The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

Update time: 22--6

"Girl Biyun wrote to me about the method you proposed. I am ashamed. I didn't think of the food hoarded by the people when I was in a hurry. If you hadn't reminded me, I would have grabbed it with both hands. There is no way."

Su Jin remained silent. He was thinking about the real reason why the emperor met him this time. Since the plan had already been offered, there was no need to meet him. The main reason for this meeting was probably because of Taizu's entrusting a dream. The emperor was afraid I want to ask clearly.

Yan Shu didn't notice Su Jin's expression at all and said to himself, "How are you sure that there will be a lot of food in the folks?"

Su Jin thought about it blankly, Fu Bi hurriedly pushed him and said, "My lord is asking you something."

Su Jin came back to his senses and hurriedly said, "What did your lord ask?"

Yan Shu's expression was displeased and he said, "I told you that the emperor wants to see you, and you lost your mind. Are you unwilling to see the emperor or are you worried about something?"

Su Jin hurriedly said: "No, no, my lord misunderstood, I was thinking about what the emperor would ask when he saw me, so I can answer with discretion, so as not to be wrong."

Yan Shu smiled and said, "It's too early to think about it at this time. The old man will teach you how to deal with it. First, tell me how you judged that there are a lot of folks stockpiling grain?"

Su Jin said embarrassingly: "I was born in a businessman, and my family is in the grain business, so naturally I have a certain grasp of the grain market."

"Oh? So, your family has food in storage?"

Su Jin nodded and said, "In June, we learned about the severe drought in the south, so we made some preparations."

Yan Shu said with a straight face, "What are you preparing for? Hoarding food?"

Su Jin said in a low voice: "It's...it's quite a bit."

"How much did you collect?"

"First it was [-] stones, and then... a little more."

"Why are you hesitating? How much is the total amount?"

"...a total of... 58 shi." Su Jin also counted Yan Biyun's 50 shi. If Yan Shu found out that Yan Biyun had stockpiled grain, he wouldn't be mad at Yan Shu.

"what?"

"what?"

Yan Shu and Fu Bi screamed at the same time. They couldn't believe what they heard. This Su Jin in front of him was just a small merchant in Luzhou. , who would believe it.

58 shi, enough to feed all the people in a small city for more than a month. Such a little-known small businessman has hoarded so much. One can imagine how much the big businessmen in the country should hoard. .

Yan Shu trembled angrily, pointed at Su Jin's nose and scolded: "Jian merchants, it's all you Jian merchants who dare to risk the world's disgrace, ignore the court's laws, and take risks to make huge profits. Do you know that the court is short of food? Getting angry, the emperor took the lead in reducing meals, in order to save food to survive the coming spring famine, the old man originally wondered why the weather in my Song Dynasty was so good in recent years, why there was not enough food, but it turned out to be you gangsters It's messing around."

Su Jin was so depressed that he was going to die, so he was labeled as a merchant. However, when he hoarded grain, he really didn't think of the people and the community. It was also transferred to the goal of attacking the Chamber of Commerce, but never thought about it from the perspective of the people of the country.

Fu Bi hurriedly supported the trembling Yan Shu, helped him to sit on a chair, poured a cup of tea for him to calm down, and kept his eye on stabilizing grain prices in Luzhou and helping the people, but he didn't think about it. profiteering. "

Yan Shu raised his head and said, "Really? Do you really think so?"

Su Jin said without changing his face: "Biyun can testify to me about this matter, she knew about the grain storage back then."

Yan Shu's expression softened slightly, and he pondered, "Girl Biyun knows you're hoarding grain? She didn't mention this to me. If you do something that endangers the country and the people for profiteering, Biyun's temper will definitely stop you." , it seems that the old man really misunderstood you."

Su Jin laughed secretly: Girls are extroverted, although your boudoir words are good, but you can't figure out what's on the girl's mind. If you know that Yan Biyun knows that he is hoarding food for profit, his nose will be crooked .

"I hate these vampire-like Jian merchants the most in my life. The old man is in charge of the third department and has always encouraged normal business. However, in recent years, business practices have been unhealthy. Stories such as hoarding, driving up prices, and private sales of prohibited goods have emerged endlessly. The regulations stipulate that the above-mentioned behaviors must be severely cracked down, and those who are serious will be sent to exile, and those who are light will be punished to lose their property, but there are always people who take risks and dare to challenge the court's laws for huge profits, how can I tolerate it."

