"The Great Wilderness" does sound a bit scary.

You must know that the current Great Zhou is different from the past, not only the wind and rain have been smooth year after year, but also the business is developed.

The territory can be said to be a gathering of merchants from all over the world, and the supply of various materials is sufficient.

In such a peaceful and prosperous world, no one really believes that there is a "great wilderness" coming.

However, I can't believe you, the "great wilderness" mentioned by Wu Ning is really coming.

Moreover, it came a little unexpectedly.

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No one can figure out why Chang'an suddenly fell into the dilemma of lack of materials, let alone explain the crux of the situation, what caused this situation.

And now, there is no time for the imperial court to get to the root of it.

Wu Chenghei has just sat firmly on the position of the crown prince, where will such a crisis be allowed to add chaos to him?

Urgently ordered all states to strictly investigate the evil merchants who hoarded Juqi, and urged the merchants to send supplies to Chang'an to relieve the danger of the shortage of the city.

That's right, in Wu Chengsi's view, there are almost no droughts and floods in the spring and summer of this year, and there are no landslides and landslides, not even insect pests.

Tianguan even predicted that this year is a year of great harvest that has not been encountered in ten years, and it is impossible to have the current situation in Chang'an.

In this case, there is only one possibility left for this situation, that is: there are evil businessmen who hoard the rich and make huge profits!

Is this worth it? Of course, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must strictly investigate and deal with it thoroughly, and show his ability to govern the country to the world.

After the will was issued, Wu Chenghei was also a lot more relieved, and the court officials were also a lot more relieved, after all, there was no disaster or difficulty, as long as the strength and determination of the imperial court were in place, it was only a matter of time before the danger of Chang'an was solved.

However, just when everyone let down their guard, even dignified ministers like Di Renjie and Cen Changqian felt that Wu Chengji handled it properly, it was Mu Zijiu, the head of the household, who seemed a little too nervous.

is still worried, and has been playing for days, saying that the court should not be taken lightly.

Moreover, what is even more unusual is that Mu Ziji actually advised Wu Chengji not to strictly investigate hoarding.

Everyone was confused, and I don't know where he got his worries.

Wu Chengsi even suspected that the hoarding of materials by merchants in various places was the handiwork of the Long Road Dart Bureau.

You must know that Qin Wenyuan, the old father-in-law of the king of Changning County, as well as Li Ke of Bazhou and the Meng family of Xiangzhou, who have a close relationship with him, are all big business families.

It would not be surprising if they did something to disrupt people's livelihood and inflate market prices.

As soon as such remarks came out, Wu Ning's situation suddenly became embarrassing. So much so that no one believes his painstaking advice.

Everyone thought that he was helping the merchant to make a profit, and no one believed what he said.

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It's over, Wu Ning's heart sank straight at this time, with the current situation, this famine is already inevitable.

In fact, if he doesn't work hard, it will be useless, and this great famine will inevitably come.

What he is doing now is just doing his best and obeying the destiny of heaven.

Besides, even if someone listens to him now, they can't understand how his so-called Great Wilderness came about.

You have to be in it to know the harm.

"What now?"

Princess Taiping, Wu Qi and others must be on Wu Ning's side, of course, they are also obedient.

"The court couldn't listen to Jiulang's words, and even Di Fatzi stood with Wu Chengji this time. Then let's ......"

"No matter!" Wu Ning was resolute in his heart, "They do theirs, let's do ours!" ”

looked at everyone, "Urgently tell the Meng family, Li Ke, and my father-in-law, let go of the stockpile, no need to scruples." ”

"In this way, at least we must keep Yizhou and Xiangzhou from losing!"

"This ......" Taiping's brows furrowed when he heard this, "Jiu Lang should think about it again, this is against the will of the imperial court after all!" ”

Taiping did not say that it was Wu Chenghe's will, implying that it was already clear.

Strict investigation of bad businessmen has unified the caliber in the DPRK and China, and even Di Renjie and others are on the side of Wu Chenghe.

At this time, if Wu Ning goes against the wind, he will inevitably attract criticism.

Besides, the matter of changing concubines before has not subsided, and Di Fatzi was originally quite dissatisfied with Wu Ning, if this happened again, then Wu Ning would really lose the hearts of the people.

Taiping looked serious, "This palace knows that you are paving the way for Lao Shi and letting them turn their minds to Lao Shi, but you can't practice yourself like this, right?" ”

"......." Wu Ning shook his head and said nothing.

He really wouldn't deliberately discredit himself this time in order to go up against Wu Qi.

However, in the current situation, if the DPRK and China strictly inspect the stockpiles in accordance with the wishes of the DPRK and China, it will not ease the situation, but will instead contribute to the disaster.

When life and death are at stake, how can you care if you don't do anything!?

