A group of people gathered at the Li Family Zhuangzi again before the sky turned dark. They brought a few sacks of rice and asked someone to remove the husks.
Huang Li and his group of more than 300 officials actually didn't need too many people. They just wanted to experience it.
Although they were officials, some of them were actually descendants of the Li Family.
They came to Chang 'an to broaden their horizons and also to observe and learn from the Li Family Zhuangzi.
Not all of them were from the Huang Family. The other big families also sent people. The next five groups all had the same situation.
There were also the leaders and vice leaders of the mountain people. When they arrived at Chang 'an, they were like quails and didn't dare to make a sound.
Li Longji met them while they were still in a state of shock and gave them encouragement.
They were all very excited that they could meet the Emperor himself. Moreover, the Emperor lived in the Li Family Zhuangzi.
They also learned that when there was a lot of work, the officials worked in Xingqing Palace and didn't go to the Imperial City unless there was a court meeting.
When there was little work, the prime ministers also worked in the Li Family Zhuangzi and sent letters back and forth through the cableway.
It was no wonder that the Li Family Zhuangzi's people were so powerful. They interacted and learned from the Emperor and the prime ministers all day long.
After Li Longji finished encouraging everyone, he called for Huang Li alone.
The officials accompanied him and drank tea. It wasn't time yet.
Moreover, Li Yi hadn't come out yet. They didn't know what happened in the operating room today.
"Where did the money and food come from?" Bi Goo asked directly. The others stared at Huang Li.
Huang Li felt that this was a joint trial. He was a little arrogant. With his rank, he didn't deserve to be questioned by the Censorate, Ministry of Justice, and Supreme Court.
The current lineup was even more powerful than the joint trial. The most powerful people in the Tang Dynasty were personally summoned by the Emperor himself.
"The barbarians were willing to make the exchange. The exchange was huge. Ships of food were sent over as if they were free. There were also goods from the previous trade."
Huang Li pushed the blame to the Barbarian merchants. They had an agreement.
He looked around and saw that no one said anything. He said again, "They brought a lot of things, including food. Why didn't we make the exchange? Am I right? "
The officials: "…"
"Hahaha!" Li Longji couldn't help but laugh.
He didn't believe that Huang Li didn't know what everyone wanted to ask. Huang Li was actually playing dumb.
"Do you think we won't know if you don't tell us? You've committed a grave sin. "Song Jing glared.
"Governor Song, what crime have I committed? Isn't it good to have a large trade volume? "Huang Li insisted.
"We've sent someone to investigate," Su Yi said from the side.
"Oh, the investigation is good. It will prove our innocence."
Huang Li was not afraid of this. He had seen the people who were investigating. The Li Family Zhuangzi's people were in charge of receiving them.
Afterwards, a group of people from the Li Family Zhuangzi also went to attend to them.
As he spoke, he looked at Li Longji. This was the most terrifying.
Li Longji shook his head. "It's just a rumor. They say that only five trading companies are allowed to work together, and whoever has more trade volume and more food will get extra points."
He knew the situation. When Li Yi went out to sea, the Li Family Zhuangzi's people in the Guangzhou Prefecture received the news.
The imperial court sent people to investigate, and they were bribed. The people sent by Gao Lishi told them the truth.
The Li Family Zhuangzi's people were afraid that someone from the imperial court would stir up trouble when Dongzhu was not around.
As expected, the officials were kept in the dark. They were a little sad and wanted to know more about the operation.
This was too amazing! They could get money and food if they wanted.
"Your Majesty, can you elaborate?" Song Jing asked Li Longji helplessly.
"About this …"
"Third Brother, let me explain." Before Li Longji could finish, Li Yi appeared at the door with a tired expression.
"Brother Yi, did the surgery go well?" Li Longji's heart ached. Brother Yi was tired.
"I almost died. Everyone's body structure is different. I have to rest for two months and can't do heavy work for half a year."
Li Yi rubbed his face. The process of training did not go well.
He said that it was okay for a death row inmate to die after signing the agreement, but he still wanted him to live.
"Sit down." Li Longji wanted to get up and move a chair. Gao Lishi jumped over and placed the chair beside Li Longji.
Huang Li listened and watched, and finally understood. Li Dongzhu and His Majesty had such a relationship?
The officials were indifferent. How did you, Li Yi, become Brother Yi? You have a different surname … Your surname is also Li Ha!
Then you and His Majesty are a … oh, you can be a Li.
So that's how it is. You're amazing! The kind that can be said no matter what.
"Brother Yi, drink some tea and rest. There's no rush. Your medical skills have improved, and everyone will benefit." Li Longji pushed the teacup in front of him.
The officials nodded. Yes, Xiao Yi, you're important. Practice well, we'll all support you.
"Thank you, Third Brother." Li Yi drank the tea and panted.
"Everyone, I'm the one who arranged this. Our Tang dynasty's food reserves are too low. Not to mention nine years of food, half of the Tang dynasty will be affected by the disaster this year. All the grain stores will be opened, and it's not enough. "
Li Yi said the reality first. We don't have enough food.
Everyone was still angry and did not say anything.
Li Yi said himself, "If a country doesn't have nine years of food reserves, it's not enough. If it doesn't have six years of food reserves, it's urgent. If it doesn't have three years of food reserves, it's not a country. Do you understand the concept of food reserves here? "
"Three years of plowing, there will be food for one year; nine years of plowing, there will be food for three years. With thirty years of plowing, although there will be fierce drought and overflowing water, and the people will have no food, the emperor will eat, and the sun will rise for joy. "
The group of officials spoke in unison, that was called neat.
Huang Li said a few words and stopped. He forgot the content in the Book of Rites.
"Since everyone knows that food reserves are based on food reserves, does our Tang dynasty have three years of food? Don't I have to think of a way to get food?
As for the specific operation, we will release the news first and use the business license to threaten … "
Li Yi explained his theory. This was how the barbarian merchants sold their goods. Because the Great Tang was powerful, others could only do so.
"Xiao Yi, how high is the cost of buying food through this operation?"
Bi Goo understood. He was thinking about the long-term purchase. In the short term, the Tang dynasty was benefiting. But what about the future?
"All the costs are included in the profits. Without profits, how can there be costs? Even if there is a negative profit, it is based on the cost.
The amount of food the barbarians are willing to provide depends on how much profit they make from the Tang dynasty.
In the rules, the Tang dynasty is in the advantageous position of the seller. As long as the Tang dynasty offers enough profit, the barbarians are willing to do anything. "
Li Yi sat upright. He was asking about politics, so he had to follow the rules.
Song Jing saw Li Yi's attitude and asked, "How much profit do you know?"
"I am collecting data. I have a model. The more data there is, the more accurate the conclusion I get.
There are many variables involved. Not only does it include the production and transportation costs, but it also includes the social status of the people who grow food in each area.
Homesteaders sought higher profits to ensure their living standards.
Slaves are unable to protect their other interests. Living is their goal.
In addition, there are other factors such as distance, disaster impact, robbing, etc.
Every variable has to be calculated, and the role of the mathematical model in the social economy will be reflected. "
Li Yi answered seriously and pushed mathematics to the front. It was clear that the subject of mathematics will be more important in the future.
This year's Imperial Examination only added a little bit of mathematics. It was very simple.
In the future, if you want to take the Imperial Examination, you must have a certain foundation in mathematics.
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