Cao Cao, in accordance with the method mentioned by Jiang Ji, directly raised the tariffs on Shu brocade and Shu salt to curb Liu Bei's wool.

Jiang Ji's insidiousness lies in boiling frogs in warm water.

He didn't raise tariffs in one go, but he was slowly trying to do it.

In the face of slightly rising tariffs, the Mi brothers, who were in charge of the caravan, did not take it seriously at first.

Knowing that his subordinates were constantly reporting, I realized that the profits of each runner were declining significantly.

The price that was negotiated with the buyer has become less profitable because of the increase in tariffs.

Mi Zhu knows how important the credit of a merchant is, and does not raise the price for buyers.

Although the Mi caravan kept its credit, it also made several loss-making transactions.

"Big brother! If this continues, what business are we going to run? If you lose, you will die! ”

"Those dog-day Central Plains scholars obviously started to negotiate the price, but as a result, the tariff was temporarily raised!"

"Let's just sit on the ground and raise the price, and see who's afraid of whom, fuck!"

Mi Fang scolded angrily, he has been in business for so many years, and it is the first time he feels angry.

No matter how it looks, it looks like their caravan has been targeted.

Although the entire Central Plains Shi clan knows who is behind the Mi clan's caravan, who cares so much when everyone is doing business?

Now that the other party is playing such a hand, it is really disgusting enough.

"Second brother, I think this matter has nothing to do with the Central Plains Shi clan."

"The people of the Xun family once revealed to me that the tariff increase was caused by Jiang Ji."

"Every time we run a business, it rises slightly, and if it goes on for a long time, we will no longer be profitable."

"In particular, it is related to Shu brocade and Shu salt, which are the main commodities for our army to obtain profits."

Mi Zhu thought about it again and again, they had just left Wancheng now, and they did not return to Chengdu directly, but changed to Jiangling.

After all, that man is in Gangneung!

……

Gangneung.

Liu Mang was assisting Zhu Rong in reading and literacy at this time, he supported Zhu Rong's jade arm, and then wrote four words - revival of the Han family.

Subsequently, he instructed Zhang Xingcai and Guan Yinping in martial arts.

I have a lot of fun with the three girls every day, and there is only a fly in the ointment.

That is Zhao Yun has returned to his old profession, and he must supervise Liu Mang to practice guns for an hour every day.

Liu Mang can be described as painful and happy.

Although Deng Ai's shoulder was seriously injured, fortunately, there was no major problem, and he only needed to recuperate.

"Shizi, Mi Zhu Mi Fang is visiting."

Pang Tong was holding a wine gourd, and now the rare peace made him feel uneasy.

There is no real peace in sight, but a false truce.

If you make a wrong step, you may be opened up by Cao Cao.

Pang Tong constantly thought about the method of enriching the country and strengthening the army, and even wrote to Zhuge Liang.

"Two uncles are here? I'll go now. ”

Liu Mang rubbed Zhang Xingcai and patted the other party's increasingly plump buttocks.

Zhang Xingcai's face turned red, and in front of everyone, she could only suffer a dark loss.

"Uncle, why do you have time to come to Jiangling to see me?"

Seeing Liu Mang coming, Mi Fang Mi Zhu hurriedly bowed and saluted.

At present, in the Jiangling Palace, they are not only relatives, but also monarchs and ministers.

"I'm waiting to meet the Son!"

"If a family doesn't talk to two families, hurry up and be polite!"

Liu Mang took Pang Tong, Zhao Yun, and Deng Ai to sit down, presumably Mi Zhu had a headache, and obviously had to discuss it.

"Mang'er, don't you know, the Central Plains Shi clan of the dog day is simply too shameless!"

Mi Fang was straightforward and fast-talking, and told Liu Mang all the grievances she had suffered.

In particular, the other party's practice of raising tariffs a little bit every time has made everyone even more angry.

To say that this is not a deliberate target, I'm afraid no one will believe it.

"Mang'er, we might as well raise the price of Shu brocade and Shu salt a little, what do you think?"

Mi Zhu cautiously put forward his own opinions.

Businessmen pursue profits, especially officials and businessmen like him, who want to make profits for Liu Bei.

Pang Tong, Deng Ai, Zhao Yun and others all nodded, feeling that there was nothing wrong with raising the price.

"If my uncle acts like this, I am afraid that he will fall into the hands of Cao thieves."

"It's been a long time, and I'm afraid there will be no market for my Han's Shu brocade and Shu salt in the Central Plains."

"By raising tariffs, the thieves are not only disgusting us, but also luring us into overdrawing our credit."

Overdraft credit?

Everyone looked puzzled, Liu Mang poured tea for a few people, and then talked eloquently.

"The Mi Clan's caravan, since the establishment of Xinye, can be said to have a good credit."

"If my expectations are good, in the face of a temporary increase in tariffs, my uncle would rather lose money himself than raise prices, right?"

"This is also the reason why the Central Plains Shi clan is willing to give intelligence in return."

Mi Zhu nodded, it was precisely because of intelligence factors that he would rather not make money than plan to temporarily increase the price.

"If we take the initiative to raise prices, those buyers will not consider the so-called tariff factors, but will only say that we businessmen are profit-seeking."

"Once this sentiment spreads, they have only two choices."

"One, endure our price increase and continue to buy; Second, look for slightly worse alternatives. ”

"Especially ordinary people, they are running around all day long to survive, and if we raise prices slightly, their survival will be affected."

Liu Mang's implication was to tell the two brothers Mi Zhu and Mi Fang that although Shu Jin was precious, it was only the favorite of a few people.

The profit of Shu salt seems to be meager, but it can go crazy.

"Mang'er...... We can't help but make money! ”

Mi Fang sighed, "I think this is Cao Cao's deliberate effort to target our Shu brocade and Shu salt!" ”

Pang Tong nodded and said with a smile: "Childe, it seems that this is what you call economic warfare!" Cao Cao has already taken the lead! ”

Although Zhao Yun and Deng Ai didn't understand what economic warfare was, they also understood that the current Mi caravan was choked by Cao Cao.

"It's not too difficult to deal with this matter."

"The Mi clan caravan directly cut off the people of the Central Plains to provide Shu salt and Shu brocade."

As soon as Liu Mang's words came out, Mi Zhu Mifang was even more stunned on the spot.

"Mang'er...... Our military expenses are all earned by Shu Jinshu salt! ”

"And the good wine you made before! If you stop all of this......"

Mi Zhu didn't dare to think that doing the business of the Central Plains Shi clan was profitable, and he couldn't give up easily.

"Two uncles, I don't know if you understand what the principle of supply and demand is, hunger marketing."

Liu Mang chuckled: "On weekdays, we serve them too well, giving them an illusion that we are all called Huazi for food." ”

"It's a pity that they were wrong, if what I expected was right, Cao Cao must be looking for a way to find a new commodity to replace Shu brocade and Shu salt."

"It's just that they haven't found it yet! With tariffs rising, we will have to raise prices sooner or later! When the time comes, as long as there is a difference in salt, the common people will compromise! ”

"So, I'm going to be the first to flip the table before they run out of replacements!"

Everyone suddenly realized that Liu Mang's move undoubtedly made Cao Cao fall into passivity!

Tariff blockade? I don't play anymore!