Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 420 Wu Ruyi’s suggestion, go to the palace or follow me?
Chapter 420 Wu Ruyi’s suggestion, go to the palace or follow me?
Hongnong Yang’s Mansion.
With Fang Yuan’s status, the head of the Hongnong Yang family had to greet him in person.
At present, the person with the highest status among the Yang family in Hongnong is Yang Shufei, and then Yang Gongren, who is the shepherd of Yongzhou.
But Concubine Yang Shu is the emperor's woman. She cannot live in the Yang family's house in Hongnong, and Yang Gongren does not live in the house either.
So now the person in charge of the Hongnong Yang family is the Prince Consort Yang Shidao, the current Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, who first met Fang Yuan in Langzhou.
"Fang Shangshu, your Majesty has come to visit you, but it is too late to welcome him from afar!"
Yang Shidao and his entire family greeted Fang Yuan at the door.
"You're welcome, Minister Yang, you're welcome."
Fang Yuan quickly stepped forward to return the gift.
Xue Bowu on the side handed the gift to Mrs. Yang.
After the two parties were polite for a while, they slowly entered the mansion.
"Why did Fang Shangshu come here this time?"
After entering the mansion, Yang Shidao was no longer polite.
It's impossible for a big shot like Fang Yuan to come in person.
If there is nothing wrong, we should not meet each other in private because of their identities. This is an official rule.
And now that Changsun Wuji has just come to power, Fang Yuan comes to find him, which is somewhat inappropriate.
Thinking of this, Yang Shidao was a little uneasy.
I remember when I first met Fang Yuan in Langzhou, Fang Yuan was still a small governor of Langzhou.
At that time, I didn't even take him to heart.
But he never thought that after a few years, Fang Yuan was already in front of him.
"I came back from outside and found that prices have generally increased everywhere."
"Before this, the governor of Jingzhou, Warrior Xun, wrote to His Majesty explaining the situation of rising prices."
"And His Majesty said that Warrior Yu's memorial was most likely suggested by his two daughters, so I came to have a chat with them."
Fang Yuan explained his purpose and said slowly.
After saying this, Mrs. Yang and others looked at each other in shock.
"Wu Shun and Wu Ruyi?"
Yang Shidao looked at Mrs. Yang and the others, but did not see Wu Shun and Wu Ruyi.
According to the rules, Wu Shun and Wu Ruyi are outsiders and cannot welcome Fang Yuan with them, so they are not here.
"Are they there?"
Fang Yuan also looked at Madam Yang and the others.
There are more than ten of them, but there should be no Wu Shun or Wu Ruyi.
Among them, Fang Yuan also saw Yang Yuzhi and nodded to him.
"In the backyard, I asked someone to notify them."
Yang Shidao signaled to Mrs. Yang.
Mrs. Yang understood and left after saying so.
At the same time, other people present also left.
They can leave after welcoming Fang Yuan, and are not allowed to stay anymore.
After all, Fang Yuan might be talking to Yang Shidao about some things that they can't listen to, and it would be inconvenient to stay.
Not long after, a pair of similar-looking sisters appeared. They were slim, with thin skin and tender flesh, and were as beautiful as snow.
"Wu Shun (Wu Ruyi), pays homage to Fang Shangshu."
Sister Wu Shun salutes Fang Yuan.
At this moment, Fang Yuan learned who the two were sisters.
In fact, Fang Yuan also had a guess from the beginning because his elder sister was bigger than his younger sister.
But it doesn't mean that my sister is very big, she still has a slim figure. It's just that my sister is relatively young, so she is smaller.
"No courtesy, please sit down."
Fang Yuan nodded.
The two sisters did not respond immediately, but looked at Yang Shidao aside.
"Just sit down."
"Fang Shangshu, I won't disturb your chat anymore. If you need anything, just call me."
Yang Shidao smiled.
With that said, he stood up and prepared to leave.
Because Fang Yuan came here with official business this time, it was inconvenient for him to stay.
If it is a private matter, no matter if he is meeting anyone, there will be no problem for him to stay.
"Thank you, Mr. Yang."
Fang Yuan stood up to see him off.
Sister Wu Shun sent Yang Shidao off respectfully.
Soon, only sisters Fang Yuan and Wu Shun were left in the huge hall.
"Fang Shangshu, what do you want from our sisters?"
Wu Shun looked at Fang Yuan and asked.
"Do you know about your father's petition for rising prices?"
Fang Yuan asked.
"I don't know."
Wu Shun shook his head and said.
But before he finished speaking, Wu Ruyi interrupted and said she knew.
"I would like to ask if there is a solution?"
Fang Yuan looked at Wu Ruyi and asked.
"Are prices rising because Huaxia Bank prints too much money?"
Wu Ruyi did not answer, but asked instead.
"Yes."
Fang Yuan nodded.
