At noon on the fourth day, the sky was shining, and thousands of people gathered outside the Taishou Mansion.

"Lord Taishou, give the people a way to live!"

"Taishou-sama, please!"

The family ran out of food, and some children were still waiting to be fed, and some were sick on the bed, waiting for food to be saved. However, after all, they are honest and responsible people, and they have the courage to demonstrate outside the Taishou Mansion, but if they are allowed to storm the Taishou Mansion, it will be very difficult. However, once it is really about to endanger their lives, maybe they will also do something to storm the government, and the rabbit will bite people if they are in a hurry, let alone face the dead crowd.

"Shameless corrupt officials, fish and meat people, we have to sue the court!"

"Get out of Bohai County and return my territory. ”

Of course, among so many people, there are always some people who are more temperamental, they have no food available at home, and thinking that Taishou can still fish and meat, his heart is naturally unbalanced, and it is normal to scold loudly.

"Corrupt officials have no way, let's not talk nonsense with them, just rush in and find out the corrupt officials. ”

"That's it, that's it, rush in and find out the corrupt officials!"

In the crowd, there were also some action factions, who were about to storm the Taishou Mansion with their fists. However, if there are sharp-eyed people present, you can find that these guys are very powerful, but few are really moving. On the contrary, after being encouraged by them, the eyes of most of the people jumped, and it was obvious that there was something in their hearts. If we don't solve the immediate problem and buy food home, maybe the whole family will go hungry. The common people of this era are simple, in fact, as long as they can solve their food and clothing, they will not have too many requirements. Now that they can't even guarantee food and clothing, can they still be willing to be good citizens?

The answer is obvious!

"Squeak!"

Just when the crowd was excited, the vermilion gate of the Taishou Mansion suddenly opened, and Yuan Chang, who was wearing a robe, walked out first. Beside Yuan Chang, Guo Jia was expressionless, and then Dian Wei and Zhao Yun were guarding left and right.

Seeing that Yuan Chang finally appeared, the people present immediately became excited.

"My lord, please give us a way to live!"

"My lord, don't be wrong again!"

"Don't talk nonsense with corrupt officials, tie him up and send him to Lord Thorn Shi!"

There are all kinds of words, and the whole scene is as noisy as a vegetable market. Yuan Chang shook his head, feeling a little helpless. The people are indeed very simple, but they are also easy to be taken advantage of by those who have a heart. This was true even in the era before Yuan Chang crossed over. After all, not everyone has an IQ as high as 18, and one or two people may still be suspicious when they say it. However, when three or more people are saying the same thing, it is often taken as fact.

Yuan Chang didn't speak, and nodded his head to signal Dian Wei on the side to step forward.

"Roar, everyone calm me down, if you dare to make a loud noise, I will recognize you, but the weapon in my hand will not recognize you. ”

Dian Wei's appearance was very scary, coupled with his deliberate performance, his body exuded a strong murderous aura, and the double halberds in his hands danced again, and the demonstrators were immediately frightened.

"Fellow fathers and fellow villagers, I know you are all angry. But you don't know the truth, and I can tell you now. However, I hope you will be able to listen to me in silence. If you can't get a satisfactory answer and don't solve your problem, Ben Taishou will immediately step down from his position. ”

Yuan Chang said so, and of course the people quieted down. Even if there are some people with ulterior motives among them, they can't do much at this time.

"As you all know, Ben Taishou released a new policy a few days ago, which is to raise commercial taxes. This is the policy of the county, and it will continue to be enforced, and it has nothing to do with you, so you don't need to be too clear. The increase in the tax on the merchants, who were naturally dissatisfied, closed the shops and spread rumors that Ben Taishou was going to collect benefits, which was pure nonsense. What kind of identity is Ben Taishou, and there are many people who have given benefits to Ben Taishou, so can Ben Taishou use it to ask them for benefits? If you think about it yourself, you will know that there are a lot of loopholes. ”

Although he was born in the common people, there were also some smart people who quickly understood what was going on. Obviously, those merchants used them to persecute Yuan Chang. It's just that, although they know that they are being used, they can't do anything about it. Because, they really need money and oil and salt to get out of the pot, even if they are used, they have to do it.

"It has nothing to do with us, we just need food!"

"That's right, what do we eat without food, can the adults give us food?"

There was silence for a moment, and a few more people in the crowd began to shout. However, before they could speak, someone around them immediately grabbed them and pressed towards Yuan Chang.

"Lord Taishou is not going to force us by force, and we will not be convinced even if we die. ”

"Yes, I won't accept death!"

After several people were arrested, another person jumped out, and again, they were detained. And some people who didn't know what was going on suddenly became excited, as if Yuan Chang really wanted to use force to solve the problem.

"Shut up and listen to what the adults have to say. ”

Dian Wei roared angrily, and immediately calmed the crowd again. I have to say that sometimes it's useless to be reasonable, but you need someone like Dian Wei to come to the town.

"Fellow villagers, I know you will wonder why Ben Taishou arrested them, and I will explain it to you below. ”

After speaking, Yuan Chang looked at one of the people who was detained, his eyes were cold, and his tone was soft but cold: "You said that there is no food at home, then good, Ben Taishou wants to ask you, what is your surname, which street and which yard is the head of the family." Ben Taishou sent soldiers to investigate. ”

The man's expression was evasive, and he gritted his teeth for a moment and said, "I am from Zhangjia Lane on West Street, and the outermost courtyard is my house." ”

"That's not right!"

As soon as this man finished speaking, someone jumped out. It wasn't Yuan Chang's person, but the voice of the crowd. I saw the man come out of the crowd, looked at the man and said, "My house is next door to that courtyard, I haven't seen you at all, you are not from there." ”

"What's going on?"

"I feel something is wrong!"

If Yuan Chang's people came out to refute it, maybe the people wouldn't believe it. However, this man came out of their group, and obviously, his words were highly credible.

And some people who have quick minds already know what these people are all about.

Subsequently, Yuan Chang asked the rest of the people one by one, either they couldn't say a place name after squeaking and whining for a long time, or they said a place name and then someone debunked it. It's already clear that these people have problems.

Yuan Chang stretched out his hands and pressed them down, and said loudly: "I believe that many of you understand what is going on, that's right, these people are sent by those businessmen to encourage you to make trouble." When the real thing happens, they will take advantage of the chaos and flee, and you will become the culprit, and I think you all know very well the charges of storming the government. However, Ben Taishou knows your feelings, so he will not blame you. In the same way, your food problem, Ben Taishou will soon be able to solve it for you. ”

Yuan Chang's words fell, and immediately a number of figures rushed towards this side.

"Second uncle, the rice shop on West Street is open, and the price is much cheaper. ”

"Third aunt, the rice on East Street only sells for two cents a catty, let's hurry up and grab it!"

"Auntie, Uncle Zhang's rice shop is also open..."

All kinds of pleasant sounds rang out, all of which were the sounds of the shops in Nanpi City opening their doors. Moreover, after the opening of these shops, the prices have dropped a lot compared to before.

Yuan Chang and Guo Jia glanced at each other and smiled at the same time.