Chapter 1283: Carrying on the Past and Opening up the Future (One Hundred and Seventy-Three) Handover

Suddenly, several months passed, and it was already the tenth month of the golden autumn. For the Han Kingdom, this year was a peaceful year. Soldiers were put into the treasury and horses were released in Nanshan. Since the beginning of the Fufeng Army, there has never been a year like this. This year, not a single war broke out. There are two things that make Dahan most happy this year. One is that the east-west transportation artery from Liaodong to Yuyang is officially connected, marking the official completion of the two main arteries of Dahan. The second thing is that the weather has been good this year, and the good news of a good harvest has spread throughout the vast territory of the Han Kingdom.

But for the Han Dynasty court, while they were happy about the bumper harvest, another big problem was placed in front of them. Low grain prices hurt farmers. A bumper harvest of grain would inevitably bring about a sharp drop in grain prices, and those who would suffer would be The lowest class of people.

I received three to five buckets more! Gao Yuan recalled for no reason the famous article [Pig][Pig][Island] novel ww.zuhm from his previous life.

"Old Yan, the Political Affairs Hall is about to formulate a plan on this matter. There must be a minimum protective price. Merchants must not purchase grain below this protective price." Looking at Yan Shenghao in front of him, Gao Yuan said categorically that the chief assistant is now basically in semi-retirement. Yan Shenghao is responsible for the state and daily operations of the political hall.

"But Your Majesty, our Han Kingdom has never interfered with the commercial activities of merchants. In times of abundance, things are cheap. This has been a law since ancient times. We force merchants to purchase grain at a price higher than the market price, but merchants will not do it! This shows that they are going to lose money. Your Majesty, this also violates the free trade decree you just issued last year!" Yan Shenghao looked embarrassed.

"A minimum protective price is set, and merchants purchase at this price. The difference between the prices will be subsidized by the court." Gao Yuan waved his hand, "We must not allow the common people to have a good harvest. Instead, they will suffer even more losses than in previous years."

"Your Majesty, what a huge amount of money this is!" Yan Shenghao was surprised. "This year, the entire Han Kingdom has received good news of a good harvest. If the price difference is subsidized by the imperial court, Wang Wudi of the Ministry of Finance will have to step back. "

"What's the use of just jumping around? We have to find a way. Lao Yan, relax the grain restrictions on Qin. The grain accumulated in the warehouse can be sold to Qin. Isn't Qin's food shortage this year? Their country is now in chaos. "There is an extreme shortage of food. As long as we are willing to sell it, they will definitely buy it."

"It took a lot of effort to get the Qin State into chaos, and now we are selling grain to them. Doesn't it mean that they can survive for a while longer?" Yan Shenghao was a little dissatisfied. "If this is the case, I would rather let Wang Wu come to my place." Let’s go dancing and bear the loss ourselves.”

Gao Yuan laughed and said, "Compared with making our own people live more comfortably and maintaining the price of domestic food, it doesn't matter if we let the people of Qin live in poverty for a while. Lao Yan, we can sell the food to the people of Qin." , but we only sell to Lu Chao.”

Yan Shenghao's eyes lit up. "We sold it to Lu Chao, who gathered a lot of grain.

The Qin people's court would inevitably provide Lu Chao with food, but Lu Chao would not do it. Then their relationship will definitely deteriorate further. "

"Lu Chao will definitely do it, but he will use this to propose some exchange conditions to Qin Ting. Of course, the effect is the same. Qin Ting will become more and more wary of him. The more Qin Ting is on guard against him, the more Lu Chao will do. Go faster."

"It's a pity that the Chu people also had a bumper harvest. Otherwise, you can sell some to them. This year is also a bad year. Han and Chu both had good harvests, but Qin suffered from drought and the harvest dropped sharply. Natural and man-made disasters combined. This Maybe God is warning me, Qin people are like rabbits and can’t grow tails!" Yan Shenghao said happily, stroking his beard.

"Although Qin and Chu are in alliance, with the current situation of the Qin people, I am afraid that the Chu State has completely lost confidence in them. Once something happens to the Qin State, the Chu people can only think of getting a share of the pie." Gao Yuan said with a smile.

"Your Majesty is still wise. The military has always wanted to launch an attack on Qin, but the Qin people still have strength. If we can't win and are in a stalemate with the Qin people, the Chu people will inevitably have some different thoughts. Now We didn't move a single soldier. We only moved a little bit, and the Qin people themselves became chaotic. When they were dead, the Qin-Chu alliance would be broken. "Yan Shenghao said: "Your Majesty, it's up to you. In your opinion, will civil strife definitely break out among the Qin people?"

"Definitely. I just haven't guessed exactly what Lu Chao's arrangements are in Xianyang. He must have a back-up plan in Xianyang, otherwise he will most likely play a dead game. But I believe that he will Since he dares to do this, he must have been hiding a secret for a long time. This person will be his biggest trump card, but this person is hidden too deeply. Although the National Security Bureau and the Military Intelligence Bureau are trying their best to find out this key, up to now, they are still Nothing was found."

