"Did you really do this?" Lao Zhu asked in surprise. Seeing Han Du nodding, Lao Zhu put the mirror down casually.
This thing is certainly good. If there is only one, it must be regarded as a rare treasure. But since it was made by Han Du, it means that there will be no shortage of this thing. And things are rare and expensive, no matter what they are, once there are more of them, they will be worthless.
Lao Zhu asked casually: "How much of this can you make?"
"You can have as many as you want," Han Du said reservedly.
After hearing this, Lao Zhu nodded and said, "That's not bad, it can be considered a good business."
It's business, nothing else. Lao Zhu's meaning is very clear. There is no problem in making some money from this thing, but as for other things, don't think about it.
Han Du did not refute, but instead asked how much this thing could be worth. "Your Majesty, how much do you think this thing should cost?"
Lao Zhu curled his lips and said roughly, "Wuguan." Although this thing is much better than the bronze mirror, it is not as big as the bronze mirror after all, and it is not as heavy as the bronze mirror. Therefore, Lao Zhu gave the worst price for the bronze mirror.
Han Du was stunned when he heard this.
I felt weird in my heart. Lao Zhu really didn't know how to do business and didn't understand economics, but he still always thought about the people. Why did Lao Zhu give such a low price? He just thought that people could afford it.
But he didn't think about it, even the worst bronze mirror, could ordinary people afford it? Even if people have five guan of money in their hands, they will not use it to buy bronze mirrors, but will save them for emergencies.
Who can afford a bronze mirror is not a high-ranking official or a landowner or a squire?
What mirrors do ordinary people use? Even if you really want to look in the mirror, wouldn't it be better to get a basin of water? It’s economical, affordable, and available everywhere.
Lao Zhu saw Han Du's expression and knew something was wrong. Then he asked: "What? Is the price I gave you wrong? How much do you plan to sell it for?"
It was you who said you were wrong. I didn't say it, and I didn't dare to say it.
Han Du coughed twice and replied: "I plan to sell this small one for fifty guan. I will make a bigger one and sell it for a hundred guan. We can also design a dressing mirror with a stand and sell it for 50 guan." Five hundred strings."
How much grain does five hundred strings equal?
Lao Zhu's first reaction was to convert it into grain. After thinking that five hundred guan could buy tens of thousands of kilograms of rice, he took a deep breath. He couldn't help but cursed angrily: "You can't make enough money, right?"
Although Lao Zhu didn't know how much it cost Han Du to make this thing, he thought that ordinary bronze mirrors only cost five guan each, and Han Du could make money selling this thing for 5 guan.
After all, people can make money selling bronze mirrors, so why can't Han Du make money selling this mirror?
As for the technology, raw materials, and cost, these things were not within the scope of Lao Zhu's consideration. Moreover, as an emperor who sticks to his word, Lao Zhu never needs to think about it.
Facing Lao Zhu's wide eyes, Han Du quickly explained.
"I know that the emperor wants to sell this thing cheaper so that the common people can afford it and use it. But has the emperor ever thought about it? Even if it is a bronze mirror with five holes, it is not something that the common people can afford. . The people who can afford these things are never ordinary people, but the landlords, squires, wealthy businessmen, and high-ranking officials. And I also believe that these people should buy expensive things, and there is no need for ordinary people to buy them. purchase."
Ordinary people have tried their best to stay alive. Why waste the little money on things that are of little use to the people?
After a pause, Han Du continued: "And when I plan to sell this mirror, I will only accept treasure notes, not gold and silver."
Um?
After hearing what Han Du said, Lao Zhu felt a little strange. If Han Du is greedy for profit, then he should only accept gold and silver, not treasure notes. Why is it reversed now?
If something goes wrong, there must be a monster!
Lao Zhu played a few times with his fingers and asked attentively: "What do you think? Tell me."
Han Du nodded and explained: "I am thinking that the treasures in the world are like a pool. At the beginning, there was no water in this pool, but later we poured water into the pool to fill it. Some of the water has been lost. And those who privately print treasure banknotes are like some hidden springs at the bottom of the pool. They usually hide under the water and pour water into the pool. But we can only watch the water in the pool. There is more and more water, and there is no way to find where the water comes from."
"The only way to find these underwater springs is to drain the water from the pool."
Lao Zhu looked shocked, this is indeed a solution. Those who secretly printed treasure banknotes have now become Lao Zhu's closest enemy.
Privately printing treasure banknotes is a clear sign that they want to compete with Lao Zhu for money. And just because of this, Han Du made new treasure banknotes, but still dare not print them out and distribute them. Why? Isn't it just because issuing new treasure banknotes now will only benefit those who privately print treasure banknotes?
But Lao Zhu still has doubts, "How much does your mirror cost? If it is too high, then it won't work."
Han Du mentioned to Lao Zhu before that although the treasure notes issued before were not backed by gold and silver, if you want to recover them, it is not feasible without taking out real gold and silver. Not only do you have to take it, but even if the current treasure banknotes have depreciated slightly, if you want to recover them, you must buy them back according to the face value of the treasure banknotes.
Because Lao Zhu couldn't come up with so much real money, he had no choice but to hold on to the new treasure notes and didn't dare to issue them.
And even if there is so much real gold and silver, Han Du will not agree to exchange gold and silver for the previous treasure banknotes. Because since there are people who privately print treasure banknotes, no matter how much real money there is, they will be exchanged for pieces of crudely made paper by those who secretly print treasure banknotes. Unless all these people can be caught in the end and all the gold and silver collected, no matter how you calculate it, it will be a loss to grandma's family.
When Lao Zhu asked a key question, Han Du choked and coughed several times.
Said: "This, the cost is not high."
Lao Zhu's eyes widened, he looked at Han Du, and continued to ask: "How much does it mean?"
Han Du looked embarrassed and didn't want to tell the truth. But if you don't tell the truth in front of Lao Zhu, that would be deceiving you. If the truth is told, it would be strange if Lao Zhu is not jealous, then how will Han Du make a fortune in the future?
