Whenever wars are still frequent. Food prices will continue to rise sharply. Among these are the reasons why the war destroyed agricultural production. There are also unscrupulous businessmen who are hoarding them. Drive up food prices. But in the area under Liu Xin's rule. But this kind of thing will not happen.
Because in the process of Liu Xin's continuous expansion. Most of the farmland in various places was taken over by the government. Except for taxes. The renter is also handed over to the local government. So most of the food harvested every year. In fact, it did not fall into the hands of those big family members. Instead, he entered the granary of the government. on the other hand. Liu Xin has always attached importance to food production. Vigorously build water conservancy projects and cultivate grain seeds. This has greatly increased the output of food. Take wheat as an example. past. The main wheat producing area of Dahan is Hebei, which is under the control of Yuan Shao. The yield per unit is about two hundred catties. And now Nanyang. The yield of wheat has reached 300 catties. Not only that. In the Jingnan area. The output of rice has far exceeded that of wheat. Yield reached an unprecedented five hundred catties.
It is the guarantee of a substantial granary. Liu Xin was able to let the government determine a unified price for grain purchase and sale. Keep the price of food on the market at around 20 yuan. But this way. There was a big price difference between the area under Liu Xin's rule and other areas. Food smuggling also happens from time to time.
As an important strategic material. Of course, the sale of grain will be strictly controlled. It is impossible to smuggle food on a large scale. But to ensure that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao have a long-term confrontation. Liu Xin must expand the scale of grain smuggling. So you need to use some hidden power. Liu Xin quickly wrote a reply. Let Jushou take full responsibility for this matter. In the letter. Liu Xin also told Jushou to make good use of this opportunity. Save a person from Puyang and come back.
Cao Cao and Yuan Shao have gone to war. Liu Xin no longer has any worries. You can handle the affairs of the Western Regions with peace of mind. then. The group left Wuwei. Head westward. Through Zhangye, Jiuquan and Dunhuang counties. Finally arrived at Yumen Pass.
Yumen Pass and Yang Pass to the south are the two only roads leading to the Western Regions. Outside the customs is the vast Gobi. once Upon a time. Camel bells are here. Caravans go from east to west in an endless stream. A busy scene. And now. Standing on Guancheng and looking around. Except for the swamps all over. Vertical and horizontal gully. Upright Populus. No one can be seen outside the customs.
Liu Xin thought of her trip to the Western Regions. We must reopen the Silk Road. To restore the gate to its former prosperity. Can't help but feel proud. Can't help but poem is booming. Qian Yin said in a low voice: "The Yellow River is far above the white clouds. A lonely city, Wanren Mountain."
This popular "Liangzhou Ci" was of course "plagiarized" by Liu Xin. But he only read the first half and couldn't read it anymore. Because the following two sentences are "Why should Qiang flute blame Yangliu. The spring breeze does not pass Yumen Pass" Obviously it is not in line with the current situation.
Jia Xu was listening intently with a pious face. But there is no following. I can’t help but say with some regret: "The subordinates have long heard that the lord’s literary talent is unparalleled in the world. Today I can hear the lord’s singing with my own ears. It is really comforting what I want in life. It’s just the lord’s poem..."
Liu Xin waved her hand. He said sternly: "The great cause is unfinished. How can Liu have any leisure time. It's getting late. Let's get out."
Just when Liu Xin led the brigade to leave Yumenguan to go straight to the city of Shanshan, the city of mud. A caravan also quietly left Runan. Enter the territory of Qiao County. Both Runan and Qiaojun originally belonged to Yuan Shu's territory. Now it belongs to Liu Xin. Go back to Cao Cao. But the contact between the two places is still very frequent. There are often caravans. Of course. There are more smuggling teams that haunt the two places. Because Runan is mountainous. There are many secret trails. And Liu Xin's local army here has not yet been formed. Therefore, it has become the hardest hit area for smuggling. The smuggled goods are of course mainly grain. Sometimes a small amount of paper and white porcelain are mixed.
but. The caravan that set off quietly at night did not take the same path as other smuggling caravans. It's a sunny avenue. Because this caravan is very hard backstage. As the saying goes. There are people on top of them.
This caravan comes from Mi's family in Xuzhou. The Mi family is second to none in Xuzhou. But put it in the whole world of Han. It's nothing. But the head of the Mi family, Mi Zhu, is now the official in charge of the world business at the Ministry of Households. Doing business has unique conditions for the Mi family. Therefore, this caravan holds an official certificate. You can walk out of the highway. Of course. What is listed on the voucher cannot be a strategic material such as food. It is also impossible to specialize in products such as tea, silk and white porcelain. It is clearly recorded on it. Just some ordinary goods.
according to rules. No matter which caravan exits. They are only released after strict inspections. The regular army garrison stationed on the border is not controlled by the local government. and so. Even if someone can get official credentials. If you carry prohibited items. They will also choose to take those secret trails.
