vrcanaries Chapter 252: Survive in a Different Way
Chapter 252: Survive in a Different Way
When Wu Xingwang arrived in Cangwu County, he knew without asking much that the Deng family had more than 3,000 soldiers and tens of thousands of slaves, and even the person in charge of the military office was Deng Kang's brother-in-law.
In the past, officials from the imperial court would come to inspect from time to time, and the Deng family did not dare to do anything out of the ordinary and therefore kept a low profile. Now that such concerns are gone, the Deng family urgently needs more money and food to support themselves.
As for the Deng family's decision to marry Su Yunru, a member of a small aristocratic family who had just settled in Cangwu County, they naturally had their own considerations.
"Since Master Deng said so, I feel relieved." Wu Xingwang said.
Deng Kang asked, "I wonder how much your salt sells for?"
Wu Xingwang didn't keep the secret any longer and said directly, "You have seen the quality of our salt before. Coarse salt costs 60 cents, and fine salt costs 80 cents."
"A pound?"
Deng Kang was a little unsure. You know, all the salt in Cangwu County was controlled by the First Family. After the war, the price of salt rose to nearly 300 coins per catty.
"Yes, the price per kilogram." Wu Xingwang nodded and continued, "But if you want to cooperate, we also have conditions."
Deng Kang and his son looked at each other and they knew that the two types of salt were of high quality and would not be allowed to you so easily.
"Tell me what the conditions are." Deng Kang was mentally prepared. He was determined to get the sales rights of Cangwu County no matter what the conditions were.
Wu Xingwang, "The unified retail price set by our Longtan is 130 wen, and it cannot be higher than 150 wen. If the price exceeds this, we will stop supplying. I wonder if Mr. Deng can accept it?"
Deng Kang and his son breathed a sigh of relief. They thought there would be some price to pay, but it turned out to be just this.
"Of course!" Deng Kang agreed. "As long as you have enough supply, I have no problem selling it for 90 cents."
"Don't worry, there is plenty of supply."
What a joke. The water in the sea is inexhaustible and can be used endlessly. This is a business with no capital investment. Are you still worried about running out of supply?
Deng Kang gave Wu Xingwang a thumbs up and said, "You Longtan people are kind and righteous, and you will think about the common people."
"No, our city lord said that it is because he has been caught in the rain that he wants to hold an umbrella for others." Wu Xingwang felt a little embarrassed by the compliment and had to recite what Lin Yinan had said.
Deng Shifa's eyes sparkled when he heard this. "Uncle Wu, there is a shortage of salt and food everywhere now. How do you do it specifically?"
Wu Xingwang took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and said slowly, "Our retail price is more than half lower than the market price. In addition to the fact that criminals will take the opportunity to cause trouble, we also have to prevent the wealthy and powerful families from maliciously buying up the products. For this reason, our city lord said that when the product is on sale, the common people can only buy one kilogram each based on their local household registration."
Deng Kang's eyes suddenly lit up, "This is a good idea!"
“But when selling, you still have to distinguish which village or town the people are buying from where, and the shop assistants have to keep a record to prevent someone from taking advantage of loopholes.” Wu Yuan has participated in the training and is very familiar with the content.
Deng Shifa stood up and went to the desk to find paper and pen to take notes.
Wu Xingwang hurriedly stopped him and said, "Don't worry, nephew. These contents are included in the agreement. After signing the agreement, you can take your time to read it."
The city lord had already thought of these contents when he signed the agreement with Chen Xianming. Wu Xingwang, who came from a merchant family, could only applaud after reading it.
The city lord is truly a genius!
“Are there any regulations for selling it?”
The more Deng Kang talked about it, the more he wished he could promote the affordable salt tomorrow.
"Yes, our two prefectures in the South will sell it on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month after the New Year. Please let the former city lord know that your sale time will be the same as that of the South."
"Do you want to catch all the aristocratic families off guard?" Deng Kang immediately understood Lin Yinan's intention.
This is a great opportunity to bring Longtan to the attention of the world, Wu Xingwang said, "That's right."
Deng Kang thought for a moment and said, "Cangwu County is not close to Longtan. Can so much salt be transported here on the 15th day of the first lunar month?"
"We have a ship and can ship by sea. I wonder if your dock is convenient?"
