Li Longji raised his head and looked at the sky. It was indeed morning, so he could only suppress the idea of asking everyone to watch his movie. For a moment, he seemed resentful. Until now, he still didn't know how much better a movie would be compared to a film made of glass. His subordinates had asked him if he could watch the movie while it was being produced. In order to give a surprise, he refused. It seemed that he still had to endure for a few more hours.
Yu Wenrong didn't seem to see the emperor's expression. After he finished speaking, he gave the Minister of Revenue, Wang Bei, a look.
Wang Bei had the urge to curse. Why did you ask me to speak first? I'm in the Ministry of Revenue, not the Agriculture Temple. If you want to know about the autumn harvest, you should ask the Ministry of Works. The Ministry of Revenue can be discussed later.
Even though he was thinking this way, Wang Ke's hands did not slow down. He took the small microphone on the table, turned it on, and gently blew on it. A sound came from the loudspeaker hanging five meters behind him. He said into the microphone,
"This year, according to the news from the Agriculture Temple of the Ministry of Works, there aren't many disasters. The output of rice in the north and wheat in the south should be much higher than in previous years. In order to avoid harming the farmers, the Ministry of Revenue has prepared 20 million strings of money for Chang Pingcang.
When the main crops are harvested, Chang Pingcang will stabilize the grain price of our Great Tang. At the same time, the peddlers from all over the country will cooperate to prevent the grain price from being artificially lowered. "
After speaking, Wang Bei immediately turned off the microphone, as if it was burning his hand.
When the officials heard this, they were satisfied. Moreover, they knew that the peddlers from all over the country had nothing to do with the peddlers. They were all powerful merchants. With them cooperating to stabilize the new grain price, there shouldn't be any problem.
Li Longji didn't consider the problem of the new grain price at all. He didn't think that anyone would dare to lower the grain price at such a critical time. This was because Pan 'er and Pan' er had said that Baby Candy House had stopped making cakes for some time in order to support the previous war.
In other words, if they didn't touch Chang Pingcang, the Great Tang would have enough grain. When the new grain came, as long as Xiaobei and the others gave the order, Baby Candy House would be able to use a lot of the new cakes.
Hearing Wang Bei's words, Li Longji felt that Wang Bei was implying something. He asked, "Wang Bei, did you notice any bad signs recently? Someone wants to destabilize the price of our Great Tang's new grain? "
Wang Bei turned on the microphone again. After thinking for a while, he said, "Your Majesty, ever since Xiaobao proposed the national policy of allowing the locals to organize and sell the food in various places and then use the money to pay taxes, the food production has indeed increased to a certain extent, just as he had predicted at the beginning."
"What's a certain degree?" Li Longji asked.
"It's because all the people are concentrated in the production. From farming to field management, to fertilizing and weeding, and now the harvest in most areas, the output is estimated to be 30% to 50% higher than before when each household worked alone."
Wang Ke replied. He really didn't want to reveal this data. This was all thanks to Zhang Xiaobao. Before this, no one would have thought that when implemented according to the policy, it would produce such good results. Those who had taken over other people's land were very reasonable in the distribution of labor when working, and at the same time, the management of the fields was more perfect.
Many officials were unaware of this matter. When they heard Wang Bei's words, they all widened their eyes in disbelief. 30% to 50%. Although there wasn't a specific number because the harvest hadn't been completed yet, it was clear just by looking at the estimated data.
At the very least, it would increase output by at least thirty percent. Thirty percent! Last year's grain output was already high enough. Compared to ten-some years ago, the current annual grain output was more than three times that of last year. If this foundation was increased by thirty percent, the Great Tang's grain supply would be assured.
The land was the same, and it was just that the Agriculture Temple had been doing better and better in recent years. However, the sudden increase in grain output was still inconceivable.
"Why is that so?" Li Longji asked, feeling very happy.
Wang Bei took a deep breath and replied, "This subject has asked someone. It's because those who rent other people's land and then centralize management are all very smart. Those who aren't capable wouldn't dare to rent other people's land.
During the centralization of management, regardless of whether it was the effect of fertilization or the subsequent weeding, there would be people watching over the fields. Moreover, they could adjust the amount of water in the fields according to the changes in weather. If it didn't rain for a few days, there would be people watering the fields. If it rained continuously, there would be people letting the fields water.
Compared to the management of the fields last year, the people who grow grain for the people who rent it only need to be responsible for the problems in the fields and don't need to worry about other matters. In the words of the Ministry of Works, it's a change from multiple jobs to a single job.
"This subject has to admit that Xiao Bao's move is very effective. Not only did it reduce the number of people working in the fields and let them do other jobs, increasing the overall income of Great Tang, it also increased the efficiency of the people in the field.
On the one hand, it increased the number of people working in other jobs, and on the other hand, it increased the production rate of the fields in the unit. This is something that this subject didn't expect before. With fewer people and centralized management, the grains grew better. This subject is impressed.
