"His Royal Highness! At present, the price of grain in Daxing City has risen, the price of rice has risen to 130 wen per bucket of rice, and the price of grain has also risen to 100 wen per bucket. Grain prices continue to rise, and I am afraid that the people of Guanzhong will be resentful. Daxing County ordered Su Sheng to play.

In the Chengtian Palace, Yang Yu sat firmly on the throne and looked down on the ministers.

"The price of food?" A gleam flashed in Yang Yoo's eyes.

"A month ago, what was the price of grain in Daxingcheng? What were the prices of food years ago? Yang Yu asked.

"A month ago, Daxingcheng was 100 yuan for rice, and 70 yuan per bucket of grain, and the price of rice was the same as this year ago." Su Shengdao.

"That means that food prices have only recently gone up." Yang Yu asked by standing up slightly.

Su Sheng paused, and immediately replied firmly: "Yes!" ”

"His Royal Highness! This grain price is really normal, and the grain price rises in June and July every year. Yu Shi Qingyun came out of the queue.

He is a member of the Qing family, and when Su Sheng reported the price of grain, he immediately refuted it.

"Normal?" Su Sheng snorted coldly, "It's not normal for food prices to rise at any time!" ”

Even if the price of food does not rise, there are still people who do not have enough to eat, not to mention the rise in food prices, Su Sheng hates these greedy families.

"You ......" Qingyun was furious, he was a dignified imperial historian with a high status, and he could withstand Su Sheng's yin and yang weird sarcasm.

"That's it!" Yang Yu shouted.

The entire Chengtian Hall immediately fell silent, and they all stared at Yang Yu.

"Dasi Nong!"

"Wechen is here!" Hu Yankai came out of the ranks.

"How long did food prices rise at this time last year? What was the price of food when it was at its highest? Yang Yu asked.

Qingyun's eyes shrank, and he found that His Royal Highness the King had asked two questions above the main points, and he couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart.

His Royal Highness the Acting King has always had the title of King Ren, and if His Royal Highness the Acting King knew that the rise in food prices would cause difficulties in the lives of ordinary people, then this year's food prices may have some twists and turns!

The other ministers were also excited, and couldn't help but look at Qingyun with playful eyes.

The acting king cannot be bullied, this has become the consensus of the ministers of Daxing Palace, and now the ministers have a hunch that this time the grain merchants in the Guanzhong region will be unlucky.

"His Royal Highness! Last year, the rise in food prices lasted for about three months in September. The highest price of grain is 150 wen per bucket. Hu Yankai reported truthfully.

"One hundred and fifty wen!" Yang Yu's face sank. The price is just outrageous.

You must know that when Luoyang City was besieged, Yang Yu organized the rescue of Luoyang and transported the price, which was only double the price. Last year's food prices could have soared to such a high level. Then this year's grain prices will definitely not fall below this price.

"Food prices are a little high!"

Yang Yu's voice was not loud. But in the ears of the ministers, there was a signal that His Royal Highness was dissatisfied with the price of grain.

Su Sheng and Hu Yankai couldn't help but feel excited, His Royal Highness the Acting King did not agree with this grain price. Blessed shall the people of the great city be prosperous.

Qingyun's heart sank, and he secretly said that it was not good, so he had to go up and say: "His Royal Highness the King of Qiqi, the rise in grain prices this time is really for a reason. ”

"Oh! Why? Yang Yu said lightly.

Although the tone was light, but a momentum rushed to his face, Yu Shi Qingyun only felt a pressure pressed over, and knew in his heart that His Royal Highness the Acting King could not be deceived, and this time there must be real evidence, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable, but fortunately, this time he was prepared.

"There are three reasons for this increase in food prices!" Yu Shi Qingyun thought for a while and organized the wording.

"First, now that the whole country is in turmoil, food prices are too high, although the people in the Guanzhong area live and work in peace and contentment under the leadership of His Royal Highness the Acting King, they are inevitably affected by the price of food in other places." Yu Shi Qingyun secretly slapped Yang Yu on the back.

"That's it!" The other ministers couldn't help but nod their heads in agreement.

However, seeing Yang Yu's expressionless face, everyone consciously closed their mouths.

"Second, the Guanzhong area has always had a lot of people and little land, and at this time of year, the new grain has not yet been beaten, the old grain has been eaten, the grain is lacking, and the price will naturally rise."

"There is no food in Guanzhong?" Yang Yu looked at the ministers and asked.

In the main hall, many ministers dodged their eyes, and they knew best whether there was food in Guanzhong, maybe there was less food on the market, but in the hands of those big landlords, big families, and big grain merchants, a large amount of grain must have been hoarded.

Yang Yu looked at the silent ministers, slightly disappointed in his heart, it seems that the power behind those grain merchants is very huge, and the entire courtiers unconsciously avoid the whole problem.

"Third, now that Jingzhao County has poured in millions of displaced people, the originally small amount of food is now even more scarce."

After Qingyun finished speaking, he bowed and bowed.

"In this case, this increase in food prices is inevitable!" Yang Yu's voice was slightly cold.

The ministers were silent. The entire court was in a stalemate.

"Otherwise, Weichen will come forward and convene the grain merchants of Daxing City to gather and discuss the price of grain." Gu Yi looked at the stiffness of the scene, and couldn't help but come forward to relieve the siege.

Yang Yu was silent for a long time and nodded slightly.

