Chapter 526: The Women Settle in the Capital (VI)
Thousands of bushels of grain! The largest grain shop in Shenjing City, backed by the Cao Gang and connected to all the major grain merchants in the city!
In the back hall of the grain shop, Xi Ming, the shopkeeper of Qianzhongsu, sat in the first seat, and on both sides sat more than a dozen people in gorgeous clothes, all of whom were grain merchants in the city.
"Everyone, Xi has received the news that our time to make a fortune is coming soon." After taking a sip of tea, Xi Ming said to everyone present.
Many people nodded with smiles, "It seems that Shopkeeper Xi has also received the news?"
"Hey, there's no such thing as an impenetrable wall in this capital," Xi Ming said proudly. "Even if it's the Jia or Xue families, what can they do? They want to delay our brothers from getting rich, but how can they do that? They're selling grain at a fair price, so we let them do it. Now there's nothing left to sell, right?"
"Besides, it's naturally difficult for us to attack the Jia family, and they are not mainly merchants after all. But the Xue family is different. Many people are jealous of their business routes. This time, the Xue family has also added money. If we take the opportunity to take advantage of them, we will benefit greatly!"
Everyone burst into laughter when they heard this!
"The grain from their warehouse outside the city has all been delivered today, but it will only last for a day or two at most. After that, this Shenjing City will be ours."
"We've spent a lot of money this time. If we can't make it back, it will be a waste of time."
"But, as I said, when we start selling, your shops must follow my thousand bushels of millet!"
"Don't worry, Shopkeeper Xi. We'll sell it to you even if it's 20 taels per stone. Actually , it's the Xue family that's helping us. Now even the nearby prefectures can't send us grain. We're the only ones in the entire Shenjing City with grain. Aren't we allowed to decide the price?"
There have always been many merchants who profit from national disasters, and these people are one of them! The people starving to death is none of their business. As long as they can sell the food at a high price and enrich themselves, what does it matter if many people die?
"Let's discuss this. The imperial court has been keeping an eye on us recently. Making money is a good thing, but we can't risk our lives and property!" Xi Ming said.
Just when everyone was talking heatedly, a servant came hurriedly.
"Master, there's someone outside the shop asking to see you!"
"Who?"
"The man didn't tell me his name, but said he had a batch of grain and asked if the master was interested."
"Rice?" Xi Ming's eyes twitched. He glanced at everyone present, then said to the servant, "Invite him over in a quarter of an hour."
After the servant left, Xi Ming said to the crowd, "Who is this little brat ? Is he trying to get something from us? Or does he really have some leverage?"
"Shopkeeper Ma, Shopkeeper Niu, you're monitoring the trade routes south of the Yangtze River. Is there any grain being shipped over here?"
The two shopkeepers quickly stood up and said, "Shopkeeper Xi, the Xue family's trade route from Jiangnan to Shenjing is being closely monitored. Not a single grain of rice has been delivered. They are now mainly traveling to the Sichuan and Shaanxi areas! Some caravans have indeed smelled the scent and wanted to come to Shenjing to get involved, but they are also being watched by the Cao Gang. Shopkeeper Xi knows this, and the others are definitely gone."
After pondering for a moment, Xi Ming said, "In that case, I'd like to meet him first and see who he is! Everyone, please go directly to the side hall."
After everyone left, a while later, the servant came in with a middle-aged man.
"Shopkeeper Xi, make a fortune!" The man bowed and smiled, then walked forward and sat down.
After having tea served, Xi Ming smiled and said, "Where are you from, brother?"
"Shopkeeper Xi, why are you asking so many questions? I've gathered some food and grain from my family and am hoping to benefit from the capital's influence. I've heard of Shopkeeper Xi 's reputation for a long time, so I've come here rashly."
Xi Ming was not surprised. It would be strange if the other party revealed the truth directly.
After taking another sip of tea, Xi Ming asked again, "What's your name, brother?"
"I have a connection with Shopkeeper Xi. My last name is Wu Ming!"
"So it's Brother Wu Ming. I wonder how much grain you have? And what's the price you'd like to sell it for?"
Seeing Wu Ming extend his hand, Xi Ming asked, "Fifty thousand stones?"
"Shopkeeper Xi, you underestimate me. If it's just tens of thousands of dan of grain, how could it be worth all this trouble?"
Xi Ming took a deep breath when he heard this, "Five hundred thousand?"
"That's right, no more, no less, 500,000 stones!"
"As for the price?" Wu Ming shook his hand again, causing Xi Ming's eyes to twitch. "Six taels? One stone?"
"Brother Wu Ming, are you here to tease me?" Xi Ming asked with narrowed eyes. "If you're short of money, I don't mind giving it to you. But if you're here to cause trouble or have a big appetite, I might not be able to finish it."
"Besides, since you're here, you must know Xi's background!"
"Hahaha!" Wu Ming laughed. "How could I not know this? If Shopkeeper Xi didn't have the support of the Cao Gang, this shop wouldn't be able to stay open."
"It's just that since I dare to say this price, it's certainly not a joke!"
Xi Ming thought for a moment, "Brother, I, Xi Ming, have plenty of money. Three million is not a small amount, but I may be able to come up with it. It all depends on whether you have the ability! Besides, if you don't reveal your true intentions, I will be worried."
"Shopkeeper Xi is so cautious, I admire you, brother! If that's the case, then I won't mind revealing my true colors!"
As he said that, he carefully took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it over!
"Please take a look at this document, Shopkeeper Xi. If you don't understand, you can ask someone to take a look. However, Shopkeeper Xi should also know that this is a matter of great importance, so I cannot give this document to you. Please forgive me!"
The content of the document was nothing special. It was an appointment document. The person being appointed was Wu Ming in front of him, and his position was the chief manager. However, the signature and seal below made Xi Ming's eyelids twitch.
"Zhen family? Jiangnan Zhen family?"
After Xi Ming finished reading it, Wu Ming put the document away again.
"If Shopkeeper Xi feels it's hard to tell whether it's real or fake, you can ask someone to come and take a look. I believe Shopkeeper Xi has the ability to invite the right person! And I, my brother, am only here to make a fortune. I have the master's trust, so I have to do something good."
"Although the Xue family in the city is also buying grain, I sell this grain to the Xue and Jia families at the same price, but the first choice is Shopkeeper Xi. Shopkeeper Xi may not understand the connection, but the people behind you can probably figure it out!"
"This is a big deal, brother. Can you give me some time? Also, where is the grain? To be honest, I've had people keeping an eye on the grain routes in the Jiangnan area..."
"Hahaha, since Shopkeeper Xi knows where I came from, why do you still ask such a stupid question?"
Xi Ming also reacted after hearing this. What was difficult for others to do might be possible for the Zhen family. Who knows how many tricks the Zhen family has, both overtly and covertly?
