Li Daoyan nodded and said, "Xiao Liu, although you are a guard of the disaster victims, remember that your mission this time is not to personally eliminate stumbling blocks for the disaster victims. You are the prince. If there is any problem along the way, you will be the first to hold the local chief accountable.

Whoever dares not give you a prince's face is not to give you face or a prince's precepts. At the least, it is strictly dealt with, and at the worst, it is replaced. We cannot ask for such an opportunity. We must know that the Tang Dynasty was still in short supply, and many places are not used by our reliable people."

While talking, Li Daoyan's eyes were slightly murderous.

Chai Shao understood this very well. They were all generals sent to various places to suppress one side, in order to ensure that the real power of various places is in the hands of the Tang Dynasty court.

But the reason is that the civil service system in various places is that many old officials surrendered, or even followed the trend. These people are the local dominant and the imperial court is beyond the reach. After all, they have been operating in the same place for many years. No matter how strong the Tang Dynasty is, they can only gradually grasp it layer by layer.

Li Yan pondered for a moment, as if he was slowly figuring out, his eyes firmly focused on the key points. He not only knew how to build roads, but also his duty as the emperor's son when he should contribute to the Li royal family.

Not long after, Liu Hongji came back with murderous intent and cursed before entering the door: "The ** businessmen are all killers! When they see some bullshit business opportunities, they are like taking the opportunity to make a fortune, and they don't even see what money is this?

I dare to plunder all the life-saving money distributed by the imperial court. Isn’t this seeking death?

Liulang, don’t worry, my sword lit up, those profiteers were so scared that they urinated and rushed to lower the price, and no one dared to raise the price against the wind."

Li Yan hurriedly thanked Liu Hongji, and Li Daoyan also joked that Liu Hongji, a general, showed his power with a businessman, would not be embarrassed.

Chai Shao frowned slightly. Such a one-size-fits-all approach can only deter the situation for a while. It is better to investigate the reasons behind the price increase. If the merchant has a reason to have to increase, it is not as simple as killing a profitable businessman. Thinking of this, Chai Shao gave his subordinates a wink and someone immediately went to investigate.

After a long time, just as Li Yan and his friends were discussing how many people to divide as bait, Chai Shao's people came back, looking embarrassed.

"How is the investigation? Report it directly." Chai Shao ordered.

"I reported to the general that the last general visited the grain merchants who raised the price, and the other party claimed that the price was increased by the above assignment."

"Oh? So, someone deliberately stumbling over the imperial court's orders? Which chamber of commerce do they belong to? Who is the master's family?" Chai Shao asked with a gloomy face.

The subordinates reported: "It is a small chamber of commerce and has no background. The food sources of these people are purchased from retail investors in nearby rural areas. We also sent people to investigate.

Only then did we find out the real reason. The farmers and landlords heard about the famine fugitive incident and privately raised the price of their own food to make a profit. In desperation, the chamber of commerce had to follow up, otherwise the cost would not be guaranteed."

What???

Liu Hongji slapped his desk and his old face turned red. Isn’t this mean that he seemed to be suppressing the merchant with his official power?

Li Daoyan smiled and comforted, "Okay, Lao Liu, you don't have to be too embarrassed. How can we generals be so meticulous? We always require timely limitations.

If you don’t suppress the merchants, the Hu people here will immediately start to make trouble, which is even more difficult at that time.”

"Hey, don't comfort me. Prince Chai is a military general like us. Why do they know how to investigate?" Liu Hongji sat down with some frustration.

Chai Shao frowned and analyzed, "No, is it just his chamber of commerce that raises prices? If it is because of the increase in costs, it should be that all the prices will increase."

The subordinate explained: "There are also one or two companies that have raised prices, but they follow the trend. These are small chambers of commerce.

Most large chambers of commerce have not raised prices because the food source of the large chamber of commerce is not these retail landlords in the countryside, but the food source itself is stored, and there are other sources. The cost is stable and they dare not directly provoke the imperial edicts."

Chai Shao nodded, "Well... since that's the case, it's okay."

Liu Hongji said angrily: "What's the good thing? I've been making trouble for a long time. What should I do is to fight these greedy people who farm and store grain. They don't usually raise prices to make profits, but at this time, isn't this causing trouble for the court?

Wait for me to clean up one by one!”

"You still clean up so arbitrary? Do you know how many retail landlords are in Youzhou who farm and store grain? You probably can't finish them even after you leave office and go home to take care of your grandson. Besides, people take out the excess grain, which is a contribution. If everyone stores excess grain, what do you use to provide food and drink for these victims?" Chai Shao stopped Liu Hongji.

