In Li Shimin's view, the Ministry of Civil Affairs is not only reliable, but also has a gratifying performance.

It only increased by one yuan in a month, which is equivalent to severely stopping the rising price trend.

Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh: "Dai Zhou is a man who is decisive and decisive in his work. I have always relied on him to control the money and food of the whole world, and he has not disappointed me."

After a lot of praise, I saw a man wearing a Liang Jinxian crown and a casual shirt coming with a few officers on the street.

Such a costume should be a low-level civil servant.

The civil servant seemed to see Li Shimin and others coming out of the silk shop, holding a book in his hand, which seemed suspicious, so he went up to check: "Who are you? Are you here to trade?"

This man was very rude and the servant behind him was also alert.

Li Chengqian was slightly angry and wanted to denounce him.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "We are merchants from Taiyuan, and my surname is Li."

The civil servant saw that Li Shimin was well-educated. Although he was from Taiyuan, he spoke elegantly, but his face calmed down. He said, "I didn't expect that he was a national surname. It's rude. Are you coming to Chang'an to buy silk?"

Li Shimin stared at the civil servant, guessing something in his mind, and then said, "That's it."

"I am Liu Yan, the East City Trading Chief."

"Trading Secretary?" Li Shimin pretended to be ignorant.

In fact, Liu Yan also knew... this was a new official, and it was created by the Civil Affairs Department specifically to stabilize prices. There were indeed many questions from foreign merchants.

So he explained: "Recently, prices have risen sharply, and the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, named Dai, set up this scattered official to crack down on the use of profiteers who stock up on goods. Why? You have already entered a silk shop, how much is the price of this silk shop?"

Li Shimin's eyes flashed with appreciation.

He thought to himself, Dai Zhou is really good at doing things.

The officials he selected were very diligent, just like him, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. You see, they patrol everywhere, and if there is any suspicion, they will investigate.

No wonder the silk merchants dare not sell at high prices at will. In this way... as long as they persist, will the market be unstable?

Li Shimin said in a spring breeze: "Thirty-nine coins."

"One foot?"

"One foot!"

The transaction manager showed a relaxed expression on his face: "It seems... this merchant is quite honest, and the price is fair. I am just a little bit old. I must be careful of the sluts and profiteers. Some people are deceived by huge profits and offer prices randomly. If you encounter such a situation, you can immediately go to the nearby neighbors to find a transaction manager like me. Last month, we have dealt with dozens of such profiteers. Now... they are a little more honest and dare not falsely report prices at will."

Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh: "If prices can be stabilized, it will be a blessing for the people."

This is called Liu Yan's transaction chief, and he also smiled: "Yes, prices are rising, which is not a good thing for the people. This is also the original intention of the Ministry of Civil Affairs to set up a mayor and a transaction chief here. The responsibility of this official is to inspect it morning and evening to avoid any unscrupulous merchants harming the people."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "In this way, the atmosphere in Dongshi has improved a lot?"

"It's not just good." Liu Yan said: "Now the profiteers are honest and dare not make trouble anymore. Thanks to Mr. Dai's thunderous methods, otherwise... as before, I don't know what happened."

Li Shimin kept nodding, feeling relieved: "This Dai Zhou... is indeed a capable minister."

When Liu Yan heard that Li Shimin called Dai Gong’s name directly, he felt a little displeased. Fortunately, he did not reveal it and just bowed: "I still have official duties, so I will say goodbye."

As he said that, he went to the next store.

Li Shimin also bowed to him and said goodbye.

But when he saw that the transaction chief Liu Yan had indeed walked to the next shop, Li Shimin stood there, thinking about something, and couldn't help but sigh: "Zhang Qian, if my ministers were like Dai Zhou, why should I worry?"

Zhang Qian listened aside. He knew Li Shimin, so he hurriedly said, "I have always known that the official voice of Shangshu Dai is very good. He became the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The people praised him. This man is like a fire, and he is honest and has a good idea. I have always admired him."

After hearing this, Li Shimin laughed: "You are a consecrated slave, what's the use of admiring him?"

Zhang Qian then laughed.

Li Shimin was in a good mood at this time, so he immediately looked at Chen Zhengtai and said, "Zhengtai, you saw it with your own eyes and heard it with your own ears. Dai Zhou did not fool me, the price has been stabilized."

As he said that, his tone became stern: "But you two are wrong, but you have nothing to do. You made the news that the Dai Qing family feel cold. Now you know why I am angry and why I must punish you severely?"

"I don't know." Chen Zhengtai answered very seriously.

This... I almost got angry that Li Shimin beat Chen Zhengtai in the street.

After saying all these good things, you are still pretending to be stupid?

This time, Chen Zhengtai did not pretend to be timid because of Li Shimin's angry look, but said, "Students still think something is wrong, students have to think about it."

