Chapter 33 - 33 Turning Point of Fate_i
Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Turning Point of Fate_i
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Wang Shouzhe broke out in a cold sweat as he thought about the hungry civilians. In a situation where they couldn’t buy grain even with Qian Gold, what would they do to survive? Sell their children? Sell their homes and properties?
“This means that the more grain a prominent family has in its possession this time, the more they can control the situation. Through other means, they can make up for the losses and make the family even stronger.” Qian Xuean, an excellent businessman, succinctly described the follow-up to this calamity.
“The Daqian Officials and the Purple Abode Academic Palace will transport grain from other states and counties, right?” Wang Shouzhe, who had traveled to this world from Earth, could not bear to see civilians suffering.
“They will. But the process of collecting, transporting and selling grain at a fair price in different counties will take time,” Qian Xuean said seriously. “Actually, the Academic Palace and the Government Office have started relief since today, but it is almost impossible to aid the entire Longzuo County in a short time. Especially our Changning, located in a remote area…”
Seeing Wang Shouzhe frown, he said: “Younger brother, I know you have a kind heart. I also can’t bear to see this scene. But we are not strong enough to help. At this critical moment, it is good enough for us to take care of ourselves.”
“Brother Qian is right; I was being too sentimental.” Wang Shouzhe knew this principle. He sighed and said, “So you mean that I should ask the merchant to repay me at triple the contract price?”
“Younger brother, you have to understand. Even if they compensate three times, it is a breach of contract by the Qian Merchant Company. If it is not necessary, the company absolutely does not want to damage its reputation by breaching the contract,” Qian Xuean winked. “I offer you a number: hold out for ten thousand Qian Gold and food worth three thousand Qian Gold to cancel the contract.”
“What?”