Wang Zeng had always disliked Lu Yijian's domineering behavior.
He felt that this guy was a typical guy who had never been beaten before and was used to being arrogant.
You should really have a tough emperor and give you a good beating...
Then, he turned back with a cold face and said: "Prime Minister Lu, pay attention to your identity!"
"What is my identity?"
Lao Lu also knew that he had crossed the line, but he would not bow his head: "The situation is so urgent, why does Wang Xiang still care about these things? I am worried about the Song Dynasty, and I have a clear conscience!"
Is this a matter of 'clear conscience'?
Old man, you are so crazy!
Wang Zeng was so angry that he wanted to hit someone...
Liu E knew that this was not the time to make a fuss, so she interrupted: "Didn't you hear what Prime Minister Lu said? Go quickly! Tell those people that anyone who dares to drive up food prices will die without mercy!"
"yes!"
Yin Wuyun stood up and walked out without any further delay.
But when he raised his head, he glanced towards Cao An vaguely...
The nonsensical look in his eyes made people a little confused.
Damn, what are you looking at?
I run a brothel. Why, can this matter have anything to do with me?
Could it be that this guy has a grudge because of what happened last time and wants revenge?
Damn it, didn’t I make it clear last time? The master doesn’t care anymore, you are a bitch, what the hell, you still want to become a sperm?
As I thought about it, my thoughts started to fly.
Then his eyes became a little disobedient, and he looked straight outside the hall, as if he was looking for something.
"Cao An!"
Liu E looked at him.
Cao An ignored him and continued to look outside, thinking about how to strike first... But that guy's martial arts was too strong, so he might not be easy to trick.
"Asshole!"
Liu E immediately broke through the defense.
This is the second time!
This was the case last time, this guy openly deserted in front of the civil and military officials of the court! It made Fan Zhongyan wish he could 'teach his son in front of the court'.
Whatever I say this time, I have to teach you a lesson!
Just when Liu E was about to attack, Cao An suddenly turned around, bowed and said: "To the Queen Mother, I have something to say!"
"……explain!"
Liu E gritted her teeth and suppressed her anger.
Cao An was so stunned by the stares from all the kings and ministers in the palace that he subconsciously raised his voice and said, "Wei Chen feels that even if the Imperial City Secretary comes forward to do this, it probably won't work."
"Why?"
Liu E softened her expression.
Could it be that he wasn't distracted just now, but was worried about state affairs?
"First of all, private transactions have been based on money and goods since ancient times. As long as there is no malicious disruption to the market, there is absolutely no reason for the government to take action..."
Cao An almost never paused and said with reason: "Secondly! If people just float within the market price, even the court cannot impose horizontal barriers! Otherwise, the people will suppress it, but the merchants will make a fuss!"
There are basic rules in any market.
Just like in the brothel industry, the price for a first-class female prostitute to accompany a client ranges from 20 guan to 100 guan. Clients can choose freely, depending on their preferences.
You can't say that the prices of all female prostitutes should be fixed.
There is a distinction between good looks and bad looks. Can this be determined based on the batch price?
"If they dare, they will do it all!"
Lao Lu was really stubborn and said coldly: "At present, everyone has to make concessions! Those who are struggling to make money for the country should die! How will the court compromise with them?"
You are being unreasonable!
Cao An was speechless for a while...
They say I am shameless, but compared with the prime ministers and ministers, I pale into insignificance.
Those who can achieve this position naturally understand that wanting face means suffering a loss, especially when facing national interests, why would they care about this?
Just like Kou Zhun back then, Fu Bi later...
These two players are simply the shameless representatives of the Song Dynasty!
But if they hadn't sacrificed their face, how could there have been the Chanyuan Alliance back then, and where would there have been the Qingli increase in coins later?
Although these few things are nothing worth showing off, under the circumstances at the time, they indeed achieved the greatest benefits for the Song Dynasty!
But right now, this matter really can't be solved by being 'shameless'.
"Prime Minister Lu is concerned about the country and the people, and the lower officials respect him!"
Cao An first set the tone for this matter, and then continued: "But there are rules for everything. People operate according to the rules, how can the court force them? If the business world is shaken, the losses will be immeasurable!"
Lu Yijian snorted coldly: "It's just a group of businessmen! How can they rebel against heaven?"
This is the typical "cheap businessman" thinking, which believes that businessmen are just a group of profit-seeking people. It doesn't matter if they exist or not. Anyway, there is no shortage of people doing business in the Song Dynasty.
"Has Prime Minister Lu ever bought mutton worth ten guan per kilogram?"
Cao An said calmly: "If this matter triggers a backlash from the business community, you should be able to see it soon."
These words were harsh, even more rude than Lu Yijian.
Liu E, Zhang Zhibai and others were now at leisure, watching with interest the old man and the young man bickering. Not to mention, both of them had such bad tempers!
Lu Yijian had already realized the seriousness of the problem, but still said with a cold face: "Young kid with a yellow mouth, are you trying to be alarmist?"
"Whether this is alarmist or not, Prime Minister Lu will find out if he gives it a try."
Cao An retorted, and then changed his tone: "I respect you, and we just have to discuss the matter. If Lu Xiangruo doesn't understand, I will bow to you in advance."
Let me be clear in advance, I am not targeting you.
Let's just say this, your 'stick-twisting' method won't work at all!
"You kid!"
Lu Yijian glared at him as if there was something stuck in his throat, and laughed angrily: "You can say whatever you want, who wouldn't want to take revenge for this? Could I really be that unreasonable and domineering person?"
you are not?
Several pairs of eyes looked over.
Lao Lu's face turned green.
Cao An also disliked him and continued: "If the imperial court interferes in the market, it will inevitably lead to the collapse of the rules of various industries! By then, everyone will not be able to do business well and can only follow the instructions of the imperial court... Everyone will think that the imperial court wants to rectify They will panic and feel uneasy."
"I just said to control food prices, when will we start to regulate everyone?"
Lu Yijian replied unconvinced.
“Peek into one spot to see the whole leopard!”
Cao An looked serious and said seriously: "If food is controlled, will other people not be afraid? We don't even have independent pricing within the rules. Who is still willing to do business?"
One liter of rice costs seventeen cents, with an upper limit of twenty-five cents.
Then I will increase it to the upper limit. Is there any problem?
Reasonable use of rules to make profits, who can tell the problem? If we want to control it because of this matter, then everyone should just stop doing it and leave it to the court.
But does the imperial court have that much energy?
These people are just getting enough food and clothing. If the imperial court takes care of everything, will those people still survive?
As for the urine of those in the court, how can the prime ministers and assistants not know about it?
"Although this is a bit biased, it is true."
Liu E also roughly understood it, and said in a serious tone: "The imperial court can take measures to exercise restraint, but it cannot be forceful. Otherwise...things will turn against each other at the extreme!"
Who would want to do business at knifepoint?
Then you might as well kill me!
It depends on us if we die, who will do these businesses, who will transport materials from various places, who will ensure the popularity of the market, and who will pay taxes.
