Setting up a military camp may seem simple, but it involves a lot.

Contacting Liu Zhao who was behind Gu Jiu, the Shaofu family order had to think about it.

He tentatively asked: Is this your idea, or His Royal Highness's idea?

Gu Jiu smiled softly, I know what my ancestors are worried about you. You are worried about my private use of public equipment, and you are worried that Liu Zhao will mix sand into the newly set up military camp, threatening the safety of the capital.

The Shaofu Jialing sighed, In the old man's position, I have to worry. You also know that the court is very chaotic now, and there must be a lot of people who think similarly. Even His Majesty will be suspicious, Eldest Prince The situation will become more and more embarrassing.”

Gu Jiu said softly: The old ancestor's worries are not unreasonable. But there are two sides to everything. Your Majesty may be suspicious of His Highness' intentions, and in turn, you can use the opportunity of setting up a military camp to strengthen your control over the capital and further consolidate your majesty's control over the capital. The imperial court's control. His Majesty may not miss such a good opportunity.

The Shaofu family order nodded secretly, You have a point. If that's the case, why do you still propose to build a military camp?

Because for Xinmin County, this is the best solution.

But it will endanger the interests of His Highness.

Gu Jiu laughed, Many years ago, this place was a piece of wasteland. I watched him grow from nothing, from worthless to worth thousands of dollars. Xinmin County, is the Xinmin County of Dazhou, but it is also my Gu Jiu's. child.

For the sake of the child, it is worth sacrificing a little bit of Liu Zhao's interests. I believe His Majesty can also understand that my feelings for Xinmin County are far greater than my pursuit of rights.

Shaofu Jialing frowned slightly, suddenly, he seemed unable to see through Gu Jiu.

He thought he had seen through Gu Jiu's intention for taking this step, but at this moment, he was confused again.

The originally seemingly clear chess game has become chaotic again, and the outcome is uncertain.

The Shaofu family order held up the teacup, covering the surprised look at the corner of his mouth.

After a while, he said to Gu Jiu: The old man is already a rare age. He has gone through four dynasties and experienced too many treacherous things. I thought I had seen through the world, but today I realized that I am an old fool.

Gu Jiu laughed, The old ancestor can still work in the position of the household order of the Shaofu for seven or eight years.

The Shaofu family order shook his head again and again, I'm old, I can't do it anymore. The grandson came back alive, and the old man's wish has been fulfilled. I plan to work for another two or three years, and I will take the initiative to resign. Greed for power and position will only make His Majesty bored.

The eldest grandson of Shaofu Jialing,

A few years ago, she was framed by Princess Chaoyang, which caused a series of subsequent chaos.

In a fit of rage, Gu Jiu threw the eldest grandson into the mine as a miner's slave.

Later, he was thrown to the farm as a serf.

It wasn't until the year before last that he was 'found' by the Shaofu family order.

After living in slavery for several years, this grandson of a prodigal family finally calmed down. Don't dare to do anything wrong again.

Gu Jiu refilled the teacup of the Shaofu Jialing, One day, my ancestor, if he really resigns from the Shaofu Jialing's position, if he doesn't dislike it, he might as well teach at Shanhe Academy.

The Shaofu's family order was stunned, completely unexpected that Gu Jiu's stroke of genius invited him to teach at Shanhe Academy.

After regaining his senses, he waved his hands again and again, I don't know how to learn, and if I go to teach, I will mislead my students.

Gu Jiu laughed, The ancestors are polite. Shanhe Academy not only teaches students how to take the imperial examination, but also offers math subjects, and quite a few students apply for this subject.

Of the batch of Juren students who successfully graduated last year, all those who scored more than 95 points in spells were snatched up by the Ministry of Household Affairs. They failed to pass the Jinshi examination, but they also successfully entered the imperial court by relying on their spells. Even if it is just a small official, it is a leap in life.

This year has just started, and the household department has already greeted the academy, and all those who are outstanding in the first subject of mathematics will be reserved for them. Because of the favor of the Ministry of Finance, 20% more students chose to study mathematics this year.

Mathematics has great promise, and the teachers of Mathematics are trying to compile new textbooks, because the old textbooks can no longer meet the needs of students. If the ancestors are interested, they can also participate in the grand event of compiling textbooks.

Secretly tell the old ancestor a news that a student from the Imperial College entrusted someone to buy textbooks from our academy. Maybe in two years, some Guozijian students will transfer to our Shanhe Academy.

puff!

The Shaofu family order followed Gu Jiu's appearance, and said in a low voice: Stealing the students from the Imperial College, the entire Imperial College will hate Shanhe Academy to death.

Gu Jiu said lightly: It is said that the Imperial Academy has been teaching for hundreds of years, and it is still the same old way, even the teaching materials have not changed. The times have changed, and teaching should also keep pace with the times. Just learning the Four Books and Five Classics well is not enough to cope with the imperial examination.

It's fine to say this in front of the old man, don't take it outside. Be careful to become the target of public criticism.

Thank you for reminding me, my ancestor, I know how powerful I am, so I won't talk nonsense.