The ministers couldn't help but feel relieved, they really didn't want to stiffen with His Royal Highness the Acting King, and this result was the best outcome, after all, the food prices in the Guanzhong area were too high, which was really not conducive to stability.

"The highest grain price that this king can accept is a 20% increase!" Yang Yu immediately threw out the bottom line.

The ministers were stunned for a moment, and their originally excited hearts immediately sank.

Now that the price of grain has risen by 30 percent, if the price can only rise by 20 percent, then the price of grain in Daxing City will have to be lowered. The ministers couldn't help but shake their heads when they saw the gloomy faces of the officials led by Qingyun.

No one would want to let go of the fat that was about to come to their mouths, even if it was from the orders of His Royal Highness the Acting King.

A storm is coming, and all the ministers can meet it.

Night.

Qingjia Mansion.

In the hall, there were more than a dozen middle-aged people. These people all consciously gathered when they heard the rumors of the court today.

The head of the Qing family took the lead and sat on the main seat, and the one sitting next to him was Yushi Qingyun.

"What do you think of today's court affairs?" The head of the Qing family was the first to speak.

"There's nothing to see, the grain is in our hands, the acting king not only doesn't let us increase the price, but also lets us lower the price, how can there be such a cheap thing in the world." The head of the Xu family said unhappily.

The reserve price of the previous king of the court, Yang Yu, had already been thrown, and only 20% of the price was raised, which made everyone who was ready to do a big job very dissatisfied.

"His Royal Highness the Acting King is young and in a high position, and his behavior is a little arrogant, it's just nonsense!" The slightly chubby head of the Wu family scolded with a gloomy face.

Other large and small grain merchants. The landlords also complied.

"His Royal Highness. What if he directly caps the price of grain? Someone worried.

"Limit?" The head of the Wu family snorted coldly, "Then we won't give out food, so that the entire Jingzhao County will be short of food, what will we do when we see him Yang Yu?" ”

"It's the grain in our hands. What can he do with us? Many family heads said disdainfully.

They are deeply entrenched in Guanzhong. The relationship is deep. They are not afraid of the court at all, if Yang Guang is here, maybe they won't dare, but Yang Yu. It's not what holds them back.

Moreover, many people in the entire Daxing City have made a fortune recently, which makes them the grain merchants red-eyed, and now they finally waited for such a good opportunity, how could they miss it so easily.

"Okay, that's it, tomorrow Yan will come to the building to meet the old slippery head of the bone instrument for a while." The Qing family master clapped his head.

Yu Shi Qingyun sighed slightly, he knew that this was the result, but a dark cloud had been hanging over his heart, was there really no way for His Royal Highness the Acting King to deal with them?

Looking at the passionate crowd, Qingyun shook his head, and now he can't listen to these people who are hungry for profit.

Yanlailou has once again become a place for the gathering of wind and clouds, and today the grain merchants in the Guanzhong area gathered.

In front of Yanlai Building, there were full of luxury cars produced by the Ministry of Industry, and when the people passed in front of them, they all showed envious eyes, but these people did not know that a game related to their vital interests was about to begin.

"Shopkeeper Li!"

"Shopkeeper Qi."

"Yun Family Master!"

The greetings continued.

"Lord Jingzhao County has arrived!" A roll call came.

A luxurious four-wheeled carriage stopped in front of the house of Yanlai Building, and the grain merchants couldn't help flashing a trace of envy, it is said that the four-wheeled carriage that Gu Yi rode in was the first batch of carriages built by the Ministry of Industry.

All the wood is the highest quality material, and it is produced in the same batch as that given to Jiangdu Yang Guang.

"See Lord Bone!" The crowd saluted.

"Hmm!" Gu Yi responded lightly, he only has proud capital, after Wei Wensheng died, he was the head of the civil officials in Daxing City, of course he would not value these grain merchants very much.

The bone instrument took the lead today, and other grain merchants entered one after another, no matter what the result was, the meeting must be held.

"Everyone! I believe that the purpose of today's old man's visit is understandable, and there is not much nonsense about the bones, so I will simply say a few words. "Bone Yi said.

"Lord Bone, please speak, we will definitely listen to our hearts." The head of the Qing family said respectfully.

Gu Yi nodded and said, "Now that the whole country is in turmoil, only Daxing City is still stable, thanks to the merits of His Royal Highness the Acting King." ”

Everyone nodded, no matter what, Daxing City can have such a situation, and His Royal Highness the Acting King is indeed a great contribution.

"But in the old man's opinion, the stability of my Daxing City is about to be destroyed, I believe you must know the reason." Gu Yi's eyes were sharp, forcing everyone to look at them.

Everyone couldn't help but avoid Gu Yi's eyes, and their hearts were empty.

"Food prices are the top priority for the stability of Guanzhong, and you are grateful to the country, but you let the price of food rise, do you want to be sinners in Daxingcheng?" Gu Yi asked.

"What Lord Gu said is polite, it is my Qing family's responsibility to stabilize Daxing City, and the Qing family is willing to put all the five thousand quintals of grain in the granary into the market at the price of 90 wen per bucket." The head of the Qing family took the lead in saying that ninety wen was exactly twenty percent of the price increase set by Yang Yu.

"Five thousand quintals of ......" Gu Yi held his breath for a while, there are millions of people in Daxing City, plus other people, what can five thousand quintals be used for. (To be continued......)