In any era, the price war was the most lethal, and it was a real competition of swords and spears … No, it was a competition of real gold and silver.
Under the subsidies of the Five Hopes and Seven Families, the prices of goods in Chang 'an, which had been rising for many years, fell for the first time. The prices of goods related to the Village of Mo's Village fell the most, and some of them were even cut in half.
Facing the price war of the Five Hopes and Seven Families, the Village of Mo's Village was naturally the first to bear the brunt. The products of the Village of Mo's Village, which were originally very popular in Chang 'an and Luoyang, suddenly couldn't be sold. Between the Mo's Village and their own wallets, people naturally knew how to choose. After all, no one wanted to buy cheap things.
"Boss, this time the Five Hopes and Seven Families are too ruthless. They even want to drag down the Village of Mo's Village at all costs." In the Mo's Mansion. Xu Jie said with a look of shame.
He had been in the business world all his life, but in the end, he suffered a great loss because of Zheng Chang.
"This is a price war, and no one can take any shortcuts." Meton shook his head and didn't blame Xu Jie.
"Price war! Boss, you are really wise and hit the nail on the head. "Xu Jie said loudly.
Meton shook his head and said, "Price war hurts others and oneself. The Village of Mo's Village also thought of this trick, but in order to arouse public anger and make the business world of Chang 'an and Luoyang isolate the Village of Mo's Village, they didn't use it. Now the Five Hopes and Seven Families take the initiative to start a price war, the workshops in Chang' an City shouldn't blame the Village of Mo's Village."
Xu Jie couldn't help being stunned and said, "What does it have to do with other workshops?"
Meton smiled mysteriously and said, "Price war hurts the most, but the first to be hurt is definitely the weakest one. Now the Five Families and Seven Families and Seven Families compete with the Village of Mo's Village. One has abundant capital, while the other has superb technology. Naturally, they can hold on for a long time and occupy a large market with low prices. However, other workshops in Chang 'an City are different. Their capital is limited, and their technology is even more backward. In this price war, these workshops must be the first to be eliminated."
Meton knew the power of price war in the future. Often the first and second in the industry fought, and the third and fourth were the most hurt, even bankrupt.
"When the city gates catch fire, the fish in the moat suffer as well!" Xu Jie finally understood.
Sure enough, as the Mo's Village announced the price reduction of all products, the whole industrial circle in Chang 'an and Luoyang was in mourning. The price of the workshop supported by the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs was the lowest, while the quality of the products of the Mo's Village was the best. Both parties had their own markets, and the market of the workshop sandwiched in the middle was the first to be nibbled away.
The price war had only been going on for a month, but hundreds of workshops in Chang 'an and Luoyang had already closed down.
"Just as Boss expected, most of the workshops in Chang 'an and Luoyang have already closed down," Xu Jie said in admiration. Meton had already predicted this situation a month ago.
"What's our situation?" Meton asked solemnly. Now that the market of the small and medium-sized workshops had been nibbled away, it was time for the Mo Family Village to compete with the Five Families and Seven Tribes.
Xu Jie said sadly, "Boss, although the output of the Village Mo's Village has increased greatly, the profits have decreased greatly. Some workshops have even started to lose money."
"Lose money!" Meton couldn't help but sigh. The price war was indeed a killer weapon. The Mo's Village had the most advanced technology, and it had always had a good brand image, but they could still lose money.
Meton pondered for a moment and said, "From now on, the goods of the Mo's Village will be divided into two categories. One is to compete for the market with the Five Families and Seven Tribes regardless of the loss, and the other is to sell the high-end products. After all, there will always be people in the world who are willing to buy the best quality goods."
"Yes, boss!" Xu Jie nodded and left.
After Xu Jie left, Meton heaved a sigh of relief. Now that the stalemate between the Five Families and Seven Tribes was over, the next step was to see who would be the first to give up.
"Young Master, Young Master Chai is here to visit!" Uncle Fu suddenly came to report.
"Who?" Meton was surprised.
"The Chai Family, Young Master Chai Lingwu!" Uncle Fu said solemnly. Now that the Mo's Village was facing a storm, the Chai Family's sudden visit made him feel uneasy.
Meton couldn't help but feel surprised. Now that the Mo's Village was at odds with the Five Families and Seven Tribes, the aristocratic families couldn't wait to avoid the Mo's, but the Chai Family, as the pillar of the Guanlong Aristocratic Family, took the initiative to come to visit.
"Quickly, invite him in!" Meton was puzzled, but he didn't speak rudely.
"Hahaha, we haven't seen each other for a year! Brother Mo, nice to meet you! "Chai Lingwu greeted him warmly when he saw Meton.
