Chapter 950 Those who speak eloquently must be dealt with by those who speak eloquently (2)

   Seeing the smile on the face of the always resourceful Qian Qin, everyone was overjoyed.

  This person's expression is probably preoccupied.

  But seeing Lv Yi hurriedly couldn't hold back and asked:

   "What's the matter? Come quickly."

   "Do you remember, Zhongshu, the envoy who went to Shu to ask for a horse a few days ago sent a messenger back, saying that the Shu people have agreed to change the horse?"

   "Naturally remember, but what does this have to do with us?"

   Lu Yi frowned a little.

  The power of the school affairs office is said to be great, and it is true to supervise hundreds of officials, monitor prefectures and counties, officials big and small, and all of them will change face when they hear the name of school affairs.

   But if it is small, it is indeed small.

   means that the scope of power is very small, limited to supervision.

  If there is no order from His Majesty, the school administration does not even have the right to arrest and execute.

   Not to mention matters such as diplomacy with Shu people, that is simply not within the scope of power of the school affairs office.

   "It is true that we have nothing to do with the Shu people, but does it have nothing to do with the Shu people?"

  Qian Qin smiled confidently and reminded Lu Yi.

  Because of the friendship between Wu and Shu, Shu people would sell a lot of in-demand supplies to Wu every year.

  These scarce supplies, such as wool and mead, except for some of them fell into the hands of those well-connected and powerful families.

   Most of the rest were previously under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Shaofu.

   Over the years, it has been transferred to the school administration.

  The reason is also very simple, the Shaofu cannot suppress the powerful, but the school administration can.

   After all, His Majesty is also very short of money!

   "The Art of War says: Avoid the truth and attack the falsehood. Li Heng and other thieves made His Majesty doubtful with their eloquent words. If we respond to them face to face, if one is not good, it will only make His Majesty even more disgusted."

  "If you don't want to avoid the edge, find another person to prove yourself."

   Having said that, Qian Qin smiled again:

   "Your Majesty is short of money, so we will find money for His Majesty. If His Majesty wants to suppress those noble families, we will make them dare not be presumptuous. In this way, how can Your Majesty abandon us?"

  Lv Yi still didn't understand:

  "A plan is a good plan, but how should it be done?"

  Not to mention him, even everyone was confused by Qian Qin's words.

  There was only one person who suddenly slapped his thigh and shouted, "Wonderful!"

   This loud shout attracted everyone to follow the sound.

  Who is Qin Bo who is not Lu Yiyin as one of his right-hand men?

   "I also heard Qian Xiaoshi's eloquent words, so I have some guesses."

   Qin Bo said, he bowed his hands to Qian Qin, and after receiving Qian Qin's response, he continued:

   "Among the materials that the Shu people transported to our Great Wu, most of the wool and honey wine are under our exclusive control, but there is one thing that is an exception."

   "Brown sugar?"

   Everyone finally reacted.

   "That's right, it's brown sugar."

  Brown sugar is subject to a quota return system.

   That is to say, if you want to get a share of brown sugar, you have to sell rough sugar to Shu people first.

   And if you want to get jaggery, then you have to grow sugar cane.

   Otherwise, you can only buy brown sugar at a high price from Shu people, and you may not be able to buy it.

  Of course, because of the friendship between Shu and Wu, the people of Shu will sell a batch of brown sugar to His Majesty at the same price every year.

   But this batch of brown sugar is really nothing compared to the total amount of brown sugar flowing into Wudi every year.

   "I don't know how many powerful families are involved in this matter, let alone the involvement. More importantly, the brown sugar is in the hands of the people of Shu, and His Majesty dare not touch it lightly. What can we do?"

  Lv Yi understood Qian Qin's words, but he was still not very optimistic about this matter.

   It's not that they haven't thought about brown sugar.

   Such a lucrative thing is elusive, and it is really a torment for His Majesty who is extremely short of money.

  Because His Majesty has expressed his intention to monopolize brown sugar more than once.

  As a confidant of His Majesty, Lu Yi even knew that His Majesty sighed about this matter when eating rice dumplings dipped in brown sugar in May.

   "It is precisely because the benefits of brown sugar are in the hands of the people of Shu that we have a chance!"

  Qian Qin said with an emphatic tone, "If it is controlled by the family, we will have no chance."

  Although the school office has great power, it is limited to the court.

  In terms of making a living, compared with those clans that have existed for hundreds or even hundreds of years, the means are not at the same level at all.

   Not to mention the relationship network between the clans, layer upon layer, like the roots of a century-old tree hidden underground.

  Back then, King Huan of Changsha (that is, Sun Ce) killed the heads of these Jiangdong families, but in the end he still couldn't do anything to them, let alone the school office?

   "But brown sugar is mostly controlled by the Zhang family."

   Someone reminded me.

