Like Handan City back then, there are also several markets in the Imperial Capital City.

But now, these markets are no longer the only places in Imperial Capital where commercial activities can be carried out.

Zhao Kuo once implemented the policy of fully liberalizing shops in Pingkangfang, Handan City. This time, after coming to the Imperial Capital, he directly announced that the entire city could do business in the Imperial Capital.

But even so, many people are still used to going to the market, so they gather in the market for sale.

This is just like later generations. Although there are many shops on the street, people still prefer to go to markets or supermarkets when buying groceries.

The East City of the Imperial Capital, where Zhao Kuo came this time, is the most civilian and the most traffic in the Imperial Capital.

While walking, Zhao Kuo spoke to Zhao Qian beside him, saying, "When you have time in the future, don't forget to come to these markets from time to time to observe whether there have been any changes in our Han Dynasty's lives recently."

If you want to observe the lives of civilians, the market is undoubtedly the most direct and the most unreliable place to lie.

Because a large number of the most basic materials closely related to the lives of civilians are sold in the market, such as grain, seeds, agricultural tools, cloth, etc.

As long as you understand the prices of these things and take a long-term control over the price trends and sales volumes of these things, you can know whether the prices of people's lives have become higher now, and whether people's income can afford more things.

After hearing this, Zhao Qian nodded with conscience. Suddenly, his mind flashed with inspiration and he said, "My father, I remember there is an institution specially called the Statistics Department in the Ministry of Finance. Could it be that they are doing these related statistics activities?"

Because he was called the father so publicly outside, it must be quite conspicuous, so Zhao Qian naturally changed to his father.

Zhao Kuo smiled and nodded and said to Zhao Qian: "That's the reason. You have to know that as the rulers of the country, we have a lot of resources in our hands. We must learn to use these resources to observe, do things that the people cannot do, and help them improve their lives.

It is very important to improve life. Only when a person's life becomes better will he be full of gratitude to the country. If there are more and more people, the country will naturally become more and more stable and there will be no civil strife."

This is why Zhao Kuo often said that the royal family should stand with the lowest-level people. In the final analysis, the people are the foundation of the country, and stabilizing the people is also the foundation of the royal family itself.

While speaking, the two of them had already stepped into the gate of East City.

This market is very lively. As soon as I walked into the gate, countless noisy voices came over in an instant.

"Come and take a look. The best rice is absolutely delicious. If it is not delicious, it doesn't cost money!"

"Come and have the best farm tools here and the best chopping hatchet. As long as you buy the chopping wood, you will definitely be sharp!"

"Let's take a look at the seeds here. The seeds here are the best seeds, and there are all kinds of seeds for dishes!"

Various hawking sounds formed the first impression of this market. You can see the bustling crowds coming and going in and out of many shops, back and forth.

The various quarrels and bargaining sounds were even more eye-catching. From time to time, some women and the shops were chatting loudly. For the price of a few dollars, they could be said to be quarrels and blushing.

Zhao Kuo did not feel uncomfortable when he saw this scene. Instead, he smiled and even felt a little nostalgic in his heart.

This situation is actually comparable to some of the lively images of the Chinese New Year in Zhao Kuo’s mind.

This is not the first time Zhao Qian has come, so although he looks around curiously, he does not show much surprise or loss of composure.

Zhao Qian followed Zhao Kuo and went to many shops along the way to inquire about the prices of these daily necessities.

Although this private visit was a temporary decision, Zhao Kuo was His Majesty the Emperor after all, so he had already asked the Ministry of Finance to get the statistical data for this period of time. After asking about the price, he began to compare these statistical data one by one.

After several comparisons, Zhao Kuo found that these daily necessities had risen to varying degrees.

Zhao Kuo frowned and said to the owner of the rice shop in front of him: "A few months ago, it was still 18 yuan per bag of rice, but why has it increased to 25 yuan now?

This is too expensive.”

Don’t underestimate the increase in these 7 money, it’s nearly 50%. This is definitely a very huge increase.

The owner of the rice shop is a chubby middle-aged man. He smiled and explained to Zhao Kuo: "You don't seem to know anything, this master, but the summer and autumn harvest has not yet begun. This period of time is the highest rice price in the year.

If you wait for the rice to be harvested, our prices will be completely different at that time.

And to be honest, our rice is a new variety that has just been cultivated in recent years. If you think these rice is too expensive, you can actually consider buying millet, which will be much cheaper."

After hearing this explanation from the owner of the rice shop, Zhao Kuo's face became much calmer, he nodded and left.

Afterwards, they walked to a shop selling cloth not far away. When they walked to the front of the shop, they happened to see a woman having a loud argument with the guy.

"Are you crazy about money in your store?

A piece of cloth actually costs 80 yuan. Is this the price that humans can come up with?"

"What does it mean to be crazy about money? Our boss stipulates that the price. Do we have any room for change?

If you, a woman, leave quickly if you don’t want to buy it, there are more people who want to buy it!"

Zhao Kuo quietly watched the woman's argument with his friend, with thoughtful face on his face.

But this is just Zhao Kuo. Just beside Zhao Kuo, Zhao Qian could no longer hold back and whispered: "It's too outrageous to spend 80 yuan per piece of cloth, my father.

You should know that a month ago, a piece of cloth only cost 30 yuan.”

Yes, if the increase in other daily necessities is an acceptable range, then the increase in this cloth is very amazing.

