As soon as Li Xiancai left, Li Zhi spoke directly: "My dear friends, do you think the prince can take on an important role this time?"
Dai Zhide cupped his hands and said, "I know that Your Majesty wants to cultivate the prince into a talented person as soon as possible, but this order is still a bit childish."
Li Zhi nodded. He also didn't think that the prince could really handle such a big thing. Historically, even for disasters smaller than this scale, at least two high-ranking officials of third grade or above were responsible. Nowadays, although the prince can handle government affairs in a standard manner, when it comes to such specific matters, it may not be possible.
Although it was a bit of a trap, Li Zhi still wanted to make the prince suffer a little loss. People, if they don't suffer a loss, they won't grow.
Dai Zhide also knew what the saint meant, so he didn't even stop him just now.
In his opinion, although it was inappropriate for the prince to take charge of disaster relief, it was not cost-effective to spend some time to allow the prince to grow.
Zhang Wenguan couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, veterans and others, are you ready to take over from the crown prince at any time?"
Li Zhi smiled and said: "Be prepared. I hope the blow to the prince this time will not be too severe."
Zhang Wenguan and others all bowed their hands in salute.
....
Everyone knows that in the event of a major disaster, food prices will rise.
After leaving the Daming Palace, Li Xian did not return directly to the East Palace. Instead, under the escort of Li Yun and others, he disguised himself and went to various grain stores in Chang'an to take a look at the prices of grains.
After this random inspection, if Li Xian hadn't stopped them, I'm afraid Li Yun and others would have rushed up and demolished the grain store.
Although the family of a noble and high-ranking official complained about the price, they could afford it.
Although the small officials feel pained by the price, they still have to bite the bullet and buy food in order to eat.
As for the common people....
This price is directly beyond their affordability. Perhaps, in the early stages of the disaster, one can grit one's teeth and sell off the property to survive for a while, but if it continues for a while, hungry people will definitely appear.
"Your Highness, if you allow them to continue such nonsense, won't it mean that the people are deprived of their livelihood? Why doesn't the imperial court reprimand them and lower the price of food? The only one affected by the disaster is the Guannai Road. There is still food in other roads. Wouldn't it be better if we transferred it here?"
Listening to Li Yun's ramble, Li Xian finally couldn't help but explain to him.
"Fool, do you think these grain stores are all opened by ordinary businessmen? Behind them, at least they must be nobles, and even higher, they must be aristocratic families. There may be one or two grain stores opened by wealthy businessmen. , However, they are not afraid of censure from the court even if they are among the ranks of nobles and noble families."
"As for mobilizing grain from other roads, you don't even think about it. How far is the distance? How difficult is it to transport? A cart of grain is eaten by the people transporting it before it reaches the place. At most, the distance is The state capitals are really close, so we can only provide some assistance to each other, but not too much."
After listening to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's explanation, Li Yun nodded and said nothing more.
After looking around at the grain stores in Chang'an City and some temporarily added grain stores, it was already getting dark.
If you can't go outside the city, you don't need to go. Li Xian knew very well that now that he had left Chang'an City, the scene around Chang'an would definitely make him sad.
This is an inevitable scene in feudal society. As the oppressed bottom class, farmers will never have the ability to resist disasters. In later generations, as long as they live in a wealthier village, they can survive a year of drought even if the country does not provide relief.
It was different in ancient times. Every family had no surplus food. At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the people finally got some land. After a few years of farming, these lands gradually became the property of landlords, nobles, and aristocratic families.
Because of their inability to hold on and their fragile ability to withstand disasters, if something big happens to their families, they have to sell their fields in exchange for money. Landowners, nobles, and aristocratic families, because of their own background, can annex land unscrupulously.
It is hard to imagine what it will be like when all the farmers have no land to live on. At that time, when encountering such a drought, there will be no other way except rebellion.
The resistance is not because of poverty, but because it is no longer possible to survive.
However, frustrating things also happened. Every time the people rose up and finally succeeded in bringing peace to the world and ascended to the throne, it was usually a noble or aristocratic family. In the history of China, there were only two civilian emperors, Liu Bang and Zhu Yuanzhang.
