Great Military Division

Chapter 468 Cut the common people's leeks?No, I want to cut off the family's leeks!

Yizhou, Shu County.

Wu's old house.

in the library.

Wu Yi frowned, staring at the letter in his hand: "Ten gold horseshoes?"

Wu Yun, the butler below, nodded affirmatively: "That's right."

"It's just a golden monkey, but it can be raised to ten horseshoe gold? Are you making a mistake?"

"Patriarch, don't worry, absolutely not. The reason why the price is so high is because His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang likes the golden monkey very much, and there are some storytellers who are telling the story of the Monkey King."

"Oh?"

Wu Yi couldn't help being stunned, and frowned and glanced at the man below: "His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang is so wise and powerful, how would he like animals like macaques?"

"Ah, this"

Wu Yun's voice was slightly hesitant, not knowing how to explain this kind of thing.

He scratched his head, and suddenly there was a letter sent back from Nanyang, and he hurriedly took it out: "Oh, yes, Patriarch, this is a letter sent back from Nanyang, which contains detailed procedures."

"Bring it up."

Wu Yi waved his hand. After receiving the letter, he read it carefully: "This is what happened. I didn't expect His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang to like the Golden Silk Monkey."

"Ayun."

"exist."

"What do you think about this?"

"this."

Wu Yun took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly.

He could clearly feel Wu Yi's skeptical attitude towards this matter. If he directly expressed his point of view, it would be difficult to convince this military and political leader, so he had to change the method:

"Patriarch, in fact, everyone has their own preferences, but sometimes they don't show it. His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang likes golden monkeys, but it's really nothing."

"I think below."

Speaking of this, Wu Yun bowed deeply, and said softly: "For our Wu family, this is a rare opportunity to make money. After all, our Wu family has quite a few manors, and there are a lot of golden monkeys."

"One horseshoe gold can even buy two Yunnan horses, and you can exchange for twenty Yunnan horses with one golden-haired monkey. This is very beneficial for our Wu family's business to extend south and north."

Yizhou is basically all mountain roads, and ordinary war horses can't eat here at all. Only Dian horses are good at walking mountain roads, and they are also the main force for transporting goods.

Although the business of the Wu family is very large, due to the limited environmental conditions in Yizhou, the actual operating capacity cannot be compared with that of the Mi family in the East China Sea, or even some noble families in Jingzhou.

Most of their business is in Yizhou, and it is difficult to extend outward. A large part of the reason is that the ability to transport goods is too low due to the obstruction of mountain roads.

As for the business between Yizhou and Jingzhou, it is mainly by water, and the business with Nanyang is also mainly by water to Jingzhou, and then north to Nanyang.

As we all know, business consumption should be calculated into the cost, including toll tax, transportation cost, labor cost, etc. If the distance can be shortened, a lot of costs can be saved, which will greatly increase profits.

Although Wu Yi is the head of the Wu family, he is a bigwig in the military and political circles after all. He has relatively little control over business affairs, and usually leaves them all in charge of the family. He just provides some convenience within his ability.

but
Hearing what Wu Yun said, even he couldn't help but feel a little moved, not to mention that these golden silk monkeys are only unique to Yizhou, which is the biggest benefit for him.

This kind of money is not earned for nothing, and after passing this village, there will be no such shop. This is the reason why the so-called opportunity must not be missed, and the loss will never come again.

"Report—!"

At this moment, there was a long sound of announcement outside the study.

Wu Yi looked up.

However, a servant rushed over in a hurry, bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "Patriarch, steward, just now I got the news that the Zhang family has hired some hunters to go into the mountain to hunt golden silk monkeys."

The housekeeper Wu Yun was stunned: "What, even the Zhang family joined in?"

The attendant nodded: "Not only the Zhang family, but also the Huang family and the Yang family are all hiring Orion. Now that the cold winter has passed, the golden monkey will come out soon. They are preparing in advance."

"and!"

