Chapter 675: Decision
Qian Boyi nodded and sighed, "What Zhongyan said is indeed good. Where did we come from to grow grain?"
Grandpa Su pondered for a while and smiled at Chu Huan again, "My friend Chu, you know our situation. I don't know if Mr. Chu can help us with the seven surnames of Xiguan? It is said that our people in the northwest are brave and ruthless, but our people in the northwest are also famous. If Mr. Chu can help our seven surnames of Xiguan through this difficulty, not only my seven surnames of Xiguan, but the entire Xiguan Dao family will also remember the kindness of Mr. Chu."
Chu Huan knew that the seven surnames in Xiguan were indeed at the point where they had no way out. Otherwise, as Mr. Su, it would never be so humble and spoke to a junior student in a begging tone.
Although Linlang didn't speak, she looked at Chu Huan. Although she knew it was quite inappropriate to use her relationship with Chu Huan to get involved in this matter, the foundation of the Su family's generations was facing the danger of being destroyed, and she had no other way. In her heart, she felt that there would always be a way to solve any problem when it came to Chu Huan.
Chu Huan thought for a while and finally said, "Old Master, your seven surnames in Xiguan are representatives of the Xiguan Dao family. I think as long as the seven surnames in Xiguan do not fall, the many descendants in Xiguan will not fall!"
Mr. Su's eyes showed a rare look of pride at this moment, and nodded and said, "Little Friend Chu said it well. As long as the seven surnames in Xiguan do not fall, the wealthy families in Xiguan will stand tall."
"The other large and small families in Xiguan are naturally very clear about this." Chu Huan said slowly: "No matter what, if Gao Lian's group of people really flocked to Xiguan Road, they will do their best to control Xiguan, and will definitely suppress Xiguan's large and small families, so that the influence of Xiguan's wealthy families in Xiguan Road will gradually weaken until they die. So according to Chu's view, the declining and outnumbered Xiguan family are actually waiting for the seven surnames of Xiguan to lead them to make a comeback!"
Old Master Su said solemnly: "Little Friend Chu is very knowledgeable, and this is exactly what it is. The powerful people of Xiguan know that they will not easily surrender to Gao Lian's group."
"As the saying goes, the centipede insect will not be stiff, and not to mention that the Xiguan family may not be at the end of their lives." Chu Huan said: "With the prestige of the old man and Uncle Qian in Xiguan Road, if the Xiguan family gathers again, this power cannot be ignored. No one dares to underestimate it in terms of public opinion or influence. More importantly, the Northwest family is still highly respected by the people of the world. Over the years, the Xiguan family has accumulated contacts and credibility, I think it should be completely used at this time."
Old Master Su and others looked at each other, and they didn't understand it. They asked, "My friend Chu, can you tell me some of them!"
Chu Huan laughed and said, "Actually, the old man always felt that the seven surnames of Xiguan are now in a downturn and seem to have no way out. In fact, according to Chu's opinion, it is not the case. As I said just now, the first condition for the seven surnames of Xiguan to make a comeback is to obtain a large amount of grain. The old man has no grain in his hands, so can't he borrow grain?"
Old Master Su, Qian Boyi and others thought Chu Huan had any good opinions, but after hearing this, they didn't agree. Qian Boyi shook his head and smiled, "My friend Chu, do you think someone will lend us food now?"
"What does Uncle Qian mean?"
"My friend Chu, I'm going to tell you, my Qian family is also some old friends in the pass. At the beginning of the war in the northwest, the Qian family entered the pass and wanted to join the old acquaintance. They sent several passers-by to hit the front station. They were all old friends who had close relationships with the Qian family. But when they heard that our Qian family wanted to join their families, they didn't even say anything good." Qian Boyi smiled bitterly and said, "The warmth and coldness of human relationships, and the coldness of the world. Only when it reaches the trough can you taste the taste." Looking at Linlang, a hint of gratitude appeared in his eyes: "If it weren't for Linlang's niece's shelter, my Qian family would be still hungry now..." He looked helpless.
Old Master Su nodded slightly, deeply agreed with Qian Boyi's words, and said, "My friend Chu, it's not that we don't lend it. Others are reluctant to shelter them. How could they take out their own grains for us to grow grain?"
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Old Master, if it is inappropriate, people die for money and birds die for food, and the big merchants put profit first. The old friends refused to shelter, but it does not mean that they would not be able to borrow food. The younger generation thinks that if the conditions offered by the old master are attractive enough, the wealthy families in the inner city may not be unwilling to borrow food. Just say, Xishan Road, there are many rich families who have stored food..." Looking at Linlang, he smiled and said, "Just say that our Su Dadong family has a lot of grain in Curry!"
Linlang gave Chu Huan a blank look. When the others saw Chu Huan talking relaxed, their solemn mood had been slightly relieved. After all, the old man and Qian Boyi were both worldly experienced people. After Chu Huan said a few words, he felt a vague feeling that a door was opening. The old man had already said: "What is Chu Xiaoyou mean is that we can make generous returns and thus borrow food from the rich people in the pass?"
Chu Huan said: "You must be aware that the food prices in the northwest are really sensational. It is precisely because Gao Lian's group of people holding the food in their hands that they dared to make such a request with the court. In fact, as far as I know, the wealthy families in the northwest know that the food prices in the northwest have soared, and many people even want to take the opportunity to make a fortune. However, the wealthy families in the northwest prevent the wealthy families from taking the opportunity to enter. Therefore, whether it is the wealthy families in the northwest or the government, they are prohibited from inflowing food from the wealthy families in the northwest. Unless the local wealthy families in the northwest, the food of the wealthy families in the west cannot enter Xigu Pass at all."
