MMB Chapter 0087 Targeted Price Reduction, Head-on Confrontation
Chapter 0087 Targeted Price Reduction, Head-on Confrontation
the next day.
Gu Tong took half a day off and borrowed Dong Jun's fertilizer spreader to spread farmyard manure on 50 mu of saline-alkali land.
In fact, this 50 mu of land has already been removed from the category of saline-alkali land. He had previously tested the soil, and the soil has basically reached the acid-base balance, with a significant improvement in soil quality.
In addition to the effects of [Fertile Soil Enhancement Liquid], planting alfalfa also helps improve saline-alkali soil.
In addition, the alfalfa he planted has an exceptionally well-developed root system, which has penetrated more than two meters underground. The soil is loose and well-aerated, and there has been no sign of it becoming alkaline over such a long time.
Around 10 a.m., Gu Tong arrived at Salbu Village and joined everyone in raking and bundling hay.
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In Salbu Village, the 800 mu (approximately 53 hectares) of alfalfa fields took one and a half days to rake and bale. In Aikebai's 1000 mu (approximately 67 hectares) of alfalfa fields, the 1,000 mu (approximately 67 hectares) of alfalfa fields took two days to rake and bale.
Gu Tong gets up earlier than the crowing rooster every day. The day after fertilizing, he waters the 50 mu of alfalfa fields and feeds the sheep every day.
He was busy all day and had no time to graze the livestock, but fortunately he still had several tons of alfalfa stored at home.
After being treated with [feed enhancement liquid], the consumption of hay and concentrate feed is greatly reduced, and the growth rate of the sheep flock is accelerated to a certain extent.
Since Gu Tong gave Ilyas and Kurban a 20% discount on the price, Chen Liang's loading costs were borne by the two of them.
Chen Liang brought a forklift to work on his 1800 mu (approximately 120 hectares) alfalfa field and earned more than 14000 yuan.
The harvesting fee for Gu Tong and others was calculated at 80 yuan per mu, totaling 144000 yuan. Gu Tong received 57600 yuan, while Dong Jun, Aikebai, and Ma Dongwen each received 28800 yuan.
Aikebai also participated in the distribution, and whether he would hand over what he had to do when he got home was not something Gu Tong needed to worry about.
Gu Tong originally had only 1000 yuan left in his bank account. With the income of 10800 yuan from Hongqi Village and the 57600 yuan he had just received, minus the recent expenses (including gas) of 3400 yuan, the bank account balance was 6.5 yuan.
There is still an agricultural machinery subsidy that hasn't arrived yet. Once it does, his financial situation will be completely relieved.
"Pay back the borrowed money first, so you don't have to pay interest."
Gu Tong then repaid the 3 yuan he borrowed from the payment app. Since the loan period was short, the interest was negligible.
His bank account balance has returned to 3.5 yuan, and his remaining debt is only 20 yuan in bank loans.
the next day.
Gu Tong went to water the 50 mu of alfalfa fields early in the morning before returning to have breakfast.
After the meal, he rode his horse and herded the sheep to the pasture, where they could get some exercise.
Especially the chestnut horse, which had been locked up for so many days, was already impatient. Once outside, it carried Gu Tong for a couple of laps.
Accompanying them were Little Stone and another sheepdog, who were responsible for guarding the flock, while another sheepdog stayed in the yard to watch the house.
Upon arrival, the sheep began to graze leisurely, while Gu Tong lay down on the grass, gazing blankly at the blue sky and white clouds, actually taking stock of what he had gained during this period.
[Effective work (harvesting - hay gathering), Shennong value +210]
[Effective work (harvesting-baling), Shennong value +210]
[Effective work (irrigation), Shennong value +5]
Shennong Value: 1517 points
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The harvesting work during this period brought him a lot of Shennong points, and also improved his economic situation.
Next, he will apply fertilizer and spray pesticides to the 1800 mu of alfalfa fields, which will also yield a huge harvest.
Kurban and Ilyas were his benefactors, as well as the benefactors of the four-person group, who provided them with stable opportunities for development.
