The discussion in the hall never stopped. Upstairs, Han Xizai listened carefully, but his expression gradually became serious, even indifferent, with an unattractive expression. The tea, wine, and dried fruits that were served remained untouched.
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"My lord, it's already late. Do you want to go back home?" Time passed unconsciously. The attendant turned his head and yawned, then looked back to Han Xizai for instructions.
Although the museum talks about the national economy and the people's livelihood, and is even closely related to the livelihood of scholars and common people, it is not interesting for a domestic slave like him. After all, he points to the survival of the Han Dynasty. If he tells some stories or sexy news, he will definitely
I would be interested in it, but otherwise, I really can’t be interested in it.
Moreover, he could also see that his master was not in a good mood, so he was even more puzzled as to why he had to sit there for so long since he didn't like those comments.
After coming back to his senses, Han Xizai noticed that the sky was darkening outside and that the hall was a little quieter. The enthusiasm of everyone present seemed to have been exhausted and it was about to end.
"Let's go!" Han Xizai stood up and left.
"Young man, go check out!" the attendant responded.
Standing quietly at the door of Taihe Teahouse, Han Xizai frowned, raised his eyes, and finally revealed the reason for his bad mood in a cold voice: "Let these common people talk about national affairs in such a way and stir up people's hearts. If this continues,
, there will be chaos!"
As a scholar-bureaucrat, Han Xizai seemed to have a natural feeling of disgust and a feeling of being offended for such lowly people commenting on current affairs in such a public manner, and his attitude was naturally very repulsive.
Of course, Han Xizai's mind is not that narrow-minded. He just saw some bad signs from the discussion just now. What were they discussing just now? Food policy, money policy, taxation, these are all major matters related to the national economy and people's livelihood.
, the court has not yet reached a conclusion. They are already making wild guesses and even deducing the results based on an established hypothesis. If this situation spreads in Kaifeng on a large scale, it will definitely cause waves and cause unnecessary trouble.
And if the imperial court really has those intentions and plans, the specific implementation may even be affected, and the life will be full of twists and turns...
Not waiting for too long, the servant surnamed Han also came out, carrying a bag of things in his hand. Noticing Han Xizai's questioning eyes, he immediately explained: "These dried fruits have never been used, and I specially packed them to take away...
..."
After sniffing and observing his reddish complexion, Han Xizai said, "You little boy, did you drink that peach blossom secret too?"
The young servant suddenly felt a little embarrassed, smiled and said carefully: "It's better not to waste it."
After hearing what he said, Han Xizai asked: "How much did it cost?"
When he mentioned this, he suddenly looked pained and replied: "Entering the hotel, plus the upstairs, tea, wine, melons and fruits, a total of 85 taels. I didn't do anything. I spent nearly a month...
"
In today's Han Dynasty, for the people of Kaifeng, 85 pieces of money are enough to feed a family of five for seven days. According to the current grain price, 6.5 bushels of corn can be purchased, which is about 77 kilograms in future generations. Therefore,
If you save a little, you might be able to last longer. And for the country people, you can last longer. And the master and the servant spent so much money and only sat in a teahouse.
Many hours.
Hearing this, Han Xizai couldn't help but sigh and said with emotion: "Back in Jinling, when I was living in luxury and luxury, how could I have thought that this old man would be so embarrassed that he would worry about this less than a mo of money?"
After saying that, he left with his servants, and Han Xizai felt a little distressed.
Han Xizai had a total of eight sons and four daughters. After coming to the north, there were still eight people who followed him to beg for food. Plus a corresponding number of female dependents and domestic servants, the family totaled nearly thirty people. Before returning to the north, he was
Jinling brought all his family wealth with him, and after arriving in Kaifeng, the court also gave him two hundred guan. However, for the newly relocated people, before they get used to it completely, spending money is like water. If it weren’t for the court arrangements in the mansion,
I'm afraid life will be even more difficult.
The other Nanchens who came to Beijing were all similar, but most of them were under less pressure than the Han family. They either had sufficient financial resources or a small population. More importantly, the others basically had work arrangements and sources of income.
After returning to his residence, Han Xizai immediately locked himself in his study. Thinking about what he had seen and heard in recent days, as well as some of his thoughts, he wrote quickly and began to write political essays to elaborate on his suggestions for the national policy of the Han Dynasty.
That's right, Han Xizai couldn't sit still anymore and was planning to report the matter to the emperor and take the initiative to see if he could find some opportunities.
