Who is Yang Benman?

Everyone in the court knew it.

Although in the past he always stared at His Royal Highness the King of Chu, making people doubt the credibility of his impeachment.

However, today's scene is indeed a bit beyond everyone's expectations.

Is he starting to change his target?" The Changsun family is not the only workshop in the Tang Dynasty that can produce iron materials and fine steel. The demand has increased and the goods are not enough. This is the reason for the price increase. As for hoarding? Hum! Ridiculous, ridiculous

Extreme!"

Changsun Wuji would naturally not take the blame, otherwise, his reputation would be ruined.

Although this is something that nobles from aristocratic families have been doing, it is okay to do it secretly, but it is not okay to put it on the table.

"Then why don't you sell the iron materials and fine steel in the Changsun family's warehouse? It's not hoarding, what is it?"

Yang Benman had obviously done some hard work. Whether he had real evidence or conjectural results, Changsun Wuji did not dare to directly deny that there was a large amount of iron and fine steel in his warehouse.

"Yang Yushi, since you know that there are some iron materials and fine steel in the Changsun family's warehouse, you should know that these iron materials and fine steel are to be delivered to others. The reason why they are still in the warehouse is that

Because there is not enough stock, we are raising funds."

Fortunately, the goods from Guanshishan Academy were not delivered two years ago, otherwise it would be really troublesome this time.

Changsun Wuji secretly rejoiced.

Of course, if something really went wrong, he could just pass it off to his subordinates, and he would be deceived.

It's not like he doesn't understand this routine.

However, if you can avoid taking this road, it is best not to take it.

After all, if you say that, it will be confirmed that the Changsun family is hoarding. In His Majesty's place...

"Are you going to hand it over to someone? To whom? Could it be that the left hand is going to be handed over to the right hand?"

Yang Benman felt that Changsun Wuji was so exhausted that he could even find such excuses.

"Humph, I have no obligation to tell you who I will deliver it to. However, it doesn't hurt to tell you so that you don't think I am guilty again." Changsun Wuji snorted coldly, "These goods are all for Guanshishan Academy.

It was prepared. They originally asked for it years ago, but...you know, where did so much fine steel come from in such a short time?"

When Changsun Wuji said this, many people basically believed it.

Although the Changsun family and the Prince of Chu's Mansion seem to have little to deal with, Guanshishan Academy needs to purchase a large amount of fine steel, and it would be impossible without the Changsun family's workshop.

Besides, among noble families, some quarrels and quarrels are normal in the eyes of many people.

This does not prevent everyone from cooperating when needed.

After all, children only distinguish between right and wrong, and adults only look at the pros and cons.

However, Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin, who knew Li Kuan relatively well, showed puzzled expressions.

Guanshishan Academy approached Changsun's family to purchase fine steel a few years ago, but it has not received the goods yet.

With Li Kuan's moral character, would he remain silent like this?

It was obvious that the Changsun family was strangling him.

As for whether Guanshishan Academy really bought the stainless steel from someone else, they didn't doubt it.

Just as many people think, if you look at Chang'an City and want to buy a large amount of fine steel, who can you look to if you don't look to the Changsun family?

It is said that during the construction of the Gewu Building, the tallest building in Guanshishan Academy, a large number of steel bars were used, so it is not strange that they continue to be purchased now.

"For Guanshishan Academy?"

If Yang Benman knew which nobles in Chang'an City he knew better, Li Kuan would definitely be among the top.

Therefore, he naturally knew that the Changsun family and the Prince of Chu's family were not dealing with each other.

Even if what Changsun Wuji said was true, then even he could see that the Changsun family was deliberately stumbling upon the construction of Guanshishan Academy. Would His Highness the King of Chu not be able to see that?

Thinking of this, Yang Benman became more suspicious of Changsun Wuji's explanation.

"Yes, why, you don't believe it?"

At this point, Changsun Wuji's momentum has returned.

"Hmph! It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not. Since Mr. Zhao Guogong said that you prepared it for Guanshishan Academy, then I will apply the motto of the Guanshishan Academy's Institute of Wu Studies: Facts speak louder than words."

At this point, although Yang Benman was unwilling to give in, for a while, he really didn't know how to continue the fight.

Even if you want to continue the impeachment, you have to wait until you have further information, otherwise, there will definitely be no results.

Seeing that Yang Benman had ceased his activities, Changsun Wuji finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that the fine steel accumulated during this period cannot be sold on the market casually, otherwise, this guy Yang Benman will definitely bite him again.

