In fact, the key to the whole thing is that the interests of the Yuan family are second. To put it brutally, the Yuan family is also a piece of chess piece in Han Yi's hands. If it is just for the interests of the Yuan family, or even the entire southward plan, Han Yi can handle it himself without any trouble. Han Yi's purpose is to use this matter to bind the queen and the merchants together, so that the queen can promote the development of the entire business. Then what the queen said must be known to the people. If she didn't know it, it would be in vain.

After all, it's still hype.

This is what Han Yi is best at.

Soon, a debate about the Political Affairs Hall spread to the people.

In fact, even if Han Yi did not operate it, this matter would be spread, because Zhang Wenguan and others thought that the queen was arrogant and unreasonable first, so they would definitely say it out and let everyone see what this woman did.

If the people heard this a few years ago, they would have to scold Han Yi and the Yuan family for colluding with each other and cursing the demon queen to disrupt the country. Why did the Yuan family suffer grievances outside? The court would have to help? So many people died in Tubo and died in the northwest, and they did not see a troublemaker in the political affairs hall. This is clearly a collusion between officials and businessmen, but the people's reaction is not the case now.

North Lane.

"Although this is the business of the Yuan family, I always feel that the queen and Brother Han are right. Now some of our goods are also trying to transport them by sea. If there is no guarantee at all overseas, who will dare to transport them by sea in the future!"

Zhao Sijia frowned.

Qian Dafang nodded and said, "You are right. Although many people envy the Yuan family very much, the Yuan family is also a businessman. We support the Yuan family, which is equivalent to supporting ourselves. If the court supports it, I can also send people to the island there to take a look and get a share of the pie. If the court does not support it, the Yuan family will not be able to play there, and we will not even have the chance to play!"

Dou Yi nodded and said, "In fact, taking up those islands is also beneficial to our merchants. Most of the arable land in our Central Plains still needs to grow food. No matter what, these farming and mulberry trees are the foundation of the country. If we can occupy those islands, we can plant some cotton and sugarcane."

Qian Dafang swallowed and said, "To be honest, I have asked the Yuan family for information. It is said that the land on the island is good, you can plant anything, just throw the seeds into the fields. There is no reason why we don't occupy such a good land. Our country is so strong, but our people have not gained much benefit from it."

Guanzhong Hotel.

"Those old scholars are really inferior to a woman."

Yuwen Xiumi put the wine bottle on the table, and said anxiously: "They are full of benevolence, righteousness and morality all day long. I think they are all hypocrites. When Li Yifu sold official positions and titles and killed money, I didn't see them standing up and saying justice. Now, those outside the island who have nothing to do with are talking about, and they know how to bully the people of the Central Plains."

He Ruohan nodded and said, "That's right, the queen is really right. Our Tang Dynasty is the best in the world. The wild monkeys on the island dare to make trouble on Tai Sui. If we don't teach them a lesson, will we still have the attitude to go out in the future?"

A young young man beside him said, "I don't think we need the help of the court. We will pay for someone to go there. If we can dig a coal or copper mine there, we will be rich."

As soon as these words were spoken, these young men's eyes flashed!

Yang Mengcheng said: "This is not possible. It is illegal to recruit troops privately. If you can't do it, you will be beheaded."

"Hi!"

He Ruohan sighed heavily and said, "I really don't know why that old scholar opposed it and did not let them go. What does it have to do with them. The Buddha's Kingdom is not their relatives, so what are they doing?"

Yuwen Xiumi's eyes suddenly turned and she said, "How about this, let's go home and talk to the elders and the others to support the queen in the court. Although our Central Plains is large, who would think that the land is small? Besides, I heard that the land there is better, not to mention the land there, there are still many trees there. Now the wood is valuable, and you need wood for everything you do."

He Ruohan said: "I'm afraid I'm scolded by my father."

Yuwen Xiumi said, "What are you afraid of? If your father doesn't agree, he will be scolded, and it won't hurt. If he agrees, then we will get rich by occupying those islands by then."

"Shumi said, we have to try it anyway."

Ministry of War.

"Sikong, have you heard about the Yuan family?"

Asuna Michi glanced at Li Ji and asked.

Li Ji said with a blank expression: "What are you doing?"

Asanami shot: "I think I can send troops to fight. This is always not a war. We generals are all decorations."

Li Ji sighed and said, "If it is on land, I don't care. I just think it's training. But the problem is that the Buddha's country is overseas. Just you, a land duck, will faint on the boat in less than a day."

Asanami Shoo suddenly looked embarrassed. It was right to think about it. He was a hero on the grassland. When he ran into the sea, he was the food he had to fill his stomach.

Qi Biheli said: "Then we can let others go! We don't need to take action personally when we fight the Buddha's death country."

Li Ji looked at them and said, "Why are you so concerned about this? Could it be that the Yuan family sent someone to lobby you?"

Ashinami ejaculated and said, "Sikong, you are really deaf. When the Yuan family heard about his family, they caused quarrel between the queen and Zhang Wenguan and others. They were frightened. They quickly released the news, hoping to calm down the situation."

"Then you guys."

Li Ji was halfway through his words, and said, "I understand, you are going to Kunlun slaves over there."

Asanami cried and said, "It doesn't matter to us, but everyone below wants to fight. They tasted the sweetness of fighting Goguryeo last time. Now that Kunlun slave is valuable in Jiangnan."

