Prince of the Tang Dynasty: Signing in began with harming Li Shimin

Chapter 318 Differentiate Merchants

"Cao Min Ji Ming, pay homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Ji Ming is white and fat, looking like a Buddha in a temple in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Su Jing raised his right hand, nodded and called out: "I don't like courteous manners, get up and answer."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Ji Ming still bowed his hands and stood aside just now.

Seeing this, Su Jing smiled slightly, and shouted loudly: "Louise.

Patriarch Ji has come from afar, why don't you show Patriarch Ji some tea? "

"Humph!"

Louise snorted dissatisfied.

Picking up the teacup on the table casually, he strode over to Ji Ming's side.

The latter looked at Louise in surprise, smiled and took the teacup in his hand, but he didn't intend to drink it at all.

Su Jing's thoughts changed sharply.

Turning up the corners of his mouth and smiling silently, he tapped his fingers on the table unconsciously.

It seems that this small city of Yangzhou is really Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!

"Patriarch Ji, you must know about the outside world.

I don't know if you are asking to see Ben Gong at this time, but what's the matter? "

After the goal was achieved, Su Jing didn't want to be courteous with Ji Ming anymore.

Although he doesn't look down on the family of merchants, he doesn't like to play tricks with wealthy merchants.

After all, whoever wants to become a rich businessman in this world doesn't have the lives of innocent people in his hands.

Too much contact with such people will shorten your life.

Hearing this, Ji Ming took a deep breath.

He bowed his hands to Su Jing again, and said solemnly: "Report to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Earlier, Guo Cheng invited me and other big merchants to gather in the Guo Mansion in a vain attempt to gather all the servants in the mansion to resist the imperial army.

But although the grass people are dull, they also know that Tianwei should not be offended.

Therefore, Caomin left with more than ten merchants without having a detailed discussion with him. "

"good.

You guys know how to assess the situation. "

Su Jing smiled lightly, and asked bluntly: "But Patriarch Ji, what does this have to do with this Palace?"

"Ugh!"

Hearing this, Ji Ming secretly sighed, and said helplessly, "Return to Your Highness.

Although I and other merchants did some evil things in the early years, but in recent years, I have sincerely changed my mind.

If His Highness is still dissatisfied, I am willing to give half of my family wealth to redeem past mistakes.

I just ask His Highness to be merciful to me and other merchants who are struggling to survive, and my lord to forgive us and our family members in large quantities.

In the future, if His Highness has orders, we will do our best to serve His Highness. "

"Hehe~"

Su Jing played with the teacup and smiled softly.

Looking up at Ji Ming who looked expectant, he said in a deep voice, "Patriarch Ji doesn't have to worry so much.

Bengong taught Zhao Quan and others in the past:

Without agriculture, there is no stability, without work, there is no wealth, and without business, there is no life.

Compared with the officials of the imperial court and noble families, the palace pays more attention to the merchants of the Tang Dynasty.

If it wasn't for Guo Cheng's rebellion to intercept and kill my relatives and confidantes, I wouldn't have mobilized a large army to encircle and suppress you.

Patriarch Ji may not know.

Before Ben Gong went south this time, he had specifically instructed Ma Zhou to select merchants in Chang'an.

All scholars with real talents, regardless of their status, can enter my Chongxian Hall to study.

When he has achieved something in his studies, the palace will also give him the opportunity to make contributions.

Once he has made great contributions to our Tang Dynasty, it is not impossible to restore his good status and increase his official status.

It's a pity...

Now that the big mistake has been made, it is too late to say anything about it! "

"His Royal Highness!"

Ji Ming was heartbroken upon hearing this.

Clutching his chest, he stood up tremblingly, prostrating and said: "Report to Your Highness.

The matter of Guo Cheng really has nothing to do with us!

At the beginning, Guo Cheng discussed to intercept and kill His Highness's relatives, but he did not call us to discuss the matter together.

It was only after the incident that we had some vague guesses.

For the sake of the innocence of those who don't know, Your Highness, please give me another chance.

As long as His Highness allows Caomin's grandson to go to school, Caomin is willing to donate his entire family wealth and serve as a slave and maidservant to follow His Highness around! "

Ji Ming said nothing.

Xu Jingzong and others disdain to ridicule.

A shock flashed in Su Jing's eyes.

