Wang Er is a fisherman from a small fishing village by the sea. He has made a living by fishing for generations.
Because his father left a relatively large fishing boat, and Wang Er had grown strong since he was a child, he caught the most and most delicious fish every time.
Some time ago, when merchants often came to collect fish, he made a lot of money.
But the fish couldn't be sold at all these days, which made him a little panicked.
You know, a family of six, old and young, all rely on him to fish for a living!
If you just sit back and have nothing, you won’t be able to endure it for long!
Especially this morning, he just caught a fresh tuna from the sea.
He originally thought that he could sell it when he came to the farmer's market, and he could go there in the morning, but no one came to inquire at all, which disappointed him.
It seems that the merchants who were fined those days were afraid, so they rarely came here to collect overseas goods.
I saw the fishermen I knew in the market were still waiting with their burdens, but none of the fish in their burdens had been sold.
Wang Er was a little worried. He really didn't know when it would end.
But now it was almost lunch time, and he was going to find some food to fill his stomach.
It was impossible to eat well, so I had to deal with it casually.
He touched the copper coins in his arms and found only 3 copper coins. This was what his wife had put in her purse before going out, because she was afraid that Wang Er would be hungry if he couldn't sell the fish.
Looking at the 3 coins in his hand, Wang Er hesitated.
If he bought pancakes, he would be able to fill his stomach, but he couldn't bear to part with them!
I haven’t earned a penny today!
"Boy, what good things did you catch today? Oh, tuna... It's really good! If you can sell it, you can make a lot of money..."
While Wang Er was thinking, a middle-aged man carrying a load walked into the farmer's market and said hello.
Wang Er looked up and saw that it was Wang Donglai from the same village as him.
Almost all the people in their village are fishermen, and every household makes a living by fishing.
Nowadays, Huating County has established a sales market, and almost everyone chooses to buy and sell here.
It's not surprising to meet a familiar person here.
After all, for those of them who make a living by fishing, the food they grow in the fields is simply not enough to eat.
All year round, I just hope to catch some good fish and exchange them for copper coins to subsidize the family.
Otherwise, just by cultivating a small amount of land, we might not even be able to afford the salt we eat.
"Haha, Uncle Wang, you're here too. Alas, what's the use of tuna? It's useless if you can't sell it. It's been here all morning and no one comes to ask for it. I really don't know what to do!"
Wang Er sighed, but was unable to change the situation.
"There is no way. I didn't sell the fish I caught two days ago. They were all rotten and thrown away. But if we come, what will we do? Today we can only try our luck. I don't know if there are any merchants. Come and buy.”
"In my opinion, it's difficult! Look, so many people haven't sold it yet!"
Looking at the row of fishermen in the distance, Wang Donglai put down his pole and said sadly:
"Second brother, what do you think is going on? This season is obviously the most productive for fish, but we have no harvest at all. How are we going to survive this year!"
After hearing what Wang Donglai said, Wang Er didn't know what was wrong.
But he knows that if he can't make money, this year will be difficult!
Thinking of this, Wang Er gritted his teeth: "Uncle Wang, it doesn't matter. As long as someone comes to ask for it, I will sell the fish. If someone comes to ask, I will say that I sold it at the original price and see if I can sell it." Sell the fish.”
Wang Donglai carefully looked around and saw no one around, then said: "Well, everyone thinks so, this is a good idea, otherwise we will have to work in vain again, but we can't talk nonsense, once others know, It’s not easy for us to explain!”
"Uncle Wang, I know. Then help me take a look first. I'll buy some food and bring you some later?"
"Okay, I'll look after it here for you. You can go eat first, so you don't have to bring me anything. I just came out after eating at home."
…
When Wang Er and Wang Er were worried that no one would buy their fish, the merchants who collected the fish were not having a good time either.
This is the peak fishing season, and according to past rules, the price is 30 to 40% less.
It's a pity that the Metropolitan Governor's Office issued some business regulations this year. Merchants are not allowed to lower prices for purchases at will, otherwise they will be fined.
A few days ago, many merchants who collected fish were fined, which made people no longer dare to come to the farmers market to collect fish.
Huang Wen is a fish vendor. He specializes in collecting fish to supply fresh fish to restaurants everywhere.
According to the rules of previous years, fish is much cheaper in these two months.
However, due to the regulations of the Inspection Office of the Metropolitan Governor's Office, which prohibits purchase at reduced prices, he could not receive any fish during this period.
After all, businessmen pursue profit.
If he bought it at the original price and then provided it to the restaurant, Huang Wenke would lose money.
Since there has been no restocking for several days, the warehouse may be running low.
Huang Wen decided to go out and try his luck today and see if he could lower the price for himself to buy some items.
