Xicheng.
Ji Heng arrived home early.
But at this time, there were five people standing in his courtyard.
Liao Ke and others came to resign.
They followed Ji Heng's suggestion and submitted documents to the government a few days ago, willing to go to Beiyuan to guard the border. The government approved their application for border guarding very quickly. In less than two days, they all approved it. Liao Ke and others After getting the documents, I immediately asked Ji Heng to resign.
Ji Heng stood in the courtyard.
Looking at the few people in front of me who looked slightly confused.
he knows.
In fact, they have no idea.
Just because I believe in myself, I choose to take a gamble.
Ji Heng smiled and said: "You are no longer my bodyguards, so you don't need to be so restrained. I know that you are actually very uneasy in your hearts. Beiyuan and Nanhai are not peaceful at all, and there is even a danger of licking blood."
"But it's just like what I said at the time."
"Times are different."
"Going to the border will be most beneficial to you in the future."
"You can rest assured."
"As long as your luck is not extremely bad and you are attacked and killed by the Huns, your life will be basically safe. However, I cannot tell you how the border areas will change, but what I can say is that you will not regret this choice in the future. .”
"Even greatly appreciated."
Liao Ke and the others looked at each other, feeling relieved, with an uncomfortable smile on their faces, scratching their heads and saying: "Mr. Ji, we are not questioning, we are just a little uneasy going to the border, and the city is not peaceful during this period. , after we leave, we may not be able to take care of our family."
Speaking of which.
There was a hint of sadness in Niao Ke's eyes.
Ji Heng said calmly: "The spring plowing is not over yet. You still have enough time at home. You can spend more time with your family during this time."
"As for the chaos in the city, don't worry about it."
"It'll be okay."
Hear the words.
Liao Ke and the others were overjoyed.
They came this time not only to resign, but also to ask about the situation in the city. After all, people in the city were in panic during this period, and they were also worried. If it really affected the spring plowing, their departure would be a disaster for their families. Huge blow.
Liao Ke said nervously: "Sir, can the imperial court really solve the shortage of salt and iron?"
Ji Heng's expression remained as usual and he sat down calmly.
He said bluntly: "Yes."
"The so-called shortage of salt and iron is caused by man-made problems."
"It's not difficult to deal with."
"Salt and iron have been controlled by the government in the past. It is not difficult to supply them. Don't be too concerned about the uproar in the city. The reason why the government has not responded is that it is still arranging corresponding strategies. When the arrangements are almost complete, it will take over. .”
"Da Qin doesn't regard human life as trivial."
Hearing Ji Heng's words, Liao Ke and others relaxed, cupped their hands and said, "Thank you sir for telling me, we are grateful."
Ji Heng looked at Xiao Ke and the others and chuckled: "There is no need to thank me, I can't provide salt or iron, and you also followed my advice. Although it was just a lot of words for a while, since you listened, then it's okay." It’s like forming a friendship.”
"As for your family, don't worry too much."
"The difficult time of the Qin Dynasty is almost over. I can't guarantee what will happen to the people of the world when the imperial court gets through this difficult time. However, it is foreseeable that the lives of the people in Guanzhong will gradually improve. "
Hear the words.
Liao Ke and others looked at each other.
Although they are full of curiosity, they also know their identities.
I didn't dare to ask more questions.
I just have a little more expectation in my heart.
To Liao Ke and others, Ji Heng gave a few words of advice, gave them some oil and salt, and then let them leave.
This kind of kindness happened suddenly.
He also didn't want to get too involved.
The spring breeze blows.
The chess cloth hanging under the mulberry tree still made a sound.
The weather is still a bit cold.
However, the city has been crowded with people these days.
At the major salt and iron shops that had been closed a few days ago, there were knocks on the door from time to time outside the closed doors, followed by waves of yelling and curses. There were also some smashing sounds.
This situation has become more common in the city.
The shortage of salt and iron in Guanzhong has already spread throughout the city.
People in the city rushed to tell each other, asking each other where to buy salt and iron, but after asking, no one could give the information. The panic in the city was increasing day by day. As the spring plowing approached, more and more people couldn't bear it. Controlling the impatience in his heart, his actions became rude and violent.
Major salt and iron shops were robbed as a result.
The houses of the Feng family and the Cheng family were constantly being stoned.
But no one responded.
The salt merchants and iron merchants in the city have been eerily quiet these days.
Just when the citizens in the city were full of anxiety, at some point, an imposing carriage appeared in the city, carrying several bronze bells. With the rise and fall of the horse's hooves, bursts of "ring-ring-ring" sounds were made along the road. Incomparably crisp and sweet.
However, the appearance of this carriage did not attract everyone's attention.
Now the people in the city are paying attention to salt and iron.
Therefore, even if they noticed it, not many people paid attention to it and allowed the carriage to drive away from the sight of the world.
It didn't take long.
This tall carriage stopped in a secluded alley in the west of the city.
Several men got out of the car.
They were wearing brocade robes, but their expressions were a bit reserved and uneasy.
