Everyone listened with pricked up ears, and felt that under normal circumstances, they would not make mistakes, so they didn't care.
The little scholar read the next piece of news.
"According to sources: Dahuangzhuang will provide corresponding rice and grain compensation to all affected people in the capital during this martial law. King Xian said that originally he wanted to invite all the people in the capital to have a banquet and treat everyone well. However, because there are rebellious ministers and traitors who are causing trouble, we are still fully investigating!"
The little scholar paused and shook his head with emotion: "The King Xian said that on behalf of His Majesty, he would like to apologize to everyone for the inconvenience caused to the people of the capital. He also hopes that everyone can cooperate with the investigation in time to find the robbers as soon as possible and bring justice to the capital. Return to peace.”
Everyone was in an uproar.
Shopkeeper Qian became more energetic all of a sudden.
"Huang Xiucai, does it say how to compensate?"
Huang Xiucai shook his head.
Shopkeeper Qian retracted his neck in disappointment and sat at the counter.
Someone said dissatisfiedly: "Shopkeeper, your vision is too short! What kind of status is the wise king? Since you said there will be compensation, then just wait!"
"Yes, what we should be concerned about is why there are rebellious officials and traitors who want to cause trouble!"
"Yes, these damn thieves! We were all harmed by these thieves!"
Everyone yelled and cursed.
A middle-aged fat man with a plump appearance sighed: "I have long heard that Xian Wang's running water banquets are the best! A few days ago, Chef Wang next door to me went to try the dishes, and he came back and said it was really good. My mouth is watering just listening to it, no, I purposely stayed in this inn near Chaoyang Gate, just thinking that those who are near the water and the towers will get the moon first, but I never thought, I am so lucky!"
Everyone laughed when they heard what the fat man said was funny.
The little scholar read all the messages again.
Everyone was talking about it enthusiastically.
At this moment, shopkeeper Qian suddenly stood up from the counter!
He looked outside with gleaming eyes and shouted excitedly: "Here we come!"
Everyone looked over and saw wheelbarrows lined up on the street.
The car was filled with all kinds of things.
On both sides of the street were rows of soldiers, marching forward along the roadside.
Everyone was stunned!
The team did not stop and moved forward, which was extremely spectacular.
All the people opened their doors, stood inside and looked outside.
But soon, there were shouts of gratitude on the street!
At the entrance of Rujia Inn, because Huang Xiucai was standing reading the newspaper, he happened to be near the entrance. Therefore, he was lucky enough to stand in front and could clearly see what was happening outside. The people behind him were filled with regret.
Shopkeeper Qian and others looked over and saw the soldiers, led by the city officials of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, distributing money and food according to the roster.
Everyone was shocked when they saw it!
This is an anecdote for the ages. The government wants to impose martial law, but everyone just tolerates it and distributes money and food. This is simply unheard of!
Soon, it was Home Inn’s turn.
Wang Dubao and two soldiers came in.
Everyone stepped back and got out of the way.
The urban management of the Ming Dynasty adopted the Baojia system.
Originating from Wang Anshi's reform in the Northern Song Dynasty, ten households were one Baobao, five Baobao were one big Bao, and ten major Baobao were one Dubao.
In 1644, the year of the fall of the Ming Dynasty, on this basis, the Zongjia system was implemented, with ten households as one Bao, a chief Bao, and one hundred households as Zongjia, which lasted for more than 300 years.
Shopkeeper Qian said to the leader: "Wang Dubao, how are you disbursing this? You know, if I am just one of my own family, it doesn't matter whether I want a subsidy or not, but I have so many guests here..."
Wang Dubao glared at Shopkeeper Qian.
"Why are you so anxious? This is an order from His Majesty and the Wise King. He is an immortal. How can he miss your few small coins? Those who came with me are all His Majesty's Guards. The two military masters will distribute the money. , I’m the one responsible for checking.”
Shopkeeper Qian smiled coquettishly and looked at the two sergeants eagerly.
One of the sergeants said proudly: "According to your majesty's order, each household is given a three-day ration of full rations, calculated as three kilograms per person per day. In addition, it coincides with the wedding of the wise king, and the wise king also gave each household a bag of brown sugar to express his happiness. 500 Wen per person!”
After the sergeant finished speaking, he looked at the surrounding passengers and said, "Although many of you are not from the capital, His Majesty treats everyone equally. You should also register and receive it according to the regulations just now!"
The money shopkeeper and even the tourists present were shocked!
500 wen per person, which is half a tael of silver. The total number of people in the capital is probably more than two million. How much does it cost? At least one million taels!
Each person received a full three-day ration and received nearly 20 million kilograms of grain. Two million bags of brown sugar!
Most of these tourists and even shopkeeper Qian were businessmen. Soon, they calculated this astonishing amount, and everyone was shocked and speechless!
"What? Is there a problem?" Wang Dubao looked at the silent crowd with dissatisfaction.
Shopkeeper Qian woke up with a start and said repeatedly: "No problem, no problem!"
"The two saints are so kind and righteous. They treat us like this. What problems do we have? We are so shocked!"
"Yes, we are truly honored to be rewarded by His Majesty and the Wise King!"
A group of people were also excited and couldn't stop thanking him.
Soon, Wang Dubao arranged the supplies for shopkeeper Qian, and then registered the passengers one by one and distributed them. However, when the fat man was registered, he was excluded because he was from the capital and could not receive it repeatedly.
The fat man didn't care either.
Soon the supplies were distributed, and Wangdu Bao and the soldiers left for the next house.
Everyone looked at the food and bags of brown sugar in the room, holding a stack of banknotes in their hands, as if they were in a dream.
Huang Xiucai quickly went upstairs and entered a room.
"Father, your majesty and the wise king are truly saints descended from heaven..."
Xiao Huang Xiucai excitedly told the story to his father who was in bed and recovering from illness.
Huang's father sighed and said: "Taichong, anyone can receive the gift of the wise king, but my father and son have no face to face the wise king. As a father, I feel ashamed of the wise king!"
Huang Taichong was shocked and asked: "Father, why is this? This time my father was able to get out of prison. It was because of the marriage of the wise king and other reasons that Your Majesty once again granted amnesty to the world. The kindness of the two saints will be remembered in my heart! Now that I have got it, I have received the kindness of the saints again this time. From now on, I will work hard to study and serve the court twice as much!"
After Huang Taichong finished speaking, his eyes widened for a moment, and he lost his voice and said, "The King Xian has the same surname as ours. Could it be that he is a descendant of my Huang family?"
Father Huang smiled bitterly and shook his head. Just as he was about to say something, there was a noise downstairs and the loud voice of shopkeeper Qian.
"Xiao Huang Xiucai, the government has an order, come down quickly, hurry up!"
Huang Taichong comforted his father and said, "Father, please take care of me. Something must have happened down there. The child is gone."
Father Huang nodded, and Xiao Huang Xiucai responded, so Shopkeeper Qian didn't urge him again.
Huang Taichong hurried downstairs, only to see that only shopkeeper Qian was left in the hall, while crowds of people kept moving forward outside.
Huang Taichong was surprised: "Shopkeeper, has the seal been lifted?"
Shopkeeper Qian said with a smile: "It's almost time! Let's go and gather quickly. There should be news from the government!"
Huang Taichong nodded, shopkeeper Qian closed the door, and the two of them walked with the crowd.
