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The young shopkeeper of a rice shop in the suburbs lowered the price of rice to the lowest level, from 150 wen per catty on the first day to 100 wen per catty on the second day. Before closing at twilight hour, he hung a sign at the gate:

Tomorrow's rice price: 50 wen

The price of 50 wen feels like it’s been a few dynasties since I last saw it.

Many people asked: "50 Wen? Will there be no food at all?"

Yes, the price is low, but what’s the use without food?

The young man said, "Don't worry, there is rice."

The Cheng'en Mansion, the Prince's Mansion, and the Wu family held a confidential meeting again, and were troubled by the recent situation.

Who is the master behind this suburban rice shop? They even managed to get someone from the Imperial City Bureau to keep the place in check.

Besides Your Majesty, who else can command the Imperial City Bureau?

"Lord Cheng'en, they are lowering the price every day. Are they crazy to leave the money unprofitable?"

After the 10 shi of grain in this warehouse were sold, plus the existing grain storage, the wealthy people in the capital would not have to buy grain for a while.

What should they do with the 40 shi of grain they have on hand?

Not to mention that it can’t be sold at 400 wen, it’s probably hard to sell at 200 wen.

Duke Cheng En was not panicked at all: "You are young after all. You have grain in your hands, what are you afraid of? Looking at the whole Daqian, who can have 40 shi of grain on hand? I am not anxious, so why are you anxious? Why hasn't the urgent report from the border sent by the boss arrived yet?"

"Don't worry, father. We will be there tomorrow. When we get there, order them to shout along the streets that Xixia is invading. I don't believe that the people in the capital will not panic."

If they panic, they will start hoarding food again.

Earthquakes, floods, plagues, lack of food and clothing, plus wars on the border, haha, let's see how Your Majesty will deal with it!

When a war breaks out, that's when we start spending money and food.

Wei Anlu said disdainfully: "Does he think he can turn things around by using a young boy and a few poor scholars?"

If you want to challenge the Wei family, then become the emperor!

The next morning, the sun still rose slowly amid the anxiety of everyone in the government and the opposition.

The door of the suburban rice shop opened, and there was already a very long line outside the door. The young shop assistants pushed open the warehouse door, and the shopkeeper came out in high spirits.

Leng Luo, who was sitting in the carriage at the door, walked up the steps and asked, "The price of rice today is 50 wen?"

"How much is the rice shop over there?"

Leng Luo shook his head: "The door is not open!"

"Then we'll list it for 50 cents."

He hung a sign at the door that read: Today's rice price, 50 cents.

By dusk, the entire warehouse was sold out.

The shopkeeper looked at the people who were still not satisfied and said helplessly: "10 shi of grain is enough for everyone to use for a while. Our boss only got this much grain. If it's gone, everyone should go."

After everyone left, the shopkeeper and the other young men said hello to each other and exchanged all the silver they had recently received into silver notes.

The shopkeeper took out a box and gave it to Leng Luo: "I have been protected by Lord Leng for a few days. Please take these banknotes and have a drink!"

Leng Luo took the box, clasped his fists with the young man, and said, "Let's go."

I kept sending those young men out of the capital on horseback.

Back at the makeshift rice shop in the suburbs, Leng Luo found the owner who came to clean up the yard and asked, "What are the names of these people, where are they from, and when did they store the grain?"

This man was not the owner, but just a housekeeper. He said, "This yard was rented out a year ago. I don't know who they are."

Others pay rent and he rents out the house, so there is no need to inquire about the other party's ancestors.

Someone informed him yesterday that the house was no longer available for rent and the contract was terminated early.

As for the owner of the yard, they were a businessman couple who died of illness many years ago, and their only son disappeared.

So, even if you want to check, you won’t find anything.

Leng Luo was about to return to the palace to report when the deputy envoy came running over breathlessly and said, "Lord Leng, something big has happened!"

Several people rode into the city at full speed, and heard a commotion from afar, with someone shouting, "Western Xia is invading Daqian, the border is in danger!"

Three fast horses, shouting along the way.

The common people were obviously terrified.

Going to war?

The earthquake disaster has not been resolved yet. I heard that there are serious floods in the south and an epidemic has broken out. Western Xia took the opportunity to invade. What should Daqian do?

Before Daxia invaded, the people were already in disarray.

Some even shouted: "Why are those high-priced rice shops closed? Let's quickly stock up on food. We won't be able to buy food even if we have silver in the future. We can't just eat copper coins, right?"

Upon hearing this, Leng Luo and his deputy quickly caught up with the border messengers who had brought the news, and whipped them off their horses: "Who told you to shout like that?"

When the soldiers saw the people from the Imperial City Division, they were so scared that they stammered, "Border, border emergency!"

"Call your mother for help!"

Leng Luo took the border document in his hand and said, "Come on, follow me into the palace."

Being threatened with a knife, the three men dared not quarrel anymore.

After entering the palace, Emperor Hui received an urgent report from the border, and heard Leng Luo say that these people came shouting all the way, the people were panicking, and his blood was boiling. He pressed his chest to cover up his anger.

Gu Shaoyu had already read the military report, and seeing that Emperor Hui was on the verge of collapse, he immediately stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I think there may be a fraud in the military situation at the border."

He pointed out that Xixia and Daqian had lived in peace for many years, and that Daqian was currently only experiencing an earthquake, and the foundation of the country had not been shaken, so it was impossible for them to attack rashly.

These messengers shouted along the way, clearly intending to cause panic and unrest among the people, so they must not be messengers from Daqian, but spies from the enemy country. It is recommended that they be strictly interrogated.

He walked up to Lord Cheng'en and said sincerely, "The Wei family has been loyal for generations. The Wei army will certainly not take the opportunity to disturb the people's hearts, so these people are definitely not messengers from the Daqian border army. Can you identify them? Who are they?"

Duke Cheng'en was speechless for a moment. He really couldn't say something openly in the court that would obviously disturb the people and create panic.

But he absolutely could not say that the military newspaper was fake, and only said that these people were incompetent.

Gu Shaoyu shook his head and said to His Majesty: "The identities of these people are in doubt. Let's hand them over to the Imperial City Department for trial. And the letter also needs to be confirmed with the Jiedushi."

Emperor Hui felt much more relieved and ordered Leng Luo to be taken down for strict interrogation.

Duke Cheng En said, "This military report has the seal of the Border Army Commander, so it is not a forgery. Your Majesty should send food to the Border Army as soon as possible."

His Majesty said calmly: "Let's discuss this later. I am tired. Let's adjourn the court!"

Gu Shaoyu took the lead and said "Farewell, Your Majesty", and then a group of ministers followed suit and said "Farewell, Your Majesty".

After a while, only Cheng En Gong and his group were left looking at each other.

Your Majesty and that kid named Gu, don’t you even care about the military newspaper?

That’s right, there’s no way out without food and money!

Duke Cheng'en said to his confidant, "Go, go back tonight and draft the memorial carefully! Tomorrow, all the officials, big and small, will kneel at the palace gate and outside the Jinluan Palace to persuade His Majesty not to take military affairs lightly, not to disappoint the hundred thousand soldiers, and to protect the country of our ancestors even if it means sacrificing our lives!"

If necessary, cry and make a protest! And get a few young fools to make a protest!