“Master Zhao, you should think this through carefully. The other two families have already agreed to the county government to change the grain price tomorrow. At that time, only your Zhao family grain shop will be selling at such a high price.”
"The people have discerning eyes. Will they still come to your house to buy grain in the future?"
Xu Rurong left without further explanation, leaving with her entourage.
The Zhao family patriarch behind him wanted to ask another question, but he couldn't get a word out and could only watch helplessly as the county magistrate left.
"Go check it out quickly!" he said anxiously.
The new magistrate looked so confident that he was sure of himself. He had to think this through carefully and not let that guy get the better of him!
The servant quickly mounted his horse and galloped outside.
After following Xu Rurong out, Luo Yong became even more puzzled: "Magistrate, we haven't been to the Wang family or the Ma family yet, and they haven't mentioned changing the price!"
Xu Rurong glanced at him and said meaningfully, "Who said the other two families have to agree? As long as I say it, they have to agree, even if they don't want to!"
Luo Yong touched his hair, looking completely bewildered, and followed the county magistrate toward the Wang family's house.
The Wang family was a prominent family, just like the Zhao family. Their mansion was very luxurious, and the two large lions at the gate were even more majestic and imposing.
After having someone announce her arrival, Xu Rurong swaggered in and found the head of the Wang family.
The head of the Wang family was more polite than the head of the Zhao family, and even took the initiative to greet him.
Xu Rurong didn't speak, but just stood there with a serious expression.
The head of the Wang family on the other side felt uneasy, unsure of what the newly appointed magistrate was up to.
The next second, Xu Rurong raised her head slightly and repeated her previous words.
However, he changed the name of the Zhao family head to the Wang family head.
The head of the Wang family across from him was somewhat stunned. He secretly inquired with the servants beside him and discovered that the county magistrate had indeed come from the Zhao family, which was not far away.
"Magistrate Xu, everything is negotiable, everything is negotiable. How about I go back and discuss it with my family?"
Xu Rurong gave him a mysterious look, then turned and left.
When he arrived at the Ma family's residence, he repeated his previous words and was personally escorted out by the Ma family head.
Luo Yong remained expressionless throughout, and no matter what questions others asked, he always replied that the magistrate was right.
After the two left the mansions and returned to the county government office, Luo Yong finally came to his senses.
So, the county magistrate managed to intimidate three major grain merchants with just his words?
"They're all cunning old foxes; they probably won't fall for it so quickly," said Magistrate Chen, who was standing nearby, shaking his head upon hearing this.
"Whether they fall for it or not is not important; the key is the upcoming Chongzhou grain merchant."
When Xu Rurong was negotiating, he seemed to have everything under control. In reality, it was his first time doing this, and he had learned all of these techniques from various time-travel novels. He was somewhat apprehensive.
“As long as this grain merchant can come safely, these big grain merchants will definitely panic. If one of them lowers their prices, the other two will definitely follow suit.”
"Luo Yong, go and take a few brothers to greet this grain merchant. We need to make a big fuss."
Whether we can accept it or not, or whether we can meet up with it, it doesn't matter.
With enough fanfare, those big grain merchants wouldn't dare to be so arrogant anymore.
Luo Yong nodded repeatedly, now deeply impressed by the newly arrived county magistrate.
On the other side, County Magistrate Chen shook his head again: "Your Excellency, you are thinking too simply. Old Madam Gongsun only contacted one grain merchant, and the amount of grain she brought was definitely limited, not even enough to buy for the entire county. If no new grain merchants come, your statement will definitely fall apart on its own."
When those three major grain traders realize they've been cheated, they'll definitely escalate their actions even further.
Xu Rurong actually had a solution to this problem. He waved his hand and said, "If they really dare to do that, then there is a way to solve it. Grain prices are so high in Huangxian County, the profits must be huge."
"If grain merchants from other places find out about the prices and profits here, do you think they'll collectively transport grain here to sell? We're not isolated from the outside world; I can easily spread rumors. Not many grain merchants can resist that temptation."
If there is a 100% profit, many people will dare to trample on the law; with a 300% profit, they will dare to commit any crime, let alone grain prices that have increased many times over.
County Magistrate Chen: "..."
This is truly an unexpected idea! It seems this new magistrate is quite capable; we can't let him get away! We need to keep a close eye on him!
Each of them had their own thoughts, but Xu Rurong really achieved the effect she wanted. The three major grain merchants sent people out to search overnight and actually found a grain transport convoy near the barren mountains.
They originally intended to cause trouble, but who knew that the grain transport convoy was surrounded by strong men, some carrying axes and others wielding broadswords. The group didn't dare to make any rash moves and had no choice but to slink back.
The next day, Xu Rurong had just gotten up when she heard Luo Yong's report.
"Your Excellency, those three major grain merchants have all lowered the price of grain," Luo Yong said with delight.
Although the grain price has not yet returned to normal, it is much lower than before, and many villagers have rushed over to queue up outside the grain store to buy it.
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