Li Ji sighed: "It's not that I don't agree with it, but this army is unknown. The court has no reason to help the Yuan family in war. This is unreasonable."

Qi Bi Heli said angrily: "Sikong, why are you becoming like those civil officials, timid? What is the reason for this? Let's explain that it is for money. War is not for defending the country, but for fame and fortune. What's the embarrassment to say?"

Yuanjiabao.

"The grandson has met the grandpa."

Yuanxi asked, "Have you talked to those uncles?"

Yuanzhe nodded.

Yuan Xi said: "What do they say?"

Yuanzhe smiled bitterly and said, "Now they are more like merchants than us. They unanimously believe that they should not settle things and should do their best to ask the court to send troops to occupy those islands."

"oh?"

Yuan Xi seemed a little surprised.

Yuan Zhe said: "Grandpa, if you occupy those islands, you will need a large fleet to transport supplies. This can bring huge profits to Guanzhong Group. In Lelangzhou, because it has to pass through Shandong, our Guanzhong Group has a far less influence than Shandong Group. The transportation there is almost monopolized by Shandong Group. They have always been resentful about this, so they think this is an opportunity."

Yuan Xi pondered for a moment and said, "Then what did you say?"

Yuanzhe said: "Of course, my grandson followed the instructions of my grandfather, saying that our Yuan family hopes to calm down and not cause trouble for the court."

Yuanxi nodded and said, "That's fine."

Zhang Wenguan and the others never expected that what they thought was unreasonable and nonsense actually caused great responses in the court and among the people. Even in the court, many people were standing on the side of the Yuan family. Of course, they would not say that they went for money. They all said that the Guanzhong Group was supported by the court, which was equivalent to the cargo ships of our Tang Dynasty and the cargo ships of the Tang Dynasty were robbed. This is a great humiliation, and we cannot ignore them.

The Shandong gentry did not comment on this matter. If they did not comment, they would support it. If it were in the past, the Shandong gentry would definitely stand up and oppose it, but now it is different from the past!

This is all because of the Battle of Goguryeo that the Shandong gentry benefited deeply, and the entire Shandong region became richer and more prosperous. During the war, they made a lot of money. Now the plot of Lelangzhou is constantly transported to the Central Plains, and they all need to pass through the Shandong region. The people who come and go can generate many business opportunities. In addition, most of the fleets are from their Shandong group. The moral and interest entanglement made the Shandong gentry undecided. They wanted to fight, but they were embarrassed to speak too explicitly, so they simply did not say anything, and used silence to support the queen's proposal, and also made Cui Jieren and the others try not to interfere.

If they don’t mix, wouldn’t that be supportive?

This is the idea brought about by capitalism - greed.

Although greed is derogatory, no one can deny that greed can make people progress. The Central Plains are vast and rich in resources. They don’t need to go out, so why can’t they be richer?

Of course, the idea of ​​small farmers is to eat and wear warmly, but businessmen will not think so. They all desire more wealth and pursue a larger market. The profession of businessmen has the genes for expansion.

This public opinion is getting worse and worse. Even Jiangnan sent people to send letters to the court, saying that the people in Jiangnan were very angry about this matter and hoped that the court could make decisions for the people.

Of course, this is all Han Yi sent someone there to promote the matter, otherwise the news would not have been spread there so quickly, and this is not a political decree.

But Han Yi did not put in any effort to fool them, but just passed the queen's words over, which immediately caused a great response.

Nowadays, the business in Muzhou and Yangzhou is very developed, and capital ideas have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. They are not for the Yuan family. As a noble family in Guanzhong, the Yuan family has never been very good with the nobles of Jiangzuo. They are all for themselves. If the court wants to send troops to cross the sea, then all the supplies must be allocated from Jiangnan. Now the goods in Jiangnan are very sufficient, and hydraulic spinning machines and weaving machines have passed because there are many hydraulic resources there and the output is very large. If the court wants to fight, Jiangnan merchants will definitely get rich. Once they are defeated, there will be such a large market on the south side of Jiangnan. This trade will bring a lot of wealth to Jiangnan.

When Goguryeo was fighting, he was rich in Shandong. If it weren't for that crisis, Jiangnan would not have any benefits, so they all thought it would be our turn to make a fortune this time.

There have always been conflicts between the north and the south, so the people in Jiangnan feel that the court cannot be biased.

In the past, this was just a small matter, but now it has caused an uproar. All classes are talking about it. Wu Meiniang's words really won the hearts of businessmen, and her reputation was rising on a rocket.

Zhang Wenguan and the others were all stupid. They originally didn't plan to discuss this matter again, but now there is no way, so it won't be possible if they don't discuss it.

Wu Meiniang also told Li Zhi that this matter is not a trivial matter, and the people are very angry, so come out and make decisions quickly.

Li Zhi was also confused. Such small things can cause public grievances. Why did my people become so impetuous?

He didn't believe it at first, and sent someone to inquire outside the palace. The result was that way, so Li Zhi had no choice but to come forward to hold a meeting in Liangyi Hall. The most special thing about this meeting was that Wu Meiniang and Li Zhi appeared in Liangyi Hall at the same time, and sat next to Li Zhi. Although there had been some before, this was a very formal meeting. They had never appeared at the same time in such occasions.
Chapter completed!