When Lin Feng returned home, Bai Yuyao, Cui Yuantu, Huan Suzhi, Zhao Lexian, Jiang Dushan, and Zhao Feixiong were all there. After a banquet, they went to rest. Lin Feng and Bai Yuyao reunited as husband and wife to make firewood.
After a lot of trouble, we entered the sage time and chatted together.
Lin Feng listened to Bai Yuyao talking about the Lin family's business territory, and admired in his heart that his wife was really capable.
Although the Lin family's industries are still restaurants, grain and livestock, tea, medicinal materials, down jackets, etc., the scale of the industry is constantly expanding. Take the restaurant as an example. The Lin family's restaurant is unique and has branches in every state in Daqin. Industries such as tea, medicinal materials, and down jackets are also beginning to expand.
Although the expansion rate is slow, the scale is getting bigger and bigger.
Previously, Bai Yuyao was only a general distributor, only in Xianyang. Now that I have my hands free, I will slowly expand further. Up to now, the entire territory of Qin, including Yan State in the north, Jin State in the south, Qi State in the east, and even Xia State, all have the Lin family's property.
This is the power of Bai Yuyao.
After listening to Bai Yuyao's business map and future plans, Lin Feng asked: "Yuyao, you should pay more attention to the business situation of Xia Kingdom, especially the business related to people's livelihood. These aspects can be observed to determine the situation of Xia Kingdom." some situations.”
Bai Yuyao had a smile on her face and said, "Don't worry, husband, I understand. And when I came into contact with Xia Guo's business, I kept an eye on it."
"The Xia Kingdom is very unstable. There are thieves everywhere. After one group is wiped out, another one pops up. So much so that the Xia Kingdom merchants who came to do business said that when they went back with their goods, they had to pay various fees along the way. We have to pay taxes and face robbery by bandits, which is very helpless.”
"In the end, in order to make money, they can only raise prices when doing business. Nowadays, prices in Xia Kingdom are rising, including food, salt, medicine, tea, etc., all have improved."
Bai Yuyao said: "The situation in Xia Kingdom is very chaotic."
Lin Feng raised his brows and was a little happy. This was very important news.
The Xia Kingdom was previously ruled by Yan Wuji, which led to chaos and banditry in the Xia Kingdom. After Yan Wuji's death, Xu Changjie, the official secretary of the Xia Kingdom, has been trying to bring order to the chaos, and even invited Qi Feixiong to take charge of military affairs. It seems that everything is prospering.
The problem is that in the past few decades, the Xia Kingdom has spent countless people's money and money, and the people have become increasingly difficult. Even if Xu Changjie wants to reform, the emperor's cultivation of Taoism will cost a lot of money, and suppressing local areas also requires money and soldiers' salaries, etc., so sudden changes are simply impossible.
The most important thing is that those in power control too many resources. The land, money, population, mineral deposits, etc. of the Xia Kingdom are all in the hands of the powerful.
Xu Changjie wants to rectify the Xia Kingdom unless everything can be changed.
Otherwise, the fundamentals cannot be changed.
In Lin Feng's view, if Xu Changjie had the courage to reform, he would not have been bullied by Yan Wuji. Xu Changjie is capable and good at forbearance. Nowadays, such a person can only be a paper framer.
After Lin Feng thought clearly, he said in a deep voice: "Xia Kingdom seems to have to work harder to further disrupt Xia Kingdom and prepare for the Qin attack later."
Bai Yuyao asked: "How does your husband plan to operate?"
Lin Feng said: "In fact, it is not difficult. Just further raising the prices of Xia Kingdom is enough to disrupt Xia Kingdom. Since last year, Great Qin has had a bumper harvest and its finances have begun to be abundant. After this year's autumn harvest, Great Qin's situation will be better."
"Especially if the reform of apportionment of people into acres of land is thoroughly implemented, there will be no worries. As long as the reform of apportionment of people into acres of land is completed this year and the finances stabilize, I will recommend that your majesty send troops to attack the Xia Kingdom and tear off the borders of the Xia Kingdom. a piece of meat."
As for Xia Guo, Lin Feng has no intention of letting go of his hatred.
He will not give up until the Xia Kingdom is destroyed.
In fact, before, if Lin Feng suggested that the emperor send troops, Ying Jiuxiao would probably agree. It's just that Lin Feng doesn't want Da Qin's offensive to be based on the expense of people's livelihood. Lin Feng wants Da Qin to send troops. He must first lay a solid foundation and then attack Da Qin.
Only in this way will we not be unable to succeed.
In the previous Qin Dynasty, the country was poor, the people were poor, and the financial problems were huge. Lin Feng's reform of land tax was enough to improve the situation of the people. At the same time, the introduction of West Wind Drunk and the further improvement of commerce eased Da Qin's finances and reduced the additional taxes imposed on the people.
Although such changes are not enough, they can at least revitalize Da Qin. As long as the Great Qin court can continue to make money, Great Qin will be more stable.
In particular, the fall of Gaochang State imported a large sum of money to Da Qin, which was also the cost of sending troops.
