Reborn in the last years of Kangxi

Chapter 225 Civil chaos
In Shengdou Xiaomin's heart, he was afraid of the official yamen, and he didn't dare to offend the official.Therefore, when Su Qinghai, the county magistrate of Xintai County, appeared at the market wearing an official uniform, the noisy people surrounding the grain shop gradually quieted down.

Looking at the hungry faces in front of him, Su Qinghai felt an indescribably heavy heart.

Grain prices began to rise in early March, and by mid-March they were several times higher than in previous years.Theft, robbery, all kinds of cases emerge in endlessly.As a parent officer, how could he not be in a hurry when he saw it?But what can I do in a hurry, a county magistrate of Qipin has no food in hand, although he knows that it is the harm of burning pot, he sent a lot of reports to the magistrate about the proposal to limit burning pot Zhuangzi, but nothing came to light Nothing happened.

The affairs of the world do not worry about scarcity but inequality.Even if no one told Su Qinghai, he still knew why the usual good-natured people suddenly had the arrogance of a robber, and it wasn't because of the notice from the Chief Secretary of Dongyan Road.

Xintai County is in the north of Yimeng Mountain, and Mengyin County in Dongyan Road is in the south of Yimeng Mountain.Although there is a mountain road in the middle, there are still many people who visit relatives and do small business.

People in Xintai County have heard about the sealing of Shaoguozhuangzi and the sealing of grain shops in Mengyin County.

After Mengyin County posted the Chief Secretary’s Yamen notice on March 24, the people of Xintai County waited and hoped, thinking that even if there was a delay in Tai’an Prefecture, the announcement to stabilize food prices would come to Xintai County. Thai.

This waited for ten days, how many families pawned cotton clothes and utensils, how many families had empty rice jars and noodle pockets, and how many children woke up crying in the middle of the night hungry.

When the hope is gradually shattered, what brings the people is deeper despair, as if falling from the clouds to the abyss, leaving only endless darkness and misery.After struggling in their hearts, more and more people realized that if they obeyed the arrangement of God, they would have to watch their relatives die of hunger.

Where is food?Even if they didn't know it earlier, the big guys know it all now.There is food for Shaoguo Zhuangzi!There is grain in the grain shop in the county town!Full of desperation, turned into strength all over his body, the big guy went to Shaoguo Zhuangzi in a mighty way.

In front of the hungry people, the clamoring Zhuangzi in charge and the pretending villain guards have become decorations.

Where is the food?Everyone flocked to the granary of Shaoguo Zhuangzi.Looking at the backs of these poor people, the steward Zhuangzi who was pushed aside and trampled on his body couldn't help but let out a "bah", thinking who is a fool?Not to mention the fact that Shaoguo Zhuangzi of Dongyan Road was banned, and they are stepping up to make wine to seize the sales share of the grassland; even the forced "sell grain" of Shaoguo Zhuangzi of Dongyan Road also made them vigilant.

Which Zhuangzi still dares to keep the grain?Manpower is used to work day and night, steaming the grain, mixing koji, and waiting for fermentation.

Looking at the food that could no longer be eaten, the desperate people were extremely angry again.The wine vat was broken, and the smell of wine filled the air. People who had half-filled their stomachs with spirits and distiller's grains, thinking of their parents, wives and children who were waiting for the rice to go into the pot, flocked to the county town and grain shop together.

Su Qinghai raised his arms, and wanted to persuade the people to disperse, so as not to violate the national law and regret it too late.A yamen servant who came along with him was whipped at Baihualou because of this sudden incident.

The blood stains on the face of the person who was drawn was so red that it hurt people's eyes, making everyone forget the fear of the court and the government, and the scene was immediately chaotic.

Su Qinghai yelled, who would hear him?The gate of the grain store was knocked open, and the people cheered loudly smelling the aroma of rice, and squeezed forward vigorously, pulled down the pockets on their shoulders, and filled them with grain.

People who didn't squeeze in the front load of grain, with a little disappointment and endless hope, poured down to another grain shop and did the same.

The food in each grain store was divided, but the crowd was getting bigger and bigger.Like an epidemic, people who got the news came from all directions to join the army of "food distribution".

In just four days, civil unrest has spread from Xintai County to Laiwu County and Feicheng County.Tai'an Mansion had already received the news, and the whole city was on alert. Although there was no robbery of the grain store, the Shaoguo Zhuangzi outside the city was not spared, and suffered more from the wrath of the people who had no grain.

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Yizhou, Daotai Yamen, study room.