The first few people to get off the carriage were obviously older, but their eyes looked behind them from time to time at the young man who had lost his immature temperament.
The oldest man looked around curiously, frowned and said, "Mr. Ji always lives here?"
"It's too cold."
The other people nodded in agreement.
Hu Hai curled his lips and said: "Second brother, you are wrong. Ji Heng is a 'dead' person. How can he enter and exit the mansion openly? Moreover, this person has a weird personality and doesn't like the excitement here. The environment is most suitable for him.”
"Don't do it for him."
"He has a close relationship with his eldest brother. If he really has any dissatisfaction, wouldn't it be easy to change his residence?"
"Moreover, part of the money that eldest brother collected from 'Guan Shan Hai' during this period fell into Ji Heng's hands."
"Ji Heng is not short of money."
"This time, brother has to deal with the salt merchants and iron merchants again. I'm afraid these salt merchants and iron merchants will bleed a lot. How could these salt merchants and iron merchants know that they are facing Ji Heng? This man is a master at scheming merchants. The merchants just have to accept their defeat, otherwise they will lose their skin even if they don't die."
Hu Hai talked eloquently.
He still knew something about Ji Heng.
Especially during this period, Zhao Gao told himself a lot, so he had a certain understanding of the relevant situation.
In fact, he didn't want to come to Ji Heng.
But Zhao Gao kept urging him, but he couldn't resist, so he reluctantly came over.
Young Master Gao nodded slightly.
He looked at the closed door to the side and said with a little restraint: "Brother Hai, Mr. Ji really won't blame us for coming here this time? Will it disturb Mr. Ji?"
Hear the words.
Hu Hai curled his lips.
He felt that these brothers were a little too nervous.
No matter what, Ji Heng is just a 'dead' person, and they are the young masters of the Qin Dynasty.
Why bother to look at Ji Heng’s face?
He said: "Brother, don't worry, I'm familiar with Ji Heng. He's not that particular, and he has a requirement for doing things. As long as we give him wine, he can talk about anything. We brought wine this time, and he won't say anything. .”
Finished.
Hu Hai took the lead and walked at the front.
Then he went to the door of the house and banged the copper ring hard.
Bang bang bang.
There was a dull sound.
Not long after, a dull sound came from the house.
"Please come in."
"Look what I said, Ji Heng doesn't have much airs." Hu Hai turned his head proudly, and then said loudly: "Mr. Ji Ji, I'm here again."
"This time I brought three brothers with me."
"The wine is enough."
Said.
Hu Hai walked in with the wine in hand, as if he were in his own courtyard, and handed the wine over skillfully.
Ji Heng scanned the people who entered the room.
Also recognized.
The young master is high, the young master is a general, and the young master is honored.
It was the three young masters who followed Fu Su on his way back to the country last time.
He nodded slightly.
Then he returned to the house, and after a while, he came out carrying a few mats.
Young Master Gao quickly stepped forward, took the mat on his own initiative, spread it on the bluestone in the courtyard, and then sat upright.
Straightforward.
He seemed to be a student in the first admission room.
Ji Heng glanced at a few people, but had no intention of speaking.
Just sitting on the table quietly.
It was quiet all around.
The atmosphere in the venue was slightly stagnant.
Young Master Gao hesitated for a moment and then said sheepishly: "Mr. Ji, please forgive me for coming uninvited this time."
Ji Heng said calmly: "It doesn't matter. If you have wine, you will be a guest."
"I don't ask for much."
"Hu Hai must have told you my rules."
"You give me a drink and I'll tell you a story."
"Say it."
"What do you guys want to ask?"
Young Master Gao and others looked at each other with nervousness visible to the naked eye.
He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "We do come here this time to ask for something."
"Sir, your eldest brother is in high regard. We shouldn't have come here, but there is something that has been pressing in our hearts for a long time, and it's time to stop talking about it. So I would like to ask you, sir, to give us some advice."
Finished.
Young Master Gao's face darkened, and he said in a serious voice: "Sir, you should know that after Lord Shang's reform, there was a clear provision that members of the clan who did not have military merit were not allowed to be included in the clan's register. Now, my father is kind and treats my brothers preferentially, but this move After all, it is against the law. As His Majesty's heirs, how can we do anything that violates the law?"
"Every time I think about this, I feel frightened and uneasy."
"I'm afraid that my father's reputation will be damaged due to my own problems."
"Although we were worried about this matter before, we were more or less lucky. We just took a trip along the founding road at the suggestion of my husband. I deeply realized the difficulties of the ancestors of the Qin Dynasty in starting a business. Looking back on the comfort we have now, I feel even more It doesn’t live up to its name, therefore.”
"So I would like to ask sir to take action and find a way out for me and others."
"Don't ask for knowledge."
"I just want to be worthy of the name of the Great Qin clan."
"Please help me, sir."
After Young Master Gao finished speaking, the brothers bowed and saluted together.
Ji Heng frowned slightly. He looked deeply at the brothers. After a long time, he slowly said, "Do you want to become a career?"
(End of chapter)
