Thinking of this, Zhang Daozi couldn't help but become curious: "What do you mean by this?"
Wei Shuyu continued: "Think of Lingnan, although it is located in a remote place with countless high mountains and ridges, which prevent many Lingnan people from wanting to come to Chang'an, but every household lives in harmony. Every night, the lights are brightly lit, the doors are not closed at night, and Chang'an is at the feet of the emperor.
However, a massacre occurred, and even officials of Dali Temple were implicated. With such a scene, how can we assume the position of the capital of the Kingdom of Heaven?"
"After learning that the grain merchants were asking the palace for an explanation, Wan Sheng specially came with his entourage to help. I hope that the Zhang family will not dislike it."
"I have good intentions. Since we are both grain merchants, I have a piece of advice, and I would like to ask you to listen to it." At this time, Zhang Daozi had already believed his words, and he said: "This matter originally originated from the Chang'an grain merchants, and it is with you.
It has nothing to do with it. If it is inappropriate, it may involve life or death. If you are afraid of this, you can leave as soon as possible."
Wei Shuyu said: "If I were afraid, I wouldn't have come. My father often warned me that we should help each other when we are away from home, especially for grain merchants. It is not easy. Not only do they have to face thieves, but if they transport a lot of grain, they have to go up and down.
Take care, if we don’t help each other, how can we survive?”
"In that case, please do it yourself."
"That's very good." After saying that, Wei Shuyu and his entourage found an open space to sit down.
These few of his followers are not simple people. Qin Huaidao specially asked Li Xueyan to arrange them for him in order to protect his safety.
The leader is the Three-Eyed Swordsman, the master of the Criminal Division Hall of Tianyan, and the remaining few are all trustworthy masters in Tianyan.
In just a few days, the three-eyed knife found out the identity of each of these grain merchants and what happened to them.
During the conversation with Zhang Daozi, Wei Shuyu vaguely noticed that he had other worries, and this matter needed to be investigated in detail.
Qin Huaidao also ordered Chang'an Daily to promptly publish the latest progress of the grain merchants' case, which solved the incitement caused by the false reports and relieved the hearts of these grain merchants and the people of Chang'an.
As the investigation deepened, Zhang Xuansu of Chang'an Mansion finally found a breakthrough.
Although many officials in Dali Temple are brave, none have learned superb swordsmanship. In addition, some people have seen that when Wang was killed, another group of men in black entered the Wang family's mansion. These two points alone
The suspicion of Dali Temple could be lifted. After learning this news, Fang Xuanling personally led a team to persuade the grain merchants.
These grain merchants agreed to leave the palace, but they were still worried that other grain merchants would be exterminated. Therefore, Fang Xuanling specifically asked Qin Huaidao to specially mobilize a few teams of Jin Yiwei to protect them. If anyone wanted to take action again, they would have to weigh the Jin Yiwei.
strength.
Since then, the troubles in the palace have come to an end briefly.
After Wei Shuyu said goodbye to Zhang Daozi, he said that he lived in Xin'an Building in Chang'an and would stay in Chang'an for a while. If the grain merchant had any problems, he could also ask him for help. After Zhang Daozi thanked him, he was escorted by Jin Yiwei.
, many grain merchants parted ways.
The matter came to an end in Chang'an, but it had just begun in the entire Han Dynasty.
Whether it is Shannan Road, Jiangnan Road, Jiannan Road, Longyou Road or Henan Road, there have been cases where Dali Temple officials randomly killed grain merchants and expropriated grain at high prices. These people not only said that they came from Chang'an, but also witnessed it with their own eyes.
I have seen the scene when Dali Temple officials killed grain merchants.
What they said was very exciting, and the people and grain merchants in these prefectures also heard it. The matter had nothing to do with the people, and the people just expressed their own attitudes and opinions. It was just that some people believed it and some people didn't believe it.
On the contrary, grain merchants take this matter very seriously.
The court's high-priced grain requisition had long been heard in their ears, but they never expected that the court would actually kill grain merchants in order to requisition grain?
Regardless of whether it was true or not, their hearts were already panicked.
When they were panicking, someone secretly contacted grain merchants from various places and said that they could provide them with absolute safety, as long as they obeyed their orders.
These people either coerced, offered inducements, or used some dirty tricks. In short, in a short period of time, they gathered large-scale grain merchant organizations in various places to prevent the tragic situation of Chang'an grain merchants.
This matter was reflected in the court, that is, Fang Xuanling realized that it was becoming increasingly difficult to collect food.
In many places, grain has been collected early. Even if the price is twice the high market price, there are very few people willing to sell the grain. They are not even willing to let the government know that they have grain in their hands.
Fortunately, at this critical moment, Daye City, where Jia Youcai was responsible, finally produced the first batch of hand-cranked fans and water-powered fans.
There are a total of 5,000 hand-cranked fans and 1,000 water-powered fans.
Qin Huaidao asked Li Jingzang to suspend the construction of the Changhang-Hangzhou Highway and temporarily return to Chang'an to be responsible for selling fans and exchanging grain. Only with his help can the benefits of these fans be maximized and exchange for more grain.
Today's Chang'an East Market is very busy. Li Jingzang took up a full five stalls in the East Market with a hand-cranked fan and a water-powered fan. He did nothing but displayed these two objects.
Suddenly, a boy beat the gongs and drums violently, attracting everyone around him. Seeing someone coming under the scorching sun, Li Jingzang was ready to start.
With enough momentum, he shouted to the crowd: "You lady officials, peasants and craftsmen, nobles and nobles who are passing by, you are all walking on the street in the heat and sweating and still don't know how to repent. You are really stupid."
The onlookers who were originally attracted were stunned by his scolding. They looked at him in astonishment and didn't know why they were being scolded. Then they realized that he was being scolded with the quintessence of Chinese culture.
"You're sick, you beat gongs and drums to attract us, and this is the result?"
"Calling us stupid? I think you are the real stupid one."
I heard someone quarreling here, and more people crowded over. Three floors outside and three floors were filled with people.
Li Jingzang smiled and said: "Everyone, I am not insulting you, I am also a gentle man..."
"Are you a polite person? I think you are a polite scumbag!" someone couldn't help but spit.
He smiled instead of getting angry. These people's criticism of him would only bring him more popularity in the East Market. This was also the trick His Majesty taught him.
"Just think of me as a polite scum. Today, I, a polite scum, will try to be a good person for once. Do you know what we Han people will do if the weather is hot on weekdays?"
A helpful person replied: "Of course, use a folding fan or a round fan, or sprinkle some water on the ground to cool down."
Another aristocratic woman said: "I heard that the royal family or various court officials have a secret method of hiding soldiers in winter, taking them out in summer, and placing ice cubes in the house to keep them cool for several days."