Chapter 357

Chapter 357

Following that, Lin Beifan would enter Liu Wanqings dreams every night to teach her another system of medicine refining knowledge.

Liu Wanqing was very eager to learn and never tired of it, which often led to her sleeping in late.

Although she didnt know why she dreamed of these things, she grasped it firmly and saw it as an opportunity.

In just a few days, not only had her alchemy level improved, but refining had also become easier for her. She often produced astonishingly effective elixirs, enriching Great Xias elixir reserves.

If this continued, it would surely deepen Great Xias foundation.

As a result, Beifan looked even more forward to the Hand of Boundary Breaker. Every day, he couldnt help but use it.

Unfortunately, his luck was as bad as ever, drawing several worlds that were all worthless.

Even bathing and changing clothes in homage to Brother Fan didnt work, leaving him looking rather annoyed.

This Hand is indeed powerful, but it relies too much on luck! A month has gone by, and Ive only managed to bring back two valuable items! It seems Imust find a way to compensate for this shortcoming!

Meanwhile, in the outside world, wars frequently erupted among other nations due to food issueseither civil wars or international conflictsleading to more common people from other countries integrating into Great Xia.

Although Great Xia is vast and rich in resources, with a harmonious government and people, this has also led to a series of problems.

Your Majesty, since the establishment of the Celestial Empire, our countrys housing and land prices have been soaring. They have already increased by more than 30% in less than a month! In more important cities, the increase has reached 60%! And in our capital city, housing prices have risen by nearly 80%! If this continues, it will inevitably lead to significant problems. Please, Your Majesty, take notice! Heshen reported to Lin Beifan in the Imperial Study.

How about the prices of essentials like grain, oil, salt, and cloth? Lin Beifan asked with concern.

Your Majesty, the prices of essential livelihood commodities like grain and salt have increased by more than 10%, which is still within control! This is mainly because these items are regulated by the court, so the increase isnt substantial, and most of the inflation is driven by the private sector! However, if we dont control it, I fear it will soon become unmanageable, and the common people will suffer, Heshen said with a worried heart.

What the Minister says is very true! Lin Beifan nodded solemnly.

For a long time, all kinds of livelihood commodities in Great Xia have been controlled by the court, and wages are also issued by the court, so prices have been relatively stable.

But now, in less than a month, not only housing prices but also the prices of various commodities have increased by more than 10%, averaging nearly 20%.

Most of the houses in Great Xia are made of concrete and provided by our court, consistently priced at 25 silver taels! However, these concrete houses are not what they are looking for!

We can designate a noble district specifically for this group of nobles and dignitaries! The houses can be designed by them personally, and they can have as much space as they want, as long as they can afford it!

This way, their money will be drawn out of the market and flow into the noble district, and our court can earn a considerable fee from it, which will also bring down the housing prices!

As for those who speculate and manipulate the market, they will be eradicated without mercy once discovered!

Lin Beifan was overjoyed, This idea is good, exactly what I had in mind! Minister, such a thorny issue has become so simple in your hands, truly befitting of my most trusted minister!

Heshen replied with feigned modesty, Your humble servant dares not take credit. This is actually all due to Your Majestys achievements! If it werent for Your Majestys development of a unique Great Xia model and laying a solid foundation, your humble servant would not have been able to resolve this matter! Your Majestys contributions are immense, your humble servant has only made minor adjustments!

Although this statement was somewhat flattering, it was indeed his sincere thought.

Without the foundation laid by His Majesty, it would not have been possible to resolve this matter so easily.

Lin Beifan laughed and scolded, You flatterer, always looking for opportunities to flatter me! After so many years, you havent changed a bit! I want to scold you but cant find a reason!

Heshen immediately lowered his head and pretended to be obedient.

Lin Beifan waved his hand, Minister, proceed with your plan! Once its successful, you will be duly credited!

Heshen was overjoyed, Thank you, Your Majesty!

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