Chapter 372 Deployment of all parties
At the dock, the autumn wind was blowing, making people's clothes flutter.
Ji Wuyin and Gu Huaisheng, one old and one young, stood opposite each other.
Ji Wuyin's face was flushed and he looked very energetic.
In comparison, Gu Huaisheng was less angry.
"Shopkeeper Ji, I wish you a safe journey."
Even with the wide cloak covering his body, it was still obvious that Gu Huaisheng had lost a lot of weight. Ji Wuyin sighed. The boat was too big to turn around, and he had no choice.
He patted Gu Huaisheng's shoulder without saying anything, saying, "No matter what, take care of yourself."
"Thank you." Gu Huaisheng's attitude was polite and distant, not as familiar and warm as before.
This is how relationships between people are; they change as one's perspective changes. Ji Wuyin has experienced a lot and is more open-minded.
Ji Wuyin was leaving, and Gu Huaisheng was going to see him off. Xie Zhan knew all of this.
What Xie Zhan didn't know was that Ji Wuyin didn't go directly north, but instead went to Xuzhou en route, and then to Luoyang. He was the one cooperating with Liaodong Commandery's plan against Nanyang.
As Ji Wuyin set off, all the branches of the Ji family in the Central Plains also started to move.
At this time, Xie Zhan had no time to pay attention to Ji's side. His entire attention was focused on the progress of Zhang Xian's disaster relief in Nanyang.
The disaster relief efforts in Nanyang were not effective.
In comparison, the results of his previous disaster relief efforts in the south were much better than those in Nanyang. It can be said that he had submitted an answer that satisfied the emperor.
Xie Zhan felt that it was a good thing that Ji Wuyin left the South, because he would also be leaving the South for a while, and he would be worried if Ji Wuyin was still in the South.
Xie Bai sorted out the news from Nanyang and reported it to Xie Zhan, "Master, the wealthy merchants in the surrounding areas have jointly established a grain merchant association. The price of grain in Nanyang and the surrounding areas has been raised to 260 wen per dou."
Xie Nan took a breath.
When Xie Zhan heard the news, his expression remained cold, and he was obviously not very surprised by the result.
Due to various reasons, the price of grain has remained high for a long time this year, and the peak price reached 300 wen per dou.
By mid-year, the summer harvest in the Jianghuai region had arrived, and grain prices had fallen back. In many places, a dou of grain cost only around 150 wen. If the weather was favorable, grain prices would fall further by the end of the year.
An earthquake struck Nanyang. Nanyang has always been the granary of the Central Plains. If something happened to the granary, the price of grain would definitely be unstable.
The Grain Merchants Association, established by wealthy businessmen in the Nanyang area, raised the price of grain from 150 wen to 260 wen in one fell swoop, obviously intending to make a fortune from the national crisis.
Zuo Anmin had previously reported that more than half of the food Zhang Xian had brought had been used up. Xie Zhan was certain that once Zhang Xian had used up all the food he had brought, the price of food in Nanyang might rise even more.
"Liaodong County will definitely take action." Xie Zhan said affirmatively.
Zhang Xian to Lu Songli is equivalent to Zuo Anmin to him.
If Zhang Xian fails to resolve the issue of Nanyang this time, he will definitely fail in this matter.
The disaster in Nanyang was different from the flood in the south. The Nanyang disaster was caused by an earthquake, and if not handled properly, it would implicate the emperor. This emperor was very concerned about his reputation.
If this matter fell on Zuo Anmin, he would definitely try his best to help Zuo Anmin. I believe Lu Songli would do the same.
Xie Nan and Xie Bai looked at each other, subconsciously thinking, "Isn't this possible?" Nanyang's current situation was very difficult. What could Lu Songli do?
Xie Zhan was also wondering what method Lv Songli would use to resolve the Nanyang issue if he took action. He couldn't think of a solution, but he felt that it would probably be a game of money and grain.
Putting aside the things he couldn't figure out for the time being, Xie Zhan asked, "How are everyone preparing?"
Xie Nan and Xie Bai exchanged a glance and replied at the same time, "Reporting to the master, we are already ready to go. Both the Gu and Lu companies are ready and can leave at any time."
"Okay, tomorrow morning, we'll set off for Runan."
Runan is to the east of Nanyang, and Luoyang is to the north of Nanyang.
There is also a Xuchang between Runan and Luoyang.
Liaodong Commandery, Fang County
Lu Songli left Houcheng and went to Fang County. She was going to meet someone, and Qin Sheng escorted her.
The best restaurant in Fang County closed its doors to guests that day.
Lin Shan, deputy leader of the Cao Gang, is on the first floor at this moment.
Recently, their Cao Gang has cooperated with the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce and the Ji family and made a lot of money. So when he was invited by the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce, he thought about it for a while and decided to come and meet them.
A subordinate reported: "Deputy Gang Leader, the people from the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce have arrived!"
Lin Shan stood up and went to greet him.
Lu Songli came in with his men and smiled before he spoke. "Deputy Gang Leader Lin, I'm late. I'm sorry for the rudeness."
Lu Songli met him in his capacity as president of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce.
"Nothing, I'm just early." Lin Shan was not surprised to see Lu Songli. He had known for a long time that the president of Liaodong Chamber of Commerce was a woman.
Wu Ren is the General Manager of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce. Above him is the President, Lü Songli.
"Deputy Gang Leader Lin, please come in."
"President Lu, please—"
After the two of them entered, they sat down as host and guest.
Lin Shan changed his lazy attitude when he was in the gang and sat up straight.
After a few polite greetings, Lu Songli got straight to the point, "Deputy Gang Leader Lin, I invited you here to discuss a business deal."
"President Lu, please speak."
"Then I'll be frank. In the coming period, if any wealthy family asks you to transport grain, please don't refuse and don't ask for an exorbitant price. You can just charge the normal fees. Afterwards, our Liaodong Chamber of Commerce will compensate you with a sum of silver. The amount of this silver is related to the amount of grain you transport. Here is the contract, you can take a look at it first." At Lu Songli's signal, her people handed the contract to Lin Shan with both hands.
After Lin Shan took it, he carefully read it page by page.
Lu Songli drank her tea slowly without rushing.
Lin Shan read quickly and found that the compensation Lu Songli had just mentioned was based on river sections. The compensation standards for each river section were different and very rigorous.
After reading it, he handed it to his confidant behind him.
This was a big deal, Lin Shan was certain. He also had a strong feeling that this deal could be done.
It took his man about a quarter of an hour to finish reading the contract. After finishing, his man nodded at him.
The contract signed by Liaodong Chamber of Commerce is full of sincerity, with appropriate details and no nonsense.
At this time, Lu Songli smiled and asked, "Deputy Gang Leader Lin, after reading the contract, what do you think?"
"President Lu is very kind." At this time, Lin Shan had a smile on his face. He found that the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce was like a God of Wealth, often bringing opportunities for their Cao Gang to make money.
Lu Songli: "Then it's a pleasure to work with you?"
Lin Shan: "It's a pleasure to work with you."
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