Chapter 871 Chapter 871, Borrowing Food
There were only a few grain shops in the huge city of Ganzhou. In order to ensure a continuous supply of food in the city, Daohua did not send people to buy food from the grain shops in the city, but instead sent people to other garrisons to buy food.
Ganzhou Wei Commandery.
Fan Tong, who had just returned to the city two days ago, learned about this and shook his head disapprovingly: "They are really rich and powerful. They use money to buy food to help the refugees."
On the other side, Commanding General Xia Jianren sneered, "They're happy, why do you care so much?"
Fan Tong was a rough and uncouth man, while Xia Jianren looked more like a scholar, except that his fox eyes often revealed a shrewd and calculating look.
Fan Tong was somewhat dissatisfied. "Old Xia, stop making sarcastic remarks here. You know very well that without Lord Wei's approval, they can't buy food. But the number of refugees outside the city is increasing. If things really get out of hand, can you and I just sit back and do nothing?"
Xia Jianren smiled and said, "Why not? Doesn't Xiao Yeyang want to take over the Ganzhou Guard? Then let him solve it himself."
Fan Tong frowned. "I understand you want to embarrass Xiao Yeyang, but the people are innocent. And Lord Wei also said that we are not allowed to go against him."
Xia Jianren: "Who wants to go against him? We just won't take the lead. If Xiao Yeyang comes to the garrison, we will do whatever he tells us to do."
Thinking of the 30,000 to 40,000 refugees outside the city, Fan Tong couldn't help but sigh: "If I had known when I came back, I wouldn't have spread the news of the porridge distribution outside the city."
Xia Jianren sneered after hearing this: "You reckless man, are you really going to disobey Lord Wei for the sake of Xiao Yeyang?"
Fan Tong kept silent.
He had a vague feeling that this was not right, but being used to obeying orders, he couldn't figure out why.
Xiao Mansion.
"Girl, the price of food in the city has gone up!"
In the hall, Yan Shouhou reported the information he had obtained to Daohua.
After hearing this, Daohua placed the teacup in her hand heavily on the table.
Yesterday, Xiao Yeyang said that someone didn't want them to have an easy life, but she didn't feel it deeply. But today, as soon as she sent people out to buy grain, the grain price went up, and she clearly felt the strong malice.
This is because they treat them as fat sheep and want to take a big bite of them, and then kick them out of Xiliang.
Yan Shouhou glanced at the rice flowers and said, "Miss, if the grain prices in other garrisons also increase, should we continue to buy grain?"
Daohua: "Keep buying, but limit the amount of grain you buy to less than 100 dan each time."
Yan Shouhou frowned: "If this is the case, I'm afraid we won't be able to support the expenses of the mansion."
Daohua: "Just do as I say, don't worry about anything else." She didn't expect to buy much grain in Xiliang.
Yan Shouhou nodded and quickly retreated.
As soon as he left, Bishi came over with Dongli.
Dongli bowed to Daohua and said, "Princess, do you have any instructions for me?"
Daohua nodded and said, "The government is short of food now. I want you to take two hundred guards to Ninglu Province."
Ninglu Province is adjacent to Xiliang. If we transport grain from there at full speed, it will arrive in half a month.
Dongli: "The Crown Princess wants me to buy food?"
Rice Flower: "It's not about buying grain, it's about borrowing grain."
The further north you go, the lower the grain production is, and the more expensive the grain price will naturally be. Dozens or hundreds of shi of grain are not a big deal, but more than ten thousand shi of grain will cost a lot.
Although Xiao Yeyang didn't say it, she knew through inquiries and reading during this period that there were nearly 50,000 border troops stationed in Ganzhouwei, plus the refugees outside the city, and the daily food consumption was a terrifying number.
If you have to spend money to buy all these, even mountains of gold and silver would not be enough.
Dongli frowned, thinking Daohua was being a bit too fanciful, and gently reminded her, "Princess, Ninglu's life is not easy either. I'm afraid they won't lend us any food."
