Ling Ning came to the study and was enjoying tea when nine assistant officers walked in.
Don't let Cai Tun stand at the front.
Behind him and to the left and right are Chang Shi Tong Fengwei and Sima Zhao Gengtian.
After that, the six Cao Cao joined the army, and Si Gong, Si Cang, Si Hu, Si Bing, Judi, and Si Shi joined the army.
"Your Majesty, Cai Tun, pays homage to the county prince!"
The nine people saluted respectfully and showed respect.
It seems that I haven't lost myself yet and don't dare to be arrogant.
When Ling Ning stabbed Sui Biao to death with a pair of chopsticks, a warning bell sounded above the heads of these people. Although they all took refuge in Qi Feng Tang, they did not dare to be arrogant in front of Ling Ning.
Ling Ning put down the tea cup and said casually: "Get up... I have been busy with military affairs during this period, and I have not gone to the government office for a walk. You guys came together today. It seems that you have encountered a big problem that cannot be solved. Tell me, what happened? ?”
Cai Tun respectfully said: "Reporting to your lord, the imperial troops and horses have now blocked the official roads outside Yanzhou and prohibited any merchants from entering and leaving Yanzhou. This situation has caused a shortage of food in Yanzhou city. The people cannot buy food, and they are beginning to feel uneasy and panic. . If this blockade continues, it may lead to mutiny."
Ling Ning glanced at Cai Tun.
He didn't mention a word about rising food prices, only talking about food shortages.
"Is what you said true?" Ling Ning's eyes instantly became sharp and she stared at Cai Tun.
Cai Tun's heart trembled and he subconsciously avoided his gaze. Then he lowered his head and gritted his teeth and said, "The situation is naturally true. I don't dare to lie."
"I'm telling you, the prince, everything Cai Biejia said is true." Chief Shi Tong Fengwei, Sima Zhao Gengtian and others also quickly added.
Having someone to support him also eased Cai Tun's inner tension a lot.
Ling Ning added: "I knew that food and other substances would choke my neck, but I didn't expect that it had only been a few days. Are all the grain stores out of food? Could it be because I control the price of food, so the food stores have food in their hands?" , not willing to sell?”
Facing Ling Ning's inquiry, Cai Tun replied: "There should be some stocks in the hands of various grain stores in the city, but the quantity is limited. Even if they are sold, they will run out soon. The shortage of food is the main problem right now, so we want to solve the problem." , the problem of food sources must be solved.”
Ling Ning nodded, sighed, and then said: "I am thinking of a solution."
As soon as these words came out, Cai Tun, Tong Fengwei, and Zhao Gengtian looked at each other cryptically, seeing ridicule in each other's eyes.
Think of ways to?
You can think of anything.
All official channels were controlled by the imperial troops, and the imperial court repeatedly issued orders that any merchant who went to Yanzhou to do business would be regarded as an accomplice of the rebels and a serious crime of treason. Who would commit a crime against the wind?
Now Ling Ning can't get food at all!
So the method he talks about is just deceiving himself and others.
At this moment,
Cai Tun said: "Your Majesty, my subordinate has something offensive to say, and I don't know whether to say it or not! Maybe it can help the Prince solve his current urgent problem."
"Oh, really? Say it quickly! If you say it wrong, I won't be angry." Ling Ning said quickly.
Seeing Ling Ning's eager look, Cai Tun began to feel proud, and the awe he had for Ling Ning disappeared in an instant.
Cai Tun said: "Your Majesty, the best way to calm the people's panic right now is to tell them that there is food. I wonder how much food is available in the Beiyou army? Can some be transported back to solve the urgent need first?"
"No!" Ling Ning refused and explained the reason, "The food and grass in the army must not be moved. If even the army is short of food, the morale of the army will be unstable! It was difficult to repel the imperial soldiers and horses. Once something happens to the army, the imperial soldiers and horses will be very There could be a comeback.”
