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Zhou Shaofen was a little suspicious, whether this old man was specially invited by Zhao Kuo.

Although the old man said that it could be seen that his status was not high, but no matter what, he was also a person with decades of life experience. The doubts in Zhou Shaofen's words were naturally clearly understood by the old man.

The old man took a look at Zhou Shaofen, and he could tell that he was Zhao Wang's follower, so he said very unhappy: "You are not talking right.

Although Dongshi is indeed very close to us, the problem is that things in Dongshi are too expensive, and only Pingkangfang is really cheap. "

When Zhou Shaofen heard it, he couldn't help laughing: "Did you just say that things in Dongshi are too expensive?

Are you mistaken, the prices of things in Dongshi can be considered expensive. "

Like Zhou Shaofen's mansion, he usually buys things in the West Market.

The quality of the things in the West Market is good, but the price will be more expensive, but these are not a big deal for Zhou Shaofen, and they can even be said to be a status symbol.

As for Dongshi, in Zhou Shaofen's opinion, it was simply the endorsement of cheap goods. Now that someone said that such cheap goods were actually very expensive, it was no wonder that Zhou Shaofen couldn't help but laugh.

When the old man heard Zhou Shaofen's words, he became more and more unhappy, and said coldly: "People like you have a master, and if you pay a little more money every month, you will look down on others.

You have to know that if the old man wants to buy some ordinary food in Dongshi, it is absolutely impossible without 20 yuan a day.

But on the side of Pingkangfang, a maximum of 8 yuan per day is enough. With such a big difference, does the old man have to go to Dongshi to be slaughtered? "

Because the old man was angry, his voice was quite loud, and many people heard it.

After hearing what the old man said, the people who lined up in front couldn't help but turn around and speak.

"This old man is right. Although the things in the East Market are indeed cheaper than those in the West Market, they are still too expensive for us ordinary people."

"That's right. Before, there was no way. Everyone could only go to Dongshi to buy things. But now that we have this new Pingkangfang, why should we go to Dongshi?"

"The road to Pingkangfang is indeed more remote than Dongshi, but frankly speaking, shopping in Pingkangfang can save 10 yuan a day. Even if it takes half an hour longer, I am willing."

"You high-ranking figures just don't understand the hard work of us common people, so please use your brains when you speak in the future, and think about problems from the perspective of us common people."

The people of Zhao Guo have always had a very forthright character. Even though Zhao Wang, who seems to know that he is not an ordinary person, stands here, they still have no fear on their faces, and they still complain when it is time to complain.

This is why, people often say that "Yanzhao Gu is a generous and tragic man".

After hearing these complaints, Zhou Shaofen's face turned green and pale, and he wanted to explode on the spot, but King Zhao didn't give him this chance.

I saw King Zhao bowed his hands to the old man very politely, and said: "I'm sorry, old man, it's my follower who is rude, don't take it to heart."

Zhao Wang also understood that the current situation should not mean that these people should really come to Pingkangfang to buy things sincerely.

Looking at the bustling scene around him, Wang Zhao couldn't help but feel a strong sense of curiosity.

What kind of magic power can make this Pingkang Square change from the poorest and most backward market to what it is now in just one month?

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With such doubts, King Zhao spoke to the old man in front of him.

"Old man, why do you think Pingkangfang can become what it is now?"

To King Zhao's question, the old man answered very neatly.

"My lord, it's not that this old man wants to embarrass you on purpose. The main reason is that this old man has really exhausted all his strength from working every day. Now he is very tired when he comes to buy vegetables. If you want to talk to me about these things that need to be thought out with your brain Things, the old man really can't do it."

Zhao Wang was speechless when he heard this.

It wasn't until this time that the supreme ruler of the Zhao Kingdom realized that he seemed to be despised by such an ordinary old man.

What made King Zhao speechless was that since so many courtiers followed him, King Zhao couldn't show even the slightest bit of anger, because what the old man said was indeed right.

Seeing King Zhao's embarrassed look, Queen Li beside him couldn't help but let out a chuckle.

"Have you forgotten?

In fact, there is someone beside you who knows the answer. "

Zhao Wang was taken aback for a moment, and then came back to his senses.

If anyone is qualified to introduce the changes in Pingkangfang in the past month like Zhao Wang, isn't Zhao Kuo the most well-deserved candidate?

King Zhao turned his gaze to Zhao Kuo and said, "Wu Xin cough cough, that, tell me."

