On the way back to the inner garden, Zhao Xi kept deducing the whole process.
To put it bluntly, at this point, it’s more about psychology.
There is definitely no shortage of food at this time. All the food stored up together will be more than enough to satisfy the people in the three places who insist on harvesting next summer.
It's just that they are all covering up and trying to make a fortune out of disaster.
But it is impossible to meet the rations of the people in the three places just by relying on the food transported by rail.
It depends on which side can bear it.
The rails are transporting continuously, and the water transportation of the Bianhe River has not stopped transporting grain, and not many victims have appeared, so I would put up such a big battle again...
Can they still hold it?
It wasn't a family, let alone a whole, it was just a ragtag group of people who got together temporarily because of food.
My father also knew that he was busy these days, and my husband-in-law also knew that he was busy, so they did not ask him to deal with memorials every day.
But Zhao Xi has never stopped making plans in the morning.
The same is true today.
But Ciming Palace is different today.
In the past, his own women would come to say hello at this time, but today, Zhao Xi clearly felt that they were waiting for him, especially Tao Niang... and the empress.
"Xi'er... Third brother..."
I was indeed a little anxious, as if something was really going on.
Tao Niang was a little embarrassed to see her like this. She wanted to say it, but stopped.
When the elders speak, she has to sit in the back row.
"Xi'er, do you want to do something?"
It's not surprising that the empress knew, and Zhao Xi was not prepared to hide it.
This matter was decided on a small scale, and even the court didn't know much about it.
However, these six old families are all insiders.
But, why are you still a little embarrassed?
"If we do this, we will be afraid that the public will lose control no matter how long it takes."
"Xi'er, I would like to ask my uncle's family, what price will the rice price fall to?"
Hmm? Is it possible that these six old families are also trying to make money from the national crisis?
Isn't it enough to make a living with so much? Can people really be so greedy?
Zhao Xi felt a little chilled!
To be honest, Zhao Xi has never left them behind in any profitable business over the years.
This is a disaster year! As for what? Some money should not be earned!
Zhao Xi was determined to make a plan to trick these six families together!
I don’t have any of my own! Clan members…forget it!
"Xi'er, my uncle's family doesn't have any food hoards. We just had some leftover food in the early years and have been keeping it..."
When Empress Cao saw her son's stern face, she immediately figured it out.
For some unknown reason, it seemed that when her son became depressed, it put more pressure on her than anyone else, not even her own father, including her grandfather, and even the late emperor.
"Mother, the price of rice is expected to drop to around 20 cents, and I'm not prepared to let the price of rice rise again."
"My uncle's old grain...if it's grain, you can keep some of it. If it's rice, you'd better sell it out."
Zhao Xi suddenly felt that he was a little too demanding.
From the beginning, the six families have been in sync with themselves, and all the stores and warehouses have been piled up as grain reserves here.
I think too much.
After saying this, it seems that Tao Niang has nothing more to ask... It's all the same, I hope they really have the food reserves from previous years.
Zhao Zhen was not dealing with the memorial, because the princes... it should be said that some of the princes were in Chui Gong Hall.
When Xue Xiang and Su Song came to the political hall to ask for an audience, Fu Bi knew he had to take action.
Even though he was old, Fu Bi was actually a little excited at this time!
Then, he went to Chui Gong Hall with Bao Zheng and Zeng Gongliang.
"Whether you can pass the test depends on three days later."
"My dear sirs, can this be done?"
Is it possible? I really don’t know.
These few people now know everything, including how much stock there is on His Highness the Prince's side.
After I fully understood it, I became even more worried.
If, that is to say, if, if one side unilaterally lowers the price of grain, and the other side insists on carrying it, over time, the rail transportation here may not be able to keep up with the amount of grain sold.
The key is that once the price here drops, the other party can also purchase new grain here in large quantities...
His Highness the Prince estimates that the other party does not have much funds. That is just an estimate, and no one knows.
This is also the reason why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked Chang Ping to store grain... so that it could take up part of the other party's funds.
As for the court making money, it was just incidental.
"Order the grain transport ships here to delay entering Bianliang for three days..."
"No! The fish transported by water are mixed, and the news of this matter must not be leaked."
Fu Bi was not Zeng Gongliang, let alone Bao Zheng. He was a gentleman, but he was by no means pedantic.
Look at the official family, or rather the shadow behind the official family...Old Chen Lin.
Zhao Zhen was confused and Fu Bi looked at him... This all shows that it must not be leaked, and the court will definitely not let the water transport cooperate with the action.
Look at me? Isn’t it all decided by you?
But Chen Lin nodded slightly.
Not to mention Fu Bi's tacit approval, even if he didn't, he was still prepared to make the decision privately and let the Imperial City Secretary do something.
His Highness the Crown Prince's plan should be as vigorous as possible.
The Imperial City's spies all over the country are not just decorations. There are many ways to rob and steal.
When Han Qi saw Xue Xiang, he knew what he was going to do.
The edict was complete and passed through the Li Zhengshi Hall, that is to say, the court... at least the princes knew about it.
Is it possible that the princes are on the same page this time? Are they planning together with His Highness the Crown Prince?
He was a little skeptical, but the edict was indeed in compliance with the regulations.
"Xianggong Han, all matters in Hebei Province still need Mr. Han to take charge of the overall situation."
"Zizheng, please tell me in detail how to do it."
"Three days later, the Changping warehouse will open its doors. Although no grain will be sold, the people will be able to understand the situation of grain storage in Changping warehouse..."
Wait...what's open! The current Changping position is empty!
"There is no food in Changpingcang!"
"Xiang Han, the imperial court has taken care of this matter. Changpingcang can be filled up within three days...but all the Changpingcang officials must not leave Changpingcang within three days. Waiting for three days to come..."
Xue Xiang went in reverse order, first talking about Chang Pingcang, and then started to detail the arrangements for placing food in stores, transporting food by horse-drawn carriages, and lowering food prices every three days...
This is fatal!
Han Qi finally understood that His Highness the Crown Prince did not want to do what he had done in the past, so he had to leave some leeway.
Before the answers are announced, all arrangements are confidential or mandatory.
These will be carried out by elite soldiers trained by the escort battalion!
“Where are the reserves in Hebei Province?”
"Specific shops in all state capitals and counties..."
That’s it! I can’t care about that much anymore. Han Qi doesn’t want to go against the imperial court on this matter...~ He has great righteousness!
It's just that... Han Qi made some pretense, such as changing clothes, etc., but in fact he was telling his son to rush back to Xiangzhou as soon as possible and make sure to sell the stored grain within three days.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince never fights an unprepared battle, and all plans must be carefully considered before launching.
Han Qi doesn't doubt this. So... we can't let him pay for it.
There are indeed many disadvantages to staying away from the court. If you were in court, you could completely follow His Highness the Crown Prince's plan. Why bother to be so hasty as today.