Taipingchun

The so-called blessings and misfortunes never come singly, one wave of ups and downs, another wave of ups and downs, greet Jiangning County, not only the cloth is bullish all the way, the rice noodle industry is the most sensitive, the slightest disturbance in the market will immediately show you color.Cloth is bullish, and this is what the chain reaction says, and even the rice noodle industry that has no direct relationship has followed suit.

If it is said that the price of cloth rises in a short period of time, it is fine. After all, new clothes are not made every day. After a while, old clothes can be worn without much harm.Once there is a problem with the rice noodle business, major events will not be far away. After all, people have to eat every day, and food is the most important thing for people, so it is.

Zhang Cong has means and enough brains, but in the face of this situation, it is also the eldest girl getting on the sedan chair. For the first time, she inevitably felt a little flustered, and only heard him say: "The food in the market has already risen."

Even if she hadn't been scolded by the old scholar and knew about her previous impatience, Xu Xiu would not care about the increase in food prices, and could only say that they were too stupid.

Naturally, he acted indifferently on this face, and persuaded: "Bingyong, you don't have to be nervous. Jinling has been a prosperous and stable place since ancient times, and the common people can afford the price increase for a while."

There is this saying, and there is also the reason why Xu Yang went out early in the morning to inquire about the news, so it also gave him a little confidence. People with surplus food in their families have enough confidence. The confidence of the official.

Seeing Xu Xiu who was not chaotic in the face of danger, Zhang Cong glanced away, but the calmness of the old scholar was the key to calming him down. He took a deep breath and said, "What can Mr. Hong Xu do?"

The old scholar said casually: "It is reasonable to say that the price of cloth has risen, and the rise of rice noodles has nothing to do with it. Therefore, it can be concluded that Zou Wang is behind it. Since it is artificial, there is no need to worry."

Without giving Zhang Cong time to ask questions, Xu Xiu directly pointed out the truth, opened his mouth and fired at Zou Wang, saying: "Did he have his brain broken by the firecracker? Now there is no disaster, there is no *, Jiang Ning It is close to Jinling, Jinling has plenty of food, how stupid is it to set the price of food? Besides, even if there is no food in Jiangning, the south of the Yangtze River is densely covered with waterways, whether it is going south or north to Huguang, it is not too far away, it is sick."

The old scholar nodded and said: "So, that's the situation, you don't have to worry about Bingyong."

It seems to be a stupid thing, but Xu Xiu and others did not expect that the situation is obvious, one day, two days, three days, when the rising rice and noodle market is further bullish, the closely related labor will also rise. Compared with a month ago, the entire market has turned upside down. In a word, it is rising.

What exactly happened? In the Jiangning County Yamen, the atmosphere of self-confidence was swept away, and everyone was at a loss.

The supply of goods on the market seems to be sufficient, and the market rules seem to be inviolable, but the situation has not calmed down as Xu Xiu and others expected.Standing on the tower, Xu Xiu looked at the pedestrians without smiles, and wanted to do something in her heart, but didn't know how to do it.

Someone shouted from below: "Master Xu, this thing is too expensive, you always think of a way." One person shouted, attracting the attention of others, more and more people gathered, and there were many discussions, Xu Xiu couldn't escape, After getting down from the tower, facing the expectant faces, Xu Xiu smiled and said, "Be patient."

The good official voice of Jiangning County has given the people trust, and at this time, it has calmed down some worries. Seeing that they have no doubts, Xu Xiu continued: "Everyone do their jobs well, just do what they used to do. , don’t worry too much about the rest, the county will do its best.”

"Since your lord has opened Jinkou, I'll be patient, let's go."

The crowd gathered quickly, and dispersed not slowly, but in a few blinks, a large area dispersed.Seeing them leaving trustingly, Xu Xiu didn't feel at ease in the slightest. As a leader, it's always good to keep a calm face no matter what. death penalty.

In this way, Xu Xiu's eyes continued to turn outside. He needed news from Jinling City, and Zhang Cong and Xu Yang went there.

The old scholar patted him on the shoulder and said, "Jun Xi, have you seen their strength?"

Although he didn't want to admit it, the energy possessed by a merchant with capital power really made it difficult for him to continue. He said unnaturally: "Even so, he shouldn't be so bold. Even if he is the first in Yangzhou Prefecture, in Jinling City, Or Jiang Ning, he has no official..." Xu Xiu grinned as if she understood something, but she didn't say anything.

The old scholar stood beside him, stared at him and said, "Jun Xi, have you heard of Duke Rong Xi?"

Shaking her head honestly, Xu Xiu said, "I don't know."

"Speaking of it, it seems to have happened 20 years ago. At that time, Zou Wang's father was considered a rich man in the Yangzhou mansion. Ding You, the minister of the imperial court, returned to his hometown and returned to Yangzhou. At that time, there was a conflict with the Zou family. You Do you know what the result is?"

If you don't understand, you have to ask, Xu Xiudao: "Could it be that the ministers of the imperial court can't do anything about him?"

