After the cooperation agreement between the two parties was finalized, Zhang Tinglan hurriedly left the Sihai Grain Store and returned to the station of the 27th Division. Along the way, Zhang Xueliang was like a curious baby, asking Zhang Tinglan what he had discussed with Liu Shucheng.
Zhang Tinglan also knows that it is very important for local tycoons like Zhang Zuolin to understand Japan's aggressive methods and sinister intentions as soon as possible. In the war between the two countries, it is no longer just something that Ming Dao Ming grabs. The importance of economic war has reached an unprecedented height. It can be said that if
It has lost its initiative and political capability economically, and will surely fail militarily.
If you want to influence Zhang Zuolin, you must first influence Zhang Xueliang. It will definitely be easier to let Xiao Zhang educate Lao Zhang. Therefore, Zhang Tinglan also told Zhang Xueliang his speculations about Japanese economic aggression. This was the first time Zhang Xueliang heard others say this.
Yes, teachers in the past also shouted loud and clear slogans about saving the country through industry, but most of them were hollow and contained no concrete content at all.
Zhang Tinglan is different. He goes straight to the core. If the Japanese control the grain market, they can manipulate grain prices, and then they can use grain to cause chaos in China. After controlling exports, the crops that the Chinese have worked so hard to grow can be mined.
The ore that comes out will become a tool for the Japanese to make huge profits, while the Chinese will not even get any hard-earned money.
Zhang Xueliang was dumbfounded by these things, but he also truly agreed with Zhang Tinglan's knowledge. No wonder his father asked him to study hard with Zhang Tinglan. It seemed that Zhang Tinglan really had something in his belly. Zhang Tinglan's status in Zhang Xueliang's heart rose rapidly.
Since ancient times, soldiers have been valued and quick. After Zhang Tinglan returned, he immediately took the flour out of the warehouse of the 27th Division and loaded it on the carriage. He also called in 20 capable soldiers to assist him in transporting the flour to Sihailiang.
OK.
Liu Shucheng had also cleaned out the warehouse of the grain store a long time ago. When the flour arrived, Liu Shucheng took a special look and saw that it was all top-grade white flour. The quality was absolutely high. A load of this white flour could be purchased for at least four yuan in the market.
two.
After discussing with Zhang Tinglan, he set the price of flour at 3.8 yuan. If it exceeds one thousand kilograms, the price will be reduced to 3.5 yuan. This is definitely a very attractive price, compared to Sanhe Grain Store.
It's two cents cheaper.
Liu Shucheng was so excited that he worked for most of the night before transporting all the flour into the warehouse.
The next day, all the front rooms of Sihai Liang Store were filled with flour. Liu Shucheng also specially wrote the words "Selling Affordable Flour" on red paper and posted them all outside. At dawn, a large number of customers came to the store.
stores, they are all attracted by the low prices.
Liu Shucheng immediately became busy, almost without touching the ground. Although he was tired, his heart was very happy. At noon, Liu Shucheng came to the backyard, and Zhang Tinglan was drinking tea comfortably.
"Master Zhang, you are so leisurely. Old Liu, I am so busy that I am dizzy!"
"Old Liu, don't complain. We have made a rule. It's my turn to step in when you can't solve the problem. Now, if you sell something, can't you handle it?"
Liu Shucheng drank up a cup of tea and then said: "Despite the crowd, this little thing doesn't matter. What I'm most worried about now is the unstable supply of goods. This morning, two grain stores came to see me. They said that if the food price
We have been able to maintain this price, and they are willing to buy from us in the long term. But I am worried that our food supply cannot be stable. This batch is sold out, when will the next batch arrive?"
Zhang Tinglan also considered this. After all, focusing solely on Russia's military supplies is not a long-term solution, and it is impossible for Zhang Tinglan to focus all his energy on food.
"Old Liu, don't you have channels for purchasing goods? Let's restore these channels. With the brothers of the 27th Division supporting you, you don't have to worry about those Japanese rogues. In addition, we can raise funds through Russian military supplies. Now that we have
With these windfalls as the basis, we are not afraid of engaging in a price war with the Japanese!"
"Master Zhang, I, Old Liu, finally understand. You can solve all the problems with just one sentence. No wonder you can be so leisurely. I, Old Liu, am miserable. I just have a hard life!" Liu Shucheng said with a look on his face.
He also smiled. With such a backer to protect him from wind and rain, he didn't have to worry about other things at all. It was enough to just take care of the business wholeheartedly.