Cai Tun's eyes flashed with thief, and he began to follow the temptation: "Your Majesty has thought carefully, and the army cannot be in chaos. But now the people are panicking, and this atmosphere is likely to spread to the army. Why not adjust some food first, so that the people can see hope, and they will naturally feel at ease. ”
"Yes, Your Majesty, you can first mobilize some people to stabilize the people's hearts. Then we will solve the food problem. There are many loyal people in Yanzhou who are united and willing to serve Your Majesty." Chief Shi Tong Fengwei also said.
Sima Zhao Gengtian continued to guide: "Your Majesty, there are many responsible, responsible, and capable big families in Yanzhou, and you can also ask them to help. They must have ways to get food, and they are willing to work hard for Your Majesty!"
"The unity of the king and his ministers is a good story, and it will definitely solve the current crisis." Cai Tun finally added.
Ling Ning pretended to be thoughtful.
But he sneered in his heart.
Qi Fengtang is executing what he thinks is a perfect plan step by step.
First, they raised food prices, causing panic among the people.
Then a food shortage was announced, causing the people to panic.
Next, Cai Tun and other assistant officers came forward to provide advice to Ling Ning, and mobilized food in the army to stabilize the people's hearts.
Once the military rations arrived, Qifengtang would purchase them secretly and drain the firepower.
By that time, the people's panic became more and more intense, the army had no food, and the morale of the army was turbulent.
Linked to each other, you can control Ling Ning step by step.
In the end, Ling Ning had to lose face and ask the Qi family and other wealthy families for help.
I'm afraid that Qifengtang didn't just want to humiliate Ling Ning. Ling Ning guessed that the imperial court had already sent people to contact Qifengtang, and Qifengtang wanted to use Lingning's life to restore the glory of the Qi family to their ancestors.
After a while,
Ling Ning came to her senses and deliberately pretended to be moved.
Seeing that Ling Ning was moved, Cai Tun immediately added fuel to the fire: "Your Majesty is the king of the people of Yanzhou. He will definitely overthrow the rule of Daliang and become the new common ruler of the world. The immediate danger of food shortage is nothing, but if it is delayed for too long, For a long time, lest the court take advantage of the situation."
As soon as these words came out, Ling Ning immediately stopped hesitating and said: "Okay! I will give an order to temporarily transfer some food and grass from the military camp. Your task is to appease the people and reduce their panic. At the same time, contact the main aristocratic families in advance Communicate well with the big clan and let them be prepared..."
Cai Tun was secretly happy, and then immediately replied: "I understand!"
Tong Fengwei and Zhao Gengtian also responded quickly and then left the palace.
Ling Ning called Zhang Quan and went to the camp outside the city to ask Pang Ju to transport grain into the city. Since he wanted to act, he would act as a trap.
By noon, food arrived in the city.
When the people heard that the food had arrived, they immediately cheered and their fears were gone.
After Qi Fengtang heard the news, he looked sarcastic, and then he arranged for people to start snapping up the food.
"Ling Ning, Ling Ning, you have fallen into the quicksand and cannot extricate yourself. Next, you will only sink deeper and deeper. When the time comes, the army will have no food and the people will have no food. Let me see what you do!"
"You come to beg me, I don't have any food... hahaha..."
Qi Fengtang laughed maniacally, and at the same time secretly commanded to hide all the Qi family's grain reserves.
at the same time,
The same scene also happened in the hands of other grain merchants.
…
It's late afternoon.
Ling Ning put on a python robe and took a car to the busiest street in Yanzhou City. Here, there was a three-story building, which was the Recruitment Hall.
I saw a red cloth hanging on the plaque on the door, and there were acrobatics and gongs and drums playing in the open space in front of the door, which was very lively.
The people gathered in a circle, curious. When they saw Ling Ning arriving, the people were in high spirits and knelt down to pay their respects.
After all, Ling Ning had just obtained a large amount of food and solved the people's panic. The people were naturally grateful to Dai Ze and won over the people again.
There must be hundreds of people on the whole street, and there are more people in the distance, kneeling together to worship. This feeling of being the most powerful person is really exciting.
No wonder everyone wants to be the emperor.
There was no chance in the previous life, but in this life, I have to sit on the dragon throne!
