Han Dao world

Chapter 1079
After listening to Yang Biao's request, Liu Xie frowned, pondered for a moment, and asked back.

"Duke Yang wants me to handle this matter personally?"

Yang Biao salutes again. "Such trivial matters should not bother His Majesty. It's just that Cai Mao is a bit special, and I'm afraid that a small loss may affect His Majesty's arrangement."

Liu Xie shook his head.

This is civil affairs, and it is Situ's job, so Yang Biao can handle it directly.It was his suggestion to convene the owner of the wine shop to discuss, but it was only his suggestion, and the specific affairs were still arranged by Situ Mansion.

Yang Biao came to file a complaint in the hope that he would suppress Cai Mao. The reason was that Zhuge Liang, Huang Yueying and his wife, and Huang Chengyan were ministers. It sounded reasonable, but in fact it was an unconscious discrimination.

If Cai Mao were a scholar, Yang Biao would never do this. He would try his best to keep the control in his hands, even if it was not within the scope of his responsibility.But Cai Mao is a businessman, and Yang Biao subconsciously wanted to use force to suppress him, but because of Cai Mao's relatives, he had to inform him.

Scholars, farmers, businessmen, and businessmen are at the bottom of the four peoples, and they suffer the most serious discrimination.

He had reason to believe that if Cai Mao did not have such a background, Yang Biao would directly take coercive measures, and the so-called discussion was just a unilateral decision of Situ Mansion.

Yang Biao is a veteran he trusts. His achievements over the years are obvious to all, and he is the veteran who can keep up with the rhythm best.Based on his trust in Yang Biao's character, he didn't think Yang Biao did it on purpose.

It can only be said that some habits are deeply rooted and hidden deeper than imagined.

"Mr. Yang, back then the scholars opposed Dutian, and I called them to gather at the Taixue to discuss the matter. This matter is not over yet. How can I have time to take care of these things?" Liu Xie smiled gently. "Furthermore, isn't it what you've always wanted to return the rights to the three princes? Isn't it appropriate for me to intervene so easily?"

After a little thought, Yang Biao understood what Liu Xie meant.

The emperor doesn't care about this matter, Situ Mansion is responsible for it.

Secondly, just like the emperor and the scholars discussing the matter of saving the land, they can only be debated and cannot be forced.

As for Zhuge Liang and the others he was worried about, there was no need to worry.The emperor will not interfere with Situ's decision.

Yang Biao retreated satisfied.

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Yang Biao first convened a meeting of the subordinates of Situ Mansion and explained the fundamental reason for restricting wine making.

The grain output is limited, and a large amount of grain cannot be wasted on wine making. This is the bottom line.

Secondly, the wine made by Cai Mao is a high-end wine, and ordinary people do not want to consume it.But there are many rich people in Nanyang, and the consumption of these people will inevitably drive the atmosphere, causing ordinary people to develop extravagant habits, and use limited funds for unnecessary consumption.

Therefore, these high-end wines must be restricted to promote frugality and prohibit luxury.

Finally, since it is a debate, it can only convince people with reason, not force.

To sum it up in one sentence: To solve a problem, we must pay attention to the means, and we cannot give others a handle.

The first two points are unified thinking, and the latter point is the principle of handling.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, and finally Zhang Song took the initiative to ask Ying, willing to be the representative of Situ's mansion, and make contact with Cai Mao and others first.

For such a big matter, Yang Biao couldn't directly come forward and debate with a group of businessmen, or he might have to use forceful excuses.

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At the beginning of the first meeting, Cai Mao was in high spirits, talking loudly in front of everyone to boost morale.

Don't be afraid, the emperor emphasizes business, and we all follow the emperor's edict, so there is nothing to worry about.

My niece and son-in-law, Zhuge Liang, were the first in the merit examination in all counties of Jizhou last year, because they valued industry and commerce.The industrial and commercial tax collected is several times that of the oral tax.After the Great War, the population decreased drastically, and His Majesty was merciful, and reduced or exempted the children under the age of fifteen. Such a big gap can only be filled by the industrial and commercial tax.

Hearing Zhuge Liang's name, everyone's uneasy hearts immediately calmed down a lot.

Zhuge Liang was not well-known when he was in Xiangyang, but the situation is completely different now. Everyone in Xiangyang knows his story, and they can't wait to change his hometown to Xiangyang.

With such a backing, Situ Mansion is not so scary anymore.

When Zhang Song came in, everyone almost laughed out loud.

A young man with short stature and almost ugly appearance is the representative of Situ Mansion?

It can be seen that the real talents in Situ's Mansion knew that this matter could not be successful, so they refused to come forward, so they introduced such a thing to perfunctory the matter, and just went through the motions.

Facing everyone's scorn, Zhang Song didn't care.

In the past, he might have been furious and wanted to use all his strength to compete with these people and prove that although his appearance was not good, he was very talented.But now, he has been approved by the emperor, so he doesn't need to care about these mediocre people who have no eyes.

He did not explain, and after he was seated, he announced the start of the meeting, asked everyone to speak in turn, and ordered someone to record it.

Cai Mao was the first to appear on the stage, and made a statement, emphasizing practical learning and business. I built the Dukang Hall to study brewing techniques, which is to respond to the call of the imperial court. It should be supported by the Situ Mansion, not suppressed.

Then, he announced the amount of taxes that have been paid and will be paid this year, saying that the more brewed, the more taxes will be paid.This is a contribution to the imperial court and a person of meritorious service.Should be rewarded, not punished.

As for food prices, it may be affected a little bit, but rising food prices is not a bad thing, and the common people will benefit accordingly.

Benefiting the country and the people is simply the best of both worlds.

I have to say that Cai Mao's speech is very deceptive and sounds like the same thing.

Zhang Song was not in a hurry to refute, and let the others speak one by one.

Those people all agreed with Cai Mao, and the reasons were generally not within the scope of Cai Mao's delineation.

After Zhang Song listened, he said slowly: "First of all, Situ's Mansion summoned you to discuss matters to understand the situation, weigh the pros and cons, and did not intend to suppress it. You are overthinking. If you really want to suppress you, why invite you to come together? The documents are sent directly to the counties. The emperor is in Nanyang, don’t you dare to rebel?”

After finishing speaking, Zhang Song looked around, with a murderous look in his eyes.

Cai Mao shrank his neck, not daring to speak.

The charge of rebellion is too great for anyone to afford.

"Secondly, your estimation of food prices is not accurate enough." Zhang Song raised a piece of paper in his hand. "Estimating based on the scale you reported just now and the food you need to consume, the price of food will fluctuate more than you imagined. The most conservative estimate will also double."

"Food prices have risen, and the common people will also benefit." Cai Mao insisted.

"That's right, if food prices rise appropriately, the people will also benefit. But if the price rises too fast, the people who benefit the most will not belong to them." Zhang Song immediately began a series of analyzes to refute Cai Mao's reasons, and gave specific data.

Obviously, in this regard, Cai Hao is not Zhang Song's opponent at all, and has been criticized utterly.

Finally, Zhang Song pointed out that the rise in food prices will not only affect the normal order, but also make people put the income of the land in the first place again, and the resistance to farming will also be greater.Those who have already saved the field will repeat it, and those who have not saved the field will object.

Can you bear this responsibility?

"It's okay to make wine, but it affects the overall situation, but it's not allowed." Zhang Song made a concluding speech. "As long as you have a way not to affect the price of food, no matter how large your scale is, the Situ Mansion will not oppose it, but will only support it."

Cai Mao and the others were dumbfounded.

Brewing needs food, and it is impossible not to affect the price of food.

(End of this chapter)