"The second thing the common people want is to ask the emperor to issue a road closure order. All official roads where vehicles and horses can pass must be blocked by roadblocks. Special personnel who are not subject to local control must be sent to inspect. The goods coming and going must be inspected.
Only the roads issued by the local state capital can be passed."
Zhao Zhen said: "Why is this? Doesn't this make people panic?"
Su Jin said: "It has to be like this. This is to prevent the transshipment and hiding of food. The grassroots people will have a series of means to make the hidden food visible. But if there are no roadblocks, the food will flow to other state capitals.
, and still sell it at a good price, doesn’t that make those people cheaper?”
Yan Shu said: "Since you are afraid of collusion between officials and businessmen, why do you need the directions provided by the local government?"
Su Jin said with a smile: "If such a commotion breaks out, the city will definitely be in trouble. At this time, the state officials who dare to issue roadmaps for grains must be 90% benefited or hold shares, and the roadblocks are their life-threatening talismans."
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Zhao Zhen said: "I agree to this. No one else is needed this time. Ten thousand of the Imperial Guards from the capital will be dispatched to the various states for official business. If any grains are transferred privately, they will be seized and Du Yan will personally supervise the handling."
Yan Shu's face twitched and he wanted to say something but held back.
"The third request is that for the grain purchased, please allow the grassroots to have the right to request allocation."
Yan Shu frowned and said, "Do you want to use food as a means to crack down on businessmen?"
Su Jindao: "Exactly, what works at critical times is not intimidation and force, but these indescribable grains. Wherever they are, there will be stability. Their effect is even better than any means."
Yan Shu said: "But this may be a bit difficult. Food must be allocated to various places at any time, and military rations must be used for relief. I'm afraid you can't be transferred here and there at will."
Su Jindao: "I don't want all of it, I only want a part. It can only transfer one or two million dan at a time, and all of it will be done according to the procedures. After the allocation, the money will be returned to the national treasury, and I won't get a penny from it."
Yan Shu looked at Zhao Zhen, and Zhao Zhen gritted his teeth and said, "As long as we can survive the current crisis, this is enough."
Su Jin grinned. Zhao Zhen looked at Su Jin and said sternly: "I have given you full rights this time. If you don't handle this well, it will delay the big event. You will have no excuse then."
Su Jin was heartbroken and said: "Your Majesty, if Su Jin fails in this matter, you can chop off my head and put all the blame on me. As long as the Emperor is determined, the people will have the confidence to put this matter to rest."
Done."
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Very good, I am waiting for your good news. I will give you a gold medal. With this gold medal, the world can travel smoothly. When the officials of various states see the gold medal, they will feel like I am here in person. But you can't show it off until the critical moment.
Don't take it out, and it can only be used once. If you abuse it at will, I will never spare you. If you have no other requirements, I will go back and wait for the will. I still have something to discuss with some of my dear friends. You should also go back and settle down. I will leave before I speak.
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Su Jin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the common people have one more request."
Zhao Zhen said: "Oh? What request?"
Su Jin said: "If this matter is accomplished, what reward will the emperor give me?"
Zhao Zhen pondered for a while and said: "If you accomplish this great thing, I will grant you an official status, make you a real official, and reward you heavily."
Su Jin smiled and said: "I'm not interested in this. I can take the imperial examination for the official position. Rewards of money and gifts are of little significance to the common people. They still have a few sons in their families. They don't have to worry about food, drink and clothing."
Please ask the emperor to grant your permission when the time comes."
Yan Shu bulged his eyes and looked at Su Jin. This boy is really hopeless. He just wants to get hold of Yan Biyun, his heart and soul. But if he can do this, it can be regarded as breaking the shackles of Biyun girl. Although this boy jumps
I am sincere to Yan Biyun. I don’t even want an official position for her. It is unimaginable. I am afraid that very few men in this world would make such a big sacrifice for a woman. The beautiful thing about Ren is that I love to do it the most. I like it.
Whose daughter is this? After you finish your errand, I will protect the matchmaker for you."
Su Jin was overjoyed and said, "You have nothing to say."
Zhao Zhen pointed at Su Jin and laughed loudly: "You're cheating on me."