In the next few days, people in the city of Kaifeng were indeed shaken. It was not that there was a rebellion, but that after the news that food prices in Tokyo were going to rise spread, residents in the city started buying food to stock up on their homes. You don’t need millions of people, even if it’s just
One-tenth of them, sudden panic buying can cause turmoil, and large-scale panic buying quickly forces some grain stores and noodle merchants to close their doors. Then the problem becomes serious, causing the capital to run out of food...
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Fortunately, the Han government was not a show-off, and Kaifeng Prefect Gao Fang was a capable official. He was aware of the problem decisively, and before the storm was about to start, he decisively issued government orders to calm the people, and dispatched his subordinates to stabilize the market.
Someone suggested that the high-level defense ban the people from buying grain, but he refused. Instead, they asked the emperor to open official warehouses to store grain into the market. The national reserve originally played this role. So when the official grain came into the market, there was a "grain shortage."
The rumors were broken, coupled with the government's refutation of the rumors, and the price of grain in the capital was still stable, and some merchants and shops who raised prices privately were also brought to justice by the Kaifeng government, the storm finally subsided.
Of course, although this storm came and went quickly, it still alerted the court. In the process of calming down the turmoil, the relevant departments also investigated the cause of the incident and quickly figured out the cause. As a result, there were more than ten teahouses in the city.
The library was sealed and all the people involved were arrested, including the Tailai Teahouse where Han Xizai had been.
The charges were also very deceptive, including making irresponsible remarks about government affairs, spreading rumors, and demagogueing people's hearts. This was no small crime. It would not be a big problem to be sentenced to death for serious crimes. Moreover, this matter directly attracted the attention of Emperor Liu.
In the Chongzheng Hall, Kaifeng Governor Gao Fang, the Inspection Department Commander Han Tong and the Military Envoy Li Chongju, and Liu Chengyou looked calm as they listened to their reports on the matter.
"So, there is no conspiracy behind this riot?" Liu Chengyou said after a long time.
"Yes!" Li Chongju replied affirmatively.
"After careful review by ministers and others, this commotion was caused by accident!" Gao Fang reported.
"By chance!" Liu Chengyou said immediately: "By chance, it can cause such a big disturbance in Tokyo! Rumors spread, and tens of thousands of people robbed it. If the response was slower, Kaifeng wouldn't be in chaos!"
Feeling the emperor's anger, the three ministers present subconsciously lowered their waists. Gao Fang took the initiative to plead guilty: "I have not governed well, please punish me!"
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said: "I am not targeting you. If Gao Qing hadn't noticed it in time, reacted quickly, and handled it properly, I'm afraid the turmoil would have been great!"
Speaking of which, the matter lies in the over-interpretation of the imperial policy by the people and the spread of it on a large scale. Although it is indeed reasonable, the impact caused is very bad. For the first time, Emperor Liu felt that perhaps there should be severe punishment for arbitrarily discussing the government's policies. prohibit......
"People's words are terrible!" Liu Chengyou sighed and asked: "What should we do with the detainees involved in the case?"
Gao Fang still didn't answer, but Han Tong said: "Your Majesty, I believe that these people comment on the court's policies, attract guests, make mistakes, and confuse people's hearts. They have caused such serious consequences and must be severely punished. I suggest that as much as possible Kill him as a warning to others!"
Emperor Liu listened to Han Tong's suggestion and asked Gao Fang, "What do you think, Gao Qing?"
Gao Fang thought for a while and responded: "I think that in this matter, punishment is okay, but killing is too severe. However, people's speech should be restrained and controlled. How can we allow ordinary people to speculate so wildly on major political matters? This time A lesson should be taken as a warning.”
"I also received a memorial from the former, but I didn't expect that what he said hit the mark!" Liu Chengyou said: "Although it is better to defend the people than to defend the Sichuan, we really shouldn't talk nonsense!"
"In addition, if the matter is not kept secret, it will cause harm!" Gao Fang continued: "How come the policies under discussion in the imperial court and the undecided policies are so easily spread among the people? I believe that officials in the court should also be vigilant! "
"Lü Yin, please draft an edict on this and warn the ministers that if something like this happens again, we will get to the bottom of it and punish you severely!" Liu Chengyou's tone became harsh.
"yes!"
Then he ordered Gao Fang and Han Tong: "Those arrested, the Kaifeng Mansion should sentence them according to their circumstances! The troops and horses of the Inspection Department should also be withdrawn!"