Unfortunately, seeing the inspectors watching eagerly in the dark, they had no choice but to return without success.
"Shopkeeper, have you received the goods? Those restaurants have sent people to urge them! If there is no more goods, our inventory will not be available today."
When the waiter in the shop saw Huang Wen coming back from outside, he quickly stepped forward and asked.
Seeing the sad look on the shopkeeper's face, although he knew that the possibility of receiving the goods was very low, the clerk couldn't help but speak.
Those restaurants kept urging him, and he was also very flustered!
"What, the inventory isn't even enough for today?"
Huang Wen stopped and asked with a frown.
"There are still some dry goods, but not enough fresh ones, because the fresh goods are purchased from other places and require ice to keep them fresh, so we have very few purchases..."
"What should I do?"
Huang Wen slapped his head, and his brain immediately started working quickly, thinking about any solution.
If you do not supply goods as agreed, you will have to pay liquidated damages.
"Shopkeeper, actually we can get a batch from the market. Several of my friends are fishermen. They can't sell it these days. The price will definitely be lower, and they won't go to the government to complain."
The guy might be a local and he knows a lot about the current situation.
"Well, it's not that we're afraid of those fishermen going to complain. After all, we're not buying or selling by force. We're just afraid of the market inspectors..."
Of course Huang Wen knew what was going on in the fish market these days, but none of them, the fishmongers, dared to take the lead.
After all, those who were arrested and fined a few days ago will suffer heavy consequences!
What's more important is that these days there are some homeless people who rely on reporting to get bounties...
"Shopkeeper, if you go during lunch, those people should not be there, and 90% of the time you won't be caught."
"Oh, really?"
Huang Wen was moved when he heard what the guy said.
The fish at the farmer's market is relatively concentrated and very fresh, so it is the best place for fishmongers like them to purchase.
If it's true as the guy said, it's really possible not to get caught.
Thinking that his inventory had been exhausted and he would have to pay liquidated damages if he did not deliver goods in time, Huang Wen decided to take a chance.
"Okay, I'll try it right away."
With that said, Huang Wen added: "Hurry and prepare a few cars. You come with me and we will go back quickly."
…
The melancholy drizzle kept falling, and since Wang Er came earlier, he didn't bring a raincoat, and he only brought a bamboo hat.
I just spent a penny to quickly buy a sesame seed cake in the next block, and soon I went to the farmer's market.
It's not that one sesame seed cake is enough to fill up the meal, but Wang Er is a little reluctant to spend all three coins.
Wang Er hunched over and held the sesame seed cakes in his arms while looking to see if any fish merchants were passing by.
Once there is news, he will start marketing his catch, and it doesn't matter if the price is lower, as long as he can sell it.
It has not been open for several days, and some of the fish caught a few days ago are rotten.
The tuna we caught today is a good product. We probably don’t come across it a few times a year. It would be a pity if we couldn’t sell it and it went bad.
Anyway, as long as he can sell today's tuna, Wang Er will be quite satisfied.
At least I can definitely raise the money for the New Year this year.
During the Chinese New Year this year, he also wants to buy a warm woolen sweater for his wife, son and wife.
While Wang Er was dreaming about a better life, his eyes were darting around, trying to spot the merchants or housekeepers who came to make purchases.
But when he looked around, he didn't find the purchasing merchant at all. Wang Er could only helplessly walk towards Wang Donglai.
Seeing Wang Donglai alone in the rain, Wang Er walked a few steps quickly and called out: "I'm sorry, Uncle Wang, it's raining non-stop. You go and take shelter first. I'll take care of it..."
Wang Donglai waved his hand and said helplessly: "The rain is nothing, but I don't know when all the fish will be sold out. Several housekeepers came to purchase just now, but they all thought the price was too expensive, so they didn't buy any."
Wang Er frowned and whispered: "Uncle Wang, didn't you just say that we can sell it at a low price, but it will rot anyway if we keep it."
Wang Donglai smiled helplessly and pointed his crossbow not far away.
Wang Er raised his eyes and found a few people with rat heads and rat brains in the secret place.
This made Wang Er feel nervous.
Of course he could see what these people were doing.
They are all street gangsters who mainly rely on reporting to obtain bounties.
In Wang Er's view, these people are really hateful.
If it weren't for these people's reports, those merchants wouldn't be afraid to come and collect their fish.
Although he hated these people, Wang Er didn't dare to do anything. After all, these people were in groups and couldn't do it alone.
However, he knew it would be difficult to sell the tuna.
Tuna is already expensive. During this period, fishermen in other areas also caught tuna, and the price dropped by about 30%.
But Huating County is not allowed to sell it at a lower price. If the price is not lowered, the tuna will not be sold at all.
