As soon as Zhang Biao heard it, he knew that what he said was true.

The capital is different from other places, and many people in the market only get a dozen yuan for a day's work.

If you save a little, it is only enough to buy a few days of rations, and you usually have to worry about the next meal after eating the last meal, and you will starve if you do less work for a day.

They also have no land, so their lives are precarious, and they are most affected by food prices.

There are many such people in all the squares in the southern city.

Zhang Biao also realized the seriousness, nodded and said, "Okay, let's leave early." ”

After changing their clothes, the two came to the gate of the southern city.

At this time, the city gate had just opened, and the merchants who entered the city and the people in the suburbs of Beijing lined up in a long line, with noisy voices and neighing mules and horses.

Even if the action is fast, the bricks and timber pulled from the suburbs of Beijing are still lined up in the center of the line, and the city guards check them one by one.

Seeing this, Yang Xiao hurriedly stepped forward, said a few words to the leader of the city guard with a hippie smile, and at the same time quietly stuffed the scattered silver.

"The one in the back, come over first!"

The two were obviously very familiar, and the commander of the city guard directly arranged to cut in line, and the others in line were commonplace, and they just whispered a few complaints.

At this time, Zhengyang Street was not too crowded, and the two led the way, and more than a dozen trucks of masonry, stone and wood crossed the street, and turned right into Yongle Fangfang Lane.

From here, you can go directly to Fengyi Fang.

The craftsmen of Guojiawan were already waiting on the side of the alley, either wearing hats on their heads, or smearing their faces black, all of which were disguised.

Everyone didn't talk nonsense, and went straight to the car.

Even then, it was a little late.

When I arrived at Chongxianfang, many people had already flocked to the whole alley.

Their faces were full of anxiety and they were talking.

"The other grain stores are closed, and I heard that only Chongxianfang still buys grain..."

"Why is there a sudden food shortage?"

"Who knows, those grain store bosses, none of them dare to come forward, and they can't find anyone when they come to the door."

"Humph! I'm afraid you don't know, this year's grain harvest in various states is not good, and those rich people secretly buy all the grain, most of them to hoard and buy low. ”

"Damn, is this still going to let people live?"

"There are more people in the West Market, I heard that there is a fight, and the people of the West City Department have closed the door..."

At this moment, there was a commotion at the gate of Chongxian Fang.

"What, do you need money to enter the workshop?"

"Haven't heard of anything like this yet!"

In the face of the anger of the people, the Wuhou of Chongxian Fang waved the stick in his hand and said viciously: "There are so many people, you can't squeeze in the square, and you can't wait obediently if you can't afford the money, and it's not that you won't be allowed to enter." ”

"I'll give! I'll give! ”

A few neatly dressed people, without saying a word, paid and rushed into the workshop.

Seeing that someone took the lead, many people also paid for it.

After a while, someone went out with a bag of food, and the surrounding people inquired.

"Is there really food in there?"

"Yes, but the price is thirty percent higher than in the past, and the price is limited to five catties per person, so I won't sell it if I have more."

As soon as these words came out, more people suddenly paid for the door.

Seeing this, Yang Xiao and a few people bowed their heads and sneered: "This is a means of taking advantage of the fire to rob, look, I will say that the grain is sold out later, and let people go back." ”

Guo Laohan, the leader of the craftsmen, was stunned and said: "The capital is so big, there will be a shortage of food, what should the people do if they make trouble?" ”

"Don't worry, I can't make trouble today."

Yang Xiao squinted his eyes and said in a low voice: "They will definitely say that there will be a batch of grain shipped tomorrow, but the price will increase, first come, first served, whoever dares to make trouble, will not sell it tomorrow!"

"The adults in the court, they don't have time to play this trick, and they don't need to take risks, looking at this method, it should be that some sons want to get some pocket money..."

The craftsmen were dumbfounded when they heard the words.

Guo Wadang shook his head and scolded: "Made, this black-hearted person is more ruthless than the robber. ”

Sure enough, soon a Wuhou shouted loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, the grain store has informed you that they have been sold out today, so go back." ”

"What?!"

When the people heard this, they immediately made an uproar.

"I'm still waiting for the rice to go to the pot at home, what should I do..."

"Get out of the way, I'm going to go in and have a look!"

"You must be hoarders!"

"Beat this black-skinned dog to death!"

Seeing the surging emotions of the crowd, Wu Hou, who blocked the door of the fang, also became nervous, clenched his stick, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Don't worry!"

The leading Wuhou hurriedly shouted: "Tomorrow! There's another batch of grain arriving tomorrow, so you can come early tomorrow......"

At this moment, someone shouted: "Hurry, the West Market is open, the imperial court is going to open and close the position, and it is still cheap over there, don't cheap these dog thieves!" ”

Suddenly, the flow of people crowded outward, and they all ran fast, for fear of being preempted.

A hint of mockery flashed in the eyes of Wuhou, who was guarding the door, and he turned around and said, "Brothers, I will go to the grain store to get things later, and I will be the east tonight, Guangfu Building!" ”

"Brother Wang, open up!"

