Han Shizu

Chapter 1069 Misfortune Comes Out of Your Mouth
The discussions in the hall never stopped. Upstairs, Han Xizai listened carefully, but his expression gradually became serious, even indifferent, with an unattractive expression, and the tea, wine, and dried fruits served remained unchanged. .

"Officer, it's getting late, do you want to go back to the residence?" Time passed unconsciously, the attendant turned his head and yawned, and then turned his head to ask 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 the common people, it is not interesting for a domestic slave like him, after all, he is pointing to the Han family to survive.If there are some stories or pornographic news, he will definitely be interested, but for others, he is really not interested.

Moreover, he could also see that his master was not in a good mood, so he was even more puzzled, since he didn't like those comments, why did he have to sit for so long.

After regaining his senses, Han Xizai noticed that the sky was dark outside, and the hall was quieter. The enthusiasm of everyone present seemed to have been exhausted, and it was time to end the show.

"Let's go!" Han Xizai got up and went.

"Little one, go and pay the bill!" The attendant responded.

Standing quietly at the entrance of Taihe Teahouse, Han Xizai frowned, raised his eyes to look around, and finally revealed the reason for his bad mood in a cold voice: "Let these common people discuss state affairs so arbitrarily and stir up people's hearts. , Disaster and chaos will ensue!"

As a scholar-bureaucrat, Han Xizai seemed to have a natural sense of disgust, a feeling of being offended, and a very repulsive attitude towards this kind of small people who commented on current affairs so ostentatiously.

Of course, Han Xizai's mind is not that narrow-minded, he just saw some bad signs from the discussion just now.What were you talking about just now?Food policy, money administration, and taxation are all major issues related to the national economy and the people's livelihood. The court has not yet reached a conclusion. They are already making wild guesses, and even deduce the results with an established assumption. If this situation spreads widely in Kaifeng , It will inevitably cause waves and unnecessary incidents.

And if the imperial court really has those plans and plans, in terms of specific implementation, it may even be affected, and life will be full of twists and turns.
After waiting for too long, a servant surnamed Han also came out with a bag of things in his hand. Noticing Han Xizai's questioning gaze, he immediately explained: "These dried fruits have never been used, and the small ones are specially packed and taken away."

Wen Yan, observing his reddish face, Han Xizai said: "You boy, didn't you drink that peach blossom honey too?"

The young servant was a little embarrassed for a moment, laughed along with him, and said cautiously: "It's not a good thing to waste."

Hearing his words, Han Xizai asked, "How much did it cost?"

Mentioning this, he immediately responded with a pained expression, "Entrance to the museum plus buildings, tea, wine, melons and fruits, a total of 85 liters, and nothing has been done. It's almost a street spent."

In the current Han Dynasty, for the people of Kaifeng, 85 coins are enough for a family of five for seven days.According to the current grain price, you can buy 6.5 buckets of corn, which is about 77 catties in future generations, so save a little, and maybe you can last longer.As for the rural people, they can last longer.And the two of them, master and servant, spent so much money, they just sat in a teahouse for more than an hour.

Hearing this, Han Xizai couldn't help but sighed, and said with emotion: "Back then in Jinling, the clothes and food were extravagant. How could I have imagined that the old man would be so embarrassed that he would worry about this less than a street of money?"

After finishing speaking, he left with his servants, and Han Xizai felt a little distressed.

Han Xizai had eight sons and four daughters in total. After he came to the north, there were still eight people who still followed him to beg for food, plus the corresponding female relatives and domestic servants. There were nearly 30 people in the whole family.Before returning to the north, I brought all my family property in Jinling with me. After arriving in Kaifeng, the imperial court also gave me [-] guan. If it weren't for the court arrangement of the mansion, life would have been even more difficult.

The other Nanchens who came to Beijing are also similar, but most of them are less stressed than the Han family. They either have sufficient family resources, or have a small population. More importantly, the others basically have work arrangements and sources of income.

After returning to his mansion, Han Xizai directly shut himself in the study, thinking about his experience and some thoughts in recent days, began to write political essays, expounding his suggestions on the national policy of the Han Dynasty.

That's right, Han Xizai couldn't sit still any longer, and was about to report to the emperor, take the initiative, and see if he could find some opportunities.

