Father can be an enemy country

Chapter 862 A message to the people of Jiangnan
Soon, "His Royal Highness the King of Chu's Letter to the People of Jiangnan" was posted on the streets of Hangjiahu, Su Songchang Town.

At the beginning, he told the people of Jiangnan in the same vernacular as his father, "His Royal Highness the King of Chu has always been committed to solving people's livelihood so that the people can live a good life."

He said this confidently and confidently, and the people in Jiangnan also recognized it. Over the years, they have truly felt the benefits brought by His Highness the King of Chu. Their family income has doubled, their living standards have improved significantly, and the government and large households have also restrained themselves a lot. Whether doing business or working, the environment is better than before. Much better.

Therefore, no matter how others criticize the King of Chu, they all agree with His Highness. Therefore, the scholars in Jiangnan scolded Lao Liu the least, not because they didn't want to scold him, but because no one listened, and it might lead to anger.

"The issuance of food stamps at that time, and later the establishment of farms in Huguang, Jiangxi, were all to solve the livelihood problems of the people. The latter successfully solved the food shortage problem that had plagued Jiangnan for many years, but unexpectedly it led to a drop in food prices and affected the food stamps His Highness feels deeply remorseful..."

Hearing this, the people felt deeply ashamed. His Highness had been serving them wholeheartedly, and it was not his intention to deceive them, but they followed the trend, which was really unworthy of a man.

"In any case, the people of Jiangnan have supported food stamps for many years, which is the greatest trust in His Highness. His Highness cannot let down the trust of the people, let alone harm the interests of the people, so he made up his mind to provide another exchange option for food stamps. ——According to the food price when the food stamps were issued, one stone of food stamps can be redeemed for two taels of silver!"

As soon as the officer who read the notice finished speaking, the people burst into flames.

"What are you talking about? One stone of food stamps is worth two taels of silver, right?" People asked in disbelief.

"You are illiterate, how can you not recognize one and two?!" the guard said speechlessly.

"No, after so many food stamps have been issued over the years, can His Highness be able to redeem them?" People sweated for Lao Liu and said:
"Yes, now one stone of grain can only be sold for one dollar. Your Highness, why don't you suffer to death?"

"Your Highness is benevolent and righteous..." In any case, the people's hearts were put back in their stomachs, and they didn't have to worry that the food stamps in their hands were worthless.

"Don't worry, there's still a section ahead." The officer who read the notice said loudly:

"But it will take time for the imperial court to lift the ban on gold and silver circulation. The amount of silver to be cashed is extremely huge, and it also takes a year to prepare. Therefore, the cashing will start in June of Hongwu 15. I sincerely ask fellow villagers Haihan to apologize again. Zhu Zhen, King of Chu, Hongwu 14 June of the year.”

"No problem!" Although it will take a year to be fulfilled, the people all express their understanding. "Don't say one year, two years will do!"

"As long as you can guarantee that one stone of food stamps can be exchanged for two taels of silver, it doesn't matter if you exchange it for ten or eight years."

Who doesn’t need time to raise money, let alone such a huge amount? You must give His Highness enough time.

Furthermore, everyone knew that according to the agreement, His Highness only needed to give them food. Now if I promise to give them cash in cash, I should pay it at the price when food prices were high. He is simply a living Bodhisattva in this world and a great good person in the ninth generation. How can they push further? Is that still a person?

What's more, they don't really need to exchange it for cash. What they worry about is the depreciation of food stamps and the shrinkage of their little family wealth. Now with His Highness the King of Chu's promise, the food stamps will immediately be equivalent to two taels of silver. And there is no risk of depreciation anymore, so what is there to panic about?

The only risk is if His Highness is unable to fulfill his promise when the time comes. But the people in Jiangnan have 100% confidence in King Chu and believe that he will definitely fulfill his promise.

Because over the years, he has firmly stood on the side of the people and has never broken his promise to the people. This time's turmoil proves that His Royal Highness the King of Chu will never let the interests of the people be harmed. So the people are willing to believe him, it's that simple.

So with a notice issued by the King of Chu, the financial crisis that was likely to cause thousands of households to go bankrupt and wipe out the prosperity of Jiangnan was resolved.

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"Your Majesty, you really opened your mouth and achieved immediate results. It has been more than a day since the notice was posted, and not a single person has come to the Weaving and Dyeing Bureau to exchange grain." Gu Yuanchen said with great admiration.

"The people believe in me because I have never let them down. As long as I let them down once, their trust will never come back." Zhu Zhen walked in the Prince of Chu's Mansion, which was about to be completed, with his hands behind his back.

Today he came to inspect the construction progress of the palace. This was his first visit since the site was selected.

However, Wang Defa has been supervising work in Suzhou for the past two years, which is much more reliable than watching on his own. So Lao Liu seemed to have nothing to be dissatisfied with.

Especially the back garden, which is not only ridiculously big, but also filled with water, which has been dredged into a lake. Weeping willows are widely planted around the lake, and there are also fields of lotus leaves on the lake.

The gaps around the lake are decorated with flower beds, bamboo bushes, orchards, and peach groves, creating an almost natural pastoral scenery.

Buildings such as halls, buildings, pavilions, and pavilions are sparsely scattered among them. Each small courtyard has its own scenery and unique characteristics inside and outside, forming a harmonious picture that is pleasing to the eye.

"Good guy..." His Highness the King of Chu called him "good guy" repeatedly. He felt that compared with his own back garden, Jia Mansion's Grand View Garden seemed petty.

He praised Ma Wang with satisfaction and said: "It's really good. I have never lived in such a nice place."

Especially the courtyards in the garden, which are self-contained and do not disturb each other, are simply tailor-made for him. Otherwise, there would be no way to live this life with three women in one drama, looking up and not seeing each other all day long.

"As long as His Highness likes it. This back garden is where His Highness and the princesses live, so why don't we keep improving?" Wang Defa said happily: "It hasn't been decorated yet, and many flowers and trees have just been transplanted and haven't bloomed yet. Wait until next year. His Highness’s wedding is destined to look even better than it does now.”

"Wang Ma, thank you for taking the trouble." Lao Liu nodded happily. Indeed, except for the eldest brother, the second, third and fourth brothers were unwilling to live in the strictly regulated palace and all lived in the back garden.

"Your Highness is out." Wang Defa smiled kindly and said, "It's too late for me to be happy."

"Well, I just don't know when the eldest brother will let me come and join the feudal clan." Lao Liu sighed. His brothers were not in the capital, and he also had the idea of ​​leaving.

"The Crown Prince relies on His Highness, so it is possible that he will stay for two more years." Wang Defa said with a smile: "Fortunately, Suzhou and Nanjing are not too far away. Your Highness can let the empress live here first, and I can run between them."

"It makes sense." Lao Liu's eyes lit up. After their wedding, they were divided into two groups and asked to take turns living in Suzhou. Whoever performed well could stay with him in Beijing. Isn't that a pleasure?
With this thought, His Highness Neptune's phobia of marriage was cured to some extent.

(End of this chapter)