Among the Beijing divisions, there are many disturbances, but there are only a few problems involved, and everyone is discussing the hot spots during this period of time, that is, those related to the imperial court and the people.

Related to the imperial court, the more concerned is the Fuwang incident.

What is related to the people is the matter of Ruyi bean seeds.

There is no answer to these two things for the time being, and everyone is waiting for the emperor to make a statement.

However, after the emperor invited everyone to dinner recently, he hid in Xiyuan, and he didn't seem to have any intention of expressing his position.

As for the matter of Ruyi bean seeds, there is already further news.

At first, the ministers of the court hoped that His Majesty would distribute wishful beans for free.

Then there was news in public opinion: It was the grain grown by His Majesty's Imperial Village, why are you embarrassed to let Your Majesty take it out?

Of course, there are a lot of rebuttals, in short, it is a mess.

So in such a situation, someone took the initiative to put on the question. This time, it was some people led by Cui Chengxiu from the Metropolitan Procuratorate, who put on the question book and asked His Majesty to take out the Ruyi beans and sell them.

At the same time, Choi Sung-so also put forward a point of view on governance.

It was the first time he had done so. In his words, the form or governance point of view that he represents is to solve problems from a practical point of view.

This Ruyi bean seed incident is a concentrated display of Cui Chengxiu's position.

Asking the emperor to take out Ruyi bean seeds and distribute them to everyone for free is an act of taking advantage of it, and it is also unrealistic. There is nothing else to do but provoke His Majesty.

Of course, if His Majesty leaves all the wishful beans in the palace to eat, this is also a manifestation of irresponsibility.

The people of the world are waiting to be fed and urgently need high-yield grain seeds. Your Majesty, as the emperor of the world, should naturally set an example and take out the seeds.

In order to take into account these two needs, then selling Ruyi bean seeds has become the best choice.

So after Zhu Youxiao got these question books, he issued a decree to praise Cui Chengxiu and agreed to this approach.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs began to sell wishy beans, and at the same time, it would tell the people who sold the seeds how to grow them.

After this decision came out, except for those who really wanted to take advantage, most of them were still satisfied, and it was not difficult for them to spend money on seeds.

They themselves are not short of money, they are some large producers, and they have a lot of land in their homes, so spending some money to buy seeds, in the long run, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

In such a situation, the Ministry of Internal Affairs was once again pushed to the forefront.

Although the emperor said that he wanted to sell Ruyi beans, how to sell them and how many there were are is a big problem.

As a result, Zhang Guoji, the general manager of the Internal Affairs Office, was pushed to the forefront of public opinion again, and his doorstep was also full of people.

In the West Garden.

After solving the problem of selling potatoes, Zhu Youxiao finally relaxed.

Sitting on the rocking chair and shaking gently, he also held a puff fan in his hand and gently fanned it a few times, and the whole person exuded a sense of laziness and leisure.

The only thing he has to think about now is what price should the potatoes buy?

First of all, this is grain, at least the same price as rice, and it has to be refined rice.

Secondly, now this thing is a seed, so its price should be higher, and it is not a problem to double or triple it.

However, as an emperor, he should also take care of his reputation, and it is not good to sell it too expensive. You can change your thinking, it's good to let the national abbot raise this price.

After all, he is the emperor, born and raised in the deep palace, and he doesn't know the price of grain very well, so it's normal to ask the king, after all, he is responsible for selling.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao felt that his decision was correct. The reason is also very simple, as an emperor, he is a corporal who is polite and virtuous, and humbly listens to the opinions and suggestions of his courtiers, which is an excellent quality as an emperor.

Zhu Youxiao felt that he was getting closer and closer to Mingjun.

Of course, it's just a matter of self-feeling.

After this policy comes out, it will definitely be scolded. It's just that it won't be himself who will be scolded, but his father-in-law. Isn't this what he used when he entered the Internal Affairs Office?

It seems that he is still a prescient emperor.

