"Xiaolang, you are right. 10,000 ~ 10,000 \ small!"

Hui Niang looked happy, "But after all, it takes time to put things into practice. Now she is talking about discussing with these northern merchants about purchasing rice and grain. Do you have a good idea?"

Facing Hui Niang's eager gaze, Chen Xi felt that Hui Niang was increasingly dependent on him. Although this dependence was only in wisdom and strategy rather than in love between men and women, it also made Chen Xi feel a little fluttering.

"There is an idea, but it may offend these people. If my aunt is worried, we should put it a long-term and be patient for the time being. When we have our own purchasing channels after the New Year, the matter will naturally be solved." Chen Xi said this, in fact, to test whether Hui Niang dared to take on the role of so many shopkeepers in the Chamber of Commerce.

Hui Niang thought for a while and said, "If you want to offend, you will sooner or later become a ripped relationship with them. Why are you afraid of it? Xiaolang, tell me quickly."

Chen Xi's face was filled with relief. Hui Niang was indeed as he saw. Although she had a weak heart in her daughter's family, she also had her strength and indomitableness. This was what he admired the most.

Chen Xidao: "These northern merchants, relying on the support of the government behind their backs, are confident that no one will come to compete for business with them except for being arrogant. We can do the opposite, not talk to them, and come back from Jiangxi, neighboring province to buy rice and grain."

"Time is in a hurry, how is this possible? We don't know any merchants in Jiangxi." Hui Niang was a little anxious.

Chen Xi smiled wickedly: "We don't know each other, but how do those northern merchants know? Some of the merchants wandering around the world are, we only need to make a sound, so that they think we are negotiating with Jiangxi merchants, and at the same time, let the shopkeepers of the rice and grain shop in the city load the millet and wheat that can be collected from their warehouses. We can use some sacks to put some sand in it, and transport several ships of corn and wheat from the water. They say that these are the first batch ordered with Jiangxi merchants, and there will be a large number of ships to be shipped over the future. Let's see if they believe it or not!"

Hui Niang didn't expect that Chen Xi taught her not to follow the right path, but to use "poor tricks" when she had a conflict with Fucheng Bookstore. The risk she had to take this time was too great, and she couldn't even accept it when she was doing it herself.

"Can this work?" Hui Niang looked up at Chen Xi, "What if these northern merchants don't do business with us?"

Chen Xi smiled and shook his head: "Aunt, you don't understand their business model. Even if these merchants have the ability, they can't swallow such a large market in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. There must be a group behind them, but these people are responsible for the business around Tingzhou Prefecture."

"They are above the top, and think that no one is fighting for business with them. Every year, they transport millet and wheat from water to western Fujian in advance. After the transaction and price are negotiated, they ship it directly and hand in hand. If we don't do business with them, where will this batch of millet and wheat be sold?"

Hui Niang thought for a while and said, "If it weren't for Xiaolang, I wouldn't have known that there were so many tricks in it. It seems that my family member, the head of the chamber of commerce, was not competent enough."

"It's not that my aunt is incompetent, but that every business has a different business method. In the millet and wheat business, because this group of people is in a monopoly position, even if we found the Chamber of Commerce, we are still confident. But if we pretend to transport millet and wheat from other places, they will lose their inch."

Chen Xi said this, and there was also a trace of worry, "But after all, they have the government behind them. They may compromise temporarily to avoid losses, but they will definitely suppress us through the government. Auntie, you better be mentally prepared."

Hui Niang smiled and shook her head: "Xiaolang, don't worry, since I want to do it, I am mentally prepared. Since it is the chamber of commerce we initiated, we must be responsible to all the merchants in the chamber of commerce!"

"Um."

Chen Xi nodded firmly. Hui Niang chose to support him. He would also consider it from Hui Niang's standpoint. Even if there are any difficulties in the future, he would still give advice.

After discussing with Chen Xi, Hui Niang immediately started to take action and summoned the shopkeepers of the rice and grain shops in the city.

In order to prevent the leak of rumors, Hui Niang did not explain the key to everyone. Whether it is internal or external, she knew rice and grain merchants from Jiangxi, and these merchants had batches of corn and wheat in their hands, and the prices were very real.

