Abnormal Three Kingdoms

Chapter 382
Prices in Xuchang have entered a period of stagnation. It is not because those wealthy businessmen suddenly realized that they were ready to put the people first, nor did Chu Nan use some means. This large-scale layout will take a long time to brew, but Xuchang's prices It has reached an unbelievable level, not to mention ordinary people, even some small families with small wealth, they are already a little bit unable to open the pot.

It is also for this reason that prices have come to a halt, and no one is buying even the most in-demand grains, which shows that Xuchang's wealth has been squeezed out.

Of course, the price must not be lowered. Now this is not a problem of one person, but a tacit understanding of the entire industry. If someone lowers the price and sells it at this time, it is likely to cause a chain reaction in the entire grain price and even all prices. This can be done this time, but when the time comes Most of the people at this bottom are in the same circle. If they make money this time, it will be difficult to do business in the future.

Of course, this kind of tacit understanding can be formed among big and wealthy merchants, but small merchants don’t care about this. After seeing the stagnation of food prices, they will naturally start to sell at lower prices, cash out, or use the money they get to buy more goods. To sell, this is unstoppable, but these small traders themselves have limited ability, and the impact is not great.

Today's prices are still controlled by a few people.

Shangshu Mansion, Zhengtang, more than a dozen wealthy merchants gathered together at this moment, although there are only a dozen of them, but in terms of the materials in their hands, these ten people accounted for more than half of Xuchang's stock of various goods. It can be said that, These dozen or so people are the key figures who affect the prices in Xuchang today.

"Old Qiao, I heard that your daughter is listening under the tent of Mrs. Chu's family. I know that Chu Shangshu invited me to come here today. Why?" In the main hall, Chu Nan hadn't appeared yet. Rui asked with a smile.

Earlier, when people mentioned Chu Nan, their first impression was Lu Bu's son-in-law, and many people even regarded him as the son-in-law of the Lu family.

However, after more than a year, Chu Nan's reputation has gradually spread, and no one regards him as a vassal of the Lu family anymore. He is Lu Bu's son-in-law, but not his son-in-law.

In fact, as far as Chu Nan is concerned, he is unwilling to show his face like this. He is well known to the world. This means that there will be many people who will stare at him, and many people will study his way of doing things, study his character, and then target him. character to design him.

It’s easy to hide from the open gun, but it’s hard to defend against the hidden arrow. If there is a choice, Chu Nan prefers to hide behind the scenes and calculate other people’s feelings rather than being calculated by others, but there is no way. There is no one around Lu Bu who can set the direction for him. Chen Gong can, but not enough. Since Lu Bu unconditionally trusts him, and there are no other counselors who can stand on the stage, who will come out if Chu Nan doesn't come out?
When the others heard the words, they also strained their ears to listen.

It is impossible not to worry about being targeted by Chu Nan. The shadow of the famous tree of people, the reputation of Chu people's unruly manners are all over the world, and the gentry are all thousands of butchers. Although they are powerful in their respective territories, they are also afraid of Chu Nan.

Jizhou wealthy businessmen like Zhen Yao are fine, although they lost a lot of goods, but with Wuji Zhen’s family background, it would not hurt their vitality, but those wealthy merchants from the Central Plains dare not do this, they have experienced the baptism of the Xuzhou Army So I was very worried that Chu Nan would not follow the rules.

Many people have actually made up their minds. If Chu Nan forces them, they will throw away the supplies in their hands. At worst, they will not come to Xuchang again in the future. Even moving away from the Central Plains is not impossible. Blockbusters were slaughtered, some people only saw the crisis, but others also saw the opportunity.

No matter how arrogant you are, Lu Bu, you still need people, right?Kill anyone who comes, who will come after this Xuchang supply?Your army comes by itself?This is obviously impossible. If Shang was really useless, he would have disappeared long ago. How could it have remained until now?
Moreover, these people studied Chu Nan and found that although Chu Nan killed people ruthlessly, there would be legitimate reasons for every murder. If he broke the rules a few times, it was because the other party did not obey the rules first. So they judged that they should not touch the law or other bottom lines. Before, Chu Nan should not have shot randomly, but would have followed the rules.

If you are willing to follow the rules, then you can talk, if you are like a bandit, if you can't agree, you will use a knife, then who will play with you?Today's bustling Xuchang may eventually turn into ruins.

Qiao Rui showed a wry smile on his face, shook his head and sighed: "I also visited Chu Lingjun, but I want to talk about affection... Chu Lingjun doesn't talk about these things. As for recruiting us today, it is probably because of the price of Xuchang. .”

nonsense!

Everyone secretly slandered that the people present here are all rich merchants from all over the world. Apart from discussing the price of goods in Xuchang, they are dignified at the level of the Jiuqing of the imperial court and hold real power. Why did they come here to meet them?
Although Chu Nan was born as a merchant, but today is different, he is now a minister.

The height is different, the location is different, and the things to do are naturally different.

