Military expenditures will cost 30 million yuan by the end of the year. Even if money is collected from all over the country, time will probably be very tight to transport it to the northern front before the end of the year.

Where does the money come from?

Of course the clan's pocket!

There is a lot of money, a lot of land, and a lot of business.

These guys are not officials and have no role, so it is most appropriate to tease them.

Zhao Gou was a passionate man, but he was deceived by the shady and shameless dog emperor, but he didn't know it.

After chatting with Zhao Gou, Zhao Ning felt that the matter was not over yet. He turned around and asked the Tokyo Daily to start praising King Kang, saying how brave King Kang was on his mission to Jinying on the northern front and how hard he worked in Daming Mansion.

For a time, the people all praised King Kang for his courage.

When Zhao Gou saw this newspaper at home, he was so excited that he almost shed tears.

For a time, King Kang's reputation further increased.

If the scheming king Cao Amao were here and saw this scene, he would definitely laugh and say: What is flattery? This is fucking flattery!

This incident further strengthened Zhao Gou's determination to eliminate relatives in a just and righteous way.

At the end of June, a large amount of grain poured into Bianjing.

After more than two months of transportation, the grain supply in Bianjing City has increased at a speed visible to the naked eye.

A batch of grains copied from Shao Zeqing, Li Huan and others were also put into the private sector.

By June 25th, Zhao Ning received news that a rice shop had opened in Bianjing, and the price of grain was set at three guans per shi.

This price is still very high. During the reign of Emperor Shenzong, the price of food was almost 700 Wen per stone.

During the Tiansheng reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, the price of grain was 300 wen per stone.

By the time of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, due to Cai Jing's indiscriminate printing of money, the price of food soared to 3.5 guan per shi, or even 4 guan per shi.

It’s not that the price is rising in Bianjing City, it’s that it’s rising in all parts of the country.

Therefore, the imperial court's income was excessive, but it was actually the wool of the people.

This is also an important reason why Huizong of the Song Dynasty was defined as a cowardly emperor and Cai Jing as a treacherous official in history.

Now, after a large amount of grain has entered the city, although the price of grain is still 3 guan per stone, at least the rice shop is open for business.

This means that the food supply among the people has begun to return to the situation before the Jin army went south.

But this is still very painful for many people because food prices are too high.

The sequelae left by Zhao Ji and Cai Jing!

In fact, there are special ways to bring down food prices quickly.

any solution?

Search your home!

Why can house raids lead to a rapid decline in food supply?

Apart from being circulated among the people, where is the food on the market?

That's right, they were piled up in the granary of the powerful lord and would rot without being eaten.

For example, people like Shao Zeqing and Li Huan.

They are just a microcosm. In the family of the royal family, which one does not have endless food?

June 28th, morning.

Zhao Ning sat on it and said, "If you have anything to do, please report it. If nothing happens, please retreat."

Chen Jieran, the Minister of Civil Affairs, came out and said: "Your Majesty, I heard that recently a student named Chen Dong was renting fertile land in the Department of Agricultural Affairs."

"How about it, does Chen Qing have anything to say about this matter?"

"Your Majesty, Chen Dong has no official appointment and is not an official of the imperial court. How can he rent land from the people on behalf of the imperial court? I think this matter is inappropriate."

"You don't need to ask any more questions about this matter. I personally asked him to manage some of my fertile land for me. It has nothing to do with the court affairs."

"Your Majesty, this..."

"Why, how do you deal with the royal family's private fields? Do you still need to come and ask? Does the court have this rule?"

This sentence pushed Chen Jieran back. He hesitated and said, "I don't dare."

After saying that, he retreated.

At this time, Kang Wang Zhao Gou came out and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

"Oh, what's wrong with King Kang?"

"I have something to say about King Pu."

As soon as Zhao Gou said these words, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly changed and became a bit strange.

On the other side, King Yun Zhao Kai was feeling proud. It seemed that King Kang was about to make a comeback!

"tell me the story."

"The King of Pu smuggled salt and iron, forcibly demanded tea leads, corrupted the imperial court, and was suspected of having an affair with the Jin Dynasty. This is extremely evil!"

As soon as King Kang said this, King Yun was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped to the ground.

Damn it! Zhao Laojiu, why don’t you follow the plot? You promised to stand up for the clan!

Why are you adding salt to the wound?

You don't just spread salt, you also whip the corpse?

The other ministers were also shocked. They did not expect that King Kang would mention King Pu.

Zhao Gou continued: "Not only that, King Pu also hid food secretly, regardless of the safety of the country. I think that King Pu is not a special case, and the officials should check whether other clans have such situations!"

As soon as Zhao Gou said these words, Prince Yun Zhao Kai on the side turned green.

The officials also looked at each other in confusion, and some even praised King Kang for his righteousness, impartiality and selflessness!

Zhao Ning frowned slightly, nodded, and said: "Li Gongyan."

Li Gongyan, the chief minister of the great dynasty, came out and said, "Is what King Kang said true?"

Da Zongzhengqing is an official who specializes in managing the clan. Li Gongyan hesitated and did not dare to speak.

If he agreed with King Kang, wouldn't the clan eat him alive as the chief minister?

"I...I don't know."

"You don't know?" Zhao Ning's face immediately darkened, "As a great minister, you don't know?"

Li Gongyan was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and said, "I apologize, official."

"What do I need you for?"

Li Gongyan started to tremble.

Zhao Ning took this opportunity and said: "I don't think you, the great minister, should do this anymore."

"King Kang."

"I'm here."

"From today on, you will be the chief minister and preside over the affairs of the clan."

"I accept the decree."

Before Shenzong, Zong Zhengqing, who managed the clan, was selected from the clan.

After the Shenzong Reform, officials were selected to serve as chief ministers of the clan and manage the affairs of the clan.

Since Zhao Gou is to be used now, of course it is necessary to give him a certain position and power, and to build momentum for him among the people.

Let him give the clan a hard time and dig out everything he can!

Zhao Ning started to climb up the pole again: "I think what you just mentioned about King Pu is very reasonable. From today on, you go to investigate and investigate it for me."

"yes!"

"As relatives of the emperor, the clan should set an example. To do such a shameless and shameless thing is a shame to me. I am ashamed of the great ancestor Taizong! I also have to face the wall and reflect on my mistakes!"

The ministers were stunned for a moment and said quickly: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is July, and a large amount of grain enters Damingfu along the Yellow River.

There were also a large number of armored men who entered the Yellow River from Bianjing.

Depart from Shaanxi, Damingfu, and Hebei East Road (Shandong) respectively.

This time, as many as 200,000 pieces of armor were shipped out, and the weapons supervisor was still working day and night.

On July 2nd, the weapons supervisor Wang Si came to the palace to see his majesty.

"Your Majesty, this is soap made according to the method you provided before."

Zhao Ning's heart skipped a beat and he quickly took it. He looked at it carefully and rubbed it with his hands.

"Your Majesty, I have tested it and it is indeed very convenient to use it for bathing."

Good guy!

Zhao Ning was overjoyed.

It’s really done!

In fact, the method of making soap is very simple. You can use plant ash, lye, and lard to make the most primitive soap.

But the cost is very high.

It doesn’t matter if the cost is high!
Chapter completed!