For three days in a row, this cheap grain store was extremely busy. People from Fengtian came to buy flour in an endless stream. The popularity was sufficient. Not only flour, but also other sorghum, rice, etc. were also sold well. Thanks to
With the profit from flour to support him, Liu Shucheng could let go of the price war, and the business in this grain store naturally prospered.
Some people are happy and some are worried. Liu Shucheng's enemy, Zhang Youliang, the owner of Sanhe Grain Store, is standing at the door of the grain store and looking in the direction of Sihai Grain Store. The distance between the two houses is not far, and he can clearly see the bustle of the other party.
flow of people.
Zhang Youliang felt extremely uncomfortable. Seeing that Sihai Food Store was forced to close by him, Xianyu even turned around. It was really hard to figure out the reason. Sihai Food Store was alive, and Sanhe Food Store was alive.
But we are going to be in trouble. You must know that the Japanese are the smallest and most calculating people. They provided Zhang Youliang with money and low-priced food. If they could not bring down the Sihai Grain Company, the Japanese would let Zhang Youliang pay off his debts.
, when he thought of this, a chill ran down the back of Zhang Youliang's neck.
While he was in a state of distress, a Japanese ronin in a kimono walked over with bowed legs and a swagger.
"Zhang Sang, I have done a lot of things for you and suffered a lot. You promised to give me the flower girl, why haven't you seen it yet?"
Zhang Youliang hated this lustful Ono Sanyang very much, but now that he was here, Zhang Youliang suddenly rolled his eyes and thought of a way.
So he smiled and said: "Mr. Ono, I will send the flower girl to you immediately. However, there is a trouble in front of me that needs your help. Liu Shucheng got a large amount of flour from nowhere, and the price exceeded the level of loss.
I was also caught off guard!"
Ono's brows also wrinkled. To put it bluntly, he is just a thug, but his master was not here at this time, so he was a little embarrassed: "Mr. Miki went to Beizhen. Before he left, he asked us not to cause trouble."
"The general will not accept military orders abroad. What can a small grain store do? I would say that Mr. Miki is too cautious. As long as Mr. Ono steps in and destroys the Sihai Food Store, I don't think anyone would dare to deny it to you."
To save face, after everything is done, I will send you two more girls."
As soon as he heard about women, Xiaoye finally couldn't stand it anymore. His eyes narrowed into slits. He agreed to Zhang Youliang's suggestion. Zhang Youliang whispered a few words in his ear and gave him a troublemaker.
idea.
While the Sihai Grain Store was busy, suddenly there was a burst of shouting outside, and a dozen Japanese ronai rushed over from the street in an aggressive manner, and soon arrived at the entrance of the grain store. In the past two days, people from the Sihai Grain Store have been
There were a lot of Japanese people rushing over with shining samurai swords. Everyone knew that something was wrong. Although they were a little scared, they couldn't help but gather around and watch the fun.
Liu Shucheng's expression suddenly turned bad. Zhang Tinglan smiled at Liu Shucheng and said, "Old Liu, you go and deal with it first. Remember to be polite and polite. If the other party dares to be rude, I will let them leave!"
Zhang Tinglan's eyebrows were raised high, and she looked majestic. Zhang Xueliang and Zhang Tingshu, who were watching the excitement, were eager to try.
"Japanese friends, why do you want to go to this store? Please tell me clearly."
"Hmph, you deceived the samurai of the Japanese Empire, and your conscience is greatly damaged. You sold us inferior rice, and I want to settle the account with you!" Ono curled his lips and shouted loudly, followed by a dozen ronin.
They all started making noises. Seeing their ferocious looks, the people watching the excitement around them were a little worried for Liu Shucheng. Shopkeeper Liu is a very good person, so why did he get into trouble with these unreasonable Japanese!
Liu Shucheng had Zhang Tinglan backing him, so he was naturally not intimidated by Xiaoye's words. He smiled and said: "Liu always pays attention to integrity when doing business. If you have evidence, you might as well present it. If you want to beat or punish, you can do whatever you want."
It’s your convenience. If not, Liu is not someone to be bullied!”
Ono curled his lips and waved his hands, and two Japanese ronin came over carrying a rice bag. With a crash, they dumped the rice bag on the ground.
Everyone around looked carefully and saw that the ground was covered with moldy and spoiled food, glowing green, with a lot of debris inside, and a strange smell. Zhang Tinglan, who was still in the shop, also saw it.
I just took something like this and ran to the Russians to pass it off as inferior. Now the Japanese have done the same thing and used it on themselves, but now it depends on whose method is more clever.