Chapter 372 Deployment of All Parties

On the dock, the autumn wind blew, making people's clothes flutter.

Ji Wuyin and Gu Huaisheng, one old and one young, stood opposite each other.

Ji Wuyin's face was rosy and he was in good spirits.

In contrast, Gu Huaisheng was less lively.

"Manager Ji, I wish you a safe journey."

Even with the wide cloak covering him, it can still be seen that Gu Huaisheng has lost a lot of weight. Ji Wuyin sighed. The ship was too big to turn around, and he was helpless.

He patted Gu Huaisheng on the shoulder and said nothing. Everything was self-evident. "No matter what, take care of yourself."

"Thank you." Gu Huaisheng's attitude was polite and distant, not as familiar and warm as before.

This is how relationships between people are, they change because of changes in their positions. Ji Wuyin has experienced a lot and can see things more easily.

Ji Wuyin is leaving, and Gu Huaisheng is going to see him off. Xie Zhan knows all this.

What Xie Zhan didn't know was that Ji Wuyin didn't go directly north, but instead went to Xuzhou on the way, and then arrived in Luoyang from Xuzhou. This time, he was responsible for cooperating with Liaodong County's plan for Nanyang.

And with Ji Wuyin's departure, all the branches of the Ji family in the Central Plains also started to move.

At this time, Xie Zhan had no time to care about the Ji family. He was now paying full attention to Zhang Xian's progress in disaster relief in Nanyang.

The disaster relief in Nanyang was not effective.

In contrast, the results of his previous disaster management in the south were much better than those in Nanyang. It can be said that he had submitted an answer sheet that satisfied the emperor.

Xie Zhan felt that it was good for Ji Wuyin to leave the south, because he would also leave the south for a while next, and he would not be at ease if Ji Wuyin was still in the south.

Xie Bai sorted out the news from Nanyang and reported it to Xie Zhan, "Master, the wealthy merchants in the surrounding areas have jointly established a grain merchant association. The grain price in Nanyang and the surrounding areas has been raised to 260 wen per dou."

Xie Nan took a breath.

Xie Zhan still looked cold when he heard the news, and he was obviously not very surprised by the result.

This year, the grain price has been high for a long time due to various reasons. The peak price of grain reached 300 wen per dou.

In the middle of the year, the summer grain in Jianghuai came down, and the grain price adjusted. In many places, a dou of grain only cost about 150 wen. If the weather is good, the grain price will drop further at the end of the year.

There was an earthquake in Nanyang. Nanyang has always been a granary in the Central Plains. If there is a problem with the granary, the grain price will definitely not be stable.

The grain merchant association established by the wealthy merchants in the Nanyang area raised the grain price from 150 wen to 260 wen in one fell swoop, obviously intending to make money from the national crisis.

Zuo Anmin had reported that more than half of the food Zhang Xian brought had been used up. Xie Zhan was sure that when Zhang Xian used up all the food he brought, the price of food in Nanyang might rise even more.

"Liaodong County will definitely take action." Xie Zhan said with certainty.

Zhang Xian is to Lü Songli what Zuo Anmin is to him.

If Zhang Xian fails to solve the problem in Nanyang this time, he will definitely fail in this matter.

Because the disaster in Nanyang is different from the flood in the south. Nanyang is an earthquake, and if it is not handled properly, it will involve the emperor. Their emperor cherishes his reputation very much.

If this matter falls on Zuo Anmin, he will definitely try his best to help Zuo Anmin. I think Lü Songli will do the same.

Xie Nan and Xie Bai looked at each other, and they subconsciously thought it was impossible, right? The current situation in Nanyang is very tricky, what can Lü Songli do?

Xie Zhan was also thinking about what method Lü Songli would use to solve the problem in Nanyang if he took action. He couldn't think of it, but he felt that it was probably inseparable from the game of money and food.

If you can't figure it out, just put it aside for the time being. Xie Zhan asked, "How is everyone preparing?"

Xie Nan and Xie Bai looked at each other and replied at the same time, "Report to the master, we have been ready for a long time. Gu and Lu are ready and can set off at any time."

"Okay, tomorrow morning, we will set off for Runan."

Runan is east of Nanyang, and Luoyang is north of Nanyang.

There is also a Xuchang between Runan and Luoyang.

Fang County, Liaodong County

Lv Songli left Houcheng and went to Fang County. She was going to meet someone, and Qin Sheng escorted her there.

The best restaurant in Fang County was closed for guests on this day.

Lin Shan, deputy leader of the Cao Gang, was on the first floor at the moment.

Recently, their Cao Gang cooperated with the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce and the Ji family and made a lot of money. Therefore, when he was invited by the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce, he thought about it and decided to come here to meet.

The subordinate reported: "Deputy Gang Leader, the people from Liaodong Chamber of Commerce have arrived!"

Lin Shan stood up and went to greet them.

Lv Songli came in with people and smiled before speaking, "Deputy Gang Leader Lin, I am late, sorry for the rudeness."

Lv Songli met him as the president of Liaodong Chamber of Commerce.

"Nothing, I came early." Lin Shan was not very surprised to see Lu Songli, he had known for a long time that the president of Liaodong Chamber of Commerce was a woman.

Wu Ren is the general manager of Liaodong Chamber of Commerce. Above the general manager is the president Lu Songli.

"Deputy Gang Leader Lin, please come in."

"President Lu, please——"

After the two entered, they sat down as host and guest.

Lin Shan changed his laziness in the gang and sat upright.

After the two sides exchanged a few polite words, Lu Songli went straight to the point, "Deputy Gang Leader Lin, I invited you this time to discuss a business with you."

"President Lu, please go ahead."

"Then I'll be frank. In the next period of time, if there are wealthy families looking for you to transport grain, please don't refuse or ask for a higher price. You can charge the normal fees. Afterwards, our Liaodong Chamber of Commerce will compensate you with a sum of silver. The amount of this silver is related to the amount of grain you transport. This is the contract. You can take a look first." At Lu Songli's signal, her people handed the contract to Lin Shan with both hands.

After Lin Shan took it, he carefully read it page by page.

Lu Songli drank tea slowly without urging.

Lin Shan also read it quickly. He found that the compensation Lu Songli just mentioned was based on the river section. The compensation standard for each river section was different and very rigorous.

After he finished reading, he handed it to his confidant behind him.

This is a big deal, Lin Shan is sure. And he has a strong hunch that this deal can be done.

It took his people about a quarter of an hour to finish reading the contract. After reading it, his people nodded at him.

The contract of Liaodong Chamber of Commerce is full of sincerity, with appropriate details and no nonsense.

At this time, Lu Songli asked with a smile, "Deputy Gang Leader Lin, what do you think after reading the contract?"

"President Lu is very kind." At this time, Lin Shan smiled. He found that Liaodong Chamber of Commerce is like a god of wealth, often bringing them opportunities to make money.

Lu Songli: "Then happy cooperation?"

Lin Shan: "Happy cooperation."