Chapter 92: Taking the path of merchants and leaving them with nowhere to go

In town.

Because many villagers flocked to the grain shop in the town to buy grain, the owner of the grain shop smelled the "code of wealth".

What did they instantly think of when they looked at the scorching sun?

Haha, this is the rhythm of getting rich!

For a time, all the grain shops in the town and even in the entire Jizhou City closed down on the grounds that they were sold out.

No matter whether it is fine grain or coarse grain, none of them are for sale.

While hoarding food, these merchants spread the news that a "once-in-a-century drought" was coming, deliberately creating a tense atmosphere.

At this critical juncture, they would definitely not sell grain.

When there was no harvest, they raised the price of grain several times, and the starving people had to sell everything they had to buy grain.

Some wealthy families also took the opportunity to secretly stockpile food, intending to make a fortune at a critical moment.

This made the people who couldn't buy rice anxious.

Those who had money in their hands could not buy food, let alone these poor people.

In desperation, the people put their hopes on the crops again.

The common people looked at the crops that were about to die and scratched their heads again.

They knelt in the fields and prayed to God for rain.

From the village heads to the county magistrate and prefect, no one could do anything about the current situation.

If the grain store doesn't open, you can't put a knife to its neck and force it to open!

The entire Jizhou City was suddenly plunged into panic.

Fan Qijun in the government office wiped the sweat from his forehead and paced back and forth anxiously.

Don't try to hide this kind of thing from the merchants, they are smarter than anyone else.

He has already submitted a memorial to the capital, let's see how the person above will solve this problem!

Whether it was sending people to provide disaster relief or opening warehouses to distribute grain, he did it.

Huaxi Village.

Under the supervision of Chen Lizheng, the villagers, although reluctant, worked together to dig three wells within a few days.

The water level in the river dropped rapidly and the river has stopped flowing.

For this reason, the villagers suddenly accepted.

He tells everyone that Chen Li is preparing for a rainy day.

Chen Lizheng cursed: Prepare for a rainy day - bullshit.

In the yard.

Jiang Ruo sat in front of the stone table, with a hint of sadness between his brows.

She looked at the sunset in the sky and sighed slightly.

With water and food, her family can live a worry-free life.

As a walking "water source", I don't have to worry about running out of water in my own water tank.

In order to hide from others, he dug a well at home so that he could use water conveniently.

Last night, she thought about it for a long time.

His own spiritual spring water is inexhaustible.

She also had the idea of ​​saving the crops.

However, this thought was only a moment.

The crop area is so large, what would it matter even if she could save a few families?

Will others be grateful to you?

Obviously, no.

The most important thing is that this kind of vision will arouse the suspicion of others, and if you are not careful, you will expose your secrets.

Forget it, natural disasters like droughts are unavoidable in any era.

She is not a savior. If she lives her life again, she should be a little selfish!

Thinking of this, Jiang Ruo's brows relaxed a little.

Xiao Chengjin sat aside and observed Jiang Ruo's expression. When he saw her relax, he also breathed a sigh of relief.

Last night, Ruoruo tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.

He knew what Ruo Ruo was worried about.

He has selfish motives and doesn't want Ruoruo to take care of these things.

Let’s see how the one in the palace handles it!

If it really doesn't work, I'll do it myself.

Dongxue came to the stone table, looked at the two of them quietly, and whispered, "Master, it's time for dinner."

Xiao Chengjin waved away Dongxue, stood up and walked to Jiang Ruo.

He rubbed Jiang Ruo's head and said softly, "Ruo Ruo, let's go have dinner!"

Jiang Ruo turned her head to glance at the handsome face and snorted coldly in a proud and arrogant manner.

It's like a dog-skin plaster, it follows you wherever you go.

During dinner.

An Er, who had gone out to investigate the situation, hurried back and reported the information he had obtained to Jiang Ruo.

After listening to An Er's report, Jiang Ruo had a deeper understanding of some things.

She also heard the news that grain stores were closing down one after another in the past two days.

However, she didn't expect that those merchants were so united.

Stocking up on food?

Stock up, but don’t buy at a high price, or you’ll end up with a waste of money.

If you don’t want to open a business, then forget it. I will open a few grain stores to sell grain.

Hey! Take the merchants' path and leave them with nowhere to go.

By then, when his own grain shop's business is booming, the owners of those grain shops will lose their patience.

Of course, doing this might lead to attacks from the shopkeepers.

She is not afraid. If anyone dares to provoke her, she will empty their property and let them taste the feeling of hunger.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ruo had a wicked smile on his lips.

I just don’t know how long the drought in Jizhou lasted in the original plot.

I hope it’s just this year!

The imperial court provided disaster relief, local officials opened their granaries to distribute grain, and they opened a few affordable grain shops, and the difficult days were over.

After dinner, Jiang Ruo told everyone about his plan to open a few grain stores, in order to solicit everyone's opinions.

After listening to it, everyone had no objection and all raised their hands in agreement.

So, Jiangji Grain Shop was put on the agenda.

Xiao Chengjin looked at Jiang Ruo's excited expression and immediately understood what Jiang Ruo meant.

His daughter is beautiful and kind-hearted.

An inn in Shengzhou.

After Qin Zhen and his companions returned to Beijing to report, they checked into an inn and suddenly saw Jiang Yunyao and her servants entering the inn.

Qin Zhen was a little puzzled.

Jiang Yunyao, the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion?

Logically speaking, she should be the Crown Princess soon!

How did she get here?

There is definitely something fishy going on here.

Let’s find out tonight, what if it’s related to Madam Xiao?

If you take someone's money, you have to do something for them!

Qin Zhen stood in an inconspicuous corner, secretly watching Jiang Yunyao and her servants.

The days of travel have made Jiang Yunyao, the delicate young lady, suffer a lot.

The weather was getting hotter, and Jiang Yunyao's body had not recovered from the shock she received from the encounter with the robbers.

After the driver returned to the capital, he reported their encounter with robbers directly to Jiang Qinian and Pei.

The two were very scared.

For Jiang Yunyao's safety, they arranged for four guards from the mansion and Mrs. Zhou, who was by Pei's side, to accompany her.

At this moment, Mrs. Zhou, with a haggard face, was supporting the frail Jiang Yunyao, sighing as she walked.

Jiang Yunyao looked at Mrs. Zhou who had taken good care of her all the way and decided to tell her the truth tonight.

In her heart, Mrs. Zhou loved her as much as her own mother.

Chunmei followed them with a few bags in her hands and a look of resentment on her face.

Ever since Mrs. Zhou came, the young lady has been treating her worse and worse.

The innkeeper wanted to come forward to help, but was directly rejected by Chunmei.

She didn't dare let outsiders touch the lady's things.

To avoid getting her upset and then punishing her by not letting her eat.

After Qin Zhen watched Jiang Yunyao and the others enter the guest room, he quietly returned to his own room.

Now it's settled.

Come back later to find out more information.