Bright Sword: Stop pretending, I am the most powerful warlord

The next morning!
Under Zhao Gang's arrangement, the news that Wu Qianli was about to distribute relief food quickly spread in the streets and alleys of Harbin.

Both the beggars on the street and some poor merchants expressed strong interest in this, but it also aroused many people's doubts.

Zhao Mansion!

Zhao Minru, who was full of white hair, wearing a tunic suit, and a mahogany cane, just sat down when a man in a black suit strode in.

"Father, have you heard that the Eighth Route Army is going to distribute relief food in Harbin?"

Zhao Minru stroked his goatee: "People from the Grain Merchants Association have already called me early in the morning, can I not know about this?"

"Youmin, can you see the reason for what the Eighth Route Army did this time?"

After hesitating, Zhao Youmin said, "I think Wu Qianli is doing this to buy people's hearts!"

"You're only half right!" Zhao Minru said, "It's true that he bought people's hearts, but the ultimate goal is mostly to recruit soldiers and horses."

"They are the same as the people of the Anti-Japanese League. They are all troops to fight the devils. Without manpower, the devils will naturally be unable to fight. This is their ultimate goal."

"But they want to distribute relief food, so what will they eat?" Zhao Youmin frowned: "They can't help those people with their own food, can they?"

"Of course they don't just take their own grain. If I guess right, they will buy it from major grain shops in the past two days."

"Where did they get the money?" Zhao Youmin said, "Even if they copied the chambers of commerce of Li, Chen, Han and the foreign devils, wouldn't all the money be given to that Eighth Road named Minglou to restore Harbin's economy?"

Zhao Minru nodded: "That young man named Minglou really has two talents. In just two days, he has reached many agreements with major banks. I'm afraid there will be no chaos in Harbin in the future."

"As for the money, I have already received the news. They took out the shares as collateral, offered a three-point interest to those businessmen, and borrowed a lot of money from them."

"At that time, they will take the money and come to us to buy food."

Zhao Youmin was startled: "Three-point profit? Aren't they afraid that they won't pay?"

"If they don't get it in the future, they will definitely lose their credit. This"

Zhao Minru chuckled: "How could the group of businessmen not think of what you are worried about? So they also sent someone to consult the old man."

"The answer I gave them was just one word, borrow!"

"If it was the National Government or other troops, I definitely wouldn't give such an answer, but I contacted my business partner in Northwest Shanxi. Wu Qianli has the strength, and within half a year, he will be able to pay back the money!"

Zhao Youmin nodded: "Since Dad said so, it must be fine."

"According to Dad's guess, they should come to us to buy grain next. What should we do? Do we need to raise the price of grain?"

Right here, a young man dressed as a housekeeper ran over in a hurry, and then saluted Zhao Minru respectfully.

"Sir, Captain Wu of the Eighth Route Army is here, do you see him?"

Zhao Minru smiled slightly: "This Harbin city has changed hands, so it doesn't hurt to see it."

"Students understand!" The young man responded and left.

Not long after, Wu Qianli strode in, and when he reached the door, he told Duan Peng to wait at the door, and he could go in alone.

This scene was seen by Zhao Minru, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Old Zhao, junior Wu Qianli, please forgive me for disturbing you a lot this time."

When dealing with Zhao Minru, Wu Qianli is not as arrogant as he is with ordinary bad businessmen. Not only is Zhao Minru a very high reputation in Harbin, but more importantly, he is also a nominal businessman.

When there was a famine in Qing Dynasty before, his ancestors were put on black hats for opening official warehouses to release grain without authorization, but the ancestors of the Zhao family did not regret this matter, and warned future generations to think of the people even if they were not officials.

Later, the devils occupied Harbin. No matter how intimidating the devils were, Zhao Minru was still unwilling to give the devils a grain of food. Due to his local prestige, the devils could only let it go, but they kept targeting the Zhao family's grain store everywhere, but even so, Zhao Minru still did not bow to the devil.

For such a character, Wu Qianli still has to be respected.

"Regimental Leader Wu broke through Hacheng in one night, and carried out drastic reforms in Harbin City. This old man has always wanted to see Regimental Leader Wu, but it is a pity that this old man is already seventy years old, and his body does not allow it. Please don't mind, Regimental Leader Wu. .”

Wu Qianli waved his hand: "Mr. Zhao's words will really upset the younger generation. Logically speaking, I should come to visit Zhao's mansion immediately, but there are many things, so I was delayed."

Zhao Minru chuckled: "Headmaster Wu, you're being polite, are you here for food?"

"Exactly!" Wu Qianli replied very simply, he is old and mature, and his little thoughts can't be hidden from Zhao Minru, so naturally there is no need to pretend.

"Mr. Zhao is the president of the Harbin Grain Merchants Association. I would not bother Mr. Zhao if it was a matter of how many catties and taels, but this time our army is going to distribute relief food, so the amount is naturally not small. I am afraid that Mr. Zhao will not ask." This is very difficult to do.”

Zhao Minru waved his hand: "I already know what happened. Head Wu and the wealthy businessman borrowed a lot of money to buy food. Now that the funds are in place, there is a shortage of supply. That's why I came here. Is the old man wrong?"

Wu Qianli was taken aback: "How does Mr. Zhao know that our funds are in place?"

Zhao Youmin on the side smiled and said: "Tuan Zhang, my father has many businessmen and friends in Harbin, and they have all come to ask my father for his opinion."

Wu Qianli suddenly realized: "It seems that Mr. Zhao secretly helped a lot in borrowing money, thank you here!"

Zhao Minru waved his hand: "It's not about helping, Captain Wu is for the people of Harbin, and so is the old man."

"I have already greeted them. They don't need the three-point profit promised by Head Wu. Of course, Head Wu may not give it in the end. With the economic strength of Head Wu in Northwest Shanxi, the money may not be paid within half a year. It’s already in place, and now it’s nothing more than a rush to use it.”

Wu Qianli chuckled: "It seems that this junior is making a fool of himself in front of Mr. Zhao. What about the food?"

Zhao Minru smiled and said, "Since I am willing to help you as a guarantee for those wealthy businessmen, I will naturally not drive up the price of grain!"

"However, the old man's family business is left by his ancestors. If you donate all of it, it will be difficult to meet your ancestors in a hundred years. But I can negotiate the price of grain, and let the major grain shops give you certain discounts. Do your best to fight devils!"

Wu Qianli was overjoyed. Originally, he thought that he could buy them at a low price, but he didn't expect Zhao Minru to give them a discount. After a few rounds, he not only solved the food problem, but also raised an extra sum of military expenses!
After the matter was settled, Wu Qianli gave a military salute to Zhao Minru: "Mr. Zhao understands righteousness, and on behalf of the Eighth Route Army, I would like to express my gratitude to you!"

Zhao Minru chuckled: "On behalf of the people in Hacheng and Northeast China, I want to thank you for the Eighth Route Army. I hope you will drive away the devils as soon as possible, so that the people can live a life without worrying about food and clothing."

Wu Qianli nodded again, and then led Duan Peng and others out of the Zhao Mansion!