Soldiers come to the world

Originally, everyone had prepared their own words and was ready to take this opportunity to express their opinions, but Cao Cao's sudden weakness made it obvious that he couldn't bear a bigger blow, so everyone was silent for a while.

After a long time, Zhong Yao got up and said: "The old minister visited various places in Yedu today. Now the situation in the city is panic, the people are led by some bad remarks, and some merchants took the opportunity to increase the price, which boosted the price of food. Therefore, the old minister suggests that on the one hand It is necessary to close the warehouse and release grain to stabilize the price of grain. On the other hand, it is also necessary to attack profiteers, take a few evil profiteers and deter businessmen, and we sincerely ask you to agree!"

Chen Qun also stood up and said, "Mr. Zhong is right. Two days ago, the grain price was still 120 yuan for a bucket of rice. Now the grain production has not been reduced, nor has it been used by the army. It means that the grain in the market has not decreased, but the grain price has suddenly skyrocketed. The root cause is psychological troubles, only we have powerful means, I believe the food price will soon be suppressed, Mr. Zhong has stabilized the price of food in Chang'an and Luoyang many times, and I recommend Princess Zhong to take care of this matter."

Cao Cao nodded, and said to Zhong Yao: "Zhongcheng is right, please ask Mr. Zhong to take up this burden!"

Zhong Yao secretly scolded Chen Qun for being talkative. The matter of stabilizing food prices has always been dominated by the crown prince. Isn't Chen Qun putting himself on fire?

Zhong Yao sneaked a glance at Cao Pi, saw that his face was gloomy, and he said nothing, Zhong Yao knew something was wrong in his heart, and quickly smiled: "Of course I am willing to share Wei Gong's worries and do my little bit, but the humble minister It is suggested that the prince should be the main one, and I am willing to assist the prince to bring down the food price as soon as possible."

Cao Cao was indeed a little slow, and he remembered that his son should take the lead in this matter. Thanks to Zhong Yao's reminder, he chuckled and turned to Cao Pi and said, "Mr. Zhong is old and lacks energy after all, so my son will take the responsibility." Let’s take on the important task! Let Junshi Zhong assist you.”

In fact, Cao Pi is also in a bit of a dilemma. On the one hand, he does not want the power to be left alone, especially not to fall into the hands of someone like Zhong Yao who is not his own. On the other hand, he also knows that this time the price surge is unusual and it may be extremely difficult to control. .

At the critical moment of the power transfer, if the matter of stabilizing food prices is not handled properly, causing Wei's economy to collapse, Cao Pi has to be vigilant whether his third brother Cao Zhi, who has already served as Taichangqing, will come again.

However, Cao Pi had no choice at this time, so he could only bow down and say, "My son is willing to share his father's worries!"

Cao Cao was weak and couldn't bear it after sitting for less than a quarter of an hour, so he had to let everyone retreat, and he himself was escorted back to the palace by his maid to rest.

Zhong Yao was worried and walked out of the palace. At this time, Chen Qun hurried to catch up and asked in a low voice, "Why did Zhong Gong let the son take charge of this matter again?"

Zhong Yao's face sank, and he said to Chen Qun with some dissatisfaction: "This kind of matter has always been dominated by the prince, but you suggested that I take care of it. Isn't this putting me on the fire?"

Chen Qun sighed and said, "Why don't I understand, but the son is inexperienced and utilitarian, and always wants to use the crisis of everyone to consolidate his power. I'm worried that he will play the chess wrong again, which will make the matter worse .”

"Silence!"

Zhong Yao yelled in a low voice, and Chen Qun stopped talking immediately, only to hear Cao Pi yelling from behind: "Mr. Zhong, please stay!"

After a while, Cao Pi hurried to catch up, bowed his head and said with a smile: "As for the matter of stabilizing grain prices, I need to ask Mr. Zhong for advice."

Cao Pi's words are very beautiful, and he actually called himself a junior. Of course, before he succeeded to the throne, he and Zhong Yao were colleagues. When the word 'junior' was pronounced, even Chen Qun who was next to him felt harsh.

Zhong Yao chuckled, "With the ability of the son, it is more than enough to stabilize the price of food. I am old, and I am afraid that it is difficult to help the son too much, and let the son down."

Cao Pi's mentality is also very complicated. On the one hand, he doesn't want Zhong Yao to intervene too much and affect his own power. Cao Pi laughed dryly, exchanged some pleasantries, and then left with his hands up.

But from the beginning to the end, he ignored Chen Qun who was standing aside, and he didn't even take a look at him. The reason is very simple. It was Chen Qun's persuasion that his third brother Cao Zhi was able to serve as Taichangqing again. How can he not worry.

Watching Cao Pi walking away, Zhong Yao couldn't help shaking his head secretly. Seeing that Wei Gong's health was deteriorating, it was a question of whether he could survive the next year. Once the son succeeded, he would not have a good life. At this time, Zhong Yao thought of After hearing what Liu Jing said to himself, he felt sad. He actually wanted to start his new career in Han, but sometimes he couldn't help himself.

Thinking of this, Zhong Yao said with a smile to Chen Qun: "I'll buy a glass of water and wine tonight, how about Zhong Cheng come to have a drink?"

Chen Qun hurriedly saluted: "Definitely! Definitely!"

After a day of hustle and bustle, Yedu finally regained its tranquility after night fell. However, the army could not impose a curfew, and there were still too many people on the street. There were long queues in front of every grain shop, and people stayed up all night. Difficult to sleep, in the bitter cold wind, waiting for the grain store to open with a money bag.

On a small street near the East and West Gates of Yedu, a man walked hurriedly with his shoulders shrunk. He was wearing a thick cloth, and his figure was rather fat. He staggered, and his walking posture seemed a little funny.

