As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, Li Siwen echoed and shouted "Boss is mighty." What he likes Li Mu the most is this spirit. A man will repay his kindness and revenge you. This is the only way for a real man. You are only allowed to make trouble for me, and I am not allowed to cause trouble for you. There is no such reason in the world.

If you repay grudges with kindness, whoever likes to do it, I will not do it anyway.

Ma Zhou frowned. The opposite of Li Siwen. What he disliked the most was the power in Li Mu. In his heart, he had to be appointed as a marquis and minister and had the corresponding demeanor and cultivation, right? If he was as vengeful as a rude as a rude, wouldn't that mean that a dignified marquis is no different from a rogue in the city? Then why do you become a marquis and a rude in the city?

When Ma Zhou first came to work, he still hoped to "respond to Yao and Shun" and advised Li Mu several times, but later he found that Li Mu could not change it. Every time he persuaded Li Mu, he would always be "back-washed" by Li Mu, which made his mood go off the ground, and over time he gave up.

But for what happened today, he still couldn't help but say: "Marty, this matter is extremely inappropriate."

Li Mu raised his eyelids and said, "What's wrong?"

"Mr. Marquis," said Ma Zhou seriously, "Mr. Marquis once said that His Majesty intends to build Luoyang into a capital. When Marquis was also in Chang'an, he released news that he would set up a trading center in Luoyang to facilitate business by merchants all over the world. The understanding of the officials is that if Luoyang wants to become a trading center in the Tang Dynasty, there must be a relaxed and free trading environment. This rule was set by the Marquis, and the Marquis also needs to abide by this rule."

"The autumn grain harvest is coming soon. According to the Marquis, Luoyang is the experimental area of ​​the new policy. Taxes and other taxes have to be collected. It is understandable to collect public grain. However, according to the new policy, the people have the freedom to decide whether to sell it to the court or to others. The merchants who collect grain also have the freedom to buy grain independently. But the Marquis asks the people to sell it to Changping Store or your private warehouse. Isn't this depriving the people of freedom of selling and the freedom of purchasing merchants? You are destroying your foundation. If you really do this, the new policy will be difficult to implement. The subordinates cannot ignore it. Please forgive me if the collision is caused!"

After Ma Zhou finished speaking in one breath, he was also nervous. Li Mu's temper was too acidic. Maybe if he said the sentence wrongly, he would annoy him. Li Shimin gave him too much authority. In this acre of three-part land in Luoyang, Li Mu was like a local emperor. He really killed him in anger and had no place to reason with him.

But unexpectedly, Li Mu was not angry. He looked thoughtful and thought for a while. Then, he smiled and said, "The Chief Secretary said it is reasonable. The market should be free and should not be forced to buy and sell. During the locust plague, special matters were handled. Now that the disaster has passed, it is wrong to control it again. In this way, except for public grain, all grain transactions follow the market's own, and we get the highest price."

"Well...ah?" Ma Zhou thought he had heard it wrong and looked at Li Mu in disbelief. Li Siwen also looked the same, and said in confusion: "Brother, are you giving those big face to those ox and horses too much? You should just hit it at this time!"

"What are you talking about?" Li Mu rebuked with a righteous face: "When will you become more mature? How can you achieve great things if you are vengeful? Learn more about Ma Changshi in the future. This is the old and conspiring country. What's more important is that it is not easy to dare to speak out instead of flattering?"

Li Siwen was stunned when he heard this, but then he realized that something abnormal would happen. It was impossible for the elder brother not to help outsiders with his brother. Suddenly, it was because the elder brother dug some pit for them to jump.

Thinking of this, Li Siwen stopped saying anything, looked angry and closed her mouth.

The meeting was held here, and each person in charge performed his duties and did not mention his own responsibility.

...

Nanshi, Dingfeng Rice Shop.

Dingfeng Rice Shop, one of the largest rice shops in Nanshi Luoyang. That day, the "Tianshi" bewitched the people, and the high platform was placed in front of his shop. Later, Li Mu became a god who descended to the earth. Tianshi was beaten into a fairy, and then disappeared. All the merchants in Nanshi were in danger, especially those who worked in grain businesses. They all felt that their heads were separated from their necks and they were uneasy to sleep at night, for fear that they would hear the sound of swords and weapons outside, and the Jinyiwei rushed in and destroyed the whole family.