Speaking of this, the attendant emphasized: "Zhongxing Bank seems to be interested in participating in this kind of business. Some of them are asking about the places where golden monkeys often appear."

hiss-!
Wu Yun was astonished, and couldn't help gasping for breath: "My good fellow, you actually want to join the Zhongxing Bank? It is the property of the Nanyang court. This signal is already obvious, and it must be His Majesty's order."

"Homeowner!"

Wu Yun bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "You better hurry up and make a decision, otherwise if you miss it, it is very likely that all the hunters in Yizhou will be hired."

Wu Yi was also aware of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so he didn't hesitate any longer, and said directly, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you to handle, and if it's not enough to hire Orion, I'll call in the soldiers and horses in the army. "

"Of course!"

Speaking of this, Wu Yi reminded: "If you can use money to solve the problem, try to use money to solve it. If I send out the army, it will definitely cause a series of reactions. If the Lord finds out, the gain will outweigh the loss."

Wu Yun nodded and assured, "Patriarch, don't worry, just leave this matter to the subordinates. In the whole Yizhou, who can compare with our Wu family's power?"

call-

Wu Yi breathed a sigh of relief, with a hint of disdain in his eyes: "I thought His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang was someone, but I never thought that he would like a plaything like a golden monkey."

"It's me who thinks highly of him."

Wu Yi shook his head, looking slightly disappointed.

One must know that before this, he had always felt that His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang was the chosen one, who could truly sweep the world with thunderous power, which was far beyond the comparison of Liu Yan, Liu Biao and others.

But now, that's all.

Ten horseshoes and one golden monkey. With this little money, wouldn't it be better to buy war horses and equipment than buying a golden monkey?
snort!
madness!

*****
Shangshutai.

Xun Yu squeezed a goatee under his jaw, and stared at the information from Qingzhou: "Xuzhou and Yanzhou have absorbed the million yellow scarves from Qingzhou, and the population has declined extremely. I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover in a short period of time."

"What did Zhicai say?"

Zao only asked tentatively.

Since Runan was straightened out, Liu Bian transferred Xi Zhicai to Qingzhou, which had just been conquered, and appointed him as the governor of Yanzhou to assist the imperial court in restoring production and people's livelihood in Qingzhou.

Xi Zhicai is really a hard-working model worker. Based on his qualifications and achievements, he certainly has no problem joining the center, but he has no complaints at all. Some revolutionary comrades are quick-witted and have the attitude of moving wherever they need it.

After Xu Rong swept Qingzhou, Xi Zhicai rushed to Qingzhou immediately, and started the preparations before spring plowing. Due to the rush of time, the basic situation was only available after the year.

Including the situation of county and county officials, land situation, family situation, etc., the court has a basic understanding, so that it can prescribe the right medicine and resume production in a very short period of time.

Xun Yu smiled lightly, and said softly, "Zhicai is more optimistic. He said that because of the war, there are more barren fields, so the government can take them back to public land. With a small number of people, it can achieve a certain effect."

Although Xun Yu didn't say it clearly, everyone knew that the imperial court's land reform policy was a blood-sucking policy for the local aristocratic families. Once a positive cycle was formed, there was basically no way to fight back.

After all, the imperial court has the support of the people, and the aristocratic family is really not an opponent of the imperial court relying on such a small number of people. Since they can't beat it, they can only join in passively and be sucked up a little bit.

But fortunately, the publicization of private land did not kill the aristocratic family with a stick. In this way, as long as the aristocratic family did not lose too much profit, the rebellion would naturally not be so strong.

The most important thing is that once you participate in the publicization of private land, it is equivalent to tying yourself to the chariot of Nanyang Hanting, and you must truly stand in the united front with it, otherwise it is equivalent to completely "publicizing" yourself .

"That's true."

Zaozhi nodded slowly, deeply agreeing with this.

But he still has his own considerations after all: "In any case, Qingzhou's vitality is seriously injured, and it may be impossible to restore its previous strength."

