Lin Beifan pulled open the Kingdom sandbox and saw that it was indeed the case.
He hated speculation the most, especially when the country was in chaos, raising the price of daily supplies and making a fortune from war, causing the people's livelihood to be difficult and the country to be in turmoil. It was simply preposterous!
Hence, in the imperial court, Lin Beifan revealed this matter and asked,""Dear ministers, do you have any good ideas?"
" This…" The officials looked at each other, not daring to speak.
At this moment, an old minister asked boldly,""Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Lin Beifan said angrily," In a time of national chaos, he actually dares to speculate and hoard, disrupting the livelihood of the people. He's simply a rat of the country. He must be eliminated. Otherwise, it won't be enough to appease the people!”
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!”
"These merchants all come from the surrounding dynasties and families. They have strong backgrounds and cannot be easily offended! If we make a move, the consequences will be unimaginable!”
"That's right, Your Majesty. Our country is poor in resources and resources. We rely on them for a lot of resources! Once we offend them, our business will be blocked. The impact will be huge!”
"These aristocratic families have people who are officials in the dynasty. Their connections are all over the world.”
"Moreover, once this matter is exposed, no one will come to our place to do business!”
……
"Are we going to let them ride on my head?" Lin Beifan said angrily.”
"Your Majesty, how about this!" "Why don't we send someone to give them a warning first and ask them to lower the price?" An old minister said. If it doesn't work, we'll think of another way!”
"Alright!" Lin Beifan said loudly. I will give them a chance! Send someone over immediately. I'll wait here!”
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
In the end, two hours passed, and there was no news.
But Lin Beifan already knew that these merchants completely ignored his words.
Some even provocatively raised the price.
Lin Beifan decided that he couldn't bear it anymore. He sneered and said,""It's been so long without any news. It seems that they don't take this emperor seriously! Since that's the case, I won't take them to heart! Which one of you is willing to make a trip for me to capture these speculating rats and throw them into prison?”
" This..." The officials looked at each other again, and no one dared to answer.
This was because it was a thankless task and it would invite disaster!
They would rather offend the little emperor Lin Beifan than offend the aristocratic families behind these merchants!
"It seems that my words are getting more and more useless. There's actually no one willing to help me solve my problems!”Lin Beifan sneered at one of them.""Minister Liu, you are the Minister of Revenue, so you will be in charge of this matter!”
The Minister of Revenue was shocked."Your Majesty, we can't do this. We'll offend the great clans behind us! Our country is small and the people are weak. We really can't afford to offend them!”
"Then tell me, what else do you have?”Lin Beifan asked.
"This…Your Majesty, we can sell off our resources and lower the price!”The Minister of Revenue whispered.
Lin Beifan laughed coldly. Do you think they have more resources or do I have more resources? Do you want me to lose my own interests to help them?”
"Your Majesty…please forgive me!" The Minister of Revenue bowed.
"Minister Liu, as the Minister of Revenue, you have an unshirkable responsibility for this matter!" Lin Beifan said expressionlessly. I'll give you two choices now. Either resign or confiscate my property. Choose one!”
The other party struggled, then took off the official hat on his head and said,"I choose…to resign and return to my hometown!”
Lin Beifan clapped his hands and shouted,"Good!" I approve! Pack up your things and get lost. I don't want to see you again. Our Xia country doesn't need a good-for-nothing like you!”
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The other party bowed again and then staggered away.
Another important official of the Imperial Court had been dismissed, and all the civil and military officials in the court were as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to speak.
"He's gone, but we still have to do things!”"Is there any warrior who is willing to share my burden?" Lin Beifan asked with a smile. Whoever manages to settle this matter, I will make him the Minister of Revenue!”
At this moment, a handsome imperial guard suddenly stood out.
He cupped his hands and bowed to Lin Beifan, saying respectfully,""I am willing to share your worries, Your Majesty. Please give me a chance!”
Lin Beifan was shocked. An imperial guard who wielded a knife and a gun actually dared to stand out and take on this troublesome task?
This person piqued Lin Beifan's interest.
" I admire your courage," Lin Beifan said with a smile." What's your name? What's your background?"”
The other party loudly said,"Your Majesty, I, He Shen, have been in the palace for more than three years. I have the strength of a first-class expert and am currently Your Majesty's imperial guard!"”
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