Because of Xia Jingyun's advice in Sishui Prefecture and Concubine De's recommendation during her return to Beijing, Zhang Dazhi was successfully promoted from General Supervisor Master to General Young Supervisor, and he became a formal official.
But he has just been promoted and has not accumulated much yet. He currently lives in Dongcheng.
As a big shot in charge of the entire Jiang Zuo Prison, the Chief Supervisor lives in the West City, where powerful people gather and enjoys the upper hand.
When Zhang Dazhi and Xia Jingyun arrived at the mansion where the eunuch was to be appointed, for the first time after arriving in the capital, Xia Jingyun felt the contempt he expected from such a high-class compound.
The concierge took away Zhang Dazhi's door sticker and let the three of them sit in the concierge. They didn't even bring the tea and wandered in to report.
After a while, he slowly walked back and said arrogantly: "Come with me."
Xia Jingyun didn't think it was a big deal. If you hide your identity and blame others for not respecting you enough, that would be a bit too harsh.
In a side hall, the concierge first let the two of them sit down, and this time someone served hot tea.
After a while, Cao Deli, the general eunuch, walked over slowly, pacing.
Unlike Zhang Dazhi, an old man with a technical background as a general supervisor, this supervisor who is in charge of general supervision does not have any craftsman's atmosphere. On the contrary, he has a strong civilian atmosphere. He has contempt for colleagues like Zhang Dazhi who have a craftsman background. , so that even an outsider like Xia Jingyun can see clearly.
He ignored Zhang Dazhi's greetings as he stood up and sat on the main seat, just like the concierge, sitting arrogantly, "Zhang Shaojian, it's the New Year now, what's the reason for you to come to my house in the dead of night?"
Zhang Dazhi said respectfully: "Eunuch Cao, I have taken the liberty to come here because I have important matters. This is the sworn brother of Concubine De, Jinke Jieyuan of Sishui Prefecture, and Young Master Xia Jingyun. I have something to discuss with the eunuch, so I asked my subordinates to recommend him." "
Cao Deli's expression changed. He thought of the rumors he had vaguely heard in the capital in the past few days. He leaned on the back of his chair and subconsciously sat upright. He also lowered his crossed legs. He didn't dare to lift his legs. He stood up and said, "I don't know if Mr. Xia can do it in front of me." I am disappointed but I hope you will be forgiven."
Xia Jingyun also stood up and returned the greeting, "I'm taking the liberty of visiting you, please don't be offended by Mr. Cao."
"Mr. Xia, please have some tea in the main hall!"
Xia Jingyun resisted for a moment, but when he saw Cao Deli insisting, he just went along with it and didn't insist anymore.
The two parties sat down in the main hall, and Cao Deli ordered his servants to change the tea leaves for the best, and then said respectfully: "I wonder if Mr. Xia is here, what advice can you give me?"
Xia Jingyun did not beat around the bush and said with a smile: "I heard that Mr. Cao is organizing people to develop precious mirrors recently. I wonder how the results are going to be?"
Cao Deli actually guessed Xia Jingyun's intention, but he didn't expect him to be so direct. He was stunned for a moment before he said: "Thanks to your Majesty's great blessing and the hard work of my colleagues, it is almost successful. By then, the nobles in the palace will be able to use it." .”
Xia Jingyun nodded, "In this case, it seems that my trip is in vain, so I won't bother you much, so I'll take my leave!"
After saying that, Xia Jingyun stood up and walked out.
one two three.
"Master Xia, please stay, stay!"
When Xia Jingyun counted to three, Cao Deli quickly stood up to persuade him to stay.
Only then did he realize that his so-called negotiation skills were completely useless in front of such a big shot who could break up with him at any time. So he looked at Xia Jingyun who stopped and turned around, and said with a bitter smile: "Young Master Xia is a genius. I have been studying this matter for a long time, but I really can’t figure it out, so I would like to ask Mr. Xia for some advice.”
Xia Jingyun half-smiled, "Do you think I can say it?"
Cao Deli sighed, stretched out his hand and said, "Master Xia, please sit down and talk."
