Chapter 49 Shengjia nameplate, agreed to sell grain
Chapter 49: Shengjia nameplate, agreed to sell grain
"Snapped!"
Wu Ming took out a palm-sized jade tablet from his arms and placed it gently on the table. On the front of the jade tablet was a delicate silk machine, lined with exquisite silk.
Behind the jade plaque is a huge word "Sheng" made up of silk threads.
Carefully picking up the jade plaque and observing it for a long time, Xi Ming couldn't help but be surprised. Because this was indeed the nameplate of the Sheng family, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. Moreover, in Jiangnan, absolutely no one dared to risk offending The danger for the Sheng family is to forge such a nameplate.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
After confirming the identity of the person in front of him, Xi Ming quickly bowed slightly and saluted Wu Ming repeatedly.
Wu Ming smiled and didn't care. He just smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid that I'm a fake, Shopkeeper Xi?"
Xi Ming shook his head repeatedly, "Who dares to pretend to be the name of the Sheng family in Jiangnan? Wouldn't that make life boring?"
"Hahaha..." Wu Ming laughed, "As long as you don't doubt my identity! Since you know about my Sheng family, you should also know that the relationship between my Sheng family and the Shao family is extremely complicated. Our two families have When it comes to cooperation, there will naturally be opposition.”
Of course, Xi Ming knew this. There were even some rumors flying around.
"So, the little brother is targeting the Shao family this time?" Xi Ming asked in shock.
When Wu Ming heard this, he waved his hand, and then said to Xi Ming seriously: "If I don't let you know a little bit about this matter, I'm afraid you won't feel at ease. However, the specific matter is very important, but it is not appropriate for you to know everything. , I hope you can forgive me a little."
"Recently, my Sheng family is preparing to cooperate with the Shao family on a business, but due to some monetary matters, we have not yet reached an agreement. Therefore, our Sheng family wants to cause some trouble to the Shao family in order to This makes the business more in line with the interests of my Sheng family. Moreover, this matter in Shanyin is just following the trend. In many states in the south of the Yangtze River, our Sheng family has made arrangements."
"We know that Baijinlou is rescuing victims in Shanyin, so naturally it will cost some money. On weekdays, even if it is more money, it will not hurt the Shao family at all. However, if it is a critical moment, But it can also put some pressure on the Shao family. Therefore, I am just transporting some grain and rice so that you can earn a few more cents of silver from the Shao family."
"That's it!" Xi Ming was stunned when he heard this. The relationship between the two families was really complicated. They were obviously cooperating, but they were suppressing them behind the scenes.
Xi Ming didn't have too much doubt about Wu Ming's words. After all, with a prosperous family, why did he need to find excuses to frustrate Xi Ming? If so, then Xi Ming should really be happy.
"So, I wonder how much grain the Shao family plans to sell?" Xi Ming asked carefully.
Wu Ming waved his hand, "This matter in Shanyin is just done casually. Therefore, we are just doing our best. From tomorrow on, eight thousand stone grains and rice will arrive at Shanyin every day. If Shopkeeper Xi can eat it, , nature is the best!”
"hiss!"
Xi Ming took a breath, the Sheng family was indeed very capable. Their channels could not transport even a grain of grain, but the Sheng family quietly transported tens of thousands of grains and rice.
"So, what's the price?" Xi Ming asked carefully again.
Wu Ming said nonchalantly, "We don't want to make any money this time. However, the price of buying grain and rice is quite a lot now, plus it was transported all the way and used for packing up and down. One stone is estimated to cost three to four taels of silver. So simply , we don’t need to calculate it carefully, even if it’s four taels! As for how much money shopkeeper Xi sells, it’s none of our business.”
Wu Ming's words once again made Xi Ming take a breath. The price of four taels is really a sky-high price. However, after careful calculation, the price of food in other prefectures is already around two taels, plus the current food transportation It’s not easy, it requires a lot of work and wear and tear, but the price of these four taels is reasonable.
After thinking for a moment, Xi Ming said to Wu Ming: "This matter is of great importance. Brother Wu Ming, how about taking a break first and waiting for me to think about it before I give my reply?"
Wu Ming laughed and responded, "It's natural. It's about one hundred thousand taels of money, but there's no need for Shopkeeper Xi to force it. This matter won't have much hindrance to the overall plan of my Sheng family. Cheng Ziran is Okay, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work out. Therefore, if the business doesn't work out, benevolence and righteousness still exist, so Shopkeeper Xi can do his best."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Ming went to rest with the boy who was recruited by Xi Ming.
"Everyone! Tell me, can Wu Ming's words be trusted? Can we do this business?" As soon as Wu Ming left, several other people couldn't help but walked out quickly.
After hearing this, several people thought about it for a moment, and then they all nodded.
"I think this person is trustworthy! First of all, Shopkeeper Xi has already seen the Shengjia nameplate, so it shouldn't be fake!" someone said.
Xi Ming nodded immediately, "I have been fortunate enough to see the Shengjia nameplate. I can guarantee that the nameplate is correct."
"Moreover, this person's intention to sell grain is not serious. It can be said to be dispensable. If there were other reasons, such a large business would definitely not be like this. Only people like the Sheng family can do this. Such magnanimity.”
"So, do you think this person is trustworthy?" Xi Ming asked.
When everyone heard this, they nodded!
"However, the price needs to be suppressed as much as possible. No matter how much it costs, we can sell it at a higher price. However, even if it is reduced by 10%, it will still be at least ten thousand taels of silver. For the Sheng family, Of course it's not worth mentioning, but it's not a small number to us." Someone said, rolling his eyes.
Xi Ming looked at everyone again, and then said: "Since everyone agrees, then we will join hands to carry out this business. How about sharing the purchased grain equally and paying for the money each? As for what happens next , we will discuss it separately!”
"good!"
"good!"
It was almost evening, and after everyone agreed, they dispersed to collect money. Xi Ming personally went to invite Wu Ming to the banquet.
The dinner was naturally a feast for both the host and the guest, and the price was set at thirty-two-eight coins and one stone after a few glasses of wine. After the banquet, Wu Ming followed suit and stayed in Xi Ming's house, waiting for the next day. Hand over money, grain and rice.
In the early morning of the second day, before dawn, Xi Ming was woken up by the boy, saying that Wu Ming had called him to pick up the food!
The cold water splashed on his face sobered up Xi Ming's groggy head. Then, Xi Ming called the waiters in his shop and followed Wu Ming directly to the north of Shanyin City.
If ordinary people want to get in and out of the city, it will naturally be extremely difficult. However, this is not a problem for Xi Ming.
With the dignity of Lord Xi Yan and the gift of a hundred taels of silver, the door that was originally closed was immediately opened.