Leng Yi said: "Maybe the people need help the most at that time, right?"

Mr. Dong said: "Yes. At that time, some big households would lend grain to the people, but the interest was very high, up to five cents. But the people had nothing to eat, so they had to borrow it, and then pay it back after harvesting the grain in the autumn harvest."

Leng Yi thought for a while and said: "I remember there seems to be a granary system called Changpingcang. That is, when the price of grain is very low after the autumn harvest, the court will spend money to buy grain and store it. When the harvest stops in summer, the price of grain will be very high.

When the time comes, we will sell the grain to the people at a low price to stabilize the price of grain."

Master Dong shook his head and said: "This dynasty has never had such a granary."

In the Song Dynasty, this kind of Changpingcang system only appeared in the prefectures and counties near the capital in the late Song Dynasty. It took more than ten years before it was promoted nationwide. Therefore, Leng Yi did not have this system at this time.

Leng Yi said: "Okay, let's do this. You can buy thirty oxen with thirty taels, and then rent them to the people in the village for farming, so that they can start farming as soon as possible, so that more people can use it."

Cow. Please help me think about the appropriate rent. It shouldn’t be too high. One penny of profit is about the same. Those who have no money now can use the grain that will be harvested after autumn to offset it. The rest of the money will be used to buy grain, and wait until the summer when the supply is low.

Sell ​​it to the people at a slightly higher price than now. Those rich people get five cents of profit, while mine is no more than two cents of profit. In this way, the people can survive and I can also make some profits. What do you think, sir?"

Mr. Dong stood up, bowed and said, "Students deeply admire Dong Weng for his righteousness and giving away money! However, there is not much gain for Dong Weng in this way."

"Serving as an official will bring benefits to one party. If one more common people can have food to eat, I will be happy. If this is feasible, let's do it. I don't understand these things about Qiangu. So I entrusted my husband with full authority to help handle it."

"When students accept the order, they must make sure that the accounts are clear and the people benefit." Master Dong said, "However, the money is still too little. If Dong Weng asks the prefect to find a way, he can use some money from the imperial relief fund to supplement it.

It might be better to go in."

Leng Yi shook his head: "I don't want my money to be mixed up with the court's money. In order to avoid people saying that I am acting for personal gain, at that time, I couldn't help the people and I was in trouble. I'd better try my best to help as much as I can."

"What Dong Weng is worried about is very true! Let the students do it now!"

"Well, we'll go back tomorrow. We have to get this done quickly. Then we'll drive the cows back together."

Mr. Dong nodded in agreement, called Mr. Wu, told him the matter, and asked him to go buy cattle with his bodyguard. After all, these thirty taels of gold were a considerable sum.

After Mr. Dong and others left, the prefect's Yamen sent Zaoli to take the greeting card from Magistrate Liao and invited Leng Yi to go to the prefect's Yamen for a banquet. Leng Yi was a little strange. He had just eaten yesterday. Why did he want to eat again today? So he took it with him

Yin Jiu, Cheng Luojie and others came to the prefect's Yamen.

This time it was a private banquet organized by Magistrate Liao, and Leng Yi was the only one. In addition, Yin Jiu and Cheng Luojie were also invited to attend.

After three drinks and five dishes, Leng Yi saw that Magistrate Liao was hesitating and seemed to have something to do, which was a little strange. However, he didn't ask and just lowered his head to eat the food and drink.

Finally, Magistrate Liao said: "Master Leng, there is something I have to say."

"Sir, please speak." Leng Yi cupped his hands and said.

"That's it," Magistrate Liao glanced at him and then at Yin Jiu and Cheng Luojie. "An urgent document came from the six gates of the capital, saying that there was urgent official business at the six gates and that Yin Jiu and Cheng Luojie needed to be arrested.

The two head catchers, sisters, and other agents were all transferred back to the six gates of the capital to handle the matter. So..., haha, your security and defense can only be left to your yamen agents."

Leng Yi was a little stunned, thinking that the Luojie sisters were not sent by Queen Kaibao to protect him? Why did Liumen also transfer them back? Obviously, this official document was a cover, and the real reason was definitely not like this. However,

, This was not easy to say to Magistrate Liao, so he cupped his hands and smiled and said: "That's right. Originally, a small magistrate with a humble position would not dare to work for people from six gates in the capital to be guards. These are all transfer envoys."

It is only with the grace of the magistrate that I can enjoy such honors. Now that Liumen has called them back, it is natural that I should obey the arrangements of your Majesty without any hesitation."

A smile appeared on Magistrate Liao's face, he twirled his beard and nodded, saying: "In that case, let them return to the capital today. Cheng Luo'an, who you left behind in the county government, arrested the leaders, and I also ordered them to go directly to the capital."

Rush to the capital to recover. Fortunately, we have a police officer with us. There are also police officers in the county. You can make arrangements according to your needs."

"yes!"

Magistrate Liao looked at him, still feeling a little guilty, and said: "You have been assassinated by assassins continuously. The situation was originally very dangerous. Now that you suddenly withdraw your guards, you will be in trouble if you really encounter assassins. Alas! So! So

, you must take strict precautions and take necessary defensive measures."

"I understand. I thank you for your concern."

"If Master Leng needs my help with anything, just ask."

