Chapter 142 - 142Chapter 137: Forming a Good Connection (Part 1) (1/2)
142Chapter 137: Forming a Good Connection (Part 1)
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“Master Qin came up with the idea of using ducks to combat the locusts, which is excellent. However, the chickens and ducks raised in our village are limited; even when combined, there are only a few hundred, which is utterly insufficient against the massive swarms of locusts. If possible, we would like to rent or purchase Master Qin’s flock of ducks. As long as our Daoyuan Village stops this locust plague, it would essentially cut off the locusts’ path into Shuangfeng Village, and your village would no longer need the ducks.”
Tang Jingyuan had clearly done his homework before coming.
“Aren’t ducks available for purchase everywhere? Chief Tang doesn’t need to buy mine, right?”
This was Qin Niu deliberately probing.
Because they had started purchasing ducks early, the supply was plentiful and the price was very low at the time.
The three thousand ducks they had acquired fed well these past few days on the nutritious locusts, growing rapidly day by day.
Now that Shuangfeng Village’s locust problem was almost under control, it was time to move the flock of ducks elsewhere to find food.
However, since they were still only half-grown, it would be difficult to sell them at a high price.
Qin Niu was in no hurry to sell.
Renting them out to earn provisions and silver money was quite suitable.
“Alt, don’t even mention it! Our village lacks a wise person like Master Qin. Only after seeing you bring back so many ducks did we reluctantly gather the village’s chickens and ducks to combat the locusts, to little effect. As a result, no one is willing to spend a large amount of silver money to buy ducks.
A few days later, upon witnessing your success in using a large number of ducks to stop the locusts and effectively putting an end to the plague, we belatedly thought of following suit. But by then, it was too late to act.”
Pingshui is well-known for its ducks.
Located in a lake region with flat terrain and abundant water sources, many locals raise hundreds or even thousands of ducks.
Yet, when we sent someone yesterday at full speed, not a single duck or even a goose was available for purchase.
They had all been bought out.
After asking several large breeders, they all said it would be at least over a month before ducklings were available for sale. As for half-grown ducks, it would be at least three months later.”
Chief Tang felt that, due to outdated concepts and insufficient wisdom, he was lagging behind others in this matter.
This was a great loss.
And very frustrating.
“I deeply sympathize with Daoyuan Village’s plight and understand your current difficulty. I hadn’t planned to sell this batch of ducks; they were originally purchased to help Shuangfeng Village eliminate the locust disaster My connection with Tang Family from Daoyuan Village is quite significant, as the Tang brothers built this house for me, and I am well acquainted with the Tang Bin siblings. Since you’ve come to me for help, it’s only right that I lend a hand.
I m willing to rent these three thousand ducks to Daoyuan Village.
Qin Niu was indeed happy to help Daoyuan Village.
If Daoyuan Village’s locust plague didn’t stop, Shuangfeng Village would never have peace.
A fire at the city gates indeed spells disaster for the fish in the moat.
“Thank you, thank you! I really appreciate it, Master Qin! How exactly will the ducks be rented?”
Chief Tang was very pleased to hear Qin Niu was willing to rent the ducks to Daoyuan Village.
With such a large duck army, they would undoubtedly be a formidable weapon against the locusts.
“Well… this…”
Qin Niu hesitated, slightly struggling to make an excessive demand given the situation.
“Master Qin is kind to rent the ducks to Daoyuan Village, so whatever the charge should be, just name it without any reservations,” Tang Jingyuan said. “Ten ducks rented out for one day at the cost of one Wen Money, does that seem fair to you, Chief Tang?”
Qin Niu gave his price.
This was also considering the relationships with Tang Caixian and the Tang brothers.
After all, one inevitably cannot escape the nuances of personal relationships. That’s totally acceptable. Thank you for your consideration, Master Qin.”
Tang Jingyuan was also worried about Qin Niu demanding a high price.
The price Qin Niu quoted was not high at all.
The daily rental for three thousand ducks came to three hundred Wen Money. In normal times, surely no one would rent them, but in this crisis, even if the rental were one tael of silver money per day, people would still rent them.
“Since Chief Tang agrees, I will clarify some matters in advance to protect both our interests.”
“Please speak, Master Qin!”
The ducks are being rented to you, but I reserve the right to take them back at any time. Of course, before doing so, I will certainly notify you in advance to discuss it properly. However, I must make it clear that I have the right to reclaim them whenever I wish. Similarly, you also have the right to return them at anytime.”
“No problem.”