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Su Jin came out of the palace and quickly found Yan Biyun. After explaining what had happened, Yan Biyun was overjoyed and moved at the same time. What she was happy about was Su Jin's last request. Although the emperor did not know whose girl Su Jin was referring to, he
Since Chrysostom opened his mouth, he could not regret it at that time; what was touching was that Su Jin didn't even care about his future and only wanted to be in harmony with himself. This true love is the most rare thing.
Su Jin took this opportunity to take advantage of him, but Yan Biyun actually didn't criticize him for his righteousness, but let him show his mercy, and just stayed at the last hurdle.
The two of them were talking to each other for a long time. Su Jin suddenly slapped his head and said: "I almost forgot about this important matter. Is that food in Luzhou?"
"Yes, it's a secret place hidden in the northeast of Luzhou."
"I may have to leave in the next few days. Once the imperial edict is issued, I will go to Yangzhou Mansion soon. The five hundred thousand shi of grain will be transported to Yangzhou. Biyun, I'm afraid you will have to make a hard trip to Luzhou to make arrangements."
Is there any need to say that? No one can find the food of the slave family except the slave family, and no one will admit it. You can rest assured about this."
Su Jin held Yan Biyun's hand gratefully and said, "What a virtuous wife. How come I'm so lucky? It must be because I broke the wooden fish repair in my previous life."
Yan Biyun poked his forehead and said: "You know how to coax the slave family. This time you have made my uncle very popular. Make an apology to him when you come back."
Su Jin said: "Am I not sincere enough to help him with such a big thing? This job is not easy to handle. To be honest, I don't have any confidence in my heart right now."
Yan Biyun opened his eyes wide and said, "You still dare to swear in front of the emperor if you don't know?"
Su Jin said: "Are you telling the emperor, 'I can't do it? I don't have the ability'? Even if you have to carry it hard, you have to go up. Besides, it's not that I'm not sure at all. Just me, Su Jin, go through life and death, go through fire and water, how many times?"
I am someone who has seen the scene before, how can I retreat in fear of difficulties?"
Yan Biyun chuckled. Su Jin slapped his chest loudly, looking like a big monkey. It was useless to complain at this point. Even if Su Jin stepped into the fire pit, she would never let him go.
Human suffering is a matter of life and death.
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On the next day, the imperial court made a big move. The first thing was to issue an edict to abolish the "meal reduction order". Zhao Zhen concealed it very well. The edict said that the act of diligence and frugality was done voluntarily. The imperial edict issued
The forced meal reduction order is against the principles of benevolent governance, so it should be abolished. For those people who are willing to persist in being diligent and frugal, the local government can draft a list at the end of the year and submit it to the imperial court for praise.
As soon as the meal reduction order was abolished, everyone was happy, and some rumors about the meal reduction order were dispelled in the market. Although rumors of the Great Famine still spread quietly, many people were still skeptical.
The second thing that caused a stir inside and outside the court was the issuance of an imperial edict to purchase private grain stocks at official prices. The edict stated that within the month from the 7th to November 20th, all merchants or wealthy people with private grain stocks exceeding 5,000 dan
Households had to sell excess grain to the government at a government price that was 10% higher than the market price.
During this period, any family that pays 5,000 dan for sale will receive a plaque presented by the local state official in person; for those with more than 10,000 dan, in addition to the plaque presented by the state official, the men in the family can automatically obtain the qualification of scholar, and
Obtain the qualifications for admission to local official schools; those with more than 100,000 dan will be granted a ninth-grade official status, and can be assigned to positions in local state government departments to receive court salary; those with more than 300,000 shi can be granted an eighth-grade official status, and will enjoy the qualification of waiting for official vacancies
; For those with more than 500,000 dan, the person will be given a background, enjoy the qualification of passing the examination and be allowed to participate in the next year's rites examination; for those with more than 1 million dan, the person will be given the same background as a Jinshi, and will share the official vacancy in the court with the Jinshi of the same subject, and will be selected by the emperor himself
A plaque inscribed with "Yi Shang".
As long as those who have not voluntarily paid the money after November 20th have exceeded the time limit, the price of the money will be three hundred coins and one stone, and they will not enjoy any rewards. At the end of November, the imperial court will send a department to audit all the merchants and wealthy families in the Song Dynasty.
If there are any private farmers who are unwilling to hand over grain, they will be dealt with severely according to the Song Dynasty Penal Code.
For a time, the government and the public were abuzz, and rumors were flying all over the sky. Some applauded, some shouted ridiculous, some sneered, and some panicked.dd