Public dissatisfaction boiled over again.
Jiade quickly ran over to put out the fire, with a look of compassion: "Folks, think about it, where did this batch of food come from? Let me tell you, it was transported thousands of miles from Japan. There were many people along the way. Far away? The wind and sun are blowing, and the waves are rough. If you are not careful, you will be buried in the sea. Think about it, Mr. Tokugawa can transport food from Japan to here, how much risk he has to bear."
Tokugawa Ichiro looked sad: "Everyone, to be honest, the sea is very windy and rough, and we are in a hurry to go to sea to deliver food to everyone. Five crew members died in this shipping trip. Oh, that's a fresh life." My five lives were lost in vain."
After everyone heard what Judd said, it made sense. Is it not expensive to transport food from Japan?
so far away!
I saw Tokugawa Ichiro crying again and heard him say that five crew members had died, which made me feel even more guilty.
People died trying to transport food, what else do you want?
Everyone was silent.
Jia Dedao took the opportunity to stir up emotion: "My fellow countrymen, our hearts are full of flesh. In order to solve our urgent needs, Mr. Tokugawa killed five sailors. Such a sacrifice is not a big deal. We, the Chinese people, are the most reasonable and benevolent people." , how can you make things difficult for Mr. Tokugawa again?"
Ichiro Tokugawa lamented: "People cannot be resurrected after death. These crew members are all brothers who have been with me for many years. Some of them are old and some are young. Their families don't know the news of their deaths. Alas, I don't know what to do when I go back this time." How to explain."
"However, although people have died, I have no regrets. I will continue to deliver food to Jinling, and I will only supply it to Jinling. Because Jia Fuyin and I are friends, and I am willing to go through all the trouble for Jia Fuyin. .”
Everyone was already moved by Judd's words.
Tokugawa Ichiro's words are even more sensational.
Everyone burst into tears, and no one objected.
Tao Donghai also said: "Everyone, are our Tao family short of money? We are not short of money. I can guarantee that this time we sell food. Our Tao family is doing good deeds. How can we make money?"
This also makes sense.
Gradually, everyone seems to have accepted the fact of extremely high food prices.
There is a group of people in the crowd who continue to set the rhythm.
"How valuable it is for Jia Fuyin to get food? This saved our lives."
"It took thousands of miles, strong winds and waves, and people died to bring the food here. We must cherish it. No matter how expensive it is, we can accept it. As long as there is food, do we still care so much?"
"We, the people of Jinling, are very wealthy. If you can still get this little money, don't worry about it and be petty."
…
After listening to these rhythm makers, everyone has completely accepted the fact that food prices are extremely high.
Yan Qi's eyes were sharp and he recognized it at a glance. He was still the same group of people who used to cause trouble in the Prime Minister's office.
Yan Qi smiled calmly and shook his head: "This is a group deception. The plan is careful and the division of labor is reasonable. It would be strange if the people don't fall for it."
Jia Dedao saw that the people no longer had any resentment and said tentatively: "My fellow countrymen, although the price of food is high, the truth is better than true love. As a governor, I can do this with no regrets. Now, let me ask you something, Can you accept this price?”
Everyone wanted to speak but stopped.
Jia Dedao paused deliberately and said: "If everyone can't accept it, I will ask Mr. Tokugawa to transport this batch of grain to Suzhou to save people's hardship."
…
Everyone suddenly became anxious.
"Don't ship it away, don't ship it away."
"We buy it, can't we buy it?"
"Quick, everyone, line up, it's important to fill your stomach."
…
The people were moved, threatened, and calculated, and they started to buy food.
Juddao, Tokugawa Ichiro, and Tao Donghai stood together, looking at everyone buying food, and the money piled up, smiling from ear to ear.
Di Renfeng's teeth itched with anger: "It's so inappropriate, it's so inappropriate."
Jia Dedao stared at Di Renfeng: "Master Di, how do I get food to fill the people's stomachs with this method compared to you? You still need to study more and practice more. Haha!"
Di Renfeng panted like an ox and walked away in anger.
Tokugawa Ichiro stared at Yan Qi with a cold face: "Unexpectedly, we met again in Jinling. What a coincidence."
Yan Qi chuckled: "It's indeed a coincidence. I thought you would go to the capital to attend the foreign-related ceremony. What? You didn't go? Oh, oh, I almost forgot. Yoshitomo Takeda represented Japan at the foreign-related ceremony, so I don't bother De. Mr. Chuan worked hard."
Listening to Yan Qi's ridicule, Tokugawa Ichiro looked extremely ugly.
"Yan Qi, do you really think you will win?"
Tokugawa Ichiro had a fierce look on his face: "Zhao Qing was unable to get food due to the disaster in Jiangsu, and he was unable to advance or retreat. He must bear the responsibility. His transfer to the Ministry of Rites may be in vain."
"Also, this time, I delivered food and made great achievements. Prime Minister Yang is already helping me win a place in the foreign-related ceremony, and he wants to replace Yoshitomo Takeda with me. Haha, Yan Qi, are you shocked? Very Fear?"
Yan Qi laughed loudly: "I have a message for you."
"What words?"
"Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny."
"Yan Qi, you are too crazy."
"Crazy or not, let the facts speak for themselves."
"You'll brag."
"Is there anything I've boasted about that hasn't come true?"
"you……"
Tokugawa Ichiro watched Yan Qi leave in a hurry, staring angrily.
He didn't understand. Now that he had the upper hand, why did he still feel so guilty when facing Yan Qi?
Could it be that deep down I am afraid of this guy?
…
In the following days, the people of Jinling were in chaos.
The price of food was so high that everyone ran out of money and had to borrow money from Tao Bank.
The so-called borrowing money is not cheap, it is of course usury.
Use usury to buy rice.
Within a few days, the Tao family sent someone to the door to demand repayment of the money.
With no money to repay, he had no choice but to sell off his family property and ancestral property.
In just a few days, some people's families were ruined by routine loans, and their beautiful families were cast a shadow.
Not only Jinling, but also Suzhou.
Zhao Qing sat in Suzhou, which was on the verge of collapse.
Food is even more scarce in Suzhou, and although Zhao Qing is the governor, he can't deal with it.
This has affected his promotion.
Tao Bank also had a branch in Suzhou. It issued many loans, made a fortune and destroyed many families.
Yan Qi originally thought that the Tao family would just let it go and that it would be enough.
However, unexpectedly, the Tao family intensified and refused to stop. The farce became more and more intense and almost uncontrollable.
Yan Qi meditated in the study for a day.
Early the next morning, he said to Lin Zhen: "Let the wind go immediately. I will use Huaxing Logistics to buy grain from other places. We will make a lot of money. This news will spread throughout Jinling within half a day."
Lin Zhen was immediately confused.