The Shaofu family order stroked his beard, I heard you introduce Shanhe Academy, I wish I could resign tomorrow.

It's a great honor for the juniors! The ancestors can come to the academy at any time. I will also have someone contact you about compiling the textbooks.

It's not urgent. The old man is here today, and there is one more thing to do.

Gu Jiu knew it well, But for disaster relief food?

Sure enough, I can't hide anything from you. The Shaofu family order didn't hide anything either.

Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, My ancestors don't need to tell me how serious the food crisis is. I know everything about it. I don't want to keep it. I have food, but why should I take it out? The food business is huge profits now. I sell it myself Grain can make more money than selling it to the court.”

When talking about food, Gu Jiu changed from his gentleness before to become very sharp. It's a businesslike attitude.

The Shaofu Jialing frowned, Conditions can be negotiated. Can you tell the old man how much food you have?

Gu Jiu laughed, The granary of the big family is full of grain. But they are not willing to take it out, and they are waiting for the grain price to rise to the highest level before selling the grain in their hands.

Moreover, as far as I know, food storage has occurred in all state capitals. Food prices were further driven up. However, the government's liquidation warehouses are already empty enough to run away mice, and there is no grain available to stabilize grain prices, and the grain in the Beijing warehouse cannot be moved. I really can't wait!

If one is not good, there will be big trouble. Raise your arms and shout, you will kill officials and rebel. At that time, we will have to pay ten times, a hundred times the price to quell the chaos.

The Shaofu family order had a serious face, Since you already know the seriousness of the disaster, as a member of the Liu family, how can you sit idly by?

Gu Jiu sneered and said, I'm not the only Liu family. I'm not the only one who has food.

Their little food is not enough to fit between the teeth. The old man was also forced by His Majesty to come to you. The current situation is that it is difficult to buy food even if you have money. As you said, those aristocratic families treat If the grain price is lower than the highest level, they are not willing to sell the grain in their hands. The imperial court's repeated orders and repeated orders are not allowed to collect grain, which is of no use to these aristocratic families.

The Shaofu family order did not hide it, and laid out the difficulties of the court one by one.

Now the imperial court urgently needs to put a large amount of grain on the market to stabilize the price of grain, and force those big households to sell the grain in their hands. After thinking about it, the old man thinks that you have the best way, and maybe you have a way to solve this problem.

Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, We can use the grain stored in Jingcang to stabilize the price of grain.

The Jingcang can't be moved, absolutely can't be moved. There are millions of people in the capital, and the three major battalions in the capital all count on the Jingcang for food. Even the troops stationed at the border also count on the Jingcang.

Out of food? Who are you kidding? When I passed by in the morning, there was obviously so much food.

The grain store across the street was besieged, and a large group of people who hadn't bought rations were making trouble.

The grain has been sold out, please come early tomorrow if you want to buy grain.

It's clearly a lie. I saw with my own eyes that there are so many grains piled up in the backyard.

Why don't you sell us food? It's not that we don't give money.

Yes, why not sell our food.

You can buy it if you want, thirty cents a catty.

Grabbing money, thirty cents a catty, fully double the previous price.

You don't have to buy it if you think the price is too high. Go away, go away, we are going to close the door.

Sihai Grain Store still has food, and the price is still the morning price. Hurry up, everyone. If you go late, it will be gone.

Someone yelled, and the people surrounding the grain and oil shop all swarmed to the Sihai grain and oil shop at the end of the market.

The Shaofu family commander frowned, The price of food in the capital has risen to such a high level, what should I do?

Gu Jiu took a few glances, and asked casually, Is the Zhu family's grain and oil shop opposite?

The maid Ah Qing nodded, It's the Zhu family's shop.

Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, Old Ancestor, I remember that the Zhu family in Cheng En Bo's Mansion is the largest grain merchant in the capital. At this time, the Zhu family should stand up to share the court's worries. How can they take the initiative to raise prices? It's too much. Those censors Why not impeach the Zhu family?

The Shaofu family order frowned, The old club will ask Cheng Enbo about the situation.

Gu Jiu laughed, At this time, why doesn't the court let the Zhu family hand over the grain to stabilize the price of grain. As the largest grain merchant in the capital, this awareness must be there.

The Zhu family has not been the biggest grain merchant in the capital for a long time. Others don't know, but the Shaofu's family order is very clear.

The Zhu family has gone from bad to worse over the years, and every profitable business has powerful competitors, making the Zhu family miserable. The market share has been shrinking again and again.

Also relying on investing in Gu Jiu's business, there is still a considerable amount of income every year.

Xiao Jiu, the old man didn't ask you to give out food for nothing. As long as you are willing to share the court's worries, you can ask for any conditions.

Gu Jiu didn't give the slightest bit of face, Sharing the court's worries, there is no benefit at all. For such a thankless matter, the ancestors should find someone else. For example, the Zhu family, I believe they will be happy to share your majesty's worries.

The Shaofu family order gritted his teeth, and simply promised to make a big profit, If the old man promises to let His Royal Highness return to the court, can you share the worries of the court and bring out the food?

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