Raising his head and glancing at Chen Hong not far away, Zhu Youxiao said, "Go to the Internal Affairs Office and find the abbot." ”

After Chen Hong heard this, he hurriedly said: "Yes, emperor, the slave and maid will go." ”

After saying this, Chen Hong hurriedly turned around and walked outside, ready to go to Guozhang.

After Chen Hong left, Zhu Youxiao was thinking about what he should do, exactly, what kind of price should he set?

The strategy I just made definitely didn't work, it was a strategy that I made when I still had to worry about my reputation.

Now that I don't need a reputation, then the strategy just now naturally doesn't need it.

Zhang Guoji didn't know what His Majesty was looking for him, but if he guessed, he probably guessed that it might have something to do with Ruyi Bean.

During this time, the big thing in the Ministry of Internal Affairs was Ruyi Bean, and His Majesty asked him to sell it.

There has already been a commotion outside, and everyone is thinking about how to get more Ruyi beans cheaply from Zhang Guoji. Some people are even willing to pay a high price, just to be able to get more wishful beans.

But Zhang Guoji knew in his heart that although His Majesty asked him to sell, not everything was up to him, and he didn't count what he said about many things.

Obviously, this time His Majesty let him enter the palace, just because of what he said.

Following Chen Hong to Xiyuan, the expression on Zhang Guoji's face was very serious.

In recent times, he has been very low-key, because his reputation on the outside has been getting worse and worse.

Zhang Guoji doesn't even know why, it's that his reputation is getting worse and worse. He didn't seem to have done anything angry and resentful, so why did everyone shout and beat him?

Especially the friends who used to study together, now they criticize him for being ruthless, just like he dug their ancestral graves.

This made Zhang Guoji feel both aggrieved and aggrieved, what is going on?

After pondering for a long time, he couldn't find the reason, Zhang Guoji simply kept a very low profile for a while. If it weren't for the Ruyi Bean's matter, he would have been almost invisible in the court.

The original criticism gradually faded, and Zhang Guoji was quite happy. But who would have thought that such a thing would suddenly happen?

It's good now, stealth is no longer good, but has been pushed to the forefront again.

When he came to the side of the pavilion, Zhang Guoji saw Zhu Youzheng lying on the rocking chair blowing the wind, so he walked up to His Majesty with some restraint.

He was really a little afraid of this emperor's son-in-law.

Although the emperor's son-in-law's strategy was not very superb, Zhang Guoji still smelled a little different.

Ever since he entered the Ministry of Internal Affairs and worked for this emperor's son-in-law, his reputation seems to have begun to decline.

Zhang Guoji didn't feel that the emperor's son-in-law was framing him, but he was afraid that his son-in-law would let him do anything again.

Once the emperor's son-in-law asked him to do something, his reputation would drop another two percent.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Guoji saluted respectfully, thinking in his heart that he hoped that there would be no moth.

After Zhu Youxiao heard this, he opened his eyes lightly, glanced at Zhang Guoji, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

He said gently: "The prince is here? ”

At the same time, he turned his head to Chen Hong and ordered, "Quickly move a chair for the national abbot." Serve tea. ”

Zhang Guoji suddenly felt flattered, and at the same time he also had a bad premonition in his heart, this emperor's son-in-law was polite to him, but it was often not the time for anything good.

Chen Hong quickly moved the chair over and respectfully invited Zhang Guoji to sit down.

After Zhang Guoji sat down, the tea was also served, and Zhu Youxiao said: "This is the tea just sent by Jiangnan, and it is this year's tribute Longjing, Guozhang taste it." ”

said. Zhu Youxiao also picked up the teacup and took a sip.

Zhang Guoji naturally didn't dare to hesitate, and also picked up the teacup, took a sip, and instantly lingered.

Zhang Guoji's whole person felt a lot more relaxed.

"Sure enough, it's good tea." There was also an expression of appreciation on his face.

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "When I turned around and left, I took two catties for the abbot." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong hurriedly agreed on the side.

