In the second year of Yonglong of the Tang Dynasty, April 19

This day was originally a very ordinary day, but in Chang'an City in later generations, this day was the most unforgettable day. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

It has been nearly a month since the Yellow River was cut off to this day, and as time went by, the food in Chang'an City was gradually running out, even if there were several families such as the Wang family, the Zheng family, and Wei Du to fill the food, it could not satisfy the panic people, the thirst for food.

At this time, the people of Chang'an City, no matter whether they lack food or not, as long as they see that there is food for sale, they will buy some anyway, just like the enthusiasm of later generations of Chinese people for buying houses, no matter what kind of restrictive policies the state has introduced, there will always be some people who try their best to buy a few houses, without thinking about whether they need it or not.

The panic of the people is understandable, not only the people are panicking, but with the increasingly scarce food in the official warehouse, there are more and more officials in the court who are shaken, especially under the instigation of some wealthy families, the call for negotiations between the court and those wealthy families is also increasing, in this case, even the tough Wu Zetian has become cautious.

Sitting on the Lin De Hall again, looking at the pile of thick folds on the desk, Wu Zetian felt that there was an extra atmosphere, she didn't need to look at it, she knew that these folds were all about one thing, that is, she hoped that she would severely punish Duan Jian, and then negotiate with those wealthy families, so as to get enough food to help Chang'an City survive this crisis.

In the past month, she has not had this kind of thought, but every time this idea was quickly dispelled by her, she knew that as long as she bowed to those wealthy families this time, it would be difficult to establish majesty in front of those people in the future, this situation was something that the strong Wu Zetian would not agree to anyway, at one point, it was also the promise that Duan Jian swore to her, with an attitude of trust in Duan Jian, she insisted until now, but today, she couldn't hold on anymore, Just now, the people from the household department have already informed her that if there is no food, the remaining grain in the official warehouse is only enough for three days.

Thinking of the consequences of the millions of people in Chang'an City who had no food three days later, Wu Zetian couldn't help but feel a burst of shock.

"Niangniang, Ambassador Duan Jian Duan is asking to see Niangniang outside the palace." Just when Wu Zetian was struggling in his heart and had difficulty making a choice, Shangguan Wan'er quietly came to her side and whispered.

"Well, Duan Jian, what is he doing at this time, is it the matter of food, hurry, quickly announce him in." Hearing that Duan Jian was asking to see him outside the hall, Wu Zetian suddenly said eagerly.

"Weichen Duan Jian, meet the queen of heaven, Niangniang Jin'an." Soon, Duan Jian walked into the main hall and saluted Wu Zetian.

"Duan Aiqing came to see the palace today, but the matter of food has come to an eye." Wu Zetian asked expectantly.

Hearing Wu Zetian's words, Duan Jian smiled secretly in her heart, she knew that the huge pressure during this period of time was a little unbearable even for Wu Zetian.

"What Niangniang said is good, the food matter has indeed made great progress, if it is not expected, after today, the food shortage crisis in Chang'an City can be lifted, and Niangniang can rest easy." Duan Jian replied.

"Ah....good, good, great, Aiqing is really a minister of the imperial court, if this matter is indeed as you said, this palace must be rewarded, I don't know how much food Aiqing raised this time, and where did this food come from." The surprise came so quickly that Wu Zetian couldn't accept it for a while.

Hearing Wu Zetian's question, Duan Jian was also stunned for a moment, and after thinking about it, he said, "Hui Niangniang, as for how much food came, this Weichen really doesn't know, but he thinks it is enough for Chang'an City to use, as for where this food comes from, this ......"

"Why, is Aiqing talking about this palace, since you found this food, how can you ask three questions, not only don't you know how many comes, but you don't even know where it came from, do you really think that this palace is like such an ignorant three-year-old naughty boy, let you deceive and play." Seeing Duan Jian talking so slurred, and the specific situation was not clear, Wu Zetian suddenly had doubts in his heart, and immediately thought that Duan Jian was deceiving himself.

Seeing that Wu Zetian was about to enter the crazy mode, Duan Jian was also startled, and hurriedly said, "Niangniang is angry, Niangniang please calm your anger, please listen to Weichen, it's not that Weichen deliberately wants to deceive and play Niangniang, but this matter is indescribable, if Niangniang doesn't believe it, you can go with Weichen, and when everything happens, Niangniang will be clear, if at that time, Niangniang still feels that Weichen is cheating Niangniang, then Niangniang can cut off Weichen's head at any time." ”

Seeing that Duan Jian didn't look like a fake, Wu Zetian forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, and said with a frosty face, "Okay, this palace will follow you today to see what tricks you are playing, if there is really food, it will be fine, otherwise, not only will you be alone, but even the heads of your entire family and nine clans will fall to the ground." ”

Yanxing Gate, the largest gate in and out of the east wall of Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty, the people who enter and exit Chang'an City through here every day, no less than 100,000 people, if the Tang Dynasty and the Manchu Dynasty are the same, a city gate tax is not needed, one person and one penny, just this city gate, it can be worth a year's tax in a Zhongzhou in the Tang Dynasty.

Under the leadership of Duan Jian, Wu Zetian and Fan Lubing and other 'North Gate Scholars' were standing at the head of the city of Yanxing Gate at this time, looking at the lively scene of people coming and going under the city, Wu Zetian not only did not feel the slightest liveliness, but the disgust in his heart increased a little.

"Duan Jian, this is where you brought this palace, this palace asks you, what about the food you are talking about, will it fall from the sky after you give an order!" After believing that Duan Jian was deceiving himself, Wu Zetian was disgusted with Duan Jian, and he couldn't wait to cut him with a thousand knives right now to vent his hatred.

"Don't be impatient, the time has not yet come, the time has come, and the food will naturally arrive, in addition, Weichen not only invited Niangniang to come today, but also invited some other people to watch the miracle happening, and when they all arrive, the show is almost about to start." Duan Jian ignored Wu Zetian's disgust and anger at this time, he knew that when a miracle happened, Wu Zetian's attitude would definitely change.

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