But Mi's caravan is in a special situation. Because now the soldiers stationed at the border are soldiers of the Fourth Army. Zhang Liao, the commander of the Fourth Army Corps, is Mi's son-in-law. The leader of this caravan is Zhang Liao's brother-in-law Mi Fang. A few days ago. The soldiers here were notified by Zhang Liao. Mi's caravan should be released without inspection. Of course. Even with such conveniences. The Mi family didn't dare to pass the customs openly in full view. So I chose to pass the customs quietly at night.
One enters the boundary of Qiaojun. Mi Fang's head rose up. His goods are all in short supply. There is not only the food that Cao Cao needs most urgently. There are also luxury items such as Xiangzhi and white porcelain that are loved by the upper class. Especially food. This time, Mi Fang managed to carry as many as 100,000 stones in one go. With this shipment. Mi Fang is the uncle on Cao Cao's site. You can walk sideways.
Runan is the hardest hit area for smuggling. Runan of Qiaojun borders. Smugglers from Runan can be seen everywhere there. And most of those smuggling merchants will also dispose of the goods smuggled through the hard work in Qiao County. Anyway, what these smugglers get are all food and other goods that are urgently needed by the locals. The local government also closed one eye. Rarely take the initiative to inquire.
But the sudden appearance of a huge caravan like Mi Fang. Still attracted the attention of the government. When Mi Fang and the others came to the outside of Qiaojun City. He was blocked by a team of officials. He asked: "What's in the car. Where is it going to?"
Mi Fang waved his hand. The servant behind him hurriedly presented the voucher issued by the government.
Although the princes who ruled against each other were hostile to each other. But private trade has not stopped. but. All localities have certain regulations on the goods that are allowed to be bought and sold. For example, here is Liu Xin. It is not allowed to sell food out of the country. And in the area under the jurisdiction of Cao Cao. However, the purchase of white porcelain is prohibited. Restrict the purchase of Xiangzhi.
Among the goods shipped by Mi Fang. Mainly these three products. but. The vouchers issued by the government did not contain the names of these commodities. Some are just coarse cloth, sacks, kudzu roots and the like. Existing daily necessities. There are also common medicinal herbs. Anyway, these are worthless things.
The officer in the lead turned over the voucher several times. There is no flaw at all. Of course there are no flaws. This is Mi Zhu personally opened from the household department. The voucher is written in high-grade Xiang paper. There is an anti-counterfeiting mark of the Ministry of Households on it. Others can't pretend to come. Such a certificate. The officials in Qiaoxian County have also seen it. People who can get such credentials. They are all people with faces and faces over there.
but. This is Qiaojun. Not Liu Xin's site. Therefore, these officials did not treat Mi Fang differently because of his ability to obtain such evidence. Instead, he roared carelessly: "Open everything in the car. I want to check."
A man in charge is quick to see the opportunity. Quietly stuffed a small purse in the hand of the officer. He smiled and said: "Brothers have worked hard. A little bit. Please brothers have a cup of tea."
usually. This purse is shot. All problems are solved. But today the official leader is a little surprising. Not only doesn't pick up that purse. With a sneer, he pulled out his saber. He shouted: "Don't let go. I'm not welcome."
Mi Fang shouted in a deep voice: "Do you dare."
Although it is in someone else's location. But Mi Fang was not afraid at all. Although he came here for smuggling. But it was smuggling under the secret order of Liu Xin. These people who escorted the vehicle were all good players selected from the Fourth Army. Escorted with a cart. There are as many as a thousand people. Where do you put these more than a dozen officials in your eyes. And here is not far from Runan. The tens of thousands of troops stationed there are his backing. He is confident.
With Mi Fang's cry, he stopped drinking. Dozens of guards standing behind him drew out the knives first. It shocked the foreign officials of the past ten years. Back again and again.
Mi Fang snorted coldly. Lead people step by step into the city gate. Say loudly: "To tell you the truth. This car is loaded with grain. What do you want to do."
Although Cao Cao welcomes food from other places. But things not listed on the official certificate are considered smuggled. According to the law, it can even be confiscated. but. Under normal circumstances. Everyone knows it well. The official is a little bit better. Smugglers make profits. Everyone is happy. Although Mi Fang smuggled it for the first time. But they also know the rules. It's just that the official position today seems a bit unsound.
The officials saw Mi Fang aggressively. On the contrary, a little at a loss.
At this time. A man walked out of the city gate with his hands behind his back. Chao Mi Fang arched his hands. Said: "Brother. Can you take a step to speak."
Mi Fang pressed the hilt with his hand. He asked vigilantly: "Who are you?"
The man waved his hand to the officials. Waiting for several officials to bow and retreat. Then he said: "In Xia Nai is the prefect Liu Dai of Qiaojun. How many of these people offended just now. Don't be surprised."
Mi Fang always felt that today's matter was strange. These officials refused to accept bribes. It's like a cat suddenly doesn't eat fishy. Now he finally understands. It turned out that there was this prefect next to him. Could not help letting go. Give a deep ceremony. Said: "It turned out to be Lord Liu. Please forgive Caomin for being rude. I don't know what the Lord has ordered."
Liu Dai gave a gift. Said: "If the brother's car is really food, then Liu will buy it all. I don't know if I can agree."