Then he returned to his seat and asked, "How will Mr. Xia cooperate?"
"He is indeed a smart man." Xia Jingyun nodded, "Two plans. First, I buy glass from the general supervisor, one foot square, calculated at ten gold."
Cao Deli did not speak. Obviously, this plan did not satisfy him, a person who had already realized the huge profits brought by the mirror.
Xia Jingyun had no choice but to sigh to himself, that's how it is when talking about business. He hopes that the other person is a smart person, but is afraid that the other person is too smart.
"The second option is for you and I to cooperate, each doing our best, each taking what we need, and making a treasured mirror together, and we will share it in proportion."
In fact, it's not that Xia Jingyun can't make glass, but if he wants to make it again, it will cost a lot of money, and the time is a bit too slow, so for him, the best way is to directly use it to make glass. thing, for which he is willing to transfer part of the benefits.
Cao Deli thought for a while and offered his own price, "Six to four, six for me and four for you."
Xia Jingyun smiled coldly, "Seven or three, I'm seven and you're three. This is my bottom line. If you exceed this, there's no need to talk. I really don't believe it. It's such a big world and I can't buy glass anymore!"
"Yes. Within half a year." Cao Deli nodded directly, "At the same time, I want the secret recipe."
Xia Jingyun narrowed his eyes and looked at Cao Deli.
Cao Deli showed a winner's smile and said with a smile: "Mr. Xia, I can really guarantee that you can't buy such good glass outside."
He raised his chin in the direction of Zhang Dazhi, "You can ask Young Supervisor Zhang. Only General Superintendent of Daxia can make this kind of flawless glass. Not even the craftsman's house in Daliang in the north can make it."
Xia Jingyun said calmly: "Master Cao, it is impossible for you to even think about this and I will agree to it."
"But you have to agree." Cao Deli looked very confident, "In addition to the palace construction and weapons production, the general supervisor is also responsible for the gold, jade, jade, silk and satin, vessel embroidery, and exquisite skills. As long as we issue a ban , no matter who you find to give birth to you, we can turn him into a royal servant, so that the income will be used as a prisoner. Although Empress Dowager De is favored, being a prisoner is related to the interests of many people. I am afraid that she alone cannot do it. You convinced His Majesty."
He smiled and said: "What's more, His Majesty also needs this secret recipe very much. If the director gets the secret recipe, he can produce this kind of mirror in large quantities and then sell it to the world. Do you think His Majesty's inner treasury that has always been empty can be solved in one go? Is it drummed up?"
"So." Cao Deli said with a smile: "We are willing to hand over the majority of this profit to you, so that you can make a lot of money for half a year. This is already for the sake of Concubine De, which is enough to make a concession. Mr. Xia, please think twice. !”
Zhang Dazhi opened his mouth, but did not speak. Instead, he glanced at Xia Jingyun, indicating to him that Cao Deli had not lied to him.
Xia Jingyun, however, was completely unable to accept this condition and stood up immediately, "In that case, there is no need to talk about it. Please forgive me for disturbing you tonight."
With that said, he stood up and walked out again.
This time, Cao Deli didn't get up to try to stay, and Xia Jingyun didn't want to stay either.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Dazhi had no choice but to stand up, saluted Cao Deli, stood up and walked out.
"Brother, Superintendent Cao really didn't lie to you. Only the General Superintendent has this glass at the moment."
After getting on the carriage, Zhang Dazhi began to talk to Xia Jingyun.
"Brother, do you know where there are glass workshops in the capital, or in the surrounding states?"
"Where can you find that thing? Only the top dignitaries can afford it. They are all for royal use and are not personal at all."
Xia Jingyun frowned and remained silent.
"How about we go and give in? I'll go talk to Supervisor Cao. At least you can make a lot of money in the next six months, right?"
Xia Jingyun shook his head. Zhang Dazhi thought too simply. Now that he has the secret recipe, he can naturally take the big shot. But once the secret recipe is handed over, he will have no confidence and will be easily and casually manipulated by the other party. , but it’s too late to regret it.
"Let me think about it again, there must be a way."
(End of chapter)
