In the 13 years since the beginning of the summer, grain prices in various localities have soared, and household departments and provinces have successively put in grain stocks to stabilize prices, but they still have not curbed the rising momentum.

Among them, two Beijing, Youzhou, Hangzhou, Yingtian and other places have risen by at least two percent, and the people are very resentful, and the pressure on the imperial court is not small.

Food, clothing, housing and transportation, people's livelihood is related, and no one can be careless.

The household department has collected the situation of various parties and made a detailed analysis, and the current rise in grain prices is the result of a mixture of many factors.

First and foremost is natural disasters!

About 15 years ago, the Six Arts School and the Royal Academy set up a special climate observation and research team, accumulating more than ten years of data, and the situation is very clear.

The temperature is generally reduced, especially in the north, cold, lack of precipitation, grain production is significantly reduced, even in the south of the Yangtze River, Suzhou and Hangzhou generation, there has been a wide range of snowfall and cooling, the snow lasts for more than ten days, crushing countless trees that freeze to death, it is rare in the past years.

There is no doubt that the climate has entered the Xiaoice River period, but fortunately, the Great Song Dynasty has invested in successive years, renovated water conservancy projects, dug canals to divert water, built truths, and popularized fertile field flour, so as to barely maintain grain production in the north and avoid large-scale famine.

It's just that compared to natural disasters, another problem is more serious, and that is industrial development.

The increase in investment in various places, the construction of factories, the digging of mines, the construction of railways, all have to occupy land, and it is also the best land, as mentioned earlier, because of the mining, even caused the whole village to be swallowed by mudslides.

Cultivated land was lost, water was squeezed out by industry, cash crops replaced grain crops, and from north to south, the trend was irrepressible, and the grain shortage in the Great Song Dynasty had reached about 20 percent.

This year, it will reach an unprecedented 25 percent, and the situation is already very serious.

However, at this time, there was a general boycott of the new currency of the Great Song Dynasty overseas, coupled with the endless rebellions, the cessation of commercial trade, the inability to transport foreign grain, and the lack of local production.

"At present, the household department, as well as the warehouses in various provinces, have been inventoried, and the grain storage is enough for all the people for half a year. Even if there is no foreign food, we can survive for more than two years by relying on local production and storage, and as long as we can clean up the rebellion and resume commercial trade during this time, we can rest easy! ”

Zeng Bu gave his own conclusion.

The military department is full of confidence, and the two-year counterinsurgency is not a short time, and the reorganization of the army and the implementation of the rank system have already been completed by two-thirds, and it will be completed within the year.

By next year at the latest, hundreds of thousands of troops will be able to drive out.

There are soldiers and generals, and they can still starve?

Dare not accept new dollars, dare not sell grain?

Believe it or not, it's just gone!

Wang Shao was murderous, "Those barbarians are tight, they don't need to clean up, kill a few fat chickens, and the monkeys won't dare to make trouble!" ”

He said it funny, which caused a burst of laughter, and Zhang Dian said: "Indeed, with the current national situation, we don't have to worry about outsiders, what we really have to worry about is our own people!" Those bastard things, for fear that the world will not be chaotic, should all be killed! ”

Zhang Dian was so angry, and the rest of the people were also related.

Just over a month ago, several newspapers disclosed a secret piece of Zhang Fangping's work.

It is mentioned that Zhang Xianggong had foreseen the overseas rebellion for a long time, and wrote to remind His Majesty to take precautions, but because of the obstruction and neglect of some people, this extremely prescient note was not taken seriously, and when the problem was discovered, the overseas chaos, Tianzhu alone, there were millions of rebels and thieves, and it had reached the point of being out of control.

It stands to reason that in addition to the political affairs hall and the six important ministers, even ordinary officials can't see it, and I really don't know how these newspapers got it, which can be called supernatural.

What is even more surprising is that more and more newspapers are following up, at first only disclosing a few paragraphs, and later at length, quoting Zhang Fangping's views, as well as many scholars and literati, newspaper writers, following up on reports and writing editorials.