Li Daoyan sighed and said, "It is not a solution to find this. There are more victims who will have to pass through Youzhou City in the future. If everyone follows up, the grain prices will inevitably be unstoppable one day. We must think of an idea."

But what's the idea? This problem made the three generals worry.

At this moment, Li Yan said weakly: "If I were to control the price of grain, I would have a way."

"Oh? You guys still know how to do business?

That's right, you have been with Dr. Du for so long, and you should learn one move and a half-stage move." Li Daoyan said in surprise.

Li Yan blushed and said, "My solution is to let the Du Family Chamber of Commerce come forward to suppress the grain prices. If it doesn't work, let the Du Family Chamber of Commerce become a source of grain supply, because I know they have a continuous source of grain production.

Of course this is just a method. We have to call the manager of the Du Family Chamber of Commerce in Youzhou City to ask. Generally, the managers of a state or a land of ​​are all talented. Maybe he may not have a better solution.”

"Come here, it is said that the shopkeeper of Youzhou of the Du Family Chamber of Commerce is coming quickly." Liu Hongji ordered.

Soon an honest middle-aged businessman was brought up. Liu Hongji angrily scolded his subordinates and said, "Bastard, I asked you to hire someone, but I didn't let you tie someone up. What are you doing?"

Subordinates:...

You clearly said that he was coming, but you didn't ask for it...

After retreating from his subordinates, Liu Hongji personally relaxed the businessman's seat, which explained the misunderstanding.

"I have seen the General and the Sixth Prince." The man saluted.

Li Yan said in surprise: "You actually recognize me? Why can't I remember you?"

"Report to your highness, the villain was one of the first people to sign a contract with Brother Scalper to sign a contract to the boss. He studied with the shopkeeper in the Chamber of Commerce for two years and was sent to Youzhou to take charge of the Hebei Road business. I was fortunate to meet you several times by the owner of the Chamber of Commerce headquarters."

So that's what it means, he is a confidant of the Du family. Now Liu Hongji is even more embarrassed. He can't offend Prince Du just because of this person.

Li Yan explained his intention to invite the other party over. After hearing this, the man thought for a while and replied: "This is a simple matter. It's just a retail investor. They don't have much food in their hands. The real big storing grain must be the great nobles and chamber of commerce.

I will go back and convene all the chambers of commerce leaders to hold a meeting and agree to deal with these retail investors who deliberately raise prices and make money from the country. From then on, they will not purchase goods from them, so that they can’t sell food even if they have food. Such a natural purchase price will be reduced."

"Hey! This is a good idea! Listen to it, this is the real business method." Li Daoyan praised.

Chai Shao asked: "If all of them don't buy food from retail investors, what about those small chambers of commerce that make a living? Wouldn't they cut off their supply and have no business?"

"I can ask them to buy grain from the Du Family Chamber of Commerce for the time being. As long as we work with everyone to stabilize the price of grain, we don't supply it, even if we don't make money. After all, the purpose of the Du Family Chamber of Commerce is not to make profits, but to help state affairs with business. This is the strict order of the boss."

Liu Hongji praised: "Okay, this is the real good chamber of commerce!

By the way, you always say that the boss is from the boss, who is your boss? What kind of shopkeeper is there? Isn’t the Du family chamber of commerce the chief Mr. Du? Who has the final say?”

The man smiled and replied, "The one who really commanded and controlled everything for a long time is the shopkeeper, that is, my second wife of the Du family. As for Du Prince Consort, he never interfered in the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce, so we call the boss."

Oh...so that's it.

Chai Shao said with emotion: "The second wife of the Du family, a woman under twenty, can play the entire Du family chamber of commerce at one hand, which is beyond the reach of people.

This warrior gave birth to a good daughter, and Du Shaoqing found the treasure."

Liu Hongji said: "In my opinion, Du Fuma is still a smart man. If someone else has the courage to let his wife come out and show up in public?

A rough man like us, even if we marry a capable wife, it is probably hidden at home and not allowed to others to see him."

"Is that so? Lao Liu, how many have you hidden?" Li Daoyan asked.

"I don't have many..."

"Ahem, Uncle Liu, stop bragging!" Li Yan quickly interrupted the reminder.

Liu Hongji pulled his neck and shouted, "Brave? No, I never..."

Just as he was about to boast, he saw Li Yan wink him, and then he realized that Li Daoyan was almost trapped in trouble. Liu Hongji was so angry that he kicked over the chair under Li Daoyan's seat. The latter fell and everyone burst into laughter.

