That night, Yun Chao received a letter of greeting from shopkeeper Ding of the Ding Family Grain Store asking to see him.
Yun Chao heard Wu Deli say that Ding County Cheng was behind the Ding family grain business.
Ordinarily, when the shopkeeper of the grain store visits, Wu Deli should be the one receiving him.
But Wu Deli was still lying on the bed and couldn't get up, so it was a bit rude for him to receive him.
Well, actually it was Yun Chao who wanted to meet the shopkeeper of Ding's Grain Store. Even if he didn't come, Yun Chao planned to find an opportunity to get in touch with him, otherwise he would not be able to carry out his big plan.
Shopkeeper Ding was not as arrogant as Butler Feng. He was very polite to Yun Chao and even knelt down and kowtowed.
Yun Chao didn't show any airs and acted very kindly. Not only did he give up his seat, but he also personally made a cup of tea for shopkeeper Ding.
After some pleasantries, Shopkeeper Ding finally came to the topic: "Sir, Inspector, we don't have much food in stock at Ding's Grain Store. We would like to borrow some from the Inspector. What do you think of the Inspector?"
Yun Chao narrowed his eyes and said nothing.
On the surface, it looks like a normal exchange of goods between peers.
My stuff is sold out and I can’t get it in for the time being. I’ll borrow some from my colleagues and return it when the goods are in.
However, Yun Chao didn't think so.
He didn't believe it was such a coincidence, let alone that Dingxian Cheng was really out of food.
If there really was no food in hand, neither County Magistrate Ding nor Chief Feng would give Magistrate Sun that much food.
The reason why he agreed to sell the grain to Magistrate Sun was to silence Magistrate Sun so that he could turn a blind eye to the subsequent price increase.
Now that the grain has been given out and the price of grain has risen, Dingxian Cheng has no grain in his hands. Who will believe it?
Well, regardless of whether others believe it or not, Yun Chao believes it anyway, and he has to pretend to believe it even if he doesn’t believe it.
"What about borrowing and not lending? I'm a rough guy and don't understand the twists and turns. Now that shopkeeper Ding has spoken, in order to make friends with you, I will suffer some losses. It's 20% lower than the market price. I'll give you three thousand shi first. That's enough." not enough?"
"I……"
Shopkeeper Ding almost had a mouthful of old blood, and Xiang Yunchao couldn't take care of himself.
It’s so shameless, it’s 20% lower than the market price, I’m really sorry you can say that!
Do you think I buy your grain to go home and feed my wife and children? I buy it to sell to those untouchables and make money from them, okay?
If you buy at this price, you can still make a lot of money, including shipping and losses, so it’s not bad at all!
In fact, shopkeeper Ding had no intention of buying grain from Yun Chao because he did not believe that Yun Chao would sell the grain to him.
Borrowing is also impossible. Unless someone surnamed Yun is kicked in the head by a donkey, he will not let the grain go unsold at a high price and lend grain to his colleagues to make money.
Shopkeeper Ding came here to see Yun Chao's attitude and test how much food he had in hand.
If Yun Chao has no food in his hand and relies on Wu Deli's original savings, Dingxian Cheng will be relieved. If he has no food in his hand, no matter how you toss it around, it will not be possible to spend it!
If Yun Chao has grain in his hands, and there is a lot of it, Dingxian Cheng will be ready to take measures.
Qingyang County is so big. If there is one less grain merchant, it will definitely be a good thing for the other two grain merchants.
Of course, Dingxian Cheng will not let Chief Feng reap the benefits of being a fisherman in vain. He is the one who wants to be a fisherman!
"Master Inspection, the price of food is too high. Taking into account freight and consumption, the small one can't make any money at all. How about you think about it? The small one can buy you 10,000 shi of grain at the price of one tael of silver per stone. ?”
Yun Chao was amused in his heart. Shopkeeper Ding really regarded himself as a child. With such an obvious probing method, you bet he wouldn't be able to spot it?
Yun Chao's guess was not wrong. Shopkeeper Ding just felt that he didn't know how to do business.
The reason is simple: information asymmetry.
Shopkeeper Ding felt that Yun Chao was too young. How much knowledge could he have in his teens?
It's just that I can do some fighting. It is absolutely impossible to have any experience in doing business.
As for the prosperous business of Lion House, shopkeeper Ding didn't think it was Yunchao's fault at all.
In his opinion, the reason why the Lion Building is what it is today is entirely due to the previous fat shopkeeper. Yun Er just got lucky and made a mistake.
Before the fat shopkeeper disappeared, Shishilou had already launched stir-fried dishes. After Yun Er took over, Xiao Gui and Cao followed, which was a normal development and had nothing to do with whether he knew how to do business!
Shopkeeper Ding's idea was correct. No one would have thought that a boy in his teens could not only fight, but also know how to do business.
"Haha, Shopkeeper Ding, I'm a rough guy. Let's not engage in businessmen's bargaining. Let's do this. Two taels of silver and one stone. If you want it, you can go to Woniu Mountain to get it. If you don't want it, forget it!"
Yun Chao pretended to be heroic. At first glance, you can tell that he is a big boss, and he is also suspected of being a fool.
Shopkeeper Ding's eyelids twitched.
Sure enough, the food in Woniu Mountain really fell into the clouds.
As the three major grain merchants in Qingyang County, shopkeeper Ding certainly knew that Wu Xianwei's grain was hidden in Woniu Mountain.
Those bandits are really worthless. Even the stronghold was breached and they didn’t even burn the granary. They got an advantage over Yun Er, a bastard!
"Master Inspection, it's two taels of silver and one stone, and the price is still a bit too high for the little one to transport the grain himself. The young one goes to Woniu Mountain to transport it himself, for one tael of silver and one stone, what do you think..."
"Here, let's see the guests off!"
"Well……"
Shopkeeper Ding never expected that Yun Er would fall out as soon as he fell in love with him. A man with clay legs is a man with clay legs. Dog meat cannot be on the banquet, and even if you put on a dragon robe, you cannot become a prince!
Although shopkeeper Ding was kicked out, he was not angry at all.
After finding out Yun Chao's background, shopkeeper Ding has completed the task and can go back to deliver the work.
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Ding Mansion.
Hearing that Yun Chao had obtained a large amount of grain stored in Woniu Mountain by Wu County Lieutenant, Ding County Prime Minister almost went crazy with jealousy.
This stupid donkey named Wu has so much food, why don't you give it to me? He made wedding clothes for a country bumpkin for nothing!
"Hmph, go, go to Yun Er again, and say two taels of silver and one stone, and you agree. However, you have to pay a deposit first, and you have to pay more. Finally, don't forget to make a contract with him. If you can't pay the food on time, then Let him lose everything!"
"Yes, sir!"
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Looking at Shopkeeper Ding who was returning, Yun Chao couldn't help but reveal a meaningful smile even though he tried his best to restrain himself.
"Shopkeeper Ding, did I hear you correctly? Are you really willing to buy ten thousand shi of grain at the price of two taels of silver and one shi?"
Shopkeeper Ding's chest thumped loudly: "Yes, Mr. Inspection, you heard it right, it's two taels of silver and one stone! There is no way, our Ding's Grain Shop is really out of food. If it is out of stock, it will seriously affect the food supply." The credibility of the industry, in order to have a good reputation, can only suffer a loss in money!"
