Transmigrated To Ancient Time: Thrive With An Auction System!-Chapter 54: Troubles ( 2 )

When the surrounding people heard the man’s words, they recalled their family’s situation. While not all of them lost family members due to starvation, they still had family members who became sick because of this.

Therefore, they felt that the reason for the General’s wife to sell these grains now must be to earn more money.

While most people thought like this, a small part of the people still found this matter not as simple as this.

"Brother, your words are strange. If the General’s wife has so much grain, why should they need to exchange treasures for grain?" a woman said with doubts.

Following her words, a young man nodded and added, "I heard that to get these grains, the General’s wife has to empty all of her dowry stores. Right now, not only are her clothing stores lacking goods, but even her fabric workshop has nothing in stock."

Hearing this, the surrounding people started to waver regarding their thoughts in this matter. While they were illiterate, not all of them were ignorant or stupid.

Compared to grains, the value of the fabrics and treasures was higher. If the General’s wife wanted to earn money, why did she exchange those treasures for grains and sell the grain at half the market price?

By selling it at the current market price, she would not only not suffer any loss, but she would also be able to earn some money. The logic in this matter did not match up.

Reaching this conclusion, a middle-aged man suddenly said, "Ey, this Brother, your words are illogical."

Hearing this, the man who tried to stain Xue Ya’er’s reputation frowned and asked, "Brother, what do you mean by that? Which part of my words is not right?"

The middle-aged man looked at him and said, "According to your words, the one at fault is the General’s wife for not selling us grains. But beside her, there is no one who is willing to sell grains to us at 15 wen per jin, let alone at half price."

"What’s more, the General’s wife is not obligated to help us. For Madam to sell her grains, it is an act of benevolence. If Madam did not want to sell her grains, we also have no right to blame her."

After he said these words, the people nodded in agreement.

A moment later, a young scholar suddenly pointed at the man and asked, "This Brother, your words are full of provocation, and you try to misguide everyone. Speak, what are your intentions?!"

As soon as he said this, everyone was taken aback and glared at the man.

Most of them were angry at this person. If they were provoked and caused a riot, the General’s wife would definitely stop selling her grain to avoid trouble. By then, how could their families survive?

With this thought, an old woman suddenly spat at the man and said, "This person is a bad person! He tried to misguide us and blame the General’s wife. He didn’t want us to get grains!"

The man was panicking the moment he heard this, but he still tried to defend himself and tried to find a chance to slip away.

He glared at the old woman and retorted, "I did not say anything to misguide you! Even if you are misguided, you can only blame your own foolishness. How could you blame me?!"

The moment he said this, the crowd was angered. They pulled up their sleeves and surrounded him.

"So, he is really trying to harm us!" one of the men shouted angrily.

"Beat him!" another one chimed in.

Seeing that the situation was disadvantageous to him, the man’s face turned pale. He quickly turned and tried to escape. But he was currently in the middle of the crowd, so how could he escape that easily?

Seeing that he was feeling guilty and trying to run, the crowd quickly caught him and beat him on the spot. When he was half dead, some people with rationality finally stopped them.

"Stop beating him, or you will kill him!"

Hearing this, everyone came back to their senses and stopped their beating, but some of them still spat at the man and gave him another kick.

"When the town gate is open, just hand him over to the guards. Let the County Magistrate decide his punishment," the scholar said. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Everyone respected the County Magistrate and decided to listen to the scholar. After this incident, no one would believe a random person’s words easily and decided to wait patiently.

At the same time, Shen Hao had reached the magistrate’s office. Unlike him, Zhao Xian woke up before dawn and had been handling some cases in his office.

When he heard from his servant that the Commander was coming for a visit, he said without looking up from his file, "Invite him in."

"Yes, My Lord."

Not long after, the servant returned with Shen Hao.

As soon as he entered the office, he cupped his fists and said, "Greetings, Lord Zhao. I’m sorry to disturb you so early."

Zhao Xian finished his writing before he placed the brush down and looked at him. He gestured for him to take a seat and asked, "Commander Shen, what brought you to my place so early?"

While the servant served the tea, Shen Hao explained, "Lord Zhao, I come to discuss the matter about the commoners outside the town gate."

"This morning, my men reported that the number of commoners was three times more than yesterday. If we let them enter the town, even with 500 soldiers, it would be hard to control the situation if something happens. So, I want to ask for your opinion."

Hearing this, the corner of Zhao Xian’s lips was lifted. As a scholar, he was more subtle and careful when doing things.

He understood that Shen Hao was unwilling to take the blame if something happened and wanted him to give orders instead. But he also did not want to take the blame, so he could only disappoint him.