Chapter 703: Xu Yizhong

Setting up a military camp seems simple, but it has a lot of implications.
Contacting Liu Zhao behind Gu Jiu, Shaofu Jialing had to think more.
He tentatively asked, "Is this your idea, or the idea of ​​His Royal Highness?"
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "I know what my ancestors are worried about. You are worried about my private use of public equipment, and that Liu Zhao will mix sand into the newly established military camp, threatening the safety of the capital."
Shaofu Clan Ling sighed, "In the position of the old man, I can’t help but worry. As you know, there is a lot of chaos in the court now. There must be many people with similar ideas. Even your majesty will give birth to suspicion, the prince. The situation will become more embarrassing."
Gu Jiu said softly: "The worry of the ancestors is not unreasonable. But everything has two sides. Your Majesty may be suspicious of His Majesty’s intentions. Conversely, you can use the opportunity of setting up military camps to strengthen your control over the capital and further consolidate your Majesty’s The control of the court. Your Majesty might not miss such a good opportunity."
Shaofu Clan Ling nodded secretly, "What you said makes sense. In that case, why do you propose to build a military camp?"
"Because this is the best plan for Xinmin County."
"But it will endanger the interests of His Highness."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Years ago, this place was a wasteland. I saw him from scratch, from worthless to worth a thousand dollars. Xinmin County is the Xinmin County of Dazhou, but it is also my Gu Jiu's. child.
It is worthwhile to sacrifice a little bit of Liu Zhao's interests for the children. I believe your Majesty can also appreciate my feelings for Xinmin County, far better than the pursuit of power. "
Shao Fu Jia Ling frowned, and suddenly, he seemed to be unable to see through Gu Jiu.
He thought he had seen through Gu Jiu's intention to take this step. At this moment, he was confused again.
The game that seemed to be clear at first has become chaotic again, and the outcome is difficult to determine.
Shaofu Jialing raised the teacup, covering the surprised color at the corner of his mouth.
After a while, he said to Gu Jiu: "The old man is already in the past. He has gone through four dynasties and has experienced too many treacherous things. I thought I had already seen the situation of the world, but now I realize that I am an old fool."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Old ancestors can still work in the position of Shaofu Jialing for seven or eight years."
The young man's family Ling shook his head repeatedly, "I'm old, no more. The grandson came back alive, and the old man's wish has been fulfilled. If I plan to work for another two or three years, he actively resigns. The greed for power will only annoy your majesty."
The grandson of Shaofu Jialing was framed by Chaoyang Princess a few years ago, causing a series of subsequent chaos.
In a fit of anger, Gu Jiu threw this grandson into the mine as a mine slave.
Later he was thrown into a farm as a serf.
It wasn't until the year before last that it was ‘found’ by people from the Shaofu Family Order.
After several years of living as a slave, the grandson of this dwarfed prodigal finally settled down. Don't dare to do anything wrong.
Gu Jiu refilled the teacup of Shaofu Jialing, "One day, if the ancestors really quit the Shaofu Jialing position, if he doesn't dislike it, he might as well teach at Shanhe Academy."
Shaofu Jialing was stunned, and completely unexpected that Gu Jiu had come to teach him at Shanhe Academy.
After he recovered, he waved his hand again and again, "The old man doesn't learn or know how to teach, and he is misleading his children."
Gu Jiu laughed, "The ancestors are polite. Shanhe Academy not only teaches students how to perform imperial examinations, but also offers a number of subjects, and there are many students who apply for this subject.
The group of Juren students who graduated smoothly last year, who scored 95 points or more in their skills, were all robbed by the Ministry of Households. They failed to get the Jinshi, but relying on the number of skills, they also entered the court. Even just a small official is a leap in life.
At the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Households has already greeted the academy, and all those who are outstanding in the number of subjects are reserved for them. Because of the favor of the Ministry of Households, the number of students who choose to study skills this year has increased by 20%.
The Mathematics and Mathematics Department is promising. The masters of Mathematics and Mathematics Department are trying to compile new teaching materials, because the old teaching materials can no longer meet the needs of students. If the ancestors are interested, they can also participate in the compilation of teaching materials.
Secretly told my ancestors that some students from the Imperial College had asked someone to buy the textbooks from our college. Maybe in two years, some Guozijian students will transfer to our Shanhe Academy. "
puff!
Looking like Gu Jiu from the Shaofu family, the family leader lowered his voice and said, "Students who rob the Guozijian, the Guozijian will hate Shanhe Academy."
Gu Jiu said lightly: "Speaking of teaching the Imperial College for hundreds of years, it is still the same old thing, and even the textbooks have not changed. Times are different, and teaching should also keep pace with the times. Just learning the four books and five classics is not enough to deal with imperial examinations."
"Just talk about it in front of the old man, don't take it outside to talk. Beware of becoming a target of public criticism."
"Thanks to the ancestors for reminding me, I know great and I won't talk nonsense."
