Chapter 330 Recommendation

Da Zhao has suffered many disasters this year, and the ban on alcohol was a last resort. It has only been implemented for two months, how can it be lifted?

And everyone knows Jiang Shu's identity. If he makes this happen, people will think he is abusing his power for personal gain.

But Yu Zheng knows that Jiang Shu is not a profit-seeking person, and the Jiang family is not short of this little money. Moreover, this is not just the business of Jiang Ji, but the business of all wine merchants in Da Zhao.

Jiang Shu must have a reason for this.

Therefore, Yu Zheng did not rush to answer, but asked slowly: "Why do you have this idea?"

Jiang Shu told the people's sentiments that Jiang's father had investigated truthfully.

"For us, fruits are optional, and we eat them whenever we want, but for fruit farmers, they are the basis of their survival. If the fruits cannot be sold and they cannot exchange for money to buy food, they will not be able to survive the cold and hungry winter."

Yu Zheng was shocked after hearing this, and said with shame: "I didn't know about this, and I didn't think so far."

First, natural disasters like this year are rare in many years. Second, the matter has not yet evolved seriously and has not caused unrest and attention. Third, no one cares about the interests of a small number of people.

If Jiang Shu had not been sharp-minded and looked at the problem from a different perspective, and discovered it in time, when the situation became serious enough to cause death, it would have caused unrest again.

Although it would not shake the foundation of the country, it would also cause public resentment. No matter how big or small the matter is, as long as it is for the people of Dazhao, it cannot be ignored.

"It's not your fault, it's the officials below who didn't take it seriously." Jiang Shu's pretty face was tense, and she paused and said, "I think this move is a good thing. It can not only help fruit farmers sell their fruits, but also keep the wine shop running and the people have wine to drink..."

Drinking and having fun sounds like an unimportant matter, but it is closely related to the national economy and people's livelihood.

If no one drinks, farmers who make a living by farming will lose a source of income, wine merchants will disappear, many people will lose their livelihoods, and the treasury will lose a sharp income...

Everything has its reason for existence. People living and working in peace and contentment, drinking and having fun is also one of the manifestations of a country's prosperity.

"You are right. I will send Zhuiyun to investigate the matter now." Yu Zheng did not expect Jiang Shu to have such an opinion. He was impressed by her.

Jiang Shu's face lit up when he heard the words: "Does my husband agree?"

Yu Zheng nodded: "There is no reason to disagree with things that are beneficial to the country and the people."

However, the memorial must be based on reason and evidence. The officials in the court have different opinions. It is necessary to provide strong evidence to convince them.

Yu Zheng got up and went out of the house to call Zhuiyun, ordering him to take people to investigate the matter immediately.

Zhuiyun was under Yu Zheng's order, so his efficiency was naturally faster than Jiang's father's people. It took a day or two to investigate clearly and obtain evidence.

In the evening, Yu Zheng listened to Zhuiyun's report in the study, checked and sorted out the documents, and wrote a memorial.

The next morning, Yu Zheng reported to the court.

As Yu Zheng expected, some court officials objected.

"The ban on alcohol has only been issued for two months. If we issue an order to allow the brewing and sale of fruit wine at this time, wouldn't it be contradictory? Wouldn't it undermine the emperor's prestige?"

"Moreover, once this order is issued, there will definitely be people who secretly brew and sell other alcoholic beverages, causing food shortages, which will not be worth the loss."

"You two adults are right, this move is extremely inappropriate..."

The emperor did not expect Yu Zheng to suddenly have such an idea, and immediately looked at him, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Facing the emperor's questioning and the opposition of the courtiers, Yu Zheng was not panicked, but calmly spoke and told Jiang Shu and him one by one.

Finally, Yu Zheng took out the certificate and said, "This is a petition written by the peasants in the suburbs of Beijing, as well as the testimony of local officials. Please have a look, father."

The eunuch in front of Yu Zheng took the certificate from Yu Zheng and handed it to Gao He, who then presented it to the emperor.

The emperor opened it and saw that every word in the petition was written in tears, and it was covered with the bright red fingerprints of the people. He was shocked.