"Even with the farming machinery developed by the imperial court, the number of acres that can be cultivated by an adult strong laborer is extremely limited. I am afraid that the cultivated land in Qingzhou will be vacant this year."

Xun Yuen nodded, "That's right, that's true, but Zhicai is already thinking of a way, and he hopes that the people in the school affairs office can cooperate with him."

"Oh?"

Zaoyi was surprised: "What can Zhicai do?"

Xun Yu passed the information to Zaozhi: "Qingzhou is adjacent to Jizhou, and Bohai is a county with a large population, with over one million people. He hopes that the school affairs office can help publicize it and attract people from Jizhou to Qingzhou to fill the population."

hiss-!
Zaozhi swept his eyeballs up and down, and he couldn't help gasping: "Zhicai is eyeing Jizhou Mu Yuan Shao?"

Xun Yu smiled lightly: "Yuan Shao fought fiercely for a year, and the consumption of food and grass was too heavy. The gentry in Jizhou were under great pressure, so they could only increase the land rent and continue to exploit the people. The people of Jizhou have suffered from Yuan Shao for a long time."

"I do think so"

Xun Yu nodded affirmatively: "It's not a bad move to draw the salary from the bottom of the pot. Before the spring begins, in three months, it should be able to attract some people to come here."

"The only thing that is debatable at present is the preferential policy mentioned by Zhicai. Is it possible for the imperial court to satisfy it? If so, it can be reported to His Majesty for approval."

The chemical fertilizers and agricultural machinery used in farming are all decided by Zaoyi.

He naturally knew the purpose of Xun Yu's visit to him, so he took the letterhead, sat aside, and calculated carefully: "Wen Ruo, I have calculated carefully, if we hurry up to produce fertilizer now, we can barely meet seven or eight out of ten. "

"If Zhicai's strategy is relatively successful, and the public land in Qingzhou can be fully occupied, then it may be difficult to satisfy. If it is not fully occupied, only seven or eight out of ten, it should be barely able to support it."

Xun Yu was overjoyed, nodded and nodded: "Well, if that's the case, then agree, and immediately compile it into a memorial and submit it to His Majesty for approval. According to my estimate, if there are six or seven out of ten this time, it will be regarded as a good effect."

"Also, we are mainly targeting the people in Bohai and Qinghe. Although the combined population of these two counties is more than 150 million, the actual number of people who will enter Qingzhou must not be too many."

Zaozhi nodded slowly: "That's true. I will send people to Qingzhou to build a fertilizer factory. The imperial court will provide the fertilizer for the first half, and Qingzhou will be self-sufficient in the second half."

"it is good."

After finalizing, Xun Yu ordered: "Hurry up and write the memorial, try to resolve this matter today, and reply to Zhicai as soon as possible so that he can prepare in advance."

Zaozhi nodded: "Here."

Immediately.

Sitting aside, began to organize the memorial.

About half an hour later, the memorial was sorted out, and the data analysis and operability above were all written in great detail, which was His Majesty's favorite type of memorial.

I have to admit that after more than two years of training, the current Nanyang Hanting officials have become accustomed to data-based quantitative analysis reports, rather than empty general talks.

Xun Yu went through it carefully, and when he felt that there was no problem, he got up and said hello: "Zijing, let's go to the palace together. If your Majesty has any questions, you can solve them on the spot, so you don't have to run back and forth."

"it is good."

Zaozhi nodded, simply packed up his things, and followed out immediately.

Not long after, the two came to the emperor's palace.

At this moment, in the Palace of Wende.

Liu Bianduan sat at the head, and below him was Liu Ba, the owner of Zhongxing Bank.

Holding the information sent back from Yizhou, Liu Ba couldn't help frowning: "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

The corners of Liu Bian's lips curled up slightly, showing a faint smile: "Now the aristocratic families in Yizhou are already hiring hunters, and the price is very introverted, from two hundred yuan a month at the beginning, to two yuan a month now. Thousands of dollars, a full increase of ten times."

"Yes."