After drinking tea for a while, Zhu Youxiao felt that the time was almost up, looked at Zhang Guoji and said, "I brought the abbot here today, I have something I want to ask the abbot." ”

"The sale of Ruyi bean seeds by the imperial court has been put on the agenda. It's just about the pricing thing, and there hasn't been a result that has been too good. ”

"I grew up in the deep palace, although I know that the people are suffering and the people are not easy, but I don't know how much it should be sold for? What kind of price is most beneficial to the people? That's why I want to ask the countryman. ”

After hearing this, Zhang Guoji's face breathed a sigh of relief.

It turned out that it was just a matter of asking about the price, which was easy to do, and it was not so sensitive, and it did not involve the imperial court.

However, Zhang Guoji didn't think he could have any good suggestions. After all, he is also a master at home, and he doesn't have to worry about buying food, there are subordinates, housekeepers, and his wife in the family, so he basically doesn't have to buy food by himself.

Even for the price of grain, he does not know, let alone seeds?

However, Zhang Guoji still has a way, he said: "Your Majesty, Ruyi beans are divine objects, and the yield per mu is so high, the price of seeds is naturally higher than that of current seeds." ”

"Since the yield is three or four times that of rice, it would be nice if the seeds were also three or four times that of rice."

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Zhang Guoji and felt that this old man's thoughts were very clear.

It's supposed to be this routine, and it's done very well!

As long as you guide yourself a little more, this will be fine!

So Zhu Youxiao said: "But although the yield of this Ruyi bean is high, there are not many in the palace. Since it is a sale, it should benefit more people, rather than letting one person buy too much, in which case the original intention of selling will disappear, and it is not conducive to the sale of Ruyi beans. ”

Under normal circumstances, the solution to this problem is to limit purchases, but it does not have much effect.

What house doesn't have countless tenants now?

Just send their people to buy it, but it's still easy to prove, for example, if the family has land.

Of course, Zhu Youxiao would not choose this method, what he wanted was more money.

In such a situation, it is a good idea to raise the price of the sale so that many people cannot afford to buy more potatoes. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone, but this method cannot be said by itself.

Zhu Youxiao looked at his father-in-law expectantly, hoping that he could surprise himself.

After listening to Zhu Youxiao's words, Zhang Guoji nodded, and then frowned.

After thinking about it, Zhang Guoji said: "Then sell it more expensive." Although some people may not be able to afford it, or can only buy a small part, they can buy it eventually. Those who want to buy more will not buy so much, after all, the price is already high. ”

Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhang Guoji and couldn't wait to give him a thumbs up.

Nodding slightly, Zhu Youxiao still had no expression on his face, and said slowly: "Then do what the national master said." ”

At the same time, he turned his head to look at Chen Hong beside him, and asked directly: "What is the price of polished rice in the palace?" ”

Fools know that the rice bought in the palace is more expensive, and there are reasons why the rice is good, and there is also the existence of false reporting and corruption. You can't look at that price, and using this price as a unit can scare a lot of people to death.

Anyway, a successful businessman would never use this unit for valuation.

Zhang Guoji doesn't care, because he doesn't know that grain is grain, not that price. Since Your Majesty has already said it, then listen to Your Majesty.

Chen Hong hurriedly said: "Back to the emperor, the polished rice purchased in the palace is three taels of silver and one stone." ”

After speaking, Chen Hong stepped aside, for fear that the emperor would find trouble for him.

This price is too high for fools.

Outside, rice in a normal year is about one or two pieces of silver. It refers to fine rice, not brown rice, nor the kind of rice eaten by ordinary people, but eaten by real powerful people.

In a famine year, it may be more expensive, and in a good harvest year, it may be less. But the price of three taels of silver is simply a big deal.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong, turned his head and didn't speak, he didn't know if it was really this price, or if Chen Hong said it blindly in order to raise the price for himself.

You must check it when you go back, dare to hack Lao Tzu's money?

Although the Ministry of Internal Affairs has begun the mode of cooperation and shareholding, and many things in the palace have begun to be free, food is not counted, after all, this is something for His Majesty to eat, so be careful.

Chen Hong also knows this, if he feels that he is afraid that he will be hanging after this time.

Of course, these grains are said to be for nobles, but in fact, most of them are eaten in the palace. His Majesty's food is specially planted by the yamen, and among the eight bureaus of internal supervision in the palace, there is a wine vinegar noodle bureau.

