I’m Marquis in Great Tang

In the Imperial Palace.

Du Qi is playing chess with Shangguan Yi.

Nowadays, there is nothing to do with government affairs, especially Lan Changhe is responsible for the government affairs in Jingzhou, and Xue Rengui and Xiao Yuanqi are in charge of the army, so everything is as usual. When the two play chess, you come and I go very quickly, but the skill of this Go is still higher than Du Qi, because Du Qi has some memories of later generations, and there are many moves about Go.

But even so, Shangguan Yi’s chess skill is also improving rapidly, even if the chess skill is still slightly inferior to Du Qi, it is not far off. While the two were playing chess, a soldier entered and reported: “His Majesty, General Xiao, please see me.”

“Please!”

Du Qi gave an order.

After the soldier went down, Du Qi picked up a white piece and dropped it on the chessboard, and said again: “Shangguan Yi, you said Xiao Yuanqi came to see this time, why?”

Shangguan Yi said: “His Majesty, the minister does not know it.”

Du Qi said: “Guess it.”

Shangguan Yi thought about it and said: “According to the minister’s guess, perhaps General Xiao Yuanqi came into the palace because we temporarily stopped at Cháng’ān and never continued to advance. He was a little impatient. Therefore, General Xiao Yuanqi entered the palace to ask Ying to leave. Cháng’ān, go to the land of Sichuan, in order to capture Sichuan as soon as possible and destroy Li Chengqian who is going to Sichuan.”

Du Qi laughed, indifferent expression.

Not long after Xiao Yuanqi entered, he cup one fist in the other hand and saluted: “Chen Xiao Yuanqi, meet His Majesty.”

Du Qi nodded:” What’s the matter?”

Xiao Yuan strangely said: “His Majesty, now that Cháng’ān has won, the pacification of Jingzhou is just around the corner. At present, there is no need for ministers in the Jingzhou area. The minister’s plan is to take the lead The army left Cháng’ān and went to Sichuan Hinterland in order to settle Sichuan as soon as possible and destroy Li Chengqian. It is difficult to enter Sichuan Hinterland in Sichuan, so the minister hopes to leave earlier.”

Du Qi said solemnly: “In terms of the army, has the adjustment been completed?”

Xiao Yuan strangely said: “The adjustment has been completed.”

Du Qi said again: “In terms of food and equipment, Are you all ready?”

Xiao Yuan strangely said: “Already ready.”

Du Qi said: “In that case, then go, I hope you can Put down Sichuan as soon as possible and win Li Chengqian. Whether it is dead or alive, as long as you win Li Chengqian, I remember you a great achievement.”

“Thanks His Majesty!”

Xiao Yuanqi looked excited and excitedly said: “Small Official will definitely live up to His Majesty’s high hopes.”

“The minister retires!”

Xiao Yuanqi once again cup one fist in the other hand salute and leave.

After Xiao Yuanqi retreated, another soldier entered immediately, reporting: “His Majesty, many people came from outside the palace, the leader is named Mo Feng, who said he once helped His Majesty enter the city. The businessman in, now he has something to ask for to see His Majesty.”

Du Qi said: “Pass!”

The soldier turned and went down to pass the order.

Du Qi smiled and said: “Shangguan Yi, these people have finally jumped out. This step of Lan Changhe is reached, and the next step is the most exciting performance. The unscrupulous businessmen of Cháng’ān have a chance in a spurt of energy.”

Shangguan Yi said: “His Majesty bright vision like a torch, he chose Lan Changhe to take charge of Jingzhou. Speaking of which, the minister also admired Lan Changhe and even dared to borrow His With Majesty’s power, most people don’t dare to do this.”

Du Qi said: “As long as he can complete the task and manage the place well, let the people live a good life, so that the people will no longer be threatened by starvation. , I was taken advantage of by him?”

Shangguan Yi said: “All Listens to your Majesty.”

The two talked, not long after, Mo Feng and the other merchants All enter the great hall.

“His Majesty, please call me the shots!”

Mo Feng shouted sternly before he even reached the center of the great hall, kneeling on the ground like pushing the golden mountain down to the jade pillar , And then creep forward, looking pitiful. At the same time, the other businessmen who followed also knelt down, all asking Du Qi for help. This shouting sound, one after another, makes the great hall noisy, like a vegetable market.

Mo Feng was at the forefront. He crawled to a place not far from Du Qi and stopped. Lifts the head looked towards Du Qi. The eyes were full of tears, especially the red and swollen face. He once again said: “His Majesty, This Commoner sued Lanchanghe, Jingzhou Provincial Governor. He abused his power and arbitrarily beat up the people. He urged His Majesty to call us the shots!”