Liu Ba took a deep breath, pinching the goatee under his chin: "These aristocratic families are too crazy. They would not hesitate to fight among themselves in order to hire hunters. However, compared to the price of ten gold for a golden monkey, Nothing at all."

"Even if it doubles again, they still make a lot of money."

"But Your Majesty."

Liu Ba was puzzled and said: "Are you really going to buy such a golden monkey? Ten gold pieces are indeed too expensive. Even if we have money, we can't waste it like this."

"Zijing has worked hard for a year, but he can only earn a million horseshoe gold. This is counted as golden monkeys, and there are only hundreds of thousands. How many golden monkeys are there in the vast mountains of Yizhou? It's hard to say. .”

How could Liu Bian fail to understand the outer string of Liu Ba's words: "Zi Chu, do you think I'm like a playful emperor?"

Liu Ba shook his head, but he became even more puzzled: "Then what is His Majesty's intention?"

Liu Bian said softly: "Yizhou's [-]-mile mountains and rivers are indeed condemned by God. It not only isolates Yizhou from the world, but also makes Yizhou's aristocratic families have limitations and exclusivity."

"It's very simple for me to take Yizhou, but it's really hard to shake the gentry in Yizhou, so I use this golden monkey to shake the foundation of the gentry in Yizhou."

"what?"

Liu Ba was taken aback for a moment: "How capable is the golden silk monkey?"

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "Of course there is no golden silk monkey, but if Zhongxing Bank is added, it will be different."

Liu Ba frowned, as if realizing something: "Zhongxing Bank?"

"Yes."

Liu Bian nodded: "I called you here today to discuss this matter with you. Now Zhongxing Bank has opened more than ten banks in Yizhou, and all of them are operating normally. This is the basis of this plan."

Speaking of this, Liu Bian went to the bookshelf beside him, fetched the business war book that had been prepared, and handed it to Liu Ba: "This is the specific operation process, we must cooperate to completely disintegrate the foundation of the Yizhou family. .”

"This"

Liu Ba accepted the business war letter with a look of disbelief.

He tried to open the business war book. Although his eyes scanned the vertical lines, he was immediately shocked by the content: "Loan? [-]% off mortgage assets?"

hiss-!
Liu Ba has been familiar with the business of Zhongxing Bank for half a year, and has a certain understanding of the deposit and withdrawal business, as well as the loan business. Therefore, when such words appear in the business war book, Liu Ba subconsciously expands his thinking.

And when he saw the whole process of the golden monkey's price increase, his heart immediately rose to his throat. This crazy process of increasing leverage is simply a gamble, and it is a gamble.

"Your Majesty, this."

When Liu Ba saw the end, when the gentry in Yizhou was the craziest, His Majesty the Emperor issued an order to burst the entire wealth bubble, and a cold sweat burst out of his body.

Liu Ba has a certain knowledge of economics and knows how the Yizhou gentry will be affected once the entire wealth bubble bursts. To put it bluntly, it will be a catastrophe.

"how?"

Liu Bian stared at the other party very calmly: "Are you afraid?"

Liu Ba hastily shook his head: "Don't be afraid, but Your Majesty, this plan is very dangerous. If you make a wrong step in the middle, we may suffer the consequences yourself. You should understand this."

"of course."

Liu Bian nodded affirmatively.

If such a strategy is extended to ten years, there will definitely be no problems, but if it is three years or even shorter, then the degree of difficulty can be imagined.

However, Liu Bian still had a smile on his face, with the corners of his lips slightly raised: "That's why I have recruited you, Zichu. If you can sit in Shu County in person, you will be able to perfectly realize this strategy."

Liu Ba in history helped Liu Bei solve the financial problems of the Shu Han, but he almost sucked up the common people of the Shu Han, which is completely different from Liu Bian's way of dealing with the gentry.

of course!

Liu Bei and Liu Bian are different, so the class of cutting leeks is naturally different.