"Leave it alone." Wu Ning looked directly at Taiping, "If you can't survive this famine, what Wu Ning doesn't Wu Ning, your Li family's nearly 100-year foundation will be overturned here!" ”

"Huh?" Princess Taiping, including everyone, was stunned, "There is... So serious? ”

At this time, Wu Qi, who had been silent, spoke, "Just Brother Jiu!" ”

beckoned everyone out of the hall, "I believe Brother Jiu, he said it is serious, it must be very serious!" ”

As he spoke, he said to Wu Ning: "Then I'll let everyone notify each family now." ”

"Good!!" Wu Ning nodded heavily.

At this moment, he has already left his personal gains and losses behind.

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In addition to Princess Taiping, the brothers of the Wu family went out of the hall to do what Wu Ning ordered.

It's just that after the old eleven came out, his face was a little not good-looking, and he looked at Wu Qi who bowed his head, "Old ten, this matter.... Really according to the meaning of the ninth brother? ”

Lao Eleven was actually a little dissatisfied with what Wu Qi had just agreed to so happily.

After all, this is Lao Jiu pouring dirty water on himself to fulfill Lao Shi.

Brothers are brothers, but you can't say yes so quickly, can you?

Said with a bitter face: "Isn't there a way to compromise?" ”

"Nope!" Wu Qi shook his head, "Why have you ever seen Lao Jiu so nervous?" ”

Everyone was stunned, indeed, after so many years, when has Wu Ning been so nervous?

"This shows that the current situation is a crisis that even he is not sure to reverse!"

"Whew....." Old Eleven let out a sigh.

He knew that this time he was reckless, Wu Qi turned faster than their brains and saw clearly, not that he wanted to take advantage of Lao Jiu, but that he could see clearly and knew that there was only one way to go.

patted Wu Qi on the shoulder, "I didn't think about it too much!" ”

"Actually....." hesitated, "Actually, I know that Brother Jiu has taken on so many things for us over the years, and I feel a little uncomfortable, and I can't see that he continues to be misunderstood!" ”

Everyone lowered their heads, the impact of these days is a test for everyone. Don't look at the usual silence, but you know it in your heart.

Not only Wu Qi, but their Wu family, why don't they owe Wu Ning too much?

"So....." Just when everyone was silent, Wu Qi spoke, "So this time, we can't listen to Brother Jiu!" ”

"What!?" Old Eleven and the others raised their heads sharply.

"You.... What does it mean? ”

I saw a hint of cunning in Wu Qi's eyes, "I just promised him in the hall, so I had to do it." You all know Lao Jiu's temperament, and no one can persuade him to do what he recognizes, so he can only respond to him. ”

"But, I'm the same as you think, this basin of dirty water can't let Lao Jiu bear it anymore."

"So....." Wu Qi paused, "Tell Mr. Meng, Mr. Qin, and Mr. Li Ke, just stand still, even if Lao Jiu sends a message to let them stock up on goods, they must resist!" ”

Wu Qi's eyes showed fierceness, "The court is in chaos, that's Wu Chenghei's business, it's about our birds!?" ”

"Yes!" Lao Eleven and Wu Lao Ba also spoke out angrily, "Thankless work, let's not do it, Lao Jiu can't give them the black pot anymore!" ”

"Then it's decided!" Wu Qi looked at everyone, "There is one more thing." ”

"What's the matter? You said! ”

I only heard Wu Qidao: "This bureau, the imperial court will definitely not be able to solve it." Don't look at the current crowding out of Lao Jiu, but in the end, you still have to find Lao Jiu. ”

"So, before they ask for Lao Jiu, what kind of disaster and famine is this, let's just know it ourselves, and no one should spread it out!"

"Huh?"

Everyone was stunned, that's a bit weird, right?

You said that you didn't want Wu Ning to cause trouble on yourself, everyone understands and agrees.

However, deliberately not passing on the truth to the public, so for what?

"Old ten. Why are you doing that? ”

I saw Wu Qigao smile deeply, "Don't ask, just listen to me." ”

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Wu Qi is right about one thing, that is, Wu Chengsi can't solve this great wilderness, and Di Fatzi is also given for nothing.

Not to mention solving the difficulty, even if the problem is, they can't figure it out even if they want to break their heads.

Moreover, the next state of affairs made everyone even more confused.

The imperial court strictly inspected the stockpiling of goods, and the will to urgently transfer materials from various states was issued, and a few businessmen who had a tendency to hoard goods were killed to deter the world, but the problem was not solved at all.

At the beginning of September, Chang'an's Cao Yun was reduced by one percent, and it had reached the point where the river was empty, and there were no merchants and no ships.

Prices in Chang'an City are soaring like never before.

Originally, Doumi was 100 Wen, but now, in only one month in August, it has risen to the same level.

The cloth was even worse, and the number of raw silk rose from the usual to seventeen per horse; The linen cloth has also risen from 600 wen a horse to 13 yuan.

The price of Jiangnan silk is even more terrifying, 200 per horse, which has reached the point where people are incomprehensible.

