Chapter 76: Take the Master as an Example
As a Jinshi, he knew the past and the future by reading historical records, which were also used when writing policy essays (the chapters of proposals to the court) in the imperial examinations, so most students knew these things. Lu Ji'an knew what Xie Jian was going to say as soon as he heard it.
Old Master Meng thought Xie Jian was going to come up with some good plan. As the descendant of a censor and a businessman, there were some things he had to understand.
"This plan is indeed a good one," Lu Ji'an said. "This is an unconventional move. Rice merchants are flocking here, but there are only so many people who can eat rice. How can the price of rice go up? Shipping it back to the capital takes time, and the cost increases, so we have to reluctantly lower the price. However, this method has been used by several people in history. Zhao Yue of the Southern Dynasty of Daying used this strategy during a severe drought. When our Dacong was founded, Qinzhou Governor Fan Si also used this strategy."
Chen Heng also felt that this method was familiar. After thinking about it, she remembered that her history teacher in high school had said that four people in history had used this method. The most famous one was Fan Zhongyan, who was sixty years old and served as an official in Hangzhou. There was also Zhao Biàn during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of Song Dynasty, who saved many people with the surname of Qi from starvation. She could not remember the other two people.
But the Daying Southern Dynasty? Why had she never heard of this dynasty in history?
"Therefore, the teacher must keep his word in the notice he posted. He will never let them lower the price reluctantly." Xie Jian said.
Before Lu Ji'an could say anything, Meng Xuanlang said anxiously, "Wouldn't that be a complete mess? Old Qi people only make a few taels of silver, so how can we afford to buy rice?"
Xie Jian glanced at him and said: "If you don't have money, you can work to earn money."
Meng Xuanlang was stunned.
This aroused the interest of Lu Ji'an and Old Master Meng. Lu Ji'an said, "Ajian, tell me about it."
"Nowadays, merchants can all take the imperial examinations. We know the stories in history books, and they know them too, but they may not believe this notice. Therefore, we must ask Old Master Meng to be the first person to take the exam." The Meng family's business is spread throughout the country, and their influence is great. Xie Jian said, "Ship the Meng family's rice warehouse to the Southern Ming Dynasty, and other merchants will come here naturally."
Even he was plotted against? Old Master Meng listened with a smile.
"Once the grain merchants have made some money, the Master and several other elders will tell them that the Southern Ming will build a temple and erect a long stele in their honor, and then ask them to donate money..."
Before Xie Jian could finish, Meng Xuanlang excitedly said, "Building a temple requires manpower. Let's hire the people surnamed Qi to do the work. This is like giving the money back to the old people surnamed Qi."
Chen Heng's eyes lit up, killing two birds with one stone.
Lu Ji'an's smiling expression turned into a thoughtful one: "This method is feasible."
"Even if the merchants are willing to donate some money to build the temple, they are only willing to give a part of it?" Old Master Meng said. If he is not happy, he will leave immediately after making money. Who can say anything?
Xie Jian lowered his eyes, looked at the two men again, and said, "So, there must be a reason for them to donate money willingly. For example, if Wang, the eunuch from the palace, appeared in the Southern Ming Dynasty and donated rice to the people of the Ming Dynasty, proposing to build a temple to protect the people of the Ming Dynasty, who would dare to object?"
Wang Nei Shi? Shen Heng suddenly had a sudden realization. Yes, how could she have forgotten about him?
Lu Ji'an looked thoughtful and nodded.
"Eunuch Wang? Wang Yuyu, one of the four great eunuchs in the palace?" Old Master Meng was very surprised when he heard from his nephew Lu that Eunuch Wang recognized Xie's nephew as his grandson. When he heard that the little boy from the Xie family had suffered such a misfortune because of Eunuch Wang, he sighed and felt pity in his heart.
Wang Yuyu? Is this Eunuch Wang's nickname? Well, Shen Heng recited it in her mind and it was catchy. Of course, this was not the point. The point was that Xie Jian's plan was brilliant.
What's wrong with this guy's head?
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