Although he understood the desire of Datang merchants to get rid of their humble status, he never thought that it would be so strong.

After all, what comes on paper is always shallow.

If you haven't experienced it yourself, how do you know the bondage of the word cheap to merchants.

"Patriarch Ji doesn't have to be like this, get up and answer."

Su Jing raised his right hand slightly, and said solemnly: "After Zhao Quan's incident, I wanted to bloodbath the merchants in Yangzhou.

However, Patriarch Ji begged with such words, and Bengong is willing to give Yangzhou merchants another chance. "

"Please speak, Your Highness.

Whatever.

Even if Cao Min and the others give up their old lives, they will do well for His Highness!

Even if we exhaust our efforts for several generations, we will definitely live up to His Highness's entrustment! "

Ji Ming slammed his head on the ground heavily.

The dull voice made Su Jing feel a dull pain on his forehead.

"it is good!

Bengong will give you another chance. "

Su Jing stood up suddenly, waved domineeringly: "Ji Ming!

I want you to collect 100 million stones of food and grass within ten days.

They were transported to Guanzhong, Liangzhou, Jizhou, Youzhou, Henan, Longyou and other places to relieve the local victims.

You, can you do it? "

Ji Ming fixed his eyes when he heard the words, and quickly calculated the food storage of each family in his mind.

"Report to Your Highness.

Even if Cao Min and the others gave up all their wealth, they would definitely not be able to raise 100 million shi of grain and grass within ten days.

Please allow some time, Your Highness, Caomin immediately send people to buy grain in Huainan Road and Southwest! "

"Hahaha~

Not bad!

Ji Ming, you really did not disappoint Bengong!

If you dare to open your mouth to agree, I will actually wonder why you came here this time. "

Su Jing laughed loudly.

Ji Ming quietly wiped off the sweat from his forehead, raised his head and smiled flatteringly.

"Your Highness is wise and powerful, how dare the grassroots fool His Highness.

Moreover, Caomin merchants have always put integrity first, and they will never go back on what they promised. "

"it is good!

You are quite the demeanor of my palace! "

Su Jing nodded shyly, not caring about the strange eyes of others.

"Tell me the truth, how much food and grass can you raise within ten days?"

Su Jing put away his playfulness and asked seriously.

Ji Ming thought for a while, then frowned and said, "Report to Your Highness.

We are waiting for the big merchants in Yangzhou, and each household has tens of thousands of stones in storage.

If the grassroots came to lobby in person, they would be able to raise 30 shi within three days.

Within ten days, Caomin will be able to raise 50 shi.

If His Highness gives Caomin three months, Caomin can also raise 100 million shi for His Highness! "

"Cough cough~"

Xu Jingzong twitched the corners of his mouth when he heard the words, his face was full of astonishment.

He really did not expect that Yangzhou merchants would have such strength.

After all, buying more than one million stones of grain and grass within three months cannot be done with money alone.

What's more, concentrated purchases in a short period of time will inevitably cause a sharp rise in food prices, and the money paid will also increase exponentially.

"50 shi, I will give you ten admission places.

For 100 million shi, I will give you [-] admission places.

If there are 200 million stones, all scholars with real talents will not be rejected by the Chongxian Hall.

If the people affected by the disaster this year died of cold and hunger, less than a thousand people died.

For all the merchants who participated in this disaster relief, Ben Gong will personally release their families for their families!

If there are less than [-] people, I will seal it up for you!

The position of the official in the Eastern Palace is also up to the people of your clan to choose! "

"what?!"

Ji Ming was ecstatic when he heard the words, and the old man's figure couldn't help shaking a few times.

"Your Majesty, don't worry.

Caomin guarantees with his wealth and life, this time is sure to be foolproof! "

"I believe you!"

Su Jing smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "Go.

Merchants were summoned earlier to form a caravan, and at least in the future, hundreds of thousands of stones of grain and grass were shipped to various places.

It is inconvenient for me to come forward about this matter, so I will act in the name of my mother and father.

You wait for the soldiers under your command to also move, to ensure the safety of the caravan along the way.

After the matter was completed, all the dead men were handed over to Xu Jingzong.

The palace intends to build a royal bank in Yangzhou, and the deceased can serve as guards with it. "

"The grassroots obey the order!"