Liu Bei needed to rely on the circle of Shu Han scholars, so he could only cut the leeks of the common people, but Liu Bian was different. He was the orthodox emperor, and he needed to take back the imperial power, so he had to attack the circle of scholars and cut their leeks.

"I?"

Liu Ba had an unbelievable expression on his face.

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded: "Could it be that you don't want to?"

Liu Ba quickly shook his head: "Of course I am willing, but Your Majesty, the minister is not in Nanyang, but went to Shu County, which is very likely to arouse the suspicion of the Yizhou gentry, so I'm afraid it will startle the snake."

Even Liu Ba could think of it, how could Liu Bian not think of it, he smiled lightly: "So, between us, the monarch and his ministers, there is going to be a play."

"acting?"

Liu Ba was amazed: "How to act? I hope His Majesty will give you some advice."

Liu Bian nodded: "This matter is easy to hear, so you use the matter of the golden silk monkey to persuade the court, and I am furious, and then demote you to Yizhou to be responsible for this matter."

"what?"

Liu Ba couldn't believe his ears: "Although this is theoretically possible, it always feels a bit awkward."

Liu Bian smiled, and said softly: "Don't worry, it's only the early stage, they may not be able to see it, and I believe in your ability, you will be able to play with the Yizhou gentry."

Facing Liu Bian's confident eyes, Liu Ba took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely do my best to live up to Your Majesty's high expectations."

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded and nodded: "Since that's the case, it's good for you to familiarize yourself with the whole process. Some things need to be prepared in advance, so start preparing now."

Liu Ba bowed his body and cupped his hands: "Here."

Immediately.

Bow down and leave the hall.

Not long after Liu Ba left, Zhu Tong pushed the door open and entered, bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Xun Yu and Zaozhi are asking to see you."

Liu Bian nodded slowly, and said softly, "Let them in."

Zhu Tong nodded: "Well."

Not long after, the two entered the main hall and stepped forward: "Chen Xunyu (Zaozhi), see Your Majesty."

Liu Bian waved his hand to signal the two to sit aside: "The two of you came here together, presumably because of the farming in Qingzhou?"

Xun Yu nodded: "That's right, Qingzhou's million yellow scarves were absorbed by Xuzhou and Yanzhou, and there was a serious manpower shortage. This had a fatal impact on Qingzhou's farming, and some special measures had to be taken."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian heard Xun Yu's meaning: "So, you already have a preliminary solution?"

Xun Yu said with great certainty: "It was Zhicai who came up with the solution after the on-the-spot investigation. After discussing it with Zijing, I feel that it is more feasible. After some adjustments, I will submit it to His Majesty for approval."

"Bring it up."

Liu Bian waved his hand.

"Here."

Xun Yu bowed his body and cupped his hands.

Liu Bian took the memorial and unfolded it. His eyes rolled up and down. After careful review, he nodded slowly: "Well, the memorial is well done, the data analysis is very comprehensive, and there is a certain safety factor."

"Wen Ruo."

"The minister is here."

"Let's follow this memorial. Qingzhou is currently in a serious deficit. In addition to absorbing the people of Jizhou, it is also necessary to formulate some birth incentive measures, including reducing land rents and other means."

"Here."

"As for Fengxiao."

Liu Bian pondered for a moment, and said directly: "You can communicate directly, these things are just easy for the school affairs office, not too difficult."

Xun Yu bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "I understand, don't worry, Your Majesty, I will rush to the school office later."

"Wait a minute."

Just as Xun Yu was about to bow and leave, Liu Bian interrupted with a wave of his hand: "Your Majesty, do you have any orders?"

Liu Bian let out a long sigh, and finally said: "You can deal with the concubine's matter, I agree, but the normal work cannot be delayed."

Xun Yu was astonished, and after three seconds of being stunned, he hurriedly cupped his hands: "Your Majesty understands, don't worry, I will send a special person to take charge of this matter, and it will definitely not affect the normal operation of the court."

Liu Bian waved his hand to signal him to leave: "Since that's the case, you can step back."

Xun Yu clasped his hands together and said, "Here."

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