The weather is getting hotter and hotter, the earth is also white, I heard that there is a drought in the area of Hezhong Fu in the west, and the wheat that has survived the winter has died countless times, seeing that this year's summer grain is in the grain without harvest, if it is placed in previous years, the imperial court will definitely be anxious about this, but now it seems very calm, because there is enough grain in the warehouse, and only need to organize people to transport the grain over for disaster relief.

In recent years, the planting area of potatoes has become larger and larger, and has gradually spread from north to south, don't underestimate this small potato, although its shelf life is shorter, but it can't stand the large yield, and the potatoes are full of natural and save other grains, but this also causes the grain price of the Great Song Dynasty to drop a lot, and in some places there is even a situation where the grain is cheap and hurts the peasants, and the court can only encourage the people to start some side jobs and increase some sources of income.

When Li Zhang came to the Vertical Arch Palace, Liu E inside was discussing these things with several ministers, so he didn't bother, but stood aside and listened quietly, anyway, there was a cooling ice basin in the Vertical Arch Palace, which was very cool.

After Liu E finished discussing with the ministers, several ministers retired, and Li Zhang stepped forward and saluted: "See the eldest lady!" ”

"Hey, our groom official is here, I heard that you were robbed back to get married, how about the bride, and you won't bring it to the palace for the mourning family to see?" When Liu E saw Li Zhang, she opened her mouth and laughed.

Li Zhang's face was also embarrassed when he heard this, he didn't expect that the last time he arrested his son-in-law would reach Liu E's ears, but Liu E could joke with him, which showed that she was in a good mood, and it was a good time for her to resign and become an important person.

"Don't make fun of me, I also suffered from unjustified disasters, who would have thought that those people who caught sons-in-law would indiscriminately arrest people, I can't hide if I want to." Li Zhang deliberately smiled bitterly at the moment.

At this time, Liu E also asked people to open the curtain in front of her, she needed a curtain when discussing with the ministers, but she didn't need to meet Li Zhang, in fact, Liu E has become more and more old in the past two years, not only has her hair turned white, but the wrinkles on her face are getting deeper and deeper, and the beauty is twilight, which also makes Liu E usually reluctant to see outsiders.

I saw Liu E look Li Zhang up and down a few times at this time, and then smiled again: "Such a handsome little Langjun, people are not blind, so naturally they have to snatch it back as soon as possible, speaking of which, your marriage with the niece of the Liu family has also been decided, choose a good day in two years, and I will personally officiate the wedding for you at that time!" ”

"Thank you, Auntie!" Li Zhang also hurriedly thanked Liu E when he heard this, and then hesitated for a moment before he spoke, "Auntie, the minister came today because I want to ask you for two things!" ”

"Oh? If you can use the word 'ask', it seems that these two things are not trivial. Liu E also showed an expression of interest when she heard this, Li Zhang was humble on the surface, but in fact, he had a sense of arrogance in his bones, and he rarely asked for help, even for her elders.

"I can't say that, it's definitely a big deal for me, but it's not a big deal for you, Auntie." I saw Li Zhang smile at this time and said again, and by the way, he also slapped Liu E's ass.

However, Liu E didn't eat this, and said with a calm smile at the moment: "Just say something, it's useless to pat yourself on the back." ”

Li Zhang immediately restrained his smile and spoke again: "Qiyu Lady Niang, the imperial examination has ended, and the Jinshi of the new department are also waiting for the dispatch of officials, and our firearms supervisor has had some manpower shortages since its establishment, so the first thing is that I want to ask the eldest lady for two Jinshi of the new department to come to our firearms prison." ”

"What should I do, it's just two people, the mourning family is ready!" Liu E said without hesitation when she heard Li Zhang's words, it was just two jinshi, and she also knew the situation of the firearms superintendent, and there was indeed a shortage of people there, so it was not a big deal to arrange two officials to go to the firearms superintendent.

Seeing that Liu E agreed so happily, Li Zhang smiled again and said: "Thank you, but I want to designate two people for these two jinshi, and I also ask for the permission of the eldest lady." ”

"Specify?" Liu E was also stunned when she heard this, and then looked at Li Zhang and said again, "Which two do you want to appoint, if you have to be the champion and the leader, you can't, even if I agree, the political hall will not agree." ”

"Don't worry, don't worry, I definitely don't want to be the champion, but it's a good example, hehe~" Li Zhang didn't say anything more when he said this, but the meaning was already understood.

"You want that Han Qi?" Liu E couldn't help frowning when she heard this, although Han Qi was only a role model, he was young, and his potential was no worse than that of the champion, so many yamen rushed to ask for it, but he didn't expect Li Zhang to be beating his idea.

