Chapter 2958
Furifeng's local rice purchases in previous years were limited in scale, and it was not a traditional grain merchant. There were no long-term private purchase channels in Champa. But Shopkeeper Jia knows that there will be a bumper grain harvest in Champa State this year, and a large amount of rice will definitely flood into the grain market. Several rice banks in Vung Tau Port will probably buy it at a lower price. As long as Fulifeng's bid is slightly higher, it shouldn't be a problem to complete the purchase task. .
Shopkeeper Jia’s judgment was accurate and the measures he took were effective. Farmers from Champa who came to Vung Tau Port to buy rice would find it hard not to notice the huge advertisement erected on Pier 3. Even illiterate people will definitely be curious about it after seeing it, and they will understand the meaning of this advertisement after a little inquiry.
After the rice-carrying boat docked, the farmers had no time to rest and quickly went to inquire about the purchasing prices of various rice shops in Vung Tau Port.
Compared with the field purchase price, the price here in Vung Tau Port is indeed higher, but it is only about 10%. This small gap is really difficult to satisfy the farmers.
After all, it is not cost-effective to transport the grain from the fields to the ship, then transport it all the way to Vung Tau Port, and then unload the grain for the rice bank after selling it. It is only an extra 10% of the income.
Fortunately, some farmers who come all the way to Vung Tau Port to sell rice, including the consumption on the way back and forth, are almost the same as if they sold the rice locally, and there is even a risk of paying for their travel expenses.
"Shopkeeper, we are coming from Can Tho. The one-way journey is four to five hundred miles by water. If you are kind and offer a higher price, consider it as a reward for our travel expenses!"
The shopkeeper of Mihang, who was sitting in front of the counter, didn't even raise his eyelids: "The price of rice is posted outside the door. It's written in black and white. You can read it yourself. If you want to sell it, sell it. If you don't want to sell it, go somewhere else. Don't block it at the door!" ”
Someone continued to persuade with a glimmer of hope: "Shopkeeper, the price of your rice is almost the same as that in the countryside of Champa. We transported the rice ourselves and saved you a lot of time. How about we give you some freight?"
Some people also shouted: "This price is not worthwhile, why not wait two more days and see!"
The shopkeeper sneered, slowly put down the tea cup in his hand, stood up and said: "Look at how many rice ships are on the pier outside, and see clearly! If you don't sell, there are many people who want to sell! In a few more days, The rice from everywhere has arrived here, and the price of rice will only fall, not rise!”
Yes, there are only a few rice banks that buy rice, but there are thousands of farmers who want to sell rice. How can rice prices rise when more rice arrives at Vung Tau Port?
The unwilling farmers left the rice store and tried to find a kind-hearted rice merchant who was willing to pay a fair price. But the problem is that almost all of these rice dealers in Vung Tau Port are from Hai Han. The purchase price has been agreed upon by each company long ago. How can it be possible to make any changes for these farmers in Champa.
But when they were almost desperate, they heard good news.
"Furuifeng has harvested rice this year, and the price is 20% higher than other rice stores!"
The farmers who heard the news quickly asked: "Where is Furifeng harvested?"
"Here, there's a big sign on the pier over there. Do you see it? It's right there."
So the farmers hurried to find out the truth. After asking several rice shops, they no longer have too many expectations for the price of rice in Vung Tau Port. They can count on how much they can sell for. They cannot transport the rice home intact. Many farmers had already gathered on Pier 3 after hearing the news. For them, the good news was that the rumors were true, and Furifeng's purchase price was indeed 20% higher than other companies.
But the bad news is that Fulifeng only accepts polished rice now, and they can take as much as they want, but not the most common rice or brown rice on the market.
Tools for rice inspection and weighing have been set up on the pier, and you can check out on site immediately after everything is sold. Farmers selling rice can choose their own settlement method. The white cash and neat stacks of Haihan banknotes are placed where everyone can see them, which demonstrates Furifeng's financial strength.
Most of the farmers have never seen so much cash since they were born, and they wanted to get closer, but a dozen or so big and round guards stood in the middle, preventing anyone from getting close. The eyebrow-level sticks they hold in their hands are enough to keep some people who are ready to act rational.
However, this is not all of Furifeng's methods. Just behind the rice purchasing site is Furifeng's store. Farmers who sell polished rice to Furifeng can use their settlement receipts to purchase various commodities at the store, all at a 10% discount.
Several glass counters have been set up at the entrance of the store, with a dazzling array of samples inside. There are children's toys, various colorful fabrics and fabrics, delicious soaps, shiny glass mirrors, matches that light up with one stroke, various iron kitchen utensils... At a glance, there are at least a hundred kinds.
There are also cigarettes and craft wines that are usually reluctant to buy. If you buy them at Furifeng's store when there are discounts, they are much cheaper than what the salesmen in the country sell. And since there is no mother-in-law around to take care of them at this time, many people are planning to take this opportunity to purchase some.
After working hard for a whole year, it’s finally time to harvest. With money in my pocket, I have to find a way to reward myself.
"Rice sellers, please line up here, register first, then inspect and weigh the goods, and settle the bill on the spot. You are a fool!"
The high-spirited shopkeeper Jia stood on a high place and shouted with a tin trumpet. Already some farmers who couldn't hold themselves back came forward and sold the rice they brought in. After taking the cash, they went directly to the store behind to make a big purchase.
As long as someone can't hold his breath and takes the initiative, others will naturally follow. Wait and see? Doesn't exist. In the next few days, more and more rice will be shipped to Vung Tau Port. By then, it’s hard to say whether Fulifeng will take it or not. It’s better to sell it as soon as possible while it can be sold at an affordable price.
After they got the rice money from Shopkeeper Jia, they went into the store and exchanged the rice money for various Haihan products. The money was spinning in their hands, and before they could warm it up, it was back in Fu Ruifeng's pocket.
Shopkeeper Jia looked at the long line of rice farmers and couldn't help but have a proud smile on his face. Even if Furifeng has not purchased rice on a large scale in previous years, after all, its comprehensive strength is here, and it is not difficult to enter this business.
Moreover, he recognized that farmers would inevitably have consumer demand after receiving cash, and launched promotional activities to meet such needs. He could complete the acquisition task and sell goods at the same time, which was a double benefit.
As for those farmers who did not make rice into polished rice in advance, they also found that this year's rice and brown rice could not be sold at a high price. At the moment, they could only find a way to find a processing point nearby to see if they could complete the rice hulling at a relatively low cost. and rice milling, and then try to sell it at a good price.
When I wrote about the purchase of military rations earlier, I remembered Mr. Ye Shengtao's "Collecting Three or Five Dou More Dou". These two chapters can be regarded as a small tribute
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