Chen Deng's answer reminded Yuan Xi of a conversation with Zhen Yan some time ago.

The big families in Hebei have a lot of money, shops, land, and grain in their hands. The network is also very wide. It was very easy for them to buy grain from the people.

Some merchants who want to tie up the family will also actively help.

The situation in Youzhou seems to be intervened by a family.

Yuan Xi didn't dare to be careless, and said to Chen Deng: "What Mr. Yuanlong said just now is right. It must be a big family that is using its connections to buy food on a large scale. Malicious increases in food prices. ”

"What can I do about this?"

"The autumn harvest is coming soon. In previous years, the price of grain would be lowered during the autumn harvest. I'm afraid it will rise several times this year. If this continues, we are afraid that our treasury will not be able to support it for long. Xun Chen said worriedly.

Yuan Xi also had a deep face....

He could almost conclude that it was Yuan Shang from Bingzhou who was playing tricks!

Yuan Shang's annexed state is connected to Youzhou, and sooner or later there will be a big war.

Yuan Xi was made the prince, and his prestige became more and more powerful, and he was supported by some families in Jizhou. Yuan Shao's civil and military personnel are also one-sided with Yuan Xi. There is even a general who opened his jaw to serve in Youzhou.

Yuan Shang felt an unprecedented crisis.

Since you can't use troops openly, you can only suppress the economy of Youzhou secretly. As long as Yuan Xi's own strength is not strong, it is almost impossible to give Hebei to Yuan Xi with Yuan Shao's words.

Yuan Xi pondered for a while...

He raised his head sharply and said, "Announce it immediately." All the people and merchants who sell grain must register with the government before they can sell it. The price of food is limited to 500 cents. If anyone deals privately, arrest them immediately. Then send some people to spread rumors, saying that Yuan Shang wants to compete for the throne of the prince, unite with the Lu family in Youzhou, maliciously raise grain prices, and disrupt the market economy in Youzhou. At the same time, I will write a letter and send someone to Jizhou to inform my father of this matter, and request that Jizhou's grain storage be transferred to relieve the danger of Youzhou. ”

"Huh?"

Xun Chen and Chen Deng were both shocked by Yuan Xi's words.

Not to mention whether Jizhou will transfer grain assistance.

If it is issued in the name of the government, the price of grain will be restricted, and the interests of the people will be harmed. It will definitely be hated and scolded by the people, and even provoke a civil uprising. The prestige of the government will also be damaged.

Yuan Xi understood their concerns and said, "When you make an announcement, you must explain the reason clearly. The rise in food prices is caused by profit-seeking businessmen. The people sell the grain in their hands, which will lead to the grain in Youzhou, which has no price. When they tried to buy it in the market, they found that they could not buy grain, or that the price of grain had increased tenfold. What to do then? ”

"The people are reasonable, if you tell them this truth, they will understand, cooperate with the government's actions, and resist the collection of grain by foreign forces."

"Uh.... Let's give it a try. Chen Deng also felt that Yuan Xi's method seemed to be feasible.

"I'll go and proclaim when I'm low." Xun Chen said.

"Hmm."

Originally, Yuan Xi went to the county government to let Xun Chen announce a large amount of grain. Now it appears that the price of grain has skyrocketed, making it difficult to harvest grain. The treasury in Youzhou is also a poor jingle.

Yuan Xi had to think that it was time to strengthen Youzhou's economy and stock up on grain to prepare for war.

Perhaps in the near future, the economic war will also be the key to eliminating Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang and controlling Hebei.

Jizhou.

Yecheng.

Assassin's House.

Yuan Shao received a letter from Yuan Xi asking for help, requesting that Jizhou's grain stock be transferred.

Yuan Shao, who had always attached great importance to Yuan Xi, ordered to aid Yuan Xi with 50,000 stone grains. The order was sent to the other driver to engage in the official Fu Zhi, who did not agree to help Youzhou and came to advise.

"Why doesn't the gentleman agree?" Yuan Shao asked.

Fu Zhu clasped his fists and replied: "My lord, the real purpose of this letter asking for help from the second prince is to get the lord to stop the dispute, not to really need assistance. If the lord transferred the grain stocks in Jizhou and went to Youzhou, wouldn't that have fueled the dispute? In the end, it will evolve into the main prince and the second son joining forces to fight an economic war with the third son, I'm afraid it's not appropriate, right? ”

"It's okay!"

Yuan Shao half-squinted his eyes and said, "Xi'er has performed many miraculous feats in the battle of Guandu, and I haven't rewarded him yet." On the grounds of rewarding the soldiers of Youzhou, he gave him 50,000 stone grain. Oh yes..... and give him ten thousand dollars, and enough armor and weapons to equip the hundred thousand troops. ”

"Huh? Lord, this.... ”

"Just do as I say!"

"Yes..."

It was the first time he had seen Yuan Shao so generous, rewarding a certain prince with a large amount of money, food and weapons. In the past, it was all a bowl of water, and if a certain son was rewarded, other sons would definitely get some of it.

Now he only rewards Yuan Xi, and he also makes a generous move.

Yuan Shao said slowly: "You go to Bingzhou for me again." In your own name, advise Shang'er. If you unite with the family again, you will suppress the economy of Youzhou. I will also help Youzhou. Next time I'll give Warhorse! ”

"Uh... Be. ”

The corners of his mouth twitched, and he also understood Yuan Shao's hard work.

You suppress.

I assist.

Youzhou was damaged by one point.

I'll make up 10 points.

The first is to show the major families in Hebei that they are determined to let Yuan Xi succeed to the throne. The second is to strengthen Yuan Xi's strength, so as to eliminate the crisis in the future and inherit the great cause of Hebei.

It also made Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang understand that it was useless to play tricks in secret.

........................

Yuan Shao's reward was escorted by Guo Tu, a general who joined the army, and Ju Yi, who led 3,000 troops.

On the 15th day, he arrived in Jixian County, Youzhou.

Outside the Assassin's Mansion.

Hundreds of carriages lined up.

The boxes of copper coins, truckloads of grain, and enough armor and weapons to equip 100,000 troops made Yuan Xi, Xun Chen, and Chen Deng look stupid. Yuan Xi's letter asking for help was originally intended for Yuan Shao to stop Yuan Shang. Because Yuan Xi felt that after the defeat of Guandu, the Jizhou treasury was empty, and Yuan Shao would not necessarily be willing to take out the grain.

Unexpectedly...

Yuan Shao not only gave food, but also copper coins and equipment.

Guo Tu walked over and said with a smile: "It's really gratifying that Gongzi is so favored." The lord asked me to tell my son to govern Youzhou well and not to let him down. ”

"The child obeys."

Yuan Xi excitedly made a big salute in the direction of Jizhou.

"Mr. Jeongnam, please go inside and have tea." Xun Chen said to Guo Tu.

"Please."

Guo Tu returned Yuan Xi's salute and followed Xun Chen into the house.

Chen Deng also followed.

Yuan Xi's gaze never left the grain. It's 50,000 stones. enough for him to buy tens of thousands of cattle, sheep and horses. When the time comes, you can exchange it for a beast crystal, and you can buy a prehistoric beast.

However, he did not intend to exchange this grain for cattle, sheep and horses.

Because of Youzhou's economy, there are indeed some problems. He is going to establish a chamber of commerce to control prices, suppress the family that supports Yuan Shang, and sell some advanced things to enrich the treasury of Youzhou.

When Youzhou's economy rises to a higher level and the money and food are sufficient, then consider accumulating beast crystals and buying prehistoric behemoths.