There are a lot of people outside the gate of the Shu County Prefect’s Mansion, and many people are helping the old and the young. It can be seen from the identities of these people that they are definitely not rich. Not to mention all of them are sallow and thin, some of them can be described as skinny and bones.
.When the Wen Party members came out, all these people knelt down with cheers and cheers. It was so dark that it was shocking to see.
"Prefect, help me!"
"Prefect, you have to make the decision for us!"
As everyone talked, they began to cry, and several of them fainted and fell to the ground.
Wen Dang was frightened. While he ordered his servants to carry the fainted ones down to the medical officer for treatment, he went down the steps and personally helped up the thin old people at the front: "Everyone, please get up quickly. If anything happens, just ask.
You need to tell me, I will definitely make the decision for you!"
At first, an old man wiped the tears on his face with his tattered sleeves: "Prefect, we really can't survive! Otherwise, we wouldn't dare to come and bother the prefect!"
Wen Dang nodded: "Old man, tell me if you have anything to say, who bullied you, and I will make the decision for you!"
"Hey!" the old man sighed: "I dare not say anything about bullying. It's also because we people are incompetent and can't even make a living. We are all from the city. Ever since Su Xiaowei's Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce began to purchase large quantities of goods in the city.
After grain, rice and salt, the price of grain and rice in Chengdu increased three times a day, from eight yuan at the beginning to thirty yuan now. My whole family, my wife died early, leaving only one son and one son.
Female, I am seventy-two this year. I rely on my son alone to support me. There are seven or eight people in my family, and my daily ration is only three to five yuan. My son has not been working for a day, and my family has been without food and rice for several days.
Woo woo woo…”
Wen Dang was startled and looked up at the crowd, feeling unbearable in his heart.
Another person continued: "Yes, my family is too. The price of food is too high, and the money to hire workers is getting less and less. Moreover, many people are not willing to hire workers. Governor, we really can't survive!"
"Yes! I really can't live anymore!"
Everyone was chattering, and it was like lightning and thunder in Wen Dang's ears. Suppressing his anger, Wen Dang said: "Old man, I have made you suffer. Come, open the warehouse and stock up on grain. According to the previous price, one stone of rice will cost eight dollars."
The money is sold to the common people. If that family really has no money, then they will owe it first!"
Changshi said quickly: "Teacher, if you release grain without the court's will, you will be beheaded!"
"Do as I say! Go!" Wen Dang's face was full of rage, and his subordinates did not dare to persuade him any more. Chang Shi agreed and called on the people to follow him to the granary.
After receiving the prefect's promise, everyone who gathered in front of the prefect's house thanked him and left. A large group of people came and left quickly. It only took a short time for the prefect to open the warehouse and put food in, and calmed down the situation.
News of commodity prices spread in Chengdu. When Chengdu people rushed to convey the prefect's kindness, Su Ren took a breath of cold air.
"Oops!" He slapped the table and said, "How could you forget this so much, Lao Cui? If you don't remind me, the prefect will definitely not be able to spare me!"
"One stone of rice is only thirty yuan. I have calculated that only if we sell it this way will we not lose money. If it is any lower, we won't be able to sell it!"
"Confused! We are only collecting rice to force those Chengdu merchants to submit. We have no intention of making money. Now, the rebels did not disrupt Chengdu, but let the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce do it.
All the established credibility has been ruined! Go back quickly and lower the price of food, it’s only eight cents, and it must not be increased by one cent!"
"We are merchants, and merchants only want to make money!" Cui Jiuming curled his lips, looking unwilling.
"It's true that you are a businessman. Let me ask you, do you want life or money?"
"Ah! No way? You mean, the prefect is going to punish us this time? Aren't you a student of the prefect?"
"Shit! Our prefect is a good official. He won't show mercy just because I'm his student. It's good if I don't punish him severely! Hurry! Go if you want to live!"
Before Cui Jiuming left, Laifu arrived. When Su Ren saw it, he said helplessly to Cui Jiuming: "It's over, it's still too late!"
In the lobby of the Prefect's Mansion, Wen Dang was sitting upright with an angry look on his face. On one side was the angel Dong Zhongshu, and on the other was Bijia Changshi. Except for the officials who put grain in the granary, basically all the officials in Shu County were present, even Tang Meng was present.
The gatekeepers all had weapons on their waists, and the atmosphere was solemn and dull.
"Haha! Everyone is here!" Su Ren smiled and bowed to everyone. No one said anything and looked at him coldly.
Ren searched for a long time before he found his own seat. Just as he was about to sit down, there was a "pop" sound, and Wen Dang slapped the gavel heavily on the tables.
"Bold Su Ren, do you know your guilt?"
"Haha!" Su Ren still smiled playfully: "Teacher Mingjian, I realized that I was wrong. I have ordered people to sell the grain I bought for eight yuan, and promised that this matter will never happen again in the future. At the same time, in order to compensate for the
Our Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce will cause trouble to the people in Shuzhong. Anyone who has no food can go to the grain and rice store of the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce to receive ten shi of food."
Changshi took a long breath and said to Wen Dang: "It seems that Ziheng knew that he was wrong this time. Please ask the eunuch to bypass him this time for the sake of knowing that Ziheng knows his mistakes and can correct them."
