My martial arts rely on solving cases

Chapter 275 The purpose of the black hand behind the scenes

Su Qing and Zhang Dacheng went to the front hall together, and a round fat man sat on the guest seat.Behind the fat man stood Ye Zhiqiu whom he had only met last time.

Ye Zhiqiu looks elegant and handsome, a typical Jiangnan scholar.But Ye Hongyu is dark and fat, with rough skin.There is really no similarity between the father and son.

Seeing Su Qing and Zhang Dacheng coming, Ye Hongyu stood up quickly, with a flattering smile on his face, and bowed to Su Yu shaking his fat.

"Cao Min kowtows to Master Su, and Master Zhang."

"Mr. Ye is free of courtesy. Mr. Ye is a kind person who has been commended by our government. His merits and virtues protect his body and show that he does not worship officials." Su Qing greeted him with a smile.

"Although the grassroots are merchants, they also know the rites of the saints, and the rites cannot be discarded."

"Mr. Ye came to see me suddenly, do you have any advice?" Su Qing asked straight to the point.

Ye Hongyu's face suddenly showed panic, and he quickly bowed again, "I dare not talk about advice. The grassroots came here to inform the government about something. I hope the government can make preparations early."

"what's up?"

"Rumors of a plague spread in the city, and the Zhu family and the major grain merchants took the opportunity to drive up the price of grain. When the market opens tomorrow, the price of grain may rise to thirty cents."

Su Qing and Zhang Dacheng frowned together.Although they had long expected that they would increase the price, they did not expect it to increase so much, and it tripled directly.

Zhang Dacheng's face sank even more, "A group of profiteers who took advantage of the fire. Mr. Ye didn't come here just to tell us this, did he?"

"Of course not. The grass people know that the official warehouse has been burned, and the adults have no food in their hands to fight against the unscrupulous profiteers headed by the Zhu family. The grass people are willing to give [-] catties of grain to the adults to stabilize the people's hearts."

As soon as these words came out, Su Qing showed surprise on her face, and looked at Ye Hongyu rather puzzled.

It is natural for a businessman to pursue profit, Ye Hongyu did not take advantage of the fire at this juncture, and he was worthy of the kindness card awarded to him by the government.Such a generous donation of [-] grains is simply the act of a saint.

Being stared at by the two, Ye Hongyu showed an embarrassed smile on his face.

"My lord, don't be surprised. The [-] catties of grain provided by Caomin are not given to you for free. I just hope that you can pay with the previous market price, so that I won't lose everything. Moreover, the [-] catties of grain provided by Caomin are old grains from before last year. , can’t compare to this year’s new grain.”

"Even if it was Chen Liang before last year, Mr. Ye's move is too righteous, it's not like what a merchant did."

Before the time travel, Su Qing never understood why the ancient emperors suppressed merchants so much. Didn't they know the benefits of merchants' circulation of goods?

Although the ancients did not have the vision of modern people, but never doubt the height of their thinking, how could they not know the benefits of business to the economy?The reason why merchants are suppressed is because merchants destroy other industries.

The relationship between businessmen and rulers is that both sides go to each other.And at the very beginning, they were naturally contradictory.

Businessmen are after profit, as long as there is a trace of profit, the businessman will eat it up.As for the matter of fishing in the dry lake, it is not in their consideration at all. They wait until there is no profit, pat their ass and change places to continue chasing profit.

So often when businessmen see a profit, they will directly tear this advantage.

But those in power hope that the water will flow for a long time. For the sake of stability and long flow, they would rather give up their interests.

The most typical is to change rice into mulberry.Silk Ligao, if there are no restrictions on merchants, merchants will try their best to change rice into mulberry and never be satisfied.The businessmen made a lot of money, but they grafted all the risks on the people and the country.

Merchants who only make profits but do not assume social responsibilities, and even transfer risks to the people and the country, are bound to be disliked by the courts of all dynasties.