The responsibility of the Wine Vinegar Noodle Bureau is to "take charge of the consumption of wine vinegar, sugar sauce, and noodles and beans in the palace". The so-called palace refers to the people in the palace who serve the royal family. Among its duties, wine vinegar and other items are made by the bureau itself.

Vegetables or something, there are also special people to grow them, but they can't say that to the outside world, and this is also one of the few opportunities for the eunuchs in the palace to have extra income. So this matter has been delayed like this, who would have thought that this time the matter of Ruyi Beans would turn them up.

It is estimated that someone is going to suffer this time, and Chen Hong mourns for them in his heart.

Zhu Youxiao didn't say anything about Chen Hong, but turned his head to look at Zhang Guoji, and said to himself: "Three taels of silver and one stone, if it is a seed, it should be able to be sold for ten taels of silver and one stone; If it is sold at a higher point, I think 20 taels of silver is more appropriate. ”

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, although Zhang Guoji didn't understand much, he also had a bad premonition in his heart.

This price is too high, 30 taels of silver!

For a while, Zhang Guoji didn't know what to say.

Zhu Youxiao didn't pay attention to Zhang Guoji at all, but continued to take care of himself: "The price of 30 taels of silver is slightly higher. Well, drop a little, 25 taels of silver. ”

One stone of potatoes is about 150 catties, this time his own Huangzhuang planted a total of 3,000 acres of potatoes, and the output reached more than 5 million catties, about 40,000 stones. If you can sell it for 25 taels and one stone. How much would that be worth?

After estimating, it can be sold for about 1 million taels of silver.

Thinking of the money, Zhu Youxiao almost didn't wake up laughing.

As for whether it can be sold, Zhu Youxiao is not worried at all.

As the news spreads, more and more people come to buy. Even if it can't be sold in Jiangnan, it can be scattered and sold in the entire Jiangbei, and through the channels of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it will soon be dispersed.

You must know that now the Ministry of Internal Affairs has hooked up with a lot of businessmen, and they can help sell them.

The good transportation of potatoes has already determined where it can be sold farther, so Zhu Youxiao feels that this price is very suitable, and this money is also very suitable, 1 million taels to the hand, but I don't know if there will be a situation where the merchant buys it and then resells it.

However, Zhu Youxiao thinks that it may not be too big, because whether it is the nobles and relatives of the court, or the officials and landlords in various places, it is not difficult for them to eat these potatoes, so is it not good to take them home and grow them themselves?

Everyone is a man with a field, and he can speak a little arrogantly,

At this time, Zhang Guoji also came back to his senses, he was a little hesitant to say a few words, and even wanted to persuade His Majesty to be cheaper. 25 Taels of silver for a stone, which is too high.

In this regard, Zhu Youxiao didn't give him a chance to speak at all, and said directly: "Okay, let's do it." ”

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at Chen Hong, and then said directly: "The national ruler has made meritorious contributions, rewarded a thousand taels of silver, and sealed the two sons as Jinyi Wei Tongzhi." You go and proclaim it yourself. ”

Hearing that Zhu Youxiao had a reward, Zhang Guoji's heart was even more panicked, but there was no way at this time, the emperor gave you a reward, how could you not continue.

So Zhang Guoji hurriedly knelt on the ground and said/"How dare you be such a reward for your majesty's merits?" ”

"The ruler of the country is too humble, how can he not be rewarded for such a great achievement?" Zhu Youxiao said with a bright smile.

This reward must be given, and it must be huge, otherwise why would he let Chen Hong proclaim the decree?

It is to tell everyone about this matter, so that everyone knows about it, and let everyone know that this policy was given by the national abbot, and this price was also formulated by him.

Otherwise, wouldn't I have worked in vain?

So you have to accept it if you don't accept it.

Zhu Youxiao said: "Chen Hong, why don't you pick up the national abbot?" You go home with the abbot to proclaim the decree. ”

Chen Hong hurriedly agreed: "Yes, Emperor, slave and maid are here." ”