Cui Jiuming rented almost all the available ox carts in Wenshui County, and also hired hundreds of people. A large group of people spent three days at Laojun Temple, removing all the salt stored in Laojun Temple.
They all got it under their own names. Seeing Cui Jiuming's attitude, many salt merchants had a bad premonition and asked each other, but did not get any news.
Within a few days, a notice was posted outside the gate of Laojun Temple, and the salt merchants who had not yet left quickly gathered around. The news that Su Ren's method of making salt was presented to the imperial court had spread, and everyone was eager to see it.
Waiting for Laojun to watch the salt, hoping to make some money in this last business. After waiting and waiting, I got a notice.
"Dear elders, due to business needs, Wenling Salt Company has specially transferred the bag salt produced by Wenling Salt Company to Zitong Xiangfuhao General Distribution. From the date of this notice, Wenling Salt Company will no longer distribute a single grain of official salt. Hereby
Announcement, I hope you will pass it on to each other..."
As soon as the notice came out, the whole place was in an uproar. The words on the notice were clear and eye-catching, easy to understand, and there was the seal of Wenling Salt Company in the lower left corner. Everything was made exactly like the official documents of the government.
"How could this happen? Then wouldn't we be exploited again?"
"Who is the person from Xiangfuhao? What does this person have to do with Laojun Guan?"
"It seems something big has happened to Laojun Guan, otherwise I wouldn't have given up such a good business to that Xiangfu account!"
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All kinds of discussions are flying everywhere, but few people know the inside story.
It’s the same wine and meat shop, and the same Eight Immortals table from a few days ago. Cui Jiuming sat contentedly where he had sat that day. Opposite Zhao Ping smiled apologetically: “Congratulations to Brother Cui, this time we are the general distributor of cloth bag salt, and there will be more in the future.
Rely on."
Zheng Guichou quickly agreed: "Yes, Brother Cui is still trying to counterattack. Su County Assistant of Laojun Guan also knows people well. The alliance between the two families will definitely have a bright future."
"Hahaha..." Cui Jiuming held a wine glass in one hand with a look of contempt on his face. Everyone is a salt merchant, and there are many overt and covert battles between each other for territory and business. But this time Cui Jiuming can be confident
Tell others that it was he, Cui Jiuming, who won, and he won completely.
"It's easy to talk about. We are all salt merchants in central Sichuan. We will definitely take care of each other. I will give you both a reasonable price."
Zhao Ping quickly stood up and thanked him: "Thank you so much to Brother Cui. I am the uncut jade my brother brought back from Lingnan. Knowing that Brother Cui is a jade lover, I will give it to Brother Cui today. You and I will be married."
In memory of a dear friend.”
Zheng Guichou was not to be outdone: "Brother Zhao has rough jade, and I also got a piece from the Western Regions. Although it is not as good as Brother Zhao's, I admire Brother Cui, so I gave it to Brother Cui."
Cui Jiuming held a piece of jade in one hand and looked at the faces of the two people. He suddenly realized what Su Ren said when he and Su Ren were drinking last night.
"Business is the result of mutual compromise for the sake of interests. Today, the two of us drink together for the sake of profit. Tomorrow, we may vend each other for the sake of profit. Don't get excited. This is just a metaphor. As long as there is profit, there will be business. Let's be honest.
My interest is that I am dominant, so you will drink with me in the middle of the night. Tomorrow you will be dominant when facing other salt merchants, and they will also accompany you to drink and chat in the middle of the night."
After he stopped talking, Cui Jiuming didn't sleep well that night for the first time, and decided to tell his father about this when he went back.
Faced with Zhao Ping and Zheng Guichou's overtures, Cui Jiuming did not show any pretense. Since he now means what he says, he no longer has to be as cautious as in the past. He waved to the two of them to sit down: "Okay, since we are friends, I won't
Talking secretly, from today on, you two will only get a 10% profit from selling goods from me."
"Thank you, Brother Cui!" Zhao Ping and Zheng Guichou stood up again and paid their respects to Cui Jiuming again.
Cui Jiuming was drinking and chatting happily outside, while Su Ren was being questioned by several people in the house. Especially Leng Jun, who was not in favor of selling the bag salt business from the beginning.
"What do you think? It's such a good business. Do you know how much we lose every month by changing hands? Ten thousand dollars! A whole ten thousand dollars!" Leng Jun said heartbrokenly: "Also, what do you think and why?
The bills have to be paid with goods. Raw silk, pottery, and grass are worthless, and they are worse than food."
Huo Laosi quickly advised him: "Let's calm down, Leng. Brother Ren must have his own ideas. It's okay for us to listen. If it doesn't work, just take back the general distributor. Don't be so angry."
"Aren't you angry? Laojun Guan, there are not just a few of us now. There are hundreds of brine springs in front of and behind the house. Everyone depends on the cloth bag salt for food and clothing. If he just says a word, we will be in vain.
You're still alive, if you don't give me an explanation today, this matter won't be over!"
Hawking glared and was about to contradict Leng Jun. Su Ren quickly told him to shut up, stood up and pushed Leng Jun down on the chair: "Are you done? Listen to me for a few words."
"Yes, our bag salt is indeed doing well, and we earn tens of thousands of dollars every month, but you have also seen that the risk is not small. Take Brother Hu as an example, he almost died because of this matter to Wu Tuzi and the others.
