Feng Yuan said in a deep voice, "The county treasury doesn't have a single dan of grain or a single piece of cloth, and there's only less than two thousand taels of silver. This county government is basically an empty office!"
"Are these people so excessive?" Song Chi frowned. Ji County is a prosperous place. It is said that the tax revenue of the Great Zhou depends on Jiangzhou, the tax revenue of Jiangzhou depends on Ning'an, and the tax revenue of Ning'an depends on Ji County.
Although this statement is a bit exaggerated, it is true.
Ji County is an important tax-paying area, and the county treasury usually stores much more grain than other counties. How could it be empty? It is obvious that it was taken away by someone.
"What excuse did they give?"
Such a large amount of money cannot be taken away easily, and there must be a "legitimate reason".
"They said it was sent directly to Youzhou to provide relief to the victims."
"It's really despicable."
Song Chi couldn't help but get angry and said, "If it was really shipped to Youzhou, it would be fine, but I'm afraid I don't know who got it into their pockets."
Youzhou was looted by the Northern Wei army, leaving countless refugees. After Liang Qingwu led his troops to win the war, the court began to provide disaster relief. It is said that Song Shiwen came back with the official business of raising relief grain for Youzhou, and was praised by His Majesty for his service to the country and the people.
This actually gives it a perfect reason.
Not only can he take the opportunity to empty Ji County, but he can also put the money into his own pocket.
"Yes, it's really too much!" Feng Yuan clenched his fists in anger.
Song Chi murmured, "The county treasury doesn't have any food in stock. If a crisis hits, they won't be able to cope... I know, they're going to mess with the grain prices!"
"What?"
Just then, Su Dahai walked in quickly.
"Oh no! Food prices have skyrocketed since the market opened today. Many people have gathered outside the county government office, complaining bitterly..."
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