"You're asking for your own death!"
There was a ferocious look on Han Yuanzheng's face, and the anger in his eyes could not be concealed.
Zhang Wu, who was sitting next to him, froze in smile and unconsciously clenched the teacup in his hand.
Seeing this scene, Dong Weimin couldn't help but secretly click his tongue in amazement. A sixteen-year-old boy could actually make these people present shudder. No matter what the reason was, Song Chi had enough to be proud of.
"I'm afraid this kid has someone protecting him." Zhang Wu waved his Buddhist beads. "As far as I know, several people have tried to cause trouble for him, but none of them succeeded."
"Now Feng Yuan is the magistrate, so protecting one person is nothing."
Han Yuanzheng said coldly: "Once Feng Yuan is dismissed from his post, he will be finished."
"This kid really doesn't know his place."
Zhang Wu continued, "It was he who gave Feng Yuan the advice. Now the newly appointed captain does nothing but bring his men to cause trouble for our Yongsheng Hall all day long. The brothers are very resentful."
He turned to Dong Weimin and glanced at him with a hint of dissatisfaction. "Old Dong, this is your fault. County Magistrate Bai left all his people to you, but you failed to take care of them. After eight years as magistrate, you're still not as good as a legal advisor who has been here for a few days."
Dong Weimin looked embarrassed. He knew that Zhang Wu had always been dissatisfied with him because of Wang Bao's death.
In the past, Zhang Wu was nothing in front of him, but later he became close to Han Yuanzheng and was supported by the Han family to become the largest gang force in Ning'an Prefecture. Of course, this also required the care of the county government.
The problem is that Zhang Wu is now rich, but he doesn't take him seriously, which makes Dong Weimin very dissatisfied. You are just a small gangster, but I am the county magistrate.
However, Dong Weimin was not in a position to express it, as he was indeed in the wrong in these matters.
"Speaking of Song Chi, an interesting thing happened."
Dong Weimin intentionally changed the subject and said with a smile, "Yesterday Song Chi came to me to beg for mercy and asked me to tell you to let him go..."
"He was trying to test you, but you didn't say anything to him, did you?" Han Yuanzheng really understood Song Chi.
"Humph, didn't he sign a military order for Feng Yuan that day? He even ignored me, the prefect. How come he's begging for mercy now?"
Dong Weimin explained, "He said he was deliberately sending you a message so that you could set a deadline for Magistrate Feng."
"That's a nice thing to say." Zhou Zhengan looked disdainful.
"He also said that manipulating food prices is illegal and would easily lead to criticism."
There was no change in their expressions when they looked at each other. What they did was not just manipulating food prices, they also hoarded goods.
The grain stored in Ji County's treasury was ostensibly transported to Youzhou for disaster relief, but in fact, it had not left the city. It was merely moved from the county treasury to a private treasury. Now they were manipulating grain prices to raise them, taking the opportunity to hoard grain and sell it at a high price to make a fortune.
Han Yu listened and said, "A young boy dares to participate in such a struggle. He really doesn't know how to live or die. Don't pay any attention to him."
As the head of the Han family, he is indeed qualified to look down on Song Chi. In his opinion, Song Chi is just a little clever and is not worthy of his attention at all.
"Grain prices can't go up any further. The current price is just right. If it goes any higher, ordinary people won't be able to afford it. Also..." He looked at the wealthy merchants present, "Tomorrow, arrange for people to line up in front of your grain shops to create the impression of a food rush."
"Old Five."
"Your orders." Uncle Zhang Wu bowed slightly in a humble gesture.
"Tomorrow, find someone to spread the word. Let the people know there's going to be a famine. If they don't seize the food, they won't get it."
"yes."
Zhang Wu flattered him, "Master Han, you're really thoughtful. On the one hand, you're sending people to spread the news of the famine, and on the other hand, you're sending people to queue up at the grain shops to buy grain. Even though the people know the prices are high, they'll still rush to buy grain. This way, you can make a lot of money."
"Yes, it's a good thing Mr. Han didn't do business, otherwise we would have lost our jobs."
"That's not right. How can we make money without Master Han?"
Everyone complimented him, and it seemed to be from the heart. Compared with Han Yu, they really had a conscience.
By secretly manipulating grain prices, he not only wanted to get Feng Yuan dismissed from his official position, but also took the opportunity to make a fortune.
The grain prices were raised to create an atmosphere of famine, so that everyone would follow suit and rush to buy food. The gentry's money was returned in full, and the people's money was divided into a 30% and 70% share.
The grain being sold was originally from the county treasury, so it was completely a case of making money out of nothing.
This is the highest level of doing business.
Han Yu enjoyed the compliments and continued, "Originally, there was no rush to sell these stored grains. We could have sold them at a higher price when a famine really struck. But now we have to take the risk and sell them. This is all your fault!"
"Mr. Han is right."
Dong Weimin stood up, his face slightly red. After all, it was not a pleasant feeling to be scolded in public.
When Bai Yong left office, some issues were not dealt with properly, including the whereabouts and source of this batch of grain. Due to the huge amount and complicated procedures, anyone willing to conduct a detailed investigation would be able to find out the problem.
If Feng Yuan was sidelined, he would not have the opportunity to investigate, so there would naturally be no problem. At least it would buy them time to deal with the matter. But now Feng Yuan has taken full control of the county government, and he is likely to find out something, so he has to get rid of it quickly.
Grain of unknown origin must be sold to the market, otherwise it will become a time bomb if stored.
"Feng Yuan will definitely be dismissed this time, and you will take over as magistrate. If you continue like this, you will have no chance of being magistrate."
Zhou Zhengan also scolded without mercy.
"Yes." Zhang Wu also agreed: "Wang Bao was your servant. He followed you for nearly ten years, but you couldn't protect him. When he died in front of you, didn't you feel guilty?"
Everyone was talking at once, making Dong Weimin feel uncomfortable whether to sit or stand.
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