"Okay." Leng Yi thought for a while and said, "Our Yinling Mountains are high and the water is deep, and the people are poor. Now we are about to face spring plowing, but there is a serious shortage of cattle. I have raised funds to buy thirty cattle, but it is far from enough.

I wonder if you can negotiate with the Bazhou cattle dealer to rent the cattle to us at a cheaper price. We can use them as soon as possible and return them to Zhao intact. Is that possible?"

Magistrate Liao sighed: "You, don't you worry about your own safety? Why don't you think about the people's spring plowing?"

Leng Yi smiled bitterly and said: "It's a blessing, not a curse, but you can't avoid it. Taking a humble position as an official in Yinling, a place of exile where thieves are rampant, you have already put life and death aside. There is no need to bury bones in a mulberry tree, there are green hills everywhere in the world!"

"

The last two sentences were quoted from ** poems, impassioned and resonant. Magistrate Liao not only praised the verses, but also said: "Good! Well said! - In this case, I will definitely try my best to fulfill Lord Leng's wish."

The matter is all taken care of by me. I guarantee that when you leave tomorrow, you will take the cattle with you!"

After dinner, Leng Yi had tea in the living room, while Magistrate Liao met with Yin Jiu and Cheng Luojie to have a secret talk alone. But it didn't take long before they all came out.

According to the arrangements of Magistrate Liao, Yin Jiu and Cheng Luojie escorted Leng Yi back to the inn, picked up his luggage and headed to the capital overnight.

Returning to Yinling Inn, Cheng Luojie closed the door, threw herself into Leng Yi's arms, and burst into tears.

Leng Yi hugged her and forced a smile: "What's wrong? It's not a good idea to go back to the capital. Why are you crying?"

"I can't bear to leave you!"

"Hey, my three-year term is up and I have to go to Beijing to report on my duties and be transferred. Can't we meet then?"

"At that time, I'm afraid I'm already married!"

"You can't meet someone after you get married?"

Cheng Luojie wiped away her tears and looked at him: "No matter who I marry, as long as you come, I will secretly come out to see you! I will be with you!" After that, she hugged Leng Yi's neck and kissed her.

Tears rolled down the corners of his eyes again.

Leng Yi hugged her waist and kissed her back. After a long time, he separated. Leng Yi put his lips to her ear and whispered: "Can't you not marry him?"

Cheng Luojie raised her eyes and looked at him, stunned.

"Be my concubine! Okay?"

Cheng Luojie shook her head bitterly: "I told you, my parents will not allow us to be concubines for others."

"Then let's be an equal wife!"

Cheng Luojie burst into laughter, and smiled bitterly: "What nonsense are you talking about! There is no such thing as an equal wife. There is no day in the sky, and the idea of ​​an equal wife is just deceiving yourself and others! My parents will not agree to it."

Leng Yi looked at her helplessly.

Cheng Luojie hugged him and said: "I am very satisfied that you have this heart! Thank you! I'm leaving. - I will wait for you to come!"

"I will definitely come!"

Cheng Luojie looked at him with tears in her eyes and said: "I'm not with you, you must take care of yourself and be careful..." At this point, she let go of Leng Yi and took out a small, flat rectangular bag from her sleeve.

He handed the box to Leng Yi and said, "This is a device for shooting flying knives. I'll teach you how to use it. When you encounter an assassin, you can defend yourself. Although it may not work, it's better than nothing, and I feel more at ease."

"What did you use when I used it?"

"Don't worry, I basically don't use this equipment anymore. It's faster and more accurate to use my hands. This is what I used before. There are ten handles in a box, which can be used to shoot continuously or one by one."

After that, he helped Leng Yi roll up his sleeves and tied the throwing knife box under his arm. He taught him how to activate the mechanism and release the throwing knives.

After Leng Yi learned it, he activated the mechanism, pointed at the wall and raised his wrist, he heard a series of soft sounds, and ten flying knives were nailed to the wall.

Cheng Luojie then taught him how to put the flying knife into the box, taught him the key points of shooting the flying knife, and asked him to practice it several times until he was satisfied.

At this time, Yin Jiu's voice came from outside the door: "Captain Cheng, are you ready? It's time to go!"

"It'll be fine soon." Cheng Luojie replied with a tearful tone. She hugged Leng Yi again and said in a low voice: "Brother Yi, let me tell you the truth, the superiors found traces of the baby in another state and county.

It was the thing we were looking for at your place. We were sure that the thing was not at your place, so we evacuated us. However, I am very worried about you, because it is impossible for those killers to know this top-secret information, and they will still come to kill you.

.This is what worries me the most. However, as long as we withdraw, they will soon know that the things are not with you, and they will give up assassinating you. Therefore, you only need to survive this period, and you will be safe.

.”

Leng Yi breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "That's great! I finally don't have to worry about being assassinated."

"During this period, you must not go out easily. Just hide in the yamen and arrange the yamen guards to protect you. However, your yamen's police officers have average martial arts skills and may not be able to protect you. Therefore, you'd better disguise yourself, or

It's safest to go out and hide for a while so that the killer can't find you."

"I understand, I will do what you want."

Cheng Luojie hugged him tightly and said, "Promise me that you will come to the capital to meet me safely! Ah?!"

"I promise you! I will come to the capital to see you safely!"

"Brother Yi...!"

The two hugged each other tightly, as if they wanted to spend the next three years apart in one kiss. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!