The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1398

[1398. Chapter 1327 Bloodbath in the Market]

A meeting lasted for a day.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Xizuo led people to the warehouse on the island.

When the warehouse door opened, Wang Xizuo was stunned.

A warehouse full of bulbs.

Not only that, the warehouse next door is full of them.

After their fleet set off, the subsequent Franconian merchant ships purchased in Luzon and other places set off one after another. Under the banner of the Portuguese caravan, they went deep into Franconian and delivered countless bulbs. Come here.

Next…the fun is about to begin.

Wang Xizuo’s eyes lit up.

Although he didn’t know what Liu Wenshan was doing.

The only thing he knew was that the Ming Dynasty’s consort would never do anything thankless.

As for Mr. Liu, he has a very smart mind.

A war without gunpowder began.

Following Liu Wenshan’s instructions, the supply of bulbs began to increase. Every few days, a ship of bulbs was delivered to the port, which was exchanged for countless gold coins and silver.

The number of bulbs on the market suddenly began to increase. Of course, this is still within control. Most people were surprised at first, because bulbs have reached the point where the price is no longer available.

No one wants to sell these treasures. Those who don’t have them want to buy some, and some people want to buy more.

Therefore, when bulbs appear on the market, they are quickly sold out, and then they appear on the market again and are sold out again.

It was not until more than half a month later that people realized that the bulbs would never be sold out.

Suddenly, some shrewd businessmen began to smell something bad.

They gradually started shipping.

The price of bulbs began to fall.

…

When the news of the drop reached Liu Wenshan.

Liu Wenshan was so calm that he only glanced at the report and said, “Ship in large quantities. How many are there and how much is sold. As long as it is more than five gold coins, we will sell it.”

Everyone took action.

In this warehouse located in the Northern Province, countless bulbs are pushed directly to the market.

Like a flood that opened, the market was flooded with bulbs, and they were even sold directly to farmers in France and Holy Rome.

People always realize later.

Although the big businessmen are always smarter, by the time the small businessmen, nobles, farmers, and citizens realize it, it is already too late.

The bulbs begin to tumble away.

The price went from thirty gold coins, fell below twenty, until it fell below ten gold coins.

Countless people looked at the horrific scene in front of them in stunned silence. Crazy people were waving bulb contracts and looking for any place where they could trade.

The entire Northern Province was in shambles.

There were even merchants who took this opportunity to buy bulbs at low prices and rode fast horses to remote villages.

News in rural areas is always much slower than in ports. They also think that bulbs can be equivalent to gold.

The entire Northern Province is in a state of panic.

Then, the price dropped to five gold coins.

In just half a month, the price of bulbs dropped by 80%.

At this time, due to the large amount of shipments, countless ships were hired and left the port. They were ordered to carry boxes of ‘gold and silver’ directly to the West.

Liu Jin’s calculations were ruined. He couldn’t even calculate how much these bulbs were sold for.

It was almost a massacre.

From the Northern Province, to Portugal, to Spain, to France and the Holy Roman Empire, to Rome, in almost every class, no one was spared.

For the first time, Liu Jin felt like he had a good harvest.

Although the food here made him nauseous, the long voyage had starved all the gluttons in his stomach to death.

But… when he was rolling in the mountains of gold coins, he cried…

“Godfather, godfather… got rich, we got rich, haha… If godfather knew that we did such a beautiful job, I don’t know how gratified I should be, godfather, my son really admires you, godfather, I heard that the price has dropped to four gold coins now, should we ship the goods immediately, take advantage of the opportunity, and hurry up…”

Liu Wenshan looked very calm. , he took a sip of water and looked up at Liu Jin.

Only then did Liu Jin realize that Liu Wenshan, who was already in his prime, had a lot of white hair on his head. He looked very haggard, skinny and tired.

Liu Wenshan said calmly: “Stop shipping temporarily.”

“What?” Liu Jin looked at Liu Wenshan in surprise: “Godfather, we still have so many goods, and the price is still falling. If we don’t ship at this time, the remaining Aren’t they all in your hands? Godfather… You can’t miss this opportunity. We can earn as much as we can by taking advantage of this last opportunity. Although we are already full of money, it is as big as a mosquito. It’s also meat.”

Speaking of meat, the gluttons in his stomach, which were almost starving to death, seemed to have a flashback, arousing Liu Jin’s appetite, and Liu Jin wanted to eat something again.

Liu Wenshan smiled: “No, this is just the beginning.”

“The beginning…” Liu Jin shuddered and looked at his godfather in disbelief.

