The terrifying atmosphere of the food shortage instantly enveloped the entire Song Dynasty.

The people of Bianjing have experienced many famines and have long been afraid of hunger. They are afraid of rising grain prices, so they have begun to stockpile grain.

Under the harsh methods of the Jinyiwei, although the grain merchants who were backed by various major families did not dare to raise prices, they chose to close the warehouse after selling all the inventory in the store.

This left Yang Jian with no choice, and the people were completely panicked when they saw a grain store closing one after another.

However, Kong Duanyou, Cai Jing, Wang Zhongke and other food hoarders were happy.

"Hahaha, okay, Yan Shenggong's move is really clever! If we don't need to take action, Jiang Chen will definitely die! When the people have no food to eat, they may even eat him raw!"

Wang Zhonglu was full of expectations and hatred.

"Well, this time we can not only get rid of a thorn in our eyes, but also make a big profit. It can be said that we will win both of you in one fell swoop!"

Cai Tao nodded and recognized Wang Zhongli's words, mocking: "Jiang Chen is also not aware of life or death. Even the Kong family dares to provoke him. It's really a mantislap in a car, overestimating his abilities!"

"That's right, it's simply a whim to replace Confucianism with Neo-Confucianism! Even if the Kong family agrees, can the Confucian school in the world agree?"

Wang Hanzhi, Wu Juhou and others smiled and agreed with Cai Tao.

Cai Jing frowned and said, "Who leaked the distilled liquor technology? If it flows into Xixia, how can the problem continue there? Wouldn't the national policy to solve the problems of Xixia still be still in the womb?"

"this……"

"It's not a subordinate! The subordinate can still tell which one is more important!"

"I'm not a subordinate!"

Seeing that Cai Jing's face was not good, Wang Hanzhi, Wu Juhou and others shook their heads to deny it.

Wang Zhongke said dissatisfiedly: "Cai Xiang, Jiang Chen and Li Yan are now fully responsible for the matters of the matter. Why do you have to worry about them? Do you still want Jiang Chen to continue to make contributions?"

"Damn it!"

Cai Jing scolded: "This is a national policy! Do you know how much troops and food and money I used to prevent the Western Xia every year? I really want to help you compete for your contributions, but it is not for you to ruin the country!

Also, what will your guess be when the officials learn about this? Do you want to search the person who leaked the secret recipe and exterminate the clan?"

"hiss……"

When everyone heard this, Qi Qi's eyelids twitched.

At this time, Cai Jing stared at Wang Zhongkui with suspicion and shouted: "Say, did you do it?"

"No, no, the officials don't know what the distilled liquor process is, how can it be leaked?"

Wang Zhongli shook his head in a pale face and denied it. He was afraid that Cai Jing would not believe it, so he said, "Cai Xiang, do you think this matter was done by people from the Confucian sect? Their hatred for Jiang Chen is no less than me!"

"It should be them, otherwise who would have such great energy to make the entire northern land falsely report the harvest and owed autumn grain?"

After Wang Hanzhi and Wu Juhou looked at each other, they both agreed with Wang Zhongqiu's speculation.

"Is the Kong family?"

Cai Jing narrowed his old eyes with a serious expression and ordered: "Recently, he paid close attention to tabloids inside and outside Bianjing, especially articles about the government affairs. Never let them use this matter to plot together."

"yes!"

Wang Hanzhi and others immediately agreed respectfully, knowing that most of the Kong family and the Confucians are firm conservatives, and being enemies of them is not friends, so it is necessary to be wary of them.

However, they were over-thinking this time. Kong Duanyou had no idea of ​​eliminating traitors for the country. While he was waiting to see the jokes between Song Huizong and Jiang Chen, he was considering how much money he could make after the price of grain rose. He asked Kong Duanyou with a smile:

"What do you think the grain price will probably rise this time? Twenty Months, or more?"

"Twenty-months? Haha!"

Kong Duancao shook his head: "The price of grain rose from five cents to the current sixteen cents, but it has increased by more than three times. Even if it doubles this time, it will be thirty-two cents. How could it be sold at twenty cents?"

“Yeah, it makes sense!

Then our Kong family will not be in a hurry, and wait until the grain price rises to 30 pm. In this way, when the war in Jiangnan is quelled, we can buy more land to further consolidate the foundation of our Kong family! Hahaha..."

The more Kong Duanyou thought about it, the more excited he was, and he couldn't help laughing out loud.

But at this moment, the official family suddenly jogged to the entrance of the study and reported: "The head of the family, things have changed. After the grain shops closed, the Royal Chamber of Commerce suddenly put up signs and started selling grain everywhere. And the sale price was still 15 cents per liter!"

"What? Royal merchants sell grain?"

"Hmph! How much food can they take out?"

Kong Duanyou and Kong Duancao were stunned at first, then sneered and ordered: "Send someone to collect it immediately! I will collect as much as I have!"

"yes!"

The official agreed and immediately carried out.

There were countless families with grain and strange food in the Kong family who were also engaged in the same action as the Kong family.

They all thought they were doing very secretly, but they didn't know that they had fallen into the eyes of Yang Jian and Jiang Chen long ago.

After Jiang Chen and Yang Jian investigated the list of these families, they came to Yanfu Palace and brought the glass mirror that Jiang Chen had promised before.

After learning the news, Concubine Liu, Concubine Wang and others gathered together, and they all smiled happily and praised Jiang Chen.

Song Huizong and Empress Zheng were also very satisfied with Jiang Chen's actions of presenting the gift to Empress Zheng and then giving it to everyone.

However, when Song Huizong learned that the officials not only hoarded grain, but also bought the grain to help the people and stocked up goods, he directly declined.

Looking at the little sister-in-law and the beauties in the harem who were surrounding the glass mirror, he summoned Jiang Chen and Yang Jian into the inner hall.

While looking at the investigation list handed over by Yang Jian, he said angrily: "Confucianism has indeed not taught many good things. Not only did it betray my secret recipe for heavenly teachings, but now it is also owing autumn grains and stocking up goods, intending to disrupt the country and make a fortune in the country.

Damn it, everyone deserves to die! Yang Jian, you will arrest these traitors and bring them to justice immediately. I will kill you to warn you!"

"The officials are angry! The things are done by their managers. They can completely refuse at that time. Why should we alert the enemy?" Yang Jian tactfully denied Song Huizong's idea.

"Is there nothing I can do with them?"

Song Huizong slapped the table in anger.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Master, don't worry, the more they buy, the more they will lose?"

"But with so many of them united together, no matter how much food we have, we will sooner or later be bought by them. If we do not prevent any problems, will our country and country be in danger?"

Song Huizong looked worried, and his timid and fearful habits were instantly exposed.

"Master is too worried. The disciples have already had a complete method. They can not only lose their underwear, but also make the master exclaimed this anger in the voices of the people, and identify who is loyal and who is traitor in the court!"

After Jiang Chen said that, he leaned close to him and whispered a few times.

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