So this year, there is an opportunity to send troops.
Bai Yuyao said: "I support my husband. If Da Qin wants to send troops, my Lin family should donate money and materials."
Lin Feng said: "The Imperial Court of Great Qin is not short of money for the time being, so there is no need to donate money. If you want to help Great Qin, just do one thing and arrange for people to purchase grain in Great Qin. However, you still have to be cautious in this matter to avoid being investigated."
"I see."
Bai Yuyao nodded in reply.
The two of them were chatting, talking about their child Lin Ye, and time passed quickly.
This day passed in this kind of time, and it stopped completely after another night of strong wind and rain. The next morning, news came from the East Palace that Prince Ying Yuqian invited Lin Feng and his family to a banquet at noon.
Lin Feng returned to Xianyang, and as expected when he met his father-in-law, he took Bai Yuyao and his son Lin Ye to the East Palace. After lunch, Bai Yuyao took her children to the backyard with Wang, while Ying Yuqian took Lin Feng to sit down in the study.
After Ying Yuqian asked someone to serve tea, he took a sip and said slowly: "Xian son-in-law, you are now serving as the left minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. This is an important official position and has influence in the court. How do you plan to get involved in government affairs? Done. The left minister of the household department will finally start to take power."
Lin Feng shook his head and said: "As for the Ministry of Revenue, Wang Shangshu is in charge of the overall situation. Everything is excellent. I have nothing to interfere with. As for power, I don't care. This is just a position. So, there is nothing to interfere with. , there is no need for a new official to take office with three firepowers."
Ying Yuqian said: "You are too lazy. This is not good."
"Power can bring a lot, which is good. But power can also easily make people sink, which is not good either."
Lin Feng looked very relaxed and said: "For me, in order to help Da Qin and to go east to attack Xia Kingdom, I am naturally willing to do things. But in other aspects, I don't have much pursuit. So in the Ministry of Household Affairs, there are people Being in charge of the overall situation, I have nothing to worry about and no need to take care of it.”
Ying Yuqian said: "That's all, it's up to you."
Lin Feng has an easy-going temperament, and Ying Yuqian is unwilling to interfere.
Anyway, Lin Feng treats his daughter well.
Lin Feng must be involved in the plan to attack Xia Kingdom.
Ying Yuqian changed the topic and asked: "The political situation of Xia Kingdom has been stabilized for the time being. However, overall, it is further collapsing, but the rate of collapse has slowed down. When do you think is the most appropriate time for Great Qin to send troops? ?”
"After this autumn harvest."
Lin Feng answered decisively.
Ying Yuqian asked: "What's the reason?"
Lin Feng said: "On the one hand, after this year's autumn harvest, the grain has been harvested, and Daqin has more grain. There is no need to worry about problems with the grain channels. Even such a war will not bring too much burden to the people. On the other hand, On the one hand, the reform of dividing people into acres has been completed, and land taxes have been paid to the treasury. Da Qin has money and its finances can support it. Fighting wars not only relies on the bloody fighting of soldiers, but also on logistical supplies. Therefore, with these two aspects, it is possible to send troops Chance."
Ying Yuqian said: "Indeed."
He was also looking forward to it.
Leaving Xia Kingdom in the East!
This has been the goal of many generations of Qin kings, and now we are finally seeing it.
Ying Yuqian was talking about the affairs of the court. After explaining for a while, he suddenly said: "Xianxiang, there is one more thing. I still have some doubts."
Lin Feng said: "Please tell me."
Ying Yuqian said: "At present, I have been the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty for a year or two. Except for taking the initiative last year to visit the victims on behalf of my father and gaining some influence, I basically don't have much influence in the court. Influence."
"Currently, officials from the six ministries of the DPRK and Central Government do not pay attention to the orders of me, the crown prince, and their attitude toward me is superficial respect."
"If I want to establish the prestige of the Prince of the East Palace, I am worried that my father will be jealous. If I blindly obey my father, I will not be able to establish influence. I have always taken filial measures. Is there anything a good son-in-law can do about this matter? ?”
There was a hint of expectation in Ying Yuqian's eyes.
He is a prince, but he still hopes to be influential, not just a filial prince.
Lin Feng thought for a while and said slowly: "Father-in-law, there is actually no need to think too much. As the crown prince, the prince has to be either up or down. He is caught in the middle. It is an extremely troublesome status."
"Throughout history, in almost most dynasties, the identity of the prince was the most dangerous. Not only was he jealous of the emperor, but he was also attacked openly and secretly from all sides. Only a very small number of princes could get the emperor's complete support. The support of suspicion.”
"My father-in-law is now in the court. He only needs to understand the situation in the court and handle the affairs of the East Palace. For the rest, there is no need to mix in more. All the prerequisites are to be filial to the emperor's grandfather. This is the correct measure. "
"As for my father-in-law's ambition, I think it's still early. My father-in-law has been sitting on the bench for more than ten or twenty years and has survived. Can't you see through this? I think it's just because my father-in-law is passionate and wants to intervene in the court situation. .”
Lin Feng talked eloquently and analyzed carefully.
