Chapter 104 Buying Food
The fur shop owner sent Song Liyun and the others to the door of the shop. When he saw them walk into the street, he turned around, immediately lifted the board and started to close the door.
His face was filled with unconcealable excitement.
The high-end wool carpets received today need to be sent to the small station immediately and shipped out in batches in the evening.
He hadn't expected that after waiting for a whole year, he could still receive such high-quality goods at the end of the year, which would be enough for him to distribute dividends and win a big prize at the end of the year.
In addition, the seller Song Liyun must also be recorded in the book for future long-term dealings.
Han Ming had been here before, and with the shopkeeper's photographic memory, he recognized Han Ming as a native of Suijin Town as soon as he stepped into the shop.
Now he is accompanying a woman to sell things in the posture of a servant.
Moreover, it was a high-end wool carpet from the garrison. This woman must have a relationship with the high-ranking people in the garrison, and perhaps had a channel connecting her to the Dilu grassland.
The shopkeeper was confident that based on his many years of experience, this was a long-term customer, so he didn't mind telling him how to make money.
Besides, the Wanchun caravan has deep roots and has already developed ways to deal with the situation.
Just as he mentioned triple the price, the woman's excitement, which she tried hard to hide, did not escape his observation.
As long as this woman has a source of goods, she will definitely come again once the bait is placed.
After leaving the store, Song Liyun carefully inquired about the situation of this fur shop called Wanchun.
Han Mingdao said: "Wanchun Fur has been open in Qili County for at least ten years. The prices are fair, but the requirements are high. They often close, so the business is not very prosperous.
Boss, I just found out today that this store sells illicit goods."
Han Ming arrived before the Suijin Massacre. At that time, Suijin Town was more prosperous than Qili County and had everything. He didn't know much about this place.
Later, Suijin Town fell into decline, and he happened to look for some old things to exchange for money and got to know Wanchun Fur Shop.
This time, I came here directly because I knew that wool carpets were expensive.
He didn't expect to hear such news, and his heart was still pounding.
Song Liyun nodded. When she heard that the price difference for transporting supplies was so high, she was indeed instantly tempted.
I can’t wait to become a merchant, load a whole wagon at a time, and make a fortune.
He was fully awake at this time.
His spatial ability cannot be exposed, and that kind of smuggling business is not something he can get involved in, at least not at the moment.
Unless you set up your own caravan and start sales operations on a large scale.
It would take several years before this condition could be realized.
Now, she still wants to stay in Suijin Town and live a safe, healthy and happy life with her family.
Because when I left, I told my family that I needed to stay in Qili County for one night.
Song Liyun had money on her now, so she was not in a hurry to buy things. Instead, she asked Han Ming to book two rooms in the inn first and then go shopping.
Han Ming was familiar with the county town. Under his leadership, Song Liyun bought a cart, but did not buy any animals.
There is no stored fodder in winter, and the big eaters like cows, horses and mules are no match for the three little rabbits. They can be fed with just some vegetable roots, corn stubble and acorn flour.
Large animals are not used much now, so she has to buy grass when she brings them back.
With a cart and a few baskets on it, Song Liyun and Han Ming went to the grain store first.
Boss Mu said that food prices were rising, and sure enough, wooden signs were put up at the doors of every store, and some people gathered around, all talking about the price increase.
Someone cursed: "Every year at this time, they have to raise prices. They are so black-hearted. They are not satisfied even though they earn so much money."
Others sighed, "I heard that the Di invaders in the north are pillaging villages again, and the prices are rising because they are storing food."
"I won't buy it. There is a large army stationed at Xishi Pass. Those Hu people make trouble every year but they always retreat. It's you cowards who let the grain merchants drive up the price." He was stubborn.
"Alas! I'm afraid you've forgotten what happened in Broken Gold Town back then..."
"Suijin Town now has soldiers, don't be afraid!"
Suijin Town is close to Qili County. The incident that year scared the people here so much that the city gates were closed for half a year.
But now I heard that there is a garrison there, so Qili County is more confident.
Some people just look at the food prices and leave, while others say they will buy a few pounds less and wait a little longer.
Han Ming whispered, "Boss, the wooden sign says corn is eight cents a pound, and flour is ten cents. Do you want to buy it?"
In Suijin Town, the price of corn was five cents and the price of flour was eight cents. The price had indeed increased, but the increase was not large, so everyone was waiting and watching.
Song Liyun didn't know that the price she saw in Suijin Town was actually a premium paid by Boss Mu, and was not comparable to the price here in Qili County.
"Since we're here, of course we have to buy some. But we have to buy them separately and not all at the same place.
First, check the price at the grain store, and if you think it's suitable, buy it immediately."
If Song Liyun wants to buy more food, she must first leave Han Ming aside before she can put it into her own space.
"Okay, then I'll go to West Street first. There are also two grain stores there." Han Ming agreed with Song Liyun's arrangement very much. He took five taels of silver and drove away.
Song Liyun carried a large basket and walked into the nearby grain store.
There were many people outside the store, but it was deserted inside. The shopkeeper and two assistants were moving grain bags to be weighed.
Sensing a customer entering the shop, the shopkeeper said without even looking up, "No bargaining, no credit, cash transactions. Today's price is today's grain. If you curse, you'll be kicked out."
It seems that we have been criticized for the rise in food prices.
"Shopkeeper, I'm here to buy food."
“Buy food!”
The shopkeeper looked up instantly, his eyes first falling on the large basket next to Song Liyun. It really looked like she was here to buy something.
"Shopkeeper, give me some of your sorghum and corn. Fill this basket up."
Seeing that the store had a complete range of goods, Song Liyun didn't ask the prices one by one, but just bought more before Han Ming came back.
The shopkeeper glanced at Song Liyun's basket and said, "Okay, I'll give you ten pounds of each."
The basket is made of wicker, more than two feet high, and has a lid. It is just an ordinary basket.
Song Liyun took out the cloth bag from the basket: "Then I'll trouble you two brothers."
The prices of sorghum and corn are relatively cheap now, and they are sold in large quantities in grain stores.
The two men, one carrying sorghum and the other carrying corn, soon filled Song Liyun's wicker basket.
After weighing and settling the bill, the two kinds of grain totaled thirty jin, which was only one hundred and ten coins.
Song Liyun paid the money readily, picked up the basket and walked away staggeringly.
She was quite strong, but it was still difficult for her to carry 30 kilograms of food.
Walking out of the grain store and finding a secluded corner, Song Liyun pretended to take a break, opened the lid of the basket and reached in to feel around.
Not long after, Song Liyun came over again with an empty basket: "Shopkeeper, I want to buy some more beans and corn..."
After three trips back and forth, buying things in different ways, the shopkeeper and the clerk were a little surprised.
The shopkeeper said, "Miss, where is your home? Do you still want to buy food? Our store can help you send it back."
He saw a girl named Song Liyun running back and forth, with not much time between each other. He guessed that she was from the city, and if she bought a lot, he could help deliver it back home.
(End of this chapter)
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