The incident in Youzhou was in trouble. Li Yan found 200,000 people from these three families, and was a family with a strong labor support that had been roughly screened. This was the small training that the three of them had given Li Yan.

At the same time, the 200,000 yuan became the bait for Li Yan to fish. When he arrived at the second stop of the eastern capital Luoyang, there were more people waiting to be distributed here.

For example, Huainan Road (Anhui), Shannan East Road (Hubei), Jiangnan West Road (Jiangxi), etc., except for the northwest and Jiangnan East Road and Lingnan Road to the south, all the prefectures and road leaders are here.

The northwest direction is from Chang'an, and Li Ke from the east of Jiangnan Road directly took a boat to deliver people from the north. The same is true for Lingnan Road. The Feng family's fleet traveled a few more times, specifically transporting the people, which was much faster than by land.

Of course, Jiannan Road and Shannan West Road (Bazhou) belong to Bashu, and the person in charge is Li Yan, who is accompanying him, and no one will be sent.

Henan Yin looked at the victims in those teams with a look of ugly expression and asked Li Yan: "Your Highness, why are there so many people? Didn't it mean that there were no more than 300,000 people who came to Luoyang in the early stage? I looked like there were 500,000."

Li Yan smiled and said, "Hi, it's a coincidence. I don't know who released the wind. I said that the land in Shu is vast and the people are scarce. Isn't that right? Hedong Road, Hebei Road, and Qizhou, I kindly gave me 200,000."

This...how is this possible?

Yin Feichou, Henan, said: "Hey, you don't say hello in advance. I didn't have so much preparation for Luoyang City for a while..."

Li Yan said unhappily: "What? I'm afraid of eating your food?

Don't worry, what is my identity? Will I owe others food and drink? The extra 200,000 are my people. How much does it consume when you pass by, I will keep all the accounts. My country of Tianfu in Shu will provide you with as much as possible.

That is, you are a remote place, and I am in a state of trouble. If it were my Shuzhong, let alone 200,000, I can support one million in vain."

Hey, this rich and powerful look? It looks so angry!

Yin of Henan was originally an inaction man. He did not have any disaster victims in the Luoyang area, but was only responsible for the transfer. So as long as the extra consumption is paid, it doesn’t matter what else.

But the commanders of other state roads are different. The speakers are unintentional and listeners are intentional. When they saw Li Yan's wealth and arrogance, they even caught a point. The three northern grain-producing land are pushed out of the way? What's the situation? Are they not afraid of the court's accountability?

What about the backward places in the mountains in these mountains? If you really can’t afford it, why do you still give us indicators? Can we give in to the same?

Almost everyone has such a big question mark on their foreheads.

Li Yan joked at everyone at the right time, "What? Look at your expressions, don't you believe it? I'm not bragging. If you think the people you allocate to you are too burdened, you can give it to me. I have nothing in Shu, but people are short of people. I have a bottomless pit on the road construction side, and I will never refuse anyone."

"This, Your Highness, what you said is true?

I mean, this number of people can be transferred? The court issued an order." Someone asked eagerly.

Li Yan waved his hand and said, "Hey, this is not a big deal. What the court wants is to properly resettle these victims, and the others are secondary. I lack people. If you don't lack people, you will give them to me. It belongs to our personal relationship.

I went to my father to take away all the blame, saying that I snatched it from your hands, and then my father won't blame you for your fault.

That's what I said to Hedongdao and others, there's nothing to be afraid of."

"Are you sure you can eat these victims? This is not a small number." Some people are still worried.

Li Yan patted his chest and said, "Of course I'm sure, let me tell you this. In order to build roads and build construction, I have agreed with the Du Chamber of Commerce that there is enough food in Shu. Even if there is insufficient food, the Chamber of Commerce will help provide food aid.

Of course, if you lack people or are unable to let go of your behavior, I won’t force you. It’s better to let the people follow me voluntarily.”

The man waved his hands and explained: "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, the court issued an order saying that we should treat these people well and place them properly. If these people suffer from food, clothing, housing and use, they will be held accountable, and we cannot afford it.

If you give it to you and you can take good care of them, then we have nothing to worry about. After all, we are not rich everywhere. If we really take over these victims, it is difficult to save mistakes and hurt lives."

"I was with these people all the way, and I had a relationship. How could I not take good care of it?

If you can't raise it, please give me some confidence, but I have something to say. There is water and land route to Shuzhong. You may have to pass through many places. You have to ensure that we can buy food and drink on this route.

As long as these of me arrive at Shu safely, our Shu Prince's Mansion will turn around and repay you one by one."
Chapter completed!