To tell the truth, Zhao Kuo had been waiting for King Zhao to ask this question for a while.

After all, it is not uncommon to be able to pretend to be so legitimate.

Zhao Kuo coughed and told Zhao Wang the answer in his mind.

The newly-born Pingkangfang is only an experimental one right now, and it is the only one in Handan City, so it has a certain advantage, that is, there are no other competitors that are exactly the same.

The only location that Pingkangfang needs to focus on is the East Market in Handan City, which mainly sells cheap goods.

I don't want to know about Dongshi, but it has existed since the establishment of Handan City. It has become the favorite place for Handan people, or the people of Handan, to buy vegetables for hundreds of years.

So the question arises, how can we snatch people from Dongshi?

Zhao Kuo gave the people in Pingkangfang an idea, that is the low price strategy.

Before Zhao Kuo crossed over, there was a website called Taobao in his era. This website gradually became the largest shopping website in China by relying on the low-price strategy.

But after getting bigger, this website began to forget its original intention, and the things inside began to become more expensive.

But in the view of the website owner of Taobao, he now occupies almost all of China's cheap online shopping market share. It can be said that no one can fight against him. Those customers who buy cheap things from him have to buy as much as they want. , If you don’t want to buy it, you have to buy it.

It's a pity that the owner of this website didn't know that a new opponent appeared soon.

This new opponent, its name is Bing Xixi.

The rise of Bingxixi was beyond everyone's expectations at the time, because everyone felt that cheap goods had already been monopolized by Taobao.

So what method does Bingxixi use to break the monopoly of Taobao and rapidly grow into a new giant?

The answer is also very simple, it is cheap.

成本价一块钱的东西，在套包上可能会卖到8块或者10块，但是在并夕夕只需要卖到3块、4块甚至是2块钱。

For consumers of cheap goods, they are always most sensitive to price.

When they find that the price of commodities on Bingxi is far lower than that of Taobao, they will naturally and slowly turn to Bingxi.

In this way, in just a few years, the newborn Bingxixi has grown into a behemoth that can compete with Taobao, and is even more favored by capital in the market than Taobao.

Then turn your attention to Handan City in Zhao State, the principle is exactly the same.

Things that can be bought in Dongshi can also be sold in Pingkangfang now. Things that can be sold in Dongshi for 5 yuan can only be sold in Pingkangfang for 3 yuan or even 2 yuan.

In this way, these consumers will naturally be attracted by the low price, and slowly abandon Dongshi and turn to Pingkangfang.

You must know that the cost of living in Handan City is actually very high these years. Naturally, those rich people don’t care, but for the ordinary people at the bottom of Handan City who are struggling to survive, buying vegetables every day can save a few dollars. Money, this is definitely a very, very critical factor.

One month is enough time for the whole Handan City to know that there is a Pingkangfang, and the things sold in Pingkangfang are particularly cheap.

So when King Zhao appeared here, it was not surprising to see the bustling scene in Pingkangfang.

Zhao Wang finally realized it when he heard this, and said, "So, I thought it was a very difficult truth, but it is so simple."

Zhao Kuo smiled, and said to Zhao Wang: "Actually, many times, ordinary people at the bottom don't think about so many things. What they think is very simple, but officials are often used to To complicate things, I am used to thinking more."

After listening to Zhao Kuo's words, Zhao Wang was thoughtful.

Obviously, Zhao Kuo's words had a certain impact on the young King Zhao.

But on the other side, of course Zhou Shaofen couldn't just surrender so easily.

Zhou Shaofen questioned almost immediately: "Since the things in Pingkangfang are so cheap, how can he guarantee to make money?

Things like quality are always linked to price. Doesn’t anyone know the principle of one price for one product? "

Zhao Kuo shook his head, and looked at Zhou Shaofen like a fool: "Didn't I tell you just now?

The things in Pingkangfang have always been sold for 5 or 20 renminbi at the cost of [-] renminbi, but at least [-] renminbi in the East Market, and at least [-] renminbi in the West Market. This is the difference. .

So it is true that Pingkangfang earns less money to make money here, but how can they not make money?

As for the quality problem you just mentioned, it is actually not a problem.

Old man, come and tell me, what do you think of the quality of the things here in Pingkangfang? "

It was the old man who stood in front of King Zhao just now.