The spearhead is getting clearer and clearer, that is Wang Ningan, and there is also the political hall!

And this round of operation has clear steps, very ingenious, layer by layer...... For example, Zhang Fangping criticized overseas for being too harsh and looting, provoking popular uprisings.

When the rebellion in Tianzhu and other places expanded, the newspapers unanimously praised Zhang Fangping for his foresight, insight, and strategic vision.

As the rebellion deepened, trade was affected, and people's livelihood was affected, so they followed up on the report and came up with some of Zhang Fangping's views, saying that the government affairs hall was excessively exploited, and that it controlled the vassal state with hegemony and power, and did not practice benevolent government, harmed others and themselves, made the people innocent, and ruled the country wrongly.

All in all, under the praise of these people, Zhang Fangping became Zhuge Liang who knew everything like a god.

And the political hall standing opposite Zhang Xianggong has become an arrogant and incompetent person.

Naturally, there was a strong voice that Zhang Xianggong should return to the political hall because he was honest and sought the country, and only Zhang Xianggong could save the crisis.

Coincidentally, during this time, Zhang Fangping also arrived in Kaifeng, several academies invited him to give lectures, the gentry of Kaifeng, the officials of Zhishi, and many other people, all went to visit Zhang Fangping.

Surrounded by everyone and praised by the newspapers, Zhang Xianggong, who had been cautious all his life, also became fluttering, and his criticism of the court situation became more and more sharp.

Among them, he cursed the most is the credit currency system, he believes that the court, there are no villains and ill-intentioned people, there is no gold and silver constraints, unscrupulous, the issuance of new banknotes, will only cause great trouble, now the price of food has skyrocketed, prices are extremely high, the people are full of complaints, all related to the issuance of new banknotes.

Only by abolishing the new banknotes and returning to the gold and silver standard will prices inevitably fall and trade with overseas will become normal, and the predicament of the Great Song Dynasty can be solved.

Zhang Fangping's opinion has been regarded as a golden rule by many people, and it has been spread everywhere, and many schools and academies and young people from all over the country have taken it as a guideline, and they can hear how Zhang Xianggong thinks at every turn, and the imperial court's practice is very wrong...... Zhang Dian was worried, "Master, Zhang Fangping's rhetoric is fundamentally reversing black and white, nonsense, and endless disasters, the disciple thinks that the old thing should be arrested immediately, and the people around him, including those who are waving the flag and shouting for him, will not be able to shut their mouths if they don't kill a few!" ”

Lu Huiqing also said: "Although they say two words, it won't be good, but the people's hearts are fluctuating, the people don't trust the court, and whatever decree we promulgate will be questioned and difficult to implement, it is indeed a big problem, Master, I think the political hall must have an attitude!" ”

"What attitude? Brother Jifu, you are too soft-handed, you should be killed, they don't shed tears when they don't see the coffin, and if they don't cut off a few heads, the world won't be stable! "Zhang Dan is a strong advocate of hands-on.

Wang Ningan silently calculated the time, he gave Tianzhu three months, and now a month and a half have passed, "Wait a little longer, Zhang Fangping doesn't have that much ability, and he doesn't have so many supporters, he is now a swollen pufferfish, the key is the group of people behind him...... This time we're going to settle the accounts thoroughly, so we'll have to figure it out for me, and then we're done! ”

"Disciple obeys!"

Zhang Dian said excitedly, he has been preparing for a long time, just waiting for the big killing!

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The net has been cast here, but Zhang Fangping's side has not yet noticed that the old man is still in a very excited state, and it is a bit of a dead wood in spring.

After Zhishi, the loneliness of that period can make people go crazy, and now there are people around him, and there are people worshipping him, and there are people everywhere who are hugging each other, and there are adoring eyes everywhere, even if he has been trained in the sea for decades, he can't hold it.

The court is indeed wrong, the old man, as an important minister, should help the community and eradicate the traitors, even if he will offend people and lose his life, he will not hesitate to do so.

Zhang Fangping continued to lecture, write articles, and express opinions, and was even busier than when he was in the court. He felt that he couldn't do it alone, and he should win over more people in order to turn things around.

