Sui and Tang Dynasties: Awakening the Supreme Skills at the Beginning

"The notice also said that if each person eats two dou of grain a month, the extra fifty coins would be six hundred coins a year. If we calculate based on one hundred and fifty years, the five generations of the family would have to spend an extra ninety strings of silver. The extra ninety strings of silver were all earned by the black-hearted Cui family!"

Cui Hun gnashed his teeth and said, "So what if the Cui family made money? Can't someone come to my Cui family and rob us?"

Not only had they just made 90 million strings of cash, which not only caused other noble families and the imperial court to target the Cui family, but they had also made every household and every person in Chang'an City hate the Cui family.

From the imperial court to grain farmers to every household, the Cui family offended everyone.

The mastermind behind this is so cruel. What on earth does he want to do?

"The notice didn't say to come to my Cui's house to rob money, but it encouraged people to come to my Cui's house to ask for money!"

The servant was terrified. "The notice also asked everyone to unite and deal with our Cui family. Everyone should come to the Cui family to collect this debt. Even if we can't get 90 strings of cash, 30 or 50 strings of cash is also good. Even if we can't get 30 or 50 strings of cash, at least we should get 10 strings of cash!"

"Snapped!"

Cui Hun slammed the table and stood up, blood vessels on his face bulging: "Does he really think that the people in this city are fools? They will listen to his instigation and come to my Cui family to ask for money!"

"The little people think so too, but..."

The servant said with a sad face.

"But when someone said that he really came to our Cui family and asked for money, and asked for as much as ten strings of money, many people believed it, especially the beggars, who came in groups and went to each household in the Cui family to ask for money!"

"Clap!"

With a crisp sound, Cui Hun threw the teacup in his hand to the ground, and the pieces of the teacup flew everywhere.

That was the finest Ruzhou white porcelain! It cost fifty strings of cash in the market, and it was broken like this. The servant felt very sad.

This damn person behind the scenes not only misled people, but also put on a show for the whole city to see, getting them to come to Cui's house to cause trouble. It really makes me angry!

There are so many beggars in the city!

When they heard that the Cui family could recover the debt of their ancestors, and it was a full ten strings of money, their saliva immediately flowed, and they rushed to have a try!

Cui Hun regretted it too late!

"Master, it's not good!"

Another servant rushed in, shouting, his face full of fear.

"what's up?"

Cui Hun had a bad look on his face.

"There were a large group of beggars blocking the door of my house, clamoring for us to pay back the debts owed to their ancestors!"

"There are three of us in my family, a grandfather and a grandson. Each of us has 90 guan. That's 270 guan for the three of us. I'll give you 70 guan off, and you can just give me 200 guan!"

"There are five of my ancestors, just give me fifty strings of cash!"

"Cui family, give me twenty strings of cash and I'll leave, otherwise we won't leave here!"

……

Chang'an County Government.

County magistrate Li Shutong was working in the office when squad leader Zhuang Zhiqi asked to see him.

"Sir Li, the whole city is now covered with big-character posters accusing the Cui family of evil deeds. Should we suppress them?"

Zhuang Zhiqi asked cautiously.

“Why suppress it?”

Li Shutong raised his head and glanced at Zhuang Zhiqi. His sharp eyes frightened Zhuang Zhiqi's heart.

Zhuang Zhiqi lowered his head guiltily, not daring to look again.

"The Cui family is ruthless and cruel. In the year of great disaster, they did not care about the food and clothing of the people of the Tang Dynasty. Instead, they hoarded grain and drove up the price of grain. The court has long wanted to take action against these parasites. This time, the opportunity has finally come. Why are you suppressing them? Don't forget who you work for. You are not a running dog of the Cui family!"

"Yes, yes, my Lord has taught me a lesson. I dare not do it again. I will take my leave!"

Li Shutong waved his hand and Zhuang Zhiqi retreated.

Two middle-aged men were walking slowly on the street of Chang'an City.

