Royal Gold Magistrate

The weather is getting colder.

The earth dragon also started to burn again.

Inside the Warm Pavilion, Li Yansong and other cabinet ministers knelt and sat under Emperor Jing.

Today is a private meeting, so the atmosphere is much more relaxed.

Emperor Jing raised his hand and handed down a memorial, and sighed: "This is the memorial from the Qin Tianjian yesterday."

"It is said that the weather this year is extremely cold, and it may be better than four years ago."

"I still remember the heavy snow four years ago. It fell for ten days, and nearly [-] people and animals froze to death in Gyeonggi. At that time, the common people could only wear short brown and rely on stove fire and straw to keep out the cold."

"Sigh...Although Qin Tianjian may not be accurate, if the prediction comes true, then this winter will be another catastrophe. If you have any thoughts, please share your thoughts. Speak freely today."

Several people began to pass the playbook to each other.

After all the circulation was completed, Li Yansong calmed down and said: "Your Majesty, the winter has always been a problem, but this winter may have changed. I heard that the Banshan Textile Factory and the cloth merchants in the city have lowered the price of cloth, so the weather has not turned cold. The price of clothes and fabrics in the capital has begun to plummet. Now most people should take advantage of the low prices to buy new clothes and fabrics, so this year's situation should be far better than previous years. Banshan Textile Factory has contributed a lot to this matter !"

Emperor Jing nodded and said: "I have heard about this matter, but it is only limited to the capital after all. What about the areas around the capital and the north?"

Zheng Qiao replied: "Your Majesty, there has been a report from the local area recently, and before it can be presented to His Majesty, the price of clothing in the local area has actually begun to fall."

"Oh? Why is that?" Emperor Jing became interested.

"The prices of winter clothing fabrics recently sold in the capital are extremely low, so many small merchants have begun to hire people to buy them at a large scale, and then sell them in other places at high prices."

"These clothes and fabrics are still cheaper than the local price when they are transferred to the local area. Although the quantity is not large, it has also had a considerable impact on the local price."

Emperor Jing frowned slightly: "There is such a thing... It is a good thing that the price of cloth has fallen, but these merchants are really all-pervasive. If they all go to buy and resell, will the people in the capital still have goods to buy? Those cloth merchants in the city are cheap. It's a good intention, but haven't other merchants taking advantage of the chaos to make a profit?"

Zheng Qiao explained: "In fact, those cloth merchants are well aware of the occurrence of second-hand traders, but Banshan Textile Factory notified several of the largest cloth merchants so that they can release a small amount of goods to second-hand traders. It's just that those traders are not allowed to The sale will continue in the capital, and if anyone is found to be selling illegally, they will be reported to the officials."

"Ordinary people in the capital are not affected too much. Most of the cloth shops in the city have long queues every day. People who are able to survive the winter are naturally unwilling to queue up all day. Most of them give up early, or plan to buy later. And those People who are really in urgent need of cheap winter clothes are often willing to spend a lot of time queuing up to buy them, and they can always get them in a day or two."

After hearing this, Emperor Jing suddenly realized, and sighed: "The Banshan Textile Factory was built by Fang Qing. I didn't expect to have such foresight? It should be a great achievement!"

A strange expression appeared on Zheng Qiao's face: "This...Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with Fang Zhengyi."

"How to say?" Emperor Jing asked.

"When Fangzheng left Beijing, these things hadn't happened yet!"

"Although Banshanfang was built by Fangzhengyi, there are rumors among the people that Her Royal Highness is actually managing it. I have sent people to the textile factory to inquire about these methods. These measures were indeed arranged by the Fifth Princess herself. Her Highness even specially approved the note... .”

"Although the princess is in the deep palace, there are people who report the problems of the textile factory to the princess through the eunuch every day. This item is also delivered every day. Everyone in the textile factory already knows about this matter, so it is unlikely that Fang Zheng Arrange in advance."

"When I sent someone to inquire, I heard that a small group of people have started spreading the word..."

When Zheng Qiao said this, he paused, and Emperor Jing asked eagerly, "What are you passing on?"

I thought it was a small fight, so I haven't paid much attention to this matter.

It's not nice to say that the royal woman is in business with her own hands!Detrimental to the royal majesty!

"It is said that the princess is the model of women in the world!"

what? !

Emperor Jing was stunned.

Originally, I thought that Fang Zhengyi was putting on a show there to please his daughter, so he didn't care much about it. I didn't expect that she would have such a talent and gain a good reputation!

If it is a man, I am afraid that such vision can already be an official in the local area!

Although he was a little happy, Emperor Jing still put on a straight face and said: "How can a woman be a businessman? I didn't discipline her and she was negligent. How can the people say this?"

Zheng Qiaodao: "Your Majesty, because the price of this cloth is too cheap, and the material is solid. Therefore, no common people think that Her Royal Highness is doing business, but they all think that the royal family is working for the welfare of the people. There is such a saying It is also natural, Your Highness is exceptionally talented and beautiful, and it is not an exaggeration to be called a model of women in the world!"

This loud flattery hit Emperor Jing instantly!

My daughter, who has become a model of women in the world at a young age before she gets married?

Emperor Jing's face was reddish, and he waved his hands again and again and said: "Extreme reputation, great reputation! How can she afford such a name and such a vision? I think she just did it unintentionally!"

Zhang Dongxiang, who had been silent for a long time, interjected: "Your Majesty, this is indeed a very good deed, but it should be the responsibility of the imperial court to rescue the people in the cold winter, and merchants cannot bear it all. I thought, since the price of clothes is cheap now, you can order cloth Merchants exchange old clothes for new ones in the market, and the court subsidizes the price difference. The old clothes exchanged are collected and distributed to poor people. As for whether this is feasible, Her Royal Highness happens to have a deep understanding of the cloth industry and can serve as an advisor , I wonder what His Majesty thinks?"

Emperor Jing thought for a moment, nodded and said: "Master Zhang is right, I will find someone else to arrange this matter."

"Your Majesty, not only the princess, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also contributed a lot this time!" Zheng Qiao continued: "I also heard that His Highness started building greenhouses in Banshanfang and a dozen surrounding squares to help the homeless. winter."

"What is a warm room?" Emperor Jing began to laugh. Unexpectedly, the crown prince knew to take the initiative to take responsibility!

"This greenhouse is actually a hastily built wooden house. A room can accommodate tens of hundreds of people. His Highness also ordered people to collect a large number of discarded chicken and duck feathers, sew them into feather quilts or spread them on the ground for warmth. There is also a block in the greenhouse. In an open space, a furnace of charcoal is burned every night, and a kettle is also prepared to heat hot water. Overall, the cost is extremely low, but the effect will definitely not be bad if you think about it!"

"Many homeless people freeze to death every winter. This is a big deal with a small amount of money! I think this law can be implemented to the whole world!"

Emperor Jing was overjoyed when he heard the words: "The crown prince really thought of this method? Fang Qing couldn't have thought of it?"

Although he said so, he had a faint expectation in his heart, how could he not hope that his son did it.

Everyone at the scene was depressed, and a cheap person who deserved a beating suddenly appeared in his mind.

How many times have I mentioned him after chatting for a while!How long has Fang Zhengyi been gone!

Why is there him everywhere? !

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