Although I don't appreciate Wen Yanbo very much, I have to say that Wen Xianggong is the only candidate who has enough weight. Zhang Fangping took out half a day and came to visit Lao Wen.

After all, he is a big man of the same generation, Lao Wen is not easy to turn away, and after meeting, Zhang Fangping said: "The younger brother is soft-spoken and shallow, far less wise and far-reaching than Brother Kuanfu, and Delong is respectful...... If Brother Kuanfu can stand up and speak up for the common people, the younger brother is willing to follow Brother Kuanfu and be a pawn for you! ”

Wen Yanbo looked at Zhang Fangping, whose face was ruddy and his voice was high-pitched, and suddenly shook his head...... It's like it, it's like yourself!

Those old Wen also had ups and downs, when he first sat on the cold bench, Wen Yanbo was even more eager than Zhang Fangping, looking forward to getting up again and taking power again, Zhang Fangping's fanaticism was the same as he was back then.

At this moment, Wen Yanbo is still chasing power and thinking about making a comeback, but after experiencing many times, he has calmed down, at least he will not be as confused as Zhang Fangping!

"Brother Antao, the most important thing in your proposition is to restore the gold standard, am I right?"

"Well, that's true, Brother Kuanfu, is there a problem?"

Wen Yanbo smiled faintly, "I don't dare, it's just that the old man thinks that if the gold standard is restored, prices will inevitably fall, and the impact may be even greater!" ”

"How so!"

Zhang Fangping shook his head vigorously, "Brother Kuanfu, people's livelihood is difficult, prices have come down, and the people have more benefits, how can you say that it is not good?" ”

"Hahaha!"

Wen Yanbo turned over and laughed, "Brother Andao, the old man doesn't want to comment on right and wrong, but purely from the perspective of economic operation, the decline in prices seems to be even more terrifying!" ”

Zhang Fangping held back his anger, "I want to hear high opinions." ”

"It's very simple, the common people often say that the grace of a drop of water is reciprocated by a spring. In times of crisis, pulling others can get double the reward, and helping the weak will be respected by everyone...... Have you ever wondered what would happen if prices fell? ”

"What's the situation?"

"If you help someone today, you will get a discount in return...... To put it more bluntly, this month's labor is worth 10 yuan, and the next month's labor is worth 8 yuan. If the price of goods falls, the income will also decrease more and more, most people have no hope, dare not spend money, the whole country will be lifeless and hopeless. ”

Wen Yan Bolara was miscellaneous, and said a lot, but Zhang Fangping couldn't listen to a word.

He really doesn't understand, what is the relationship between prices and doing good, and he can't figure out why prices are falling, and the people have no hope.

"Brother Kuanfu, forgive the little brother for being foolish, I really don't understand your high arguments...... The little brother dared to say, is Brother Kuanfu ready to lend a hand? ”

Wen Yanbo spread his hands, "Brother Andao, it's not that the old man doesn't want to help, but he can't help!" ”

"Alas! Brother Kuanfu, that little brother can only say goodbye! ”

Zhang Fang was in high spirits and left the cottage...... Wen Yanbo looked at his back and kept shaking his head, some people are just not good at learning and have a clear head...... If you go on like this, maybe Wang Ningan will really win. Wen Yanbo didn't have the heart to persuade Zhang Fangping anything, you are willing to be held and respected, that is your choice...... It's just that you really think that you are like a god and have the ability to penetrate the heavens and the earth, it will be ridiculous!

Obviously, Zhang Fangping did not have the knowledge and pattern of Lao Wen, and in the following days, he continued to run around, giving lectures on the altar, and the Zhishi officials, science scholars, and more down-and-out literati who were originally dormant in Kaifeng were all gathered together.

Whenever there is bad news, they are like the New Year.

Look, that's what happens if we don't listen to us!

Let's see, what kind of ability can the political hall have?

In a blink of an eye, there were still ten days left in the three-month period, and a war report sent from Tianzhu was placed on the prime minister's desk...... nt

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