When Cao Yong rushed back from Baoquan Temple, Mr. Zhuang stood in front of the window, wondering what he was thinking about.Seeing Cao Yong coming back, he turned around and pointed with difficulty to the letter on the desk, which was sent by Liang Shunzheng, the magistrate of Mengyin County, about some news about the civil unrest in Taizhou Prefecture.

However, Cao Yong felt that the two pages of paper weighed hundreds of catties. He carefully held them in his hand, praying in his heart that there should be no numbers on them, and even if they did, they should be as few as possible.

In Xintai civil chaos, five Guozhuangzi were destroyed and burned, more than ten grain shops were robbed, more than [-] landlords and wealthy households were plundered, and more than [-] people were killed or injured. The county magistrate Su Qinghai wrote a blood letter and hanged himself.

Cao Yong's heart was so tight that he felt he couldn't breathe. After a while, Fang asked, "How about bringing the 'burning pot disaster' straight to Yuqian?"

"Long live the kindness, the officials fear the head, make countless enemies, let it go!" Mr. Zhuang replied.

"If there is no plan for seven days, what about Pingliang notice?" Cao Yong paused and asked again.

"Now, ten households of people, three households are hungry, the chaos of a time and one place, a quick knife cuts the mess, and it is easy to return the people to clean; after ten months, seven households of ten households are hungry, and the chaos of the flames of fire is for the face of the court. Thunder suppression, awakening the world with blood!" Mr. Zhuang said slowly.

Cao Yong's complexion was pale, he fell down on the chair, his eyes were a little blurred, he didn't know whether he was asking himself or Mr. Zhuang: "According to this, since I did nothing wrong, why am I so guilty and guilty?"

Mr. Zhuang sighed unceasingly in his heart, feeling a little bit of self-blame, if he hadn't contributed to the situation, what would have happened?Thinking of this, he asked, "Fu Ruo regretted it?"

Cao Yong's mood gradually calmed down, and his eyes became more determined: "Regret? No regret! If I just look at it coldly and pick myself up clean for my comfort, then I would rather choose to feel guilty!"

Although the words are grand, but only Cao Yong himself knows the uneasiness and suffering in his heart.Perhaps, as Mr. Zhuang said, without his "seven-day plan," the Shaoguo Rebellion would have erupted after a month and a half. The casualties of the common people have nothing to do with themselves.

Guilt Ye Hao, uneasy worth mentioning, Cao Yong now has no time to take care of.In order to prevent civil unrest from spreading to Dongyan Road, not only must all states and counties be strictly guarded, but also notify An Dongwei to send additional officers and soldiers to Mengyin County.In addition to preventing bandits, they are also prepared to respond to Taizhou government's request for help.

After finishing these tasks, Cao Yong and Mr. Zhuang guessed the reaction of the Jinan government. Now it is the fourth day of civil unrest, and the news should reach the capital in two days.

The enjoinment of "adding children in a prosperous age and never adding gifts" has been issued to the world. It has only been more than a month since such a disturbance occurred in Shandong, which is close to Zhili. From the Emperor Kangxi to the courtiers and officials, how will they respond?

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The capital, outside the Yongding Gate.

Wanyan Yongqing, who was wearing a prison uniform, looked at the younger brother in front of him, and said with a little shame: "Second brother, elder brother is not filial, and Ama and Erniang will entrust everything to you!"

Yongsheng looked at his disfigured elder brother who had gone through vicissitudes in just half a month, and heard the "crack" sound of the iron chain on his wrist. Tell me, even sister-in-law and Yinger don't need to worry about it, now Erniang treats sister-in-law very close!"

Yongqing saw that there was no blame or contempt on his younger brother's face, and he was as calm as sending him off as a foreigner. He patted him on the shoulder vigorously. His eyes just turned red.

Yongsheng couldn't help but turned back to his elder brother, jokingly said, "What's wrong with elder brother? You're like a girl, but she just went to Shengjing to stay for a year. Why is this so? If you really miss your sister-in-law, send someone back Send a letter, and see if I can send my sister-in-law to reunite with you when the weather is good!" Speaking of this, I couldn't help but whispered: "If you just miss women, at worst, come back next year and bring a little sister-in-law! Everyone said Sheng The girl from Jing is very good at riding and shooting, and her body is very strong!"

A joke dispelled the haze in Yongqing's heart, and he couldn't help laughing out loud.Looking at his younger brother's slightly smug face, Yongqing recalled the two hours he spent together.Both of them have competitive temperaments, one is pampered by the grandmother, and the other is used to it, and when they get along with each other, they both compete for the top...