Isn’t it over already?

Why… has it started again?

Liu Wenshan looked incomprehensible: “Godfather, this… son doesn’t understand.”

“You follow my words.” Liu Wenshan was silent for a moment: “From now on, shipments will be slowed down.”

“What godfather means Yes, once our shipments slow down, the price will rise? That’s not right. This sudden plunge has already made people lose their money. Who is willing to hide this thing anymore? I’m afraid the price will drop even more tomorrow. “If you don’t sell it, it will be too late.”

Liu Wenshan stroked the document and said, “Have you forgotten what your teacher told you?”

Liu Jin suddenly remembered that he should obey his godfather’s instructions.

Thinking of this, Liu Jin felt like a defeated rooster. He still couldn’t understand his godfather.

Could it be that…the godfather has a kind heart and is unwilling to earn the last copper?

Hey, my godfather is indeed a kind and righteous man.

If it were the godfather who replaced them, hehehe, he would definitely kill them all without leaving a single piece of armor behind!

………

The entire Northern Province is in chaos.

Almost all trading markets are full of curses.

Letters were sent to all parts of France.

Immediately afterwards, many people from all over Franji came here.

In this port city.

Sir Andres, the Holy Roman Emperor of Habsburg and a close confidant of the King of Spain, appeared in the Governor’s Palace with a tired look on his face.

The governor came with his people to greet him personally.

Among those who came with them were the favorites of the King of France, priests from Rome, and merchant presidents from Venice. As for the principalities and principalities of all sizes, not to mention, even the Grand Duke of Bavaria, He actually came here in person.

Everyone looked miserable.

Sir Andrés, a man known for his ability and the king’s confidence, took off his hat.

He said in French: “King Karl heard about what happened here and expressed strong concerns about it. He does not want things to continue to worsen. I believe that this is also the purpose of your coming here.”

Countries from all over the world came here. Messengers usually do a lot of things.

But now, everyone’s face is pale, and their faces are ashen.

But invariably, everyone nodded and agreed with Sir Andres’s point of view.

Whether it is the French, the German states, Spain and Portugal, or the giant merchants of Venice and Lombardy, they are all facing the most difficult dilemma now.

“Now, what should we do?” Sir Andres looked at everyone.

“Please have your meal first, Your Excellency.” The Governor of the Northern Province said ashamedly.

“Very good.” Andres nodded, and everyone followed him into the banquet hall. In this banquet, there was no hostess, and no one came with their wives.

A group of people sat down one after another, each holding a knife and fork, playing with the food on the plate. The waiter was about to serve dessert, and Andres waved his hand to signal them to go out. Then, he held the knife and raised his head: ” As the Holy Roman Emperor and the Plenipotentiary of His Highness the King of Spain, I hereby declare that he will defend this disaster at all costs. Before that, we must unite.”

Everyone nodded silently.

Then, Andres looked at the Governor of the Northern Province: “Let’s talk about your plan.”

The Governor’s face was livid: “We cannot bear such a disaster. In the Northern Province, we have a large number of bulbs in our warehouse. Once These bulbs are worthless, so the Northern Province will go bankrupt. I also firmly believe that the situation in each country is very bad. In the treasury of each country, a lot of money is converted into bulbs. More Needless to say, how much of the private property of emperors, kings, grand dukes, and marquises is related to bulbs. Once they are allowed to continue to plummet, gentlemen, I can guarantee that the financial status of various countries, as well as the kings and queens of various countries, will be affected. Our treasury will be in a terrible situation and we will all go bankrupt. At the same time, there will be many businessmen, citizens, and farmers whose wealth will disappear overnight. Everyone, in the Northern Province, There are already signs of rebellion. Those who have lost everything blame all this on His Highness the King. This is unfortunate news, so… I think… the only way we can take… is to stabilize the bulb. The price. “

Huh…

everyone’s eyes lit up.

Everyone knows how bad the situation is.

Not only merchants and citizens but also farmers were involved in the continuous rise of bulbs. Kings and nobles embezzled their treasury, queens and ladies used their dowries, and even the treasury of many countries stocked bulbs. expenses.

Once the bulbs are worthless, the first to be affected will be the finances of various countries, followed by the kings and nobles, and then the angry people. No one can predict how terrible the consequences will be.

The Governor took a deep breath and proposed his own solution: “The only way is to save the market. Only by stabilizing the price of bulbs and returning them to their original position can this disaster be over.”

“Bailout the market. …”

People look at me and I look at you, looking at each other.

(End of chapter)