Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 338 I, Li You, am not so miserable.

Li Ke's return to the court brought great impact in a short period of time.

The price of grain in Chang'an City plummeted to varying degrees.

At the same time, the price of grain purchases is also subject to fluctuations at any time.

This was Changan’s first reaction.

After all, it is in the imperial capital, so it is normal for news to spread quickly and the reaction to be quick.

This is more than 10 billion kilograms of grain. Once it flows into the market, the impact it will cause will be unbelievable.

There was also discussion in the court, and some officials reported to the emperor that they were worried that low grain prices would hurt farmers.

It is recommended that the court handle this huge amount of grain with caution.

"I didn't expect that the impact of the food I brought back would spread so quickly."

Li Ke shook his head helplessly and said, "Before we decided how to use it, the private sector started to lower the price."

Could good intentions lead to bad consequences?

"you do not need to worry."

Li Chengqian said: "The Ministry of Chancellery has already discussed how to deal with this batch of grain and how to respond to the public reaction."

This trend of price reduction is nothing more than a means for certain speculators to instigate and create momentum and public opinion in order to profit from it.

The price started to drop before the imperial court even announced how it would be used.

If this isn't creating panic, what is?
"The autumn harvest has just passed, and the people have a lot of grain in their hands. If those grain merchants use this to lower the price, the people will suffer great losses."

Li Ke said: "I'm afraid it will also affect the enthusiasm for farming."

Li Chengqian looked into the distance and chuckled, "There will be losses, but they won't be too big."

"As for motivation, don't worry about it."

Li Ke asked curiously, "May I ask for your advice, brother?"

He also looked into the distance and said, "It just so happens that Wulang still has some time, so please let brother talk."

Li Chengqian said: "The court will purchase grain at the previous market price, and then sell it at the current market price."

Li Ke was a little confused by this.

"Brother, isn't this sending money to those grain merchants?"

"Sending money? Why not say it's sending benefits to the people?"

Li Chengqian smiled.

What was the purpose of transporting grain back from India?
The goal is to ensure that the people of the Tang Dynasty have enough food to eat and lead a prosperous life.

In order to achieve this, we must first bring down food prices.

The court’s investment in this can be regarded as a grain price subsidy.

The autumn harvest had just passed, and the people had some grain in stock, but the amount was definitely not too large.

Apart from the taxes paid, most of the remaining surplus grain has been taken away by grain merchants.

In this way, what each household has left, apart from the seeds for planting next year, is food for the family.

What the grain merchants take away is the cost before the price reduction.

Will they really cut prices at a loss before things have a clear direction?
how is this possible.

"The court is distributing money?"

Li Ke thought of a possibility.

"Correct!"

Li Chengqian said: "The dividends from the development of the Tang Dynasty will not be shared by every household."

"All the people of the Tang Dynasty will benefit."

"The proportion of taxes is decreasing year by year, and grain prices are falling, but taxes will not change accordingly. They will remain the same."

Taxes have always accounted for the bulk of people's income.

Li Chengqian changed his approach and reduced the burden on the people in disguise.

"If this is the case, wouldn't it give those grain merchants an opportunity to take advantage of it?"

Li Ke said: "They sold it to the court at the official price, this..."

“Nothing is perfect.”

Li Chengqian said calmly: "The issue of grain prices is mainly about giving benefits to the people."

"If I am satisfied with this, everything else will be irrelevant."

"The court originally had too much money and had nowhere to put it."

He took two steps and said, "Besides, think about it from another angle."

"All the food in the world is collected by the imperial court."

"Which household can still store large amounts of food?"

Li Ke stood there in a daze, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes.

No large amounts of food stockpiled?
What does this mean?
There is no food for rebellion.

The food is all in the hands of the imperial court. What can you use to rebel?

"Except for external imports, the annual grain output of the Tang Dynasty is increasing year by year."

"But it's not an astronomical figure. The court can afford it."

"In addition, the main purpose is to encourage the people to have more children."

Population has always been the main factor restricting the current development of the Tang Dynasty.

It is impossible for the court to have both.

Only by giving first can you gain greater benefits.

"Aye."

“Fifth Uncle…!”

Li Jue was not far away, pointing ahead and shouting, "Uncle Wu is back."

Li You's carriage was approaching in the distance.

It drove closer quickly, and Li You showed no intention of getting out of the car.

This left everyone very confused.

The Crown Prince, the Emperor's grandson, and several princes came to greet him, but he was still acting so arrogantly?

"Is Uncle Wu drifting off?"

Li Jue said angrily.

He learned this word from his father, and used it to educate him from time to time.

Li Ke and Li Zhi were a little surprised.

Li Chengqian seemed to be smiling.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince and the others are all here, you should get out of the car."

The close ministers around him couldn't help but remind him anxiously.

Li You then slowly got down and stood on the carriage, looking at the Crown Prince and others in the distance. He calmly tidied his clothes, then leisurely got off the carriage and walked over at a leisurely pace.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Li You came closer, pretended to cough, and bowed down with an arrogant look: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, respectfully ask about His Royal Highness's health!"

"I have met the King of Wu, um, the King of Jin, the King of Teng, the King of Han..."

That tone, that attitude, how nonchalant.

Li Chengqian almost couldn't hold it in.

Li Jue shouted, "What about me?"

