Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

That night, Li Shimin was woken up.

Normally, if the emperor fell asleep, the emperor's sleep should not be disturbed if it was not urgent.

The death of four guards in Chang'an City is a trivial matter, and it should not disturb the emperor's rest.

But the nature of the report is different for different people.

Under Fang Yuan's strong request, Wang De went to wake up Li Shimin.

"Fang Yuan, for the death of four guards, why don't you just go to the Criminal Department and Dali Temple?"

Li Shimin appeared with a dark face.

He didn't change his pajamas, loose nightgown, messy hair, dissatisfied tone.

"Your Majesty, the one who died was not an ordinary guard, but the guard of Huaxia Bank, the guard who protected Lu Xia and Wu Ruyi."

"On their way back from Huaxia Bank tonight, they encountered more than a dozen men in black, and warned them not to press the issue of price control."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Originally, Li Shimin was still dissatisfied.

After listening to Fang Yuan's words, the dissatisfaction disappeared, and turned into sharp anger.

"How dare you, can you find out which aristocratic family instigated it?"

Li Shimin said coldly.

Dare to warn when you know that Lu Xia and Wu Ruyi are doing things for you, that is not taking yourself seriously.

The five surnames and Qiwang are no longer in Datang, and Datang no longer has the will to stop the emperor, they deserve to die!

"Can't investigate."

"The four guards are dead, and there are no residents nearby."

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

The place chosen by the man in black happened to be an intersection.

The nearby stores are all for business, not residential.

"Death without proof?"

Li Shimin frowned tightly into Sichuan characters.

"I suggest, order all the aristocratic families to immediately lower their prices!"

"Anyone who disagrees will be regarded as an accomplice in the assassination of Huaxia Bank's high-level officials!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

This is a stick to kill.

But killing a few arrogant families is far better than burdening the people of the world.

"Fang Yuan, you are fully responsible for this matter, I allow you to mobilize the Criminal Department and Dali Temple to investigate."

Li Shimin said solemnly.

There was a surge of anger suppressed in his heart, anger towards those arrogant families.

When the families of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs were here, he kept suppressing them, and when they were not there, he didn't need to suppress them.

All the uncooperative families either drove them to extinction or drove them out of the Tang Dynasty.

This is the emperor!
"Yes!"

Fang Yuan didn't think so much.

He is more concerned about the living conditions of ordinary people.

At this time, those who are unwilling to give ordinary people living qualifications will be dealt with.

At night, Fang Yuan left the palace.

Immediately send orders to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.

Among them, Chang'an County Government is also in the process of Fang Yuan's transfer.

The third department dispatched to investigate the warning of Lu Xia and Wu Ruyi.

At the same time, Fang Yuan summoned the heads of the aristocratic families in Chang'an City as the Minister of the Household Department and the person in charge of the Huaxia Bank.

Yes, called overnight.

The guards who sent the letter were very rude, kicking the door directly at the procrastinating family.

For a moment, Chang'an City was crowded with people in the dark night, and the aristocratic families felt a strong pressure.

At the same time, they didn't know what happened, and they knew what happened. For a while, many people broke out in cold sweat.

"Which bastard got kicked in the head by a donkey?"

"Damn it, it's hard to deal with such a big commotion, right?"

Time passed by minute by minute.

More and more people gathered in the conference room of Huaxia Bank.

In the end, most of the aristocratic family heads or representatives arrived, and Fang Yuan also finally arrived.

Following Fang Yuan's arrival, all the families present stood up one after another, looking at Fang Yuan with different expressions.

"There are very stupid people among you, maybe one, maybe two, maybe more!"

"I don't need to say anything, I think everyone already knows it, so I won't say more, I just ask, whoever wants to lower the price, please raise your hand!"

Fang Yuan walked and talked, finally came to his seat and sat down, looking at everyone coldly.

These are all aristocratic families in Chang'an City, and they are all dignitaries with various identities.

When the words fell, there was an uproar among the 80 or [-] people present, whispering and whispering, with great opinions.

"Fang Shangshu, this matter is of great importance, can we discuss it again?"

"That's right, Fang Shangshu, it's not easy for us to make a living, if we lower the price indiscriminately, our family will be ruined."

Many people discussed and had opinions.

Fang Yuan listened, but didn't pay attention, just sat there.

The noisy scene lasted for a while, and it seemed that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and it slowly quieted down.

Everyone still looked at each other in blank dismay, but compared to just now, it was slightly different, everyone was preoccupied.

All of a sudden, hands go up, more hands go up, and eventually almost everyone goes up.