Wu Yuan glanced at his father calmly from the corner of his eye. He was asking even though he knew the answer. Before approaching the Deng family, the secret guards had already investigated all the major families in Cangwu County.
The reason why the Deng family was chosen was because the Cangwu County wharf was controlled by the Deng family, so the goods could be transported in without anyone noticing.
"You actually have a boat?"
Deng Kang was stunned. He said that they had only fled to Longtan for half a year. Who would believe him?
Wu Xingwang knew that Lin Yinan and the Yun brothers were really outrageous. He laughed dryly and said a little embarrassedly, "We robbed a few from the Japanese pirates. We can barely transport the goods."
Wu Yuan looked at his father, afraid of scaring him even by telling the truth.
The ships in Longtan were more than capable of transporting cargo. If Yun Er were here, he would have proudly said that the several ships that were snatched from the Japanese pirates were later modified by Lin Yinan and were all equipped with two homemade cannons.
Although the firing range of the homemade cannon on the ship is not far, its power is great.
The two parties then agreed on the delivery time and location and signed a supply agreement.
Deng Kang readily paid a 30% deposit for the goods.
Wu Xingwang and his son returned to the inn to pack up and prepared to return home soon.
In a blink of an eye, it was Su Yunru's day to return home.
Su Kunliang took his three sons and Deng Shifa to the study, while Su Yunru and Zhu Jinhui went to the main courtyard.
Su Yunru told Zhu Jinhui about the valuable headwear given by Wu Xingwang.
"You cannot refuse a gift from an elder. He gave it to you because of his relationship with your father, so you should accept it," said Zhu Jinhui.
Seeing the maid outside the room, Su Yunru lowered her voice and asked, "Mother, do you know that Lin Yinan and the others are in Longtan?"
She heard everything Wu Xingwang and Su Kunliang said that day, so she told her daughter everything.
When Su Yunru learned that Lin Yinan not only had a salt field but also an army, and had also wiped out all the Japanese pirates in Xihe County, she covered her pounding heart.
"Mom, are Lin Yinan, Lin Yinan and the others going to rebel?" Her voice trembled and couldn't help but rise a few notches.
Zhu Jinhui hurriedly covered her mouth, "Be careful, there are ears in the next room, or you'll get into trouble. Speak softly."
Speaking of Lin Yinan, Zhu Jinhui thought of her stubborn eldest son.
"Your brother is leaving for Longtan today."
"What are you going to do?" Su Yunru covered his chest tightly.
"He said he was going to give it a try." Zhu Jinhui turned her head away, her expression somewhat gloomy.
Su Yunru stared at her distressed mother with wide eyes, and said absentmindedly, "Mom, then what's the point of me marrying into the Deng family?"
Looking at her daughter who had lost a lot of weight, Zhu Jinhui looked worried, "Ruru, is your uncle not treating you well?"
Speaking of Deng Shifa, Su Yunru's face instantly turned red, and she said softly, "My husband treats me very well."
The mother and daughter chatted about some private topics. Not long after, the youngest daughter, Su Yunrui, called her at the door.
It turned out that it was Su Yunyan who came to call her to go to the study.
"Where is my son-in-law?" Zhu Jinhui asked.
"My brother-in-law is in the garden."
"Go and see what your father and the others want you for. I'll go to the kitchen and bring a bowl of soup for my uncle."
Zhu Jinhui hurriedly got up and walked to the kitchen. Since the new son-in-law was visiting for the first time, she couldn't neglect him.
Arriving at the study, Su Yunru, who understood the whole story, looked at Su Yunzhi.
"Brother, is it okay not to go to Longtan?"
Su Yunzhi looked at his sister, who was wearing luxurious clothes and dressed like a woman. She looked just like she was in Jiancheng, except that she looked much thinner.
"Aru, I am useless and cannot protect you. I can only let you marry into the Deng family and let the Deng family protect you. I have three younger brothers and cannot waste time in Cangwu. I have to find a way out for our Su family."
Su Yunru burst into tears. In the half year since they came to Cangwu County, they had suffered the most hardships they had never experienced in their lives.
Su Kunliang comforted her, "Although Lin Yinan has the talent of a general, she may not really rebel. She may just change the way she does things so that everyone can live well."