It's just an extra five hundred thousand dan, which is acceptable, but no matter how much it is, it's beyond what the Si family can afford. After all, there is a lot of property, and it's impossible to use all the family's wealth to buy food.
After receiving the information from his son, Si Denghan nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, the Si family still has some cash to spare. One and a half million stones will not be a problem. Don't worry, sir."
Luo Xian said politely: "Then I will first thank Mr. Si on behalf of the people of Yinzhou.
In addition, I also hope that you can carefully consider the selling price. Only by working together can the people of Yinzhou overcome the difficulties. You can understand."
Si Denghan cupped his hands and said, "The common people understand, sir, don't worry, the common people only guarantee the cost price."
Luo Xian was satisfied and immediately got up and left without any further delay.
After Luo Xian left, Si Chaoren said: "Father, at the beginning of the year, we had already spent a lot of money to compete for the cloth market. If we buy these 1.5 million shi of grain, then our treasury silver will be
But there’s not much left.”
Si Denghan sighed: "What can we do? The government has come to our door. I can still allow you and me to choose."
Si Chaoren added: "What my child means is: since we are not allowed to pay a high price for food, then other places must let us take a share.
Medicinal materials are in short supply this year, so I think it would be better to increase the prices at drug stores by 20%, which would make up for it a lot."
Si Denghan thought for a while, and he used his money to feed the people of Yinzhou. He had a clear conscience, but he also had to keep his huge family fortune, so he just thought about it and agreed to his eldest son's suggestion.
Already.
"In addition, there is one more thing." Si Chaoren talked about the purchase of medicinal materials: "A new medicine store called Yige has recently opened. My child guessed that it may be related to Shange."
After he made it clear about the purchase of the medicinal materials, Si Denghan also thought about it carefully and felt that his son's analysis was good. I'm afraid they are really from the same family.
In this case, we can only keep our distance and make friends with him when we find the right time.
The father and son discussed it for a while, and finally came to an end.
...
But it was said that after Luo Xian left the Si family, his second stop was at the He family. What he said to the Si family, he also said to He Wanming.
"... One and a half million stones, I wonder if your family can afford it?"
He Wanming smiled slightly, "The He family can not only bear it, but also bear more. To be honest with you, the common people sent people to the states to buy grain a month ago. The amount is three million dan."
Luo Xian was surprised, and then praised: "Mr. He is indeed far-sighted."
He Wanming cupped his hands and said modestly: "Your Excellency, you are ridiculous. As the common people of Yinzhou, if Yinzhou is in trouble, you should naturally contribute a small amount to Yinzhou."
Luo Xian's face became even more happy. Finally, he also talked about the issue of food prices.
He Wanming still smiled and said, "The common people understand." Then he respectfully sent Luo Xian away.
After Luo Xian left, the third and fourth sons of the He family walked out of the inner room.
The third child, He Shenghua, said: "Father, you guessed it right. The government really came to lobby us."
The fourth child, He Shengji, said angrily: "These officials usually regard us merchants as inferior people, but once they need us, they forget about their arrogant attitude. Humph."
He Shenghua took a sip directly, "When he killed our dream friend, he didn't blink an eye. How long has passed, and he still has the nerve to ask us for help. What does the life and death of those untouchables have to do with us?"
He Wanming squeezed the tea cup tightly, with obvious hatred in his eyes. When his eldest grandson was executed, he went to see it in person. To this day, he can still hear his grandson taunting and yelling at him.
There were also those who were watching, and those cheers echoed in his ears day and night, so much so that he was awakened by nightmares every night for more than a month.
Why should he sympathize with and help those who speak ill of him behind his back, laugh at his jokes, and scold him for what he deserves?
"Father, what about the purchase of medicinal materials?" He Shengji asked. Like the Si family, the caravan of the He family that went out to purchase medicinal materials also faced the problem of having no medicinal materials to collect.
He Wanming said coldly: "It's just a small drug dealer. Since he wants to raise the price by 30%, we will raise the price by 40%." In a price war, unless both parties are equally powerful, the weaker party has no chance of winning.
As for the sudden appearance of the Medical Pavilion, He Wanming didn't take it seriously at all.
"If the purchase price is high, the selling price will naturally be higher. Why wouldn't I be happy about it?" He Wanming smiled coldly.
...
Time passed quickly, and it was late autumn in a blink of an eye. The crops began to be harvested one after another, but the disaster caused by the poor harvest also began to spread from the fields to everywhere.
Of course, Yinzhou City has not been affected yet. And it is still in a lively atmosphere. For no other reason than Juxianzhai, which has caused a sensation for more than a month, is finally about to open.
I don’t know the reason, maybe it’s because Juxianzhai is located in the former Zhao Mansion, maybe it’s the strange recruitment, or maybe it’s something else. In short, the news of Juxianzhai’s emergence has spread throughout half of the city.
On this day, the day before Juxianzhai opened, Qingyu came to Shi'an and handed Shian a letter, "Brother, take this letter with you and go see Zhang Dongli. There is someone you need."
He invites."
Shi'an looked at it, went back to the house, changed his clothes, and then went out.
Arriving at Zhang's Mansion, Shi'an was brought into the mansion with the Book Cao sign. Not long after, Zhang Dongli arrived with a face full of joy.
"Master Shi'an, I don't know if you are here. What can I tell you?"
Shi'an stood up and bowed, and after being asked to sit down, he said:
"I was at Zhaoti Temple that day. Thank you for your help. The meals provided by Juxian Zhai that day were quite popular with you. I would like to express my gratitude. I also heard that tomorrow is the day when Juxian Zhai will open, so I came here to invite you. Please allow me to come.
I will be your host for once and treat you to a simple meal."
Zhang Dongli hurriedly handed over his hand: "Master Shi'an has been very kind to my family. How dare I let him treat me to dinner? I should treat him as such."
Shi'an smiled and said: "Thanks to the trust of all the adults, I invited you to have this dinner. I also sent invitations to other adults. As for the sudden visit today, I have another matter, and I want to shamelessly ask for your help.
Lord Zhou Mu Cao, I would like to ask you to come forward and invite him to Juxianzhai for a meal."
Zhang Dongli didn't even ask, and responded readily: "This is not a problem, but Mr. Cao is always busy, so I'm not sure whether he can be there."
Shi'an took out what Qingyu gave him, handed it to Zhang Dongli and said, "Maybe something like this can be used."
Zhang Dongli took it, opened it and looked at it, but his eyes widened in surprise.
"Okay, I'll go right away." Zhang Dongli put the things away and said.
Shi'an cupped his hands again and said, "Thank you, sir." Then he took a purse from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Dongli, "This is a peace charm. It can help you avoid daily small disasters. If you put it at home, it can also keep the whole family safe.
.”
Zhang Dongli held it in both hands in surprise and thanked him repeatedly.