Xu Junlou kept these words in his heart and said, "Uncle, don't worry, my nephew will act carefully."
After saying that, Xu Junlou suddenly changed the subject and lowered his voice: "Uncle, have you heard? There seems to be something going on over at Crescent Pass?"
Xu Changqing's expression changed. He did not answer Xu Junlou's words, but asked: "Where did you get the news?"
Xu Junlou smiled shyly and said: "My nephew has always been the prime minister of Zhan Shifu. There is always some news in the East Palace that can reach my nephew's ears. It is said that recently, His Highness has sent several official letters in a row.
, all the official letters are destined for the Gansu-Shaanxi region and the Yueyaguan region, and the Ministry of Revenue has also received an order from His Highness to mobilize grain and grass from all over the country?"
"Yes."
Xu Changqing nodded and said: "And we have already started to make arrangements. According to His Highness's order, food and grass will be purchased mainly, supplemented by collection. The most basic requirement is not to affect the normal life of the people and not cause excessive fluctuations in local prices. Food
The price increase in the market cannot exceed 25%. In addition, the grain and grass raised will be sent locally to Gansu and Shaanxi, and there will be dedicated personnel to receive it and store it in the warehouse."
Xu Junlou said excitedly: "Uncle, is there going to be a war?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Junlou saw Xu Changqing looking at him expressionlessly, his eyes were very scary.
"Uncle, you, why are you looking at me like this?" Xu Junlou asked with some fear.
"What position do you hold?" Xu Changqing asked.
"Chief Zhan Shifu."
Xu Junlou replied without thinking, "I will take over the new position tomorrow and become the governor of the capital."
"Which of these two positions has something to do with border customs or military affairs?"
After Xu Changqing finished speaking, he slapped his hand on the table and scolded: "I have told you so many times, don't care about things you shouldn't care about, don't ask questions you shouldn't ask, and don't listen to news you shouldn't hear. You are
I didn’t take a word of it to heart!”
"You are the Prime Minister of Zhan Shifu. Even if you become the Prime Minister of the capital, do you have anything to do with this national event? Is it your turn to inquire about this?"
This was the first time that Xu Junlou saw his uncle so angry and furious. He felt aggrieved, but he still said: "I'm sorry, uncle. My nephew realizes his mistake."
Seeing Xu Junlou lowering his head and not daring to look at himself, although Xu Changqing was angry, he couldn't vent it. Finally, he sighed and said: "Many people in the court have already received wind of this matter. Everyone has learned about it."
You can more or less guess something, after all, such a big thing as the mobilization of grain and grass cannot be hidden from anyone, but do you know why everyone pretends to be deaf and dumb, as if nothing happened and they don’t know anything?"
Xu Junlou said nothing.
Xu Changqing said: "It's because the East Palace has not announced it."
"It involves military secrets. If Your Highness doesn't tell you, then it's a secret. Whoever talks nonsense, at least makes arrogant comments about government affairs, or at worst is suspected of collaborating with the enemy. How many brains do you have to dare to inquire about these things?"
This time, Xu Junlou was really scared.
He hurriedly said: "Uncle, my nephew definitely didn't have that intention, and the nephew was just curious, so he asked his uncle when he was outside. No matter how stupid the nephew was, he wouldn't be able to say it out loud.
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"So now I am teaching you these principles, otherwise you will go to prison and reflect!"
Xu Changqing deliberately made the matter very serious and said in a solemn voice: "Remember, even if there is a war at the border, it has nothing to do with you. All you have to do is to be your governor of the capital. Even if you can't share the worries of His Highness, you can't
