Han Yun knew many of Chang 'an's merchants. However, he didn't know more than ten of them. Obviously, these merchants were either new to Chang 'an or were small merchants who didn't catch Han Yun's attention.
The crowd stood still and bowed to Han Yun. They didn't dare to underestimate Han Yun. Moreover, Han Yun was the leader of the merchants in Jingzhou. Therefore, they were here to ask for Han Yun's permission.
Han Yun had a smile on his face as he said, "May I know why all of you have come to see this old man together?"
The leader of the merchants stood out.
His name was Mo Feng. He was in his early thirties, with a thin face and high cheekbones. He was the leader of the group. He bowed to Han Yun again and said, "Sir Han, we're here to visit you because there are many people buying grain seeds. The market can't meet the demand. What we mean is that we hope to raise the price of food. "
Han Yun asked, "How much?"
Mo Feng replied, "Sir Han, our plan is to double the current price. After all, the situation this year is different. There are fewer grain seeds, so we can raise the price. "
Han Yun sneered inwardly. Double the price? How black-hearted! He didn't mind making money, but he didn't like black-hearted money. This wasn't his way of doing business.
Han Yun was expressionless as he continued, "According to previous years' market, the price of grain seeds is 50% higher than previous years. If we continue to double the price, it's equivalent to selling it at a sky-high price. I don't agree with this. If you want my opinion, I'll say it directly. If I don't agree, I won't follow your price. "
After a pause, Han Yun continued, "As for how you want to do business and how you want to adjust the price, that's your business. However, I have to remind you that once you raise the price, you'll lose more than you gain. "
Mo Feng frowned and said in a deep voice, "Sir Han, when it comes to doing business, the timid will starve to death and the bold will have too much. Lan Changhe has just taken office, so he doesn't have enough courage and prestige. This is our chance to make money. When Lan Changhe truly establishes himself, it won't be easy to make money. "
Han Yun didn't comment. He looked at the others and said, "Is this your suggestion?"
Everyone nodded.
Because they all saw the benefits.
Han Yun was disdainful in his heart. A group of people who only cared about money wouldn't last long in the end. Han Yun directly said, "Your intention is nothing more than hoping that this old man will come forward. However, this old man will not intervene in this matter. What you want to do is your own business. What price you set is also your business. Let's not talk too much. Everyone, please go back. "
Mo Feng said in disappointment, "Duke Han, you have influence in front of His Majesty. As long as you raise the price first, we will immediately follow. Once we're done, we'll split ten percent of the profits and hand it over to Duke Han. "
Han Yun said, "No need."
However, Mo Feng did not give up and said again, "Master Han, 15%, no more."
Han Yun flicked his sleeves and said in a powerful and resonant voice, "This old man earns money in the right way. I won't earn money that goes against my conscience. If you want to make money, that's your business. Do as you please. "
Mo Feng's face immediately turned cold. The others also looked disappointed. They hoped that Han Yun would take the lead, but Han Yun became a coward. In the end, they could only leave in disappointment.
The hall was empty again.
Lan Changhe walked out from the side hall. His face was as cold as ice that would not melt for ten thousand years. He really did not expect that the grain merchants in Chang 'an City would act like this. For the sake of making money, they did not care about the lives of the common people.
Han Yun said, "Governor Lan, there's no need to be angry. This is human nature. It's impossible for the merchants of Chang 'an City to worry about the country and care about the common people. Back to the topic, what do you plan to do now that you know what they've done? "
Lan Changhe's mind was spinning rapidly.
There were many thoughts in his mind.
A moment later, Lan Changhe made a decision. He looked at Han Yun and asked, "Shopkeeper Han, what do you think is the best way to solve this matter?"
Han Yun shook his head and said, "Governor Lan, I don't know what to do to solve the problem of grain seeds. The only thing I can guarantee is that I'll provide as much grain seeds as Governor Lan needs. Although I've sponsored His Majesty 50,000 dans of grain, I still have enough grain seeds in my granary. What I can do now is to be the backing of Provincial Governor Lan. "
Lan Changhe was very touched after hearing this. He stood up and bowed to Han Yun, "I'll remember Shopkeeper Han's kindness in my heart. I'm here to thank Shopkeeper Han on behalf of the thousands of common people in Jingzhou. "
Han Yun stood up and returned the bow, "Governor Lan, you're too polite. I don't deserve it. It's my philosophy of doing business. I've always believed that doing business with sincerity is the way to go in the long run. Furthermore, these things are what I should be doing. "
Lan Changhe said, "Since that's the case, I'll go all out and fight with these unscrupulous merchants. I'd like to see how they dare to mess around. As long as they dare to raise the prices, I'll dare to take them down. This time, I'll kill them until their blood flows like a river. "
Han Yun's heart tightened when he heard this.
He could hear Lan Changhe's determination and the method Lan Changhe had used this time. It was not a conciliatory method, nor was it a business method. He was going to kill with a butcher's knife.
Han Yun recovered and smiled, "Since that's the case, I'll wait for Governor Lan's good news."
Lan Changhe stood up and said, "Farewell!"
Han Yun immediately stood up and sent Lan Changhe out of the residence. The current Lan Changhe had no more worries. If he did not have Han Yun's words, he would not dare to kill with a butcher's knife. Because he had Han Yun backing him up, he dared to do it without holding back. Even if he slaughtered a group of grain merchants and could not gather enough grain seeds, Han Yun was still around.
Lan Changhe returned to the magistrate's office and carefully thought about the follow-up arrangements. In the end, he decided on a detailed plan. He stood up and left the Governor's Residence, heading to the Chang 'an Imperial Palace.
The current Imperial Palace was requisitioned by Du Qi.
It had become Du Qi's temporary residence.
Du Qi mainly stayed in the Imperial Palace. The army was also stationed in the Imperial Palace, waiting for Du Qi's orders at any time.
Lan Changhe asked for an audience outside the Imperial Palace. Not long after, a soldier led Lan Changhe into the Imperial Palace and went straight to the main hall. After Lan Changhe stood still, he bowed and said, "Your subject Lan Changhe pays his respects to Your Majesty."
Du Qi said, "Governor Lan is currently busy with matters. Why did you come to the Imperial Palace to see me?"
Lan Changhe replied, "Your Majesty, I came to the Imperial Palace today for the matter of grain seeds in the entire Jingzhou region. I have to report this matter to Your Majesty. "
Du Qi said, "Speak."
At this moment, Du Qi put down the brush in his hand and looked at Lan Changhe. Du Qi knew about the grain seeds in the Jingzhou region and the spring plowing in the Jingzhou region. Food was the most important thing to the people, and the spring plowing was the most important matter. Du Qi had also heard of this matter and knew that the entire Jingzhou region was lacking in grain seeds.
He was curious. Did Lan Changhe come to the Imperial Palace to ask for help or what?
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