"Thanks to Brother Chai, everything is fine. I heard that Brother Chai went to the Western Region. Last month, when the Chai Family's caravan returned to Chang 'an, it caused a sensation in Guanzhong. Even I have heard of it." Meton wasn't flattering. The Tang Dynasty's Honglu Temple had sent many envoys to the Western Region, so the risk of the Silk Road was greatly reduced. The trade route was smooth, and Chai Lingwu's brother was in the Western Region, so the Chai Family's caravan naturally passed through the Western Region and brought back a lot of rare treasures. It could be said that they made a lot of money.
Chai Lingwu said proudly, "I'm just relying on Brother Mo's light! If not for Brother Mo's expedition to Tuyuhun, the Tang Dynasty's prestige in the Western Region, and the suggestion to send envoys to the Western Region to open up the trade route, and Brother Mo's gift of a compass, how could my trip be so smooth? "
This trip to the Western Region had completely given the Chai Family a taste of the sweetness. The Chai Family was ecstatic with the profits that were several times more than before. Chai Lingwu was the second son, so the Chai Family's title naturally wouldn't be his, and the family's property would naturally be under his management. The trip to the Western Region had completely increased Chai Lingwu's status.
"That's Brother Chai's luck. There are many descendants of aristocratic families in Chang 'an City, but only Brother Chai dares to walk the Silk Road." Meton said respectfully.
"That's right!" Chai Lingwu said proudly. Chai Lingwu was very proud of this.
"As the saying goes, a drop of water will be repaid with a gushing spring. I'm going to specially repay Brother Mo's help last year. I'm going to order another batch of goods from the Village of Mo."
"Order!" Meton couldn't help but frown. Now that all the aristocratic families in the world were on the side of the Five Surnames and Seven Looks, no one was willing to contact the Village of Mo. How could he not be confused when Chai Lingwu took the initiative to ask for goods? The Chai Family was also one of the aristocratic families, and he didn't believe that the Chai Family would be so righteous.
Chai Lingwu said with a faint smile, "Why? Brother Mo, you don't want to?"
Meton shook his head and said, "No! Brother Chai, you've just returned to Chang 'an City, and I'm afraid you don't know the current situation of the Village of Mo. It's not that I don't want to, but I don't want to put Brother Chai in a difficult position. "
"Isn't it just that brat Zheng Chang? Do you think that I, Chai Lingwu, am afraid of him?" Chai Lingwu sneered.
Meton smiled bitterly and said, "Of course you and I don't care about Zheng Chang. However, the Five Surnames and Seven Looks behind him are very powerful. I don't want to implicate Brother Chai."
"The Five Surnames and Seven Looks!" Chai Lingwu couldn't help but hold his breath. Although the Chai Family was one of the Guanlong Aristocratic Families, it was still nothing compared to the Five Surnames and Seven Looks that had been passed down for thousands of years.
Meton comforted him and said, "Brother Chai, I appreciate your kindness. Now that the prices of goods from other workshops in Chang 'an City have dropped greatly, Brother Chai can choose the goods from other workshops and save a lot of money. Why not?"
However, Chai Lingwu shook his head. If he could save money, he naturally wouldn't come to Mo Jiazi for the sake of the so-called brotherhood. He was not the only caravan going to the Western Region. If they all chose the same goods, he would have no advantage. Besides, this trip to the Western Region was nearly ten thousand miles long. The goods transported must be the best of the best to maximize the profits. Looking at the world, perhaps only the goods of the Mo Family Village were the best, not to mention that many goods were exclusive to the Mo Family Village.
"No, Brother Mo is in trouble, so how can I leave you in the lurch? I heard that many of you only suffered a beating for helping Brother Mo. I have thick skin and flesh, so I can withstand three more beatings. If other brothers help Brother Mo sell goods worth three thousand strings of coins, I'm willing to help Brother Mo sell goods worth nine thousand strings of coins," said Chai Lingwu with a righteous look.
"Brother Chai, you are serious!" Meton couldn't help but be stunned and quietly looked at Chai Lingwu.
Chai Lingwu patted his chest and said, "Of course. Brother Mo, you don't need to pay on credit. I will pay with cash."
"9,000 strings of cash!" Meton's eyes flashed. Only now did he understand that Chai Lingwu was not talking nonsense. Although Chai Lingwu held great power, if he didn't use the Chai Family and 9,000 strings of cash, he would not be able to hide it.
The Chai Family dared to offend the Five Surnames and Seven Looks. Could it be that the Mo Family's opportunity to break the situation had come?
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