Just when the farmer was at a loss, Gomez squinted at the pockmark, and a cold glint seemed to flash in his eyes.

Lin Gengsen was a strong person, and he was a Shangguan, so he shouted directly: "What's wrong with you? There are more than 100,000 hectares of land in the Danyu Plain, one hectare is 100 acres, and this more than 10 million acres of land is contracted by hundreds of aristocratic farmers. I can't kill you! ”

Ma Ban clenched his fists and said without concessions: "The average yield per mu of 100-year-old wheat is only less than one-tenth of that of ordinary wheat, but the nutritional value is not special, it is only suitable for long-term storage of reserve grain, and the royal family has strict indicators for this." ”

"In a grain-producing area like the Danyu Plain, once the proportion of 100-year-old wheat planted is too high, it will cause the total wheat output to plummet, and when the supply exceeds demand and the price of grain rises, what do you want those civilians to do? This must be prevented! ”

Lin Gengsen said casually: "It's a good thing that the price of grain has risen, the grain in the hands of the common people is worth a lot of money, and they can sell it for more monthly coins, and it's too late for them to be happy." ”

Ma Ban's eyes widened, and he said angrily: "The fields in the Danyu Plain are monopolized by hundreds of nobles, and the commoners have no land of their own. ”

"With food shortages and rising food prices, how can there be a reason for the common people to be blessed?! The ones who can really profit from it are those grain merchants, farmers, and aristocratic families who have huge amounts of grain in their warehouses! ”

"As a necessity of life, food is bought by everyone, and when the price of food is high, civilians are forced to spend more money to survive, and who earns the extra money? It's not in the pockets of these nobles! ”

Ma Ban walked up to the farmer angrily and asked, "Tell me honestly, what is the ratio of 100-year-old wheat to ordinary wheat in the field under your name?" You tell the truth! ”

The farmer's gaze drifted for a moment, and he replied, "1:9, that's what the indicators say." ”

Ma Ban shouted: "Impossible! Before I took up the post of grain officer, I did a special research, and the grain price in Danyu City has been rising year by year, and the grain price in the harvest year is 30% higher than the average price in various places, and the grain price in the arrears can even be two or three times higher! ”

"The Danyu Plain is known as the "granary of the kingdom", with such a large area of fertile land and such a large-scale output, the local grain price will rise like this, it is ridiculous! It must be that the proportion of hundred-year-old wheat planted remains high, squeezing the yield of ordinary wheat, resulting in short supply and out of control! ”

"Except for the part of the hundred-year-old wheat that was handed over to the royal city, where did the rest of the extra hundred-year-old wheat go? What are you doing growing so many centuries-old wheat?! Madara stepped forward and forced his eyes at the farmer, "And you, do you dare to take responsibility for what you said?" If the ratio of planting in your field is not 1 to 9 as you say, do you dare to take responsibility for the lie? ”

A little cold sweat broke out on the farmer's forehead, the wind blew through the cold, and the ugly face and round eyes of the pockmarked were quite oppressive, making him stammer, and he didn't know how to answer.

At this time, Gomez's sneer sounded: "Maban, you are really majestic, you have been so aggressive for a few days in office." How? Eager to make some political achievements, hoping to rise to the top as soon as possible? ”

Ma Ban said bluntly: "I came from a poor family, and I was fortunate to be sponsored by nobles to study for a few years, and I didn't think about anything to rise to the top, I just hope that I will live up to the promotion of Lord Lan Xian, and I am also worthy of the responsibility on my shoulders." ”

Gomez exclaimed, "Well, since I talk about responsibility, I'll teach you what responsibility is." You are only a grain officer, and your responsibility is to record and count the grain entering and leaving the granary every day, do a good job of daily inspections, eliminate fires, and keep the granary clean and hygienic. ”

"How much wheat is planted in the field, what wheat is planted, and what is the planting ratio, it is not within the purview of you as a grain official, this is my duty, not something you should ask, understand?"

The official level crushes people to death, not to mention that Gomer and Maban are more than one level apart, Gomai is the consul of the city directly under the central government appointed by the royal minister, and he can be ranked as a guest of honor when he arrives at the governor's palace.

And he is just a little grain official, if it sounds good, he is called a grain official, and if it is ugly, he is to show the door to the granary, and he is not a level figure at all.

Ma Ban was unwilling, clenched his fists and asked, "Since it is your duty, then you tell me the proportion of wheat planted in the Danyu Plain..."

Gomai interrupted him directly: "I'll tell you right now, there is no problem with the planting ratio in the Danyu Plain. Not only is there no problem, the royal family has praised Danyucheng many times over the years, and has also awarded us the Medal of Honor, do you want me to show it to you personally? Or are you questioning the judgment of the royal family?! ”

The pockmarked face became extremely ugly, coupled with the pockmarks and scars on the face, black here and red there, like a piece of pork liver full of sores: "However, the price of grain in Danyu City over the years..."

Gomez interrupted him again: "The price of food, this is the law of the market. You said that the price of grain in Danyu City is high and abnormal, but have you ever understood that the wheat produced in the Danyu Plain is of high quality, and everything is divided into good and bad, and the high-quality wheat is sold more expensive than the inferior wheat in other cities, is this difficult to understand? ”

Mamada gritted his teeth, his mouth clenched, and he couldn't speak.

Gomer snorted coldly, then patted the farmer's arm with a pleasant face, and said comfortingly: "The new grain officer is not sensible, and he has offended you, please don't mind." ”

The farmer's face had softened, and he said with a smile: "It's okay, it's a good thing to have this concern for the people." ”

Lin Gengsen glanced at Ma Ban and said sarcastically: "To be an official is to be a person first, I don't know any etiquette, I really don't know how you read the book." ”

"Me! Madara tried to argue, but was quickly pushed away by the accompanying guards.

The farmer smiled and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, today's inspection has been hard, do you want to go to my house for a light meal?" I have asked the servants to prepare the food and drinks, and I am waiting for you to come. ”

Before Gomez could respond, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly sounded in the distance.

When the people looked back, they saw a cavalryman with a herald banner running on the field path, heading straight for them.

The cavalry galloped in front of the crowd, stopped the steed with superb horsemanship, then turned over and landed, strode to Gomey, and handed the document sealed in the brocade in his bosom: "Lord Gome, the king's hand!" ”

Everyone hurriedly knelt down on one knee to salute the courtiers, and Ma Ban reacted a few beats slowly, and soon knelt down as well.

Gome took the king's edict respectfully, opened it and put it in front of him to browse, his face became solemn, he carefully took it into his arms, and beckoned to Lin Gengsen behind him: "I'll eat next time." Lao Lin, hurry up and follow me back to the government residence! ”