In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

Wang Xingguo didn't go drinking because he was going to Xiehe Hospital the next day to exchange fish for something, and he also needed to call that leader.

He had to get to the bottom of it; otherwise, he wouldn't feel at ease. If it were just him, he could simply leave his family in his spatial dimension and run away.

But with so many members of the Wang family, if they all knew about the existence of this space, the secret couldn't be kept.

He could trust his own family members a little more, at least he had given them serious instructions and they could keep the secret. But with so many people in his clan, he couldn't rest easy.

The next morning, Wang Xingguo yawned as he went to wash up and then ate breakfast.

The clan assigned two members to cook. They were busy preparing three meals a day and only worked in the evenings to help sell goods. They didn't have to worry about anything else.

After finishing breakfast, Wang Xingguo rode his bicycle to the branch office. He needed to make a phone call first because the phone number belonged to that person's family, not his workplace.

The person who answered the phone was a woman. Wang Xingguo asked her to let his supervisor answer the phone. Two minutes later, the supervisor answered the phone.

Wang Xingguo told the other party without reservation about the current situation of the place, and how the large number of people coming had deterred the real black market players from coming. He also requested instructions from his superiors.

"I understand your concerns. Here's what I'll say: this isn't a black market; it's a supplement to the special needs market and the state-run market. The purpose of our experiment is to see if having a place where goods are sold at high prices but can be purchased without ration coupons could alleviate the current rampant black market situation."

The results over the past few days have been quite good. At least some of our cadres and their families are satisfied. They don't need to go to the black market to buy supplies, and they are willing to spend money. So the experiment can be considered a preliminary success. Next, I will arrange for someone to come to you the day after tomorrow at noon and incorporate all of you into the subordinate units of the commercial system. You can organize your own manpower to purchase agricultural and sideline products in the countryside. Our supply system will also open up a procurement channel for you.

Your next task is to continue working diligently. You must hand over the grain and non-staple food supplies provided by the supply system at full price. As for the supplies you purchase yourself, you must hand over half of the net profit, and the other half is yours to decide how to use it.

Wang Xingguo was overjoyed. He quickly asked, "Sir, the black market can buy gold and silver coins at a discount. Will we continue doing this kind of business in the future?"

"Of course we'll do it. Why wouldn't we? From now on, all the gold and silver you receive must be handed over, but your costs will be deducted from the settlement amount for the supplies. As for the difference between the discounted price and the purchase price, it all belongs to all of you employees. Kid, focus on doing this job well, and stop thinking about all that nonsense. Don't tarnish the reputation of your fallen grandfathers, understand?"

"I heard you. I will remember your words and will not let my grandfather and the others be disgraced..."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Xingguo had very mixed feelings. Although he had to hand over half of his profits, they had become a regular army!

By the way, is the "director" the leader mentioned his own position?

However, time was tight. Wang Xingguo needed to rush to Xiehe Hospital to exchange fish for other goods, and he also planned to return to Gaobeidian to hand over the grain, so time was still very limited.

However, after learning about the arrangements made for his group, Wang Xingguo felt much more relaxed.

He had been under immense pressure these past few days. He was worried about how to help his family escape if things got out of control.

Now that he no longer has to worry about it, Wang Xingguo feels a great weight lifted off his shoulders and is visibly relaxed.

So many people were trading fish that the most sought-after item became the eel. People from all over the country came here, and quite a few people ate eel to improve their health.

Therefore, the groups that came to exchange fish were clearly divided: locals from Beijing and northerners mainly competed for crucian carp, while southerners mainly competed for eels.

Having finished exchanging the fish, Wang Xingguo didn't waste any time. He packed up his things in a secluded spot and headed towards Gaobeidian.

Five pigs were exchanged for 3,060 catties of corn, 3,060 catties of barley, and 1,530 catties of japonica rice at the Second Brewery.

Er Gouzi traded ten pigs for 3,200 jin of rice, 1,600 jin of wheat flour, 1,600 jin of millet, 1,600 jin of sorghum, 1,600 jin of buckwheat, and 1,600 jin of cornmeal.

Wang Xingguo needed to pay 10,100 jin of corn to the non-family members who were pig farmers. All the corn in the package only amounted to 4,666 jin. He planned to take out all the barley and sorghum as well, and have the clan exchange them for corn to pay them. The excess would go to the clan.

He plans to save the millet, wheat flour, and rice, and then use them to help his people get through this difficult time when there is a food shortage in the second half of next year.

Upon arriving at the location, Wang Xingguo, seeing that no one was around, took out the bags of grain, rode his tricycle into the village, and notified Wang Changshun to arrange for someone to transport the grain.

Wang Changshun first arranged for several militiamen to go out with guns to guard the grain by the roadside, and then slowly arranged for more people. An hour later, the grain was brought back.

Wang Xingguo asked Wang Changshun to call all the people in charge of the clan together for a meeting.

Seeing Wang Xingguo's serious expression, Wang Changshun hurriedly went to inform someone to come over, and had a duck killed and dishes cooked to entertain Wang Xingguo.

When everyone was there, we also had lunch.

Wang Xingguo briefly explained the leader's arrangements to the people in charge of the clan, and instructed them: "Some people were assigned fewer people to go to the city last time, and some were assigned more. I don't know the specifics. So I'm giving you ten more slots. You should assign some young and strong laborers to come back to our village as purchasing agents to buy chickens, ducks, eggs, and other things. Anyway, once you get to the city, you'll work in my market first. When the people the leader assigned arrives the day after tomorrow, your household registration will definitely be changed to urban household registration. At that time, those who work in the market will also be considered city dwellers."

The crowd was delighted; they were naturally happy to have more of their clansmen working in the city.

Workers represent a stable income, so when they receive their wages, they can support their families and improve their financial situation.

Although the Wang family has a fortune, it belongs to all the Wang family members. Most of the family members are actually not doing well, and they are still quite poor in terms of money.

Otherwise, people wouldn't be so supportive of Wang Xingguo's idea of ​​opening a black market, such a risky thing. It's just that everyone is poor!