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When those people heard that only five hundred pounds of flour had been sold, they thought it was too little. There were hundreds of people surrounding the area! If everyone were to share, each person wouldn't even get a pound of flour.
They all rushed forward in a frenzy, creating a chaotic scene.
How could they still queue? Even if they squeezed through desperately, it was uncertain how much flour they could actually buy.
Some people were even knocked down, and those behind stepped over them, letting out cries of despair; there were just too many people.
There were also some who were dissatisfied. This bully, Li Cheng, was truly too domineering. He had tens of thousands of pounds of flour stored but only sold this little. He still wanted to sell it at a higher price!
Tightly gripping his long shoulder pole, he observed carefully from the side, waiting for an opportunity to snatch the food. He was a great merchant; even if someone took his things, it would be deserved.
There were waves of shouting as everyone anxiously pushed forward, further blocking the already congested main road.
Qin Feng and Liu Xiaoxiao were originally sitting in the carriage, but upon seeing this, the carriage came to a stop as sounds of commotion and arguing erupted ahead.
Xiao Xiao was also lying in his arms. Their intimate moments during the night had left her delicate body feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. She leaned against him and fell asleep; it felt so comfortable, similar to the feeling at night.
However, when they reached this street filled with people and noise, it woke her up.
Qin Feng had already poked his head out of the carriage to see what was happening ahead. There were so many people blocking the wide road, desperately crowding around piles of flour.
It seemed they were buying food, but having hundreds of people gathered in one spot for flour was quite exaggerated!
The position of the Escort Army remained similar to before; there were twenty or thirty scouts from the Imperial Guard in front, followed by Commander Zhang Mu and Commander Liu Xian of the Imperial Guard. Behind them trailed several dozen Imperial Guards riding warhorses.
Then there was the coachman Guan Ping driving the carriage, where Qin Feng and Liu Xiaoxiao sat, enjoying the best treatment by being able to ride in the carriage.
Following behind, hundreds of Imperial Guards riding Black Warhorses, clad in black armor with red trousers, unlike the general's attire.
The twenty or so Imperial Guards leading the way were shouting at the commoners blocking the road, urging them to quickly make way, as they had urgent matters to attend to.
Most of those commoners were just ordinary people who had never seen the Imperial Guards of Tokyo City and did not know where they were from. They continued to block the path, pushing forward.
The grain in Fen Prefecture had been bought up overnight, all in the hands of the local tyrant Li Cheng. They needed to buy food; otherwise, they would starve and eventually die from hunger.
The scouting Imperial Guards were cursing and threatening to arrest anyone who did not clear the way, but the crowd acted as if they did not hear, pushing forward desperately, busy with their own concerns.
Li Cheng also noticed the hundreds of Imperial Guards in Black Armor. They looked formidable, but he pretended not to see them.
This was his time to do business and make a fortune; he had no time to deal with these troublesome citizens. For now, they were still his customers. Once he finished his business, he could help them later.
The Fen Prefecture Magistrate was still his relative. As a Local Tyrant, even a strong dragon could not suppress a Local Tyrant. It was better to let them handle it themselves! These commoners could be scared off with just a few threats.
The scouting Imperial Guards ran back to report to Commander Zhang Mu about the situation ahead.
Zhang Mu Liu Xian learned that there was a local tyrant hoarding grain and selling it at high prices, which was why so many people had gathered. This was truly disruptive! A great villain!
Riding their Black Warhorses, they passed through the blocking Imperial Guards and moved forward.
Upon reaching the front, they saw a dense crowd of commoners, most dressed in coarse cloth clothing, holding grayish-yellow burlap sacks and continuously pushing forward. It was quite a lively scene.
What a group of unruly citizens! They did not even recognize the Imperial Guards of Tokyo City; how foolish!
Zhang Mu and his men drew their Broadswords. Each sword was over a meter long, gleaming with silver light and exuding an air of menace.
"By the order of the Sovereign, we have urgent matters to attend to. Step aside quickly, or face annihilation. You have three minutes to clear the way, or your heads will roll."
The crowd of citizens, who were pushing and shoving, realized this was no joke; they were serious, more terrifying than bandits with knives! A disciplined Imperial Guard was indeed very imposing!
They dared not block the road any longer, as if they had encountered a large group of bandits intent on killing and robbing, and they quickly moved aside.
The hundreds of people dispersed rapidly, rushing to the vacant spaces, dropping their coarse burlap sacks and bamboo baskets on the ground, which covered the area.
Zhang Mu Liu Xian and his companions rode their horses forward, not forgetting to glance at the place where food was stored. That bully was definitely not an ordinary fellow! Ignoring them was quite rude.
If it weren't for their urgent journey, they would have dealt with him right away, at least extorting some Silver from him for selling at such high prices.
The escorting army began to move as well, and the suddenly halted carts slowly started moving forward.
Qin Feng kept his head out, carefully observing the citizens who were being bullied by this tyrant, selling food at exorbitant prices!
The bully was dressed in a long robe woven with gold threads, looking very wealthy as he counted his Silver, appearing quite pleased.
With such a villain hoarding so much food and selling it at such high prices, it was unacceptable! If they didn't deal with him, it would be a disgrace to their identity as Peace Envoys.
He shouted, "Guan Ping, stop the cart! I want to get down and see this villain; he absolutely cannot escape justice!"
Of course, the cart stopped! After all, he was their master; his words must be obeyed.
Guan Ping despised such bullies. Whether in the city or in the village, there were always people like this who relied on their family's power to bully weak citizens and farmers. It was truly detestable; killing them would not be excessive.
Xiao Xiao still looked exhausted; it was all due to her weak constitution that couldn't withstand such turmoil! She reached out her delicate hand to try to hold Qin Feng back, urging him not to meddle and just continue on their journey.
Such bullies can be found everywhere, and they are all Local Tyrants. Their influence in this city is immense, making them difficult to deal with.
Qin Feng is quite a formidable person, strong in physique. Can he handle himself? Of course, he got off the carriage and rushed over.
The bully's bodyguard also noticed this and saw a High Official coming down from the front. Dressed in a Light Blue Robe, he exuded an extraordinary presence. He must be a High Official from Tokyo City.
Without that fierce demeanor, he informed Li Cheng, who was counting Silver, that a High Official had arrived.
Li Cheng still appeared indifferent. This is his territory; many people wouldn't dare to speak up. What could someone from Tokyo City do to him? Does he think he is the Emperor? Even the Prefect fears him.
Upon arriving there, Qin Feng said, "You bully, hurry up and sell these noodles at regular prices so that the common people can buy them and have enough to eat. Otherwise, I will arrest you for monopolization and make sure you can't escape."
In his time, this was indeed a crime! Buying up all the grain to create a monopoly and selling it at high prices is a serious offense.
Not only would he face fines, but he would also spend some time in jail. This man truly has the audacity to act so brazenly.
The common people, who were originally fleeing in all directions, heard these words and mostly stopped, their faces filled with panic and fear as they looked on in astonishment. He actually wants to arrest this bully? Isn't that just a dream?
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