"The king actually just wants to know this person earlier so that he can clear up his doubts. In fact, this has nothing to do with us. When Lu Chao activates, we will naturally understand." Yan Shenghao said with a smile.

"Indeed." Gao Yuan laughed loudly.

He Weiyuan walked in with a high laugh, "Your Majesty, it's almost time. The carriages and horses are ready outside."

"Yes." Gao Yuan nodded, turned to Yan Shenghao and said: "Let's go to Mr. Jiang's place to see Mr. Jiang. Mr. Jiang has been slightly ill these past few days and is not feeling well. After all, he is seven More than ten years ago.”

Yan Shenghao was stunned, and another surprise surged in his heart. Gao Yuan took him to see Jiang Jiaquan. The subtext here was obvious. Since this year, the physical condition of Jiang Jiaquan, who is in his early seventies, has been getting better day by day. Now, there are actually very few people in the political hall. It is basically presided over by Yan Shenghao, but in name, the Jiang family is still the chief minister of the Han Dynasty.

Today's trip is probably a handover between the old and new chief ministers. I will become the chief minister of this powerful kingdom, inferior to one person and more than ten thousand people.

Thinking of this, Yan Shenghao couldn't help but feel a little complacent. Looking back on his political career in this life, perhaps the wisest thing was that he defected to the Eastern Expedition Army. He was the first local official to surrender to Gaoyuan, the head of a county. Over the years, the king has also given him generous rewards. Now, he is finally reaching the top of his life.

There were no signs on the carriage, and there were only some plainclothes guards surrounding the carriage. They quietly drove out from the side door in the corner of the palace and went straight to the Jiang Family Quan's mansion.

"The old gentleman is getting older. This illness has made him determined to retire. I recommend you to take over the position of chief assistant. This time the two of us will go to see him. It just so happens that you can also have a good communication, Lao Yan. , I know you have made some preparations for this, what are your plans for the next work?" Inside the carriage, Gao Yuan leaned on the wall and asked with a smile.

Although he had been mentally prepared, the words coming out of the king's mouth were naturally different. Yan Shenghao suppressed his inner excitement and sat up straight: "Your Majesty, I believe that the current situation is difficult for Yi Jing to move." , Our Kingdom of Han is now prospering, and everything is developing in an orderly and good manner. Therefore, after I become the chief minister, my first task is to continue the current policy and not be eager to do something to prove myself. "

"Well said!" Gao Yuan said with a smile: "Actually, what I'm most worried about is that you want to prove yourself eagerly. It's a good idea that you have."

Yan Shenghao smiled and nodded.

"I still have some ideas about the future appointment of the chief assistant. Together with Mr. Jiang today, we can just have a chat. But don't worry, no one can compete with you this term, but I'm afraid the next term will be the same. It’s different, you have to be mentally prepared!”

"Next time?" Yan Shenghao looked at Gao Yuan with some surprise, but Gao Yuan closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Jiang Jiaquan's mansion is not far from the palace. Compared with the large mansions of previous dynasty officials who occupied countless areas, the mansions of Han Dynasty officials are too simple. As the chief minister of a country, Jiang Jiaquan's mansion is much more luxurious than many large mansions. The merchant's house was much smaller, just a courtyard with three entrances and three exits. Even such a house seemed too big for the Jiang family. This old man had no children and was alone. Apart from the guards assigned to him, the only people living in this house were some workers and maids who took care of his daily life.

Jiang Jiaquan, who was standing by the door, stared at the corner door on one side. His delicate face looked a little pale. Although the weather was still hot in autumn, the thin old man seemed a little afraid of the cold and had already put on thick autumn clothes.

The corner door creaked open, and He Weiyuan was the first to step in. Behind him, Gao Yuan and Yan Shenghao entered through the corner door one after another. When they saw Jiang Jiaquan stepping out of the threshold, he was about to come forward. Gao Yuan immediately sped up. He walked in front of Jiang Jiaquan, stretched out his hand to support him, and said reproachfully: "Sir, I just recovered from illness, why did you come out of the house? If the wind blows, if it happens again, wouldn't it be Gao Yuan's sin? Hurry up. Quick, go inside."

"How can you be so delicate?" Jiang Jiaquan said with a smile: "It's just a little bit of wind and cold, and the king made a fuss. Qiu Debao stayed in my house and couldn't drive me away. He was noisy with me every day, but it was annoying to death. Today I finally put this The guy drove away."

"Don't dare to be careless one day. Sir, he is getting older. He is not as good as he was a few years ago." Gao Yuan said with a smile, "Sir, don't blame Qiu Debao. I gave him a death order. If he is not good, he will be killed." He is not allowed to go home."

Jiang Jiaquan laughed. "A bunch of old bones, let the king worry."

Yan Shenghao came over and bowed deeply: "Chief Assistant."

"Shenghao is here too."

"Let's go in and chat, Mr. Jiang. Lao Yan and I are having dinner at your place today. The three of us will have a good chat. I have some ideas that I need to share with you first." Gao Yuan smiled and helped Jiang Jiaquan. Go inside. (To be continued...)