Chapter 239 Asking the Emperor to Write an IOU
Chapter 239 Asking the Emperor to Write an IOU
"Who says it's not true? Why would such a nice princess like a poor scholar?"
The queen sat on the first throne and thought to herself, you guys are quite complacent. If the little princess hadn't discovered it in time, who knows what the scene in the harem would be like now.
The emperor did not announce the news to the public until the next morning at court. Everyone stood up and saluted: "Long live the emperor."
Only Su Muyao sat on the small stool and remained unmoved. These ministers had long been accustomed to it.
The emperor raised his hand and signaled everyone to stand up, and the court was filled with flattery from the ministers.
Su Muyao was sitting on a small stool, brushing her forehead as she listened, "They are all a bunch of flatterers."
The prime minister next to him was about to stand up when he heard the voice of the little girl in front of him.
Well, just say that these people are flattering him, so why is he standing out?
But when you think about it, it is true. Aren’t these people just vying to flatter?
At this time, the prime minister completely forgot that he had wanted to jump out and take a picture just now.
The Duke standing aside twitched his lips. The reason was simple: he had just finished flattering the girl and then he heard the complaints from the little brat.
The emperor on the high throne laughed happily, "How can this be said to be my good governance? It is obviously the Crown Prince who is brave and resourceful.
Although the prince said in the letter that he had won a great victory, he wanted to pursue the victory. As for the problem of food and fodder for the army, the ministers still need to look at it and see if there is any solution."
Although the emperor was speaking to the ministers, his eyes were blatantly directed towards Su Muyao.
The little kid was just sitting quietly on a small stool, shaking his legs, and didn't respond.
But in my heart I cursed the emperor to death. The dog emperor wanted me to pay for the food. Bah, he is dreaming without spending a penny.
Although there is plenty of food in my space, I can't just let others take advantage of me for free!
It is one thing if you are willing to give, but it is another thing if others ask for it openly.
Now that the famine is over, it is impossible to just give away food without spending a penny.
All the ministers in the court subconsciously looked at Su Muyao, but then they thought, this little girl is not someone to be trifled with, and they definitely cannot be the first to ask the little princess to pay for the food.
Your Majesty, you have been saying this for a long time, but the people below have not taken any action, which makes you quite annoyed.
People who receive a lot of monthly salary always say that they only need to raise an army once in a while to use it.
But when it came to their turn, these ministers turned a deaf ear and dumb, and were not even as useful as a little girl.
Looking at the girl again, well, I didn't dare to speak! Isn't this asking for more?
At this time, the Marquis who had returned to the capital first spoke up: "I heard that the price of grain has been rising recently for some reason. The famine has obviously passed, so why is the price rising now?"
The emperor murmured softly: "Is there anything else?"
The Marquis nodded and said, "I just returned to Beijing a few days ago and found that the price of the Imperial Merchants' Grain Shop is still quite high, and other small grain shops are not allowed to sell grain to the people at a low price.
On the day I came back, I encountered several shops on the street that were in a very embarrassing situation. "
Originally, Little Naitian was sitting on a small stool shaking his legs, when he heard the grain shop suddenly clapping its hands: "Yes, I have so much grain, I can sell it!"
The Duke standing next to him almost couldn't stand still. This little ancestor said that he had plenty of food at this time.
It's okay if you say more, but you still speak so loudly.
"I heard that Lord Wu Hou won a great victory in this campaign against bandits. I wonder if he has any different opinions on the grain this time."
In fact, what I said was a disguised way of asking whether the Marquis had gained anything else from suppressing the bandits, such as gold, silver, treasures, food, etc.
The Marquis did not respond at all, saying, "Although the famine has passed, the people are afraid, so the money in their hands is naturally not as important as the food. That is why those who sell food want to rip people off."
The Prime Minister also stood up and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, in my opinion, you should first severely punish those who sell grain."
At this time, Lord Xu stood up and refuted: "Your Majesty, I think you need to think about it again. If you severely punish those who sell grain and if they don't sell grain together, wouldn't that push the people into the fire pit?"
As soon as Lord Xu finished speaking, Lord Li stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think there should be many people who still have surplus grain, why not let them sell it.
Why keep so much food when spring plowing is coming soon?"
Just when everyone was discussing heatedly, Su Muyao clapped her hands and stood up.
After standing up, she felt that she was too short. She originally wanted to speak to the ministers, but found that she had to tilt her head back to see other people's chests.
I couldn't help but feel a little depressed. When will I grow taller? So I just stood on the small stool.
"The emperor looked at the lovely little girl and wanted to run off the stage and ravage her."
Although he had so many naughty boys in his harem, they were all afraid of him since childhood.
Only this little kid is not afraid and even points at his nose and scolds him. Sometimes I even wonder if there is something wrong with me, otherwise why would I like such a violent little guy.
"I wonder what the little princess has in mind?"
Su Muyao looked at the emperor's earnest expression and said directly without leaving any doubts, "Your Majesty, why don't you give me a royal merchant badge? I will definitely sell grain at the normal price.
The key thing is that I still have some grain. Why don’t you, Your Majesty, write me an IOU first?
I will return it to you when the country is prosperous in the future. What do you think, uncle Huang?"
Everyone nodded when they heard this: “I think the little princess is kind and righteous. If this is the brand of an imperial merchant.
I'll trouble the emperor to give her a name. I believe that the little princess will not drive up the price of grain even for the sake of the royal family's reputation."
With the Marquis helping to speak, no one else dared to speak, and they even asked the emperor to write an IOU.
However, the little princess is the first person in all dynasties who can make the emperor write an IOU.
Su Muyao looked at the man who spoke for her, Lord Wu Hou, who rarely appeared in the court.
I have only met him once, and I heard that he is the Crown Prince's master.
After Lord Wu finished speaking, he gave Su Muyao a friendly smile.
I have heard for a long time that the Queen intends to marry this little girl to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Putting aside her status and wisdom, just looking at her looks, she will definitely be a beauty in the future, more than enough to be a match for his cold disciple.
It's better to make yourself familiar with them now so that if those kids in your family make mistakes in the future, you can risk your old face and beg for mercy.
The emperor nodded and said, "Since the little princess has already said so, how can I not give you a favor? But I wonder how much grain our little princess can provide this time?"
He said it with a flattering look on his face. Su Muyao really couldn't bear to watch it. Is it really appropriate for you, a king, to show such an expression to a child? (`Δ′)!
"Uncle Huang, you can't just rely on me, there are so many workers behind me who need to eat.
Since I came to the capital, I have spent all the money I earned on this project."
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