At this moment, the old man listened to the conversation between Zhao Kuo and Zhou Shaofen just now, and he admired Zhao Kuo very much. After hearing Zhao Kuo's question, he immediately said: "My lord! You’re right, in the face of a sufficiently low price, the so-called quality is really nothing, as long as it doesn’t kill you, we are all cheap lives, we really don’t pursue those so-called quality, all we want is to survive Will suffice."

After a pause, the old man's eyes turned to Zhou Shaofen, but this time, the old man's eyes were no longer the admiration he had just looked at Zhao Kuo just now, but full of disdain and contempt.

"Who told you that the quality of things in Pingkangfang must be very poor?

Let me tell you the truth, as far as the Wu’s tofu in front of us is concerned, I have lived for most of my life, and I have never eaten something so delicious as tofu. This delicacy alone directly surpasses all the food in the entire East City. food. "

The old man's words were still as loud as ever, and they were also loudly agreed by many people waiting in line in front of them.

"That's right."

"Let me tell you that the food you officials eat is good, but we ordinary people also have our own food. This tofu is from the food in Dongshi. It is very delicious."

"Scallions mixed with tofu, the gods don't change it."

Hearing such words, Zhou Shaofen's face became more and more ugly, burning hot, and cursed secretly in his heart: "These damned mud legs know how to fight against the old man!"

Zhao Kuo watched this scene and shook his head slightly.

Zhou Shaofen started from the position of Handan Commander, in other words, he was the highest official of Handan City.

But judging from his performance, it is obvious that he doesn't care about the lowest-level people in Handan City.

This situation is not just Zhou Shaofen, in fact, most officials in this era are like this.

What they care about is the black hat and political achievements, and the common people are just a tool for promotion to them.

As long as the common people can pay taxes and serve in the military, that's fine. As for how well these common people live on a daily basis, what does it matter?

This is not fair.

Zhao Kuo knew it was unfair before, but at that time he had no ability to change it.

Now he has.

Zhao Kuo smiled at Zhao Wang and said, "My lord, why don't you send someone to buy some tofu as well, and try it at home later?"

Zhao Wang touched his chin, and he was indeed curious: "Okay, let's buy some, go back and see how delicious it is."

Now that the matter has come to this point, everyone present knows that there is basically no suspense about the outcome.

But Zhou Shaofen still insisted: "What about the data?

Wu Xinjun, you have to show the data! "

Zhao Kuo nodded calmly: "Of course there are data, my lord, please follow me to Lizheng's home here."

A group of people went to Hu Ping's house in Lizheng.

Although Hu Ping can barely be regarded as an "official person" in Zhao Guo, where has he seen such a big battle?

Especially after learning the true identity of King Zhao, even his legs were frightened.

Fortunately, Zhao Kuo asked Hu Ping to report the results. Hu Ping also knew that now the king is in person, as long as he behaves well, he will be promoted, so he cheered up and reported to King Zhao.

"Returning to Your Majesty, in the past month, the taxes paid in the entire Pingkang Square totaled 820 taels."

After hearing this number, everyone present was shocked.

Zhou Shaofen swallowed, and suddenly called out: "This is impossible! How could there be so many?"

Fifty thousand dollars does not sound like much.

The ginseng sold by Zhao Kuo can be tens of thousands, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands.

But what you need to know is that in this era, more than 95% of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the ruling class like Zhou Shaofen and Zhao Kuo, and the vast majority of ordinary people can evenly share the last 5% of wealth. .

Therefore, for Pingkangfang, the tax of 15 here is too much.

Take the East and West cities in Handan City as an example, the West City pays more than 100 million in taxes every month, and the East City generally pays about 40 to 50 in taxes every month.

The West Market is high-end, and if you compare it with Pingkangfang, you must compare it with the East City.

It only took Pingkangfang a month to pay 10, or [-]%, of Dongshi's tax.

You must know that Dongshi has existed since the establishment of Handan City, and it has been accumulated for hundreds of years!Pingkang Square costs 10 a month. If this rate is followed, wouldn't it be comparable to the size of Dongshi in ten months?

It is a miracle that ten months can keep pace with hundreds of years!When King Zhao heard this number, he also took a deep breath, and said to Zhao Kuo, "Mr. Wu Xin, is this true?"

Zhao Kuo chuckled, and said to Lizheng Hu Ping who was standing respectfully at the side, "Come and tell the king yourself whether it is true or not."