Qinzhou became the capital.

The news that the government will sell grain today has spread, and the people are naturally full of joy. They are waiting in their respective houses according to the rules set by Pei Yue. Although the officers clearly told them that each household can only follow the number of people in the household registration book.

, each person purchased ten kilograms of grain, but there was no crowding or fighting anywhere.

This is enough to show that the people in Chengjing are gentle enough. Yesterday's action of besieging the imperial envoy's residence was partly because they were deceived by others, but on the other hand it meant that they were completely helpless.

When a person is extremely hungry, he can naturally do anything.

Starting from early in the morning, a large number of civilians, under the supervision of the Beiwei camp, the Forbidden Army and the Chengjing government officials, took grain from the Changping warehouse outside the city and transported it to the city, and then distributed it to each village according to the amount determined in advance. Qinzhou Governor

Song Ximeng was in charge of the overall situation, while the subordinate officials of the Governor's Office and Yin Luqi of the Chengjing Prefecture were busy outside.

As more and more people buy food at the same price as this time last year, the dullness and anxiety of the past half month are gone in the city, and people's smiling faces can be seen everywhere. Although ten kilograms of food can't last long, but

At least they had hope and firmly believed that Imperial Envoy Han and Lord Pei could bring more food.

As long as there is hope, no one wants to tuck their heads in their belts.

The atmosphere in the magnificent mansion in the east city seemed particularly solemn.

A group of nobles who controlled a small portion of Qinzhou's farmland looked at the seven simple invitations placed on the table, all of them frowning and looking gloomy.

Zhao Xin said as if he had a toothache: "Everyone, what does Zhongshan Hou mean?"

There was silence in the audience. After a long time, Sun Mingchun said: "Today the government released food, at least there will be no more unrest in the city within ten days."

Yu Guangcun, who was standing on the other side, said in a deep voice: "So what if it's ten days? This year's summer grain harvest has been exhausted. It's not that easy to transport grain from Lizhou and Yongzhou, and the grain merchants in those places don't want to make money? People don't care for themselves.

God and earth will destroy you, no one in this world is willing to do such a thankless thing for the government."

Zhao Xin said with a bitter face: "Having said that, what should we do now? Do we want to go to the banquet?"

Wang E, who had been sitting upright until now, slowly stood up, looked at the invitations on the table, and said lightly: "Have you ever thought about why these seven invitations were delivered directly to me?"

Everyone's expressions were ugly, and Sun Mingchun sighed softly: "Our identity is not a secret in Qinzhou. That Han Zhengzheng has been here for nearly a month, so he can't even figure out these things."

Wang E said expressionlessly: "If there are only these seven invitations, of course we don't have to go, or we don't have to go to all of them. However, when Zhongshan Hou's personal soldiers sent the invitations, they told me face to face that if we don't go to the banquet

It doesn't matter, because their prince has already invited some guests."

Yu Guangcun frowned and said, "Does Pei Yue think that he can use those juniors to blackmail me?"

After Pei Yue entered Qinzhou, although he behaved extremely calmly along the way, he would definitely take away an official wherever he went. Perhaps to outsiders, this was just a coincidence, but these noble people in the hall obviously did not

It's so naive because the subordinate officials Pei Yue took away are all related to the seven aristocratic families.

These people are all descendants of various families, such as Wang Qi, Yu Jie, Sun Guangxin and others. Although their official positions are not obvious, they hold real power in the various prefectures and counties below.

Sun Mingchun couldn't understand what Pei Yue wanted to do. From when he took away Wang Qi and others to when he killed Chen Xinjia in front of thousands of people yesterday, apart from lamenting his decisiveness in killing, he couldn't understand his thoughts at all. Today.

Seeing these seven invitations, Sun Mingchun had a thought in his mind and couldn't help but said with a heavy heart: "Does he want to use Chen Xinjia's death to warn us and make us obediently sell food at par?"

Zhao Xin said: "Most of it is like this, just killing the chicken to scare the monkeys."

Sun Mingchun looked at Wang E who was silent and said softly: "I would like to ask Duke Kun to give me some advice on how to deal with this person."

Wang E muttered: "Your guess is correct. Pei Yue is good at taking advantage of the situation. You can tell by looking at his past behavior. There will be no good banquet today. He will definitely use both soft and hard tactics during the banquet. You need to keep your heart.

Don’t be intimidated by his false words.”

Chen Yi, the head of the Chen family, asked: "According to my father Kun's wish, we must go to the banquet today?"

Wang E said calmly: "It's just a few steps back."

Everyone tasted the profound meaning of this sentence and nodded in agreement.