"Qiyu Auntie, Han Qi is my childhood playmate, when I lived in Yizhuang outside the city, I already knew him, this year he went to Beijing to take the exam, and also lived in my home, I accompanied him last time, but he was arrested first, and I followed him, if he went to the firearms prison, I can also help him get familiar with the affairs of the prison as soon as possible." At this time, Li Zhang directly made his debut with his relationship with Han Qi.

However, Liu E frowned again when she heard Li Zhang's words, because what she hated was this kind of gang, so this made her a little unhappy and said: "Since you are in the firearms prison, that Han Qi should not go, after all, friends are friends, if you are your subordinate, I am afraid that your friends will not be able to do it for a long time." ”

"Lady Qi, this is the second thing I want to ask for." Li Zhang suddenly took a step forward when he said this, and then knelt on the ground and said solemnly, "Please resign from the firearms supervisor!" ”

"What? Do you know what you're talking about? Liu E also shouted in shock when she heard Li Zhang's words, she never expected Li Zhang to resign at this time?

You must know that Li Zhang's firearms supervisor has done a very good job, of course, when Liu E forcibly appointed Li Zhang as the firearms supervisor, there was still some criticism in the court, but now it has become her knowledgeable, the young Li Zhang actually took care of the firearms supervisor in an orderly manner, and even several ministers in the court also praised Li Zhang very much, if it is not surprising, it is not impossible for Li Zhang to ascend to the position of prime minister in the future.

"Qiyu eldest lady, the minister knows very well what he is talking about, but the firearms supervisor is now on the right track, Liu Shu can already carry the beam of the firearms supervisor, it is useless for the minister to stay in the firearms supervisor, and the minister also has other things to do, so he wants to take off the heavy responsibility of the firearms supervisor." Li Zhang raised his head at the moment and looked at Liu E's eyes, and said without dodging.

"What, do you want to put all your energy into that money bank?" Liu E couldn't help but snort coldly when she mentioned Qian Xing, Li Zhang's things naturally couldn't hide from her eyes, but she didn't bother to pay attention to things like this.

"The eldest lady is right, I really plan to focus on the money bank." Li Zhang nodded and admitted.

"You...... If you don't do a good official, you plan to be a businessman? Liu E finally showed an annoyed expression at this time and scolded angrily, she knew about Qian Xing, but in her opinion, no matter how well Qian Xing did, it was just a place for businessmen, and it didn't even go up to the table, let alone compare with the firearms supervisor.

"Don't underestimate the money bank, now the money bank has issued hundreds of millions of money just as long as the capital, and the warehouse is also full of copper coins, and these money can be invested to eat interest, and the monthly income is not less than one million, this is still a very conservative estimate, if you let it go, the profit of the money bank will only be higher!" Li Zhang replied very seriously at this time.

"What? Money banks actually issued so many money notes? When Liu E heard the figure of hundreds of millions of guan, she couldn't help but show a shocked expression, you must know that the tax revenue of the Great Song Dynasty last year was only about 100 million guan, but now a small money bank can issue hundreds of millions of yuan, this is the real rich country.

"Don't be surprised, the money bank is originally a place where money makes money, and after our money bank has a reputation, others take the family's savings to the money bank to save, and we give him money as a certificate, on the surface, the consistent copper money for the consistent money, but in fact, we have always issued three copper money, and this involves a monetary principle......"

Li Zhang explained to Liu E in detail the operating principle of the money bank, as well as the source of profits, and even the future prospects, which is equivalent to giving Liu E a basic financial lesson, Liu E can rule such a large empire in an orderly manner, and she is not ignorant of some financial knowledge, but there was no systematic study in this area before, most of them are the scattered experiences she summed up from some examples, and now after Li Zhang's words, she can't help but have a feeling of sudden enlightenment.

"Big Lady, if the money bank can be extended to all parts of the country, then the economic lifeline of the entire Great Song Dynasty will be in the hands of the money bank, the merchants need to go through the money bank, the people need to go through the money bank, and even the court wars, road construction, water conservancy and other money will also go through the money bank, think about it, how big will the influence of the money bank be?" Li Zhang finally concluded again.

Liu E was also silent for a long time after hearing this, and finally looked at Li Zhang and said, "No wonder you had to ask Your Majesty to take advantage of the money bank, it seems that you have already prepared to dedicate the money bank to the imperial court?" ”

"That's natural, except for the imperial court, the money bank must not be in the hands of private individuals, especially the issuance of paper money, must be in the hands of the imperial court, in fact, if the power of money can be used, sometimes even without war, you can destroy a country!" Li Zhang spoke again at this time, Liu E was not surprised to know that Zhao Zhen had taken a part in the money bank, after all, with Liu E's suspicions, it would be strange if he did not arrange talents by Zhao Zhen's side.

I saw Liu E show a contemplative expression again at this time, and after a while, I saw her raise her eyes and look at Li Zhang, and then suddenly shook her head and said: "You can not do the official position of firearms supervisor, but you can't resign!" ”