Everyone agreed, and then Liu Yan entered the courtyard first, escorted by more than a dozen soldiers such as Miao Shao. Gao Chengming and other family heads followed closely behind and poured into the courtyard one by one.
At this time, the entire two-story cement house appeared in front of everyone. After observing the house up close, these merchants and gentry were even more shocked.
I saw that this cement house has a simple structure and does not have the carved beams and ornaments of previous houses, but it has as many beams and columns as it should have. In this way, the indoor space is much wider, and the interior can be placed more freely.
And what amazed everyone the most was that the whole house was made of the kind of cement Liu Yan said. Everyone came up to touch it and even knocked it hard a few times. It was just like Liu Yan said, just like stone. , extremely strong!
A businessman whispered to his companions: "If this kind of cement is used to build houses and courtyard walls, no matter how remote the house is, there is no need to worry about thieves. Such a strong courtyard wall cannot be broken open with anything, I'm afraid. The thieves set fire to it, but they couldn’t even ignite it!”
Another person also said excitedly: "Yes, and this kind of house can be built quickly, and the labor price will be reduced a lot. This is a business opportunity. Let's recruit a team of people to build houses or residences specifically with cement. We only need manpower." It’s enough, you can build several, or even a dozen, in a month, and these are real money!”
Next to him, Gao Chengming's eyes were also shining, and he was excitedly discussing something with several familiar family heads. Gao Chengming saw Liu Yan not far away and was hesitating whether to go forward and ask about the cement. However, he saw Song Gongming coming back and standing next to Liu Yan, reporting something in a low voice.
"It's better to wait."
Gao Chengming suppressed the doubts in his heart. Han Feng also appeared in front of everyone. Han Feng smiled and said: "Everyone, I am the head of the cement workshop. Now I will explain to you the process of cement." Related questions."
Hundreds of merchants and gentry suddenly became quiet and stared at Han Feng intently, fearing that they would miss some information. Everyone gathered in the originally spacious courtyard and squeezed forward involuntarily, hoping to hear more clearly.
Han Feng first ordered someone to bring a bag of cement, then opened the bag and took out some cement powder, and then said to everyone: "Look, everyone, this is cement."
"Ah, this cement is such a fine powder, how did it become as hard as a rock?"
"It's really magical. There are such strange things in the world. Fine dust can turn into something like stone. It's really worth the trip to see it today!"
Gao Chengming looked at the cement in the bag carefully and was shocked. Who created this magical thing? This person is really a genius in the world!
Everyone suddenly burst into exclamations, and then Han Feng continued: "When cement meets water in a certain proportion, it will become viscous. Then as time goes by, the cement slurry will slowly solidify, and finally solidify into The state of the house behind me is rock solid!”
After saying that, Han Feng called a few of his men and demonstrated it to everyone on the spot in front of dozens of family heads.
Of course, due to time issues, Han Feng just asked his men to demonstrate the specific steps and methods of preparing cement slurry, and then ordered people to bring over a few large wooden barrels.
"Please see, since cement takes more than an hour to solidify, in order to save time, I have prepared several buckets of cement slurry in advance."
Han Feng introduced everyone one by one: "This is the cement slurry we have just mixed with water in proportion. Please see, the cement slurry at this time is very thin, like soup."
"This is cement slurry that has been left for half an hour. It has become very viscous, like mud."
"And this bucket is cement slurry that has been sitting for an hour. It has basically been shaped. Although it is still a little soft, it has completely solidified."
"And this last bucket is cement slurry that has been sitting for an hour and a half."
After saying that, Han Feng ordered people to carry the bucket of cement slurry to the second floor of the cement house. After asking everyone to step back, the two handymen threw the entire bucket from the second floor.
With a bang, the solid wooden barrel was smashed to pieces, but the cement block inside was still intact like a natural boulder.
Hundreds of merchants and gentry immediately exclaimed when they saw this, and then they all asked about the selling price of the cement, and immediately expressed their intention to purchase a large batch.
Han Feng said with a smile: "The banquet organized by my family today can actually be called a trade fair. As the name suggests, I am here to show you the value of cement. Anyone who is interested can contribute money to purchase it. Since it is a trade fair, Naturally, I have prepared a batch of cement. If you are interested, of course you can buy some back."
"But what I want to talk about now is cooperation."
Gao Chengming said hello secretly. When he saw the display just now, he thought about whether he could invest money to join the business. After all, if he purchased goods from the cement workshop, he would have to remove a layer of profit in the middle, so he wouldn't be able to make much money.
So Gao Chengming was the first to clasp his fists and asked: "I don't know how to cooperate?"
Han Feng said: "This cement is an emerging industry. The output of this workshop alone is still very limited. As you may know, Lingshanwei and Aoshanwei are under the jurisdiction of my family. Starting next year, they will be distributed in various places. It is this cement that is used in large-scale construction projects and city defense repairs. When the people see the benefits of cement, they will naturally purchase and use it. There will be many places that need cement, and the demand will be very large. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ah!"
"So, you can use your money to build a cement workshop on your own, and then use your money to purchase cement formulas and manufacturing methods from here. From now on, you can produce cement and sell it on your own."
The method of making cement is actually not complicated, and it turned out to be very common. It is only a matter of time before the formula and process are known to others. This is incomparable to industries such as soap, shabu liquor, and glass, which can be kept secret through various means. In addition, cement is a large-volume consumable, and the output of a cement workshop cannot be used.
So Liu Yan simply took advantage of the fact that the cement formula and process had not spread, first sold the formula and process to make money, and then used the money to expand cement production, so that he could collect money from both ends.