Although the two were dressed like ordinary people, they looked extraordinary.

Especially the leader, he was very majestic and had a domineering aura!

The two people were Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji who were on a secret visit.

The two men were walking on the road, looking at the groups of people on the street, all of them were filled with righteous indignation, with their arms bared and sleeves rolled up as if they were ready to have a fierce fight with others, and they couldn't help but raise their eyebrows.

Changsun Wuji pulled someone over and bowed.

"My dear, what happened on the street? Why are most of the pedestrians filled with righteous indignation?"

The man was dissatisfied with being held back, but after taking one look at the two men, he was overwhelmed by their aura. He was startled and pointed at the notices all over the street, saying, "Go and see for yourself!"

After saying that, he left without looking back.

Li Shimin and the other man were confused. They walked quickly to a notice and looked up.

The notice is divided into three sections.

"Aristocratic families are the biggest enemies of imperial power and the parasites of the country! Aristocratic families are greedy and forget morality when they see profit. Grain is the foundation of the world. The aristocratic Cui family has controlled the grain market in Chang'an for more than 150 years. They have repeatedly taken advantage of years of disasters to hoard grain and drive up grain prices to make huge profits, which is infuriating to both humans and gods."

"For example, if you buy millet at ten cents and sell it at thirty-five cents, the remaining twenty-five cents will all be the Cui family's profit..."

"Chang'an City consumes 24 million bushels of millet a year. The Cui family obtains 600,000 strings of ill-gotten gains a year, which is 90 million strings of ill-gotten gains in 150 years. The Tang Dynasty is just beginning to establish itself. Natural disasters and man-made disasters are threatening the country's finances. We should take the wealth plundered by the unjust people and use it for the benefit of the people. Isn't that a great thing?"

"Since our great grandfathers, each member of the Cui family has been able to take at least 90 strings of silver by trickery. Those with the means can ignore it, but those in need can come to our door to ask for it... If one person doesn't work, we can ask for ten people. If ten people don't work, we can ask for a hundred people. If a hundred people don't work, we can ask for a thousand people. If we block him at his door for three to five days, the Cui family will give him at least 30 to 50 taels of silver. Brothers in need in the whole city, this opportunity is not to be missed, let's go and get him together!"

A young man shouted, "Damn it, damn it! Who is this blind man who dares to spread lies and seduce the public and slander our Cui family? If we find out, our Cui family will make sure he dies a miserable death and never stand up again!"

"Cui family, he is from the Cui family!"

"He is Cui Xing, the second son of Cui Hu, the governor of Yongzhou. Most of the 90 million strings of silver came from his family!"

"Don't let him run away, go ask him for the money!"

The crowd around was excited and rushed towards Cui Xing, and soon surrounded him and his entourage.

Cui Xing glared and four servants drew their swords. When everyone saw this, they all retreated.

"call!"

Cui Xing breathed a sigh of relief, but when he looked at the people around him, his scalp tingled.

"If I find out who is harming my Cui family, I will make sure he doesn't have an easy life!"

He pondered for a while, made up his mind, and walked quickly towards home.

He had to report this to his father first so that he could make preparations early to deal with any emergency.

clap clap clap!

On the street, Li Shimin could not help but applaud. He turned to Zhangsun Wuji and said, "Let someone check who wrote this notice, offering a large sum of money and an official position, asking him to serve as an official in the court and serve as an advisor to you and me."

Changsun Wuji nodded and waved.

Naturally, someone came forward, and Changsun Wuji gave a few instructions, and the man left.

Changsun Wuji turned and said to Li Shimin.

"This man may not be very talented, but his plan is extremely vicious. It is the best way to deal with the aristocratic families. He can kill people without shedding blood. He is a top-notch strategist. With time, he may become as talented as Fang Xuanling!"

"Once this plan comes out, the Cui family is finished!"

Changsun Wuji looked up to the sky and sighed.

"Ok!"

Li Shimin hummed and said in a low voice.

"Go back to the palace!"