"Uncle Qi Wang, what about me?"

"You can't see me can you?"

Li You glanced at him and said, "Oh, there is also the little grandson. Why don't you come and pay your respects to your uncle?"

"what?"

Li Jue was dumbfounded. Just shout if you want to, why add a little one?

"You...you are so rude..."

"Uncle King of Jin, uncle King of Han, uncle King of Teng." "I can't stand it anymore."

"Shoulder to shoulder."

Li Jue rushed forward with his fangs bared, followed by Li Zhi and Li Yuanying, and Li Yuanchang followed behind calmly.

"What?"

"What are you going to do?"

Li You was shocked and shouted angrily: "I am a meritorious official of the Tang Dynasty, the Grand Commander of the Northeastern Grand Commandery, a first-class meritorious official."

"How dare you be rude to me...!"

"what!"

The three of them knocked Li You down. Li Jue was the main force, and he specifically attacked the lower three routes. Li Yuanying was originally a restless person, and he also made a great contribution.

Li Zhi is also a main force.

Too arrogant.

Are you doing them justice by putting on such a big show?
Li Yuanchang kicked Li You secretly, very reservedly.

"What happened to Goro?"

"I'm not usually this arrogant."

Li Ke did not take action, but he was paying attention to the battle situation.

"Haven't you heard that he is a first-class contributor?" Li Chengqian said with a smile.

He knew why Li You suddenly became so arrogant.

The money he gave was the source of his pride.

"Uncle San sent tens of millions of dan of grain to the imperial court, which is much more valuable than your contribution."

"I've never seen anything like you."

"Uncle Wu, you are really drifting."

Li Jue shouted angrily.

"What do you know? Tens of millions of dan of grain can be compared with my contribution."

"Asshole, why did you catch my bird?"

Li You struggled hard, but his two fists were no match for six hands.

"That's not the basis for your arrogance." Li Zhi grabbed Li You's neck and shouted.

He finally understood why his fifth brother was like that.

So much money.

It seems normal to pretend to be noble.

If I were to do that one day, I might also be so arrogant.

but…….

I haven't done anything yet, but I am being looked down upon.

"Child slave, I taught you, and this is how you repay your brother?"

"I don't need you to teach me that. You are leading me astray. How dare you say that?"

Li Yuanying shouted, "Wulang, behave yourself. I am your elder, how dare you resist me?"

"Uncle Teng Wang, you are going too far. I didn't provoke you..."

Several people were criticizing Li You. Li Chengqian looked at them and said, "That's enough."

"Let's talk about it first in the city."

"Erlang, you guys should teach King Qi a lesson."

Li You screamed miserably, "Brother, please don't do that. I was wrong. I won't pretend anymore."

……

Li Ke learned from his elder brother, the Crown Prince, that Li You had obtained an astronomical amount of money and sent it to the two palaces.

"No wonder you say that."

Li Ke couldn't laugh or cry.

That year, we brought back a thousand cartloads of wealth from Tubo, and this year the number will be no less.

Add two by two.

No wonder Li You is so pretentious.

It's just that I installed it on the wrong person.

The Crown Prince may not do anything, but there is no guarantee that Erlang is someone who likes to do something physical.

As usual, Li Chengqian did not favor one over the other and also held a welcoming banquet for Li You.

However, someone was missing, and a concubine suffered as well.

the next day.

Li You felt aggrieved and started crying when he saw Li Chengqian. He was robbed of everything by Li Jue and his four men.

"Look at you, you are a great governor who has handled a huge fortune?"

Li Chengqian scolded.

"Brother, I was wrong yesterday." Li You said dejectedly.

It's really been a mess.

Next time, I will make sure I understand the situation clearly before I speak.

There must not be any presence of hateful elements headed by Li Jue.

"Okay, stop playing pitiful with me."

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "Let me ask you something."

"What do you think of the Southwest?"

Li You blinked and said, "I don't know."

"Here's the thing."

Li Chengqian gave him a general account of the situation, and Li You said as a matter of course: "This is not difficult."

"All the officials in the court are fools."

"Just arrest them and take them all to build roads and mine."

Li You said: "In Liaobei Province, Pei Xingjian is annoyed by the harassment from the barbarians."

"I told him to do it the same way Japan captures people to mine."

"Brother, guess this."

"All of a sudden the problem was solved."

He hadn't noticed that the prince's eyes were not right, and he said smugly: "In my opinion, the court is too indecisive."

"Strike hard in the southwest directly. Capture all those with two legs and send them to my Grand Commandery to be kept safe once and for all."

Li Chengqian said: "What I want is someone from the southwest."

"That's even simpler. We can digest it right here, and centrally monitor and work on it."

Li You then noticed that his brother's eyes were not right, and he felt a little uneasy. He said, "Brother, I... I just said it casually, I didn't say you..."

"Don't take it seriously. In my mind, you are wise and far-sighted..."

He hastened to offer his flattery.

Li Chengqian looked at him dimly and said, "Don't be the governor of Northeast China anymore."

"Ah?" Li You was dumbfounded and said, "Don't."

"You go and become the Grand Commander of the Southwest."

puff.

Li You knelt down.

"Brother, I was wrong, really wrong, please don't treat me like this."

“The southwest isn’t a place where people go.”

"My life, Li You, is not going to be so miserable..."

(End of this chapter)