HCB Chapter 209 Emerged from the sky
Chapter 209 Emerged from the sky
After Jiang Changle returned to the city, life went on as usual. She made farm tools to turn the soil for her family and the beastmen who used new planting methods.
Spring plowing is in full swing, and people seem to have forgotten the salt shortage.
Oh no, some of those who find fault are actually fools who are led by people with ulterior motives, and they also complain from time to time.
Isn't it serious to eat without salt? Their mouths are bland and their strength is starting to decrease. Are they just going to die?
So in the end, no one went to the Jiang family to seek justice, and they all went to the yamen.
However, they were not stupid enough to use force against the government, but they knelt down and begged.
"Sir, there is no salt left and my child is dying. Don't you want to think of a solution?"
"Yes, the adults have no strength left, and the spring plowing has been delayed. Doesn't the adults care about us anymore? Are they going to drive us out of Jiuer County?"
To make room for the beastmen in the Jiang family workshop? This has been the rumor in the city these days.
People were also afraid. Where could the orcs go after leaving their homeland? They had no land and no farmland, and the government wouldn't accept them. So they became refugees, bought and sold. That fate was truly tragic.
County Master Hua was also anxious, but she knew she couldn't be anxious. Well, the only way out was to trust Jiang Changle.
"You ask me? Who should I ask? It's because the higher-ups don't put salt in. The reason is that the coastal areas are controlled by bandits and salt cannot be dried. Even the imperial court is short of salt.
Otherwise, why don't you sign up now without waiting for this year's conscription? If you drive away the enemy bandits, your family will have food to eat.
"What's the harm in dying? Right?" "They're all great, right? Okay, go ahead.
County Master Hua threw away her burden without any hesitation. How could a county master like her have any business? She ran to her and talked nonsense, just because she thought the Jiang family was not easy to mess with.
Pick on her, the weak one.
Humph, wait, there must be salt, but she will definitely recommend that the princess sell it at a high price, and not let these damn things get away cheaply.
When the beastmen heard this, they immediately dispersed. At least they didn't dare to kneel on the ground. If they were dragged to the battlefield, they would be dead for sure.
At least without salt they can delay their death, and they don't necessarily have to die. After all, the county lord is still alive, and the Jiang family is still busy farming.
According to gossip, the entire Jiuyi County is short of money. Even the small vendors who sell private salt at high prices have no salt on hand. It is obvious that there is no salt in the nearby towns either. It is really tragic.
At this moment, the Jiang family's carts arrived at the yamen. There were several horse-drawn carts, and on the carts were baskets that were tightly covered with quilts.
When Ban Guo passed by, some beastmen smelled the scent of salt and were shocked. Could it be?
"Hey, what's in that basket?"
"Follow up and have a look."
For a moment, the beastmen who had been frightened away surrounded them again.
"Sir, the goods are ready. The princess said that they can be sold at 30% off the market price."
In other words, they were not distributed for free like the imperial court did, but had to be sold for money.
Of course, this is aimed at the beastmen outside. Workers like the workers in the Jiang family workshop are supplied at half price. As long as you have money, no one will care even if you buy more and resell it.
On the contrary, the Jiang family will encourage them to make money. As long as they do not disrupt the market price, no one will care about malicious competition.
County Master Hua was overjoyed, "Really?!"
In front of everyone, she couldn't wait to open the lid of the basket, and suddenly, the fine and white salt appeared in front of everyone.
“It’s salt!”
“It’s really salt!”
The orcs were suddenly very excited.
"Huh? So fine?" They used to eat coarse salt grains. Isn't this salt too fine? Will it lose its flavor?
County Master Hua picked some up and put them in her mouth to taste. Soon her eyes lit up, "Not bad, very fresh and salty, without any bitter taste."
This kind of salt will definitely taste good when used for cooking.
"Hahaha, let's see who produced it. Okay, sir, the goods are now handed over to you. There are ten baskets in total, and each basket weighs 200 kilograms. Please sign."
This was the quantity of the Jiang family's first batch of deliveries. Naturally, it was impossible for them to supply only Jiuer County. They also delivered the goods to nearby towns.
Especially the area around Acid Rain Village, it must be there.
"Okay, okay, I will definitely complete the task. I wonder when the next batch of goods will be shipped? Knowing the data will make it easier for me to operate."
County Lady Hua asked again. She had never been to the Jiang family's salt workshop because it had to be kept secret.
Sure enough, everyone thought that the Jiang family was busy with spring plowing and no one was causing trouble. Who would have thought that the Jiang family was secretly making salt.
Don't you know? Not only can the sea be used to make salt, but wells can also do so. Although County Lady Hua still doesn't know how to do it, she's not curious about such secrets.
"Don't worry, sir. There's enough for you to use as you please." There was no need to tell outsiders the specific output. The Black Dragon Guards who delivered the goods were very cautious.
"Oh, that's right. I'm sorry for being so careless. Fine, I'll just arrange it."
Princess Hua instantly regained her vitality and started selling salt. It was impossible to eat for free.
"Oh my god! It really is salt! The Jiang family actually made salt. How did they do it? We don't even have a sea in Jiuer County."
"Well, why do you think so much? As long as there's something to eat, that's all that matters. Have you heard? The price is even lower than the market price."
Don’t even think about getting this canned food for free because it lacks salt.
"Oh, salt can only be produced by the dynasty, and private salt production~" There are such voices that are specifically used to stir up trouble.
"Okay, okay, you, I've seen you. In that case, you don't have to buy salt. Tell me your name, and your family won't be able to buy salt~"
The police rushed forward and arrested the troublemaker.
At this time, if you want to eat salt, just shut up. If you are so nosy, don't eat it~
So, the sudden appearance of Jiang family's salt scared all the orcs, but also made some people who deliberately blocked the salt very angry.
Salt has always been sold from coastal areas to inland areas. Needless to say, the transportation costs are extremely expensive.
Now, it’s better. Jiuyi County on the coast has somehow produced salt. The cost is low, so the selling price is naturally low. Who would still eat bitter sea salt in the future?
What’s more serious is that the shortage of salt is just someone’s excuse. In fact, the salt has been drying on the coast. They simply hoarded a large amount of it. How can they sell it at an expensive price in the end?
Needless to say, the subsequent losses must have been extremely heavy.
"What a Jiang Changle!"
"This person can't stay~"
But what can they do to others?
Jiang Changle solved the problem of salt shortage in the south. The next step is to focus on farming. After all, grain is the staple food.
In addition to farm tools and seeds, fertility is also important.
"Ah? Princess, you're buying weeds and leaves?" Old Zhang opened his mouth wide, completely unable to understand what such useless things could be used for.