Chapter 285
Outside Guangling City, there were endless water transport, and ships moored boats and ships. At this time, Guangling could not compare with Yecheng and Moling, which were the most important places for the world's canal transportation, but it could also be listed among the top eight places in the world.
On the Neiwan Wharf, merchant ships with different specifications slowly sailed in, and rushing waves rowed out from behind the ship, alarming countless small fish and crabs that had secretly followed unknown objects for a long time under the ship.
"Buzz..." As the heavy boat aimed at the anchor chain and anchor cables, boats returned to the sheltered harbor like swallows returning to their nests.
"Are you manager Geng from Linzi Chamber of Commerce? What kind of wind has blown you to Guangling City?"
"Why should I ask this brother knowingly? Didn't you come over quickly when you learned that the governor of Guangling County wanted to buy food?"
"Manager Geng, you can understand some things in your heart, so why should you say them? Manager Geng, your caravan used to follow the Mansa Road and run by land? Why did you change the water route this time? Could it be that you are afraid of the starving people everywhere?
"Hmph, you can eat randomly, and you can't talk nonsense. Could this waterway in the canal transportation be opened by your Zhen Family Chamber of Commerce?"
"Hmph, my Zhen Chamber of Commerce is not as hiding as some chambers of commerce. While looking down on businessmen who are full of stinky stinky, I also make money crazy!"
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At the bow of the mooring ship, two figures of light gray long gowns gradually became a strong smell of gunpowder. More than 20 small and medium-sized chambers of commerce waiting to be parked did not dare to disturb them. Instead, they stared at the two figures with nervousness, and their hearts were dark. They had been doing business for a long time and knew that some chambers of commerce could not afford to offend, and some chambers of commerce could offend, while the Zhen Family Chamber of commerce and the Kong Family Chamber of commerce were both giants that could not be offended.
The Zhenjia Chamber of Commerce has businesses spread all over the world, with Jizhou as its base camp and radiating in all directions with mesh shops, making it famous all over the world.
Although the Linzi Chamber of Commerce is called Linzi Chamber of Commerce, many people know it is the industry of the Kong family in Qufu. Although it is said that the president of the Kong Chamber of Commerce is just a slave in the Kong Mansion, many discerning people still guess that behind it, there must be the support of the famous Kong Mansion, which shows how strong it is.
It was not until Manager Geng and Manager Zhen left the shore that the low-key discussions sounded on the dock.
"Even the two big chambers of commerce, the Zhen family and the Kong family, sent managers to grab the business. How can we, the small chambers of commerce operated by small businesses, live!"
"Who said no? Don't work hard to get off the food, but the food is not sold, and you can't even make the transportation fee on the way!"
"Is this really a matter? I heard that the amount of food Zhang Taishou of Guangling is going to buy is quite sufficient this time!"
"The amount is quite sufficient, 10,000 stones, 20,000 stones or 30,000 stones? Such a small amount has been swallowed by Zhen Kong and his family!"
"…………"silence.
The next day, June 18th, the sky is clear, so you should avoid getting married and seeking wealth, and it is suitable to lose money and seeking blessings.
In an elegant restaurant in Guangling City, a group of people from all over the world were anxiously waiting for the meeting to be held. Today is also the day when Guangling County Magistrate informed the public to purchase grain.
The people of the Chamber of Commerce were looking forward to it, and even the heads of the Zhen family and the Kong family chamber of commerce had the same expression. This inevitably made many people secretly wonder. It was just a business in a county. Why do rich merchants like the Zhen family and the Kong family seem to mind so much?
"General Lu Bu is here!" With a loud voice of report, many people from the chamber of commerce stood up and looked at the stairs in confusion. Didn't the county magistrate come to buy food? Why is it a man named Lu Bu? They couldn't think that Lu Bu was Lu Bu.
Lu Bu was wearing a purple python pattern robe, with a jade belt in the East China Sea, a purple gold crown fork on his head, and a bronze face, and a smile on the corner of his mouth. He walked in a dragon and tiger step, and his steps were as fast as his steps. His graceful and luxurious aura and heroic appearance were unforgettable.
As soon as he came, he sat on the top lord without hesitation, as if he had returned to his own territory, the king of knights.
"Please sit down!" He raised his hand and said boldly.
Many people from the chamber of commerce immediately suppressed their doubts, and sat down like primary school students in private schools, looking at Lu Bu every move.
"Now, Japanese Jin, on behalf of the prefect, discussed with you about purchasing grain. You must be a person with a very good news. He knows that the prefect purchases grain this time is to help the incoming people. Therefore, I hope you and others can give a reasonable and conscientious price for purchasing grain!"
When the people of the Chamber of Commerce heard Lu Bu’s words, their eyes suddenly became vague. The reason why they wanted to go to Guangling to sell grain was that they learned that the prefect of Guangling was urgent, so they wanted to extract amazing benefits from this sucker. Even everyone has a bottom line of "mercy" in their hearts, and there is no need to talk about the benefits of less than five times the amount!
"I wonder how many warehouses of grain the prefect wants to buy?" Manager Geng, who had been silent, asked.
"Hundreds of thousands of stones!" Lu Bu nodded to him.
Hiss! A burst of gasping sounds sounded.
"Is the prefect of Guangling crazy? He dares to buy 100,000 stones of grain? Is he enough money? Is he not afraid of the court's investigation? He..." Many people from the chamber of commerce couldn't help but complain, and couldn't help but wonder if they were in a hot deal with this crazy prefect.