He looked at the testimony of local officials again, which was stamped with an official seal, indicating that it was true.

After reading it, the emperor closed it, frowned and said, "Although this matter is not a big deal, it also concerns the livelihood and lives of the people, and cannot be ignored."

The dragon's eyes swept across the officials below with majesty, and the emperor's will was clear.

The courtiers who had opposed the move looked at each other in bewilderment and said hesitantly, "It's a good thing that King Jing cares about the people, but if someone takes the opportunity to make a profit by brewing and

selling other alcoholic beverages, the consequences will be disastrous." Taifu Zhou said, "Then issue another strict decree, only allowing the sale of fruit wine, and anyone who violates the order and brews and sells other alcoholic beverages will be severely punished."

Since Cao Qian murdered the emperor and plotted treason, and Cao Qian's party was eliminated, Yu Cheng's power has greatly decreased, and most of the courtiers have turned to support Yu Zheng.

With Taifu Zhou taking the lead, others followed suit, and one by one they proposed countermeasures, which completely eliminated the concerns of the opposing courtiers.

From then on, there was no more dispute on the matter.

The emperor issued two decrees, one to allow wine merchants to sell fruit wine, and the other to strictly prohibit the sale of other alcoholic beverages.

"Our emperor is wise." All officials shouted in unison.

Before the court was dismissed, someone asked Yu Zheng curiously: "How did the prince know about such a trivial matter?"

Yu Zheng was in a high position, and it should be that no one would report such a trivial matter, so he would not know it.

Yu Zheng glanced at the person who asked the question, stood up straight, and said proudly: "My princess is the owner of Jiangji. She inspected the shop a few days ago and saw that all kinds of fruits on both sides of the street were unsalable. From the perspective of a businessman, she inferred the crisis of fruit farmers and told me."

Yu Zheng did not tell the truth completely to avoid bringing unnecessary trouble to Jiang Shu.

For example, women interfere in politics, seek personal gain, and even rumors of beauty harming the emperor.

These few words just happened to amaze and admire all the civil and military officials in the court.

Even the emperor looked at Jiang Shu differently.

On the way out of the palace after the court session, Xie Qi'an and Yu Zheng walked together.

"There are many vacancies in the capital, and we need to promote and appoint people from all over. Does Your Majesty have anyone to recommend?"

After the Cao Qian party was eliminated, many positions in the court were vacant, which was a good opportunity to promote and cultivate confidants.

Xie Qi'an's words were both a test and a way to do Yu Zheng a favor.

Yu Zheng glanced at Xie Qi'an.

Xie Qi'an had a warm smile on his face, like a harmless fox.

But foxes are the most cunning.

Yu Zheng looked cold and wanted to say that there was no one to recommend, but when the words came to his lips, he saw Shen Changze.

His dark eyes flickered slightly, and Yu Zheng uttered three words from his lips: "Shen Changhuai."

Shen Changhuai?

Xie Qi'an was stunned, and couldn't remember who this person was.

With full of doubts, Xie Qi'an returned to the Ministry of Personnel and checked for half a day before he found out who Shen Changhuai was.

"What does Prince Jing mean by recommending him?" Xie Qi'an was puzzled.

Although Shen Changhuai was from the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion, he was just an unknown bastard. In addition, he was a low-key person. After passing the imperial examination, he was sent to serve as an official, so almost no one knew him.

But just because he was from the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion, it was impossible for him to have any connection with Yu Zheng. After all, the origin of the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion and Princess Jing was known to the world.

The only time Shen Changhuai and Yu Zheng met was in April last year in Qi County. Yu Zheng was in danger and Shen Changhuai helped him to suppress the bandits...

Perhaps, Yu Zheng was grateful for Shen Changhuai's help, or perhaps, he really valued his talent. Xie

Qi'an pondered for a long time and wrote Shen Changhuai's name on the transfer list.

He carefully read Shen Changhuai's official record and found that he was an honest, diligent, selfless official who served the people and had made great achievements. He should be promoted both publicly and privately.