Chapter 1706

When the new Emperor Li Sheng ascended the throne, there was a customary amnesty. Although it was a feudal era and the traffic was not so developed, Chang'an city felt the kindness of the new emperor on the same day and began to celebrate.

Li Sheng ascended the throne and took out a large amount of gold and silver from the Treasury in the imperial palace. All the people in Chang'an capital, whether infants or old, can get a silver or two. Don't underestimate the purchasing power of a silver or two. You know, in the current Tang Dynasty, a silver or two is enough for a family of three to live for half a month.

After all, Li Sheng is not stupid. He knows how many moths are in the upstream and downstream of the household. Today, only 1000 people are left by the 30000 forbidden army to guard the palace, and the rest are handed out door-to-door from Chang'an residents with all kinds of rosters.

As soon as this incident happened, there were people everywhere who paid homage to the Imperial Palace, the slums in the west of the city, and many beggars, vagrants, or ordinary people who had fallen here because of various hardships were more grateful.

In front of an ordinary shanty town with four members of the family, a young man knelt excitedly to thank the emperor for his kindness, then turned around and shouted, "father, mother, we have money to send for a doctor for Yan'er."

The young man's name is Wang Peizhong. His family used to be quite good in Chang'an. The native Chang'an people have an ancestral old house in the east of the city. Wang father Wang Tiexiong is also a professional blacksmith. He eats by craft and keeps a small family that can live.

Such a beautiful life, because the youngest daughter Wang Yan was seriously ill, she lost her family.

Not to mention that the ancestral house had been sold long ago. Wang Tiexiong still owed a lot of foreign debt. He was tired and ill a few days ago in order to pay off the debt. Fortunately, Wang Tiexiong was too tired and hard to fall ill. He could recover as long as he had a little rest and recuperation for a day or two.

Wang Yan's illness is the trouble. So far, it has not improved. She is almost terminally ill.

Her illness is not terrible for modern people in the 21st century. The high fever caused by tetanus does not subside. Modern people, that is, the society in the age of no spirit, can be solved with a few injections. But in ancient times, it can make countless front-line soldiers fear serious diseases and countless famous doctors helpless.

Of course, symptoms such as high fever caused by tetanus do not necessarily mean death. The Wang family sold their house and borrowed money. They also decided to fight it.

"Huangen is mighty. If Yan'er can get better, you must remember who gave our life. Come on, I'll ask Dr. Li right away. You can take care of Yan'er at home."

Wang Yan's tetanus is also a tragedy. It's just that when she was playing outside, she was surprised by a golden horse in the Earl's house. The other party cut Wang Yan down with a knife, which hurt Wang Yan, although she didn't die

I had a tetanus afterwards.

To the Earl's palace? Wang Tiexiong, the mainstay of the Wang family, is just a small blacksmith. He doesn't dare to pursue any responsibility. He doesn't dare to file a lawsuit. He will spend all his money to save his daughter.

Dr. Li in his mouth is also a famous doctor and a well-known good doctor, which is respected by countless ordinary people.

When Wang Tiexiong left, Wang Peizhong waited excitedly. Only one incense burning time passed, the little boy changed his face and looked warily at the figures coming in front.

A young man in front laughed, "Er Gou, today the new emperor ascended the throne to benefit all the people. Your family is also four Liang silver? Should we change the debt owed to your master Liu?"

Wang Peizhong was timid and still showed a flattering smile. "Master Liu, this is not the agreed debt repayment date. My sister is at a critical juncture..."

Liu Ye, a young man with gorgeous clothes, is a loan lender in the civilian area in the east of the city. It is said that he has a thick background and is a walking under the noble house.

Be reasonable. It's natural to owe money.

But the two liang silver they borrowed from Master Liu agreed on a one month deadline. Today it's only six days.

As long as his father goes back to work in the blacksmith shop, Wang Peizhong can follow suit and work harder. There is still hope to pay back. The three members of the family can live and eat for half a month as long as they only need one or two silver. As a blacksmith with good craftsmanship, Wang Tiexiong's salary is not too low. He basically has three or two a month.

The queen mother can also do some female workers to earn some subsidies, and Wang Peizhong is also growing.

Liu Ye was not the only one who borrowed the debts from the Wang family. Originally, some relatives and friends, Wang Tiexiong's colleagues and so on borrowed some of them, just to save their sister who had a high fever for several days and used too many precious medicinal materials.

The old houses have been sold. You can imagine how much money has been invested before and after. After all, this is Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Empire. Even the old houses in civilian areas are of great value. It is said that if honest ministers are transferred to Chang'an from other places, ordinary houses can't afford to buy and can only be rented.

Of course, this is only for honest ministers and gluttonous people such as corruption and bribery, which is certainly not included.

With a smile to please, Wang Peizhong reluctantly took out ten Wen copper coins, "Master Liu, please bear more..."

Mr. Liu didn't even look at the ten Wen. He grinned and said, "the agreed time is not up, but I seriously doubt your ability to repay the debt. Take out four Liang silver and I'll turn around and go. Otherwise, don't blame me for not thinking about the old relationship and starting ruthlessly."

Wang Peizhong was shocked again, "Master Liu, this..."

Even if the agreed bad debt date is reached, it is impossible to make four or two. He knows that lenders like Mr. Liu lend at usury, with a general annual interest rate of 100%.

The emperor of the Tang Dynasty, merciful, has long issued a corresponding law. The annual interest rate of private lending shall not exceed 30%, but in the process of governance, it is still officials at all levels who supervise the market, and the most active private lenders are all running dogs of such high-ranking officials and dignitaries... You can imagine that the laws of the emperor of the Tang Dynasty are obviously to make high-ranking officials and dignitaries earn less. This is "competing for profits with the people", How can they promise?

The annual interest rate of 100% is already an ordinary market. As a teenager in Beijing, Wang Peizhong has occasionally heard that in some foreign cities, some guys play more crazy. In one year, the annual interest rate of 100% is recalculated in the principal and maintained 100% next time.

That is to say, you borrowed ten Liang, and you have to pay back 20 liang when it expires in a year. No money? The next year is based on 20 liang of principal, and 40 Liang will be returned when due. Is there no money? The third year is eighty-two.

The Wang family knows the horror of usury. They can easily sell their children and women. However, they don't borrow the monthly interest? A month's loan can't be 100% crazy.

Nine out and thirteen back.

They actually lent 128 yuan and returned 226 yuan afterwards.

After the shock, Wang Peizhong didn't dare to resist. Wang Peizhong knelt down and kowtowed, "Master Liu, just give me a break. Have mercy on our family. My sister is counting on this four Liang silver to save her life."

Master Liu laughed loudly, "pity you, who will pity me? However, it's not impossible for you to extend it. Well, sign this deed of sale, and I'll let you wait for more than 20 days to pay your debts."

In the laughter, he took out a deed of betrayal.

Of course, it's bullshit to question the ability of the Wang family to repay their debts. Wang Tiexiong is skilled and famous. Otherwise, how can he get a high salary? He is a normal operation. He takes advantage of the fire to rob and throw stones in the well. He wants the Wang family to sign a deed of betrayal, be a slave and a maid, and work for him for nothing all his life.

From the moment he borrowed the money, he wanted to do it like this. How could he think that the old Emperor didn't know what was crazy today and became a Buddhist in his forties? The new emperor is also crazy and just ascended the throne. In the past, it was good to grant amnesty to the world, reduce some sentences to prisoners in prison, and distribute rice grain for one day to ordinary people. This time, it was bleeding directly.