Lu Bu smiled slightly and didn't care: I knew you were scruples, so Lu left first. I hope you will give me a satisfactory reply after discussion!
After saying that, he shook his head slightly and left with Long Xianghu.
"Leave? Are you really gone?" Everyone couldn't come back to their senses for a long time. Have you never seen a business deal like this? Should he say he is free and easy or stupid?
After a moment.
"Everyone, listen to my words. Everyone is here to do business, and 100,000 stones of grain and grass are all. We don't need to worry that our own grain and fodder cannot be sold. Therefore, as long as we make a unified offer, we must grit our teeth and eat it with the attitude of the prefect of Guangling. In my opinion, it is better to have a six-fold profit?" A manager of a medium-sized chamber of commerce suggested.
"The profit of six times is too little. If we really advance and retreat together, we should get seven or eight times the profit!"
"Too little, ten times the profit will not be worth the effort of us!" The greed arises, and many people from the small chamber of commerce are already moved.
"One hundred thousand stones, my Zhen Family Chamber of Commerce wants 40,000!"
"My Linzi Chamber of Commerce wants 40,000!"
"Hmph, my Zhen Chamber of Commerce is willing to sell it for five times the price!"
"Hmph, my Linzi Chamber of Commerce is willing to sell it at four times the price!"
"Hmph, my Zhen Chamber of Commerce is willing to sell it for three times the price!"
"Hmph, I, Linzi Chamber of Commerce, twice as much as possible, just for the welfare of the people who are in trouble!"
"Hmph, false! My Zhen Chamber of Commerce is willing to sell it at a fair price to save the suffering of hungry people!"
"Half-price! Do you dare to follow the Zhen Chamber of Commerce?"
"I……"
"Stop, stop! The two big managers are at ease! Now is not the time to get angry. If the two really traded the grain at such a low price, how can they explain to the senior executives of the Chamber of Commerce?"
Many people from the chamber of commerce were still looking forward to making a fortune in the last moment. The next moment, when they heard the conversation between the two chambers of commerce, they immediately felt that their blood was frozen and their white hair grew wildly. They were busy persuading them all!
"Don't say too much, my Zhen Family Chamber of Commerce has decided!"
"Hmph, when I was in Linzi Chamber of Commerce, I was afraid that you would not succeed!"
“…………” Haha!
The crow flew past, stirring up a pile of black sweat, and exhaled blood all over the ground.
"Don't, you can discuss something!"
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The next day, the prefect's official residence.
The prefect of Guangling, Zhang Chao, tasted the bitter tea that had passed the holiday with a sad face. This was his habit. Whenever he encountered something difficult to resolve, he would drink the bitter bitter tea in one mouthful. While clearly deepening his understanding of his own situation, he hoped to find joy from the suffering, break the thorns, and walk again.
"Master Prefect, the purchase of grain in Guangling led by General Lu Bu has been achieved! Please take a look at it!"
"Well, you go back!" Zhang Chao said indifferently and said in a deep voice.
Zhang Chao held the document and hesitated between his eyebrows, which made him difficult to buy food.
"Champion Hou Lu Bu is unparalleled in the battlefield, but it may not be true in the shopping mall!" With a little bit of thought, Zhang Chao slowly spread the documents open.
"Puff..." A mouthful of tea was spewed out three feet away, and the nozzle was Zhang Chao's mouth.
However, Zhang Chao suddenly realized the embarrassing scene. He was surprised, suspicious, and confused. He stared at the Chinese book in his hand as if he was talking to him in a dream: What is going on? Those greedy and blood-sucking merchants have changed their temper? They sold food and fodder at such a low price? I really can't understand it!
As the prefect of a county, he could hear the food price in Guangling County almost closed his ears. He rubbed his eyes and confirmed the words on the document again, but it was still hard to believe it.
"Parity is actually parity, and it is the same as the parity in the season of full harvest!"
"Lu Bu, how did you do it?"
Zhang Chao was so excited that he only felt that Lu Bu was becoming more and more unfathomable.
"A man from here passed the order of the prefect to add a porridge shed! The porridge spots that were originally only used at the north gate were expanded to the north, west and east gates, leaving only the porridge spots leading to the south gate of the dock! Go and prepare quickly!"
"promise!!!"
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In the afternoon of that day, once the notice outside the city gate was posted, the entire Guangling City suddenly became a sea of cheers. The refugees who had originally been waiting for three or five miles outside the city gate suddenly split into several long streams and headed towards the other two gates. Even if the other two gates had to prepare for the porridge for a while, many people would rather wait, even if they were in the front position.
Fortunately, the Guangling City Prefect's Office has issued a strict order, and only those who strictly follow the order can be rescued. Otherwise, they will be driven out and let them die. Therefore, no one dares to shirk responsibility and fight. Hundreds of Guangling County soldiers who maintain order want to doze off!
As night gradually descended, under the dark shade, tattered and miserable figures snuggled together, as if black dragon claws were slapped on the earth. Is the world fair? This question is too far away for these refugees who are rare to eat.
However, the heat in the porridge that had not yet dissipated in the lower abdomen, the refugees who had not yet been placed and could only tremble in the cold night were no longer numb in their eyes, and there were light of hope.
This land is not too cold, right?
Chapter completed!