Chapter 292 Money Matters
The envoy of Liang: "It's the people of Qi who are shameless."
Anyway, they don't get along with each other, so it's normal for them to pull each other down.
"Hehe, it's obviously the people of Liang who are shameless." The people of Qi also did not give in at all.
Seeing that the two sides were about to quarrel again, Bai Tao spoke up.
"I heard that your two countries are at war. This has nothing to do with my Taohua Village. I wonder what your plans are for coming here?"
Her straightforward statement stunned the people from both countries.
Both sides hesitated, looked at each other warily, then looked at Bai Tao, and spoke at the same time.
"Uh, this..."
"We, we want to..."
Both of them spoke at the same time, but stopped midway and stared at each other.
Bai Tao: “…”
There was nothing wrong with them playing like this, but she really didn't have the patience to accompany them.
So, Bai Tao asked, "Is it weapons and equipment or food?"
The two countries came here for these two reasons, but when they heard Bai Tao's direct question, they were still stunned.
The envoy of Liang State frowned and glanced at the people of Qi State: "Master Bai is really amazing. You already know it before we even tell you."
He finished his words quickly, for fear that if he hesitated, someone would interrupt him again.
Qiguo glanced over there with a look of disdain: flatterer.
But they also immediately followed up with the conversation: "Our king said that he wants to purchase a batch of weapons and equipment from Baijiabao. The price is negotiable."
Bai Tao: "Then you will be disappointed. I will never sell you weapons and equipment."
Seeing that both parties were looking over, Bai Tao continued, "Now that both of you are equally powerful and have come to me, you must both want to buy it. So if I sell it, I will sell it to both of you."
"For the safety of the people of both countries, I cannot sell you weapons and equipment."
Are you kidding? If such advanced weapons were really sold, it would be a huge disaster for ordinary people.
Even though the people in Taohua Village also used it, they were very careful and used it against evil bandits and forces seeking death.
At this point, Bai Tao added: "Since both of you are here, I will guarantee in front of you that the weapons and equipment in my hands will not be sold to the other party without your knowledge."
Although Bai Tao refused, people from both countries were not disappointed, but instead breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.
Although I don't have it, the other party doesn't have it either.
In this way, everyone is the same, and it is hard to say who will win or lose.
The envoy of Liang State said: "Then I wonder if we can provide food and fodder..."
In Jin State, the disaster occurred only this year, but in Liang State and Qi State, small-scale droughts had already occurred since last year or the year before.
The two countries' cultivated crop areas were originally smaller than those of Jin, and this made food shortages even worse.
Everyone knows that Baijiabao is a large caravan with extensive channels for food and fodder. If they can purchase some food and fodder, then their mission today will not be considered unfulfilled.
But the State of Jin was not stupid and always took grain sales seriously.
Although Dongzhou is a lawless area, the amount of food and fodder transported by the caravans coming and going is limited, and nothing can be solved at all.
"Yes, yes, we also want to purchase some food and fodder." The people from Qi State also spoke quickly.
Both sides glared at each other unhappily, then looked at Bai Tao together, their eyes full of expectation.
"As for food and fodder, it's not a big problem. I can sell some to you." Bai Tao did not keep the secret and continued.
"List the amount you need, pay 70% as a deposit, and the remaining 30% will be paid in cash and delivered in return." Bai Tao said, looking at the people from Liang State, then at the people from Qi State, and said word by word: "In doing business, our Baijiabao Caravan always treats everyone equally and never cheats anyone."
The implication is that money matters.
I will give you what you pay.
The people of Qi State quickly responded, "Of course, of course."
Liang Guo also nodded hurriedly: "Understood, we will definitely follow the requirements of Master Bai."
Bai Tao nodded, and then continued: "After the deposit is paid, the goods can be delivered in half a month."
Half a month?
When the people from both countries heard this, they were stunned for a moment. You know, the quantity they purchased must be quite a lot, and it only took half a month? !
Seeing that they were a little bit unbelieving, Bai Dashan, who had been standing silently beside Bai Tao, spoke.
"What we say is as good as our words, so you just need to be prepared."
These words brought the people of both countries back to their senses and they forced smiles on their faces.
"Yes, yes, we in Liang State naturally believe in the strength of the Baijiabao caravan."
The Qi Kingdom envoy also smiled and praised: "We in Qi Kingdom have never doubted the strength of Baijiabao and Bai Xiaodong's family."
"In that case, Dashan, you should coordinate with them on the follow-up matters." Bai Tao stood up.
Bai Dashan responded obediently: "Yes, aunt."
Although Bai Tao is young, when she sits there, people from Liang and Qi will think twice before speaking.
As soon as she left, both of them breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back.
But within two or three seconds, he straightened his back again and said to Bai Dashan: "Boss Bai, we..."
Bai Dashan raised his hand and said, "Don't worry, don't worry. I'll have someone bring a pen and paper, and you can each list the amount you need."
When people from both countries heard this, they thought it was a good idea, because this way the other side would not know how much food and fodder they had bought.
Liang Guo asked hesitantly, "Is there a limit on the number?"
Bai Dashan: "It depends on your needs."
What this means is that it is up to you to decide how much you want to buy.
When Qiguo heard this, his eyes lit up.
If that's the case, then the more the better.
Food and fodder. Everyone knows what will happen to people and animals if they lack food and fodder.
But before they could be happy for a few seconds, Bai Dashan warned them: "But the amount you list had better be within a reasonable range. If you can't pay by then, don't blame us, the Baiyu Army, for coming to collect it ourselves."
When the people from both countries heard this, their bodies stiffened and their faces turned pale.
They understood Bai Dashan's meaning very well.
How would the Baiyu Army take the city? Of course they would kill them.
Although they are extremely confident in their country's army, if their opponent is the Baiyu Army, it is hard to say who will win or lose.
The envoy from Liang: "Don't worry, Manager Bai, we will never do anything reckless."
Qiguo also quickly said: "We will not default on our debt."
The stern expression on Bai Dashan's face quickly disappeared. After all, he had to treat customers with a smile: "It's okay as long as everyone knows what's going on."
Soon, pen and paper were brought up.
Seeing the oil-based pen that can be written by just pulling out the cap, without the need for ink, and looking at the snow-white paper, the Liang envoy was amazed and praised, "I have never seen such a pen and paper before."