"Hmph!" Wen Dang snorted coldly: "According to the "Han Law", those who hoard goods for strange purposes will be deemed guilty and their titles will be reduced to the people, handed over to the court captain for disposal, and all goods will be confiscated. As a Chengdu school captain, you do not want stability.
In this place, if you know the law and break the law, you should be severely punished! Come on, take down Su Ren!"
Five or six men rushed in and pushed Su Ren to the ground without saying a word. Everyone in the room watched quietly, despite Su Ren being pushed to the ground and howling like a pig. All these
I don’t know what is going on in people’s hearts. Maybe some people are gloating about the misfortune, maybe some are watching the fun, and maybe some can’t bear it, but there is nothing they can do about it.
Chang Shi took a deep breath and knelt down quickly: "Prefect, Captain Su has made great contributions to the court, and he is the person named by His Majesty to commend him. Besides, Captain Su has also made amends. If this matter is reported at this time, His Majesty's
Where is the face? Where is the face of the imperial court? Isn’t it just a joke for those who have ulterior motives?”
Dong Zhongshu pondered for a long time and had to admit that Chang Shi's words hit the point. He slowly stood up and said, "Prefect Wen, what Chang Biejia said makes sense. This matter is indeed not easy to rush!"
"Hmph!" Wen Dang snorted coldly and waved his hand to signal the gentleman to let go of Su Ren. To be honest, Wen Dang was not willing to punish Su Ren: "Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime is difficult to avoid. From today on, all the goods of the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce
All prices are based on the previous price, not just grain and rice, do you understand?"
"Yes, yes! I understand, kid."
"Go down!" Changshi waved his hand and asked Su Ren to go down.
Such anticlimactic behavior made Su Ren puzzled. While rubbing his sore arm, he glanced at the people in the lobby. He hadn't looked carefully just now, but at this time he discovered a figure appearing in the corner that shouldn't have been there.
"Zhuo Wangsun, you are indeed the son of a bitch who is causing trouble behind your back!" Su Ren rushed forward and grabbed Zhuo Wangsun by the collar.
"Stop!" Tang Meng, who was closest to Zhuo Wangsun, actually took action. He didn't know what tricks he used, but he easily bent Su Ren's arm: "This is the prefect's mansion, not your Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, and it's not your Su Ren's."
The family, the prefect and the angel are all here, and Shopkeeper Zhuo was invited by me to discuss the matter. Does Su Xiaowei think there is anything wrong?"
Su Ren struggled twice but failed to break free. Looking at Tang Meng, Su Ren's eyes became confused and stared into Tang Meng's eyes: "Let go!"
Tang Meng sneered, raised his hand, and pushed Su Ren out. Su Ren staggered two steps. Tang Meng's sudden change made Su Ren very strange. He was as good as a cat a few days ago, but why is he so strong today?
In order to protect Zhuo Wangsun, there must be something wrong with this. Such a 180-degree change makes people a little confused.
Chang Shi stood up and pulled Su Ren: "We are all here for the livelihood of the people of Chengdu. Sit down and talk slowly! Su Xiaowei just said that he is willing to sell goods at low prices. Of course, everyone must also cooperate closely to restore Chengdu as soon as possible.
The price of goods will make the lives of the people in Chengdu better, and the prefect’s worries will be eliminated as soon as possible!"
Su Ren looked at Tang Meng and said to everyone: "In addition to selling rice, salt, cloth, wood and other goods at low prices, I also promised the teacher today that I will hire unemployed people and try not to let any people starve to death.
street."
Wen Dang took a deep breath, nodded repeatedly, and the expression on his face became much calmer. He turned around and said a few words to Dong Zhongshu, and said: "In this case, the matter is settled. Except for the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce, everyone will immediately become the prefect."
In the name of the government, we order all merchants in Chengdu to restore all goods to the level before the rebels besieged the city. Anyone who dares to disobey will be severely punished!"
"Here!" Everyone stood up quickly and agreed.
Wen Dang did not leave Su Ren alone, and Su Ren turned around every step he took. From the moment he entered the prefect's mansion, Su Ren felt that today's events were strange, as if someone had specifically set a trap for him, and after he jumped in,
There was no way to fight back.
Huo Jin and Huang Shisan looked at the disgraced Su Ren and asked strangely: "What is going on?"
Su Ren shook his head: "It's okay!" When he turned around, he saw Tang Meng and Zhuo Wangsun coming out. Both of them had faint smiles on their faces, and they couldn't hear what they were saying. When they passed by Su Ren, Zhuo Ren
Wang Sun looked at Su Ren and smiled.
Hawking's eyes widened: "Didn't they already..."
"Stop talking and go back first!"
The news that Su Ren was almost imprisoned in the Prefect's Mansion quickly spread to everyone in the Su family. Whether they were servants or guards, they all came to say hello. Leng Yue combed Su Ren's hair again while shedding tears: "Prefect Wen is not yours.
Teacher? Why are you so cruel to you at the critical moment!"
Su Rendao: "You don't understand. This is the teacher and Chang Biejia who are protecting me. If I really want to go to jail, I won't even be able to get through the door of the prefect's mansion."
"What's going on? It was fine yesterday, but today everything goes wrong. Even when I was cooking this morning, I almost cut my hand." Leng Yue's technique was very gentle, and Su Ren didn't feel it at all.
to discomfort.
"It's okay, everything will be fine, don't worry!" Su Ren looked up at Leng Yue and smiled. (To be continued)