In the next few days, people in Kaifeng city were indeed fluctuating. It was not because of rebellion, but after the news that the price of food in Tokyo was going to rise spread, the residents in the city bought food and hoarded their homes one after another.There is no need for millions of people, even if it is only one-tenth of them, sudden panic buying can cause turmoil, and large-scale panic buying quickly forced some grain shops and noodle merchants to close their doors and go out of business.Then the problem became serious, and the capital seemed to be running out of food.
Fortunately, the Han government is not a decoration, and Gao Fang, the governor of Kaifeng, is even more capable.Decisively aware of the problem, before the turmoil is about to start, he decisively issued a government order to inform the people to calm the people, and sent officials to calm the market.

Some people suggested that high-defense prohibit the common people from buying grain, but it was rejected. Instead, they told the emperor to open official warehouses to store grain in the market. The national reserve is supposed to play this role.Therefore, when the official grain entered the market, the rumors of "lack of grain" were dispelled, coupled with the government's refutation of the rumors, and the grain price in the capital remained stable, and some merchant shops that raised prices privately were also taken down by the Kaifeng government. The turmoil finally subsided barely.

Of course, although this turmoil came and went quickly, it still made the court vigilant.In the process of calming the turmoil, the relevant departments also investigated the cause of the incident and quickly figured out the reason. As a result, more than ten teahouses and libraries in the city were closed, and all the personnel were arrested, including Han Xizai who had been there. Tailai Tea House.

The crimes are also very bluffing, discussing the state affairs, spreading rumors, and demagoguery.And this matter directly attracted the attention of Emperor Liu.

Inside the Chongzheng Hall, Kaifeng Governor Gao Fang and the Inspection Department commanded Han Tong and Wude envoy Li Chongju. Liu Chengyou listened to their report on the matter with a calm face.

"So, there is no conspiracy behind this riot?" Liu Chengyou said after a long time.

"Yes!" Li Chongju replied affirmatively.

"After careful examination by the ministers and others, this commotion happened by accident!" Gao Fang reported.

"Accidental!" Liu Chengyou immediately said: "A single accident can cause such a big disturbance in Tokyo! Rumors spread everywhere and tens of thousands of people robbed it. If the response is slower, Kaifeng will be in chaos!"

Feeling the emperor's anger, the three ministers present subconsciously bent down.Gaofang took the initiative to plead guilty: "The minister is not good at governance, please punish the crime, Your Majesty!"

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said, "I'm not targeting you. If Gao Qing hadn't detected it in time, reacted quickly, and dealt with it properly, I'm afraid there would be great turmoil!"

Speaking of it, the matter lies in the excessive interpretation of the imperial court's policies by the people and the spread of them on a large scale. Although it is indeed reasonable, the impact it caused is very bad.For the first time, Emperor Liu felt that talking about government affairs should be strictly prohibited.
"Human words are terrifying!" Liu Chengyou sighed and asked, "How should those detainees involved in the case be dealt with?"

Gao Fang replied, but Han Tong said: "Your Majesty, I believe that these people comment on the imperial policy, attract guests, make mistakes, and confuse people's hearts. They have caused such serious consequences and must be severely punished. I suggest that as soon as possible Cut it off to make an example to others!"

Emperor Liu listened to Han Tong's suggestion, and turned to Gao Fang: "What do you think, Gao Qing?"

Gao Fang thought for a while, and replied: "I think that punishment is acceptable for this matter, but killing is too heavy. However, we should also restrict and control the public's speech. How can we allow ordinary people to speculate so freely on major government affairs? Lessons should be taken as a warning.”

"My former also received a memorial, but I didn't expect to let him hit the mark!" Liu Chengyou said: "Although Fangmin's mouth is better than Fangchuan's, it really shouldn't be nonsense!"

"In addition, if the confidentiality is not kept secret, it will cause harm!" Gao Fang continued: "The government is discussing the policy, and the undecided policy, why is it so easy to spread and spread among the people? I think that the officials in the court should also be vigilant! "

"Lu Yin, you propose an imperial edict to warn the officials that if such things happen again, they must be investigated and punished severely!" Liu Chengyou's tone became severe.

"Yes!"

After speaking, he ordered Gao Fang and Han Tong: "Those arrested persons, Kaifeng Prefecture should be sentenced according to circumstances! The soldiers and horses of the inspection department should also be withdrawn!"

(End of this chapter)