“How much does it cost to buy the cement formula?”
Han Feng said with a smile: "The fixed price is thirty thousand taels of silver! After you buy the formula, I will send someone to teach the cement production process and provide a complete set of production facility drawings. Of course, if any of you have a small I was thinking that a few people would pool together 30,000 taels to buy the formula, and then go back and produce it directly, or even steal the formula from others to use, which is definitely not going to work!"
"Because only those who have purchased the cement formula from here are eligible to obtain the cement production license issued by the Industrial Department. Without this license, no one is allowed to produce cement privately. Violators will be confiscated and convicted by my family. !”
Everyone was immediately startled. At this time, Liu Yan's name was so popular. Who hasn't heard of it? Everyone was frightened.
At this time, a businessman with a moderate foundation clasped his fists and said: "This formula costs thirty thousand taels. In the later stage, a lot of money and food will be invested to build a workshop, purchase materials, and recruit manpower. Although the future of this cement is promising, but The initial investment is too high. I don’t want to open a cement workshop. I want to buy cement directly from you. Can I do that?”
Han Feng responded with a smile and said: "Of course. The cement produced here is 30 kilograms per bag and sells for 400 yuan per bag. No bargaining!"
"What!"
"Four hundred coins, only thirty kilograms?"
"After all, one pound costs more than ten dollars. Although it seems acceptable, it cannot support the large amount of cement used. In this way, the benefits of cement are really huge!"
Everyone was in a rage again.
After hearing this, Gao Chengming didn't hesitate at all, and immediately raised his arms and said loudly: "In that case, let Director Han take note: Aoshan Wei Gao Chengming is willing to pay 30,000 taels to purchase the formula, and at the same time, he will purchase another 1,000 bags of cement to take away today. !”
Everyone was dumbfounded when they saw this, and then they shouted loudly, either buying cement formula, purchasing cement, or signing a long-term supply agreement with Han Feng, and actually planned to gather a team to do it when they went back. Building business.
At one time, hundreds of merchants and gentry donated generously, and large orders flew to Han Feng.
Han Feng hurriedly called for his subordinates to come over and take notes. He also took the contract that he had prepared long ago and began to sign contracts with the family heads on the spot.
Han Feng said loudly from the side: "For those of you who want to buy cement, I promise that it will be shipped within half a year. Today, there are four thousand bags in the trumpet. The shortfall will be made up as soon as possible. Please help me." Forgive me."
Gao Chengming took the lead and said loudly: "Mr. Han, you are so polite. Guerrilla's credit is stronger than a rock. We naturally believe that it doesn't matter if we ship the goods later!"
Everyone agreed.
Soon, hundreds of merchants and gentry present all signed contracts with the cement workshop. Among them, there were seventeen merchants and gentry who wanted to buy the cement formula. In one day, the cement workshop earned fifty-one taels of silver from this alone!
At the same time, dozens of contracts for the purchase of cement were signed, totaling 230,000 bags, and the amount was also 92,000 taels of silver.
At this time, Liu Yan came out to greet everyone and said with a smile: "Congratulations to all of you. Today you have caught up with the great opportunities that the cement industry has just emerged. You will definitely make a lot of money in the future!"
"No, I have to thank you for your support."
"I have benefited from the honor of you, and I am here to thank you!"
All the merchants and gentry expressed their thanks one after another, and Liu Yan was also polite, and then asked Song Gongming beside him: "Are you ready for the banquet?"
Song Gongming said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the banquet has been prepared. Please come to the table with all the family heads."
"okay!"
Liu Yan clasped his fists and said, "Everyone, please come with me to the table. Chairman Han will arrange for someone to distribute four thousand bags of cement to you first, and the subsequent difference will be made up as soon as possible. Today, let's not get drunk here. You must have fun when you return!"
"yes!"
"I will follow your orders!"
The banquet lasted until the evening. By the time all the merchants and gentry had dispersed, Song Gongming had already arranged the manpower to send all of them back to their respective inns.
However, Liu Yan left one person behind, and that was Gao Chengming.
At nightfall, Liu Yan and Gao Chengming stood on the second floor of the cement house, looking at the lights in Aoshan Acropolis.
"Shopkeeper Gao has bought the cement formula this time. Where are you going to build the workshop?"
Gao Chengming didn't expect that he would be left alone. He was excited but also a little nervous. He clasped his fists and said, "Sir, the grassroots are planning to build a workshop next to Qianhu Station in Weixiongya, Aoshan, and then sell all the cement." To every state and county in Shandong.”
"Ha ha!"
Liu Yan looked at the nervous Gao Chengming and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, Shopkeeper Gao, we are just chatting casually. Although this cement is magical, it can only be used for construction. It is not a military weapon, so Shopkeeper Gao wants to go there." Sell it wherever you want, sell it to whomever you want, there is no taboo.”
Gao Chengming breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Liu Yan was very kind.
"Soon, I will be building roads and reorganizing the city defenses in Lingshanwei and Aoshanwei. The demand for cement is also very large, so shopkeeper Gao will build the workshop as soon as possible and put it into production as soon as possible when he returns. The output of cement , I hope that Shopkeeper Gao can give priority to selling to me for emergencies. Of course, the price must be calculated according to the market, and Shopkeeper Gao will never be treated badly."
Hearing this, Gao Chengming clasped his fists and agreed, and then said: "The grassroots will also write a personal letter to the other shopkeepers who are familiar with each other in their own name, and bring everyone together to sell the cement produced to you first. Please rest assured."
Liu Yan smiled and nodded. This Gao Chengming is a talent that can be developed. Maybe he can do more business with him in the future.
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