The Academy of Literature in Ning An County was even larger than the county government. It was the same everywhere in the human race. This was because the Academy of Literature not only had the Holy Temple and was responsible for all kinds of sacrificial ceremonies, it also had tens of thousands of examination rooms, schools, and residences. ≧,
The square in front of the Holy Temple was very wide and could hold more than 100,000 people.
Scholars from all over Ning An County had entered since dawn. There were more than 60,000 people, ranging from elementary students to Grand Scholars. There were also many non-scholars standing outside the Academy of Literature, hoping to benefit from Fang Yun's lecture.
Some of the people at the entrance of the Academy of Literature were the most special. There were a large number of women standing there, and all of them had big bellies.
Some of them were chanting, "Fang Xusheng, please bless me with a son who can become a High Scholar and bring honor to my ancestors."
"Fang Xusheng, please bless me with a son who can become a High Scholar!"
Around these pregnant women, there were many married women. Like the pregnant women, they also wanted to benefit from Fang Xusheng's lecture, hoping that their children would be smarter.
Around the married women, there were many parents with children no older than five or six years old. Some were even carrying babies a few months old. They had not officially entered elementary school, but to their parents, being able to listen to Fang Xusheng's lecture would be of great help to them.
Fang Yun had not arrived yet, and the crowd was whispering.
"I heard that the price of grain has skyrocketed today!"
"It's always like this when there's a shortage of food. My family has already bought four hundred catties of grain, enough to last us until the winter wheat ripens."
"Your family bought it, but mine didn't. In Ning An City, there are at least tens of thousands of families who only buy grain for ten days at a time. We're not as rich as you! "
"Don't worry, no matter how powerful those grain merchants are, they can't beat Fang Xusheng's authority! As long as Fang Xusheng gives the order, the grain stores will definitely lower their prices. "
"Those small grain stores are fine, but which big grain store is easy to deal with? They're either rich or aristocratic. Even the imperial court can't do anything to them. "
"Stop arguing. It's almost time. Fang Xusheng is about to start his lecture. We'll talk about the grain prices after the lecture! "
Fang Xusheng walked in the Academy of Literature, but he was thinking about the grain prices.
"It's easy to solve the problem of grain prices and help the victims. However, it's difficult to ensure that the rating doesn't drop in the process." Fang Yun thought as he walked.
Ao Huang said in a low voice, "Fang Yun, why don't you instigate the people? In any case, your livelihood is no longer high. You might as well let those grain companies suffer as well. "
Fang Yun shook his head and said, "Nonsense. Since ancient times, it's taboo. Years ago, a Cabinet elder Fang Xusheng's faction faction. Cabinet Minister Minister Li's faction faction. The nephew of one of the Cabinet Elders was Hanlin, who held the post of Prefecture Overseer and was in charge of governing a prefecture. In the end, he gave it his all and used the people to build momentum. He wanted to win the hearts of the people by publicizing his political achievements, forcing the Cabinet and the Imperial Family to fight for the position of Marquis of Prefecture and Cabinet Councilor to ensure that his faction did not fall. Unfortunately, he was dismissed by the cabinet and the royal family and lost his official position. He died of depression a few years later. "
Ao Huang said, "Why don't you use the Dragon Palace's name to help the people of Ning An County?"
Fang Yundao said, "If you can think of it, why can't I, as a county magistrate, think of it? It's not that you can't do it. It's just that you can't solve this problem with your ability. You'll be downgraded. You can't use it until the last moment. If you can't think of a better plan, you can use this method. "
"Sigh, yes. It's easy to help the people, but it's too difficult to get the best of both worlds. Can't Notre-Dame kill Ji Zhibai? "Ao Huang frowned.
"This is Jingguo's internal affairs. It's a struggle between the officials of Jingguo. As long as Ji Zhibai doesn't kill me, Notre-Dame won't interfere. However, while it's inappropriate to mobilize the people, we can mobilize the scholars to target the grain merchants. Moreover, Ning An County is the trial area of the Punishment Hall. I can attack the grain merchants. "Fang Yundao said.
Ao Huang's eyes lit up. "Yes, you're talking about … what debate?"
"The war of public opinion."
"Yes, yes, yes …"
Fang Yun quickly saw the square of the Holy Temple. There was a large group of people standing in front of him.
Tens of thousands of people were looking at Fang Yun.
Fang Yun smiled and nodded. He had just taken a few steps when a majestic voice descended from the sky.
"Recently, the barbarians have been mobilizing frequently. They want to invade Mi Province and bewitch the humans to cause trouble everywhere. In order to protect the peace of the four regions, I announce that from Ning An County in the north to Yu Yang Pass in the south, we will enter a temporary war preparation phase. Soaring Eagle Cavalry will take over all checkpoints and key points for fifteen days!"
Fang Yun's heart skipped a beat. In Mi Province, there were only a few people who had the power to mobilize the entire region. And there was only one person who could announce the command of Soaring Eagle Cavalry.
Grand Secretary, Cabinet Advisor, General Hou, Marquis of Jingguo Province, Soaring Eagle Cavalry General, and Lan Xungu.
On the way to the Academy of Literature, Fang Yun had already planned to ask Lan Xungu to stop him from helping the Transportation Division to block the transportation of food. But he did not expect Lan Xungu to have already made the arrangements. He directly announced the state of war preparation and military control of Green Crow Prefecture.
Green Crow Prefecture was under the jurisdiction of Soaring Eagle Cavalry. As long as the governor did not object, Lan Xungu had the power to initiate military control.
"I can only write to the Marshal's Office to order Lan Xungu to give up military control as soon as possible. But the whole process will take at least ten days. It will be four months later. It's too late."
As Fang Yun was thinking, Lan Xungu's voice sounded again.
"In order to resist the barbarians, the Ministry of War has already mobilized a large number of soldiers from all over the country. The first batch of one million new soldiers has already begun training. The second batch of one million new soldiers is gradually arriving in Mi Province. They are in urgent need of food. Two days ago, grain merchants from all over the country enthusiastically donated food. They are loyal and righteous. In order to prevent the barbarians from destroying the military supplies, Soaring Eagle Cavalry will protect the grain merchants and transportation of food until military control is over. "
Fang Yun was stunned. He then exchanged a look with Ao Huang. Obviously, Lan Xungu had already thought of a way to protect the grain merchants. Fang Yun's previous plan was completely resolved.
"As expected of a scholar. His methods are impressive," Ao Huang said in a low voice.
Fang Yun was silent. Since Lan Xungu personally said to "protect the transportation of food," it meant that not a grain from Qingyuan Grain Merchants could be transported into Ning An County.
This meant that grain merchants from other places did not have Ning An County's grain license and could not sell food in Ning An County. Even if they could, the food would be seized by Soaring Eagle Cavalry outside Ning An City.
However, Fang Yun's lips curved slightly. He smiled. "Good. One of Mount Liu's generals has finally jumped out. Very good."
Ao Huang complained. "What's so good about this? I suspect that the one who came up with this idea was Ji Zhibai. But the one who set up the entire Mi Province was most likely this Lan Xungu. When you were researching the factions in Mi Province, you also said that although Lan Xungu is not a famous general, he is still a capable veteran. He is known for his calmness. Since he personally participated in this' food disaster ', he won't give you any chances. "
"This is a good thing. If he doesn't participate, I won't be happy! Come, follow me to give a lecture. "Fang Yun seemed to be filled with energy. His steps were even firmer.
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