Tang Sufan took a sip of Qinglu wine, looked at his eldest grandson Wugou, and said carefully: "With the cold disaster and famine everywhere, the imperial court will definitely open warehouses to provide disaster relief. By then, food will no longer be food, but life..."
"In the past two years, there have been sudden increases in food prices. Moreover, this year... I'm afraid the situation is more serious than before..."
After hearing this, Changsun Wugou frowned and asked quickly.
"More serious? But why is this year's cold disaster different from previous years?"
In times of disaster, it is indeed common for food prices to rise. Although she vaguely guessed something, she couldn't help but ask in detail.
Except for two small children.
Regarding this kind of thing, several people around him were listening with their ears pricked up, wanting to hear what Tang Sufan had to say.
Tang Sufan shook his head and sighed slowly: "This year's cold disaster will be greater than in previous years, and it will last longer. Moreover... the locust plague has just passed this year, so the harvest cost this year will be less."
"Looking back in detail, just talking about a few major disasters, such as the Turkic invasion in the ninth year of Wude, the heavy rain in the first year, this year's locust plague, and the drought, these alone have caused the court a lot of difficulties... and that's not all. Other disasters... There were few crops, and the court could not collect taxes, so it had to provide disaster relief. In the first two years, even Luokou warehouse and Hanjia warehouse were opened twice. This continues to this day, and the national treasury can be said to be really full. It’s bottomed out…”
Changsun Wugou nodded, these are indeed facts.
You can see this when you live in the market. This boy is indeed what Erlang said, and he understands political affairs much faster than others.
Generally speaking, even those who can see this have seen some rumors from the court.
Although his mind was a little heavy, Changsun Wujia said in a half-chat manner.
"It does make sense, but Su Fan, there is really nothing we can do in this disaster year... So, you have stored a lot of food?"
With this kind of news, anyone with any sense would think of reselling food.
There is no easier job to make money these days.
Tang Sufan shook his head, although anyone with a bit of brain would think of doing this kind of business opportunity.
Even more greedy people can speculate on food prices regardless of conscience in order to seek profit.
He smiled and said, "I didn't store much, I just asked Wen Bo to store some grain for winter and wine making at home..."
Then he paused and said with emotion: "I, Tang Sufan, will be in dire straits if I don't make a fortune for the country..."
The eldest grandson Wugou's spirit was shaken, what a great loss to the country!
If everyone in the Tang Dynasty had Su Fan's kind of mind, why worry about the Tang Dynasty not being prosperous?
Kong Lingyue and Fang Zhiyao's eyes were also shining. They were worthy of being little poetry immortals. They were truly gentlemen and proud men!
"Well said, Mr. Tang, I'll give you a toast!"
Qin Huaiying couldn't help but his eyes lit up. Even if the queen was present, he was still thinking about raising a glass to toast.
"Me and me! Mr. Tang, I admire a man like you!"
Cheng Chumo also picked up his wine glass with a look of admiration on his face. How could he still remember his arrogance before coming in?
The three of them clinked a glass and downed it in one gulp.
After all, he was still not used to the potency of this wine, so Qin Huaiying and Cheng Chumo were wearing a 'mask of pain' after drinking it.
…
Tang Sufan poured it in, he took advantage of it, a glass of green dew wine, and he was done.
"But Su Fan, my husband's family said... His Majesty has already raised food from those aristocratic families and has also begun to collect food from the market. In this case, this year's cold disaster may be better."
Changsun Wugou thought for a while and then said.
"Li... Your Majesty has raised food from the family? Are you still buying food?"
Tang Sufan almost jumped out with a mouthful of Li Er again, but now he had to consider the occasion and quickly changed it to the emperor.
After hearing this, Changsun Wugou couldn't help but glance at him, "Boy, don't think that I didn't hear what you wanted to say, Li Er."
No wonder His Majesty always likes to say something bad about this kid.
"Indeed, Mr. Tang, my father is still in charge of collecting food this time!"
Cheng Chumo's face was rosy and he straightened his back. This important matter of benefiting the country and the people and saving the people was taken care of by his old Cheng family, so his face was naturally bright.
Moreover, during this food collection, the old man went out early and came back late to perform, so he was naturally in a much better mood.
Moreover, I also heard that my old man made those civil servants who only shouted at the court all day disgusted, so he naturally felt more comfortable.
Let’s start with another story…
In order to force some officials to donate grain, Cheng Yaojin almost turned the mansion of a minister of agriculture upside down, and then walked away with the grain.
The official went crazy with anger and wrote a note on Cheng Yaojin's ten major crimes overnight as if he were writing a composition and handed it over.
After Li Shimin received it, he only glanced at it lightly.
This kind of trivial matter has nothing to do with the family anyway, so I was too lazy to bother and lost it with a crooked corner of my mouth.
In the court hall the next day, he waved his hand, pretended to be touched and said thank you to the Minister of Agriculture for donating food, and urged everyone to follow suit, so he settled the matter hastily.
Two days later, the entire court was full of complaints and complaints, and Cheng Yaojin's hatred level was even full...
Some of them really couldn't hide the food, so they had to take it out and donate it honestly, or sell it to the court, which at least could be officially counted as a contribution.
And this old man is not shy, although Li Shimin sometimes pretends to say a few words.
^0^ However, I told His Majesty that I was wrong with a shy face.
Then he turned around and went down to the court, carrying a pair of strong and sharp soil... Oh no, the soldiers went to work in a hurry.
That battle
Now that Cheng Yaojin is standing at the door of an official's mansion, the guards at the door can't help but tremble in their legs...
In this way, the two monarchs and ministers, one of whom usually plays the bad guy and the other the red face, are quite busy and lively...
Tang Sufan raised his eyebrows, which made the eldest grandson Wugou's heart skip a beat.
Could it be that Su Fan found out that this was his method and suspected Erlang's identity?
Then he quickly explained: "Hey, Su Fan, this is normal. My husband's family heard from others that the Qintian Supervisor has calculated that this year will also be unfavorable. Now His Majesty has no choice but to take care of the people."
It is impossible that there was no reason for the news that the imperial court suddenly harvested grain. It is normal that few people knew about it.
Tang Sufan shook the wine glass in his hand and didn't think much about it.
But I just think that Li Er has finally enlightened his mind and knows how to attack the wealthy families.
…
From his perspective, he had thought about asking Lao Li or Kong Yingda to find a way to talk to Li Shimin about this year's cold disaster.
However, the teacher came from Wuming, and Li Er believed it or not, not to mention whether he would lightly talk about the disaster of the country's fate.
There is no proof, just saying it would be a serious crime.
Now that the reason has come out, it's good. At least Li Er can make some preparations for this year's cold disaster in advance, so that fewer people will die.
"That's okay...it's okay to save a little bit. Although it doesn't cure the root cause, it's good to treat the symptoms."
"Su Fan? How can you say this? Isn't it true that the imperial court's harvest of grain is of little use in combating the cold disaster?"
Tang Sufan smiled softly and said, "Sister, if you really want to get rid of those naughty people from the aristocratic family, it's not as easy as you think."
"Although this is indeed the case, the Holy Sage said that this time the food collection was half donated and half borrowed. Those who donated were credited with rewards and those borrowed were credited and returned. Then the family wouldn't be so ignorant, right?"
The eldest grandson Wugou frowned slightly. Is it possible that the method of raising food that Su Fan told Erlang that day was not fully implemented yet?
No, I have to find out carefully.
Tang Sufan continued to sigh with a smile: "No, this is certainly helpful, but it is also a good opportunity to expose their background."
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