However, there is no stock, and the price is 200 yuan, but there is no supply.

Drinks are out of stock, too.

Princess Taiping's servants went to buy wine in the palace with money, and brought back a jar of the worst muddy wine for our princess.

Make our princess angry, this Chang'an City can't stay.

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It's not just that the peaceful days can't go on, but the people of the whole city can't live anymore.

Wu Chenghe, the prince, is even more difficult, the big water on his mouth is blistering, and he can't open his mouth when he speaks.

Supposedly, no, this kind of thing has never happened to him before, why did it happen when he was in charge of the country?

Besides, Prince Wu still understands a little bit of business truth, even if there is a shortage of goods in Chang'an City, and some people hoard and disrupt the market, it is impossible for all goods to be controlled by people, right?

Besides, are those merchants from other places stupid? The price of goods in Chang'an is so high, no one wants to make a windfall and ship goods to Chang'an?

Unless......

Wu Chengsi thought of a possibility, a possibility that made him feel like falling into an ice cave and covered in hair.

That is, the whole country is like this, there is no goods to turn around in the big week, and there is a shortage.

Then, what happened next once again subverted Wu Chengsi's cognition.

With the reports of the officials who investigated and dealt with the states, as well as the performance of the autumn tax and autumn harvest in the state capitals, Wu Chengsi was dumbfounded, Di Renjie was dumbfounded, and the prime ministers and important ministers in the court who had drunk enough ink and seen everything in the world were all dumbfounded.

Hedong Daily, Dafeng!

All over Jinghu, Dafeng!

Jiangnan silk tea, Dafeng!

The salt production of the southeastern coastal states is still Dafeng!!

As the heavenly official said before, this year is the year of great prosperity and a rare good year. Don't talk about famine, you can't even see a grasshopper in the fields of the states.

"What the hell is going on!?"

"What's going on!?"

Chang Chao listened to the music, Wu Chengsi lost his temper, and Di Renjie lost his temper.

However, it's useless to lose your temper, the world is rich, and Chang'an is so special that he is half-dead, and he can't be saved no matter how he saves it.

And what made everyone even more speechless was that two more things happened.

First, in mid-September, I didn't wait for the supplies from the states to save Chang'an, but waited for the state capitals to play, asking the imperial court to send more taxes and money to transfer road consumption.

Of course, Wu Chengsi refused, "What? What's the mess? It's enough in previous years, but it's not enough this year? Wouldn't it be handed over to the long road dart board?! ”

For this reason, he also went to Wu Ning on purpose.

The approximate meaning is: Mr. Zijiu, although you are the master of the Long Road Dart Bureau, you are the king of Changning County of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the official of the imperial court! You see, are you sacrificing, this freight will not rise?

As a result, Wu Ning couldn't help it, because it was not a long road dart bureau that increased road consumption, but that in previous years, money was transported, and this year, grain was transported!

The manpower and material resources used in this are not in the same heavyweight class at all.

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The tax system of the Great Zhou Dynasty continued to be Li Tang's "rent modulation", which was mainly based on paying grain and cloth to the government or serving the government.

However, due to the intervention of Wu Ning, a traverser, the commerce and trade of the Great Zhou Dynasty developed rapidly, the circulation of goods was also smooth, and the grain in the hands of the people was more and more easy to realize.

When the people have money in their hands, who is willing to push grain and carry cloth to pay taxes.

Moreover, some people also found that it is often much more cost-effective to pay taxes with silver money than with grain, and the people are naturally more willing to pay taxes with silver money.

As a result, the imperial court heeded the advice of the state governments and allowed the people to pay taxes with silver instead of grain.

And the tax money is transported through the Long Road Dart Bureau every year, which also saves a lot of transshipment costs for the imperial court.

However, this year is different, and for some reason, the people of the states seem to have made an agreement, and they all pay taxes on grain.

The people paid taxes on grain, and the government could not fail to collect them, and for a while, the volume of transportation increased several times, and it was completely impossible to transport it at the expense of previous years.

Therefore, the states will collectively ask for an increase in road consumption.

This is based on the facts, but it is not Wu Laojiu who is making trouble for Wu Chenghe.

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And the second thing that added to the blockage of the court was also completely confirmed, and Mu Zijiu's remarks in the year of the great wilderness.

That is, the states have reported that the world is in recession, nine out of ten merchants are dead, the mutual market is not connected, the shops are all down, and the people's livelihood is poor.

In other words, the trade of the Great Zhou Dynasty seems to have suddenly regressed to the primitive society, with merchants closed down and circulation blocked.

After hearing this, Wu Chengsi didn't take a breath, and fainted directly.

How did I get into my hands and become this bird?

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Wu Chenghe, he never expected that before the emperor became the emperor, the financial system of the Great Zhou Dynasty was in the hands of him, the prince of the prison state......

It's crashed!

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