"Well, there was a severe drought in the north last year, and the emperor opened warehouses to provide disaster relief. However, the former emperor was ignorant and the treasury's grain reserves were insufficient. In addition, the prime minister's faction and others deliberately withheld the grain for disaster relief. Not only did the grain for disaster relief not reach the hands of the people, it was all wasted by these People are corrupt!"
What Jiang Miao could understand was exactly what Shen Yanqing was worried about. The emperor persuaded everyone to give him the position of Doctor of the Household Department, because he wanted him to make achievements.
The Ministry of Revenue is controlled by the Prime Minister's faction, and there is no fear of what tricks he can pull off. Although Shen Yanqing has experience in running Zhenjiang Mansion, his methods are still a bit green compared to these old tricksters.
Now we know where the pathology is, but we can't prescribe the right medicine. People from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of War are watching eagerly outside. They don't dare to provoke the people sent by the Prime Minister, so they treat him as a soft persimmon. In the past few days, they have been asking the Ministry of Household for food and grass.
"Can't the Emperor investigate them thoroughly?"
Jiang Miao gritted her teeth. She had read the book and knew that the Prime Minister Liu's faction had a deep foundation. In the original book, the emperor kept a low profile for twenty years before completely eradicating the Prime Minister's faction. He waited for Prime Minister Liu to retire and return to his hometown before taking action. Now he has only been on the throne for seven years. , wanting to thoroughly investigate Prime Minister Liu is still just a dream.
"It's difficult. Prime Minister Liu controls the lifeline of the court. Behind him are half the court officials and many supporters. Even if the emperor wants to move him, he has to plan carefully."
"But will the court be allowed to be controlled by him?"
Jiang Miao didn't understand what Shen Yanqing said, but the current predicament of the Yan Dynasty was not only the squandering of the late emperor, but also the corruption of many officials. If these people were arrested and asked to hand over the stolen money, they would be confiscated. The stolen goods can fill the national treasury, so there is no need for them to worry.
"No, give me two years."
Shen Yanqing looked into her eyes and promised that he would not just succumb to his current status. Shen Yanqing knew that if he wanted to move up, he had to eradicate Prime Minister Liu's group.
Otherwise, he will always be a pawn in the conflict between the emperor and Prime Minister Liu. Shen Yanqing has ambitions in his heart, so he will not be willing to submit to others and let his life depend on others.
"Well, I believe you."
Jiang Miao nodded fiercely. No one knew Shen Yanqing's ability better than her. What he said would definitely come true. However, they were husband and wife. Jiang Miao would definitely help Shen Yanqing if he could.
"The national treasury is at a loss, and we don't know what next year's harvest will be. However, this year Zhenjiang Prefecture and Furong Town have planted a lot of sweet potatoes and a warehouse of corn seeds. Why not promote them all next year? Having food is a guarantee. It can also make one's name known to the outside world and weaken the momentum of the Prime Minister's faction."
Jiang Miao is not a saint. She has her own selfish motives in doing things. Shen Yanqing has a weak foundation. If he wants to move up, he must lay a good foundation. Zhenjiang Prefecture is a link, and the same must be done in the capital.
And although she has not recognized her relatives yet, her status as Princess Rongning naturally means that she is close to the royal family, so doing these famous things is not considered a taboo.
Otherwise, we need to get the emperor and the eldest princess to do it together. Anyway, we want to build up the reputation of their royal family as caring for the people and exposing the corruption and bribery of Prime Minister Liu's faction. Even if the Prime Minister's faction has a deep foundation, it cannot withstand the common people. of centrifugation.
"Well, I'll let someone go and count the seeds first, and I'll have to come up with a charter for the specific farming."
The grain grown in Zhenjiang Prefecture is not enough to be promoted nationwide, and it will take a long time to feed all the people of the Yan Dynasty. However, with high-yielding crops, it is only a matter of time before poverty alleviation is achieved.
Shen Yanqing was full of fighting spirit. He was born in the countryside, so he knew what it meant to the people not to go hungry. If he succeeded, it would not only be his achievement in promotion, but it would also be a major event that would benefit the country and the people.
The warehouses are solid and the etiquette is known, the food and clothing are sufficient and the honor and disgrace are known, food, clothing and education are the foundation of governing the country. Prime Minister Liu and his faction are the worms of the country. If Shen Yanqing wants to achieve results, he must pull out all these worms, otherwise he will have more plans. They are all helpless.
Fortunately, the emperor is wise, considerate of the people, and serves the country and the people. He can just go ahead and do it without worrying about being held back.
In addition to growing grain, he and Lu Yuanshan's cooperation in promoting movable type printing also provided a lot of income. Shen Yanqing's thoughts surged in his mind, and he felt that he could attract another person to become a shareholder.
Jiang Miao saw that he had a plan in mind, so she didn't ask any more questions. Shen Yanqing should be busy with these matters in the court. She just took care of her shop. Recently, down jackets have been made one after another. It’s time for Hualou to launch new products.
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Liu Ruyan's people followed Shen Yanqing for a few days and discovered his routine and regularity. Except for going home when he was on duty, he did not participate in other social activities.
Liu Ruyan listened to the servant's report and had a better impression of Shen Yanqing. A clean and self-sufficient man like him was exactly what she liked.
"He goes home for lunch every day, and there is only one boy by his side?"
Liu Ruyan's mind was racing. She was worried that there was no reason to see Shen Yanqing. It would be a good opportunity to meet by chance at the right time.
"Xiu'er, ask the nanny to cook two special dishes tomorrow, and I'll give them to Mr. Shen."
If you want to capture a man's heart, you must capture his stomach. Liu Ruyan was still worried about Jiang Miao's existence, thinking that it must be because of her cooking skills that a country woman could pester Shen Yanqing.
Liu Ruyan secretly competed with her in her heart. She could do what Jiang Miao knew, and she would do better than her. Let Shen Yanqing see which one of them is better.
As the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's Palace, Liu Ruyan had her own pride. She would not allow herself to lose to Jiang Miao, but she didn't know that Jiang Miao, whom she wanted to compare with, didn't care at all.
The difference between them is not their status, but Shen Yanqing's love. Without this love, no matter how good the conditions are, they are just noisy flies in his ears, which is annoying.
"yes."
"Madam, Madam Jiang is here and she wants to learn medicinal diet from the nanny."
Before Jiang Ru came in, Xiuer came to report first. Ever since Jiang Ru broke into the door, Liu Ruyan had been stricter with her maids. Especially now that she was doing business with Sun Hao, she was afraid of being Others stumble upon the secret.
"Take her to the kitchen."
Liu Ruyan was about to choose the clothes she would wear when meeting Shen Yanqing tomorrow. She didn't want to deal with Jiang Ru, and she didn't know what she was thinking. A noble lady from a general's palace could cook by herself, which made her look more like a family.
Liu Ruyan curled her lips, feeling very disdainful of her.
Jiang Ru was not angry after hearing Xiu'er's words. Anyway, she came today just to learn how to make medicinal food. She followed Xiu'er into the kitchen. The wet nurse had already listened to the master's instructions and knew that she was a noble daughter of the general's family, so she hurriedly called. Be alert and cope.