Others have risen by 20% or 40%, which is already very scary. This cloth is better, but it is the most ordinary linen, and it costs 80 yuan per piece. Compared with the previous 30 yuan per piece of cloth, it is almost three times the price.

Zhao Kuo had obviously heard Zhao Qian's words, but he did not speak, but quietly watched the woman leave with great anger.

After the woman left, Zhao Kuo walked towards the cloth shop clerk.

The guy in this cloth shop seemed to have received more professional training. After seeing Zhao Kuo arrive, he immediately showed a smile on his face and said to Zhao Kuo: "What kind of cloth does this adult want to see?

We have everything from linen to top and top and top silk, which will definitely satisfy you.”

Although it was a private visit, Zhao Kuo was also an emperor after all. His years of pampering and life as a superior person made him naturally have a kind of majesty. When everyone saw Zhao Kuo, they would feel that Zhao Kuo was definitely an amazing figure, and at least an official and nobleman.

So when Zhao Kuo came in, these guys and bosses would unconsciously lower their attitude when they talked to him.

Zhao Kuo nodded and said lightly: "I have heard the quarrel between you and that woman just now.

Why are linens in Imperial Capital so expensive now?”

If someone else asked, the guy would definitely be very impatient and waved his hand and told him to get out. However, facing Zhao Kuo, a person who obviously has a big background, the guy could only smile and answer.

"You don't know anything about this. During this period, because a large number of caravans were going to Seleucau to do business, they also purchased a large amount of cloth from us. Therefore, the cloth in our store is out of stock, so the price will naturally be raised."

After hearing this explanation, Zhao Kuo was stunned for a moment. This was the first time he heard this explanation today.

Just beside Zhao Kuo, Zhao Qian couldn't help but speak, "You're too outrageous. You know, our Han Kingdom and the Seleucid Empire do silk business. When did this kind of linen become so expensive?"

The guy smiled bitterly and said to Zhao Qian: "You really asked me about this question, but what I know is that not only our store, but most of the stores in the city have been bought and stocked.

This is a real thing. If you don’t believe it, you can go to other stores to ask.”

Zhao Kuo nodded without saying anything, and walked out of the cloth shop directly.

Zhao Qian followed out with some confusion, and then said to Zhao Kuo angrily: "My father is obviously hoarding the cloth store, and he is sitting on the ground and starting a price. If he wants to sell it at a considerable price, his boss behind him is definitely a profiteer, and we must investigate and deal with it carefully."

Zhao Kuo glanced at the storefront and found a plaque hanging on it saying "The Third Cloth Branch of Huaxia Group East City" was erected.

Zhao Kuo sighed and said lightly: "Don't you know the identity of Huaxia Group?"

Zhao Qian then noticed the plaque hanging on the storefront and was stunned.

What is Huaxia Group?

In fact, it is the open identity of the "Shaofu" of Zhao Kuo's private treasury.

In other words, all the stores under the Huaxia Group are Shaofu stores and Zhao Kuo’s private stores.

Yes, this store is one of the countless stores controlled by Zhao Kuo as the emperor through the Shaofu. Zhao Kuo is the real big boss of this store.

Zhao Qian now says that he wants to investigate and punish the boss behind the store. Isn’t that just saying that he wants to investigate and punish Zhao Kuo?

Zhao Qian suddenly became quite embarrassed when he wanted to come here, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

However, Zhao Kuo still seemed quite calm and said lightly: "The situation of this store alone cannot explain anything. Let's continue to ask other stores."

So in the next half an hour, Zhao Kuo took Zhao Qian to visit almost all the shops selling cloth in the East City.

I don’t know if I don’t want to go shopping, but I was shocked when I went shopping. It turned out that the price of the cloth sold by these stores under the Huaxia Group was relatively conscientious. The price of each linen in other stores was 100 yuan, and even more.

After learning about this situation, Zhao Qian could not understand completely: "How could this be the case?

Why can the price of this cloth rise to such an outrageous level?”

Zhao Kuo narrowed his eyes and thoughtful.

At this moment, a man who left the cloth shop with great disappointment happened to hear what Zhao Qian said, so he continued.

"This is what you young man don't know. Actually, the prices in the Imperial Capital are like this. They have always been controlled by the big bosses. It's not easy for us ordinary people to live!"

Zhao Qian couldn't help but speak, "Brother, what you said is wrong.

This imperial capital is the capital of our Han Kingdom, and His Majesty the Emperor is in charge.

No matter how hard these big bosses can control them, can they still be wrong with His Majesty?"

The man laughed and said to Zhao Qian: "Of course your words make sense. Your Majesty is indeed a Majesty who loves the people as much as his son. If he knows this situation, he should have come forward to make decisions for us.

But the question is who can tell His Majesty what happened here?

Do you think ordinary people like us are qualified to talk to His Majesty?”

Zhao Qian couldn't speak at once.

The man shook his head, sighed and left.

Zhao Qian then turned around and said to Zhao Kuo in front of him: "My father, this person has a really problematic speech, which is too extreme."

But what surprised Zhao Qian was that Zhao Kuo refuted Zhao Qian's statement.

“It’s not like that, you’re wrong.

Since ordinary people have this kind of thought, it means that there must be an atmosphere of this kind of thought in dealing with things. There may be something hidden behind this that we don’t know.”

When Zhao Kuo was talking, his eyes narrowed slightly again.

Anyone who is familiar with Zhao Kuo knows that this is the look of His Majesty the emperor when he discovers his prey.

Who will become this prey?
Chapter completed!