Compared to the price of horses and cows, the price of sheep was much lower, but the quantity was large.
Outside of Lan Zhou City, as the cows and horses were sold out, the number of merchants surrounding the flock of sheep greatly decreased. Even if there were a few merchants that came to buy sheep, the amount was pitifully small.
"Manager Li, do you want to buy a batch of sheep? These are the best quality sheep from the Qinghai Prairie. The meat is delicious and the price is cheap." Meton saw a rich merchant come over and immediately greeted him warmly.
Manager Li's face was bitter as he said, "This lowly one's family is poor. Previously, I bought a large amount of cows and horses. How could I have any money left? The spirit is willing, but the flesh is lacking."
"Lu Dongjia!" Modun didn't give up and went up to the second merchant.
The thin Lu Dongjia quickly shook his head and said, "This lowly one does not dare to buy at this time. Merton probably still does not know! The price of sheep in Chang 'an City has dropped by 30%, and the price of other meat has dropped by 10%. "
Meton was unmoved and said, "The price of sheep from the imperial court is cheap. Even if it drops by 30%, Lu Dongjia will still make a profit!"
Lu Dongjia waved his hand and took out a shabby calculation chip. His fingers flew around and made a "pa pa" sound as he said, "With the addition of labor, the transportation fee is indeed a bit profitable. However, if the price of sheep is lowered, I'm afraid that I will lose everything. In addition to the grass used to feed the sheep, I'm afraid that I will lose everything!"
"Eh! Then how can I have the nerve to ask Lu Dongjia to compensate me? "Meton waved his hand and told Lu Dongjia to scram.
After a while, Lv Dongjia crept up to Modun and said in a low voice, "If Marquis Mo is willing to lower the price a little more, it's not like I can't buy some more?"
"Scram!"
Meton roared. His price was originally low. If he lowered it again, he was afraid that the imperial censor's memorials to the imperial court would drown him.
Lu Dongjia immediately ran far away in fear. However, his eyes could not leave the flock of sheep. It was obvious that he still could not forget.
"Mo Jiu, the Old Man has heard that these unscrupulous merchants have teamed up in an attempt to force the Imperial Court to lower the price!" Gao Shilian said through gritted teeth as he rushed over angrily.
Different people would address Meton differently in front of him. The merchants would address Meton as Merton, using his noble rank to show his nobility. The officials would address Meton as Chancellor, using his official rank to show his status. Of course, behind his back, they would gnash their teeth and say with hatred, "Mo Jiazi!"
"I already knew that!" Meton's face was calm, without the slightest trace of anger.
"These merchants are simply profiting from a national disaster!" Gao Shilian said angrily.
Meton shook his head and said, "Lord Gao's words are wrong. As far as I know, these merchants have donated a lot of money to the Red Cross Society. However, business is business. Selling at a high price and selling at a low price is the essence of business. The money is in their pockets. No matter what they do, I cannot blame them. Waiting for a good price is a common tactic of merchants.
Gao Shilian was stunned. After thinking for a while, he slowly calmed down and said, "This is the Old Man's fault. The people of Shandong are suffering. It is the Old Man who is too impatient."
Meton looked at the flock of sheep that covered the mountains and pondered for a while before saying, "Poverty leads to change. Since selling sheep is not the way to go, we can change to another method. Raising sheep!"
"Raising sheep!" Gao Shilian could not help but stare at the unconstrained Meton in shock.
"Mo Jiu, the Imperial Court wants money, not sheep." Gao Shilian reminded. No matter how many sheep they raised, they would not be able to exchange for money. If they delayed the Imperial Court's disaster relief, neither of them would benefit.
Meton said confidently, "Lord Gao, rest assured. The sheep I am talking about is not being raised by the Imperial Court. It is being sold to people who want to raise sheep."
"People who raise sheep?" Gao Shilian felt more and more that he could not keep up with Meton's thoughts.
"I wonder if Lord Gao is aware of the Imperial Court's plan to manage the Yellow River?" Meton reminded.
"Of course!" Gao Shilian nodded.
Meton said confidently, "In the future, the entire Guanlong region will be restricted from developing wastelands. As agriculture will be restricted, they will naturally promote animal husbandry. This is where the opportunity lies."
"Is Mo Jiu talking about selling sheep to the people of Guanlong region?" Gao Shilian said thoughtfully.
"That's right!" Meton said seriously.
Gao Shilian frowned and said, "According to what the Old Man knows, there are many people and little land. Many of the sheep that were sold were bought by the people of Guanlong region. Even if the people of Guanlong region wanted to buy sheep, they do not have so much grassland to raise them."
The Imperial Court was very determined to manage the Yellow River. Many of the people of Guanlong region had turned to animal husbandry. Even so, it was difficult to digest so many sheep.
"There are many people and little land in Guanlong region. There is not much grassland, but we have it here!" Meton said as he pointed in the direction of Qinghai.