Originally, the rice and grain shop in the city were worried that the prices of wheat and corn would remain high, and it would be difficult to sell them after purchase. If you don’t buy the goods, you will lose a lot of money. After hearing Hui Niang’s words, the shopkeeper of the rice and grain shop who wanted to order millet and wheat from northern merchants at a high price began to hesitate.

"Everyone, Jiangxi merchants are about to arrive in Tingzhou Prefecture City. The first batch of four ships of grain is totaled. If you want to make reservations, you can go directly to the shopkeeper Han to write the reservation amount. There will be more than a dozen ships of grain ships shipped in the future. Although they are smaller than in previous years, the price is cheaper and the quality can be guaranteed, and each company is still profitable."

After Hui Niang finished speaking, the shopkeepers of the Rice and Grain Store in the City were very happy and presented the quantity they wanted to buy.

Hui Niang then asked these people to go back and wait for the news, leaving behind the shopkeepers of several rice and grain stores who had joined the Chamber of Commerce to hold a private meeting and explain the whole story in detail.

Only then did the shopkeepers of each family realize that Hui Niang did this just because she set up a bureau. As the people in the bureau, they had to help Hui Niang finish the show, and the transportation of grain and grass and grain ships needed them to secretly carry out the matter.

Hui Niang expressed her attitude: "You are my chamber of commerce. I will bear the full cost and expenses this time, including your losses. Even if the matter is exposed, I will push the matter with my hands and will not be burdened by you."

Although the shopkeepers of these rice and grain shops were hesitant at first, they were convinced when they heard Hui Niang's loud words.

Hui Niang does not run a rice and grain business herself, but she can fight for the rice and grain business, and even pays for this show out of her own pocket. The main purpose of these merchants joining the chamber of commerce is to get shelter. Now that the purpose is achieved, they will naturally not complain.

On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, things were arranged. The ship did not use Tingzhou locals, but instead recruited from other places through relationships. In order to perform realistically, Hui Niang personally went on stage and invited several Jiangxi merchants who happened to pass by Tingzhou Fucheng to play guest appearances at a high price. That night, the people from the rice and grain shops in the city talked seriously with these Jiangxi-accented merchants.

Except for a few people who know the truth, most of the shopkeepers of rice and grain stores in Tingzhou Prefecture are kept in the dark.

The next day, Hui Niang arranged for someone to go to Tingjiang Wharf to "collect the boat".

Those northern merchants lingered in the brothels and Chu Pavilion in the city, and spent all the time. When an acquaintance came to report, they found out that there were actually Jiangxi merchants coming to Changting to sell food. The time was very coincidental, and it was clearly targeted at them.

These northern merchants were shocked and rushed to inquire about the news. All signs showed that they did not seem to be false. Even the shopkeepers of the rice and grain shop who had secretly ordered goods with them were not seen at the moment. After inquiring in detail, they found out that the boss of the Tingzhou Chamber of Commerce summoned all the shopkeepers of the rice and grain shops in the city yesterday to discuss the matter. In addition to inviting Jiangxi merchants to discuss the matter, they even put out the orders.

These northern merchants still don’t believe who dares to compete for business with them. Unfortunately, communications and contacts are extremely unreliable these days. They have worked hard to know who is behind the scenes. They have to start from the Chamber of Commerce itself and want to get information from within.

Hui Niang showed her tough skills in this matter. In the face of the show of goodwill by northern merchants, her way of dealing with them was to avoid them. She talked with these people politely yesterday, but she turned against them and refused to recognize others. The rapid change in attitude made northern merchants unexpected.

The northern merchants went to the Chamber of Commerce's headquarters to show their goodwill. It was originally a test. If the Chamber of Commerce immediately sent someone to discuss business with them, they would not believe anything about Jiangxi merchants.

Hui Niang's tough attitude now made these northern merchants uneasy and could only ask for information while discussing countermeasures behind closed doors.

ps: The second update! There are still eight hours before this book is put on the shelves, and the emperor continues to ask for collection and recommendation votes for support!
Chapter completed!