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 inte.


    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 be 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 topensate for this shoring!


    Meanwhile, in the outside world, wars frequently erupted among other nations due to food issueseither civil wars or international conflictsleading to moremon 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 andnd 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 livelihoodmodities like grain and salt have increased by more than 10%, which is still within control! This is mainly because these items are regted by the court, so the increase isnt substantial, and most of the intion is driven by the private sector! However, if we dont control it, I fear it will soon be unmanageable, and themon 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 livelihoodmodities in Great Xia have been controlled by the court, and wages are also issued by the court, so prices have been rtively stable.


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


    This means that the cost of living for themon people has increased by 20%.


    The same wages now only have 80% of their previous purchasing power.


    If this continues, with ongoing currency devaluation, wont themon people suffer?


    And this could also hinder economic development and severely impact Great Xias economy.


    Minister, what exactly is causing this? Lin Beifan inquired.


    Your Majesty, after analysis, your humble servant has identified several main reasons, Heshen spoke gravely.


    Firstly, since Great Xia established the Celestial Empire and became the foremost nation, it has also be and of desire for many. This, to a certain extent, has driven up the prices of various goods!


    Lin Beifan nodded, Continue!


    Secondly, since this years autumn harvest, the grain yields in other countries have generally been poor, with only Great Xia standing out. Due to a global shortage of grain, this has led to significant price increases for our grain and other goods!


    Lin Beifan nodded again, signaling the other to continue.


    Thirdly, due to the food issues, the world is in turmoil, leading to arge influx ofmon people from other countries into Great Xia! Their arrival has further driven up the prices of grain, housing, andnd!


    Heshen continued gravely, Your humble servant has investigated and found that most of themon people whoe to our Empire are nobles and dignitaries from other countries! They have a habit of acquiring real estate andnd for family inheritance!


    However, housing andnd are mostly in the hands of our court, with very little circting among the public! Therefore, due to supply and demand, the prices of real estate andnd have risen very quickly! The prices of grain and othermodities have been controlled by the court and are sufficiently supplied, so the current increase is limited!


    Fourthly, there are also people taking advantage of the situation to hoard goods and specte, disrupting the market!


    Minister, do you have any good solutions? Lin Beifan asked.


    Your Majesty, nearly 40% of ourmon people work for the court! Therefore, we can convert their wages into actual goods like grain and salt to supply to themon people! This way, we can reduce their cost of living and also lowermodity prices to maintain stability!


    As for housing andnd prices, the main issue is caused by the nobles and dignitaries whoe to settle in our Empire! We can ignore thend prices because theres very littlend in cirction on the market, and most of it is in the hands of our court! Even if the prices are incredibly high, it wont affect the overall situation! What we need to manage is the housing prices!


    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 specte and manipte 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 be 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 andying 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 ttering, it was indeed his sincere thought.


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


    Lin Beifanughed and scolded, You tterer, always looking for opportunities to tter 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 n! Once its sessful, you will be duly credited!


    Heshen was overjoyed, Thank you, Your Majesty!


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