   "The Zhang family is not comparable to the Lu family and the Zhu family, and it is at a low point at this time. How dare it compete with the school administration? The only thing to worry about is the close relationship between the Zhang family and Feng Wenhe."

   "How to persuade Feng Wenhe to give more of the brown sugar quota to me is the key."

  Hearing Qian Qin's words, Lu Yi murmured thoughtfully:

   "This family is considered lucky."

  The four surnames in Wu County each have their own family traditions: Zhang Jiawen, Zhu Jiawu, Lu Jiazhong, and Gu Jiahou.

   Zhu Huan of the Zhu family has the right to holiday, and Zhu Ju is the son-in-law of Sun Quan.

   Not to mention the Lu family, Lu Xun became a general and the number one member of the Wu army.

   Gu Yong of the Gu family is the prime minister of the state of Wu, and he is generous.

  So Sun Quan's most important people are the Zhu family and the Lu family.

  Gu Yong was appointed to handle government affairs on weekdays.

  Only the Zhang family, although they are good at talent and learning, still say that:

  In troubled times, what the ruler needs is either a strategy for governing the world or the ability to command the army.

  The matter of talent and learning, on the contrary, is listed at the bottom.

  Sun Quan wants to suppress the Jiangdong family. As a famous Jiangdong family, but at the same time, the Zhang family is not valued. Naturally, it is the chicken that was used to teach the monkey.

  But it is also because of the Zhang family's "wen", Zhang Wen admired Feng Wenhe's writing before he became famous.

  After returning from Shu, he vigorously publicized his articles and made him famous.

  This move formed a good relationship with Feng Wenhe and brought unexpected benefits to the Zhang family.

  That's why Lu Yi said that the Zhang family is lucky.

   Someone sighed: "Shu people put loyalty first, I am afraid that I may not be able to persuade Feng Wenhe!"

  The story of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei is said to have been written into a novel in Shu, and it is a must for storytellers.

   Even the common people in the Shu region can open their mouths to say something like "Taoyuan three knots".

  There is nothing more weird and fantastic in the world than this.

   When did the three of Liu Bei who entered the motherland get married in Taoyuan?

   But those heads of state still like this set!

  It’s all right now, Shu people still form associations, and loyalty must come first.

  Look at that Zhang Bai of the Zhang family, he kept saying, "Feng Junyi is the leader, and the Zhang family is deeply benefited by it"...

   Regardless of whether Feng Wenhe is as loyal as Zhang Bai said, but if he wants to persuade him to transfer the profits from brown sugar to the school affairs office, the Zhang family's hurdle will definitely not be bypassed.

   "Lu Zhongshu, if we can persuade Feng Wenhe to give up the Zhang family, that would be the best policy, but it is almost impossible!"

  Qian Qin knocked heavily on the desk, reminding everyone not to think too beautifully.

   "So what I mean is, let the Zhang family agree to cooperate with us. If the Zhang family can understand each other, I believe His Majesty will not pursue the past."

   "For the Zhang family's current situation, this may not be a bad thing."

   "As long as you can master the brown sugar channel, you will not only have a steady stream of financial resources, but also suppress those aristocratic families by the way. Your Majesty must be happy."

  Because Your Majesty is short of money, a very short one.

   Brown sugar has a much more stable source than wooly mead.

  Because of wool and honey wine, Shu people can sell as much as they want, even if they don’t sell, everyone has no right to say anything.

  Brown sugar is different, how much brown sugar is given, then how much brown sugar must be returned in proportion.

   Unless Xinghan dares to smash its own brand for so many years.

   "What's more, as long as the school government is involved in this matter, even if the Shu people want to break the contract, it depends on whether they dare to ignore the covenant between the two countries."

   "After all, we are representing His Majesty! Isn't it much more reliable than just relying on the friendship between the Zhang family and Feng Wenhe?"

   When Lv Yi and the others heard this, they immediately felt great.

  Yu Gong, this move will not only raise money for His Majesty to collect taxes, but also provide an additional means of suppressing the aristocratic family.

  Personally, the huge profits from brown sugar... Tsk tsk!

   "The current plan is to test His Majesty's heart to see if the Zhang family is available. The second is to see who is sent to Liangzhou to persuade Feng Wenhe."

   "Don't worry about the Zhang family's affairs!" Lu Yi got the solution, and immediately became angry, "Your Majesty, if you don't want to use the Zhang family, why would you send Zhang Bai to Liangzhou as a deputy envoy?"

   Of course it is necessary to use it, but His Majesty will have discretion on how to use it.

   No way, in the future, the school government can really squeeze the Zhang family out of the brown sugar channel and enjoy its benefits alone?

   "It's the only second," Lu Yi glanced at the crowd, "I really need to think about it."

  I definitely can’t leave His Majesty’s side, otherwise, if there is another Wang Heng Zhao Heng, no one will grasp the overall situation, and everyone will not know how to die.