In my hands, that’s why I found this general distributor.”
When Hu Ji saw him talking about himself, his blood boiled up and his face turned red. Su Ren quickly smiled at him and continued: "This general distributor has a good thing, that is, it completely removes us. We hide behind it and hide everyone.
All eyes are drawn to Cui Jiuming and the others, only in this way can we live peacefully."
Su Ren's words were very serious and resounding: "In today's world without power, we can only be at the mercy of others. We are all a group of poor people and Liu Wen, and ordinary things, cannot afford to fight Hou Jian. Since we can't fight, then we can
Hiding, only by making them feel that we are no longer dangerous to them can they let us go. This is why we chose Zitong instead of Chengdu."
There was dead silence in the room, and Leng Jun sat there without saying a word. Everything that Lao Jun saw was brought by Su Ren. To be honest, it had nothing to do with Leng Jun. Even if Su Ren gave it all away, Leng Jun would not have it.
The right to speak. However, Su Ren said so many words in the face of his accusation today, and every word made him feel that his vision was too narrow.
Leng Jun took a deep breath, stood up, looked at Su Ren and suddenly smiled: "You are right, I was wrong."
Everyone was shocked. Leng Jun was usually arrogant. In everyone's eyes, he had never bowed his head to anyone. Even when facing Su Ren, he was arrogant. Today, he admitted his mistake to Su Ren in front of everyone.
For the first time, even Leng Yue opened her mouth in surprise.
"It's good that you know you're wrong. Pour me a glass of water to moisten your throat. I'm so thirsty."
"Go away, there is no way for me to serve you!" Leng Jun raised his foot and kicked, Su Ren quickly dodged, and the room burst into laughter again.
Hawking poured a glass of water for Su Ren, and Su Ren took two big sips: "I actually have a plan to hide us this time, and this plan is a plan to make a lot of money."
Su Ren was very happy and told him about being a private businessman and selling goods to Nanman. Of course, he didn't mention Wu Tuzi and Gou Tianming, so as not to irritate others. After listening to Su Ren's introduction, everyone felt like they were on a roller coaster. Although
They don't know what a roller coaster is. It was inexplicable at the beginning, then relaxed, and now it has climbed to a surprising peak.
Huo Laosi said: "Brother Ren, you have to think about this matter carefully. If the matter is exposed, it will be beheading. The Nanbarbarians have repeatedly invaded our borders. Almost every village in Wenshui County has been bullied by the Nanbarbarians, even if the government does not pursue it.
, will also be drowned by the spittle of the common people."
Hu Ji also said: "Yes, we Laojun believe that a cloth bag of salt is enough. There is no need to take risks and engage in private business. Besides, there are so many bandits along the way. If you are not careful, you will lose all your money and your life."
"Yes! Laojun Guan's reputation is important, so it's okay not to do this!" Leng Jun spoke again.
Su Ren smiled: "Don't talk about the reputation of Laojun Temple in front of me. Your master has long since lost his reputation for killing people and running away. The reputation of Laojun Temple has nothing to do with me."
"You!" Leng Jun was so angry that Su Ren reached out to draw his sword. Huo Jin quickly stood in front of Su Ren: "If you want to kill my eldest brother, kill me first!"
Huo Laosi couldn't tell that Leng Jun and Su Renna were making trouble, so he slapped Hawking on the back of the head: "Speak, adults, and leave the children alone."
"I'm not going. What brother asked me to do is very important. I can't leave!" Hawking ignored Huo Laosi's yelling and refused to leave.
When Huo Qian heard this, she shed tears. The smuggler's business was a near-death business. From Huo Jin's words, it seemed that Su Ren had already made arrangements. Since his family followed Su Ren, they had sold their lives to others, and life and death were natural.
It was Su Ren who had the final say. Even if his son Huo Jin was asked to explore the way, Huo Laosi and Huo Qian could not say anything. After hearing Huo Jin's words, Huo Qian could only wipe away her tears.
Su Ren naturally understood everyone's thoughts and pushed Hawking away: "Can you wait until I finish talking? Although we are doing private business, we don't have to do it ourselves. We just organize the goods that Cui Jiuming got. Naturally, someone will go there
Come on, we’ll just wait and collect the money.”
"What's the meaning?"
"What brother means is that someone will go for us. The person has been chosen and they have agreed." Hawking replied impatiently.
Huo Laosi immediately became energetic: "Is there really such a good thing?"
Su Ren nodded.
"That's great! We don't take risks, we can still make money, and the bag salt business is still going on. That's a good thing, a good thing."
"Now I think it's a good thing. That's not what you said just now." Hawking glared at Huo Laosi, completely ignoring his father.
Leng Jun pulled Su Ren aside, lowered his voice and said, "Tell me, are those who are willing to go to the Southern Barbarians the people from Shuangzuishan?"
"Oh? You know all this?"
Leng Jun sneered: "I know you have been to Shuangzuishan in the past two days. This private business matter is very big. If something happens, it will be a big deal. You still have to be careful. Liu Wen has a lot of power in Wenshui County. You must not
Don’t guard against it.”
Seeing Leng Jun's solemn words, Su Ren also became serious: "We absolutely can't fight Liu Wen. We have to find a backer, a big backer." (To be continued)