Guo Jia, the ghost of the strongest military division

Chapter 1477 Only the state officials are allowed to set fires, and the common people are not allowed to light lamps

Sweet potatoes and potatoes are high-yielding crops that Guo Jia worked so hard to bring back from the Americas.

With these things, the relatively barren land in the north can produce enough food.With enough food, more people can be fed.

This good thing will naturally be extended to the whole country to solve the livelihood problems of other people, but Guo Jia is not a saint, nor is he obliged to save the people in the territory of other warlords.At least not now.He just wants to let the people under his jurisdiction have enough to eat.

Originally, these things could only be planted within one's own sphere of influence, and they had to be kept strictly confidential.

But in order to solve the famine in Yizhou, Guo Jia made an exception and sent the seedlings to Yizhou for planting.

Of course, an almost harsh requirement was also put forward.

Sweet potatoes and potatoes cannot flow out of Yizhou.

Seeing the strict protective measures outside the city, Guo Jia felt very satisfied.

After a while of uproar, normal order was restored outside the gate.

Guo Jia also waved for the convoy to enter the city.

At this moment, a man who was watching suddenly let out a yell.

"It is only necessary for the state officials to set fire and prevent the people from lighting the lamps. What kind of skill is it to be cruel to the people, and if you are capable, you go and arrest those officials."

Guo Jia heard something in this person's words, and his heart moved immediately.

He smiled and came to that person.

"This brother invited me. Why were those people arrested just now?"

Seeing Guo Jiasi's gentleness, the man immediately cupped his fists.

"Your son's accent is a foreigner, right? It's no wonder you don't know. Those people are carrying things like sweet potatoes, potato skins, stems and leaves. The new governor has ordered that sweet potatoes and potato leaves cannot leave the city. "

Oh!
Guo Jiaming knew the reason and asked, "What are these sweet potatoes and potatoes?"

Seeing that Guo Jia was very kind, the man's face softened and he relaxed his vigilance.

"I heard that it is the fairy grass that the general brought back from overseas fairy mountains. It can produce a thousand catties per mu. The usual grain yield is more than 100 catties per mu. The yield of this stuff is ten times that of ordinary grain, and you don't need to pick the land. A few acres of Susukida able to feed a family."

And such fetishes?

Guo Jia asked in feigned surprise.

is not that right!

The man came to his senses immediately: "Years ago, there was a famine in Yizhou. Everyone was about to starve to death. The general took pity on the people of Yizhou, so he sent this divine grass. In just half a year, everyone was full. The people in Yizhou are grateful to the general, and they all call it general food."

That's it!

Guo Jia nodded.

Still very happy with this name.

"But why is the outflow banned?"

Guo Jia continued to lure this person into speaking.

The son knows something!

The man continued: "General food is a good thing. It can solve the food and clothing of the common people. The surrounding businessmen knew about it and came to Chengdu to buy it at a high price. In order to prevent it from flowing into the hands of other surrounding warlords, the governor's office issued a decree. Raw sweet potatoes And potatoes cannot flow out of Chengdu. The rations we are given are all cooked or sliced ​​and dried. Naturally, these rations can no longer be planted. I heard that in the black market, a piece of sweet potato can be exchanged for [-] yuan. So some ordinary people I moved my mind and wanted to get some raw sweet potatoes to sell."

Oh!
Guo Jia smiled and said, "That's their fault. The general saved their lives, and they were not only ungrateful, but also sold forbidden items secretly. It's not too much for the officials to catch them."

Hearing this, the man suddenly showed resentment, looked left and right for a few moments, then lowered his voice and said: "My lord, your thinking is too simple. The decree of the Governor's Mansion is good, but it can only restrain the people. Can't help the officials."

Guo Jia's heart sank suddenly, and a bad thought popped up.

"You mean, some officials resell these things privately?"

Things have gone in a bad direction.

is not that right?

The man snorted and said, "Actually, it's no secret that officials resell these things. They are close to the water, and many officials have made a fortune by reselling these things. They are only allowed to resell these things, and the people are not allowed to resell them. Naturally, the people are There is an opinion. So everyone secretly brought it out and sold it. No, I was caught by the officials, so I can only consider myself unlucky."

Guo Jia's complexion was a little ugly.

"You mean, can you buy these things?"

If this is the case, it proves that Jia Xu, the governor, is not qualified.

It is really unreasonable for someone to resell sweet potatoes under his nose.

Ha ha!

The man smiled: "Money can turn ghosts around. As long as you give money, there is nothing that black-hearted officials dare not do."

Having said that, another team came out.

"Have you seen it? It's the Cheng family business. It used to be the largest grain merchant in Chengdu. Now they don't dump grain, but sweet potatoes. His cart is full of sweet potatoes, but the guards turn a blind eye."

It seems to confirm the man's words.

Before the Cheng's convoy came out, a man who looked like a housekeeper came to the guards, took out something like a warrant, waved it around, and left in a swaggering manner.

Sure enough, the guards didn't stop them and let them leave.

"Why didn't they check Cheng's convoy?"

Guo Jia asked in a low voice.

Needless to say?

The man sneered and said, "Snakes and rats have a nest. The Cheng family has already taken care of it. Naturally, the gatekeepers won't stop them."

"My lord, don't listen to his nonsense!"

Another person also stood up and said, "This Yizhou is a waste of time. Many places have not been restored. The Cheng family has a cooperation with the government and is responsible for transporting the government's grain. This is all recorded by the government."

He was afraid that his companion would cause trouble, so he explained a few words immediately.

That's it!

Guo Jia nodded.

If so, it would make sense.

Shit cooperation!
The person before said angrily: "That's just a cover, who doesn't know the tricks in it? The road from Fuzhou to the county seat is staggeringly worn out, and even a fool can see that the Cheng family is guarding themselves. They are just merchants. With such boldness, if there are no officials, I will lose this pair of tricks."

Goofy?

Guo Jia's face completely sank.

It seems that the problem in Chengdu is very serious.

Corruption of officials is not new, which dynasty and generation of officials are not corrupt?

Guo Jia didn't bother to pursue these bad things.

But sweet potatoes are not ordinary things. Once it is leaked and researched, it will be a loss for Yunzhou.

Guo Jia's heart suddenly moved, and he said in a low voice: "Brother, after hearing what you said, I am also interested in these things. Do you know where I can buy them?"

Ten miles outside the city!
That population has almost been spoken.

But his companion hastily covered his mouth.

"My lord, don't listen to him talking nonsense. This thing is forbidden, and you can't get your hands on it. Otherwise, you will be killed."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but dragged that companion away.

The man seemed a little unconvinced, and yelled: "Why, I'm not wrong. Why can't I say what they did..."

Ten miles outside the city!
Guo Jia's eyes suddenly flashed sharply.

"Prepare the car and go meet the Cheng family!"

(End of this chapter)