He came to a shop and looked up. The words on the plaque were very dazzling under the lantern. He raised his hand and knocked on the door. There was a small window on the door, and the light came through. , illuminating the man's face, I saw that he was about 40 years old, but he was well maintained and looked very young, but his chin was beardless, his Adam's apple was retracted, and he was obviously an eunuch.

This person is Mi Ying, the great eunuch who served the emperor Liu Xie in Ye Palace. He had a very close relationship with Liu Xie, but as he "aged and faded", Liu Xie also gradually ignored him. From being reduced from chief steward to third chief steward, he no longer has much status in the palace.

In addition, Cao Pi strictly controlled the expenses of the Ye Palace and cut supply, which made life in the palace more and more difficult. Everyone made a living, and the number of eunuchs and maids dropped sharply from more than 500 to more than [-]. Although Mi Ying was still the third chief, but There are only a few people left under his command, and his life has suddenly dropped from fine clothes and fine food to simple food and drink, which is really hard for him to accept.

He was obviously a frequent visitor to this jewelry store. When the door opened, he walked in quickly, shivering with cold, "Is shopkeeper Li there?" Mi Ying asked casually.

"Here! I am giving an account to Lin Dongzhu."

Mi Ying hesitated for a moment. He has dealt with Lin Dongzhu of this shop several times. This person is notoriously mean. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow his followers into the inner hall.

The inner hall was brightly lit, and the thin and thin Dongzhu Lin was checking the accounts with shopkeeper Li, when his entourage went up to report, "Master, Manager Mi is here."

Dongzhu Lin is about 50 years old. He used to be a small peddler. It was only because he accidentally discovered a treasure cave of the Yellow Turban Army 20 years ago that he became rich. He also knows, isn't it the eunuch in the palace!

"Why is Eunuch Mi free today?" Dongzhu Lin didn't even get up, sitting on his seat and asked in a strange tone.

Mi Ying cursed inwardly, when Lin Dongzhu flattered him, he was long and short all day long, and his body was bent lower than that of a shrimp. Now he actually calls himself Mr. Mi, and he is so indifferent that he can't get up. .

But Mi Ying wanted something from others, so he had no choice but to say in a low voice: "I brought a piece of goods today, please have a look at the owner."

After finishing speaking, Mi Ying took out an object wrapped in red cloth from his pocket and put it on the table. Lin Dongzhu looked contemptuous, didn't he just steal things from the palace and sell them?And to put it seriously, what 'goods'.

But the things in the palace are really good, and he has made a lot of money from Mi Ying in the past few years. A rare smile appeared on his face. He picked up the cloth bag and opened it. In an instant, the smile on his face froze, and his nose A gust of cold air spewed out, "Grandpa Mi, you are not joking!"

Next to him, Dongzhu Li hurried forward, and saw that the proprietor was holding a bronze candlestick. The workmanship was quite fine, and it could be seen that it belonged to the palace. Dongzhu Li was a kind person. It’s fine workmanship”

"fart!"

Before the shopkeeper finished speaking, Dongzhu Lin slapped the candlestick on the table heavily, and said coldly: "Mr. Mi, do you think I am collecting junk? I am also willing to sell this kind of copper goods. I don't want it. You can find it." away from home."

Mi Ying hurriedly begged in a low voice: "Lord Lin, please help me out this time. I'm quite nervous at the moment, so next time I'll definitely get a better product to sell."

"Hmph! I'm afraid your palace has nothing to sell!"

Although Dongzhu Lin's words were sharp, he hit the nail on the head. A few months ago, someone found that many items in the palace were missing. Liu Xie left behind some necessities of life, such as this candlestick.

Mi Ying's face was white and red, and he couldn't speak for a while. Shopkeeper Li said from the side: "Mr. Mi must have accumulated a lot of money in his hands in the past few years! How did he become so embarrassed?"

Mi Ying sighed helplessly and said: "It's also retribution. I was framed during this period, lost all my money, and owed a whole lot of debt. I was forced to panic. I had no choice but to beg Lin Dongzhu to be with you." Shopkeeper Li, please help.

Although he didn't say it clearly, Lin Dongzhu and shopkeeper Li could guess who else he could be cheated by as an eunuch. It's small, but it's a place that eats people without spitting out their bones.

Shopkeeper Li pleaded with the proprietor again: "For the sake of previous affection, the proprietor will help him this time!"

Lin Dongzhu picked up the candlestick again and looked at it, and quickly estimated the price in his heart. This kind of palace goods can be found by nouveau riche buyers. If he is lucky, it can be sold for about [-] yuan. In terms of love, I'll help you this time, five hundred dollars, whether you sell it or not, take it away if you don't sell it, I don't care."

There was only five hundred coins, Mi Ying was stunned for a while, "It can't be so little!"

"I just accepted this for the sake of old love, just to help you. Don't you believe that you can take it to other shops to see who would want this kind of junk?"

Lin Dongzhu is determined to accept Mi Ying, knowing that the investigation has been strict recently, and Mi Ying dare not take it back to the palace. Once the guards search him, his life will be over.

Mi Ying had no choice but to agree, Lin Dongzhu waved his hand, "Give him five hundred dollars!"

. . . . . . . . .

With five hundred copper coins in his pocket, Mi Ying walked back trembling with cold, he was really afraid that he would have to pay back the five thousand interest tomorrow, otherwise those bullies in the palace would beat him up. Now he only has five hundred dollars, what should he do tomorrow!The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. Both sides became weak, and he could hardly walk while holding on to the wall.

At this moment, he suddenly felt that someone patted his shoulder heavily, and a fierce voice said behind him: "This friend, please stay!"

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