  The rest of the candidates...

  Lv Yi glanced back and forth between Qin Bo and Qian Qin.

  Qin Bo knew what he meant, and immediately said:

   "A certain person is willing to go to Liangzhou, but..."

  He hesitated for a moment, "Feng Wenhe has always been known for his eloquence, and a certain tongue is clumsy, I'm afraid I can't speak to him..."

  As soon as these words came out, everyone was silent for a while.

  Yeah, I heard that Zhang He and Cao Zhen were given the name of climbing mountains and wading by him, and then they were **** to death.

  Although I don't know whether it is true or not, but there are rumors that this man's sharp tongue is still inferior to swords and swords, so he would rather take it seriously than take it lightly.

  Lv Yi gritted his teeth suddenly:

   "No matter how good your tongue is, you can make more money than money? Isn't the Shu people selling all kinds of things just for a profit?"

   "If we can give Feng Wenhe enough benefits, are we afraid that he will not agree?"

  As soon as these words came out, everyone turned pale with shock.

  Qin Bo swallowed a mouthful of saliva, he felt a little regretful: I should not agree to go to Liangzhou...

  But seeing Lu Yi's cold eyes glanced at everyone:

   "Your Majesty has doubts about the school affairs office now, so will the people behind Li Heng just stop here?"

   "How many people have been offended by what we have done these years? Is there any way out? If you don't fight hard at this time, you will lose your body by then!"

  Qian Qin also trembled a little:

   "Lu Zhongshu, if you give too much benefit to the people of Shu, and your Majesty finds out about it in the future, I'm afraid that we will also lose our bodies!"

  Lv Yi gave a sneer and said in a dark voice:

   "Have you all forgotten what you started out with? As long as this can be done, His Majesty will definitely value the school administration more than before."

   "Even if it is rediscovered in the future, are we still afraid that no one will suffer this?"

   Seeing that the crowd still showed fear on their faces, Lu Yi was a little impatient:

   "What are you all afraid of? Going to Liangzhou to negotiate with the Shu people, isn't it up to His Majesty to make a decision in the end? As long as His Majesty approves, what are you afraid of?"

  Lv Yi's intimidation and intimidation finally convinced everyone.

  Although everyone in the school affairs office is short-sighted and they are all villains, they also know that if the school affairs office cannot survive this time, then they will not be able to please them.

   On the contrary, if Feng Wenhe can really agree to this matter, then not to mention the School Affairs Office will go further in His Majesty's mind.

  It is just the benefit of increasing the brown sugar, which is enough for them to give it a go.

  After the discussion was over, Lv Yi hurriedly looked for another opportunity and went to see Sun Quan. He only said that Wu and Shu have exchanged more and more materials over the years, and there are countless business matters.

   I heard that people from Shu established Yishi in Yong'an two years ago to manage transactions with Wu, but Wu didn't have a corresponding office.

   Why don't you take advantage of this opportunity to trade horses with the Shu people to discuss with the Shu people and jointly establish an easy-to-market channel for easy management.

  When Sun Quan heard it, he immediately understood what Lu Yi meant.

  He couldn't help being overjoyed: Others only think that Lu Yi is a villain, but they don't know how much profit the school office has received for me from the exchange over the years.

  Thinking of this, most of his worries about Lu Yi these days were instantly eliminated.

   Lv Yijiu was by Sun Quan's side, how could he not see what Sun Quan had in mind?

  So he struck while the iron was hot, and hurriedly spoke out the plan discussed in the secret room.

  Of course, how to persuade Feng Wenhe is naturally not mentioned at all.

   It is only said that if this can be done, it will not only create a long-term financial source, but also take the opportunity to suppress the aristocratic family.

   This sentence is simply going to the deepest part of Sun Quan's heart!

  Back then, I asked you to open up wasteland and cultivate fields, but who knew that you were driving it, but in the end you traded brown sugar with the Shu people.

   Over the years, I have eaten so many bonuses every year. Is it good to eat?

   Have you forgotten that you have an emperor like yourself on your head?

  Lao Tzu leads troops to the front to fight every year.

   The soldiers don’t need money for food and clothing?

open!

  Must open!

   Open up this easy market and collect taxes uniformly!

  But this matter requires the cooperation of the Shu people, so we still have to send someone to talk to the Shu people.

  Sun Quan himself knew that none of the families capable of trading these materials with the Shu people was a small family.

  If it is implemented publicly, I am afraid that there will be a lot of resistance.

  In addition, this matter was brought up by Lu Yi, so he still habitually handed over this matter to the school affairs office.

  Lv Yi got Sun Quan's permission and almost laughed out loud.

  So the envoy who went to Liangzhou for the second time suddenly found that there were more people from the school affairs office in the mission without being notified.

  In July of the thirteenth year of Jianxing, the second batch of envoys from the State of Wu entered Shu.

  (end of this chapter)