In the afternoon, the streets were bustling with people.
The crowd was furious and on the verge of exploding when suddenly a loud noise was heard.
"Datong Grain Shop is open for sale. The price is 60 wen per dou!"
"Datong Grain Shop is open for sale. The price is 60 wen per dou!"
“The quantity is limited, first come first served.”
A servant was running fast on the street, shouting as he ran, instantly attracting countless attention.
"Sixty coins per bushel? Is that true?"
"That's fake! Isn't the price of grain already five hundred coins per bushel?"
"Yeah, it's a lie!"
"How could such a thing be fake? Why don't you go and take a look?"
"Let's go and take a look!"
The news that Datong Grain Store was selling grain at a low price quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys, causing a sensation. Everyone found it unbelievable, but some people went there out of curiosity and saw a long queue outside the grain store.
It’s true!
There really is a grain shop that sells grain at a low price, and it’s still fifty cents per dou.
Just like when food prices rose, the current drop in food prices has also surprised everyone.
"I want to buy it, I want to buy it."
“I want to buy it!”
The people were crowded together, and at this time the county police chief Su Dahai came with many yamen runners to maintain order.
A middle-aged man who looked like a shopkeeper came out of the store and said loudly, "The Datong Grain Store is backed by the Datong Trading Company. I'm sure you haven't heard of it. Our Datong Trading Company does business all over the Great Zhou. We have a royal merchant background, ample financial resources, and sufficient grain reserves."
"We currently have 400,000 dan of grain in storage, all stored in the granary outside the city. Please don't worry, everyone will be able to buy some!"
When the middle-aged man shouted, several servants were also shouting in the crowd, and the people who heard it were stunned again.
Datong Trading Company has business all over the Great Zhou Dynasty and has a royal merchant background.
Such a gimmick immediately attracted countless people.
"Four hundred thousand dan of grain reserves? Are there really that much grain stored?"
Someone asked the most concerned question, and the middle-aged man snorted coldly and said, "You don't know the strength of my Datong Trading Company. Our head shopkeeper heard that the grain price in Ji County had risen sharply, so he immediately asked us to come here."
"Some people are taking advantage of the situation to hoard goods and profit from the people's hard-earned money. We won't take that money!"
These words were extremely contagious, and the people immediately clapped and cheered loudly.
"Because of the hasty preparations, some grain has not yet been delivered. Today, we will adopt a purchase limit method. First come, first served. When we resume sales tomorrow, the price will drop to 30 wen per dou. So there is no need to scramble for it. You can buy the low-priced grain tomorrow."
"Thirty cents?"
"Thirty coins per dou?"
"Did I hear wrongly?"
The middle-aged shopkeeper's words once again caused a sensation.
"It's true. Please don't fight over it. If you still have food at home, just buy it tomorrow and leave it for those who need it."
Upon hearing this, many people left the long queue. Ji County was wealthy, and in fact most people's families were not short of food, so they could at least survive for a few days. However, there were still many people queuing.
Soon someone bought it and was very surprised.
There is no falsehood, it is really sixty cents per dou, which is the same as the normal price of grain.
There was a purchase limit, and each person could only buy one bucket, and no more. However, this was extremely rare, and he cried with joy.
More people bought it and it soon became a sensation.
As food prices have been rising for days, people finally see hope.
The food store was bustling with activity outside, but inside it was completely silent. Su Mingyue looked at Song Chi with a serious expression, "We only have 3,000 dan of grain in stock. We have to sell 2,000 dan today. What are we going to do tomorrow?"
She was filled with worry, because what Song Chi had let out was too outrageous.
He actually claimed that he had 400,000 shi of grain in stock.
This is really too bold. You should know that the tax quota of Ji County last year was 400,000 taels.
They also said that the Changsheng Trading Company was behind Datong Grain Store, which is completely false.
The name of the grain shop was given by Song Chixian, and it was originally the inheritance of Sun Jian.
"It's just a gimmick. How can it spread quickly if you don't say more?" Song Chi thought it was natural.
"The problem is that this is too exaggerated. We simply can't afford that much. And can we, alone, bring down the price of food?"
Song Chi looked at the sky outside. Dark clouds were already drifting in the distance. "We can't, but God can... We just have to wait and see."
"Um."
Looking at Song Chi's calm expression, Su Mingyue nodded slightly. She believed in him unconditionally. In her heart, Case Leader Song was omnipotent, and whatever he said was what it was.
The low-price sale of grain had caused a sensation and quickly became a hot topic.
Luo Yurou was also in the crowd. She listened to everyone's shouts, "Food prices are going to fall."
"That's impossible. This grain shop suddenly appeared. I can tell they are bragging when I hear them talking. They even have 400,000 dan of grain in stock. They are so bold." Xiaoqing beside her curled her lips.
It's okay to fool ordinary people, but people who know the business will never believe it.
"There are quite a few grain merchants coming to Ji County from other places now, and many are even on the way. This is a gimmick, but it also shows that this grain store has a lot of grain in stock, and many people will believe it."
Luo Yurou said softly: "I guess the person behind this is Song Chi."
"Can his family alone stabilize food prices?" Xiaoqing still didn't believe it.
"The price of grain has just risen to 500 wen per dou. This price is really too crazy. I'm afraid many grain merchants are now trembling with fear. You have to know that the price is false. It is only real when it is sold."
Luo Yurou looked at the people coming and going.
"There are so many grain merchants here, many of whom have come from far away. The travel is exhausting, and the labor and loading and unloading costs are huge. Many of them even have grain on their carts... It's okay in the short term, but if we encounter a storm..."
"Is it windy and rainy?"
Luo Yurou murmured, and suddenly a light flashed in her eyes.
"I understand. I understand."
Xiaoqing asked doubtfully, "What did the young lady know?"
"I know how Song Chi is going to stabilize grain prices. It's brilliant, truly brilliant! Grain prices won't have to fall tomorrow, they'll fall by tonight, and they'll probably fall drastically!"
"Oh, really?"
Luo Yurou said, "Not only that, someone else is going to be in trouble!"
......
At Jinzun Mansion, the banquet has not yet ended.
They were having so much fun drinking that they couldn't help but drink a few more glasses. They were really enjoying themselves at the moment.
Just now they received a report that the price of grain had risen to 500 wen per dou, and it took less than half an hour. It is very easy to raise the price now. As long as they mention the price, other foreign grain merchants will follow suit.
"After today's drink, we'll have another one in two days, and there'll also be a celebratory drink!"
Zhou Zhengan spoke loudly while caressing the beauty in his arms.
In front of the people, he is a neatly dressed, solemn and majestic prefect, but now he is back to his true nature.
"Ha ha."
Zhang Wu laughed loudly and said, "With food prices skyrocketing, Song Chi is doomed."
"Bang!"
Just then, the door was pushed open and Master Wu walked in quickly.
“Food prices have fallen!”
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