The old scholar sighed: "The development of things is always unexpected. The dignified Shangshu, because of conflicts with his Zou family, can't buy a meal or food in the Yangzhou mansion, even if relying on the power to send Zou Putting his family in prison, but causing merchants in the city to go on strike, you must have guessed it next."

Xu Xiu couldn't believe it, and said: "These are six books."

"Yes, six Shangshu."

"There are no children in his family above the court."

"Do you need it? He can induce businesses all over the city to go on strike for him, and force the local county magistrate to personally beg Gu Shangshu to apologize. This kind of energy is already unimaginable."

Xu Xiu felt a little dizzy, which was a devastating blow to his three views. Who could tell him why the merchants of the Ming Dynasty had such great ability to force Shangshu to apologize?Is he dreaming, or there are still many things in this world that he cannot see the truth.

Seeing how frightened he was, the old scholar smiled and said, "There's no need to be too scared. That place is where his Zou family made their fortune. It must be running smoothly. Jinling City and Jiangning County are still unfamiliar places to him. , the palace of the court is the palace of the court, so you need to have confidence."

Xu Xiu also laughed, but he was laughing at himself more than he was sincere. He said: "Yes. Aren't they all here to manage Jiangning now?" Then he said: "What happened after that?"

"What else can I do, Gu Shangshu suffered this loss."

"Aren't the Zou family afraid of Gu Shangshu's retaliation?"

"After recovery, this matter will be over."

"No way?"

"That's what it is."

There was a moment of silence, Xu Xiu couldn't figure out how big the inside story was, but what was clear was that the Zou family had the power to force Shangshu to apologize 20 years ago, and let him give up the ability to pursue after recovery, and 20 years later Now, even if the current Zou family is run by his son in Jiangning, how deep is the water?

"Things don't seem to be that simple." Xu Xiu said worriedly: "Most businesses in Jiangning County now tend to listen to his orders."

"Are you afraid? Come to the door respectfully and apologize, maybe he will forgive me." The old scholar said.

"Are you kidding me, sir." Xu Xiu's eyes widened and said, "He embarrasses me like this, and I have to apologize to him?"

The old Xiu was serious, his expression didn't mean to be joking at all, just listen to him say: "Small unbearable will lead to big plans."

"One step back is the abyss. The way of the students, the way of Hetan Lord, and the way of Xu Jingong will all disappear." Xu Xiu said seriously.

He is not alone. Over the years, from ignorance to following so many gentlemen, he has never backed down. A step back is an abyss, and there is no redemption. It is all because of different positions. There is no room for compromise.

Although Xu Xiu has long been taller than the old scholar, but the habit of touching the head, the old scholar and Xu Xiu, one touched naturally, the other calmly, Fu Shenggui said happily: "Okay, now your two gentlemen are not here. Now, let me help you as a teacher."

Xu Xiu asked expectantly, "Sir, how do you want to help me?"

"Step by step."

"..."

The old scholar said strangely: "One must be self-improvement, and only others can help him."

"Yes."

The exchange here made Xu Xiu understand how much power the Zou family has. On the other side, Zhang Cong and Xu Yang, who were inquiring about news in Jinling City, also rushed back. At this time, Xu Xiu was already mentally prepared for bad things. A few people returned to the county office, looked at the two silent guys, Xu Xiu explained: "Tell me, what did you see?"

Zhang Cong's waist was bent deeply, and he gave a deep bow, saying: "Master, you have to be prepared."

The old scholar said: "It's okay, Bingyong just say it directly."

Nodding his head, Zhang Cong talked about what he had seen and heard in Nanjing. In short, everything is fine in Jinling City. People don't care what happened in the nearby Jiangning, as long as they can live a good life. , Who cares about you, food, cloth, everything, but you are from Jiangning County, sorry, no.

Xu Xiu poured herself a cup of tea and hummed, "It's a rude and rude method."

Xu Yang was exhausted. As soon as he entered the door, he sat on a chair and rubbed the inner part of his calf. After listening, he continued, "They don't know how to know. I just said that I am from Nanjing, and they can recognize it."

Xu Xiu didn't feel strange about this, "Is this shopkeeper not good at watching people eat? It's not surprising."

After rubbing his calves and thighs, Xu Yang said, "Then it's embarrassing now. The merchants in Jiangning are colluding, and the small merchants and hawkers in Nanjing City can't help them, and the big shopkeepers still don't sell anything."

Zhang Cong said: "To hoard them for a spectacle, let them go bankrupt and lose their property. Now they will not sell it, and they will not be able to sell it if they want to sell it in the future."

"Bingyong, you are optimistic." Xu Xiu shook her head and said, "I don't know how many things they have prepared."

"According to common sense, this number will not be small."

"As you said, where do we go to find food?"

"Huguang, Jiangnan."

"What about the money?"

"That's a problem."

Xu Yang complained: "Master, you said they were stupid earlier. Who is stupid?"

"To shut up."