Take the supermarket across to the deserted road

Chapter 250 A Heart of Gossip

Thinking about the current national conditions, he has a bottom line in his heart.

"Actually, I'm just a cloth merchant. I don't dare to dictate the future of Fengqiu City. But if it's only about business, I can say a thing or two."

Be cautious, yes.

"Let's talk about it, Patriarch Min."

"Okay, since the drought, the reduction in food production has caused the people to have no food to eat and have to spend money to buy it. The people can not wear new clothes, but they have to eat food.

As a result, supply exceeds demand, food prices rise, and people start hoarding food frantically, fearing that food prices will be higher in the future.

In the end, most of their savings, or even all their savings, are used to buy food, so they have no money to buy other things.

Drought seems to have nothing to do with industries other than food, but it is actually wrong and closely related.

Let's put it this way, people without clothes can use other methods to cover their bodies to avoid the cold, but without food they can only wait to die.

The same is true for other industries. "

The three nodded, and the other party saw it very clearly.

The head of the Min family continued, "I bought a large amount of grain to stabilize the food price in Fengqiu City, and even gave porridge to the poor people. To put it bluntly, I was actually doing it for myself and for the entire Min family.

If it is difficult for the common people to live, where will my business come from?right?

Although the business is poor now, it's not like there's no income, and it's hard to talk about making money, but it's better than nothing.I also need to support so many guys, masters, and their families, so I don't think it's too little for even one or two incomes. "

Song Qing asked, "Why don't you fire some people? Buxing's business is not good, so you shouldn't need so many people, right?"

Master Min smiled and shook his head.

"Half of them are the old people of the Min family. They have devoted their whole lives to the Min family. I can fire them because of their mistakes, and I can lay off people because of the closure of the Min family's business, but I must never abandon them because of disasters. them.

No matter how difficult it is, I can hold on, but how will they live after they leave Min's house?
There are also some skilled masters, they are carefully cultivated by the Min family, and they will be relied on for Buxing's comeback in the future, and it is impossible to dismiss them.Not only that, but I will feed them and their families with good food and drink. "

He treats his buddies with kindness, and treats his master with interest. No matter it is love or profit, he will not dismiss anyone and take the burden on himself.

"As for the future of Buxing, to be honest, I can't see it. Unless the drought is over, not just me, but all walks of life may disappear with the drought."

There is one thing he didn't say, when the merchants like them can't survive, the common people will be gone long ago.

When it really got to that point, the whole Da Zhou would almost be unable to last.

The atmosphere in the hall was a bit heavy.

He seemed to be talking about his business again, but in fact he was expressing his worries and helplessness to Song Qing.

What he can do as a businessman is too limited. He can even relocate his whole family in order to survive, but can so many people in Dazhou relocate?
So the court should quickly find a way, or it will really be over in two years.

He couldn't last long.

Song Qing understood the meaning of his words.

From his words, it can be seen that he is a person who values ​​love and righteousness, and cares about the country and the people.

Moreover, his expression is natural, without any deliberate deception in it, all these are his words from the bottom of his heart.

If it weren't for the Qianniang Yanyan mentioned, Song Qing's impression of him would be very good.

However, he still wanted to know the answer.

"Master Min, can I ask you a personal question?"

The opponent's body shook slightly, as if he had guessed it, he hesitated and nodded.

"Please ask."

"Do you have someone you like?"

"Yes." The other party said without hesitation. "I know why Young Master Song asked such a question. He must have heard about me and the Min family."

He can understand, because there are many people who are interested in his business.

"About this matter, I wouldn't say it to anyone else. After all, it is related to my wife's reputation. I hope everyone thinks that person is me, and Zheng'er is my child. However, if Young Master Song wants to know, then I'll let you know."

The other party was very skillful in speaking, so Song Qing couldn't keep asking, he couldn't rely on his identity to ask about his privacy and offend his wife.

Yanyan spoke at the right time, "Then Patriarch Min, can you tell me about your relationship with that Qianniang?"

"You know Qianniang?"

Patriarch Min didn't expect them to know this. It seems that they came prepared.

He smiled wryly, "I don't want to say too much, but I can tell you about my relationship with Qianniang.

In fact, I have nothing to do with Qianniang, but with her brother. Qianniang's brother is a violinist who taught my wife to play the piano at Min's house.

Later, after I was exiled, I met him in the place of exile. He stayed and taught me to read and write. With his knowledge, I could not only do some light work, but was also valued by the manager.

Two years later, Qianniang's brother planned to leave, but the day before he left, an accident happened in the mine, and he was stoned to death trying to save me.

I have always remembered his life-saving grace. After returning from exile, I inquired about his family and found out that he still has a younger sister, Qianniang.

My wife knows about Qianniang. "

At the end he added.

In other words, I have no other ideas, just want to repay the favor.

Yanyan raised her eyebrows slightly, "According to what you said, Qianniang should be grateful to you. Why did she drive you away and don't want to be with you anymore? Of course you can say that she saw you thinking of her brother and other reasons." .”

In the end, she also added a sentence, blocking the excuse he wanted to say.

Patriarch Min glanced at Yanyan, his thoughts wandering, he didn't understand, why did Qianniang know what he said when they met?

However, obviously, the reason she said is not feasible.

"I had some misunderstandings with Qianniang before. As for the misunderstandings, I don't want to talk about them. I hope everyone will understand."

He simply stopped looking for reasons, and directly stated that he didn't say anything. Could it be that they can still force him?
Yanyan was not angry, but said with a smile, "This is a private matter of Patriarch Min. Of course, I have the right not to say it. Please forgive us for our presumptuousness."

"It's nothing."

The other party bowed, saying that he didn't care, and he didn't want to offend these people.

Until now, he didn't know the purpose of these people.

Yanyan glanced at Ning Yuan and Song Qing, and felt that it was almost the same.

In fact, she hadn't asked so carefully before selecting candidates. As long as the first impression is good, profitable, and the person is not bad, she will give a membership card.

Asking so many questions now is purely out of gossip.

She signaled to Cousin, it's time to talk about business.

Song Qing cleared his throat, "Patriarch Min, if the food provided by the City Lord's Mansion was given to you two days ago, what would you do?"

"Relief food from the imperial court? I don't seem to be qualified for this."

He is not an imperial merchant, nor an official, so how can he have the ability to take over.

　The heart of gossip is causing trouble, I really want to know the reason, why?It's a pity that people don't want to talk about it, what should I do?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)