As for the other matters, this subject feels that it's better for the Minister of Works, Zhang Zhong, to explain. He knows more than this subject. "
Wang Bei unwillingly used facts to praise Zhang Xiaobao, and then threw another matter to Zhang Zhong to see how Zhang Zhong would explain.
A few other people who knew the inside story began to snicker. They felt that the battle between Wang Bei and Zhang Zhong was very interesting. Both of them used various methods to carry out a tacit exchange of interests.
It was impossible to say that they were supporting each other, but it was impossible to say that they were undermining each other. It depended on the specific situation. Sometimes, they could even work together. This kind of battle would definitely be very annoying to ordinary people, but it was a scene to see in the court.
It was just a game. In any case, it was impossible for one of them to really kill the other. If Wang Bei really had the opportunity to blacken Zhang Zhong through this kind of battle, and then the Emperor ordered Zhang Zhong to be killed, it was likely that Wang Bei would first stand up to protect him. On the other hand, if it was Wang Bei, Zhang Zhong would also stand up to protect him.
The two of them each had their own forces. They just liked to fight, but they didn't intend to kill each other. They didn't even want to fight each other to the point that the other party quit. How boring would that be?
Now that Wang Bei had handed the troublesome matter to Zhang Zhong, a portion of people who knew the inside story watched the show.
Zhang Zhong still had that simple and honest appearance of his that was wholeheartedly devoted to the country. In addition, he was still holding a pencil and moving it around in a notebook. At first glance, he gave people the impression that he was an honest person who worked seriously.
After Wang Bei changed the topic, Zhang Zhong was still writing something.
Li Longji coughed into the microphone, and Zhang Zhong continued to write.
"Minister Zhang, Yongcheng, it's your turn." Li Longji had no choice but to use a more serious tone.
Zhang Zhong, who was writing something, raised his head as if he had just woken up. He looked at the Emperor blankly.
Li Longji was puzzled and said, "Minister Zhang, stand up that notebook of yours and let me see."
Zhang Zhong didn't dare to disobey and could only stand up helplessly. The people nearby and across from him saw that there were a few cute cartoon pigs drawn on the notebook. There were even circles of lines that the pigs were saying.
The words weren't small, so Wang Bei, who was beside Zhang Zhong, deliberately read it out loud, "I am a good little pig. I sleep early and wake up early. When I eat, I eat until I'm full. The flowers and birds smile at me. Brother Yongcheng, good poem. Haha, I didn't expect that the top scorer, Brother Yongcheng's writing is better than before."
When the others heard Wang Bei read it out loud, they couldn't help but laugh. Even Li Longji couldn't help but laugh. This was someone who had once been the top scorer in the Imperial Examinations. How could he write something like this?
Zhang Zhong's honest face blushed slightly, and he hurriedly explained, "I wrote a children's song for my family's auspicious luck. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo aren't around, so my family's inner court has been taking care of it. As a father and uncle, I should write something for my family's Xiao Bao and Bei Bei.
I would like to write, 'Today's spring is waiting for autumn', the flowing water and floating clouds should be like this, but the little ones have to be able to understand. If Xiaobao and Yaojuan were here, I wouldn't have to practice such ugly stick figures. For the sake of the children, so what if I'm the top scorer? "
After Zhang Zhong finished speaking, everyone stopped laughing at him. Even Wang Bei, who was nearby, gave Zhang Zhong a blessing smile.
Everyone knew that Zhang Zhong's son and daughter-in-law weren't able to play with their younger siblings at the moment. They were fighting for the country at the borders.
Thus, the education of the four little fellows had to be handed over to others. However, the results couldn't compare to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's personal education.
This was a sacrifice. If anyone was unconvinced, they could take a look at Bei Bei's nine children. At that time, they would understand everything.
"Yongcheng, you've worked hard. Now, let's talk about the consequences of Xiao Bao's policy. After the royal court, I'll personally visit the four little fellows and bring them to watch a movie together. We're very willing to do something for the soldiers at the frontlines."
Li Longji looked to the west and sighed emotionally as he spoke to Zhang Zhong.
Zhang Zhong put away his notebook and smiled embarrassedly at the others. He asked in a low voice and knew what Wang Bei was talking about. He said, "Xiao Bao's policy has increased the production efficiency of our Great Tang's various industries to a certain extent. However, due to the policy, it has also revealed a portion of the smart people.
This portion of smart people not only have strong coordination and management skills, they also know how to maximize their own benefits. This subject has heard that a portion of them have already banded together to increase their income during the autumn harvest. They intend to not sell their grain and create a situation where there is a shortage of grain in the market. This will raise the price of the grain in their hands.
This subject has already contacted Xiao Bao, but there hasn't been any news yet. I believe that it won't be long before Xiao Bao's countermeasure reaches this subject. At that time, this subject will follow the plan. "
At this moment, Zhang Zhong didn't deliberately distance himself from this matter. He directly said that he had sent news to his son.
Li Longji and the other officials nodded. Just as they were about to speak, someone ran in and shouted, "Reporting, the Six Edicts of Submission have been delivered. The Six Edicts of Submission have submitted."
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