Chapter 1066

At the end of February, although it was still cold in late spring, the sun was shining in the sky. The sun was shining on the body. It was very warm and comfortable, and I didn't feel anything.

A team is advancing slowly.

This team was the one under Gongsun Zan who escorted grain, silk, horses and gold. Because there are so many materials, the team is winding and long, forming a long line across the official road.

On the border of Jizhou, Zhang Xiu, with a few troops, has been stationed at the border.

The army is still in Gaoyang County for the time being.

Zhang Xiu has been informed that the escorted grain and war horses are on their way. When Gongsun Zan's grain, money, etc. arrived at the border, the time went by a little bit, and only on the second day of March did he deliver all the grain, war horses, etc.

Zhang Xiu took all the supplies, and then sent the troops back.

Didn't say much to each other.

And the person in charge of escorting food was also afraid of being slaughtered by Zhang Xiu, so he left soon.

Zhang Xiu went back to the border to settle down and arranged for people to put all the grain and other materials into the warehouse. Then, Zhang Xiu issued a ban, forbidding merchants to go north, forbidding merchants to transport any materials, whether it is grain, salt and iron, cloth, silk, or war horses, all materials are prohibited.

Youzhou merchants can go south with supplies, but they can't go north with supplies. The border between Youzhou and Jizhou is completely blocked, and no more merchants enter.

For Zhang Xiu, there is no influence on the situation. After all, under the rule of Zhang Xiu, the state of Qin was rich in materials, without lack of food, war horses, or money.

However, the border blockade between Qin and Yan had a huge impact on Yan.

The most direct impact is on businessmen.

In the past, businessmen went back and forth to Youzhou, Jizhou and other places to sell goods, but now they have blocked the border, allowed them to leave Youzhou but not allowed them to enter Youzhou. As a result, Youzhou has become a backwater and no longer has the chance to make money in Youzhou.

Countless businessmen left Youzhou and went south to do business. Even the local businessmen in Youzhou are cautious, because everyone can see that the situation is not good, so they must be careful.

At the beginning, Guan Jing didn't notice. When the situation was already in full swing, Guan Jingcai found that the situation was not good, because taxes were sharply reduced in a straight line.

In addition, there was a sharp drop in supplies.

The prices of many goods also began to rise.

In particular, the price of grain is almost one price a day, even to the point that there is no market for food. Originally, Gongsun Zan took out countless grains and money. Now, it is even more difficult to stabilize the grain price. After all, there is not much grain in the granary.

In this case, Guan Jing did not dare to delay and rushed into the palace. When he entered the palace and met Gongsun Zan, he immediately reported: "Your Majesty, the matter is not good."

Gongsun Zan said, "what happened?"

Guan Jing zhengse said: "although Zhang Xiu didn't send troops to attack the state of Yan, he has blocked the border between the state of Yan and the state of Qin. He only allowed our people to leave the state of Yan, and no merchants were allowed to bring food, salt, iron and other materials into the state of Yan. As a result, prices are rising in our country, and the situation is extremely difficult. "

Guan Jing looked worried and said, "it's also a thousand dollars. In the past, when prices didn't fluctuate, it was worth a thousand dollars. But now, we can't even buy 100 yuan of materials. The territory of Yan is in a mess. Today's situation is very bad, and it is even difficult for us to mediate. "

Gongsun Zan heard that, his heart thumped.

Zhang Xiu is really cunning.

But now, we take other measures to deal with the state of Yan.

Gongsun Zan said in a deep voice: "the rest of the salt and iron can be purchased from Liaodong and Koguryo, at least not particularly lacking. As for food, this is the most important thing. Is our food enough to support us today? "

Guan Jing replied: "our current grain can support us. After all, after giving Zhang Xiu 150000 stone grain, we still have some grain to store. But the problem is that the price of grain is rising, so that the sale of grain is almost suspended, and few businessmen sell grain again. This is not good news for us. "

Gongsun Zan said: "you order all the grain traders to lower the grain price. If the price of grain does not decrease, all of them will be arrested and prosecuted. "

"No, your majesty!"

As soon as Guan Jing heard this, he suddenly became nervous.

According to Gongsun Zan's arrangement, the whole Dayan kingdom would be in turmoil immediately.

Gongsun Zan said in a deep voice: "you should say why not. Now, I am also for the sake of the people to buy food and their livelihood. "

Guan Jing zhengse said: "Your Majesty, because food is not available now, so the price of food is rising. Everyone knows that food can't be transported from outside, but we can't support it by ourselves, so many people don't sell food outside. If the order is forced, I'm afraid that the only remaining vendors will not sell food any more. In the end, there is no more grain in the market. ""Son of a bitch!"

Gongsun Zan was angry and said in a deep voice: "this damn Zhang Xiu is really hateful! I gave him food and money. Unexpectedly, he still had such dark tricks. "

After a pause, Gongsun Zan asked again, "Guan situ, what do you think we should do to solve this problem in the current situation. Only in this way can the price of food be restored and the situation be stabilized. "

Guan Jing shook his head and said, "it's impossible to stabilize. The most important thing is that because of the downturn in business, taxes have plummeted, almost 70% less. If we don't have enough money, it will also lead to difficulties in the state of Yan. "

After hearing this, Gongsun Zan frowned even more.

The reduction of taxes had a huge impact on the state of Yan. In addition to the land tax, the business tax is also a crucial part. If the tax falls sharply, and Gongsun Zan has to maintain the expenditure of countless soldiers, that is a big problem.

You can't do without money.

Everything needs money and food to run, otherwise the whole country of Yan will fall into the brink of collapse.

Gongsun Zan said: "now, can we just watch the situation get worse and watch Zhang Xiu's plot succeed step by step. I will never agree to this. "

Guan Jing thought about it in his heart and said, "Your Majesty, although the domestic prices are soaring, the life of the people is hard. But for the state of Yan, it can be maintained for the time being. Because the surrounding areas of Yan state are blocked, there is no solution. "

Immediately, Guan Jing said, "when we really get into trouble, the only way we can adopt is to take the big families of the state of Yan and get food and money from them to maintain the operation of the state of Yan. Otherwise, there is nothing we can do. "

Gongsun Zan sighed: "just go one step and see one step. Today's situation, though unfavourable. However, it's not too late. As the situ of Yan state, you should pay close attention to the situation in Jicheng and even in the country. Don't make any trouble

"Here it is

Guan Jing answers and turns to leave.

But Guan Jing's face is still a worried look, it is the current environment, it is too bad.

Food is extremely scarce.

Money is also devaluing.

The whole state of Yan was already in turmoil, which Guan Jing could not solve.