Daohua took out a jade pendant and said, "Ninglu Governor is a member of the same clan as Governor Wu. With this jade pendant and your uncle's support, he will definitely meet you."
Dongli took the jade pendant and saw the word "Wu" on it. Then he remembered that when he was in Zhongzhou, the Crown Prince's wife saved the life of Governor Wu.
Daohua continued, "Of course, this is just a stepping stone. It is far from enough to ask Ninglu Governor to lend you grain." As he spoke, he handed over another letter.
Dongli took the letter and asked, "What is this?"
Daohua smiled and said, "I've heard that Governor Wu has served three terms in Ninglu. The main reason he hasn't been transferred back to Beijing is because his performance is too poor."
"Ninglu's situation is better than Xiliang's, but not much better. Grain production has always been low. Without grain, the population can't grow. Without people, how can taxes come from? How can there be political achievements?"
"Tell him that as long as he agrees to borrow the grain, I will return it to him in April or May next year. At the same time, I will give Ning Lu priority in providing high-yield grain seeds for three years."
Although high-yield grain varieties have been promoted for some years, Daxia has a vast territory, and the amount distributed to each province each year is not much. Ninglu is the last province, so the amount distributed is even less.
Dong Li's brows slowly relaxed after hearing this. "I'll report this to the old man and then take my men on the expedition immediately," he said.
Daohua smiled and nodded: "I have asked people to prepare dry food and gifts for the women of the Wu family. Remember to take them later."
Dongli nodded and retreated.
Daohua had already told Gu Jian in advance that Dongli should go over, and Gu Jian agreed.
Doctor Ge was there too. Seeing Dongli leave, he was a little worried: "Can we borrow some food?"
Gu Jian smiled and nodded: "Yes."
Not to mention the promise made by the apprentice, just the fact that the person going was Dongli, Governor Wu had to give him some face.
The master behind Dongli is the emperor, and now he is serving the newly crowned Duke of Fuguo. In addition, there is also the Prince Ping's Palace. As long as Governor Wu still has the desire to climb up, he will help.
I have to say that the apprentice is very good at selecting people.
Lanwuwei is close to Ganzhouwei, and Xiao Yeyang went there and returned on the same night.
Seeing that he was frowning, Daohua didn't ask about borrowing grain from the commander of Lanwuwei. Instead, she mentioned that Dongli had sent someone to Ninglu to borrow grain. "Don't worry, I will definitely get you some grain."
Xiao Yeyang hugged Daohua: "I'm glad you're here."
After taking over Ganzhou Wei, he had to be in charge of defense and civil affairs. Only then did he deeply feel that human power is limited. In addition, there were not many people around him who could be used, and there were people who hindered him everywhere. He felt powerless in many things.
Daohua hugged Xiao Yeyang back and said, "We are husband and wife, we should help each other."
Xiao Yeyang rubbed his forehead and said, "The situation in Xiliang is more complicated than I thought. I originally thought that the commander of Lanwuwei was not valued and could be recruited for personal use, but he is not moved at all."
Daohua rubbed Xiao Yeyang's temples, and thinking that they still had to face the covetous eyes of the Western Liao people, she felt a headache coming on.
The Commandery.
Wei Hongcai looked at the message sent by the commander of Lan Wuwei and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
The advisor beside him said with a smile, "Xiao Yeyang thought this was in the capital, and that everyone would give him, the prince of the royal palace, face."
Wei Hongcai chuckled and said, "Pang Guang is so sensible this time, not because he's on our side, but because he thinks Xiao Yeyang is only going to Xiliang for show and will leave soon, so he doesn't want to get involved."
Master: "No matter what, as long as it benefits you, it's a good thing."
Wei Hongcai smiled and said, "Find a few ruffians to sneak in among the refugees. Once the porridge is cut off, let them incite the refugees to cause trouble."
Master: "I will arrange it right away."
(End of this chapter)
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