Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity

Chapter 1076 - 912: The Hermit’s Ingenious Plan

Ming Mo worried that when the truth comes out, it will be too late to contain the situation.And they have used the grain from the granary, with no grain, how will they return it?

"Don’t worry, I’ve got a plan!" Gu Chengyu had long anticipated such a situation. He leisurely picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.

Then Gu Chengyu sneered repeatedly, he couldn’t afford it? Little did they know that grain in his space had already piled up like a mountain. Thinking of this, Gu Chengyu felt a bit regretful.

If only he could take out the grain from his space, wouldn’t that be great? But he dared not take the risk. So many citizens and victims need quite a lot of grain.

Taking out this much grain from his space, how could it not attract attention? Grain can’t just appear out of thin air; people aren’t fools.

He admitted that he was selfish and would never make his and his family’s safety a secondary concern out of sympathy for the victims.

Thinking about it, he stood up and walked to the desk. With the brush, he wrote a letter.

"Send this letter by fast horse to Hangtian Prefecture, give it to Mr. Hu. Also, visit other states in the next couple of days and bring back more grain carts."

Gu Chengyu paced back and forth in the room, instructing Ming Mo.

Ming Mo was speechless; bringing back more grain carts, he naturally understood what that meant.

"Master! Do you really think they will fall for it? If we do this, we might end up shooting ourselves in the foot."

Due to the grain purchase issue, Ming Mo was actually quite anxious. No matter what, fake is fake, and he uncontrollably felt guilty.

"Just do as I say, what are you afraid of? Even if the sky falls, I’ll handle it." Gu Chengyu rolled his eyes. What’s there to worry about?

Once the arrow is shot, it cannot be pulled back. Since the first step has been taken, regardless of the outcome, he must keep going, even if it means crawling.

Actually, Gu Chengyu had some disadvantages when facing local merchants. If they unite to resist, his plan might not keep up with the changes.

These people are just trying to see who can outlast whom. Gu Chengyu has no silver, they do! Gu Chengyu temporarily has no grain, they do!

Of course, Gu Chengyu couldn’t just let this drag on, as it was very disadvantageous to him. He had to think of a way to achieve his goal as early as possible.

Gu Chengyu tapped his forehead and suddenly came up with a plan.

Since they have already allied, what Gu Chengyu needs to do is to separate them and break through one by one.

"You mentioned last time that among several major families in the city, the Ju Family doesn’t even rank towards the end, right?"

Ming Mo nodded, "Indeed! The grain they collected is much less than the other three families."

Hearing this, Gu Chengyu was somewhat puzzled. Strictly speaking, the Ju Family doesn’t even rank among the major households in Yingnan Mansion.

Where did the Ju Family find the courage to collect so much grain this time? Even if they are going all in, hoping to make a fortune by selling grain this time.

But with Gu Chengyu’s actions today, doesn’t the Ju Family fear? Can Mr. Ju still sit calmly?

The Ju Family cannot match the size and wealth of the other three families; even if they lose, it’s not to the point of being critically damaged. But the Ju Family is different; didn’t expect them to have such courage?

Although Gu Chengyu found it strange, he couldn’t help but set his sights on the Ju Family.

The opponent is as unable to afford losing as he is, and he doesn’t believe Ju Haoming isn’t worried at all.

"I heard the Ju Family has quite a few mulberry fields, but their cloth shop has always been in a slump?"

Gu Chengyu recalled that the Ju Family seemed to also be in the cloth business, but they were somewhat suffocating under the Xia Family’s pressure.

"Xia Family has two cloth shops in Yingnan Prefecture, always doing well. Their cloth products are diverse in design and quality, which is why the citizens prefer to buy from the Xia Family’s cloth shops. The Ju Family has survived in this crack only because their prices are low. Moreover, because it kept raining recently, their storage for piled-up cloth was flooded, resulting in significant losses. Most of the lost materials were silk, in substantial quantities."

Ming Mo had already investigated the few families hoarding grain, and the Ju Family not only has a cloth shop but also operates two restaurants and a rice company.

Gu Chengyu suddenly understood. No wonder Ju Haoming was so frantic; it was because they suffered significant financial losses recently.

The Ju Family wasn’t rich to begin with, and water-soaked silk easily turns yellow and blotchy. Most of these materials probably couldn’t be used, otherwise Ju Haoming wouldn’t be so unscrupulous.

After all, compared to the other three families, the Ju Family doesn’t have much confidence.

Gu Chengyu suddenly smirked. Aren’t these people trying to drag him down? How could he let them down?

There’s no way he’s spending silver to keep buying grain; he needs those silver coins for something else.

"Master, you say the Ju Family lost so much silver, yet they still have spare money to buy grain? It seems the Ju Family isn’t as thin as we thought!"

Ming Mo clicked his tongue in wonder. He’d heard the loss in cloth alone was at least over eighty thousand silver.

"So they must find ways to make silver to cover the loss. There’s no doubt someone is advising them from behind the scenes. How could a small merchant dare to compete with the Xia Family for grain? Before today, the Xia Family probably gave them quite a hard time."

Gu Chengyu snorted coldly. The Xia Family dealing with the Ju Family isn’t difficult at all.

Furthermore, even without the Xia Family’s interference, the other two families wouldn’t sit idle.

Anyway, if the Ju Family collects grain intending to raise prices and make a fortune, they aren’t innocent saints. Even if Gu Chengyu schemes against the opponent, he doesn’t feel guilty.

"Master, what if we flood the cloth in their warehouse with water? This way, they’ll lose silver and not only fail to acquire more grain but also have to sell the grain they previously collected at a low price."

Ming Mo’s eyes lit up, and he came up with a brilliant idea.

"No! Aren’t they fond of collecting grain? Let them do it! The more they collect, the better."

Gu Chengyu nodded. So many victims need food and drink; there’s no such thing as too much grain. If someone else is willing to take on the task, why wouldn’t he be happy?

"As for flooding their cloth, forget about that idea! Does your master seem like that kind of lowlife person? Such disgraceful deeds, how could I do them? Not only can’t I do them, but I also need to reduce Ju Haoming’s losses. I’ve always been so considerate."

Ming Mo was stunned. What was his master thinking? Did he fall asleep?

"Ming Mo, go and find out if that batch of cloth from the Ju Family has been sold. That cloth surely is a sore spot for Ju Haoming; how could I not help him share some of the loss?"

Ming Mo was full of confusion but didn’t voice it out. He knew when it was time for him to know, he would be informed.

"Go check if the Xia Family plans to acquire the grain from the other three families this time?"

Gu Chengyu considered that given the Xia Family’s ambition, they would certainly be unwilling to settle for alliances. Dominating alone has always been their principle.