Businessmen can trample on all laws and morals in the face of profit-seeking, just like the group of grain merchants headed by the Zhu family today.They clearly know that raising food prices at this time is an enemy of the government and the people, but they still dare to do so.why?
They have monopoly assets and food in their hands, and the second is that the profits are too high. In the face of huge profits, businessmen don't care who they are enemies with, even if they have a knife on their necks, they will bite their teeth before dying.

In such a big environment, Ye Hongyu, who wasted money for public good, seemed so unreal.

"Master Su, the ancestors of the Ye family used to be heirs of farming and education, even though they have joined the merchants now, they have always kept in mind the teachings of their ancestors, merchants seek profit, and dare not forget their righteousness.

And besides the [-] catties of grain sold to the government, tomorrow my Ye family will have a good fight with a group of profiteers headed by the Zhu family. "

"Fighting skills?" Zhang Dacheng asked curiously.

"That's right! They drove up the price of grain, and my Ye Family Commercial Bank suppressed the price of grain. I want them to know that with my Ye Family around for a day, they don't want to make a fortune."

"Mr. Ye just wants to make an enemy of the grain merchants in the whole county." Su Qing asked with a faint smile.

"My family in Yeban County is a grain merchant in a county, so what if we are enemies of the whole county's grain merchants?"

Su Qing and Zhang Dacheng immediately looked at Ye Hongyu differently, and then ordered someone to bring the contract and signed a grain purchase contract with Ye's family.

After seeing off Ye Hongyu and his son, Zhang Dacheng smiled as if he let go of his hanging heart, "It's all right now, Fengqi County should be able to get through this crisis with the help of the Ye family."

Su Qing's face was not as optimistic as Zhang Dacheng's. Zhang Dacheng seemed to notice the seriousness on Su Qing's face and put away his smile as he bowed and asked, "My lord, you seem to be worried?"

"Have you forgotten the culprit who caused the current situation? Will he watch us turn the situation around? If I were him, I would definitely make another move."

There was something else that Su Qing didn't say.

It was Ye Hongyu's actions that made Su Qing a little wary.Most of the merit cards for good people are bought with money.If Ye Hongyu was really this noble, he wouldn't be able to be Ye Banxian.

Early the next morning, as expected, the price of grain in Fengqi County had tripled compared to yesterday.And it is also available in limited quantities, and the store is sold out to create an illusion of food shortage.

Anyone in the know knows that this year the whole government has a bumper harvest, and there is enough food on the market so there is no need to worry about not having enough food.Fengqi County is also a major grain-producing county, counting the grain hoarded in the past, even if it is open to eat, it will be enough for a year.

But the common people don't know.The grain merchants headed by Zhu's family showed a little sign and instantly caused panic among the people.

At this moment, the Ye family's food shop opened, and the food price remained the same as yesterday.And unlimited supply.

The people who got the news flocked to the Ye Family Grain Shop.Even if the grain sold by the Ye family is old grain, what happened to the old grain?As long as there are no moths and mold, don't they all eat the same?
In the quiet wide alley in the east of the city, luxurious and gorgeous carriages were parked at the entrance of a huge manor.Brightly dressed businessmen got off the carriage one by one.

When the merchants came down, they were immediately invited in enthusiastically by the host's servants.Just as he was greeted through the door, there was an endless stream of people coming behind him.

Looking up at the huge and luxurious portal, the gate painted with bright red paint is as gorgeous as if stained with blood.The plaque on the door is the calligraphy of a famous calligrapher, and the word "Zhu Fu" in gold stamping is as dazzling as the newborn sun.

"Master Zhu, the Ye family has maintained the original price and opened a warehouse to release grain. They are making it clear that they want to fight against us."

"Isn't it expected to be against us? The year before last, we teamed up to trick them and let them throw five million catties of grain in their hands. The Ye family really wanted to eat our flesh and suck our blood."

"It's their own stupidity that got caught in our calculations. Who can we blame? The Ye family has never tried to trick us before? Commercial tricks all depend on their own skills. If they win the game, they have to grit their teeth and swallow it. Don't blame anyone.

