The price of goods in Xuchang has entered a period of stagnation. It is not because those wealthy businessmen suddenly realized their conscience and prepared to put the people first, nor is it because Chu Nan used some means. This large-scale layout will take a long time to brew, but the price of goods in Xuchang
It has reached an incredible level. Not to mention ordinary people, even some small families with a small fortune are already unable to reveal the blame.
It is for this reason that prices have stopped, and even the most popular grains are no longer being purchased, indicating that Xuchang's wealth has been squeezed out.
Of course, the price must not be lowered. Now this is not a problem of one person, but a tacit understanding of the entire industry. If someone cuts the price and sells it at this time, it is likely to cause a chain reaction of the entire food price and even all prices. This can be done this time, but when the time comes
Most of those at the bottom are in the same circle. If you make a profit this time, it will be difficult to trade in the future.
Of course, such a tacit understanding can be formed between wealthy merchants, but small traders will not care about this. After seeing the price of food stagnate, they will naturally start to sell at reduced prices, cash out and leave, or use the money they get to buy more goods.
There is no way to stop selling, but these small traders have limited abilities and their impact is not big.
Today's prices are still controlled by a few people.
In the main hall of Shangshu Mansion, more than a dozen wealthy businessmen are gathered together at this moment. Although there are only a dozen people, in terms of the materials in hand, these dozen people account for more than half of Xuchang's various goods stocks. It can be said that,
These dozen people are the key figures influencing today's prices in Xuchang.
"Mr. Qiao, I heard that your daughter is listening to Mrs. Chu's tent. Do you know why Chu Shangshu invited me to come today?" In the main hall, Chu Nan has not yet appeared. Zhen Yao looked at Qiao who was drinking water.
Rui asked with a smile.
Earlier, when people mentioned Chu Nan, their first impression was that of Lu Bu's son-in-law. Many people even thought of him as the Lu family's adopted son-in-law.
However, over the past year or so, Chu Nan's reputation has gradually spread, and no one anymore regards him as a vassal of the Lu family. He is Lu Bu's son-in-law, but not a son-in-law.
In fact, as far as Chu Nan is concerned, he doesn't want to be known to the world like this. This means that there will be many people eyeing him, and there will be many people studying his methods of doing things, studying his character, and then targeting him.
Design him with his character.
It's easy to hide from open guns and hard to guard against hidden arrows. If given a choice, Chu Nan prefers to hide behind the scenes and calculate other people's feelings rather than being plotted by others. But there is no way. Lu Bu lacks someone around him who can set the direction for him. Chen Gong can, but not enough.
Since Lu Bu trusts him unconditionally and there is no other adviser who can stand up to the challenge, if Chu Nan doesn't come forward, who will?
When other people heard the words, they also listened with their ears.
It is impossible not to worry about being targeted by Chu Nan. The shadow of a famous tree is the shadow of a famous tree. Chu people are famous all over the world for their reputation for not obeying the rules. The nobles are thousands of butchers, and there is no one to fill the house at every turn. They are wealthy merchants.
Although they are powerful in their respective territories, they are also afraid of Chu Nan.
It was okay for Jizhou wealthy merchants like Zhen Yao. Although they lost a lot of goods, the Wuji Zhen family's family fortune would not damage their vitality. However, those wealthy merchants from the Central Plains did not dare to do this. They had experienced the baptism of the Xuzhou Army.
came down, so I was worried that Chu Nan would not follow the rules.
Many people have actually made up their minds. If Chu Nan forces them, they will throw away the supplies in their hands. At worst, they will never come to Xuchang again. Even moving away from the Central Plains is not out of the question. It's just that the court has changed hands and the gentry has changed hands.
Blockbusters were massacred. Some people saw only crisis, but others also saw opportunities.
No matter how arrogant you are, Lu Bu, you still need people, right? Kill everyone who comes. Who will come after Xuchang supplies the goods? Your army will come by yourself? This is obviously impossible. If Shang was really useless, he would have disappeared long ago. How could this happen?
Has it survived to this day?
Moreover, these people studied Chu Nan and found that although Chu Nan killed people ruthlessly, he always had legitimate reasons for killing people. Several times he broke the rules, and it was the other party who broke the rules first, so they judged that if Chu Nan did not violate the law or other bottom lines,
Before, Chu Nan should not have acted randomly, but would have followed the rules.
If you are willing to follow the rules, then you can negotiate. If you are like a bandit and a grassroots bandit, who will use the knife if you can't reach an agreement, then who will play with you? Today's prosperous Xuchang may just turn into ruins in the end.
A wry smile appeared on Qiao Rui's face, she shook her head and sighed: "I have also visited Chu Lingjun, but I have to say it's a matter of affection... Chu Lingjun doesn't talk about this. As for recruiting us today, it's probably because of the price of goods in Xuchang.
."
nonsense!
Everyone secretly murmured that the people present here are all wealthy businessmen from all over the world. In addition to discussing the price of goods in Xuchang, they have the rank of nine ministers of the imperial court and hold real power. Why come here to see this group of businessmen?
Although Chu Nan was also a merchant by birth, things are different now. He is now a minister.
Different heights, different locations, and different things to do.