"For those who don't raise their hands, I will give you one last chance."

Fang Yuan stood up, looking at the representatives of the family who did not raise their hands.

There were about six or seven people in all directions, and none of them raised their hands.

"Fang Shangshu, our family has a small business, so we really can't lower the price."

"Fang Shangshu, we are human beings and part of Datang, so we can't be forced, right?"

"The rise in prices is caused by the Huaxia Bank printing too much money, but we should be responsible to the end, shouldn't it?"

These people said boldly.

"Since it's all said and done, let me explain."

"This time, there are many Huaxia Banks, so Huaxia Bank will support you and give you privileges."

"But you still don't listen, it's difficult for the stability of the world, and you are still in the middle of the road, then don't blame the court for being cruel."

Fang Yuan said coldly.

The rise in prices is indeed caused by the Huaxia Bank printing too much money, which has nothing to do with it.

But things have already happened, so they can only find a way to solve the problem, and can only reduce the price of the family that produces the goods.

For the stability of the world and for the lives of the people, I can only sacrifice my family to take care of everyone. Anyone who is ignorant can only say sorry.

"Fang Shangshu, for the sake of the stability of the world, we can understand."

"But the conditions offered by Huaxia Bank are too simple, and we are useless at all."

Among the seven families who raised their hands, someone got up and said.

"There are 78 people present, and 71 people have met the conditions. Only the seven of you are not satisfied."

"The conditions of the imperial court can only satisfy the majority of people, but it is difficult to satisfy everyone."

"In addition, regarding the murder last night, I think you are the most suspect."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Since you don't want to give you face, then don't blame the court for not giving you face.

After the words fell, more than a dozen people from the criminal department walked into the meeting room, and walked towards those who did not raise their hands.

In an instant, the representatives of the aristocratic families present changed their colors in an uproar, and the few aristocratic families who did not raise their hands stood up in fright.

"Fang Shangshu, what's more?"

"Fang Shangshu, the imperial court didn't even give us a chance to comment?"

"Fang Shangshu, if you treat us like this, the hearts of the world's aristocratic families will be chilled!"

Representatives of several aristocratic families who did not raise their hands shouted fiercely.

"Just asking you to cooperate with the assassination last night, why are you excited?"

Fang Yuan didn't change his expression, he said calmly.

In the end, the seven uncooperative families were forcibly taken away.

The remaining representatives of the aristocratic family had different complexions, and they dared not speak out if they had any complaints.

"Within three days, prices will return to their original state."

Fang Yuan made a final summary, and the meeting ended.

It almost caused a sensation in the whole city, but it stopped before a stick of incense burned.

After Fang Yuan left, the representatives of the major families left one after another without saying anything.

However, the major aristocratic families did not return to their own families, but the aristocratic families who usually walked very close walked together one after another, and finally disappeared into the night.

"The court's move is too much. If we endure it, we will suffer more suppression in the future."

"That's right, I think so too. We can agree to lower the price, but the imperial court is not allowed to force us to lower the price with such an attitude."

"Then let's unite with other families and not bargain?"

In the darkness, many aristocratic families were quietly discussing.

Although the Tang Dynasty no longer has the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs, there are still many aristocratic families in the world, and the power of the aristocratic families is still very strong.

It is not necessary for all the major families to unite to shake the rule of the Tang Dynasty, so the families are relatively reliable.

"Contact some aristocratic families who usually move around a lot, and ask them what they think?"

In the end, many aristocratic factions discussed the result, and they wanted to unite with other aristocratic families to resist.

The night passed like that.

At dawn the next day, people in Chang'an City were talking about what happened last night.

Many people are aware of the situation, and they are looking forward to and worrying for a while.

The expectation is that prices will come down soon.

The worry is that the family may mess up.

But there are not many people who have worried thoughts, and most of them are looking forward to it.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The people expected it to arrive as scheduled.

"Price reduction, big price reduction, big price reduction for clearance!"

"Dear folks, come and have a look, the price has been greatly reduced!"

"It's hard to miss today, clearance price, don't miss it!"

On the fourth day, all major shops collectively lowered their prices.

Most of them lowered the price under the slogan of clearing the warehouse and lowering the price, and adjusted it back to the original price.

The people of Chang'an City watched and breathed a sigh of relief, and then couldn't help complaining about the pretentiousness of the major shops.

"Laughing to death, it is obviously restoring the original price, but it is said that the price has been greatly reduced."

"You also said that the price of the warehouse was reduced. Everyone knows it. Is it necessary to be so face-saving?"

The people laughed.

The slogans of the major stores are ridiculous.