The youth's rebellion and resentment seemed to be something from a previous life, when Yongqing thinks about it now, he just finds it ridiculous.

Seeing that his elder brother's brows were loosened, and his expression was no longer gloomy like before, Yongsheng slowly put away the smile on his face, and said solemnly: "Brother, don't blame Ama, Ama is getting old, it is inevitable that the old man will be timid and confused." Time! For the past half month, he has been ill and not in good spirits. Although he said that he doesn't want his son, he always inquires about his situation intentionally or unintentionally!"

Yongqing shook his head vigorously: "How could it be? Just because the elder brother was reckless for a while, it caused Ama and Er Niang to worry about it, so how could he have the face to complain? Xiao Cao's letter was right, the elder brother pretended to be a son, a brother, a man Husband, father! Even for Ning Chun, he fulfilled his loyalty with a moment of blood enthusiasm, but he didn't care whether he could really wash away his grievances!"

Cao Yong's words were harsh, but they were justified.Most of Yongsheng agrees, but his eldest brother has always been the most respected person in his heart, the most heroic and loyal, how can he let others scold him?Therefore, he couldn't help being a little annoyed, and complained: "He doesn't hurt his back when he stands and talks! The same best friend, brother Ning treats him three points more affectionately than elder brother, how does he repay him? Elder brother has worked so hard for his friend, and still Do you want to be ridiculed by him?"

Yongqing heard the meaning of protection in his younger brother's words, and was moved, but he didn't want him to have a grudge against Cao Yong because of this, and said with a smile: "Xiao Cao is a foreign official, and he is not allowed to leave his post at will, let alone leave his office at will. Entering Beijing! Your brother and I are Yumu-headed, if there is no scolding from Xiao Cao, Er Niang and Yong Jia... I am afraid that I will not be able to turn the corner for a while, so I will continue to compete with the Metropolitan Procuratorate! Although he is young, he is not Those who don’t take responsibility, even if they haven’t returned to the capital, haven’t been as poor as Big Brother, and haven’t promised revenge, they will still take Ning Chun’s matter to heart! This point, Big Brother never doubts!”

These words were resounding, and Yongsheng couldn't help yearning after hearing them.The elder brother's loyalty to Ningchun, the elder brother's trust in Cao Yong, the members of the Cao family were ordered by Cao Yong to mediate for Yongqing in the capital.

Yongsheng was envious and jealous at the same time, and finally couldn't help but tell the truth: "Brother, this time you came out early this time and exiled Shengjing because of the power of Prince Ping's Mansion and Prince Chun's Mansion!"

After hearing this, Yongqing's expression became serious, and he asked, "Is Yongjia's situation in Prince Jian's Mansion not good? The Fourteenth Lord..."

Thinking that he has always been closest to the fourteenth elder brother, Yongsheng was a little speechless.Even on the side of Prince Jian's mansion, it's chilling to stand by like this.Originally, I didn't want my elder brother to know this, but I was afraid that he would be sad.

Seeing his younger brother like this, Yongqing knew what he was doing, laughed twice, and said: "Prince Chun and Prince Ping are the most nosy, and Xiao Cao is still begging for favors without knowing why! This time, big brother I owe a lot! Second brother, don’t forget to go to the two palaces to thank the elder brother for your gratitude!"

Yongsheng nodded in agreement, Yongqing looked up at the sun, and waved goodbye to his brothers as it was getting late.

Yongsheng took the burden from his entourage, handed it to Yongqing's long follower Qijin, and said: "Here are some wound medicines, when we arrive at the station, give some more to elder brother!"

According to the law, before Yongqing was exiled, he had to suffer a hundred boards.Fortunately, because Kangxi has always governed the country with "benevolence", the punishment is relatively light, and only [-]% of the [-] boards will be executed.In addition, Yongsheng asked someone to send money, and the forty boards were much lighter when they fell on Yongqing.Even so, skin trauma is inevitable.He was about to leave for Shengjing soon, and the weather was getting hotter. If he didn't get a good treatment, it would be worrying.

Yongqing looked at the package and asked in a low voice, "Is your sister-in-law here?"

Yongsheng nodded, gestured to the forest not far behind with his fingers, and replied: "Well, Er Niang is here too! Although I want to send my eldest brother off, I know that my eldest brother has always been strong, and I'm afraid I don't want to see them like this , and stopped over there! Brother, do you want to send someone to invite them over!"

Yongqing only felt his eyes sour, and immediately turned around, waving his hands with his back to Yongsheng: "Second brother, it's getting late, elder brother is leaving first!"
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