The Young Man's Family Ling stroked his beard, "Listening to your introduction to Shanhe Academy, the old man can't wait to resign tomorrow."
"It's a great honor for younger generations! Old ancestors can go to the academy at any time. I will also ask someone to contact you for the compilation of teaching materials."
"It's not in a hurry. The old man is coming over today, there is one more thing."
Gu Jiu knew it well, "But for disaster relief?"
"Sure enough, I can't hide anything from you." Shaofu Jialing didn't hide it either.
Gu Jiu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I know how serious the food crisis is. My ancestors don’t need to tell me about it. I don’t want to sell it. I have food, but why should I take it out? Now the food business is profitable. I sell it myself. Food is more profitable than selling it to the court."
Speaking of food, Gu Jiu changed from being gentle before and became very sharp. It's an attitude of business affairs.
The young man's family frowned, "The conditions can be discussed. Can you tell the old man, how much food do you have?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "The granary of the big family is full of grain. But they are not willing to take it out. They are all waiting for the price of grain to rise to the highest price before selling the grain in their hands.
Moreover, as far as I know, there have been rations in various state capitals. Food prices have been pushed up further. But the government's warehouse was already empty enough to run mice, and there was no grain to stabilize grain prices, and the grain in the Beijing warehouse could not be moved. Really burning eyebrows!
If one is not good, there will be a big mess. Raise your arms, you will kill the officials and rebel. At that time, we must pay ten times, a hundred times more than the current price to quell the chaos. "
The young man made his face serious, "Since you already know the severity of the disaster, as a member of the Liu family, how can you just ignore it?"
Gu Jiu sneered and said, "I am not the only one in Liu's family. I am not the only one who has food."
"Their little food is not enough to stuff your teeth. The old man was forced by your majesty to have no choice but to come to you. The current situation is that it is difficult to buy food if you have money. As you said, those families treated If the price of food is not the highest, they are not willing to sell the food in their hands. The imperial court has made repeated orders and not to collect food, which is of no use to these families.
Shaofu Jialing did not cover up, and laid out the difficulties of the court one by one.
"The imperial court urgently needs a large amount of grain to be put on the market to stabilize grain prices, forcing those big households to sell the grain in their hands. I think about it, you can do the most, maybe you have a way to solve this problem."
Gu Jiu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "You can use the grain stored in the Jingcang to stabilize grain prices."
"Jingcang can't move, absolutely. It's a million people, and the three major battalions in the capital all count on Jingcang to eat. Even the border garrison also counts on Jingcang."
"There's no food? Who are you lie? When I passed in the morning, there was obviously so much food."
The grain shop across the street was besieged, and a large group of civilians who had not bought rations were making trouble.
"The grain has been sold out, please be early if you want to buy grain."
"It's clearly a lie. I saw with my own eyes that there was so much food piled up in the backyard."
"Why not sell us food? It's not that we don't give money."
"Yes, why not sell our food."
"You can buy it, thirty wen per catty."
"Snatching money, thirty wen per catty, a full double than earlier."
"You don't need to buy it if the price is too high. Go away, we're going to close the door.
"There is still food in the Sihai Food Shop. It is still the morning price, so please go quickly. It will be gone if you go late."
I don't know who yelled, and the small people who were in front of the grain and oil store ran to the Sihai grain and oil store at the end of the market.
The young man frowned, "The price of food in the capital has risen to such a high level. How can this be good?"
Gu Jiu glanced a few times, and asked casually: "Across from Zhu's grain and oil shop?"
Maid Aqing nodded, "It is the shop of Zhu's house."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Old ancestors, I remember that the Zhu family of Chengenbo Mansion was the largest grain merchant in the capital. At this time, the Zhu family should stand up and share the worries for the court. How could it take the initiative to raise prices? Why don't you impeach the Zhu family?"
Xiaofu Jialing frowned, "The old meeting will ask Cheng Enbo to ask about the situation."
Gu Jiu laughed, "At this time, why doesn't the court let the Zhu family hand over the grain to stabilize grain prices. As the largest grain merchant in Beijing, this consciousness must be attained."
"The Zhu family has long not been the largest grain merchant in Beijing." Others don't know, but the Shaofu family makes it clear.
The Zhu family has been deteriorating over the years, and every profitable business has powerful competitors, and the Zhu family has been in embarrassment. Market share has shrunk repeatedly.
By investing in Gu Jiu's business, he has a considerable income every year.
"Xiao Jiu, the old man didn't let you take out the food for nothing. As long as you are willing to share the worries for the court, please mention any conditions."
Gu Jiu didn't give the slightest face, "Sharing the worries for the court, no benefits. For this thankless thing, the ancestors should find someone else. For example, the Zhu family, I believe they must be happy to share the worries for your majesty."
The young man’s family commander gritted his teeth and simply promised to make great profits, "If the old man promises to let His Royal Highness return to the court, can you share the worries for the court and take out the food?"