We all know that the Huaxia Bank made the move in the name of the emperor, and the major aristocratic families are still so shameless to say that the warehouse is cleared and the price is reduced.

Who believes that they will really clear the warehouse?

The prices in Chang'an City returned to normal, and the people were happy.

In order to protect their lives, many people bought a lot of things, and they actually bought some shops clean.

Soon, Fang Yuan, Li Shimin and others also knew about the situation, they also found their slogans ridiculous and didn't take it seriously.

However, after several days in a row, the people in the city finally realized that something was wrong.

Those shops that sold out with discounted clearance slogans actually closed their doors after they were sold out.

As the shops sold out and closed, the people in the city began to panic, and there was a phenomenon of scrambling to buy.

Similarly, the news reached Fang Yuan.

"Let Lu Xia and Wu Ruyi go and investigate."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The problem of regulation is not over yet, Wu Ruyi is still working with Lu Xia.

Soon, Lu Xia and Wu Ruyi met Fang Yuan, and reported the investigation to Fang Yuan.

"Those closed families are still in Chang'an City."

"According to our investigation and our inquiries with them, their stock is almost sold out, leaving only a small amount for their own use."

Lu Xia and Wu Ruyi reported one after another.

The expressions of both of them were a bit ugly, and they felt that they had been tricked, but they couldn't find out what was wrong with each other.

"Interesting, interesting, playing Yangmou with me?"

Fang Yuan was laughed angrily.

The major aristocratic families have cleared their warehouses and closed their doors one after another, and at the same time, there is no surplus, and a small amount of surplus is for their own use.

Judging from these situations, they have already responded to the regulation of the imperial court, and there is nothing they can do about the rest.

They are telling Fang Yuan and the court: We have already responded to the court, the rest should be up to you.

"what should we do?"

Wu Ruyi said anxiously.

In the past, the price rose, and the people complained, but they could still survive.

Now that the price of goods has been lowered, but the goods are gone, it is difficult for the people to survive, and their complaints are even greater.

If it is not resolved as soon as possible, the people's grievances will be even greater, turmoil may also occur, and the emperor is more likely to hold her and Lu Xia accountable.

"No hurries?"

"Keep them happy for a while."

Fang Yuan sneered.

The five surnames and Qiwang were all expelled from the Tang Dynasty. Can they join forces to resist the court?
The princes of the imperial court have a lot of resources, and there is no problem for them to replace these aristocratic families.

"My lord, the imperial court has come to order you to enter the palace now."

At this time, the guard at the gate came in to report.

"Go and do your work, I will enter the palace first."

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

Follow Xuanzhi eunuch into the palace together.

In the imperial study room, Li Shimin's expression was not good.

"Do they think I dare not kill them?"

Seeing Fang Yuan coming, Li Shimin said murderously.

"Your Majesty, let the princes of the court replace them."

"Since they don't want to make money, some people want to make money."

Fang Yuan responded.

The princes of the imperial court also belonged to major families.

But they all responded to the regulation of Huaxia Bank.

For example, the Changsun family, Gao family, Wang family, Du family, etc., are all big families among big families.

Therefore, it seems that many shops in Chang'an City are closed, and the people are panicked, but there are still many shops that are normal.

"They won't deal with it?"

Li Shimin said coldly.

The princes of the court can indeed replace them.

But Li Shimin did not allow them to be so arrogant.

The Five Surnames and Seven Wangs are no longer in the Tang Dynasty, and Li Shimin does not allow any other family to act like the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs.

The imperial power must be above the aristocratic family, only in this way can the implementation of the imperial power be guaranteed, and the Li family of the royal family can survive for generations, without stepping into the footsteps of Emperor Sui Yang.

"Let's make them happy for a while, and we'll settle the matter afterwards."

Fang Yuan sneered.

There is no rush to liquidate them, as long as they are still in Chang'an City.

And starting today, they will be restricted from going out of the city, and dealing with them in the future will be completely elusive.

"Pass down the decree to let the Changsun family, the Gao family, the Du family, and the Wang family... buy them, operate normally, and keep the prices unchanged."

Li Shimin ordered.

Immediately, a eunuch left with Li Shimin's intention.

But, when the eunuch came back to report, Fang Yuan and Li Shimin were both furious.

"Your Majesty, the Du family said to act immediately, and the remaining ones said that they have no money to buy them and cannot fulfill His Majesty's mission."

The eldest grandson's family, Gao's family, Wang's family, etc. are all rich and powerful families. The family has a lot of resources, so how could it be possible to have no money? (end of this chapter)