Zhao Hao was obviously hesitant, but still nodded.
Jiang Wan'er said, "If you have anything to say, just tell me."
Zhao Hao hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, I have some ideas about the grain purchase that the ministers just discussed, but if I say it, it may not be good because of my status."
He is not a court official.
Talking about political affairs is a bit presumptuous.
And, there is one more thing.
All those present were the court's most trusted ministers. He was a young man, but he had done a lot in recent times.
They are all big things.
But it is inevitable that people will think that I speak without thinking and that the rooster lays eggs and the hen crows.
Jiang Wan'er said calmly, "Since I summoned you to the court meeting, it means that I have given you the qualification to participate in the political discussion."
"Although I'm not an official, it won't affect anything."
"I work hard, but I don't stick to etiquette like other countries do."
"Since you have ideas about having enough food, then tell me."
"You are still young. Even if you said something wrong, I believe that the ministers present will forgive you, a junior."
Zhao Hao couldn't help but feel moved. Her Majesty the Queen really has a high EQ.
In order to dispel his worries and prevent these ministers from looking down on him, he even found a way out for him.
In that case, then we can say it.
Zhao Hao said softly, "Your Majesty, I just heard the Left Prime Minister and the Internal History Master Zhao Wenxiang talking about the urgency of purchasing food."
"The two adults also mentioned that they should send people to Yue and Shu as soon as possible to buy as much food as possible."
"That's fine, I think it's right."
"But Your Majesty, you just ordered Taicang to send officials to those two countries to investigate this matter. I think..."
“It’s still a little bit insufficient.”
Jiang Wan'er's beautiful eyes flashed when she heard this. The ministers present, even including Zhao Hao's father Zhao Wenxiang, might not really understand the gully in Zhao Hao's heart.
But she understood.
Just from the advance planning of porcelain sales, Zhao Hao's business methods are so impressive.
When the court officials heard him say this, they all looked at each other.
Finally, they all cast strange looks at Zhao Wenxiang.
That seemed to mean.
Lord Nei Shi, your son is really capable. He can refute you on the spot.
As for Zhao Wenxiang, at this moment, he was looking at his ears and nose, and his nose was looking at his heart. His face was so tense that it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
It was as if he didn't hear anything Zhao Hao said.
Jiang Wan'er couldn't help but say, "Don't keep us in suspense, just say it directly."
Zhao Hao bowed and said yes, then said: "I just think that with the power of the court alone, it is not enough to let Taicang Ling go to buy grain."
"It's not powerful enough."
"Perhaps, Your Majesty can ask the civilian rice merchants to participate as well."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wan'er didn't say anything, but many court officials standing below couldn't help but frowned slightly.
Jiang Wan'er hesitated for a moment, then said, "Tell me your reasons."
Zhao Hao said, "Your Majesty, since the more food we buy, the better, then of course there is strength in numbers."
"The more people we can mobilize to buy food, the more food we can ship back to Dagan, and the faster we can do it."
“This is one of them.”
"Secondly, collecting food in the name of the imperial court was not a problem in the past."
"But now, the war is approaching. I don't know the situation in Yue State, but considering my long-standing relationship with Yue State, there probably won't be any problems."
"But the situation in Shu is not certain."
"Especially now, the Wu Kingdom is ready to make a move and is ready to fight me."
"In that case, given their relationship with Shu, how could they not do their best to tie Shu to their chariot?"
"It can be expected that now, there must be an important person from Wu who has made a diplomatic mission to Shu."
"And Shu has not yet made a decision."
"It is hard to say whether we can withstand the huge pressure from Wu and Chu in the future."
"Your Majesty, just imagine that at this time we are sending officials from the imperial court to Shu Kingdom to buy grain with great fanfare."
"In front of the Wu envoy, even if Shu wanted to sell it to us, would they really dare?"
"I'm sure they wouldn't dare."
"At this time, if it is a private rice merchant, the nature of the situation is completely different."
"Even if Wu knew about it, Shu could just push the blame aside and shirk all responsibility."
"In fact, this will give the Wu Kingdom a false impression."
"That is, is Shu really going to get closer to me and alienate Wu, its long-time ally?"
"If the people of Wu really have such an illusion, then the relationship between the two countries will be broken."
"So, Your Majesty, based on the above, I think the people who go to Shu to buy grain should not be our officials, but rice merchants from the people."
"Moreover, Your Majesty can benefit from these rice merchants in advance as long as you can buy the grain back from Shu."
"Even if the price is extremely high, we want it!"
"And the portion that exceeds the market price will be subsidized by the court to prevent them from suffering losses."
"Your Majesty, I have finished."
As his voice fell, the sound of people gasping for air was heard continuously throughout the Fengtian Hall.
The way the court officials looked at Zhao Hao also changed completely.
There was an incredible look in everyone's eyes.
Even Zhao Wenxiang opened his eyes wide, and his gaze fell on Zhao Hao without blinking.
At this moment, he even had some doubts as to whether the boy in front of him was still his son.
If he asked it to his face, Zhao Hao would probably be scared to death.
Dad, do you know?
Zhao Hao's remarks proposed increasing the number of private rice merchants, which could be easily understood by everyone present.
However, there are very few private rice traders who have the ability to purchase grain across borders.
Compared with the size of the imperial court, it is just a drop in the bucket.
This is also the reason why neither Zhao Wenxiang nor Zuo Xiang took the private rice merchants into consideration.
Therefore, when Zhao Hao said this, some people would shake their heads and say they didn't take it seriously.
However, when Zhao Hao later explained the importance of private rice merchants and the current situation of Shu Kingdom, they no longer took it lightly.
It instantly turned into shock.
Because no one had expected that what these ministers had not expected was actually accurately seen through by Zhao Hao, a young boy who had just finished his coming-of-age ceremony.
This is too incredible.
The Zhao family has truly produced a talented person!
On the dragon throne.
Jiang Wan'er's beautiful eyes flashed, and her gaze was always on Zhao Hao.
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