But after waiting for several days, the Jinyiwei had not seen him come. It seemed that nothing had happened, and everyone's vigilance became much smaller. Of course, they would not think that Li Mu was a talkative person. Li Mu had already shown with his actions that he was a vengeful guy. Why didn't he repay him this time must be a reason.

Dingfeng Rice Shop is the largest in Nan City, so of course the little brothers came here to gather.

The shopkeeper of Dingfeng Rice Shop was surnamed Sun and Shopkeeper Sun, but this rice shop was not his. The owner behind it was the Zheng family in Xingyang. His family became a slave of the Zheng family in Xingyang three generations ago. He started working as a long-term worker and became the shopkeeper of the rice shop in Luoyang. He was deeply grateful to the Zheng family. He was always in charge of the interests of Zheng family. When dealing with people, he always asked the Zheng family’s master before he happened to major events, and then he took action.

If it were put in the past, it would be inconvenient for him to ask, but now the situation is different. The master of Zheng, Xingyang, lives in his house, and it would be much more convenient to ask for instructions when he greets you sooner or later.

The Zheng master who lived in his family was Zheng Jing, one of the great scholars who was expelled from Chang'an because Li Mu was expelled from Chang'an. After being expelled from Chang'an, Zheng Jing returned to Xingyang, but not long after, he secretly came to Luoyang. Of course, this was contrary to the imperial edict, but in the local area, the power of the aristocratic family was greater than that of the court. As long as he was not imprisoned in a prison and issued a special order, he would always be somewhat accommodating. Moreover, Zheng Jing was a great scholar, and he was different from ordinary people. He was punished too much and would cause unnecessary trouble, which was something that Li Shimin didn't want to see.

So Zheng Jing lived in Luoyang, and it has been half a year since today.

When Li Mu came to Luoyang for the first time, he knew. At that time, merchants connected together and wanted to give Li Mu a warning, Zheng Jing also had the strength of Zheng Jing. He had a high seniority and a great reputation. Although he lost to Li Mu, it did not affect the overall situation, and he had face and influence.

For personal emotions, Manager Sun was not hostile to Li Mu. He even admired Li Mu a little. Dingfeng Rice Shop also had business dealings with Chang'an's grain shop. Manager Sun also heard about what Li Mu did in Chang'an, but he was helpless Li Mu was the opponent of the Zheng family, so there was nothing he could do. No matter how good the impression was, he could only be the opponent.

Today, he invited colleagues from various rice and grain shops in Nancheng City, and the purpose was the same. He wanted to unite his peers and add some confusion to Li Mu.

"Everyone..." Whether it is the scale of Dingfeng Rice Shop or the experience of Manager Sun's own, he was the elder brother of these people present. When he spoke, the discussion suddenly became quiet: "Today, everyone comes to me, some of them are invited by me, and some of them are here. It is also a matter of giving me face if you can gather here. If you are polite, I won't say much. I can't let everyone come in vain today. If there is news, I'll tell you."

When everyone heard this, they were instantly cheered up. Judging from this attitude, the news was very small.

Manager Sun pointed north and said, "I received a message that earlier, when the Marquis and the officials of the mansion discussed matters, they said that they would monopolize all new grains in Luoyang's territory. Except for public grains, all surplus grains must not be sold to merchants like us."

"This..." Everyone was uproared, and someone asked quickly: "If you don't sell it to us, who will you sell it to?"

Manager Sun showed a sarcastic smile, and added accent words and said, "Who else can it be? He is by himself!"

"How did this make it!" The grain traders jumped up in a hurry and shouted: "Who doesn't know in this world? Luoyang is the granary of Chang'an. Only Luoyang is the closest to Chang'an, and transportation is the most convenient. Purchasing grain in other places is not only inconvenient to transport, but also expensive. Who of us has no business with the rice shop in Chang'an? The contract has been signed. If there is no grain in winter, it will be a loss!"

"That's right, Luoyang has food, do you want us to go to Yangzhou to transport it?"

"I want to eat alone!"

"Forced buying and selling, use your power to suppress others!"

Everyone started to quarrel. Manager Sun did not interrupt them. Instead, he waited until they had almost made arguing, and then he said leisurely: "We dare not think about the Marquis' purpose, nor dare to criticize him. But everyone does not have to worry, this matter has been dissuaded."