"My father told me that if Huaxia Bank prints too much money, the first step is to stop printing banknotes."
Wu Ruyi said righteously.
"We have ordered to stop printing banknotes, what's the next step?"
Fang Yuan looked at Wu Ruyi seriously and asked again.
"My father is not sure about the second step. He said that since Huaxia Bank prints money and causes prices to rise, can it also print money and send it to the people to slowly adjust the price problem?"
Wu Ruyi said in a deep voice.
"That means printing money and giving it to the people for free?"
"As a result, wouldn't there be more banknotes in the market and prices would rise even more?"
Fang Yuan frowned slightly.
"My dad said there is a difference."
"Price rises because most of the money printed goes to the hands of the powerful and businessmen."
"But if the money is given to the people, then the burden on the people can be reduced, and the problems caused by rising prices can also be solved."
Wu Ruyi said slowly.
The voice was slow and powerful, as if he was speaking with thought, not as if he was paraphrasing.
In fact, Fang Yuan didn't really believe what the warrior Xun said. After all, the other party was a military commander, and Li Shimin also said that it might be his daughter.
Although there was speculation, Fang Yuan did not expose it.
"The world is too big, there are too many people, and the money distribution project is too big. Is there any other way?"
Fang Yuan thought for a while, shook his head and said.
Not only is the project too big, but I don’t know how much it will cost to print.
The most important thing is that once this is done, the problem of rising prices will not be solved and will remain so in the future.
And one day the money in the hands of ordinary people will be used up, and then the problem of rising prices will seem to have not been solved.
Therefore, this method treats the symptoms but not the root cause and is not suitable for use.
"My dad said there is another way, but it is relatively extreme."
Wu Ruyi thought for a moment and said in a deep voice.
"You said."
Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows and asked.
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"If prices rise, then we should start with prices. To prevent prices from rising, we should start from the source."
"The current rise in prices is mainly due to the well-informed aristocratic families. Maybe it can be solved by instructing them not to rise."
Wu Ruyi's voice was a little lower, and she seemed to be looking around.
Because this suggestion will offend many people, whether they are aristocratic families or powerful people.
"This is a method."
Fang Yuan frowned and said.
This is indeed a method, but it is not easy to implement and is unethical.
It is clear that the court's money has depreciated, but the price of the things of the aristocratic families is not allowed to increase, which will cause dissatisfaction among the aristocratic families.
If we are in Li Shimin's situation, then the stability of the family must be maintained, even if the common people in the world suffer first.
But they met Fang Yuan, and Fang Yuan didn't care whether their family would be dissatisfied.
"Fang Shangshu can easily offend aristocratic families all over the world, and it is difficult to move forward."
"If you want to implement it, don't say it was my father's opinion."
Wu Ruyi said sarcastically.
She would rather not take the credit if she offends the world's aristocratic families for the sake of merit.
"It's not that exaggerated."
"It can completely transfer conflicts."
"Promise them foreign markets and they will accept it."
Fang Yuan shook his head and smiled.
Forbidding the rise in prices of the world's aristocratic families will offend people.
But there are also compensations, such as Japan and Goguryeo.
Japan may collapse at any time, but Goguryeo is already under the control of the Tang Dynasty.
There are also Silla and Baekje. I believe they would not dare to deny the Tang Dynasty to reward them.
As long as those aristocratic families are promised tax exemptions or other privileges to do business in these countries, they will not be too dissatisfied.
"Fang Shangshu is so wise!"
Wu Ruyi was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up.
That's right, if you transfer the contradiction and let the big family do business abroad, the contradiction will no longer exist.
Foreign markets are full of huge profits. I believe no aristocratic family would give up such a good opportunity.
Fang Shangshu is really wise. If he had known that he had not mentioned his father just now, he would have regretted it.
"Both of the methods you mentioned are quite useful. Are you interested in helping Huaxia Bank regulate it?"
Fang Yuan asked with a smile.
"Ah?"
"These two methods were thought of by my father."
Wu Ruyi was a little moved, but still a little hesitant.
"I heard that you will be selected into the palace as a talented woman."
"If you are willing to help Huaxia Bank control rising prices, I can help you speak to the emperor, and you can postpone or even not enter the palace."
"Of course, if you are willing to enter the palace and become a talented woman, then just pretend I didn't say this."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
Judging from Wu Ruyi's appearance, she is only thirteen or fourteen years old.
A young girl of thirteen or fourteen years old, full of wisdom, there is a high probability that such a person is not willing to become a talented woman.
After all, if your family is well off, there is no need to enter the palace and become a talented woman.
The status of a talented woman is quite low, and she may remain a talented woman her whole life.
"I, I am willing to help Huaxia Bank."
Wu Ruyi gritted her teeth and made a decision.
Yes, she doesn’t want to enter the palace and become a talented woman.
