Chapter 1227

Shi'a looked at the old man carrying a load, walking and asking questions to learn about the local situation.

Shia Ben has been in the crowd all the year round. He is neither superior nor aggressive. Therefore, the old man has a good impression of Shia, saying everything he knows.

Shi a learned that the old man's name was Xiao Youfu.

It's an ordinary farmer.

He lived in Dunhuang for generations and made a living by farming.

It's a long way from the city to Xiao Youfu's home. It took nearly half an hour to arrive.

Xiao Youfu lived in a house at the foot of the mountain.

The so-called foot of the mountain is actually a slope. The slope of the mountain is not even 30 degrees. At most, it is about 20 degrees. It's just a little steep. Looking around, the land on the mountain is covered with grape shelves and planted grapes.

Shi'a stopped for a while and said with emotion: "old man, is the vineyard behind your house yours?"

"Yes, they are all from the little old man's family!"

Xiao Youfu nodded and answered.

Immediately, Xiao Youfu pointed to a large area of land on the left side of the house and said, "I planted grapes here. In addition to planting corn and soybeans, most of the land is planted with grapes. "

Shia said: "how much money do you have to earn if you plant the grapes one by one in a season?"

"Alas..."

Speaking of this, Xiao Youfu sighed.

Shia asked, "old man, why do you sigh? You've planted countless grapes and sold them one by one. They're all real money, but you've made a lot of money. "

"Alas..."

Xiao Youfu sighed again.

Shi a listens to this sigh, then some curiosity, ask a way: "old man, you this one after another sigh.". Is it true that so many grapes can still lose money. I'm afraid not. "

Xiao Youfu heard the speech, no longer hide, then said the current predicament.

In fact, the grapes Xiao Youfu planted were not planted by his family. In Dunhuang County, there are countless people planting. The reason why they planted grapes on a large scale was that the Chen family, a big ethnic group in Dunhuang County, needed a lot of grapes every year and bought them in batches, so countless people could earn money by selling grapes.

This has been going on for two years.

This is the third year.

It's also the third year of grape fruit.

In particular, a lot of land is rented by many farmers, and they have to pay free rent every year.

Originally, the people were not worried.

But this year, news suddenly came out that the grapes needed by the Chen family were sharply reduced, and it was impossible to buy all the grapes as in previous years. When such a news came out, it completely alarmed the people.

Unlike soybeans, grapes can be stored for a long time. Once these grapes are not eaten and sold in time, they will all rot, which many people can't bear.

So many people began to carry the burden of selling grapes themselves.

Even the price is much lower than in previous years.

In fact, it's not easy to manage the grapes. We need to apply fertilizer and so on. Once the price falls too low, the people can't make any money, especially if there are too many grapes, which leads to the price falling again and again.

After hearing this, Shi a understood it and asked, "old man, I'll ask you a lot. In the past, the Chen family had to buy all of them, and then sell them through the Chen family's channels. But this year, why didn't the Chens buy all of them? "

Xiao Youfu said: "this involves another matter."

Shia said: "you always talk about it."

Xiao Youfu thought that Shi a wanted to buy grapes, and the news was no secret, so when he took Shi a to the field, he said: "when the Chen family was in charge last year, it was Mr. Chen."

"The old man is kind-hearted and considerate of US farmers."

"Last year, the year before last, all of them were acquired."

"The purchase price is also fair."

"Well, it's a pity that good people don't live long. The old man passed his 70th birthday last year and died at the end of the year. Since then, the Chen family has been the eldest son of the old master, master Chen Yin

Xiao Youfu sighed: "after master Chen Yin took charge of the family, his attitude was different. This year's Chen family, not only the number of acquisitions to weaken, but also the price than in previous years, a little lower than half

"Ah

Shi ah can't help exclaiming when he hears it.

This year's purchase price is more than half lower than that of last year, which is simply surprising.

Shia asked, "what's the price you sold me before?"

Xiao Youfu explained: "because of the purchase price of the Chen family, many people picked grapes and sold them. So the price I sold to you before was only half that of last year. That's why you thought it was so cheap when you bought it before. "

"It's really cheap."

Shi ah sighed: "I didn't expect that there were such twists and turns in it."Xiao Youfu said: "in previous years, life was better. After all, after giving the land rent and other expenses, you can still make a lot of money by selling all the grapes. But this year, it will be a big loss. Anyway, if you can sell some, you can reduce the loss as much as possible. "

As a member of the royal guards, Shi a, in addition to his official position, can't stand the fact that the Chen family oppresses the people. What is the ability of a man with a great family and a great career to squeeze ordinary people.

Shia said: "old man, I'll take care of this for you."

Xiao Youfu shook his head and said, "no, No. It's very good that you can buy grapes, let you buy all my grapes, even worse. You can't eat up so many grapes, but it can't hurt you. "

Shi ah laughs and explains: "I'm wrong. I'll help you with the grape sales and the people in Dunhuang county. It's up to me. "

"Seriously?"

Xiao Youfu rubbed his face in disbelief.

Immediately, Xiao Youfu said: "young master, don't go through this muddy water. Chen family is a big family in Dunhuang. They have a lot of contacts and influence. If you want to join in, you may set yourself on fire. I appreciate your kindness. But don't get involved in this matter. For your kindness, this batch of grapes is for you

Xiao Youfu is also a kind-hearted man.

He was grateful for Shi A's help, but he didn't want Shi a to get involved, because Shi a was easily affected.

Shia said: "old man, don't worry about my safety. It's just the Chen family, but I can't help it. It's all right. I'll tell you more, but you don't understand. You old now, pick grapes for me. Wait a minute. Bring me the grapes. By the way, let's solve the problem of grape selling. "

Xiao Youfu opened his mouth and wanted to speak, but when the words reached his mouth, he swallowed them back.

In fact, there is a little hope in his heart.

Looking forward to solving the problem.

After all, his family planted so many grapes that it would be a pity if they all rotted. Moreover, the family's livelihood was concentrated on the grapes, and the family could not afford such a big loss.

Xiao Youfu doesn't talk much any more. While picking grapes, he thinks that he will wait until he delivers them.