"Ah?" Everyone scolded Manager Sun in his heart for breathing, but they were curious. Who could persuade Li Mu and asked. Manager Sun didn't breathe heavily this time and said happily: "This person is the Chief of the Marquis' Mansion, Ma Zhou and Ma. He argued with reason and convinced the Marquis to agree that except for public grain, the sales of the other new grains shall be based on the market. In short, everyone will rely on their abilities!"

Someone was puzzled and said, "Where is this Ma Changshi who can persuade the Marquis? I have never heard of a person like him before!"

After Ma Zhou arrived in Luoyang, he worked diligently and rarely showed up. It is not a big deal that these merchants did not recognize him.

Of course, it was the shopkeeper Sun who came to solve this question. Obviously he was prepared: "Ma Changshi was once the subordinate of Chang He, the general guarding the imperial city. Chang He was deeply trusted by His Majesty. He was also a person with great connections. And..." Manager Sun lowered his voice, as if he was afraid that people would hear it: "His relationship with the uncle is not ordinary. Earlier, the marquis sent Ma Changshi to collect grain, and there was no grain for him within 800 miles. It was obvious that he could not pay it. Guess what, the uncle actually brought the grain from Chang'an and sent it..."

"Nee..." Everyone gasped and said, "Changshi Ma can work for his uncle?"

"No!" Manager Sun expressed his guess: "I found out after inquiring, that this Ma Changshi is the second best in the previous subject! He is very popular with His Majesty and is often summoned to inquire. He has a bright future. His Majesty likes it, and his uncle naturally likes it too. Isn't the trucks of food sent this time just for him to hand over to him?"

"That must be." The merchants agreed, but thought to themselves that such a powerful person had made the chief minister of the Marquis. After all, the Marquis was still powerful. But since he could persuade the Marquis to stay, he had a good idea.

"I'm calling everyone here today, there's something to discuss." After almost the preparation, Manager Sun also went straight to the topic: "A brother just now said that our families have more or less traded with the rice shops in Chang'an. Before winter, we must transport a batch of grain. The local purchase of grain and purchase of other places, and the price difference is as good as the price. Since the Marquis said that, we can't waste the Marquis' wishes, right? I mean, let's collect grain today! Fill your own warehouse first!"

"Go to go today..." Everyone looked at each other, and someone said, "Shopkeeper Sun, collect the grain now? It's not time yet! Not to mention how many days will the grain be harvested? This year's new policy requires that the public grain be sold before it is allowed. How can I pay the price for the grain now? The locust plague has just passed, and the people regard grain as treasures. If they are so anxious to collect, I'm afraid the price will be much higher!"

Everyone had the same meaning, and they all said that it was a bit too early to collect grain at this time.

Manager Sun sneered when he heard this and said, "You still haven't seen the situation clearly!"

"What's the situation?" Everyone asked hurriedly. If Manager Sun could speak like this, he must have known something. He is worthy of being a big grain merchant with the five surnames and seven sects. He is very informed.

"This locust plague really scared our marquis. If there is no food in the city and the people starve to death, he will not be enough even if he has eight heads. His reputation must be in trouble in history books, so he is forced to collect food. This is one of them. Secondly, the winery under his name is his treasure pot and a money tree. Without food, he cannot make wine, and the biggest investment will be gone. Brewing wine costs too much food, and everyone understands it, so he does not talk about public relations, but only private relations, and he also urgently needs a lot of food!"

"For both public and private, our marquis all need a large amount of food. This is not a small amount of money! He originally wanted to use his power to suppress people and control costs, but he was blocked by Ma Changshi and had no choice but to compromise. But don't think that this will make us rest assured. Do you know, how much money we marquis have?"

"How many?"

"Hundreds of thousands of coins!" This number was told by Zheng Jing. The channel of the news was unknown, but Manager Sun believed it: "Think about it, can he lose money when he spread money in the whole city on the Yuan Dynasty? Even if everyone relies on their own abilities, as long as he takes action first, the people will treat him as a god, and there is still room for us? Then we can't buy grain, and the transactions in Chang'an will not be done? So today I will tell everyone the news, just because we are all colleagues and don't want everyone to suffer a big loss. Although the price is a little higher, compared to not being able to receive grain, going to Yangzhou to collect it and then transport it back, which one is more or less?"
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