You can't really sell the tuna at the original price. After all, the rich people in Huating County are not fools.
Just when Wang Er felt that this trip would be in vain again, a voice came.
"Hey, bluefin tuna?"
Wang Er raised his eyes and saw a young man looking at the tuna he had caught.
Behind the boy was a man in his twenties.
Bluefin tuna?
Wang Er had a question mark on his face. Isn't this tuna? Why does it have such a strange name?
However, in Wang Er's opinion, the young man must have called him a random name because he didn't know what to do with his fish.
After all, judging from the boy's clothes, it was fine Sichuan brocade, and it was definitely something only wealthy families could wear.
Judging from the nobility of the young man, he is definitely not an ordinary rich man, but has such a temperament that only a true noble has.
Seeing that the young man was interested in his tuna, Wang Er couldn't help but feel happy.
Only these nobles can afford his fish.
Thinking of this, Wang Er stuffed the pancake into his chest and said quickly: "Noble sir, this is tuna, not bluefin tuna, but this kind of fish has delicious meat and is a delicacy that only noble people can afford. It will definitely meet your taste." My identity, this fish was caught last night, and it’s still alive and kicking. It’s absolutely fresh. Why don’t you buy it and try it?”
After finally meeting someone who could afford to buy his own fish, Wang Er praised him vigorously.
If he couldn't sell it today, he would suffer a huge loss.
tuna?
The young man was stunned for a moment and quickly understood.
It should be that the Tang Dynasty had a different name for this fish.
Everyone thought that this person was Yang Fan, and he was bringing Shangguan Yi to the farmer's market.
Because, some time ago, many officials reported that Shangguanyi's law enforcement was too strict, which caused Huating County's business environment to be greatly affected.
During this trip, Yang Fan just wanted to let Shangguan Yi experience what a market economy is, instead of being rigid and unchanging and wanting to control it.
Yang Fan looked at Wang Er and asked with a smile: "Oh, that's just someone who is ignorant. Tell me how to sell this tuna. If the price is right, then I will buy it and try it."
This bluefin tuna is still kept in a huge wooden barrel and loaded on a cart. It is indeed still alive.
Although Yang Fan knew bluefin tuna, he had never eaten it in his entire life.
In previous lives, this was the preserve of the rich.
After all, the price of 1 kilogram of this kind of bluefin tuna is at least about 5,000 yuan. Yang Fan in his previous life did not have such capital.
Even if he had the money, he would not be willing to eat it!
It's different now. At least there is no shortage of money after coming to Datang. Yang Fan certainly has no such scruples.
However, Yang Fan was also a little surprised when he saw the two-meter-long bluefin tuna.
This tuna weighs at least four to five hundred kilograms. If it were in the previous life, this fish would have cost at least tens of millions.
Now that he has a chance to taste it, Yang Fan doesn't mind being a rich man.
Wang Er couldn't help but be ecstatic when Yang Fan asked about the price, but he didn't know how to speak for a while.
If the price is sold at the original price, I am afraid that the customers will be scared away.
If I sell it at a reduced price, I am afraid that those little gangsters in the dark will come out and report it.
After thinking about it, Wang Er carefully glanced into the distance, gritted his teeth, and then whispered: "My lord, if you really want it, how about I give it to you at the price of two hundred wen per catty? This is different from other areas. The price is about the same. Of course, when I talk to the outside world later, I will say that I sold it to you for three hundred cents, do you think so?"
Seeing Wang Er's simple face that was both happy and scared, Yang Fan felt a little distressed.
The people in China are the most simple and simple, and they all rely on their hard-working hands to support themselves.
But when these people encounter injustice, as long as they can survive, they never complain. They are really cute and pitiful.
Before Yang Fan could speak, Shangguan Yi said with a serious face: "If you lower the price at will, aren't you disrupting the market? Where are the business regulations of Huating County?"
"this……"
The sudden change made Wang Er a little overwhelmed, and he could only look at Yang Fan helplessly.
Just when Yang Fan wanted to rescue Wang Er, another voice came.
"Wang Er, you caught tuna again? You're lucky. I bought it for 300 yuan per catty!"
The visitor was none other than the fish vendor Huang Wen. He had often dealt with fishermen like Wang Er, so he naturally knew Wang Er.
Seeing this huge tuna, Huang Wen couldn't help drooling from his mouth.
Tuna tastes really delicious!
More importantly, the tuna is still alive.
You know, even if there were fishermen who caught tuna in the past, they would die, which is incomparable to this one.
In Huang Wen's opinion, he must win it.
Those dignitaries are definitely willing to spend money to eat this rare seafood.
(End of chapter)
