The Young and Vigorous Eighth Prince

Jiang Fan frowned when he heard this. This time, the grain collection was led by the main family, and there were many merchants and small families following. However, the Li family collected the most grain.

Moreover, he also heard that Li Xiaozhi of the Li family wanted to marry his sister Jiang Xing. From the information he got, Li Xiaozhi was a man of good character and integrity. If his sister liked him, he would be a good son-in-law.

However, the Li family is a prominent family, and it is impossible for Jiang Fan to give up his intention to discipline the prominent family.

After all, aristocratic families would be a scourge. If they were kept, once the aristocratic families came to power, the imperial power would inevitably be unstable, which would only lead to turmoil in the country.

But no matter what, Jiang Fan decided to meet him first before making a final decision. He nodded to his guards.

The guards left immediately, and soon Li Xiaozhi was brought in. Looking at the elegant and neither humble nor arrogant Li Xiaozhi, Jiang Fan couldn't help but admire him in his heart.

What a good young man! He is a good match for my sister.

"Li Xiaozhi greets His Royal Highness Prince Qin..." As soon as Li Xiaozhi entered the room, he bowed to Jiang Fan with a calm demeanor. However, there was still a hint of restraint in his eyes.

Jiang Fan looked at Li Xiaozhi with a calm expression on his face. He raised his hand and said, "Li Xiaozhi, I don't know why you came to see me!"

Hearing this, Li Xiaozhi said with a serious expression: "Xiaozhi knows the determination of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin to rectify the family. If it were Xiaozhi, he would also do what the Prince of Qin wants."

When he said this, Jiang Fan was slightly stunned. He could not have expected that Li Xiaozhi, the eldest son of a noble family and the future heir to the patriarch, would actually say such a thing.

"Oh... I don't know what you mean by that." Jiang Fan looked at Li Xiaozhi with interest. He wanted to see whether this boy was just flattering or had his own opinions.

Li Xiaozhi's expression straightened when he heard this. He knew Jiang Fan was testing him, so he bowed and said, "There are three dangers of aristocratic families. First, they monopolize politics and knowledge. Once aristocratic families gain power, the country will easily be in turmoil."

"Second, the monopoly of wealth and economy has caused the common people to be oppressed by the aristocratic families and to live a miserable life. For example, the grain collection and the rush to buy other supplies are just examples. Once this happens, the common people will not be able to afford even a grain of rice and will eventually starve to death."

"Third, there will naturally be class concepts between the aristocratic families and the poor and common people. The existence of the aristocratic families will only intensify social contradictions. Once the contradictions intensify to the point where they cannot be reconciled, the country may even perish."

At this point, Li Xiaozhi bowed to Jiang Fan again and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me for my disrespect. These words are from the bottom of my heart. Please consider them."

Jiang Fan looked at Li Xiaozhi quietly, and already had some appreciation for Li Xiaozhi in his heart.

Although this kid was born into a noble family, he has a vision beyond ordinary people and can actually see through the disasters of the noble families.

However, having said that, among the five surnames and seven families, the Li family is considered to be relatively good. Although some family members have caused trouble, no one has ever heard of any Li family members doing evil.

Even if there were evildoers, the Li family would punish them severely. The family tradition of the Li family was still very upright, and the prestige among the people was also good.

He looked at Li Xiaozhi with a playful look on his face: "Since you know the troubles of aristocratic families, then why did your Li family buy grain again? Are you planning to cause trouble together with the Five Surnames and Seven Families?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaozhi hurriedly said, "This humble minister came here for this matter. The Five Surnames and Seven Families want to disrupt Dayan's economy and destabilize the country. My Li family is responsible for hoarding food to increase food prices."

"However, my Li family is well aware that this matter will shake the foundation of the country and harm the country's destiny. Although my Li family purchased grain, it was not to raise the price of grain."

"After all, if my Li family doesn't get involved, someone else will. The reason why my Li family buys grain is actually to help His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin. All the grain purchased by the Li family will be handed over to His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin for disposal."

Jiang Fan was slightly stunned when he heard this. He looked at Li Xiaozhi deeply and a smile appeared on his face.

This kid does have some strategies. He pretends to be nice to those noble families. After all, if the Li family does not get involved, it will not only be suppressed by the other families, but also allow the other families' evil schemes to succeed.

However, after the Li family gets involved, if they turn against the other side at a critical moment, the plan of the five surnames and seven families will probably fail.

"Li Xiaozhi, my move to reorganize the aristocratic families will not let the Li family off because of your actions today. Are you really sure you want to help me?" Jiang Fan looked at Li Xiaozhi deeply and said.

"Your Highness, Xiaozhi has already said the harm of the aristocratic family. Since we decided to help Your Highness, Xiaozhi and my Li family have been ready. I only ask Your Highness to give the Li family a chance to survive in consideration of Xiaozhi's help!"

Li Xiaozhi looked respectful and bowed again.

Jiang Fan looked at him with a smile, stepped forward and patted Li Xiaozhi on the shoulder, saying lightly: "You did this for Xing'er!"

As soon as he said this, Li Xiaozhi was stunned, and a feeling of embarrassment and a hint of shame suddenly emerged on his face.

"Your Highness, I..." He opened his mouth to explain, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Jiang Fan.

"Whether you are doing this for Xing'er or for your Li family, if you are sincere to Xing'er and Xing'er likes you, I will not stop your marriage. But if you betray Xing'er, I don't mind letting her be a widow!"

At the end, Jiang Fan's voice was chilling.

Li Xiaozhi heard this, but he didn't hear Jiang Fan's last words. He showed a look of joy on his face and knelt down instantly.

"Your Highness, if Princess Shengping is willing to marry me, I will never let her down! I will never regret it even if I die!"

Seeing Li Xiaozhi's excitement, Jiang Fan was a little stunned. He didn't expect that his sister had such charm that Li Xiaozhi was willing to exchange for the interests of the entire Li family.

However, from Li Xiaozhi's explanation of the harm of aristocratic families, this kid probably also hates aristocratic families. Even though he was born in an aristocratic family, he was also a person who cared about the people and the country.

"Okay, get up. It's still unclear whether Xing'er is willing to marry you. Don't be too happy too soon. If Xing'er doesn't want to, no matter how much you do, I will not agree to this marriage!"

Jiang Fan said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaozhi nodded heavily. If Princess Shengping is unwilling, I dare not force her. I only hope that the princess can be happy and healthy!

"Alright, my people will go with you to hand over the grain. As for the grain purchase, according to what your Li family has obtained, it should be enough. There is no need to purchase more for the time being. Wait for the right time, and I will follow your instructions."

Jiang Fan waved to Li Xiaozhi and said, "Go down!"

Li Xiaozhi bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

Seeing him slightly excited and full of joy on his face, Jiang Fan was speechless and also somewhat relieved. Li Xiaozhi was really sincere to his sister Jiang Xing.