Chapter 206: Giving Advice
"Are you sure you didn't say anything about our rice line? Let me tell you, if I hear the slightest rumor, I can kill you at any time! Qian Yidou was super vicious when he said this.
"How dare the little one say it, the little one didn't say a word. Even if you lend me ten guts, I don't dare to say a word more! Fat Li said tremblingly. Then he said to Qian Yidou mysteriously: "It is said that the shopkeeper Chen has been regarded as an important prisoner, and now he is locked up in the camp on the prince's side, and no one is allowed to approach." ”
Qian Yidou breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. patted his chest and said, "This time your kid did a good job, I'm going to give you a credit!" It's best for the one surnamed Chen to be ground to death inside, so that I don't have to work hard! ”
Fat Li looked at Qian Yidou and his expression was relaxed. There are also some people who are complacent. "I'll tell you the truth, the inside of the prince's camp is terrifying. It is said that only those who went in did not come out. Chen Hansheng must be more than auspicious this time! ”
The look on Qian Yidou's face became very fierce. "He just came out with hands and feet, and I'm going to let him explain. There must be a scapegoat for this, and I can't think of anyone more suitable than him! ”
Fat Li nodded on the side. Of course, he couldn't get rid of Chen's shopkeeper. As soon as the shopkeeper Chen is removed, the position of the rice bank can be vacated. Second, the shopkeeper Chen knew how much he had explained. If his details are known by Qian Yidou, then his little life will be explained. So what he hopes for most now is that Shopkeeper Chen can disappear from this world.
"The big shopkeeper, do we want to continue selling the moldy rice we made?" A rice shop owner who had been following Qian Yidou asked.
Qian Yidou pondered for a moment. He waved his hand and said: "Selling is definitely going to be sold, but now the wind is tight, so let's wait for the time being." Let's sit down, that moldy rice is a person surnamed Chen who is selling. ”
The man nodded. Said: "The shopkeeper is smart!" The small ones are arranged! ”
Qian Yidou thought for a while, and said: "In this way, in order to appease the people, you all lower the price a little and sell a batch of rice." Take back some of the popular hearts. Remember, the rice sold must be in the best condition. Don't forget to publicize, this is what Master Wei explained. ”
"Yes. The little ones must do it as soon as possible! The man nodded and walked away.
Qian Yidou said to Fat Li again: "You should also go back and rest well, you have suffered a lot recently." Here are fifty taels of silver, as compensation for you. As he spoke, he took out a silver ticket and handed it to Fat Lee.
Fat Li Mei smiled and took the silver ticket. Thanksgiving to Qian Yidou: "It's not right for the little one to do this, thank you for the shopkeeper's compassion!" ”
Hearing that Qian Yidou arranged for someone to sell rice at a low price, Wei Xiangye's brows stretched out with a smile: "Yidou, you really impress me." It seems that this rice line will be handed over to you. I did it right. That's right. It's best to let the wind go and the surname Chen is someone from the prince's side. He said that his rice came from out of town. It's not our shipment. ”
Qian Yidou nodded and said, "What you always said is right, the subordinates are prepared and arranged in this way." Just look at it, within three days, the surname Chen will be scolded to death by the people of the entire capital. He didn't dare to say that the prince, in fact, he waited until the surname Chen was scolded by the people in the entire capital, including. The prince will be criticized.
Thinking of the pomp and chaos that would occur in the capital three days later, Wei Xiangye was a little happy that he couldn't find the north. He immediately ordered his staff. Find several of his right-hand men in the court. He wanted to arrange an attack on the crown prince in the court as soon as possible.
"How? Is everything arranged? "It's getting late, and the prince hasn't rested yet.
"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, rest assured, everything is under our control." The person who answered the prince's question was Jin Min. He and Yan Da are both bright and dark, and they are both capable cadres by the prince's side.
"I can't imagine that Qian Yidou is so cunning, you must not take it lightly." After hearing that Qian Yidou was going to sell rice at a low price, the prince still told them to be very careful.
"Your Highness, don't worry! He has a good plan, and I have a wall ladder. We're not going to let his plot succeed! Jin Min replied categorically.
He still doesn't believe it, he can be regarded as having learned a few tricks from a master in the world, but he can't even fight a mere rice shop boss?
Jinyu has been a bit busy lately. Since she arrived in the capital, the second brother, who is often away from home, often comes to her house for various reasons.
I don't know what the second brother is busy with, every time he comes, he pulls Zhang Zizan aside, and the two of them mutter.
