good wife

Chapter 492 Unexplainable (1)
Yang Haipeng didn't look at him, but said to the emperor: "My majesty, Princess Ping is the cousin of my wife. In the early winter of last year, I heard that there were nearly [-] refugees who were homeless when the city was closed. I miss Princess Ping, so I often have correspondence with Princess Ping. This morning, I received an urgent letter from Princess Ping. It is said that yesterday morning, Prince Ping and Princess Ping arrived in Pingqiu County, the most impoverished city in the closed city, and they have opened warehouses to release food! At the same time, some grain merchants in the closed city were touched by seeing Prince Ping and Princess Heping running around for the common people, so within a day yesterday, the grain prices of all grain merchants returned to the same level as before."

"Oh?" There was no joy or anger on the emperor's face, "Aren't those grain merchants afraid that they won't be able to make money?"

"Returning to the emperor, Princess Ping's letter said that after the prince learned of their move, he specially ordered that the top ten grain merchants who took the lead in lowering grain prices would be exempted from tax for one year! He also personally wrote a plaque as a reward! Grain merchants who want to cut prices will also be exempted from taxes for half a year!"

As soon as Yang Haipeng finished speaking, there were different opinions in the court.

At this time, the newly appointed Minister of the Household Department came out and said: "Report to the emperor, I also received news this morning that the price of food in the closed city has indeed stabilized! And the most serious Pingqiu County , Still continue to open warehouses to release grain! Ping Wang and Princess Heping are still staying in Pingqiu County."

"Your Majesty, although I have just taken over the position of Minister of the Household Department, I am very familiar with the situation of closing the city! This city has always been the most impoverished place in my Dayuan. But now even the poorest city is closed like this. Quickly solve this food price problem, Your Majesty, how can our capital and Jiangnan be as rich as the closed city?"

The emperor nodded, "Aiqing is right! This sixth prince of mine has some skills!"

Yang Haipeng said: "My Majesty, this matter is just because King Ping and Princess Concubine Ping belong to the common people, and it may not be because of the extraordinary abilities of the two of them! I heard that after winter, many people have no clothes and no food. To satisfy their hunger, King Ping and Princess Ping went up the mountain to visit Master Huiqing, discussed with him, and jointly opened a porridge shed at the foot of Huayang Mountain! Princess Ping went to the homes of some officials to visit their families in person, just to let everyone donate some old clothes , to help the common people survive the winter!"

Yang Haipeng glanced at the emperor sitting there, he seemed not displeased, and boldly said: "A year ago, Princess Ping ordered all the servants in the mansion to make dumplings, and Princess Ping herself did it herself. On New Year's Eve, everyone ate dumplings for the refugees who were blocked outside the closed city! Your Majesty, this level of benevolence is why some local grain merchants would rather lose money than help the prince. What is the real reason!"

The emperor narrowed his eyes and remained silent for a while.There was silence in the hall!The faces of King Ming and King Jin both looked disdainful. Aren't they just trying to pretend to be benevolent and win over the common people?Who wouldn't?Both of them secretly looked at the emperor sitting on the throne, but no one dared to speak.

After a while, the emperor said in a deep voice: "This son of mine has married a good wife! Not bad! Marquis Ping Nan, you have raised a good daughter!"

Ping Nanhou was startled, and came out and said: "The emperor is too famous! These are the things she should do as Princess Ping!"

The emperor chuckled a few times, "Okay! What a good thing to do! Well, since King Ping who sealed off the city has already set an example for us, then we should follow the example of King Ping. What do you think?"

"Emperor Shengming!"

After discussing some details, the emperor ordered the court to disperse, arrived at the harem, and went straight to Fushou Palace where Concubine Shu was.

When everyone left the palace gate, Su Wei, Marquis of Pingnan, stopped Yang Haipeng, "Senior Yang, please invite Gu Yuduo to sit at the house if you have time, her aunt misses her very much. There is always something empty!"

"Yes! Uncle, don't worry, Hai Peng will definitely tell Yu'er."

Su Wei nodded, "Today's matter is too risky. In the future, we should discuss it with the Duke of the state first. Don't make Longyan angry and blame you!"

"Yes! My uncle taught me the lesson. It is true that Haipeng was a bit reckless today! In fact, Haipeng was also worried about my people in Dayuan, and that's why he was like this! Besides, what Haipeng said is true. If the emperor investigates carefully, Haipeng It is also possible to make my wife come up with Princess Ping's handwriting."

"It is precisely because you are telling the truth, and because it is helpful to my current situation in Da Yuan, that the emperor did not take his anger out on you. It's just that next time, you may not be so lucky! Therefore, in the future, we still need to talk to the Duke more. Discuss with your lord, after all, he is an old minister, so he sees the problem more thoroughly than you."

"Yes! Haipeng made a note. Uncle, please get on the carriage. Although it's early spring, the weather is still a bit cold." Yang Haipeng said respectfully.

Su Wei smiled, the two said goodbye, and went back home.

Jingyi and Yuanxi were wandering around several villages near Pingyang Town, when they saw Qi Dali rushing over without stopping.After getting off the carriage, he rushed over, "I have found it, my lord!"

"How many?"

"My lord, the last general found nearly ten thousand tons of grain in that cave. Judging by the appearance there, it should not have been stored for a very long time!"

Yuan Xi nodded, "I don't think it will be too long. Let's find a way to get the food out and leave the rations for your five thousand elite soldiers for two months."

"Yes!" Qi Dali said excitedly, "My lord, besides food, the general also found some other good things!"

"Oh? What else?"

Qi Dali smiled mysteriously, but he didn't say a word, he just held the handle of the knife tightly with his hand, and pulled it out with a 'hiss' sound!

Yuan Xi was shocked, there seemed to be an unpredictable light in his eyes!He took the big knife from Qi Dali's hand and took a closer look, "The craftsmanship of this knife is extremely exquisite! It is the top grade of weapons! How many of these big knives are there?"

The smile on Qi Dali's face grew stronger, but his eyes were narrowed!Stretched out a finger to Yuanxi!

Yuan Xi's eyes flickered, "One thousand?"

Qi Dali laughed loudly, "My lord, why don't you have the courage at this time?"

Yuan Xi was taken aback for a moment, apparently unable to accept it!But Jingyi understood a little bit, "It can't be ten thousand, right?"

Qi Dali could no longer hide the excitement on his face, and nodded emphatically, "My concubine guessed right! It is indeed [-]! Not only that, we also found spears and some bows and arrows!"

"Bows and arrows?" Jingyi was a little confused, "Yuanxi, what are King Ming's people planning to do?"

Yuan Xi's eyes were a bit cold, his thin lips were drawn into a line, and he looked at Qi Dali with his brows tightly furrowed, "Dali, make a record of those weapons, and then take a closer look at what marks are on them?"

"Yes!" Qi Dali quickly got on his horse and turned back.

(End of this chapter)