The first free king of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 95 'Song of Merit'

Apart from other countries, who is the current royal family most conflicted with?
That is naturally the most deeply rooted power in the Great Tang Empire with the aristocratic family.

After all, it's not that there are such words as a century-old royal family and a thousand-year-old family, it's just that few people dare to say it.

But as long as you are a discerning person, you will naturally understand this tacit law...

Since Li Shimin ascended the throne, he has been constantly trying to get rid of the family's influence on the court.

Although it has some effect, it is not enough to hurt the family.

In other respects, it has had little effect.

It's just to make my eyes look a little more clear on the bright side.

"Oh, is that Su Fan? Why don't you tell me, my sister is also very interested in this."

Hearing the words, Changsun Wugou regained his energy immediately, and even picked up the green dew wine beside Tang Sufan and poured Tang Sufan a full glass.

Seeing Qin Huaiying and Cheng Chumo's eyelids twitching~
The queen pours the wine herself, what a weight and face it must be!

Tang Sufan glanced at it, it's not impossible to say this, and there is no sensitive person, so let's talk about it.

So he began to sigh softly.

"Sister, it is really unwise for the Tang Dynasty to collect and buy food in two ways, but there is no way. After all, this is not a local disaster. Time waits for no one..."

"It is reasonable to say that the price of food on the market has naturally started to rise now, and anyone with a little knowledge can see the momentum... so, if my guess is right, I think the treasury's money may not be able to last five years. Within days."

The eldest grandson Wugou nodded inwardly. Indeed, collecting food from the treasury, which is not full at all, is really a bit exhausting.

But that's just doing what you're told.

"Once this happens, not to mention outside the city, most of the food in Chang'an City is in the hands of the aristocratic family, and the aristocratic family only needs to delay for a few days...then their food will not be so easy to collect..."

"They will definitely judge based on the price. Even if the grain requisition is effective, it is definitely not worth what the court pays!"

"Besides, that can only quench your near-thirst, not your long-term worries~"

Changsun Wugou frowned, what Su Fan said made sense!
Although buying grain is an inevitable means for the court to provide disaster relief every time, but this time, not only did it not help the disaster relief, but it affected the grain collection instead!
Not only the aristocratic family, but it also caused great waves to the market.

After thinking about it, Changsun Wugou hastily sighed again.

"So after two days... not only is it a matter of not having enough money to buy food, but in the end, it is even impossible to buy food?"

"That's right, besides sister, not to mention other things, the population of Chang'an City alone is now more than 200 million! In the territory of the Tang Dynasty, once the cold disaster arrives, even if the grain collection and purchase are very effective, it is near Chang'an City. What about the surrounding states? There is no way to provide disaster relief to the greatest extent..."

Tang Sufan's eyes were a little dark.

Shaking his head, natural disasters are ruthless, he has experienced it personally...

Changsun Wugou's brows were furrowed even tighter, and it was like a fire burning at her heartstrings.

When the few people around heard this, they couldn't help but stop eating food.

Especially Qin Huaiying Cheng Chumo, the empress was so sad that she stopped eating.

If they want to move their chopsticks, even Cheng Chumo's rough brain would feel impolite~
The eldest grandson Wugou asked calmly: "Then Su Fan, do you have a better way to collect food from the aristocratic family?"

Tang Sufan pondered slightly, and said slowly: "It's easy to get more food from the aristocratic family..."

Changsun Wugou's tightly locked eyebrows relaxed a little, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly urged a little anxiously: "Oh, Su Fan, don't be foolish, just tell me~"

"Okay, ma'am, don't worry..."

Tang Sufan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, how could his sister, a woman, be interested in these things?
"This way is..."

"Let the current sage directly ask for food from the aristocratic family, and then tell the imperial stele of merits and virtues, write the amount of donation directly on it, and set it up in front of Jingzhao Mansion for the common people to visit..."

Tang Sufan finished speaking slowly without explaining...

There was a mysterious smile on the corner of his mouth, and then he picked up the wine glass and took a sip of wine...

Everyone present was sensible, er, the two little girls were not, so naturally they immediately understood what Tang Sufan meant.

Especially the eldest grandson Wugou couldn't help but stare blankly...

Yes, what a monument to praise!
What a sinister move, isn't this directly pulling the face of the aristocratic family and holding it in front of others?

What is the biggest foothold of the aristocratic family?
Naturally it is fame!
The loss of fame is directly related to the greatest interests of the aristocratic family.

To put it in the most straightforward way, the lower your reputation, the fewer people you can turn to. Above the imperial court, the place where you can exert your strength is much smaller than other aristocratic families...

Now is not the beginning of Erlang's ascension to the throne, and things that were hidden in the past may not be impossible to do now!
In the past, we still had to worry about the strength of both parties, both in the open and in the dark, and involved too much to directly tear the face.

But now that this soft knife is available, why not use it?
Wonderful!

Changsun Wugou brightened his eyes and sighed with a smile: "What a trick to 'sing praises'! Su Fan, you are absolutely right!"

Hearing this, Tang Sufan couldn't help but joked, "Oh, sister, can you still understand me?"

The eldest grandson Wugou couldn't help but give this kid a blank look, how could ordinary people see such a dignified national mother's expression?
Knowing that the kid was teasing himself, he slapped the kid lightly.

Qiao Shengsheng said: "Your sister and I have gained a bit of insight in recent years, but not like ordinary women. If I dare to laugh at your sister in the future, I am afraid that I want my sister to punish you~"

Tang Sufan quickly surrendered with a smile, laughing and joking with his sister from time to time, which was harmless.

Kong Lingyue watched the jokes of the two siblings with a smile, but also felt the warmth of ordinary people's homes.

And Qin Huaiying and Cheng Chumo have never stopped trembling since they entered this courtyard.

It's like refreshing my three views~
"By the way, sister, I remember you said that your brother-in-law has a grain business in his hand, so why don't you remember to go back and tell me that if you can't earn money for this life, you won't earn it. If you lack the way to earn money, just look for me~"

The eldest grandson Wugou glanced at Tang Sufan in relief, feeling that his younger brother was not in vain.

I didn't expect Su Fan to be so serious about the things I made up casually.

Of course, it would be even better if there was no such thing as him and Rou'er...

He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Su Fan, Yue'er's father will naturally know, and I will remind him~ This money should be earned, and this should not be earned, so I feel sorry for my conscience... "

Tang Sufan nodded with a smile, then turned to Kong Lingyue and said.

"By the way, Lingyue~"

Kong Lingyue, who was called suddenly, froze for a moment, and then quickly became serious.

"What's the matter, Mr. Tang?"

"Go back and tell Mr. Kong what I said today, and see if he can tell his superiors. After all, this kind of thing is also a good thing for the people..."

So if he could help more people survive, within his ability cognition, Tang Sufan naturally had a duty to do so.

After Kong Lingyue heard this, Yudi nodded lightly.

"Okay Mr. Tang, I will tell grandpa when I go back. Grandpa will definitely tell His Majesty about Mr. Tang's plan to benefit the people!"

Tang Sufan immediately waved his hands when he heard the words, and said with a wry smile: "Don't, Lingyue, it's okay to tell the higher up, this credit is fine..."

Alas, this credit comes from time to time, I really don't want it, what should I do?
Waiting online, very urgent~
"Young Master Tang, how could Grandpa keep it secret?"

Kong Lingyue said with embarrassment, a little admiration rose in her heart!

The other young people are desperately trying to gain face in front of the current sage, but Mr. Tang, who treats fame as nothing, is sincere and pure!
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