allonlinenovel Chapter 961 Bai Song's Rejection
Chapter 961 Bai Song's Rejection
After all, if they were to actually buy grain from those two grain shops, they would have to empty their savings.
We don't know how many miles we'll have to walk next.
Having no money is absolutely unacceptable.
As they were chatting, Bai Song, Yan Xu, and the others returned.
Unlike the others, these people all had joy on their faces.
Upon seeing Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang, Bai Song quickly stepped forward and said with a smile:
"Brother Lu, Brother Qin, guess who I ran into today?"
Lu Qingqing thought he was going to inquire in the east of the city, and after hearing what he said, she had her answer.
"Boss Bai, did you run into Steward Zhou?"
Bai Song patted Lu Qingqing on the shoulder and laughed heartily.
"Brother Lu, nothing can be hidden from you!"
This morning we searched almost the entire eastern part of the city, but we couldn't find any cheap ways to buy grain.
As we passed by Jufangzhai, we happened to run into Steward Zhou, who was coming out of there.
Our previous investment wasn't wasted; I chatted with Manager Zhou for a bit.
When asked about buying grain, he said he had connections.
The price of the grain will only be 80% of what grain shops charge, and we guarantee that the grain will not contain any stones.
Upon hearing this, the people around were delighted, and some soldiers busied themselves inquiring about the amount of grain that could be purchased.
Bai Song stretched out one hand, his face showing great pride.
"Five thousand catties of grain!"
Many people gasped in surprise upon hearing this!
But after Bai Song finished speaking, he looked at the group of people in the courtyard and felt deflated.
"Sigh, five thousand catties of grain sounds like a lot, but it will take a long time to actually eat it."
If the grain you buy yields 4,500 jin after removing the shriveled husks, grass seeds, and sand, that's considered pretty good.
It's not uncommon to encounter unscrupulous merchants who sell four thousand kilograms of goods.
Even if the grain that Steward Zhou gave us was good.
Based on the way we ate when we were traveling, one person would have to eat nearly 100 pounds a month.
This food won't last long either.
I don't know how turbulent things will be later. It would be good if I could buy some grain.
If we can't buy it, we'll be in big trouble!
His words caused the others to sigh as well.
Lu Qingqing thought for a moment and then told Bai Song about the connection she had found with Wang Daniu.
However, when discussing the quantity of grain, they concealed the specific amount.
Let's just say it's in the past and see. It should be around 3,000 jin.
Bai Song took it very seriously upon hearing this.
Based on the number of available carriages, the two calculated the maximum load that could be carried.
Actually, the most important families here are Bai Song and Lu Qingqing.
After all, only Manager Wu among the villagers owned a horse-drawn carriage.
The rest of the families used handcarts or wheelbarrows.
After deducting the existing food and luggage, the two calculated that they could pack a maximum of another 8,000 catties of food.
Meanwhile, Wu the shopkeeper and others also did a survey of the villagers.
Because they had limited money, and because handcarts and wheelbarrows couldn't carry much grain.
Therefore, the villagers ultimately calculated that they wanted to buy 1,600 jin of grain.
In other words, the entire team can carry a maximum of 9,600 jin of grain.
Aside from the five thousand catties from Steward Zhou's side, and the four hundred catties found by the other team.
If Lu Qingqing can buy 4,200 catties of grain, that will be enough.
With a clear goal in mind, she felt more confident.
They were worried that carrying a large amount of food out during the day would cause trouble.
The time she agreed with Wang Daniu to buy grain was after dark.
To load 4,000 catties of grain, four empty horse-drawn carts would be able to hold about 70-80% of it.
Thinking of this, she went to ask Bai Song to borrow a carriage.
Bai Song naturally had no objections; he was the one who received most of the extra grain.
By the time the two made their appointment, most of the people in the group had returned.
Unsurprisingly, no one found a way to obtain large quantities of grain.
However, the methods they had found were almost sufficient.
With more than half a day left until dark, Bai Song released most of the people.
They were sent out to buy some daily necessities, and were also told not to cause any trouble.
Upon hearing this, most of the villagers also decided to go out.
During these days of fleeing famine, the salt, needles and thread, and other small items that the family had stockpiled at home have been almost used up.
In addition, when they couldn't find a water source, they decided to buy a large bathtub with a lid.
Now that we've finally made it into the city, we can't afford to fall behind.
The villagers gathered in twos and threes, discussing what they wanted to buy.
Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang had already bought some before. Although they collected quite a lot on the way, they still left a small portion in the carriage.
Since we'll need the car again tonight, we've unloaded the stuff.
While the goods were being unloaded, most of the people in the yard had already left.
Even Bai Song and Yan Xu drove out again, planning to explore the city.
The two are wealthy and influential, and they are not the type to mistreat themselves.
Unfortunately, since leaving Fushan Town, I've been living a life of hardship, eating dry bread and sleeping outdoors every day.
As it was approaching noon, the two decided to go to Jufangzhai, which Manager Zhou had mentioned.
Bai Song earnestly invited Lu Qingqing and the other three to go together, but all four refused.
Lu Qingqing was actually quite interested in the food at Jufangzhai.
But Dongyuan City is not peaceful, and she doesn't want to cause any more trouble.
Sun Yue had previously worked in places similar to Jufangzhai, and what she hated most in her life was brothels and brothels.
Qin Lang, however, followed Lu Qingqing's lead and clearly refused!
(Qin Lang's inner monologue: You're telling me you're taking my wife to a brothel? What are you really up to?!)
As for Old Zhuang, well, this old man has been single his whole life and is used to being alone.
At this age, I've lost all interest in matters of love and sex.
Moreover, a group of younger generations were all around him.
Even if he's curious about what's inside a brothel, he can't just ask!