"Good question!"
Wei Shuyu nodded: "This depends on the merchant's business talent..."
"The price they purchased from farmers was definitely not seven cents, but probably six or even five cents."
"For example, if you have a lot of grain, the price he pays may be higher."
"On the contrary, it may be lower."
Everyone couldn't help but nodded when they heard this.
Everyone knows this.
What the merchant earns is the price difference.
"Then the question is, how do they make money?"
Wei Shuyu said with a smile: "Don't forget, it takes a year for new food to turn into old food."
"In this year, they have already earned back their capital..."
"Another point."
"When new grain becomes old grain, they don't lose money, they just sell it at the price of old grain."
"okay."
"How a merchant does business has too many twists and turns, so I won't go into details one by one."
"I would like to ask you, is this policy acceptable?"
The people whispered.
I fully agree with this policy.
"The farmers have made money and the businessmen have made money, but who has lost?" someone said.
"Of course they are the ones buying new grain."
Wei Shuyu shook his head: "You can sell with confidence. Merchants are always short of food, and they will definitely have ways to sell it. You don't need to worry about this."
Having said that, Wei Shuyu felt very contemptuous.
In ancient times, food was easy to sell.
What kind of rebels and traitors...
A businessman can make a lot of money once he changes hands.
Take the Jiangnan rebellion against Liu Shuyi as an example.
No matter how much grain you give him, he will buy it for you even if he sells it.
"Everyone, food is only one of them."
"What I really want to tell you is the meaning of the existence of the Ministry of Commerce!"
"It is to improve your living standards!"
"A series of daily necessities such as coarse grains, coarse cloth, coarse salt, etc..."
"The Ministry of Commerce will also strictly control its prices!"
Everyone's spirits were lifted.
If the prices of these are stable.
Then their living standards can definitely be improved to a higher level!
Everyone couldn't help but have some expectations.
"It's getting late..."
"I won't go into detail about the many benefits of the Ministry of Commerce."
"You will gradually discover it in the future!"
With that said, Wei Shuyu gave a solemn salute...
"Here, as the person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce, I am petitioning you!"
"From now on, our commercial department will officially settle in Chang'an."
"I also hope that you will jointly supervise and guide..."
"If there are any shortcomings, you can always submit your opinions to the Ministry of Commerce!"
When the people saw this, they waved their hands...
He quickly remembered that Wei Shuyu was an official and quickly bowed in return.
The black mass moved in unison.
The scene was very shocking.
Wei Zheng shook his head helplessly.
My son has done this, how can a father not support it?
"Fellow folks."
Wei Zheng shouted: "My son is young, and it is already very difficult to create a mercantile business!"
"If I did anything wrong, I hope you will forgive me!"
"Yesterday, my son was framed by a traitor. Fortunately, you gave me time to defend myself."
"I would like to thank you all."
After saying this, Wei Zheng also bowed solemnly.
Seeing this, the people returned the favor again.
"Wei Shizhong must not say that. It was because of our ignorance that we fell into the trap of traitors and almost killed Wei Shizhong..."
Many people had a look of shame on their faces.
If Wei Zheng hadn't used his own credibility as a guarantee.
They might force Wei Shuyu to death because of this, and the consequences were scary to think about.
"You are not wrong!"
Wei Zheng said with a stern face: "As an official, you should make decisions for the people!"
"I only hope that from now on, you can stare at my son more severely."
"so……"
"He will not be corrupted by officialdom."
"Only he can bring benefits to more people..."
"It doesn't matter how others become officials."
"I, Wei Zheng, please take good care of my son and never let him go astray!"
Uh-huh.
Wei Zheng saluted again.
The people were truly moved.
There are officials like this.
Why worry about having a bad day!
Just as everyone was sighing, a man with a haggard face walked out of the crowd.
He walked straight to the crowd and clasped his fists at the Wei family father and son.
"I've met these two officials!"
"I'm a rough guy and I don't understand anything."
"A few years ago, there was a locust plague, and my father and mother starved to death."
"They gave the remaining food to my baby!"
"I also want to ask for my wishes from you two..."
"The next time a natural disaster strikes, can you please stop my family from starving to death!"
Wei Shuyu was silent.
It seems like a simple request.
It’s incredibly difficult to do!
If he agrees today, he will have an extra responsibility on his shoulders.
The man may be talking about his own experience...
But in Wei Shuyu's ears, these words represent the people of the entire world!
"I try my best!"
Wei Shuyu answered reluctantly.
He couldn't guarantee it.
This goal is too huge for him to achieve.
"well."
A sigh sounded in my ears.
It turned out to be Wei Zheng's sigh.
"This little brother..."
Wei Zheng replied honestly: "We may not be able to promise you this."
Everyone's expressions changed suddenly.
They never thought that Wei Zheng would say this.
"Yeah?"
The man's face showed disappointment, but he still held his fists respectfully.
Just when he turned around and wanted to leave, Wei Zheng's voice rang again...
"It's not that we don't promise you."
"It's because our abilities are limited and we may not be able to achieve the kind of prosperity you mentioned!"
"but……"
Wei Zheng suddenly straightened his chest, his eyes were firm and focused, carrying an indomitable momentum.
Just listen to his sonorous voice resounding in everyone's ears...
"But I can swear here..."
"In this life, I will devote my whole life to praying for the people, even if I die!"
"If I die, my son Shuyu will still be there!"
"And there are children and grandchildren!"
"I, Wei Zheng, hereby set my ancestral precepts..."
"Every descendant of the Wei family who steps into the officialdom must take protecting the people as their own responsibility!"
"Anyone who can't do it will be expelled from the Wei family!"
Established ancestral training?
Everyone gasped in shock.
Wei Zheng's speech represented more than just one sentence.
Make oaths and ancestral precepts in front of the world.
This agreement must be kept!
If you don't keep it, your reputation will be ruined.
The king is disgusted, the people are disgusted, and the relatives are shameless, and they will become truly hated by everyone!
"father……"
Wei Shuyu was extremely speechless.
It’s okay if you take me with you.
My son and grandson haven't even given birth to each other, so you're still thinking about them?
This is inevitable...
Isn't that a little too much?