Although he offered some discounts, discounts for large clients are standard practice. The real reward for the two was the use of the synergist in the subsequent spraying operations (including labor and materials).
"Let's save these Shennong points for now and see how they go after we exchange them for the enhancement liquid."
Gu Tong then closed the panel, got up, and herded the sheep to another location to continue grazing.
It was afternoon.
He finished herding and returned home.
The bok choy in the vegetable garden has been growing well these past few days. Gu Tong rested for a while and then picked some bok choy. She then took out a piece of meat from the refrigerator, intending to make bok choy noodles.
Just then, Chen Liang called, saying that their village had 200 mu of alfalfa that needed harvesting services, and asked Gu Tong to come over and discuss it in person.
Because the matter was urgent, Gu Tong had no choice but to put down what he was doing and drive to Suktohai Village.
"Gu Tong, our village has a lot of alfalfa fields. If you can secure this 200-mu contract, there should be several hundred more mu in the future."
As soon as the two met, Chen Liang quickly explained the situation.
The reason he urged Gu Tong to come quickly was because Honghe's sales representatives were also active in several surrounding villages, and he was worried that if he arrived late, the other party would steal the order.
Gu Tong nodded, and then followed Chen Liang to meet with the employer.
"The standard harvesting service fee is 100 yuan per mu, which includes cutting, raking, baling, stacking, or loading. If you have any other requirements, we can discuss them."
Gu Tong quoted the actual price, which was quite reasonable, and he thought the other party should be able to accept it.
"I don't have any other requests, but could you please lower the price a bit more?"
The employer, a man in his fifties, instinctively began to haggle after hearing the quoted price.
"This is our first time working together. How about this: if you need additional fertilizer or pesticides later, I can give you a 20% discount."
Gu Tong remained unmoved and politely declined the other party's request.
The employer didn't care; he was always willing to try anything, whether it worked out or not.
The two were about to sign the agreement when his family brought in Honghe's salesperson.
Chen Liang immediately became displeased and said, "Old Cripple, what do you mean by this? You've already reached an agreement with Gu Tong, so why did you bring Honghe's people here again?"
"Old Lame Horse" was the employer's nickname, and Chen Liang blurted it out in his haste.
"What a coincidence, what a coincidence. What can I do for you?"
Old Crippled Horse gave an awkward smile, offered a casual explanation, and then looked at Honghe's salesman.
"It's still about harvesting your alfalfa field. Didn't you complain that our price was too high before? I specifically asked my supervisor, and we can give you a discounted price. We can discuss the specific price separately."
Honghe's salesman was a young man, around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a very serious expression.
He had previously discussed harvesting services with Old Lame Horse, offering 120 yuan per mu, to which Old Lame Horse replied that he would consider it. However, Old Lame Horse then brought a four-person team, and it seemed they had almost reached an agreement.
The salesperson immediately said that Honghe could lower the price, but didn't mention the specific price because they didn't want Gu Tong and Chen Liang to hear it.
Old Lame Horse's son then pulled him aside and whispered, "Honghe can offer 95 yuan per mu, but they require us to keep it confidential and not leak the price information."
"Okay, I understand."
Old Lame Horse turned his head and glanced at Gu Tong, making a decision in his mind.
Gu Tong is now "sharp-eared and sharp-eyed," and he could hear the father and son speaking very softly.
Unexpectedly, Hung Ho has also started a targeted price war. Is it preparing to completely block the four-person team in the agricultural machinery service market?
He then walked over and said:
"Okay, my previous quote remains the same. I can provide you with one aerial spraying service at 5 yuan per mu, with the option of either topdressing or spraying pesticides. If you agree, let's sign the agreement. If not, that's fine too. I'll wait for your reply outside."
After saying that, Gu Tong pulled Chen Liang out of the employer's house.
"Gu Tong, I'm sorry, I didn't know that Old Crippled Ma had already been in contact with Honghe."
Feeling embarrassed, Chen Liang offered an explanation.
"It's alright. Honghe's people are everywhere. If you want to get an order, you'll definitely run into them."
Gu Tong smiled and waved his hand, indicating that this matter had nothing to do with Chen Liang and that it was up to Old Cripple Ma to decide.