With his mind full of chaotic thoughts, Li Xian returned to the East Palace, had dinner, and lay down on the bed without even washing up.
As a descendant, now in ancient times, although he has become the apex of the aristocratic class - the royal family, and has become a prince close to the apex of the royal family, he can be regarded as a vested interest.
However, in the face of these things, he still couldn't just go with the flow.
Perhaps, he is simply out of tune with this era.
"Your Highness, the three Liang Di sent people to ask if you need to sleep with you tonight?"
Just as Li Xian was racing in his mind, Shangguan Wan'er's voice sounded from outside.
Go to bed?
It's nice to think that the eldest wife is not around, but the younger wife is with her.
Especially since I am not in a good mood today, I know it will be difficult to fall asleep at night.
"Then let all three of them come over. Oh, by the way, tell Kong Liangdi to cook a bowl of midnight snack that is good for sleeping. Tell Xiao Liangdi to bring Qin over."
Upon hearing the prince's order, Shangguan Wan'er outside the gauze tent couldn't help but be surprised.
Yesterday there was only Xiao Xiaoliangdi, how come today there are all three?
this....
Although she was surprised, she still went to deliver the order quietly.
Soon, Xiao Xiao and Qi Lan arrived at Li Zheng Hall.
Calling the three of them over at one time, they were all a little surprised.
However, when they learned that His Highness the Crown Prince wanted a bowl of late-night snacks that would help him sleep and also wanted to listen to the piano, they knew that His Highness the Crown Prince might be in a bad mood today.
Therefore, when Xiao Xiao entered the main hall, he saluted and said: "Your Majesty...Since my husband wants to listen to the piano, how about letting me and you perform together?"
"oh?"
Li Xian turned over and sat up in surprise, lifted up the gauze curtain and walked out, wondering: "You want to play the piano and dance?"
Qi Lan nodded: "I can also dance with swords, but I don't know...husband, do you want to watch?"
Sword dance, Li Xian suddenly became interested.
Without any instructions, Li Yun brought a chair over.
When he saw Qi Liangdi coming with a ceremonial sword, he no longer planned to guard outside.
The so-called ceremonial sword is an unopened sword worn by soldiers or generals on occasions such as ceremonies and going to court.
Although there is no front attack, it is still dangerous.
After taking one look at Li Yun, Li Xian knew that he was not planning to go out.
After all, he was doing his job, so Li Xian didn't bother to complain. He sat down and signaled to Xiao Xiao and Qi Lan that they could start.
Xiao Xiao sat down and adjusted it. Seeing that Qi Lan had drawn out the instrument sword and was ready, he started playing.
Different from the usual sound of the piano, this time the sound of the piano actually has the charm of an iron horse in it.
As the music of the piano began, Qi Lan, who was wearing a long skirt, also began to dance the sword.
Different from how she looked in the martial arts arena, Sword Dance and Sword Dance had more dance elements, but even so, Li Xian could still feel that her basic skills were solid. She looks light and airy, and combined with Qi Lan's beauty, it is very eye-catching, but it still cannot cover up the dangerous feeling in her every move.
Thanks to the sound of the piano and the sword dance, Li Xian found that he was really too lazy to think about those messy things now.
A thousand miles begins with a single step. The Foolish Old Man who moved mountains can be passed down for hundreds of generations.
There is absolutely no need for you to start worrying now. Instead of being pitiful or lamenting the future, it is better to start from now and lay a solid foundation bit by bit. As long as you lay the groundwork enough, then one day in the future, all your troubles will at least be alleviated.
A sword dance ended quickly.
If it was just an ordinary dance, with Qi Lan's physical strength, he would naturally be able to last for a long time. However, sword dancing like hers takes a lot of energy.
Plus the current temperature...
Seeing the sweat on her forehead, Li Xian stood up, walked to her, took the sword and threw it to Li Yun.
Li Yun didn't know what His Highness the Prince meant, so he took the scabbard and left.