Li Shimin said, "No need to think about it, you have met him in person. If you are willing to bet and not admit defeat, don't worry, I will not take your stock, and your stock will still be yours!"

"It's just that I have to take back the prince's stock. He is still too young and knows nothing. He only knows how idle he is. The prince is so old that he is so rude to my minister!"

"Dai Zhou has the legacy of an ancient minister. His Zhou is smart and smart, capable of engaging in politics, and is quick to do things. This is a talent for stabilizing the country and maintaining peace. Such a person, you are the prince, and you are not in harmony with him? Why... Do you want to be the emperor and the ministers in the future? Is it useless to be in your heart, the important ministers around me?"

Li Shimin's anger was very angry. Li Chengqian was scolded and looked at Chen Zhengtai with a resentful look, as if saying, "Look, you lost the money of the orphan, and even got a scolding, " orphan's money."

Chen Zhengtai was muttering in his heart. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was impossible!

How can we calm prices by suppressing them like this? This is simply contrary to the most basic economic common sense.

However... he didn't expect that Dai Zhou was so outstanding that he chose a group of officials like Liu Yan, one shop after another, staring at him.

He thought about it carefully and suddenly said, "Students understand."

Li Shimin frowned lightly and said, "What do you understand?"

"My teacher is still wrong." Chen Zhengtai met Li Shimin's gaze with fearlessness.

Li Shimin discovered that although Chen Zhengtai is a man who is a teacher and has a short teacher on weekdays, and speaks very nicely, once he becomes stubborn, he is still a person who can't even pull back.

Until now, he still doesn't admit defeat?

Li Shimin said with a tense face: "Okay, I will let you lose to the point of losing today. After you say that, what else do you want?"

Chen Zhengtai said seriously: "There is no need to find out the details of the east and west cities of Chang'an City, so I ask my teacher... to go to the suburbs of the city with the students. The students know a place called Chongyi Temple, which is on the suburbs of the city. I ask my teacher to go with the students and you will know at a glance."

Li Shimin was suspicious and very annoyed.

I can't help but think that I am just a student on weekdays, but I indulged him. How could I think this guy is so stubborn, he was like this when he was young, and he will be able to pay it back in the future? I must beat him hard today.

Li Chengqian also started to clamor at this time: "Yes, yes, yes, you have to figure it out. My son has used all his wealth as a bet, how can he not figure it out?"

Li Shimin gritted his teeth: "Okay, I will just let you do something."

So Li Shimin got on the carriage again.

Li Chengqian was making a noise just now, but now he was out of confidence. He followed the car and asked Chen Zhengtai: "Senior Brother, do you know what the inside story?"

Chen Zhengtai's answer was very straightforward: "I don't know."

Li Chengqian: “…”

Chen Zhengtai said: "But I think this matter is very suspicious."

Li Chengqian said resentfully: "You think it's suspicious, why do you use the orphans' money to gamble?"

Chen Zhengtai sighed: "Because my junior brother is loyal, we are all loyal people, and we should not take money so seriously."

Li Chengqian: “…”

After leaving the city, I headed all the way to Chongyi Temple.

This Chongyi Temple in Chang'an is not a temple with a lot of incense. On the contrary, because it is close to the canal, it is more common for some peddlers to go to the incense. Although the voices are noisy, the specifications are actually not high.

So the closer you get to Chongyi Temple, the more lively it is.

There are all neighbors in Chang'an City, but it is not easy to live in Chang'an. The land in Chang'an City is limited, and the lower classes, or other religions and other religions often gather around Chongyi Temple to live.

There used to be a small market here, and there were temples to enter incense. The pier of the canal could allow the crowd to flow quickly, almost collecting all the daily needs of the people.

Li Shimin never expected that there was such a place outside Chang'an City, but... there was no cleanliness of Chang'an anymore, but instead there was sewage flowing and noisy people.

When he arrived at a market, Chen Zhengtai asked him to get out of the car. He looked around and saw that it was crowded.

Li Shimin couldn't help but frown and said, "Chan Zhengtai, where is this?"

Chen Zhengtai stepped forward and said respectfully: "Your Majesty... This is... a black market."

"Black market..." Li Shimin said in surprise: "I have heard of East City and West City, but I have never heard of Black Market."

Chen Zhengtai already knew that he had come to the right place at this time and explained: "The so-called black market is a market that avoids the government and conducts trading secretly."

Li Shimin still found it incredible. He glanced at Zhang Qian, who opened his mouth, as big as an egg. Obviously... he didn't understand either. At this time, facing Li Shimin's reproachful gaze, he hurriedly lowered his head.

Li Shimin snorted coldly: "Hmph, this is just a market, what are you doing with mystery?"

"The secret is here!" Chen Zhengtai grinned at Li Shimin.

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Chapter completed!