She considers herself to be the most talented woman in Jingzhou, so why would she be willing to enter the palace and become the emperor's talented woman?
Seeing that Fang Yuan gave her hope, she decided to seize it.
"Sister, dad will be angry."
Wu Shun interjected.
Wu Ruyi entering the palace and becoming a talented woman is the meaning of the warrior Yu.
Now that Wu Ruyi suddenly wants to disobey Samurai Yu, Samurai Yu will definitely be dissatisfied.
As a sister, Wu Shun wants to remind Wu Ruyi not to let Wu Ruyi act recklessly.
"Dad is not around, so I can make my own decisions."
Wu Ruyi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
"You!"
Wu Shun immediately turned red with anger.
But when I opened my mouth, all I could hear was a cold snort.
"Fang Shangshu, when can I help you?"
Wu Ruyi ignored Wu Shun, looked at Fang Yuan and said.
"Let's go tomorrow. Report to Luxia at Huaxia Bank tomorrow."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
The problem of rising prices must be solved as soon as possible.
Every day of delay may affect people in more places.
"Okay, I will go to Huaxia Bank to report to Luxia early tomorrow morning."
Wu Ruyi said solemnly.
"Looking forward to your performance."
"If you do well, I will speak for you."
Fang Yuan stood up, left after saying a few words.
Although Wu Ruyi is the only orthodox queen in history, that is only in history.
The current Wu Ruyi still seems a bit jerky, or rather smart, but not particularly outstanding.
If you want to help her avoid entering the palace and become a talented woman, you must have corresponding value.
"I'll send you off."
Wu Ruyi has no objection.
Get up quickly to see Fang Yuan off.
"No need, just tell Yang Shilang."
Fang Yuan waved his hand and said.
Normally, he should have spoken to Yang Shidao before leaving.
But Fang Yuan is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Duke of the country. His status is respected and it doesn't matter whether he talks about it or not.
"Yes."
Wu Ruyi did not follow.
She knows that her identity is far different from Fang Yuan.
So when facing Fang Yuan's intention, she didn't dare to disobey him without understanding Fang Yuan.
"Sister, do you know what it means to be a talented woman in the palace?"
Wu Shun came to Wu Ruyi angrily and said.
"Of course I know."
"I also know what will happen if I don't enter the palace and become a talented woman."
Wu Ruyi said calmly.
"It will be very difficult for Dad if you change your mind rashly!"
Wu Shun said angrily.
"Sister, I have my own considerations, you don't need to say anything."
Wu Ruyi shook her head and left.
This time she was selected as a talented woman in the palace for two reasons.
One is that the emperor thinks he is beautiful and wants to enter the palace himself.
The second is that the emperor was dissatisfied with his father and deliberately beat his father.
The reason is that his father does not agree very much with the emperor's order, but he agrees with the Supreme Emperor's.
But now that I choose not to enter the palace, the emperor may be angry with his father, and his official position may not be guaranteed.
It's okay to sacrifice your own happiness for your father, but now that you have the opportunity to not sacrifice your own happiness, and your father doesn't need to be angered by the emperor, why not seize it?
With Fang Yuan's power, it is entirely possible to protect himself and his father.
This is the hope Wu Ruyi sees.
After Fang Yuan left, he stopped entering the palace.
Even though it was only noon, Fang Yuan still chose to go home.
The two children at home are very unfamiliar with Fang Yuan, and Fang Yuan wants to spend more time with them.
But what surprised Fang Yuan was that as soon as he returned to the gate, he saw Wang Shiyu also arriving.
"Hey, Fang Yuan, aren't you at work?"
Wang Shiyu asked curiously.
"I'm lazy."
"Please come inside."
Fang Yuan laughed and invited Wang Shiyu in.
Lazy?
Wang Shiyu couldn't help but laugh, she just thought Fang Yuan's words were so funny.
This was the first time she heard such high-sounding words. It was so surprising and made people laugh.
"How is your recent business with the Western Regions?"
Fang Yuan asked while walking.
"It depends on the situation."
"It's too difficult to walk on land, and the waterway is inconvenient. Let's rest for a while first."
The smile on Wang Shiyu's face gradually disappeared and she sighed.
The shadow of almost dying at sea lingered in her mind, and she trembled all over just thinking about it.
If Fang Yuan hadn't happened to pass by by such a coincidence, she might have been devoured by a school of fish without any bones left.
Thinking of this, Wang Shiyu's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, her face became slightly hot, and she looked at Fang Yuan secretly.
"Since you're taking a break, why don't I give you something to do."
"I want to build a steel ship and I need a person in charge. How about you be the person in charge?"
Fang Yuan stopped, looked at Wang Shiyu seriously and said.
Wang Shiyu's heartbeat was already racing, but when Fang Yuan saw him like this, his heartbeat was even faster.