Linlang nodded and said, "That's true. Linlang also heard that many wealthy families in Anyi and Xishan learned that the grain prices in the northwest were soaring, and they were all preparing to enter the pass. Some people even issued a grain team to go northwest. Before they reached Xigu Pass, some officials checked the matter. If it was the grain team of the wealthy families in the pass, they knew that they wanted to take advantage of the situation and did not allow the grain to come out of the pass."
"So the wealthy people in the pass wanted to make a big profit, but the road was blocked." Chu Huan said: "Now the southeast and northwest are not peaceful. In order to prevent riots in other places, the imperial court explicitly prohibited grain prices from taking advantage of the opportunity to surge, especially in the central region. In this area, the government has always controlled the fluctuations in grain prices, so the wealthy and gentry have food in hand, but it is not profitable at all."
Old Master Su's originally turbid eyes shone with light.
Qian Boyi shook his head and said, "My friend Chu, even if the wealthy families in the pass really want to take advantage of the situation, what does this have to do with us lending grain? If we don't have the money in our hands, how dare they lend us the food at the risk?"
Chu Huan laughed and said, "Everyone in the world likes to benefit without losses, but not everyone can do this. If you want to get a big profit, you have to take great risks. You know, and they know it." After a pause, he said, "But you must be prepared in your heart. If the wealthy people in the pass take great risks to borrow food, the price you have to pay must be quite high."
The old man said, "If we can borrow food and preserve the land, we are willing to bear the maximum price." After a pause, he frowned slightly and said, "But the seven surnames in Xiguan need to obtain enough grain, the amount of food required is definitely not a minority. I am worried that the wealthy families in Guan who dare to take risks are not a majority."
Chu Huan said: "What the old man said is that even if the high and generous conditions are put forward, the rich families in the pass may not borrow grain easily." After pondering slightly, he said: "In the opinion of the younger generation, if someone takes the risk of borrowing grain, the most important thing is that someone takes this first step. The huge benefits can certainly make people excited, but the situation is unclear, and no one dares to act rashly. If several highly famous families take the lead in borrowing grain, I think other families will definitely dare to borrow grain when they see such a situation."
Qian Boyi immediately said: "Yes, as long as someone opens this hole, things will go much smoother!"
After Linlang finished what Chu Huan said today, the road ahead of the seven surnames in Xiguan seemed to be clear, and a smile appeared on her face. She always felt that her man could do everything, and that when a big thing came to him, she could always find a solution through the understatement, but Chu Huan obviously did not disappoint him.
Su Zhongyan had never spoken. At this moment, seeing that things had a turnaround, he was very happy. At this moment, he looked extremely humble at Chu Huan's expression and said, "Mr. Chu, you are an important official in the court. You are in the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the world's money and food. I don't know...!" Before he finished speaking, Chu Huan had already picked up the chopsticks and looked it out to pick up the cold lion's head on the table. The old man had already coughed and gave Su Zhongyan a wink. Su Zhongyan hurriedly stopped his mouth.
The old man felt a clear mind. Chu Huan was invited to have dinner today, and said so much clearly at the table, which was entirely for Linlang's face. If it weren't for Linlang, Chu Huan wouldn't say much more. Today, Chu Huan was so kind and righteous. As soon as Su Zhongyan spoke, the old man understood Su Zhongyan's thoughts. He knew that Su Zhongyan wanted to use Chu Huan's relationship in the Ministry of Revenue and wanted Chu Huan to transfer food from the Ministry of Revenue. Regardless of whether Chu Huan had this ability or not, the old man knew that this request could never be made.
This is a dispute between the rich families in the northwest. Although countless officials are inevitably involved, the old man felt that using Linlang's relationship to pull Chu Huan in, it would be really a matter of being too greedy and too rude.
Chu Huan has already said everything clearly. But the rest of the things still have to be planned by the seven surnames of Xiguan. After all, the seven surnames of Xiguan were once the dominant one in the northwest, and there were no few capable people in the middle. Now Chu Huan has named the road, and there are still many thorns on the road, but it still has to be cut by the seven surnames of Xiguan.
The old man had already tremblingly, picked up the wine glass, held it in his hands, and said to Chu Huan: "My friend Chu, listen to your words, I, a decade-old man, have benefited a lot. Today, I will borrow flowers to offer Buddha and drink a cup of water and wine. Thank you for your advice. From today on, Xiaoyou Chu will be the benefactor of our seven surnames in Xiguan. This kind of kindness will never be forgotten for generations!"
Qian Boyi also stood up immediately and said solemnly: "The Qian family will never forget the kindness of Xiaoyou Chu!"
Chu Huan hurriedly got up and said, "Old lady, Uncle Qian, you are so you really can't bear it. Today we just sit together to drink and chat for a few drinks. I have a very simple experience and I also need all elders to give me more advice!"
The old man and Qian Boyi both showed appreciation and admiration in their eyes. They only felt that Chu Huan was well-educated, well-educated, and flexible in his mind. He was really the best among young people.
Everyone stood up and drank a cup together. After sitting down, Chu Huan tapped the chopsticks and grabbed the lion's head again, but did not pick the food. He just picked it twice and smiled: "The lion's head looks like it is in a bowl, and it looks like it works together, but after picking the chopsticks twice, they will disperse. It seems that they are not as united as they appear on the surface. This is really interesting!"
When the old man and Qian Boyi heard this, they immediately understood something, and smiled at the corners of their mouths. Linlang was also smart and smart. She smiled brightly and beautifully.
Chapter completed!