Lan Changhe bowed and reported, "Your Majesty, what I want to report is that I have a clear understanding of the situation of the grain merchants in Chang 'an. I found out that most of the grain merchants in Chang 'an are preparing to raise the price of grain and seeds. They are even going to double the price. "
"This action is absolutely not allowed. Once it happens, I will definitely punish it severely. Therefore, I plan to set a rule that any merchants who raise the price of grain will be punished severely. Merchants who chase profits and take risks may very well disregard my orders. When the time comes, I may very well go on a killing spree. "
Lan Changhe said, "Therefore, I entered the palace to report this matter and earnestly request Your Majesty's permission."
Du Qi smiled after hearing this.
Lan Changhe had come prepared.
He was not here to ask for help.
Lan Changhe said that he had a clear understanding of the situation of the grain merchants. It was obvious that he had a clear understanding of the situation, which was why he could say this.
Du Qi thought for a moment and said, "Merchants who raise the price of grain should indeed be punished severely. I won't ask how you want to deal with it. However, after you deal with these merchants, will you have enough grain seeds? Now that the spring plowing is near, if you continue to delay, it will be over soon. If you wait until the spring plowing is over, replanting won't be as good as sowing seeds in time. "
Lan Changhe said seriously, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I have already made arrangements to ensure that there is enough grain seeds."
Du Qi said, "Where did you get the grain seeds?"
Lan Changhe said directly, "Your Majesty, the grain seeds that I have in reserve were purchased from the merchant, Han Yun. Once the grain seeds are insufficient, I will temporarily purchase them from Han Yun at market price. When the taxes are collected, I will repay them. Alternatively, I will repay the grain seeds directly when the time comes. In short, I will borrow them first and return them later. The government doesn't have any stored grain and can only purchase from merchants to satisfy the people's needs before considering other matters. "
Du Qi said, "Alright!"
Du Qi felt that it was not a bad thing for Lan Changhe to dare to do it. As long as it was handled appropriately, there was nothing wrong with it. Daring to do something like this was better than doing nothing.
Lan Changhe heaved a sigh of relief when he heard Du Qi's words. With Du Qi backing him up and Han Yun ensuring that he had sufficient grain, Lan Changhe could do whatever he wanted without worrying that the situation would worsen and Du Qi would get out of hand.
Lan Changhe said, "Your Majesty, I'll take my leave."
Du Qi said, "Go ahead and do it."
"Your subject will remember Your Majesty's teachings."
Lan Changhe replied before turning around and leaving. To Lan Changhe, Du Qi's words gave Lan Changhe confidence. Even Du Qi had told him to do as he wished. This meant that even if things got out of hand, Du Qi would cover for him. This was not just a matter of Han Yun preparing food, but also a stable guarantee.
When Lan Changhe returned to the Provincial Governor's Manor, he summoned the Governor of Jingzhou for a meeting.
The Governor of Jingzhou was called Zhang Jingzheng.
He was from Chang 'an.
Previously, Zhang Jingzheng was an aide of the Governor's Manor and was in charge of arresting bandits. It looked like he had quite a lot of power, but it was actually the most difficult and tiring job. In a place like Chang 'an, where the Emperor lived, anyone could be a relative of the Emperor or a noble. They were all people that Zhang Jingzheng could not afford to offend.
His job was to do all the dirty and tiring work. It was not an easy job. Li Shimin left with the civil and military officials. The Governor's Manor's officials also left. Only Zhang Jingzheng, who did the dirty and tiring work, stayed behind, saying that he needed someone to guard Chang 'an.
This was bullying an honest person.
Lan Changhe became the Governor of Jingzhou. He promoted Zhang Jingzheng and made him the Governor of Jingzhou. Although Zhang Jingzheng's ability was not particularly outstanding, he was more than qualified to be the Governor.
Most importantly, Zhang Jingzheng had been doing the dirty and tiring work, arresting people everywhere. He was very familiar with Chang 'an and the various counties in Jingzhou. He was very clear about the local situation. Therefore, he was the most suitable candidate to be the Governor.
After Zhang Jingzheng entered, he bowed and greeted, "Governor."
Lan Changhe gestured for Zhang Jingzheng to take a seat and said, "Governor Zhang, I invited you here because it's about the grain seeds."
When Zhang Jingzheng heard this, he quickly said, "Does Governor Fei already have a strategy to deal with it? Right now, the magistrate office doesn't have enough money. As for grain seeds, farming equipment, and even cattle, there's no need to talk about it. What do you plan to do? "
Lan Changhe said, "I already have a strategy to deal with this matter. You don't have to worry. Right now, there's only one thing. Use my name to issue a decree to all grain merchants. When they sell grain seeds, they must consider the difficulties of the people. They are not to raise prices or raise prices for no reason. Those who disobey will be severely punished. "
When Zhang Jingzheng heard this, he was stunned.
What kind of method was this?
Zhang Jingzheng thought about it. He thought about how Lan Changhe had promoted him and said, "Governor Lan, this method is not very useful! The reason is actually very simple. First, the price is not clear. How can it be considered raising prices and raising prices? Second, the restrictions on the merchants are very weak. "
After a pause, Zhang Jingzheng continued, "Especially when His Majesty entered Chang 'an this time. Many of the merchants in Chang' an contributed. Now, the merchants are rather unruly and not easy to deal with. Once they are dealt with, they will mention that they helped His Majesty. This will make you helpless. These people are very cunning. It's almost useless for you to issue such a decree. "
Lan Changhe smiled. "I naturally know that this decree is useless. You don't have to care about this. Just carry out my orders. In any case, we will win this time. These people who raise prices all deserve to die and will be punished. Even their crimes will be revealed. None of them will be able to escape. "
Although Lan Changhe spoke with a smile, there was a hint of iron in his words.
Lan Changhe was someone who had been on the battlefield.
He was not an ordinary person.
Such a person had a decisive temperament. Once Lan Changhe decided on something, he would not change his mind. Moreover, when he carried it out, he would be very forceful and would not be soft-hearted at all.
When Zhang Jingzheng heard Lan Changhe's words, he knew that Lan Changhe had a detailed plan. However, because he was worried that it would be leaked, Lan Changhe did not talk about the overall plan at all. He only talked about what needed to be done at the moment.
In his heart, Zhang Jingzheng also hoped that the commoners could complete the spring plowing and live a good life.
This was his vision.
Zhang Jingzheng did not probe further and said directly, "Don't worry, Provincial Governor. I will immediately make arrangements. Within three hours, all the merchants in Chang 'an who deal in grain will know about this news. "
Lan Changhe said, "Go!"
Zhang Jingzheng immediately went to make arrangements. Lan Changhe also got up and left. He went to Han Yun's house again. He still had some matters that he needed Han Yun's help with.
Although Zhang Jingzheng had said three hours, in reality, it took less than two hours for the news to spread throughout the city. Many merchants knew about the news.
These merchants who had received orders from the government did not dare to make decisions on their own. All of them gathered at Mo Feng's residence. After all, Han Yun was not involved. The others followed Mo Feng's lead and hoped to hear his opinion.
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