He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped Qi Lan's sweat. Then he looked at Xiao Xiao. Li Xian couldn't help but feel a little distressed.
One of them was covered in sweat from the sword dance, and the other had his hand cut by the strings because he kept playing passionate music.
Just a few wipes made Qi Lan burst into tears.
Putting the handkerchief into her hand, Li Xian walked to his desk, found the small medicine box, and began to treat Xiao Xiao's injuries.
Even in later generations, he never underestimated a minor injury, especially now in this era of backward medical conditions, contracting some severe infectious diseases or diseases such as tetanus is basically a death sentence.
It's said to be a medical kit, but in fact it only contains liquor, cotton swabs and gauze.
Like Qi Lan, although it hurt when the strong alcohol was applied to the wound, Xiao Xiao felt that it was definitely not because of the pain that she cried.
After treating Xiao Xiao's wound and wrapping it up, Li Xian said with a smile: "I was in a bad mood at first, but it got better after you guys came. Next time, don't do anything beyond your ability. If you feel tired, just rest." After a break, I feel that the tune is too fast, so I might as well change the tune."
After saying that, he reached out and rubbed Xiao Xiao and Qi Lan's heads twice.
The palace door opened, and Kong Xinyu also walked in with a plate.
What she cooked was a bowl of soup. Although she had avoided all the messy thoughts, Li Xian still drank the bowl of soup.
As for sleeping....
Considering the size of the bed, Li Xian only left Kong Xinyu and Qi Lan alone.
Three people are already a little cramped. If Xiao Xiao is added to the mix, it really won't fit.
Xiao Xiao, who was already one step ahead, didn't care, but happily hugged his Qin and left.
Kong Xinyu and Qi Lan didn't know how to refuse.
Qi Lan was still shameless and followed her husband to the martial arts field to accompany him.
Originally, as a woman with martial arts skills, she was worried that she would be disliked by the prince, but now she was secretly happy because of this.
Because, under normal circumstances, the prince's husband would practice martial arts all morning, but she could openly spend the entire morning by his side.
After the martial arts practice was over, it was supposed to be study time in the afternoon, but Li Xian put it on hold.
In terms of government affairs, he has already learned roughly, and the rest needs to be accumulated bit by bit with experience.
Moreover, hosting a work-for-relief program is a learning process in itself.
At the martial arts arena, Li Xian summoned Xiao Desheng, Zhang Youcai, and Shangguanshi.
Although he has never experienced the life of a CEO, Li Xian knows very well that a huge industry cannot be taken care of by one person. Therefore, although Juxian Tower and Sihai Tower are restaurants, he regards them as his own. The industrial headquarters was established.
Zhang Youcai's ability is naturally sufficient. He comes from a business family, making him very familiar with various business routines. Especially when he was a shopkeeper, he had a wide circle of friends. Li Xian just told him to recruit some people, and who knows, he recruited more than a dozen smart and capable businessmen.
Working for the prince is much more tempting than being a vassal of any aristocratic family.
It was their first time to meet the prince, and all these businessmen were extremely nervous. Coupled with the hot weather, each of them looked like they had been fished out of a pond.
Li Xian did not look down on them because of their reaction. In fact, he now knows how big the gap is between the identity of the prince and the identities of these businessmen. For these businessmen, having the opportunity to be summoned by the prince is no less than meeting a god.
"Although Zhang Youcai recommended you, Gu is also willing to believe in his vision, but your abilities will need to be tested for a while before Gu will recognize them. During this period, you will live in Sihai Tower first, and Gu will naturally make arrangements for you after that. Things to do.”
The merchants also knew that they were not worthy enough for the prince to remember their names, so they accepted the order one after another.
After arranging these businessmen, Li Xiancai looked at the Shangguan family.
It has to be said that Shangguan's complexion improved a lot after leaving the palace.
What particularly shocked him was that she was obviously a woman, but she showed her abilities when taking care of Sihai Tower. During this period, Sihailou became famous among Fu Shang and Hu Shang. In terms of pure sales, Sihailou even surpassed Juxianlou.