However, in today's Datang, iron materials and fine steel are simply like hard currency. If they are not sold in a short period of time, it doesn't matter.

Changsun's family has a great business and will not be short of money because of these goods.

Who knows, if the price of refined steel becomes higher over time, I will be able to earn more money.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Guogong has already explained clearly the matter of Yang Yushi's impeachment. However, the sharp increase in the price of iron materials and refined steel exists objectively, and it has indeed had some impact on Datang. With the help of

Taking this opportunity, why not discuss how to lower their prices."

As Shangshu Zuopushe, Fang Xuanling was naturally very aware of the conflicts between the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Household Affairs.

In this matter, it's hard to say who is right and who is wrong.

It can even be said that no one is at fault.

However, as the boss of Shangshu Province, several departments below are making trouble. How to resolve this matter is an issue that must be considered now.

Besides, the price of iron and refined steel is too high, which is really not a good thing.

After all, farmers need to use iron for many of their farm tools.

"What the Prime Minister said is, Your Majesty, the top priority is to discuss how to lower the price of iron and refined steel."

Wen Yanbo also stood up to support Fang Xuanling's views.

Li Shimin, who had only spoken one sentence throughout the morning, was relieved to see that the situation had finally returned to normal.

It seems that the Changsun family still knows the basics.

"In fact, as long as the use of fine steel is prohibited for building houses, the fine steel ordered by Guanshishan Academy can be put on the market to stabilize the price. Moreover, with less predictable demand in the future, the price of fine steel will naturally not continue.

It’s gone up.”

Lu Kuan, the Minister of Rites, who had been silent until now, also stood up and made this suggestion.

However, many people know what he has in mind.

"Nonsense, if the price of food goes up in the future, are you saying that we are not allowed to eat three meals a day, so there will be less demand? If the price of salt goes up, are you saying that we are not allowed to put more salt in cooking?"

Cheng Yaojin had been holding back his words, but now he saw Lu Kuan coming up with a bad idea. The target was obviously his son-in-law, and he immediately became unhappy.

When it comes to protecting shortcomings, Cheng Yaojin dares to say that he is second, but few people dare to say that he is first.

Reasonable or not, I'll start by exchanging blows with you, and if I don't agree with you, we'll start fighting!

Everyone is very aware of Cheng Yaojin's consistent behavior in court.

Lu Kuan originally wanted to trick Li Kuan, but when he saw that he actually attracted Cheng Yaojin, he immediately looked like I didn't say anything.

I don't care about you rude warriors!

"Banning them is not the answer. The swords used by these soldiers are all made of fine steel. Is it possible to stop everyone from using swords?"

The Yuchi family has an unusual relationship with the Cheng family and the Chu Palace, so naturally they have to stand up and support.

Even Li Jing and Qin Qiong, who had never spoken out in court, expressed their disagreement with Lu Kuan's opinion.

"Your Majesty, the fall in the price of iron materials ultimately leads to the need to increase production. As long as more are sold on the market, the price will naturally fall back. The top priority should be to consider how to increase the production of iron materials."

As the Minister of Household Affairs, Dai Zhou still has his own views on changes in commodity prices.

"Of course everyone understands this truth. But how can it be so easy to smelt iron ore into iron materials? And making iron materials into refined steel is even more time-consuming and labor-intensive. In a short time, you want to

It is unrealistic to significantly increase production."

Changsun Wuji glanced at Dai Zhou and looked like he was helpless because his family's workshop did not support the increase in production.

Fang Xuanling: "Dai Shangshu, I remember that there is an iron mine in the south of Chang'an City that belongs to the Ministry of Husbandry, right?"

"Yes, that's true. The housekeeper of Duke Zhao's palace and people from Prince Chu's palace have proposed to acquire this mine several times, but I have never agreed."

Dai Zhou actually had the idea of ​​letting the imperial court mine iron ore and make iron and steel on its own, but the matter was too relevant and the interests involved behind it were too complex, so he did not dare to propose it rashly.

"The Prince of Chu also proposed to purchase this iron mine?"

Yan Lide's heart moved, and he felt that the matter of lowering the price of iron materials might actually have a chance of success.

Li Shimin, who was sitting on the throne, also frowned, not knowing what he was thinking.

"That's right, the two of them proposed it many years ago, and last month, Xu Jingzong, a member of the Hucao Army in the Chu Palace, personally visited me in order to purchase this iron ore."

Dai Zhou felt that he was not afraid of shadows as he was upright, and he was not afraid to tell the story about Xu Jingzong's visit to him.
To be continued...