Datang: At the beginning, Li Er eavesdropped on his heart

Chapter 322

During the walk, Li Min was surrounded by many people, besides Wei Zheng and Cheng Yaojin, there were also representatives who took in hundreds of refugees on the road.

Everyone was furious, and when they heard that these rich and powerful gentry hid food, they were furious.

Li Yin couldn't help frowning when he heard everyone's complaints, Wei Zheng also sensed something was wrong, and scolded anxiously.

"I asked everyone to come here to find a solution, not to complain!"

After the words fell, Li Min felt his head relaxed a lot, and then explained the situation again.

"Do you have any good ideas? This matter is related to the survival of the people in Yizhou, so we cannot slack off."

It was only when several refugee representatives realized the seriousness of the problem that they began to make suggestions.

"Your Highness, why don't you let it out and say that we want to buy food at a high price." A refugee representative's eyes lit up, and he said it right away.

Cheng Yaojin suddenly frowned.

"Where do we have the money to buy?" He said very displeased.

Li Yin's face darkened too, but he also knew that the representative had something to say, so he let him continue.

"My lord, if you say you want to buy it, you don't necessarily have to buy it. Just wait for them to bring out the grain, and then we can forcibly requisition it."

"Absolutely not!"

After the talent finished speaking, Li Yin raised his hand to deny it, without the slightest hesitation.

"It's really not appropriate to do this. These rich gentry and the Yizhou officials are intricately connected. If we let them seize the opportunity rashly, they will definitely bring it to the court."

Wei Zheng sighed, knowing that Wei Wang Li Tai, who was far away in Chang'an City, hoped that Li Yin would make trouble during the disaster relief, so that he could make use of it.

A few more people came up with ideas, but after careful consideration, Li Min still rejected them all, and the room was silent for a while.

Cheng Yaojin couldn't see it, so he opened his mouth carelessly.

"This one won't work, that one won't work. In my old way, these people, wealthy gentry, should be thrown in jail. They'll be beaten to pieces. I'm afraid they won't hand over their money and food?"

Several representatives of the refugees also felt that this method was the most practical, but they never thought that they would be refuted by Li Yin and Wei Zheng without waiting for Cheng Yaojin's words to fall.

"They don't understand. Don't you, Duke Lu, understand either!" Wei Zheng asked angrily.

Cheng Yaojin's face darkened, and he immediately died down, knowing that his words were too radical.

Li Yin sighed, frowning tightly but his brain was running fast.

Suddenly he raised his head and his eyes lit up.

"It seems that Your Highness has come up with a good idea." Wei Zheng checked his words, and he was relieved to see Li Yin's demeanor.

Li Min didn't mean to show off, he nodded and said.

"I want to imitate the Overlord and hold a Hongmen Banquet!"

Ok?
As soon as Li Min finished speaking, he saw Wei Zheng's thoughtful look and exclaimed.

"Courtesy first, then attack. There's nothing wrong with saying this!" Wei Zheng immediately felt that it was feasible.

Others were also shocked and immediately admired Li Min.

But everyone was stunned on the spot after Li Min mentioned the detailed arrangements.

"Just wait for these people to come over and entertain them in the open air in the palace. I'll see who can resist submission."

After hearing this, Wei Zheng became dumbfounded. He only felt that Li Yin's scheming was unfathomable, but he couldn't deny that Li Yin was always able to surprise when dealing with difficult problems.

As a result, invitations were sent out from the office one after another, signed by Li Min personally, and all the wealthy people in the city accepted them with sincerity and fear.

The fat rich gentry opened the invitation and was shocked when he saw the content. He hurriedly sent people to invite all the rich gentry in the city.

"What kind of medicine is sold in His Royal Highness Liang's gourd?" Fat Fushen was full of doubts, and a bad feeling came out.

It didn't take long for many people to come to his house one after another, all of them were bloated and didn't look affected by the disaster.

When everyone arrived, the fat rich gentleman cleared his throat and spoke first.

"Everyone must have received the invitation from King Liang. I called you here today just to have a good discussion."

Fat Fushen cut straight to the point, causing everyone to frown and their faces to be heavy.

"What does His Royal Highness King Liang mean by this? Could it be that he has other plans for inviting us to his Xingyuan to have a banquet?"

A wealthy gentry spoke, and someone took up the conversation shortly afterwards.

"It's not that he wants our food. Anyway, as long as we insist on not paying it, he will have nothing to do with us."

Fat Fushen listened to what everyone said, and nodded involuntarily.

"It seems that His Highness Prince Liang asked us to go to the banquet for two purposes."

"One is to ask us for food again, and the other is to be soft."

Oh?
Everyone was excited when they heard the fat rich gentleman's words. If Li Min really surrendered, this would be the most glorious moment in their lives.

"We have to give Prince Liang some face. If he can realize that our food will not be donated in vain, it will be okay to give him a little bit of food after negotiation." A person burst out laughing.

Fat Fushen also nodded again and again, thinking that it was feasible, and laughed.

"Then I'll give him a little bit and show my favor. I just hope that everyone will stick to it and not let go."

"We have no beams!"

Fat Fushen had a complacent look on his face, but he deeply understood what it meant to not reveal his wealth, and he immediately gained the approval of others.

At the same time, in Chang'an City, in the Tai Chi Hall, people were furious.

"These rebellious ministers dare to play dirty tricks with me. Yizhou doesn't have a grain of food. Why don't I see those officials and rich gentry starve to death!"

Li Shimin was furious, but he had just read the message from Li Min Fei Ge, and he couldn't help but be furious on the spot.

The letter is only a few words, but it is helpless.

According to my father, the situation in Yizhou is far beyond our expectations. Hunger is everywhere, there is no food, government and business collusion, and sons and ministers are blocked everywhere.

Li Shimin waved his hand and asked Wang De to read the contents of the letter aloud. Everyone's expressions changed for a moment.

Some of the important ministers in the DPRK became nervous, but they knew the intricate relationships in the officialdom. People below were not allowed to help the DPRK and China in any year, and they had their own benefits.

Now that things are getting serious, the officials are very anxious, lest they will be involved in this matter.

"Your Majesty, I think a thorough investigation should be carried out!" Li Junxian stood up with his hands raised.

Wu Wang Li Ke couldn't stand it anymore, and said bluntly.

"Your Majesty, King Liang has a lot of troubles in Yizhou. If we let these corrupt officials go unpunished, wouldn't it be cold to his heart!"

Please His Majesty investigate this matter thoroughly!

Several ministers who were good friends with Li Min stood up one after another. Li Shimin frowned tightly and remained silent for a while.

(End of this chapter)