This time, he pulled Zhang Zizan in the study again, and stayed almost until midnight before releasing him. Zhang Zizan returned to the house and saw Jinyu sewing a dress for the child. Knowing that she was waiting for her to come back. couldn't help but say softly: "It's not too early, and it's dark under the light, so don't sew it, and hurt your eyes carefully." ”
Jinyu looked at him and seemed to be a little depressed, and couldn't help but ask with concern, "Has Xianggong encountered any troubles recently?" How do you seem to be a little unhappy! ”
Zhang Zizan nodded, and then shook his head: "Recently, the situation in the DPRK and China has been complicated, and in order to bring down the crown prince, Wei Xiangye actually disregarded the people's livelihood, causing prices in the capital to skyrocket, and the people are not happy. I am now a humble speaker, and I only hate not being able to ask for the people's lives. The second uncle has recently encountered a troublesome matter. So he came to me every day to discuss, to deal with the problems that Wei Xiang gave him in a timely manner, and to help the prince tide over the difficulties. ”
Hearing him mention the soaring prices in the capital, Jinyu also felt the same way. "Recently, everything in the capital is indeed outrageously expensive. Not to mention anything else, the price of rice and grain alone is more than three times more expensive than that of our Panlong County. Such prices are also rare in famine years. Luckily, I had a little bit of it before. so as not to be temporarily messed up. ”
Zhang Zizan heard her say this, shook his head and sighed, and at the same time told the problem that Jin Min had encountered recently. "The money shopkeeper of Tianzi No. 1 Mi Xing is the most hateful, he is clearly Wei Xiang's person. It is said that the other branch of the Wei Xiang family seems to be the imperial merchant who specializes in selling rice and grain. So Wei Xiang is now fearless. ”
Jinyu listened carefully to Zhang Zizan's story of the before and after, and couldn't help sighing: "Alas. It turns out that things in the DPRK and China are also so complicated. The concubine has a little opinion, I don't know if Yu Fujun is beneficial? ”
Zhang Zizan's eyes lit up, he knew that his wife Su Ri had an idea. Maybe from her point of view, she thought of a different way than theirs! He never underestimated his wife. Think she's just a backhouse woman. So he asked excitedly, "What do you have in mind?" Let's hear about it. ”
Jinyu pondered for a while, and said slowly: "The price of rice in the capital is extremely expensive, and it is okay to come to those wealthy families, but it is not necessarily the case for those Hanlin scholars." Since the Son of Heaven No. 1 wants to sell rice at a low price, why don't we help him? Let all the noble families you know go to buy rice. He usually just looks at the weakness of the common people and can be bullied, if the scholars go. He can't do that anymore. ”
Zhang Zizan listened, thought about it, and couldn't help but be overjoyed: "Lady." You've done it this time! We discussed for a long time today, and the most worrying thing was that the price of this rice was low, and the common people flocked to it, and he took the opportunity to blame the prince for all the evil things before. If the scholars go. Maybe you can say a thing or two for the prince. And he didn't dare to talk nonsense. It's this idea that is best. ”
He said in a hurry to go out: "Without further ado. I need to get someone to contact my second uncle and ask him to do it immediately!" ”
Jin Yu shook his head, the previous Zhang Zizan seemed cynical, and seemed to just want to be a celebrity. Now that he has entered the court, he is bent on doing things for the people. Helplessly, he is just a seven-rank Hanlin, and he has no real power in his hands, looking at many injustices in the DPRK and China, even if he wants to contribute. There is a heart but no power. Every time I go home, I sigh for a long time. Now that he has the opportunity to contribute to the imperial court, he can really be said to spare no effort. That's fine. Don't remind him that the curfew has started outside!
