Although they also wanted to inquire more about the situation in Shuzhou, it was obvious that time was not waiting for anyone now.
There may be a fight over there at any time, and the imperial court is currently dealing with the Chu State. Once the result comes out, the imperial court will immediately send troops to Shuzhou.
Now, while they are not sending troops, they can still sell some grain and get out as soon as possible. Once they send troops, who knows if Shuzhou will confiscate their food because there is not enough food?
Moreover, the current situation in Shuzhou is well known to everyone. It has been exploited by Shezhao for several years. Not long after returning, it is still very poor, and a war is about to begin. It is normal to be short of food.
Now that they have a 70% success rate, they can definitely take the gamble!
This time, these businessmen could be said to have emptied their wealth and borrowed all they could to buy large quantities of grain and transport it to Shuzhou.
I can’t help but be unhappy, if I miss it, there won’t be this store in this village!
Xu Qing was not idle here either. Not only did he post a notice, but he also specially invited several grain merchants from Shuzhou to have dinner at Juxian Tower.
above the banquet
At this time, many shopkeepers had already sat down, and they were waiting for only one person.
Soon, Xu Qing and Xiao Ye came over for the banquet.
Naturally, these people had heard about Xu Qing's current status, and they all handed over their hands and said: "Military advisor."
After Xu Qing sat down, he glanced at the many shopkeepers, smiled and said, "Everyone, please sit down."
After everyone heard Xu Qing's words, they sat down one after another.
Xu Qing looked at the many grain merchants and said: "Now that the war is approaching, and our military rations are still insufficient, you can take the risk of being blamed by the court and continuously transport grain to Shuzhou, so that we will not
There is a crisis of food shortage, so I am here to thank you."
These grain merchants said politely:
"What is the military advisor saying? Although we businessmen are seeking profits, we should also care about the people. How can we watch the people of Shuzhou starve without food?"
"Yes, yes, this time has nothing to do with Shuzhou and the imperial court. We are just trying to prevent the people from starving."
"If the people don't have to worry about food, it's nothing for us businessmen to take some risks."
"..."
Each one of them speaks better than what he sings, and those who don't know think they are really chivalrous businessmen who care about the world.
At this time, Xu Qing naturally said in a conciliatory manner: "You care about the people, I admire you."
Many businessmen also cupped their hands and said, "The military advisor's words are serious, his words are serious."
Xu Qing continued to speak; "But you should also know that now that our army is constantly expanding and changing with each passing day, there is still a huge gap in food, and once the war falls into a state of anxiety, this food may not be replenished for a long time, so
Our army still has to continue to purchase grain for military supplies."
Having said this, Xu Qing looked around the shopkeepers and asked: "I wonder, how much grain do you have in your hands now?"
Shopkeeper Song said: "I have five thousand stones!"
Shopkeeper Li said, "My Li's Trading Company has eight thousand stones!"
Shopkeeper Zhang said: "I, the Zhang Family Trading Company, also have seven thousand stones!"
After hearing what these merchants said, Xu Qing shook his head and said: "Not enough! Far from enough! You are also the top grain merchants in Zhao State, how come you only have this little grain? Although it sounds like it's a few thousand dan, but our army
There are so many people! What if the tug-of-war lasts for half a year...are my soldiers going to starve to death?"
After everyone heard Xu Qing's words, their eyes lit up.
What this means is that Shuzhou still needs more food now?
Nowadays, there is not much food left in the hands of the people, and the military has to compete with the people for food. What makes them even more happy is that there is still a huge gap in the military's food. The food in their hands is not even enough to fill the gap in the military!
This shows what?
This shows that there is still more room for growth in food prices in Shuzhou!
It can be said that these businessmen are already trying their best to hide their joy.
You must know that the military does not negotiate the price of food purchases like the common people. The price is as much as it is!
If you think about it this way, they might get rich this time!
Shopkeeper Li immediately said: "Military advisor, please don't underestimate our Li family. Our Li family is one of the four major grain merchants in Zhao State. How much food do we need? The reason why our Li family only has so little food is entirely because of Shu."
The road is difficult to walk, and we also misjudged the food situation in Shuzhou. If we are given another ten days, I will immediately report to our boss and work day and night to transport the food. I will ensure that as much food as your army needs, we will
How much food is provided!”
Shopkeeper Zhang said, "How can you let your Li family take advantage of all the good things? Isn't it just food? Our Zhang family has a lot of food! Military advisor, tell us how much we need!"
Xu Qing picked up the paper and pen that he had prepared a long time ago, wrote a number, and said, "Everyone, the military's food shortage has always been a taboo that should not be spread to the outside world. Today, I trust you and told you about this matter, but there is really no way.
, This is the amount of food and grass our army still needs now. Just take a look and have an idea in your mind, and prepare accordingly. Our army cannot wait too long. I will go back and report to the commander-in-chief to mobilize funds. Shopkeeper Li also said so.
No matter how much food is available after one ten days, we will set a time for the next ten days. After one ten days, we will hand over the food in one hand and pay in the other. We will buy from whomever has more food. In this way, we only have to settle the account once.
The accounts are also easy to organize. If one company is insufficient, we will consider another company."
After hearing Xu Qing's words, all the shopkeepers said that they would definitely prepare more food during these days, and there was absolutely no need to worry about the food issue.
Xu Qing nodded and said, "Everyone's food and drink today will be charged to my account. I still have official duties, so I won't spend much time with you."
Many shopkeepers spoke one after another: "Military advisor, move slowly!"
As soon as Xu Qing left, Shopkeeper Zhang looked at Shopkeeper Li and his eyes suddenly became unkind: "Old Li! Are you sincerely trying to steal business from the Zhang family with me?"
Shopkeeper Li said, "Why do you underestimate your Song family? Don't my Li family have enough food? Anyway, the military advisor said that they only have ten days to prepare food. At that time, for the sake of the book view, whoever has prepared more will buy it."
Yes, the numbers have been given to me. The Li family will prepare now."
Shopkeeper Zhang couldn't help but say after hearing this: "Let's prepare now? Can your Li family handle such a big deal? This is the food needed by an entire army! Do you have that many people?"
Shopkeeper Li snorted: "My Li family is just smashing pots and selling iron, but they still hire enough people to transport the food! Can you take care of it?"
Shopkeeper Song said at this time: "I don't think you should argue anymore. The food for the military is the food for the military. Are there more people in Shuzhou or more troops?" His Highness the King of Han of Chu State said it well back then, the majority of the people
The interests of the masses are the real interests. Even if the military is enough, what about the people? The people will only need more food than the military."