Appoint me as a spy, but the contact person is actually the empress

Chapter 67 Xu Shouyun Guessed Right Again
late at night.

The court of the Great Wei Dynasty, inside Tianxiang Courtyard.

Xu Shouyun was called over again, reasoning, and calling himself so frequently made him understand the truth even more.

As a connector, I really have a lot of background.

Otherwise, it would be hard not to arouse suspicion after meeting yesterday and meeting again today.

But thinking that the battle in the court had reached a fever pitch, perhaps the emperor really didn't have time to take care of the people below, so Xu Shouyun didn't think much about it.

"Shouyun."

"Empress Wei has already done exactly what you want. Now Liu Yanming and Li Jie are leaving separately to prepare food."

"How much food do you think you can get?"

As soon as they met, Jiang Ling waved his hand directly, telling Xu Shouyun to ask about the matter directly without saluting.

To be honest, Jiang Ling didn't want to call Xu Shouyun so frequently, but she still couldn't help but see Xu Shouyun, let Xu Shouyun come up with ideas, and by the way, comfort her heart.

The matter of changing rice to mulberry is already in the final stage, and tomorrow is the final day. She doesn't want any mistakes, and she doesn't want any troubles in this matter.

It's normal to be anxious.

"My lord, if there are no accidents, at least 3000 million stones of grain."

"There is no 3000 million shi of grain, and the right to choose the site is directly handed over to Li Jie."

Following Jiang Ling's question, Xu Shouyun gave this answer without even thinking about it.

"3000 million stone?"

"Isn't this a bit too greedy?"

For a moment, Jiang Ling couldn't help but make a sound, not too loud, but a little gaffe.

Don't blame her for losing her composure, her inner thought is 1000 million shi, and Liu Yanming's offer of 850 million shi in court today made her a little moved.

Hearing 3000 million stones, how can she not lose her composure.

"My lord, please don't let the empress agree to anything less than 3000 million shi."

Xu Shouyun answered firmly.

"What do you need so much food for? 3000 million shi? Is it enough for all the people in Zhejiang Province to eat for three or four months?"

Jiang Ling frowned, not because she didn't want it, but because she felt that the number was too exaggerated, and there was no point in asking for more food.

As soon as he said this, Xu Shouyun shook his head immediately: "My lord, these 3000 million shi of grain are not used to give the people of Zhejiang and Ningfu free food and drink."

"It's still necessary to let the people of Zhejiang and Ningfu cultivate it themselves. Changing rice into mulberry is only changing half of the fertile land. It is absolutely impossible to become fat in one go."

"This grain is for grain merchants."

Xu Shouyun spoke up.

"Show it to the grain merchant?"

Jiang Ling was a little confused.

"The biggest key problem in changing rice to mulberry is that the common people are planting mulberry trees instead of farming. As a result, there may be a shortage of food."

"If there is a shortage, merchants will take this opportunity to stop selling grain, causing panic. Silkworms can eat mulberry leaves for a living, but ordinary people can't."

"So the price of food will skyrocket. In this way, the price of food will become more and more expensive, and even rice will be more expensive than gold."

"And if there are 3000 million shi of grain, we will not be afraid of these rice merchants spreading rumors and causing panic among the people, and everyone will have no worries when they work."

"This is the core reason for asking for food. If you really give them free food, [-] million shi of food is not enough."

Xu Shouyun patiently explained.

"I see."

Jiang Ling nodded, indicating that she understood. She really didn't expect to have such a meaning, to live and learn.

"Then if no one gives the price, let His Majesty give Li Jie the right to choose the site?"

Jiang Ling asked.

"Well, but theoretically it is impossible not to give it."

"It will even give more. The Zhejiang government has been preparing for two years. During this period of time, the subordinates estimated that at least one million acres of fertile land will be divided up by them."

"It's still the same sentence, since the Liu party bought the land in advance, it has lost the initiative."

"There are only two paths before them."

"Or, the right to choose the site was taken away by Li Jie, and the Zhejiang and Ning mansions were full of worries, and the wealthy gentry sold their land at a low price and took refuge in the King of Yan."

"Or, honestly give enough grain, in order to win the right to choose the site directly, the subordinates don't expect to say 3000 million shi of grain tomorrow, even if it is 5000 million shi of grain, it is possible, and the possibility is huge."

Xu Shouyun clearly knows how uncomfortable it is to be passive. This is like gambling. You buy the banker for 1000 million, the dealer offers nine points, and you offer four points. At this time, you have two choices, one is to draw cards, and the other is It's a handling fee deducted from you.

This is invalid, how do you choose?Any sensible person would choose the latter.

In the end, the rational people are in the court, and the irrational and passionate ones are either sent to be officials far away, or they are still waiting for reincarnation.

Coupled with the officials who can go to the early court, 40 years old is extremely young, most of them are 60 or [-] years old, and they have long lost their blood.

Ideals and integrity are worthless in this place.

Jiang Ling thought for a while, and then asked a few more details, finally settled down, and left Tianxiangyuan, but also told Xu Shouyun that the next meeting at Jing'anyuan would change the address.

Looking at the connector who left, Xu Shouyun also took advantage of the darkness to go back. He has been lighting up the lamp to read a book for the past few days, and he will go to the inner school for class in a few days, so he has to prepare.

in this way.

The next day.

Before dawn, hundreds of officials had already gathered outside the palace.

Everyone is looking forward to seeing the fight between Liu Dang and Li Dang today.

800 million shi of grain is the starting price, and there is indeed an unknown who will get the right to choose the site.

When Liu Yanming came outside the palace, his expression was calm, making it hard to tell. Li Jie was also like this, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that Li Jie's confidence seemed to be obviously lacking.

Following the eunuch's shrill voice, all the officials entered the palace one after another.

In the main hall, the empress appeared early again, sitting on the dragon chair, waiting for the answers from the two parties.

After meeting with Xu Shouyun yesterday, she did not fall asleep, and it was impossible to say that she was not nervous.

So when the meeting started early, not only the officials were looking forward to it, but even her, the emperor, was looking forward to it.

"Long live, long live, my emperor."

With the sound of shouting, the empress glanced at the ministers, and then slowly said: "Pingshen."

At that moment, all the officials stood up, and Li Jie stood up directly.

"Your Majesty, this is the distribution list of the minister, and I hope your majesty will have a look at it."

He handed over the grain booklet, which was not only his quotation, but also explained the source of grain, how to use it, etc., which were clearly written and put a lot of effort into it.

"Your Majesty, the minister has also written the distribution list, and I hope His Majesty will take a look at it."

Liu Yanming followed suit and handed over the food booklet.

The two grain books were handed over to Chu Yunrou, and then handed over to Jiang Ling. The latter was agitated, but apparently calm.

Unfolding Li Jie's grain book, Jiang Ling was shocked by the amount of 3000 million shi grains, and was once again guessed by Xu Shouyun, but she was very calm on the surface.

Read it carefully, then nodded: "Not bad."

It was just two words, which made Baiguan even more curious, not knowing what price Li Jie offered.

Afterwards, the empress opened the grain books that Liu Yanming had added up, and with just one glance, Jiang Ling couldn't help but sigh with emotion at Xu Shouyun's wisdom.

5000 million stone.

At this moment, Jiang Ling's recognition of Xu Shouyun's talent reached its peak.

Perhaps it was because this matter was completely settled, Jiang Ling was relieved like never before, and her hanging heart was completely calmed down.

"Purpose."

The next moment, Jiang Ling spoke with an extremely calm face.

The decree is issued, and the matter is really settled.

(End of this chapter)