Chapter 383 Ironware Prices Have Also Risen

As the woman spoke, seeing everyone's eyes fixed on her, she subconsciously puffed up her chest and spoke in a low voice. ơɱ

"Aren't my scissors broken? I thought about taking them to the blacksmith shop and asking them to help repair them. While I was waiting, I found that there were a lot of people coming to the blacksmith shop to buy machetes."

"Moreover, the price of machetes now is 20% more expensive than before. Do you think it's strange?"

Everyone listened, curious.

"It's 20% higher. Why is that?"

Almost every household has a machete, which is used every day to chop pigweed or something. Not many people buy it. Why did the price suddenly increase?

After hearing everyone's questions, the woman looked around again mysteriously.

When his eyes fell on Bai Yunxi, he took a few more glances. It wasn't until Bai Yunxi smiled at her that he sheepishly turned away and spoke in a low voice,

"I was also curious, thinking that I had nothing to do, so I chatted with the blacksmith lady who is guarding the shop. She has been used to it for a long time, and she was not afraid at all. She told me directly. Not only the price of machetes has increased, but also all iron items. All prices go up.”

"In the final analysis, it is still affected by the war. When there is a war, it is easy for bad guys to appear. They usually chop grass and defend themselves at critical moments."

Everyone listened and was very surprised. On weekdays, no one would go to the blacksmith shop unless necessary. This information was really unclear.

"Oh my god, is it true? So we have to buy a machete at home?"

"I was also frightened at that time. I used a machete to defend myself. What if I really hurt someone? Who knew that the blacksmith's wife chuckled lightly and didn't take it seriously at all.

The woman said, raising her hands to cover her chest, looking scared.

"The blacksmith's wife said that as long as the war in the northwest does not stop, there will be refugees fleeing to us. If someone is hungry and anxious, and snatches food or something, a machete to scare people will look more powerful than a hoe and rake."

When Bai Yunxi heard this, his heart moved. Not to mention, at that time, holding a machete in his hand was indeed more powerful than a hoe.

At least it makes people look prepared.

Whenever there is a war, the price of iron is inevitable. This is not surprising, but it is just the first time she has experienced this, and she did not expect it.

Thinking of this, Bai Yunxi couldn't help but look at the woman who was speaking. Before she could ask, she was preempted by someone else.

"That sounds scary, so do we need to prepare a machete in advance, just in case?"

"How did I know this? This is the first time we have heard of it. I was so frightened that I haven't calmed down yet."

As soon as the woman finished speaking, she patted her chest fearfully again.

"If you want to prepare it, go to the blacksmith shop and ask first. The price of iron has increased now. Even if you buy an iron pot now, you will have to pay 20 to 30% more than usual. If you don't use it by then, it will be a waste of money. , what a pity?”

"That's right. I'll ask the men in my family to go to the town to inquire about it later. If it's true as you said, even if it's a waste of money, I still have to prepare it. It's better than losing my life."

"That's right. I heard the old man say that those refugees who are wandering around are very ruthless. You really need to be careful."

"Hey, look at what's going on. Why is there suddenly a war?"

Baiyunxi got off the car at the entrance of the village and watched the oxcart start slowly. After a moment of silence, she returned to the village with her cloth bag.

One stone is equal to ten buckets. One bucket is equal to ten liters. Refer to the Song Dynasty calculation that one bucket is equal to 12 kilograms... (Don't be surprised if these measurement units appear in the future.)