Just as he was talking, he saw Chu Nan and Zhou Cang coming in from the back hall. Seeing everyone, he smiled and clasped his fists and said, "I've tired you all for a long time. It's my fault. I'm busy with official duties and can't feel at home. I hope you can forgive me."
When I first met Chu Nan, it was difficult to connect the handsome young man in front of me with the legendary Chu Rentu who killed people without blinking an eye. After all, the legendary Chu Rentu was eight feet tall and had an eight-foot waist.
A villain with a fierce face.
The young man in front of him had an easy-going smile and always had a hint of sincerity in his words. He was obviously speaking to everyone, but everyone present felt that he was speaking specifically to them.
"I've met Chu Lingjun!" Qiao Rui stood up first and saluted Chu Nan.
The rest of the people also reacted and saluted Chu Nan.
"No need to be polite. Although this is a government office, it is not official business to invite you all here. There is no need to be so formal. Take a seat!" After Chu Nan finished speaking, he sat down first and motioned for everyone to take their seats.
"Thank you, Lord Ling!" After everyone thanked him, they all sat down.
"I invite you all to come here today. I think you should have some guesses in your mind, just because of the current prices in Xuchang." Chu Nan didn't talk nonsense, went straight to the point, and directly showed everyone: "You are all wealthy businessmen from various places, what are the prices in Xuchang now?
, you should know in your mind that to be honest, today’s prices have already hurt people’s livelihood, so I hope you can lower the prices appropriately, so that at least the people of Xuchang can have something to eat.”
Everyone also didn't expect that Chu Nan didn't even use polite words. When he spoke, he went straight to the topic, making it difficult for them to say the mediation words they had planned.
"I dare to ask your Majesty." A young man who was sitting down stood up, cupped his fists and saluted Chu Nan: "This price reduction, are you forcing me to wait for the price reduction in the name of the imperial court?"
"No." Chu Nan shook his head: "Since I am inviting you here in my name, I am also discussing with you, and it has nothing to do with the imperial court."
"If we refuse, will the goods be forcibly detained?" the young man asked again.
"You don't have to worry that the imperial court will not plunder people's wealth for no reason. The laws set by the new law have not yet been perfected. Even if they are to be enacted, it will only be after this incident. Before that, all the rules will remain the same. Moreover, merchants
The purpose is to put profit first, and the imperial court will not force interference. I invite you all to come here today just to discuss this matter." Chu Nan looked at everyone and said with a smile.
Naturally, everyone could not completely trust what Chu Nan said because of his empty talk, but with his assurance, everyone felt a little at ease.
"Your Majesty, we are all selling goods for the master, and the master has the final say on the price." A middle-aged man stood up and hugged Chu Nan and said, "We can support you with some food.
I asked you to help the people, but you asked us to lower the price. This fact is not something we can decide, so please forgive me."
"Then can you please discuss with your family? I am also a merchant. The price of food is usually at a fair price, and the method is small profits but quick turnover. With the current price of food, even if it is discounted in half, please put aside the freight and hired workers.
With manpower, there is at least two or three times more profit, which is not a loss, but for the people of Xuchang, it can save countless lives." Chu Nan frowned as he looked at everyone.
"Let you speak. We should not refuse. However, this matter still needs to be decided by the family. We cannot change it without authorization. Please rest assured that after I return, I will immediately communicate with my family to seek opinions from the clan. As long as the clan
Relax over there, and we will immediately lower the price as your order says!"
Others also hurriedly assured Chu Nan that the price was set by the family anyway and had nothing to do with them. Even if Chu Nan turned his back and withheld the goods, they would have excuses to get out. The worst they could do was not come to Xuchang to do business in the future.
Only there are no business opportunities here.
To be honest, the name of Chu Rentu has an aura of intimidation. The good side is that no one dares to mess around. The bad side is that people who come to Xuchang to do business are not at ease. Many families who originally intended to do business in Xuchang also
It was probably because of Chu Nan's reputation that he gave up on this plan.
But after all, money is what attracts people's hearts. The price of goods in Xuchang still attracts many wealthy families. However, few of the leaders are important people in the family, because they are worried that the Chu people will fall out and kill people.
Chu Nan nodded helplessly and sighed: "This way I won't embarrass you all. Contact the clan as soon as possible. If this can be done, I will be very grateful. Now let's discuss how much material you can support.
Well, it’s best to replace them all with food.”
Everyone who had already breathed a sigh of relief was startled when they heard this, and then turned their resentful eyes to Zhen Yao, who had said this first. This Chu Nan really wanted money, but from another aspect, they could also feel that Xuchang is now obsessed with food.
I have to ask for all my desires.
Finally, a group of wealthy merchant families discussed with Chu Nan for an entire afternoon, and the wealthy merchants came up with 5,000 shi of grain and donated it to Chu Nan free of charge.
It sounds like a lot, but if we let it go to help the people in Xuchang, it might be used up in just one day, and it won't help the emergency at all.
It’s really... generous!
I finished writing the last chapter at 11 o'clock last night, and then I played games in the study with my wife on my back until two o'clock. I got up late this morning again, and I haven't been energetic all day. I have to change today to avoid a vicious cycle.
(End of chapter)
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