237: Vomiting blood (6)
Let You See a Baby: "Musician Zhuge Qinmo, I don't even need to help you to the toilet. The streamer's handwriting is elegant and flamboyant, but to put it bluntly … What the hell is she writing? How can you understand it? You live up to your ID. "
Jiang Pengji's handwriting was just like her personality. She did whatever she wanted.
In the past, she would follow Liu Xi's handwriting and write in an orderly manner. But ever since she used charcoal to write and draw on coarse cloth, she seemed to have opened a door to a whole new world. Her handwriting became wilder and wilder. She completely let go of herself, and her handwriting was even more sloppy than wild cursive. "
Musician Zhuge Qinmo: "You're flattering me."
Toudu Feiqiu: "If this is really the record for the grain price … Does it mean that the streamer's plan is about to begin?"
In the streaming room, even though the content was boring, the passion of the viewers did not diminish.
As the streaming room gained fame, more and more people believed in it. The viewers found it harder to watch the stream.
Every seat was hard to get. Even if you had been single for 30 years and had a 100 megabit internet speed, you might not be able to get one.
What was worse was that the streaming room could not be broadcasted!
If the viewers wanted to watch the stream, they would have to wait for the video to be broadcasted on Baidu the next day.
Toudu Feiqiu could be considered a veteran in the streaming room. He kept up with the updates.
He recorded everything that happened around the streamer during the stream and even compiled a booklet for it.
As soon as he heard that the grain price had skyrocketed, he immediately thought of Jiang Pengji's plan to suppress the grain price. It was as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
Jiang Pengji shook her head. "It's not the right time."
She had been walking the streets and alleys. She had visited the teahouses, eateries, and taverns. She had heard the people talking about the recent gossip. More and more of it was related to the civil unrest in Cang Prefecture and Meng County. But their news had not been confirmed, so the spread was limited.
Otherwise, why would the grain price have only doubled?
Jiang Pengji murmured, "It's too early to make a move. The rumors are still brewing. There's still some time before they really explode. When the time comes, the people will panic and rush to the grain stores to buy grain. The grain price will not be the same as it is today … "
Some of the people would believe the baseless rumors, but the doubling of the grain price would make them hesitate.
If Jiang Pengji started her plan now, her family's grain store would be emptied by another force. When the food shortage started, most of the people would have to grit their teeth and buy the food that had skyrocketed in price … So, she was not in a hurry.
When the government of Hejian County confirmed the news of the civil unrest in Cangzhou, the people would panic and find that they could no longer afford to buy food.
That would be the time for Jiang Pengji to strike!
She took a look at Xu Ke's statistical report and found that they had achieved great results in suppressing the bandits in the past month.
The money collected was exchanged for food, which was purchased from the nearby Zisang County at regular prices. It added up to about 1,500 dans.
The 3,000 dans she had extorted from the Meng's and the 1,300 dans the Hejian County Chief had collected from various aristocratic families. After deducting the food consumed during this period of time, she still had 5,500 dans left, which was much more than she had expected.
"Taxue, go and tell the butler to call the shopkeeper of the grain store over."
"Here."
The second branch of the Liu's owned all kinds of stores. Half of them were Gu Min's dowry, and the other half were bought by Liu She over the years.
The Liu's had three grain stores in Hejian. They were located in different areas and had different customers.
Daily necessities such as rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea did not make a lot of money, but every person needed them, and the demand was huge. Therefore, the profits of those stores were moderate every year. As long as the shopkeepers followed the rules, it would be difficult for them to make a loss.
The three shopkeepers were a little scared when they were suddenly summoned by their master. They were afraid that they had done something wrong and would be fired.
"Don't be so nervous. I called you here to ask you some questions."
Jiang Pengji sat at the head of the table and asked one of them in a cold voice, "How's the business these days?"
The shopkeeper answered respectfully, "The business is okay. The people are worried about the civil unrest in Cangzhou, so the grain is selling smoothly."
"Is there anything else?"
The shopkeeper was startled. He thought carefully and said, "Apart from some scattered purchases, there are many big businesses."
The so-called big businesses were actually other grain stores planning to buy in bulk from them.
But the shopkeepers were not stupid. They knew that the price of grain was rising fast, so they could wait for a while and sell slowly after the price rose to another level. Anyway, no matter where the grain was, they would not lose money. The only difference was whether they could make more or less.
"You sold the grain?" Jiang Pengji asked.
In order to have a continuous supply, the grain stores would more or less have some grain in storage.
The shopkeeper hurriedly said, "I wouldn't dare to do that. Of course, I have to ask my master before I make a decision. "
Jiang Pengji nodded with satisfaction and said, "Just follow the price of grain these days. If the people want to buy in bulk, you can sell it as usual. If someone wants to buy in bulk, you don't have to ask for permission. Just say yes … "
The three shopkeepers hesitated. In their opinion, it was a good opportunity to make money.
They should limit the sale and wait for the grain price to rise before selling. It would definitely be more profitable than selling it now.
Jiang Pengji did not intend to explain. She only said coldly, "Just do as I say. I will have other instructions when the time comes."
All merchants were unscrupulous. Merchants were born with the instinct to pursue profits. No matter what era it was, this had never changed.
But for Jiang Pengji, the main purpose of the plan was not to make money, but to gain fame. Or rather, she wanted to earn both money and fame.
To others, it seemed impossible, but the opportunity was right in front of her. She had to seize it!
The three shopkeepers looked at each other. But Jiang Pengji was their master. Liu She had never cared about the family affairs, Madam Hu had always allowed Jiang Pengji to do whatever she wanted, and the second lady had no reason to support her. The shopkeepers had no choice but to listen to her.
"Yes."
The three of them replied in unison.
"You may leave now. Remember to report back if anything happens."
When Hejian County was in turmoil due to the civil unrest in Cang Prefecture, the Meng's entourage finally arrived at Meng County in Cang Prefecture before the weather got hotter.
Meng County was a wasteland. The streets were empty, and there was not a soul to be seen.
The sun hung high in the sky, and everyone felt a chill.
The white banners fluttered in the wind, making a rustling sound. It made the scene even more desolate.
Even though the Meng County Chief's Mansion had been burned down by Meng Hun, Meng Zhan still had a luxurious mansion.
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