Looking at the scene in front of him, Guo Wadang shook his head speechlessly, "People say that it is difficult to mix in the capital, and it is true." ”

Yang Xiao said with a smile: "The way of the world is like this, where there are people, there are all kinds of calculations, from ancient times to the present, all times are like birds." ”

"Let's go, don't miss the hour..."

Fengyi Fang is located in the westernmost side of Yujing City, not far from the West Gate, dealing in funeral white items, some unlucky, so the flow of people is scarce.

Zhang Biao found Fang Zheng Zhoutong.

This is a thin old man who runs the largest coffin shop and has a lot of prestige in Fengyi Fang.

"Zhou Fangzheng, I'm in trouble."

"Zhang Zhu... No, Brother Zhang is polite, don't worry, no one bothers in that remote place, just live with peace of mind. ”

The two had dealt with each other before.

Even if Zhang Biao quit his six-door errand, Zhou Tong also hoped to make a good fate, and he didn't want to stuff any money.

After all, there is a ruthless person in the workshop, and he can also suppress those bull ghosts and snake gods who come to fight the autumn wind......

"The foundation needs to be re-laid!"

Guo Wadang is an experienced man, and after turning around, he found a problem, shook his head and said in a low voice: "This broken temple has been broken for some years, and there has been waterlogging, if you want to build a stable secret room, the foundation must be firm..."

Seeing this, Yang Xiao bowed his hand and said: "You guys are busy first, there are a lot of chores in the gang today, Brother Zhang, if there is anything to say directly!" ”

"Brother Yang, go slowly!"

After sending Yang Hu away, Zhang Biao took Guo Wadang and a few people along the dry well and entered the cave.

He wasn't afraid of being found out in secret.

One is that these people will leave Beijing after finishing their work.

Second, he didn't want to do anything secret, but just find a quiet place to practice magic.

"It's a nice place..."

Guo Wadang didn't ask much, turned around and pondered: "The ancient well is the entrance, it's not very convenient, so it's simply sealed, and a secret room is built in the Taoist temple, and an exit leads directly to the outside of the workshop!" ”

Zhang Biao's eyes lit up, "According to the words of Guo's predecessors, besides, this cave also has to be renovated..."

……

While they were busy, the West Market, far away in the north of the city, was already in chaos.

At today's court meeting, Prime Minister Liu Ji and others hurried to Qionghua Hall to explain the situation in the city.

Emperor Zhao Mian was furious when he heard this, and ordered the criminal department to strictly investigate, and at the same time opened the regular position to calm down the people's grievances.

Outside the regular closing position, the black pressure is crowded with people.

"Only one person gives three catties?"

"That's enough!"

Panic and anger spread through the crowd.

Some people were enthusiastic and began to push Wuhou, and some even shouted that they wanted to break into Changping to grab grain.

"What are you yelling about!"

Situ Bo, the household servant who came to deal with the matter, angrily reprimanded: "This is the kindness of the saints, you don't know what to do!" ”

"If there is no restriction, those who are greedy for profit and forget righteousness will buy it in a big way, can you grab it?"

"Don't worry, Chang Ping has grain in the position, and the Holy Lord has ordered someone to investigate this matter thoroughly, and there will be results soon."

"Where is Jin Wuwei, show me a good idea, if anyone dares to pick quarrels and provoke trouble, they will be taken away and put in prison!"

After a combination of soft and hard words, coupled with more and more, Jin Wuwei, who was eyeing him fiercely, finally no one dared to make trouble and obediently lined up to buy food.

Seeing that the scene subsided, Situ Bo, the head of the household, breathed a sigh of relief, and after entering the granary, he took a few looks, and his face immediately became gloomy.

"It's enough for a few days."

"If this is the case today, after three days, the position will be empty."

"Bring that dog thief here!"

As soon as the words fell, there was a wolf-like guard, dragging the trembling steward over.

Situ Bo's eyes flashed with murderous intent, "I don't care who is behind you, go back and tell your master, this official will sit here tonight, and before tomorrow morning, vomit out all the food for me!" ”

"Let's go, take someone to watch him!"

After a lot of chaos, night finally fell.

Situ Bo sat in the courtyard of Changping, surrounded by torches, but no one came to bring grain.

"Report!"

A Xiaowei soldier hurriedly came, his face was ugly, and he arched his hand and said: "Lord Hui, the grain officer took a turn in Taipingfang, and hanged himself when he returned home." ”

"Hmm."

Situ Bo nodded lightly and took a sip of tea calmly, how could there be any anger in the day.

Of course, he knew who sold the grain.

I even knew that the grain had long been dispersed to the states and entered the Hao Clan's grain depot.

But he can't afford to mess with those people.

Make a gesture and get rid of this pot.

Tomorrow, I'm afraid the court will be lively...

In the distance, near the wall of the square, Zhang Biao ran quickly, hiding in the dark from time to time, and soon came to the north city of Gudefang.

Outside the door, Cui Laodao turned around anxiously, touching the cold sweat on his forehead from time to time, and secretly looked to the side.

Next to him, a silver-armored woman stood against a large gun, quietly staring at the moonlight, her face full of sadness......