Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 180: Urgent Summons Back to the Capital

Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Urgent Summons Back to the Capital

Hearing Su Juan say this, Liu Miaoying also laughed, "By next year, as long as wealthy merchants from all over come to Xu State to do business, once the supply of food, among other things, is sufficient, the price of rice in Xu State will definitely be lower."

"Once Boss Huang gets wind of this, he will definitely be anxious, so as long as he lowers the price of rice, others will follow suit."

After all, those households with many people, who cannot buy more rice from the nameless rice shop, will be afraid that the price of rice will skyrocket again after winter, and will flock to buy rice from Boss Huang and other out-of-town rice merchants.

And as long as those rice merchants learn that Boss Huang, who originally insisted on not lowering rice prices, was the first to lower them, they will naturally feel betrayed by Boss Huang and will lower their prices as well.

After all, no one wants to let others gain an advantage or have rice rot in their own hands.

The so-called allies, in the face of interest, are just competitors.

Xie Xun gave Su Juan and Liu Miaoying a thumbs-up, "You two are truly amazing!"

Managing to manipulate those cunning merchants at will.

At this time, Yu Zhong’s view of Su Juan had changed, the girl’s manner of doing proper business makes her seem like a different person entirely; in just about half a year, she managed to settle the victims of the disaster and the jobless and hungry populace properly and even brought down the price of rice.

Nowadays Xu State no longer shows the dire situation from half a year ago when victims and the unemployed were starving and wandering on the streets. The government, taking the lead, hired them at low cost to renovate houses, and thus temples and large households followed suit, renovating temples, residences, and previously flooded fields.

These people earned an income and lived in temporally arranged government housing; they can now afford food and live without issue.

Under such circumstances, both local and visiting rice merchants compete to lower prices, fearing their own rice won’t sell and will be stuck with them.

It won’t take long before the price of rice in Xu State returns to normal stability.

At this moment, Prefect Zeng had already excitedly dashed to the study to write another report to be sent to the Capital City, praising Su Juan once again.

In the distant Capital City, the Old Emperor glanced at the report in his hand, the veins on his forehead twitching, "Doesn’t this Zeng Shizhan have anything else to say?! The six-hundred-mile fast horse is for sending this kind of nonsensical report!?"

Duke Ping coughed twice; how can one of the nation’s rulers speak so crudely, it’s quite undignified indeed!

The old ministers below looked at each other in dismay, it seems the Prefect of Xu State has submitted another report praising Vice Director Su... no, now it should be called Minister Su.

Over the past two months, the Prefect of Xu State has intermittently submitted reports, all praising Su Juan, claiming that the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue Su, appointed by His Majesty to Xu State, is very capable, handles affairs properly, and is wise and resourceful. With her assistance, Xu State has improved greatly, the people are happy, and how intelligent and wonderful she is, and how the people of Xu State like her so much, hoping that Minister Su can stay in Xu State for a while longer to benefit the people.

At first, the Old Emperor would pull out the reports to discuss with Duke Ping and others, saying that this person is indeed different after going out; back in the Capital she was like a little tyrant, but in Xu State she achieved so much and made the Prefect so happy.

Seeing a protege achieve such great things with his own hands brings much solace to His Majesty.

To please the Empress, he even sent the report to her, and it was said that the Empress was so happy she ate two extra bowls of rice that day.

But for two whole months, Prefect Zeng continued to submit over a dozen reports, basically one every four or five days; it was reported that even when Su Juan stepped out, eating candied haws or planting a few grasses, it had to be written up.

Now the entire court knew what Minister Su was doing in Xu State.

The Old Emperor was incredibly annoyed; who cares about Su Juan eating a few candied haws or planting grasses! Submit substantive reports, not trivial matters!

That day, he sent a Holy Decree to Xu State, ordering Su Juan and the others to return to the Capital City immediately.

After leaving the Imperial Palace, Marquis Ping did not return to his mansion but went to Duke Mansion with the Minister of the Ministry of Justice and Duke Ping to discuss matters.

Marquis Ping said, "His Majesty today issued a decree for Su Juan and others to return to the Capital immediately. If they hurry with fast horses, they might even make it by New Year’s Day and spend the New Year with us lonely old folks."

Her trip to Xu State for less than a year brought numerous contributions, well-known among civil and military officials. Clearly, she just lacked opportunities before, and now he does not regret his initial decision.

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice also felt the same, "Who would have thought two young ladies could be so competent? Currently, the court highly praises both of them."

"My Lord, this child Su Juan is very much like you."

Duke Ping was pleased to hear this, for it is often said that a nephew resembles the uncle, a saying he liked very much.

"When she returns to the Capital, I will find a suitable occasion to talk to her."

Marquis Ping and the Minister of the Ministry of Justice exchanged a glance, knowing Duke Ping’s intention was to inform Su Juan about her background and give her a choice.

The hope is that this trip to Xu State will change her mindset so that she can take up this immense responsibility.

Marquis Ping said calmly, "Don’t worry, my son will go to Xu State on behalf of His Majesty to deliver the decree of commendation. On the way back to the Capital, he’ll explore some information."

At that time, they will know in advance what Su Juan is approximately thinking.

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"In accordance with the mandate, the floods in Xu State are resolved, and the people are healthy. I am very pleased. Considering the meritorious governance of the officials in Xu State, I specifically appoint Liu Xuan to commend them on my behalf. Minister of the Ministry of Revenue Su Juan and Liu Miaoying have excelled in their planning and execution, achieving significant contributions, and upon their return to the Capital, there will be further rewards."

After Liu Xuan delivered the decree, he looked at Su Juan and Liu Miaoying, "His Majesty orders both of you to return to the Capital immediately to receive your commendations without delay."

Liu Miaoying nodded, "The day is late; let’s leave tomorrow. You should stay and spend the night as well."

Liu Xuan’s gaze was gentle, "Alright."

He looked towards Su Juan, clearly sensing she did not want to leave yet.

Knowing they would soon return to the Capital City, Prefect Zeng hurriedly arranged a simple banquet to bid them farewell. He sighed repeatedly, "I originally wanted to keep you all for a few more days, to spend the New Year in Xu State at least. I’ve sent several reports to the Capital hoping to keep you longer, but it seems the Emperor is anxious. Oh well, today I’ll toast you with tea instead of wine. If we have the chance, we shall meet again."

Everyone raised their cups, "Mr. Zeng, you’ve been too kind. During our time in Xu State, we have to particularly thank you for your care."

"Oh, no need, I should be thanking you on behalf of the people!" Prefect Zeng sighed; in these times, there are so few who genuinely work for the people’s sake.

There are many more incompetent officials like the former County Magistrate of He County.

Su Juan held her tea but didn’t drink for a long time, looking at the tea without saying a word.

Several people at the table noticed her odd behavior, but no one asked anything.