Sure enough, not long after Zhang Zizan went out, he came back with a frown. "It's curfew outside, and the second uncle thinks it's too far away, and I can't find him for a while. Tomorrow morning, I'll be in touch with my colleagues. ”
Jinyu smiled at him and offered him a cup of hot tea: "My husband has worked hard for the country and the people." Zhang Zizan looked at his mischievous smile and couldn't help laughing: "It turns out that you already knew about the curfew outside, but you didn't remind me!" ”
Jinyu said with a smile: "Husband, this is going to do serious things and do big things, how dare the concubine stop it!" ”
Zhang Zizan picked up the hot tea and took a sip gently, only to feel that the tea was fragrant, and couldn't help but praise: "What kind of tea is this so fragrant?" ”
Jinyu smiled slightly and said, "Isn't the husband well-informed?" Then just guess what kind of tea this tea is? ”
Zhang Zizan took another sip, carefully reviewed it, and then said, "Could it be that the snow top contains emeralds?" This is the top tribute tea. How can we have it in our family? ”
Jinyu nodded and said, "This snow top Hancui was sent by the prince's concubine Hui a few days ago. There was only one box for the total, and she said that she would also let you and me taste the taste of tea in the palace. ”
Zhang Zizan then remembered that the crown prince's concubine Hu Huixin was Jinyu's cousin and his own distant cousin. Before Huixin got married, she had a good relationship with Jinyu. Now that Jinyu has arrived in the capital, of course she has to say something. However, this snow top is green and precious, and Huixin can actually take it out and give it away, which shows how much she is favored in front of the prince.
"How is Huixin doing? If you can send us snow top Hancui, you should have a good time, right? It's really not easy for her to be able to gain a foothold in the palace! Zhang Zizan asked Jinyu with a smile.
"A while ago, it was said that she quietly left the palace and was punished by the prince. It's been okay lately, but I didn't hear what the father-in-law who brought the tea said. Jinyu replied truthfully. For things like Huixin causing trouble, she can't hide it even if she hides it, this cousin has always been a blessing in disguise, so don't worry too much about her.
How naughty Huixin was before, Zhang Zizan naturally knew it. Hearing Jinyu say this, he was not surprised at all. smiled: "You can also let people bring out tea, it's okay to think about it." However, it's not the first day you've come to the capital, and she's sent tea over now, so she must have something to ask for? ”
Huixin was a little arrogant, Jinyu had been in the capital for so long, and she knew it at first, but she just handed a message from the palace. Now that the tea is being delivered, with her temper, there must be something to find Jinyu again.
Jinyu glanced at Zhang Zizan and said, "Xianggong, why are you so smart?" Yes, she has something to do with me. However, she was afraid that you would not agree, so she gave this snow top Hancui. ”
Zhang Zizan said: "Is she also involved in the prince's affairs?" Harem politics is unacceptable. Even if the prince spoils her, these big things can't be left to her. ”
Jinyu nodded and said, "Originally, I didn't want to mix it. But if you tell me about the outside today, I'm going to help her come up with ideas. ”
Zhang Zizan said in surprise: "What ideas are you willing to help him?" ”
Jinyu helped him add water to the cup, and then said: "Before, letting those scholars buy rice from the rice shop was only one aspect, what I want to do now is to let Huixin persuade the princess to come forward and take the lead in selling some of the rice in those wealthy families cheaply." In this way, you can kill two birds with one stone. First, the crown princess's fame also adds luster to the prince, and secondly, there are more cheap rice on the market, and the wealthy families are involved, so if you want to spread rumors, you have to weigh and weigh the proportions. ”
Zhang Zizan couldn't help but feel ecstatic when he heard this, took Jinyu's hand, and said, "It's hard for you to think so thoughtfully, lady, you are really my lucky star." ”
The next day, early in the morning, Zhang Zizan rushed to the small courtyard of the Gao family where Jin Min lived. In the future, I will make it clear to Jin Min, and Jin Min nodded again and again: "This idea from the second brother-in-law is good!" Okay, I'll send someone to contact you right away! ”
Zhang Zizan heard him say that he would send someone out again, so he couldn't help but hurriedly recommend himself: "Don't bother the two masters, leave the matter of contacting the scholar to me!" You try to let the prince know how to do the second step. ”
Jin Min nodded and said, "That's nature!" Still, how do I feel like you came up with the idea alone? ”
Zhang Zizan smiled and said, "Sure enough, the second uncle understands me, but these ideas are not what I think." It's Jinyu's idea! ”
Jin Min smiled and said, "It's still my second sister's brain." Originally, I also had this idea, but I couldn't find anyone to start with, and if the crown princess was willing to come forward, it would be even better. ”
Zhang Zi praised: "Yes! The matter of the crown princess coming forward, half of it depends on Huixin, and half of it will fall on you! ”
Jin Min nodded and said, "This is not a difficult matter. I'll go talk to the prince right away, and I'll talk about it after I have arranged things first!" Without further ado, I'll enter the palace! He said and caught up with Zhang Zizan again: "You should go quickly!" ”
Zhang Zizan was speechless about his attitude. But now the matter is urgent, and he can't take Joe. (To be continued.) )
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