The Ye family is an old-fashioned grain merchant, so they shouldn't be so impulsive, right?Are they willing to miss such a good opportunity to get back their money this time? "

"But now they are making it clear that they are suppressing the price of grain, and they are saying that they won't act on their temper? Master Zhu, what do you think should be done?"

"What should I do? The Ye family is just venting their anger from the bottom of their hearts. They will raise the price of food tomorrow. Who is it? Ye Hongyu, not Ye Bodhisattva." Master Zhu squinted his eyes slightly, the old god was there Leisurely said something.

"Then tomorrow's food price..."

"Steady first, let's see if the Ye family raises the price. If he wants to raise it, lower the price immediately."

"Should he lift it?"

"He sells for a catty and loses a catty. I'll see how long he lasts."

Two days passed quietly, because Yejia Mipu sold grain at a flat price, and the supply was huge, and the panic of the people was appeased.Although the rumors of the plague became more and more intense, the people in the city had not yet been frightened.

In Zhang Dacheng's study, Su Qing closed the completed documents.This is the survey result sent by Zhang Dacheng this morning.

Fengqi County originally had two major grain merchants, the Ye family and the Zhu family.In the past, the strength of the Ye family has always been higher than that of the Zhu family, and other grain merchants have relied on the two.

But two years ago, there was a famine in Northern Qi, and grain merchants from all over the country of Jade heard the news and moved.Su Qing also invested one million taels that time and earned seven million taels.

Of course, the grain merchants in Fengqi County will not miss this gluttonous feast.The grain merchants headed by the Ye family immediately mobilized grain, and even bought it at a high price from the big households.

But in the end, for some reason, the Ye family was put together by the Zhu family and a group of small grain merchants.A large amount of grain was bought at a price that was [-]% higher than the market, but it was thrown into the hands.

After the famine in the Northern Qi Dynasty, naturally they would no longer buy grain at a high price. The grain in their hands was collected at a price that was [-]% higher, but it was impossible to sell it at a price that was [-]% higher.

Based on this calculation, not only did the Ye family not get any money from that gluttonous feast, but they also threw a large amount of food into their hands.Moreover, the price of old grains has fallen year after year, and the current grain price is only half of that of new grains.

No wonder the grain merchants headed by the Ye family and the Zhu family are at odds, this is an unforgettable enmity.But there is a saying in the shopping mall that there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests, and the Ye family's doing this is a bit arrogant.

Footsteps sounded outside the door, and Zhang Dacheng's voice sounded outside the door.

"Lord Su, I have something to report."

"come in."

Zhang Dacheng cautiously opened the door and entered the study, "Lord Su, although the Ye family is doing their best to stabilize the price of grain, but the members of the Zhu family are determined to distribute this national wealth. A group of grain merchants headed by the Zhu family turned into People wantonly eat the food that goes into the Ye family, and the Ye family won't be able to last long if it goes on like this."

"Is there any other trend besides this? Is there any new move by the black hand behind the scenes that I suspect?"

Zhang Dacheng shook his head, "No discovery yet, maybe the mastermind behind the scenes feels that the time has not come, so let's wait for the opportunity."

Su Qing tapped her fingers on the table, and after thinking for a long time, the coldness in her eyes suddenly rose sharply.

"Is it true that Ye Hongyu and his son are behind the scenes?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Dacheng was shocked.

Staring at Su Qing with blank eyes, she didn't even have a clue in her head.

"Master Zhang, don't you understand?" Su Qing asked with a smile.

"It's not just that I can't figure it out, I'm afraid only adults in the world can figure it out. Why did the Ye family father and son become the mastermind behind the scenes?"

"What do the Ye family father and son need?"

"What do you need?" Zhang Dacheng asked ignorantly.

"Two years ago, the Ye family was cheated by the grain merchants headed by the Zhu family. They bought a large amount of grain at a price of [-]% higher than they could sell. What the Ye family and his son needed was to get rid of the grain in their hands. At least Or make a move without losing money."

(End of this chapter)