Su Jin said: "My lord said that although Su Jin is determined not to do such a thing, if I really want to make huge profits, why would I offer this plan to my lord?"

Yan Shu nodded and said, "That's true, let me believe you for once, but no matter what your purpose is, hoarding is a violation of the court's law, and I want you to understand that even if you don't offer this strategy this time, the old man will sooner or later You can think of this section, there are too many things to do recently, it’s just that you can’t think of it for a while, if you think that the old man doesn’t know the way to do it, you are very wrong.”

Su Jin said: "That's natural. My lord is in the position of the third division. How can these tricks escape your discernment? Now that I have made my words clear today, I'm here to make a statement. As long as my lord says a word, I, Su, will save money." All of them belong to the imperial court, so as to share the worries and solve the difficulties for the imperial court."

Seeing Su Jin's firm attitude, Yan Shu felt a little apologetic, so he pointed at his nose and scolded him just now, but the kid didn't even complain, but he was a guy who knew how to advance and retreat, so he motioned for Su Jin to sit down on the chair beside him, and Yan Shu Joyfully said: "I am very pleased that you can be so firm, I believe in Biyun's vision, and I also believe in my own. If this matter is met in person, it must not be mentioned, so as not to cause misunderstanding."

Su Jin said: "I understand."

Yan Shu said: "But your little Luzhou has nearly 60 grains for your family alone, and other merchants also have a lot of grains?"

Su Jin scratched his head and said: "That's not true. There is a chamber of commerce in Luzhou. Except for Chusuji, all other companies have joined the chamber of commerce for unified management. As far as I know, they have hoarded a total of 30 shi. Add my 58 shi. , plus unknown variables, it is estimated that it will not exceed 100 million stones."

Yan Shu rolled his eyes. This kid is a big deal. He ate more than all the merchants put together. He also said that it was just to stabilize the grain price, and the purpose was questionable; but since Su Jin had already stated that he would hand over the grain If you deal with it yourself, there is no need to delve into it.

Yan Shu thought for a while and said to Fu Bi, "Yanguo, take out the booklets that were sorted out in the future."

Fu Bi agreed, turned around and walked to the corner, found a thin silk book in a mahogany cage, and handed it to Yan Shu.

Yan Shu handed it to Su Jin and said, "This is the list of merchants dealing in grain registered and compiled by our three divisions. There may be omissions, but it can be used as a general reference. At the end of last year, I ordered all states and counties to re-edit it. Take a look."

Su Jin said: "I can't read this booklet, it's definitely a court secret."

Yan Shu stared and said, "If I tell you to watch it, you will watch it. When the emperor sees you, do you want to chat with you? The emperor wants to send you an errand, and the errand has something to do with this."

Su Jin scratched his head and said, "My lord, you are not joking. How can you let me handle this matter? You have so many capable officials under your command, why do you want me, a mediocre man, to take on this important task?"

Fu Bi smiled and said: "Brother Su, you are so stupid. It is a remarkable achievement to finish this errand. Since you have proposed the direction of raising food, how can others take this credit? My father-in-law's move is to support you." What about you, don't you understand?"

Su Jin scratched his head and said, "I understand, but I can't help it. Wouldn't it be a mess to leave it to me?"

Yan Shu glared at Su Jin and said, "If you are hypocritical again, don't blame the old man for turning your face. Although the old man doesn't have a deep relationship with you, your temperament is under the control of the old man. You will have a way, but you just don't want to think about it; Don’t blame the old man for going back on his word about the matter between you and Bi Yun.”

Su Jin had a bitter face, and cursed in his heart: Old thing, what a bastard, you actually played a rogue with me. This matter is clearly not an easy task. I am afraid that no one will dare to take over, so he actually threw this hot potato into his own. Hands, it's fucking inexplicable.

"Of course, the old man sits in town. Whatever you need, the old man will provide you with what he can provide. If there is no accident, the holy majesty will give you a title, give you a name, and let you do things cheaply. This is not easy, but once it is done Well, you will be able to rise to the top in the future, let alone an official position, even other gifts will be enough."

Su Jin's heart moved and said: "For example..."

Yan Shu chuckled, nodded and said, "For example, when the emperor stepped forward, how dare the old thief refuse to agree?"

Su Jin was overjoyed immediately, if this is the case, this matter must be handled properly, it is related to the happiness of a lifetime.