Ying Yuqian is the prince, which is of great help to Lin Feng.
These are Lin Feng's thick legs.
With Ying Yuqian here, if Ying Yuqian becomes emperor in the future, who will dare to deal with him?
This is the basis of freedom and ease.
Therefore, he had to help Ying Yuqian analyze and help Ying Yuqian solve his doubts.
Lin Feng continued: "My father-in-law once had great ambitions, but he was hit hard in the past. Now that he is in his position, he has an opportunity. However, please remember that passion and loyalty require methods and strategies." Support."
"If you are impatient, you won't be able to eat hot tofu. Instead, you will burn your mouth."
"The situation in the Qin Dynasty is now stable, and the emperor's grandfather is still in good health. It is not yet time for his father-in-law to make his mark. Of course, you still have to make a decision when it's time to make a decision. Filial piety does not mean being indecisive. Filial piety does not mean being mediocre."
"Everyone has his own rules and his own way of doing things."
"For example, Zhang Shangshu, when it comes to matters related to his staff, he has no shirking responsibility, and he is extremely clear. This is the capable minister that the emperor needs to solve his problems. When it comes to other matters, Zhang Shangshu has never interfered."
"This is Zhang Shangshu's way of doing things. I believe that my father-in-law can grasp this measure."
Lin Feng knew Ying Yuqian's temperament and also knew that Ying Yuqian was a smart man.
I can understand what he said.
Ying Yuqian fell silent. After a long while, he nodded and said with a dumb smile: "I have some demonic obstacles. After entering the game, I was a little worried about gains and losses."
Lin Feng said: "I believe that my father-in-law can be a good prince. In fact, the emperor's grandfather doesn't have much suspicion here."
Ying Yuqian nodded, and then changed the subject to talk about the court. In addition, Ying Yuqian also talked about the arrangements for Qu Yan, Qu Yong and his son, and gave them a casual position and detained them in Xianyang City. The people of the Qu family also arranged in the same way.
Fang Liang and Fang Bo were father and son. Fang Liang gave them a title to settle down, and Fang Bo was transferred to the Ministry of Rites as a member of the Ministry of Rites.
This is the arrangement of the other party's father and son.
Most of the other ministers in Gaochang were directly assigned to idle positions, as long as they were hungry.
Lin Feng agrees with this.
Keep the people in Gaochang, they will still be useful in the future. Because the Qin Dynasty adjusted its strategy and sent troops to attack the Western Regions, these surrendered ministers of Gaochang State became valuable. Lin Feng and Ying Yuqian were chatting, and it was evening in the blink of an eye.
After Lin Feng and Bai Yuyao had dinner, they slowly returned to Lin's house. Early the next morning, Bai Yuyao started to get busy and continued to deal with business matters. Lin Feng went to Dianmao, Hubu, and then made an excuse to leave and return home to see the baby.
Anyway, he, the left minister of household affairs, is just showing off. His days in Xianyang became relaxed and comfortable. He could see his children, spend time with his wife, and go to Bailu Mountain to see his teacher. Everything was relaxed.
Time passes, summer passes in a blink of an eye, autumn wind blows in September, and the weather begins to get cooler.
On this day, as soon as Lin Feng arrived at the Ministry of Household Affairs, he was called away by Wang Tang.
Wang Tang looked at Lin Feng and sighed: "Lin Feng, boy, do you have anything to do and want to leave after you click on the paw? We are here at the Ministry of Household Affairs, so you can rest for a while."
Lin Feng's expression did not change, he chuckled and said: "Wang Shangshu, I have to go to the East Palace to take a look. The emperor's grandson came to me today to discuss something."
The emperor's grandson is Ying Xi, Lin Feng's brother-in-law. Now that Yingxi is getting older, at the age of twelve or thirteen, she has begun to be exposed to more things, and she often learns from Lin Feng. Lin Feng has been in Xianyang these past few months, and his relationship with Ying Xi has become even closer.
The relationship between the two is somewhat complicated. On the one hand, Yingxi studies at Lin Feng, and Lin Feng is Yingxi's nominal teacher. On the other hand, the two are related, and Lin Feng is Ying Xi's brother-in-law.
The relationship is a bit messy.
However, the two of them have long been used to it.
Wang Tang snorted and sneered: "When you are the prince of the country, you either have an appointment with the emperor's grandson, or you are invited by the prince, or you go to investigate the place. There are always things like this. In a month, you are at home for two days Stay still, the sun is coming out in the west."
Lin Feng said: "Wang Shangshu, no one can rest assured when you do your work. With or without me, it doesn't matter."
"fart!"
It's rare for Wang Tang to use foul language.
He flicked his sleeves and said: "Don't be lazy today, come on, follow me to the palace to see His Majesty. This year's land tax has been collected. In addition, the harvest of grain in various places has also been completed. "
Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
finally come.
The reform of apportioning farmers into acres was completed and the grain harvest was completed, which meant that the foundation for the crusade against Da Qin was already in place.
He had been waiting for both to be completed.
Now, everything is ready, all it needs is the east wind.
