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Zhu Cilang has absolutely a reason to be angry.

The commercial tax in the Ming Dynasty was extremely low, and it was set by Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang.

What is this concept?

That is to say, if you make thirty taels of silver, you only have to pay one tael of silver tax.

In the feudal dynasties, such low commercial taxes are extremely rare.

But these businessmen are not grateful, and they even want to stock up on goods and make money from the national crisis...

The rapid rise in grain prices in the late Ming Dynasty, in addition to some natural disaster factors, it has a lot to do with the crazy price increase of these greedy and shameless businessmen.

Take the surge in Nanjing rice prices as an example. There was no sign before that, and it could double within five days. No one was secretly manipulating the genius believe it.

Zhu Cixuan immediately summoned Zhao Xin, commander of the Jinyiwei, Liu Chuanzong, the admiral of the East Factory, and Han Zanzhou, the admiral of the Neichang.

Three helmsmen of the factory and security system gathered in the Ganqing Palace to respectfully listen to the emperor's orders.

After Zhu Cixuan explained the background to them, he ordered the three of them to mobilize all forces from the Jinyiwei, the East Factory, and the inner factory to thoroughly investigate the matter and find out who was raising the grain price.

There are only a dozen large grain merchants in Nanjing, and it is easy to investigate clearly.

The reason why Zhu Cixuan sent Jinyiwei, Dongchang, and inner factories to perform tasks at the same time was that he deliberately allowed them to compete.

The art of emperors lies in checks and balances. The secret service agency is very important. Zhu Cilang naturally does not want to see a situation where one can dominate.

But he also cannot tolerate eating a big pot of rice and living a life.

Competing for employment is the best choice.

At present, the Dongchang, Jinyiwei and the inner factory have shown their advantages in different aspects. This grain merchant case is a small test for them.

On the other hand, Zhu Cilang issued an order to open warehouses and release grain to stabilize grain prices.

Although Zhu Cilang should not have been blamed for the surge in grain prices, he still had to try his best to clean up the mess.

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"Dad, you are such a clever idea!"

In the study room of the inner courtyard of the Shen house, Shen Kuo smiled and said to Chen Sanguanli: "Now we have taken away the japonica rice, Shanshan rice and brown rice on the market. The rice prices have risen all the way, and it is almost about to break two taels of silver and one stone!"

There were a lot of ice cubes in the study, which was very cool. Chen Sanguan was wearing only a small silk dress and leaning against the recliner to calm down.

His son's compliments made him feel good. He opened his eyes lightly and said, "You should learn more, don't always rush to take action. Cutting flesh with a blunt knife hurts even more."

Shen Kuo laughed and said, "What my father said is that my son really convinced you this time."

He walked to Chen Sanguan in two steps, picked up a folding fan and fanned his father.

Manipulating grain prices is simple, but it is difficult to do it well.

The grasp of the timing and the control of the temperature are all very important. Especially the ones that need to be done without realizing it, making people unable to doubt their own heads.

"The court has raised a 100,000 army in Shandong, and the military rations are not enough. I'm afraid there is not much food stored in the warehouse?"

Chen Sanguan twisted his beard and said in a deep voice, "You must remember that you must not save money from it. If Lord Liu had not secretly communicated with him, how could he know such a critical information?"

There are people in the court who are easy to do, and collusion between officials and businessmen has never been a secret.

Chen Sanguan made up his mind to manipulate the food prices this time because he received news that the imperial court had insufficient food reserves.

If such a god-given opportunity is not used, wouldn’t it be a pity for life?

As for the increase in grain prices, many people in Nanjing will starve to death, Chen Sanguan doesn't care at all.

People in troubled times have a cheap life. Even if these mud legs don’t starve to death now, they will die of illness and death in battle sooner or later.

"Father, the food price has suddenly risen so much. The court will not target us, right?"

After being excited, Shen Kuo was still a little worried. After all, their family was the largest grain merchant in Nanjing. The price of grain soared, and the court would definitely be the first to think about the Shen family.

"Hmph, what can the court do if it targets us?"

Chen Sanguan shook his sleeves and said, "Even the court has to tell you the evidence, right? My father bought grain in the name of different people. No matter how the court investigated, it could not find out about our family."

"Father is wise!"

Shen Kuo quickly flattered.

"But there are some reasons why you are worried. Be careful these days. Don't go to Qinhuai River and stay at home honestly."

No one knows his son better than his father. He knows how his son looks like. Shen Kuo is a famous playboy in Nanjing. He lingers in the Qinhuai River all day long and can be regarded as a veteran in the romantic scene.

The Shen family has a great career, and it doesn’t matter how much Shen Kuo makes a fortune.

If it is normal, Chen Sanguan is too lazy to care about it.

But now I am a little sensitive during this period, so it is better not to ask people to catch the handle.

Shen Kuo was confined by his father, and his face was suddenly filled with sorrow.

He secretly complained in his heart, it was just shooting himself in the foot. If he had known this, he would never have said this in front of his father.

But now that things have come to this point, I can only hold it in the mansion as my father wants for a while.

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"Quick, hurry up, hurry up."

Under Shen Zhong's urging, the guys moved the last few bags of rice into the cellar.

Chen Zhong wiped the sweat from his forehead and ordered sternly: "From now on, there will be no one to buy rice in the store. Do you know?"

The guys all said yes.

Chen Zhong nodded and turned his head to walk up the counter.

As the shopkeeper of Jishengchang Grain Store, Chen Zhong was deeply trusted by his boss Chen Sanguan, and he left all the big and small things to him.

This time, the manipulation of grain prices was planned by Chen Zhong.

He first purchased rice from Nanjing market in the name of different people, and finally collected it in the Shen family's cellar to stock up.

A few days ago, I occasionally released some rice in the shop for sale, but just now the master issued a strict order that another dou of rice was not allowed to be sold. If someone came to buy rice, there would be no such thing as this.

Chen Zhong naturally understood the intention of the master doing this.

When a tree stands out in the forest, the wind will destroy it.

The entire city of Nanjing is short of food, but the Shen family has food to sell, so it is difficult for the government to not pay attention.

Although the master has a lot to do with the court, it is better to be careful.

There are quite a lot of companions in the Shen family who are jealous of them. If they are asked to seize the handle, they will definitely take a bite.

"Shopkeeper, the eldest son asked you to go home immediately!"

As soon as Chen Zhong sat down, he saw a servant running into the store in a hurry.

He looked closely and saw that this person was the close servant beside the eldest son?

"What are the instructions for the eldest son?"

Chen Zhong asked suspiciously.

"This, this..."

The servant wanted to speak but stopped, which made Chen Zhong feel upset.

"If there is nothing important, please wait for the eldest son. The master told me to stare at the cabinet more during the day."

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Chapter completed!