The others agreed again.

Everyone’s expressions are all aggrieved, which is very miserable.

Du Qi smiled when he saw this scene, especially the look on Mo Feng’s face. Lan Changhe really had the means to beat Mo Feng into a pig face. The look on Du Qi’s face was quite serious. He slowly said, “Mo Feng, what wrongs do you have, just tell the truth. As long as Lan Changhe is wrong, I will give you justice.”

Mo Feng excitedly said: “All Listens to your Majesty!”

Du Qi reminded again: “If you spread rumors and tainted the Imperial Court commander, even Daoist Immortal would be difficult to save You guys.”

Mo Feng had a look on his face.

Du Qi didn’t care about Mo Feng’s expression, and said: “Let’s talk.”

Mo Feng said again: “reporting to His Majesty, this is how things are. Lan Changhe Regarding Jingzhou, he gave a notice for spring ploughing, so that we, Cháng’ān grain merchants, must not raise the price of grain. However, Lan Changhe did not say what the specific price was, but rather ambiguously not to drive up prices. “

“Those of us who operate food shops are all serious businessmen, and we abide by laws and regulations.”

“Compared with the past, the price of our food is indeed It floated slightly. However, Lan Changhe, regardless of other things, directly took our Shopkeeper and sealed up our shop. This Commoner went to the Provincial Governor’s government office and asked Lan Changhe to give an explanation, but he was beaten up to this point. So that the cheeks are red and swollen.”

“His Majesty, you have to be the master for This Commoner!”

“This Commoner and the others, although not famous people. But we At least, they are honest people who do business in a down-to-earth manner. The officials of the Imperial Court can’t bully the honest people so much!”

Mo Feng was crying and crying, and shouted: “If His Majesty can’t give us justice today. This Commoner would rather crash and die in this great hall. I urge His Majesty to be the masters of innocent people like us.”

His remarks avoided the importance and the responsibility, They all shirked on Lan Changhe.

Du Qi sneered.

If he hadn’t known it a long time ago, I’m afraid he would have been deceived by Mo Feng. Because Du Qi knew the situation, Du Qi said directly: “Mo Feng, you said the price of grain seeds has risen slightly. There has been a rise, how much has it risen compared to the previous one? I am very curious.”

Mo Feng had a sudden heart attack, but at this point, he was impossible to deceive, so he could only say truthfully:” The price of grains today has doubled from yesterday.”

Du Qi said: “This price is too high, and ordinary people simply cannot afford it.”

Mo Feng had a draft for a long time, and he immediately explained: “Reporting back to His Majesty, there is a reason why our prices have risen to this point. It is not us, but we have to raise prices like this. So.”

“Our own stock of grain is very small, and there are not many grain seeds. In order to allow the people to complete the planting, we have increased the purchase of grain seeds, so these are all purchased from other places. The price of purchase, the cost of transportation, and the storage required to buy back, consume a lot of money.”

The ink seal said: “The price we sell today is actually quite For the people’s consideration, the people’s situation has been fully taken into account. We are now selling food and only 10% of the profit. This profit is actually very low.”

Du Qi looked around the other businessmen, Asked: “Are you all like this?”

One by one nodded busy.

They all agree with Mo Feng’s statement that it costs a lot of money to buy grains, so they have today’s prices. They can’t do it on their own, because they lose money and make money, regardless of their life or death.

Du Qi smiled slightly after hearing this, and said: “In that case, I will preside over justice for you. Come here, send an order to the Provincial Governor of Jingzhou Lanchang River, so that he will go to the palace immediately.”

“Yes!”

The soldiers got the order and immediately arranged.

There are bright smiles on the faces of all Mo Feng. They are all people of merit to Du Qi. And they came to sue Lan Changhe this time, all in order to seize the opportunity, to start first. So now, they are not afraid at all. They only need to testify, and Lan Changhe’s charges can be fulfilled.

As long as Lan Changhe’s charges are fulfilled, then Lan Changhe will definitely be dismissed from office.

This is their opportunity.

Du Qi stopped talking to Mo Feng and the crowd, and continued to play chess with Shangguan Yi. Not long after Lan Changhe entered the palace, he bowed to Du Qi and said: “Chen Lan Changhe, meet the Emperor His Majesty.”

Du Qi nodded and said: “You are here, there is something right now. When it comes to you, you should cooperate well.”

Lanchang Hedao: “The ministers should cooperate.”