"Qinghai Grassland? You are saying that the people of Guanlong region will go to Qinghai Grassland to graze? That is impossible. It is difficult to leave one's homeland. How could the people be willing to leave their homeland and go to Qinghai, where they are unfamiliar with the people? "Gao Shilian said in disbelief.
Meton nodded and said, "Of course it is not Qinghai. It is Shanzhou!"
Shanzhou was the future Xining. Its geographical location was very important. It was located in the valley of the Huangshui River. There was plenty of water, fertile soil, and a low terrain. It was suitable for Han people to live in. More importantly, it was very close to Lanzhou. With the convenience of the brick road, it was only three to five days' journey from Guanlong region.
"Shanzhou!" Gao Shilian said thoughtfully. Although Shanzhou had good geographical conditions, due to the constant war with Tuyuhun, the people's lives were in decline and a large amount of land was barren. Now that the Tang dynasty had defeated Tuyuhun, the dangerous conditions from before naturally disappeared. Shanzhou's advantages were immediately reflected.
"This time, we are not only selling sheep, but also giving away land! One sheep will give ten mu of grassland! The more you buy, the more you get. You can choose any land in Shanzhou that is not owned by anyone. "Meton said as he waved his hand.
"Buy sheep and give away land?" Gao Shilian's eyes couldn't help but brighten. This move might not have any effect on the people of other places, but to the people of Guanlong region, it was great news.
This time, the Imperial Court was selling sheep at a very low price, and they were also giving away ten mu of grassland. This was a great discount.
"Moreover, the grassland outside Lanzhou has almost been eaten up by these sheep. This little one is prepared to ask the Imperial Court to send thirty thousand cavalry to guard Shanzhou. On the one hand, we can solve the problem of food for the warhorses, and on the other, we can let the Guanlong descendants who have left their homes feel at ease," Merton said.
Gao Shilian couldn't help but nod. Meton was not doing this on the spur of the moment. He had considered all aspects. According to Meton's plan, it was indeed very feasible.
When Meton and Gao Shilian's memorials were once again sent to Chang 'an, this time, the Imperial Court passed them with almost no objections. Emigration and management of the Yellow River had always been the Imperial Court's policy. Meton's actions could be said to be following the trend.
"Buy a sheep and give away ten mu of grassland in Shanzhou."
"Thirty thousand cavalry to guard Shanzhou."
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When Meton's method of selling sheep was reported in the Mo Journal, it could be said that it immediately caused a stir in the Guanlong region. Many people immediately began to discuss it.
"Buy a sheep and ten mu of grassland. Then if you buy a hundred sheep, won't you get a thousand mu of grassland?"
Everyone knew that the value of a sheep couldn't compare to ten mu of grassland. This transaction could be said to be a great bargain.
"A thousand mu of grassland is enough to feed five hundred sheep!" Many Guanlong descendants counted with their fingers and couldn't help but be tempted. Sheep was extremely popular in the Tang dynasty, and the price was not cheap. Five hundred sheep was the price of a noble family in the Guanlong region.
One hundred sheep could develop into a flock of five hundred in three to five years, and in three to five years, one could become a noble family. This was a great temptation to anyone.
Shanzhou was also considered the territory of the Tang dynasty. Moreover, thirty thousand elite soldiers were stationed there. The Tuyuhun had already been destroyed, so there was naturally no problem with their safety.
"Don't travel far with your parents! Shanzhou is too far! "There were also many people who hesitated and didn't want to leave their hometown.
"It's only a day's distance from Shanzhou to Lanzhou. From Lanzhou to Chang 'an, you can reach Chang' an in three days. What's five days?" More people were eager to give it a try. With a smooth brick road, it seemed that the distance was suddenly shortened. The distance that originally seemed far away was no longer unreachable at this moment.
"I heard that there are many grasslands along the Huang River in Shanzhou. They are very fertile. Once they are reclaimed, they will be the best irrigated fields. First come, first served. It's too late to regret." At the same time, a rumor spread like crazy in the Guanlong region. Almost overnight, it swept through the entire Guanlong region like a whirlwind.
"Irrigate the fields with water!"
Almost everyone was attracted by the idea of irrigating the fields with water. As long as there was water, there would be fields. The Mo Journal analyzed the land of Shanzhou very clearly. This place was simply a small Guanzhong Plain. Naturally, a lot of fertile land could be reclaimed. ,
More importantly, Mo Village adopted the most common method in later generations to visit for free. As long as the people were interested, they could take the imperial carriage to Shanzhou for a visit. The carriage was free of charge, and they had to provide their own food and lodging.
Su Dingfang's previous grain transportation system had not been disbanded. Naturally, Meton used it without hesitation. Many people in Guanlong were excited. It was the first time they had seen such a method. They all began to move and prepared to go and check it out.
Not only the common people, but even the members of the Guanlong Clan were tempted. They began to meet and discuss. They knew much more than the common people. Naturally, they knew that the Huangshui River Valley was indeed a rare land of treasures. It would certainly become a fertile land in the future.
"This may be a chance for the Guanlong family."
Many Guanlong family were excited. It was time to contact Mo Jiazi.
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