Wang E added: "No matter what Pei Yue said during the dinner, we should not contradict him, so as not to give him a chance to use the topic. However, we must not admit that yesterday's incident was related to us, let alone reveal the owners behind the grain merchants. As long as we remember

With these two things in mind, I don't believe he dares to go on a killing spree in Chengjing City."

He swept the crowd with a deep look and said solemnly: "Everyone, please keep in mind that although we are white, we still have a good relationship between the DPRK and China, and it was Emperor Gaozu who allowed our ancestors to take root in Qinzhou. Pei Yue is now extremely powerful.

But we all have plaques given by Emperor Gaozu in our homes. If he dares to do anything wrong, we will go to the capital to complain."

These words made everyone feel at ease, and the graceful and calm aura of the past gradually emerged.

After a while, the seven sedans left the palace and rushed to the Biyu Pavilion in the East City, escorted by more than a hundred servants.

This is the leading restaurant in Chengjing City, and it seems to be even better than Sihailou in Kyoto.

In recent months, Biyu Pavilion's business has been quite bleak. It's not that the nobles in the city can't afford to drink. It's just that the food shortage caused by the drought is too serious. The imperial court has even sent the Dongfu to participate in politics. Of course they can't.

Willing to be too outstanding.

Today, the Biyu Pavilion was taken over by someone, but the big shopkeeper did not dare to be proud of his status as usual. Instead, he was busy like a servant, for fear that he would offend the young prince by making any negligence.

There are only three tables in the spacious lobby, which is a bit deserted.

There were only two people at the main table. Sitting at the left was Han Gongduan, who was involved in the affairs of the Dongfu, and the one on the right was Pei Yue, the Marquis of Zhongshan.

Sitting on the table to the west is a group of young officials. They come from various prefectures and counties in Qinzhou, from Zhangde Prefecture in the north to Yongping Prefecture in the south, almost covering the seven prefectures of Qinzhou. There are twelve of them. Fortunately, Biyu Pavilion specially

The round table prepared is large enough, otherwise it would really not be able to seat so many people.

As a direct descendant of the Wang family, Wang Qi became the core of these people as usual, but he didn't like this status at the moment, because every time the Marquis Pei looked over, his eyes would fall on him.

Fortunately, Pei Yue seemed to be more interested in the delicacies in front of him, and spent most of his time tasting Biyu Pavilion's famous delicacies in Qinzhou.

Han Gongduan didn't understand this very much. Since you wanted to entertain representatives of the local wealthy families, why did you enjoy the meal before the guests came? Although his understanding of Pei Yue continued to develop in a good direction, but

Still unrecognizable in these aspects.

However, he is very aware of the current situation and will certainly not go against Pei Yue at this time.

When the seven family heads, represented by Wang E, walked into the lobby, Pei Yue put down his chopsticks with satisfaction, took the warm handkerchief handed by the maid, wiped his mouth calmly, and looked at the middle-aged people who came in front of him.

man.

Wang Qi and other young people stood up quickly.

Wang E didn't look at him at all. He bowed to Han Gongduan and Pei Yue with a respectful expression, and said loudly: "Wang E, the grassroots man, pays homage to the imperial envoy, the Marquis of Zhongshan. "

The rest followed closely behind, and their movements were very coordinated. It was obviously a long-term habit of advancing and retreating.

Han Gongduan frowned slightly. After all, he was born in the Han family in Luling and was very familiar with the behavior of these people, so he felt even more disgusted.

Pei Yue seemed unaware and said calmly: "No need."

Wang E and others were still standing where they were.

Pei Yue pointed to the empty table to the east and said calmly: "Sit down."

Everyone apologized and sat down.

Pei Yue turned to look at the big shopkeeper of Biyu Pavilion who was standing beside him, and said: "Serve."

"As ordered." The big shopkeeper clapped his hands twice, and then a maid carried a tray and presented various exquisite dishes like water.

Those middle-aged men were still sitting calmly, obviously they didn't believe that Pei Yue was just inviting guests to dinner today.

Pei Yue turned to look at Han Gongduan, who indicated with his eyes that he would make arrangements.

Although Pei Yue did not speak harshly or show any pretense after Wang E and others came in, and his attitude was surprisingly peaceful, the atmosphere in the lobby still became uncontrollably tense.

The big shopkeeper quietly took two steps back.

Pei Yue stood up and came to the east table. He looked at a group of noble people sitting upright and raised the corners of his mouth slightly as he asked, "Why don't you move your chopsticks?"

"I just want to treat you all to a casual meal today."

"Eat, I'll watch you eat."
Chapter completed!