Just as he was talking, he saw Chu Nan bring Zhou Cang in from the back hall. Seeing the crowd, he smiled and clasped his fists and said, "I've been tired for a long time, it's my fault, I'm busy with official duties, I'm not at ease, I hope you will forgive me."

The first time I saw Chu Nan, it was difficult to connect this handsome young man in front of me with the legendary Chu Rentu who killed people without blinking an eye. After all, the legendary Chu Rentu was eight feet tall and his waist was eight feet. A villain with a fierce face.

And the young man in front of him had an easy-going smile, and there was always a bit of sincerity in his words. He was obviously speaking to everyone, but everyone present felt that the other party was speaking specifically to him.

"I've met Chu Lingjun!" Qiao Rui stood up first and saluted Chu Nan.

The rest of the people also reacted and saluted Chu Nan.

"There's no need to be too polite. Although this is a government office, it's not official business to invite you here today. You don't need to be so formal. Take your seats!" After Chu Nan finished speaking, he sat down first and motioned for everyone to take their seats.

"Thank you Lingjun!" Everyone sat down after thanking them.

"I invite you to come here today. I think you should have some guesses in your mind. It is precisely because of the price in Xuchang." Chu Nan didn't talk nonsense, and went straight to the showdown with everyone: "You are all rich merchants from all over the world. What is the price in Xuchang now? , you should be clear in your heart, to be honest, as far as the current price is concerned, it has already hurt people's livelihood, so I hope you can lower the price appropriately, so that at least the people of Xuchang can have a meal."

Everyone didn't expect that Chu Nan didn't even have polite manners, and he went straight to the point when he spoke directly, making it difficult for them to utter the words of mediation they had thought up.

"Dare to ask Lingjun." A young man who sat down stood up, cupped his fists at Chu Nan and said, "This matter of lowering the price is to force us to lower the price in the name of the imperial court?"

"No." Chu Nan shook his head: "Since I invite you here in the name of my official, it is also my official's discussion with you, which has nothing to do with the court."

"If we refuse, will the goods be forcibly detained?" the young man asked again.

"You don't have to worry that the court will not plunder the people's wealth for no reason. There are some aspects of the new law that have not been perfected. Even if it is to be established, it will be after this incident. Before that, all the rules will remain the same. The purpose is to put profit first, and the imperial court will not forcefully interfere, so I invite you here today to discuss this matter." Chu Nan looked at the crowd and said with a smile.

With empty words, everyone naturally couldn't fully trust what Chu Nan said, but with his assurance, everyone felt a little at ease.

"Lingjun, we are all selling goods to the master, and the price is up to the master." A middle-aged man stood up and clasped his fist at Chu Nan and said, "We can help you with some food. Let Lingjun help the people, but ask us to lower the price, this fact is not up to us to decide, please forgive me.”

"Then can you discuss it with your family? I am also a merchant. The price of grain is usually a cheap transaction. I follow the path of small profits but quick turnover. With the current price of grain, even if it is a [-]% discount, everyone put aside the freight and the hired ones. Manpower, at least two or three times the profit, is not a loss, but for the people of Xuchang, it can save countless lives." Chu Nan looked at the crowd and frowned.

"Lingjun, I shouldn't refuse. It's just that this matter still needs to be decided by the family. I can't change it without authorization. Please rest assured. Let go, and I will immediately follow what Lingjun said and lower the price!"

The others also quickly assured Chu Nan that the price was set by the family anyway, and had nothing to do with them. Even if Chu Nan turned his back on the goods and seized the goods, they would have an excuse to get away. At worst, they would not come to Xuchang to do business in the future. Only here there is no business opportunity.

To be honest, the name of Chu Rentu has its own deterrent halo. The good side is that no one dares to mess around. The bad side is that people who come to Xuchang for business do not feel at ease. Mostly because of Chu Nan's reputation, he gave up this plan.

But after all, it is money that touches people's hearts. The price in Xuchang still attracted many big clans, but few of the leaders were important figures in the clan, and they were worried that Chu Rentu would turn his face and kill people.

Chu Nan nodded helplessly, and sighed: "This way, I won't embarrass you. I will contact the clan as soon as possible. If this matter can be accomplished, I will thank you very much. Now let's discuss how much you can support. Well, it’s best to replace them all with food.”

The people who had already breathed a sigh of relief were startled when they heard the words, and then turned their resentful eyes to Zhen Yao who said this at the beginning. This Chu Nan really wants money, but from another aspect, he can also feel Xu Chang's current attitude towards food. I have to ask for everything.

In the end, a group of wealthy merchant families discussed with Chu Nan for an afternoon, and a group of wealthy merchants pooled up five thousand shi of grain to donate to Chu Nan free of charge.

It sounds like a lot, but if we put it in Xuchang to give relief to the people, it may be used up in a day, and there is no emergency at all.

It's really... generous!

　I finished the last chapter at [-] o'clock last night, and then played games in the study with my wife on my back until [-] o'clock. I woke up late again this morning, and I have not been energetic all day. I have to change today, so I can't form a vicious circle

　　
　
(End of this chapter)