back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 164 Light and Shadow

The rest of the people stopped talking, they are not politicians, how can there be so many fools?To be able to do this is pretty awesome.The little tricks they did before were all secretly sending news to Yushitai, similar to the spies of later generations.But those pieces of news are irrelevant. Those who are impeached are small officials, or they don't care about it.

Finally, when he got an opportunity, Huang Xishi, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, wrote a letter requesting to retire and return home.They keenly sensed that this was a good opportunity, and it took a lot of effort to get this "Begging Bones Thank You Table".These people spent the whole night picking out some words from the above list, which they used to criticize Huang Xi and muddy the situation in the court.

But even if Yu Shitai died, it was like a small stone falling into the surface of a huge lake, only causing a slight ripple, and there was no more sound.Seeing that time is running out day by day, these people can be said to live like years.

A man with a vulture face said viciously: "Why don't you use some ruthless moves, and you are afraid that the little emperor will not submit?"

The leader reprimanded: "It's ridiculous, don't look at the slack in Dashun's armaments now, if you take it seriously, can those servants of yours and mines block the little emperor's thunderous blow? Don't say such things! It really doesn't work, give up We can make a comeback in this business. If the little emperor ransacks the family and exterminates the family, then we will lose even the chance to make a comeback!"

A man with a rough face said dissatisfiedly: "Aside from this method, what else can we do? It's better to turn his mother against us. This little emperor forced us to have nowhere to go, and we have to rely on him? The old saying, What... Ning Youzhong, can we not be compared to a Lu family who can't open branches or disperse leaves? Didn't they get to that position by chance back then?"

The man in the lead sighed: "That's called a prince and general. I'd rather have a kind. We are no better than the Lu family. The property of the Lu family is hard to match with you and me now. You can't compare with the business of Huangzhuang alone. These Even if you lose in [-], a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and a rotten boat has three-point nails, which is not comparable to our families. Besides, at that time, in Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's time, the people had no way out, so they rose up. Call you Read more books, but don’t listen. Now that the people have enough to eat, who will work for you? Rely on those servants? In less than two days, they even took your pot! Rebellion, hmph, don’t even think about it! "

A literati said: "If we don't rebel, will we let others rebel? Aren't those miscellaneous fish in the east who compete with us for business, powerful? These days, they are so disturbed by the little emperor. It's not easy either. Let's do something and blame them, isn't it all right?"

The leader heard this, waved his hand, and said, "That's not right. Although those people are deeply rooted, they are not people who can use their brains. If the little emperor is not stupid, he will definitely not suspect those thieves in the east. When the time comes, the little emperor will follow the vine and touch the melon. When it comes to us, it's enough for us to drink a pot. Not right, not right..."

The literati thought about it carefully, and sighed: "Mr. Li is still thoughtful. Since it is not appropriate to blame, why don't you contact Dashun's enemies? There is a saying that an enemy's enemy is a friend. The Korean Mission, life is not easy now. , let's help them and let them do something, isn't it difficult?"

Mr. Wang said: "This plan is feasible. However, the Supervision Department is very strict and it is difficult to get in touch. It is better to use the old method and pass the letter quietly. This is the safest way."

The rest of the people agreed, and Elder Wang sighed: "If there is no way out, who would put his head on his belt? If he is caught by the supervisory department, he will inevitably ransack his family and destroy his family! The tens of thousands of people under his command have to be supported by the little emperor. The people are too much, so we have no choice but to make such a bad move. If there is a way to survive, who is willing to do this?"

The rest of the people were sad, and no one spoke.These days, they, who are extravagant and depraved, have tasted the pain of frugality.The people under his command were all alienated, and they were in a state of panic all day long.When they got together, they had no other way out, so they made such a beheading business.

On this side, Lu Chengqi was not so depressed. Instead, he started investigating along the street.These days, the price of salt in Jingzhao Mansion has risen from a low level, and some people finally have salt to eat.It's just that the shipments are still very small. I'm afraid it's not a transportation problem, but because someone deliberately suppressed the goods.

Lu Chengqi visited many foot shops, and they all complained that there was not enough salt, and they could only use sauce as seasoning, and the number of customers decreased by several percent.Hearing this, Lu Chengqi was quite apologetic.He had a good intention, but unexpectedly self-defeating, without a clear investigation, he hastily ordered to cancel the official salt business.There is a lot of private salt along the coast, but the distance is long and transportation is inconvenient.There is a huge demand for salt in Guanzhong, and it is impossible to rely on merchants to transport it, and there is no profit.

While walking, Lu Chengqi thought: "Is it really necessary to use the user department to buy salt along the coast?" But after thinking about it, the unscrupulous merchants hoarding well salt still have a lot of salt in their hands.But they only sell a little. Could it be that they want to raise the price of salt?

Thinking of this, Lu Chengqi frowned, and thought to himself: "No way, in the future, we have to follow the example of Chang Pingcang, build a warehouse for storing strategic materials, and adjust prices. If the price is low, buy in large quantities; when the price is high, buy it at a low price. Sell. It doesn’t matter if you lose a little, the key is to adjust the market. Without macro-control, the economic operation will not be healthy. The spontaneity, blindness, and lag of the market are often the factors that cause economic collapse. If there is no imperial regulation, I am afraid it will not work. To build a country dominated by commerce, macro-control is essential."

Lu Chengqi thought of this method, not only to use salt as a strategic material, but also food, cooking oil, etc., all need to be stored.But it's not that Dashun doesn't have such a reserve, it's just that it doesn't raise it from the perspective of national security.Moreover, such institutions are often the most prone to corruption. Lu Chengqi is thinking about how to effectively supervise the reserves of strategic materials such as salt, grain, and oil.He can guarantee that when he is in office, the Inspectorate can prevent corruption to a large extent.But the Chinese are too smart and too good at taking advantage of loopholes. It is hard to guarantee that a hundred years later, the tragedies of the Northern Song Dynasty, Southern Song Dynasty, and late Ming Dynasty will repeat themselves.

This is an issue related to the backbone of the Han people, and it must not be underestimated.

Walking around, seeing how long time had passed, Lu Chengqi said in his heart: "Those imperial envoys should be kicked out of the palace. Speaking of which, I am hiding from these mad dogs like a plague god. What is this? Officials, they are clearly a group of dissatisfied wives! If I hadn’t been kind-hearted, I would have been blown away by all these unreasonable officials..."

Thinking viciously, Lu Chengqi didn't have such thoughts.If he wants to be a wise king, he is determined not to kill the speaker, no matter how presumptuous the speaker is, he will pretend to be educated.Impeachment may not be heard or accepted, but it cannot kill them.Even if they are arrested and sent to prison, it will cause a storm.As a speech officer, it seems to be the face of a Taoist. If Lu Cheng activates it, it will cause a catastrophe.

In the marketplace, Lu Chengqi had faintly heard some people whispering about the movement of Yushitai this time, it seems that the storm is really coming!Who is behind the plot?

Lu Chengqi returned to the palace with doubts.For the rest of the days, Lu Chengqi went out early to avoid these imperial envoys.But these imperial envoys are also considered to be resolute, they come to "check in" every day, although they often return disappointed, they have not shaken their will to die.

Finally, something went wrong.The third day was the regular court. Not long after Lu Chengqi went to court, he heard the bad news that Huang Xishi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, fell ill, and he was seriously ill.At this moment, everyone has already smelled a trace of blood.Lu Chengqi, who was sitting on the dragon chair, looked calm.Baiguan knew that it was just the calm before the storm...

(End of this chapter)