Although Daliang has a large territory and abundant resources, its iron ore resources are not rich enough, and the quality of its output is also very average.
The Xia Kingdom possesses the top-grade mountain black iron, which can lift the most common iron from beams regardless of its hardness or density.
Once the trade relations between the two countries are opened, these black irons will enter the Daliang market in large quantities at a cheaper price than before.
As a man with a modern mind, Song Huan mastered the most advanced iron smelting technology.
Even processing that black iron into stainless steel is by no means difficult!
With more and more dark iron pouring into the market, it can be put on the agenda to organize craftsmen to build steam engines and greatly improve productivity.
Wouldn't it be a piece of cake to accelerate Liang's entry into the industrial age?
The more Song Huan thought about it, the more excited he felt, and he seemed to have foreseen the comprehensive industrialization of Daliang.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"
Seeing Song Huan looking like he was wandering in the sky, he frowned worriedly and reminded him loudly.
Prince Rong is good at everything, but he always likes to talk to himself, saying things that others can't understand, which makes people confused!
Although I can't understand it, the effect is obvious.
Take the matter of selling wine today as an example.
That day Song Huan brought up the idea of opening a live broadcast room and recruiting female anchors. Shen Mei not only couldn't understand it, but she didn't even understand what Song Huan meant!
Who goes to the market to sell things and doesn’t just squat in front of the stall and sell them?
According to Prince Rong, he has to use these explosive words and recruit beautiful female anchors...
What's the difference between that and the prostitutes in the brothel!
So from the beginning, Shen Mei rejected it from the bottom of her heart.
But Song Huan was very insistent, and even patted his chest with a heavy eyebrow to assure him that this must be a sure-fire deal.
Seeing that Song Huan was telling the truth, Shen Mei gave it a try with hesitation.
After all, he donated five thousand kilograms of tea leaves and helped Song Huan purchase a large amount of rare ingredients from Su Wenqiang. It really cost Chen Mei a lot of money!
In line with the attitude of treating a dead horse as a living horse, Shen Mei trained more than twenty so-called "female anchors" as Song Huan said.
Unexpectedly, the effect of bringing goods greatly exceeded Shen Mei's expectations!
Just now the housekeeper came to report that the results of just one morning's delivery quickly made Shen Mei recoup her entire investment.
This made Shen Mei look at Song Huan with admiration!
Such an unorthodox and unconventional method is so effective!
Shen Mei has been in the business world for many years, and has never seen such a lively sales scene!
Song Huan came to his senses after being called out by Shen Mei several times.
"It's getting late, Miss Shen, so I won't bother you anymore."
"Tomorrow, remember to do as I say. The sales of tea will definitely be much higher than today!"
Shenmei nodded and asked Song Huan: "My lord, how much should you price the tea?"
As soon as these words were spoken, even Shen Mei herself was a little shocked!
I don't know when, why did I rely on and trust this Prince Rong to such an extent?
Even on a simple issue like tea pricing, you have to ask him clearly!
Song Huan had already walked away, and the voice came in from outside.
"Just decide for yourself!"
Looking at Song Huan's disappearing back, Shen Mei's cheeks turned red and he responded in a low voice.
"yes!"
…
To the west of the city, the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"Master, there is a young man named Li outside the door. He claims to be the deputy general next to the general. He says he has something to ask for!"
Cheng Xun was sitting in the study dealing with government affairs. When he heard the butler's announcement, he raised his eyes in confusion.
"A young man named Li? The general's deputy?"
Isn't that Li Ping'an?
Cheng Xun was extremely confused.
In my impression, although I am the prime minister, I rarely interact with General Xu Rong.
When we met every day, we were just acquaintances, and we never exchanged more than a few words.
With such a casual acquaintance, how could Li Pingan go to his house to ask for an audience?
Cheng Xun had countless questions in his mind, but he still said to the housekeeper: "Go and bring him in."
"yes!"
Not long after, I saw Li Ping'an walking in with two boys, smiling.
"Master Prime Minister!"
"I have admired you for a long time!"
"I've always wanted to find an opportunity to visit you, but Prime Minister, you have so many things to do, it's really hard for you."
“I’ve never been able to find opportunities in my humble job!”
"Come on, quickly put down the gift I gave to the Prime Minister!"
Li Ping'an waved his hand, and the two boys placed the wooden box on their shoulders on the ground.
"This is a small token of my humble position. Prime Minister, please don't take it too little!"
Cheng Xun was obviously a little surprised: "Adjutant Li, if you come to my house as a guest, I will naturally welcome you at any time."
"But this greeting gift is unnecessary, it's too foreign!"
"No, no, no!" Li Ping'an insisted with a smile, "This is just a small thought of humble duty. Prime Minister, please do not refuse!"
"If you insist on refusing, it would be a bit embarrassing for you to hold such a humble position, wouldn't it?"
Seeing how persistent Li Ping'an was, Cheng Xun could only say politely: "Vice General Li is too polite."
"I wonder why Vice General Li came here today?"
Li Ping'an sighed lightly and said, "As the saying goes, you can go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything."
"I know from my humble position that the Prime Minister is busy with government affairs and has nothing to do on weekdays, so I don't dare to disturb you at will."
"But during yesterday's dinner, a major incident occurred in the Imperial Garden, which forced me to come to the Prime Minister for help!"
Cheng Xun was murmuring in his heart, if he had something to do, instead of going to the general to solve it, he would specially prepare a gift and come to him for help?
Although he didn't know what happened specifically, Cheng Xun could vaguely feel that this must not be a good thing!
"It doesn't matter, Vice General Li, as long as it's my responsibility, I won't refuse!"
Li Ping'an had known for a long time that although Cheng Xun, as Prime Minister of Liang Dynasty, had outstanding ability in doing things, he was really not good at dealing with people.
If we must find a suitable person to remonstrate with Emperor Liang about what happened last night, then this person can only be the Prime Minister!
Looking at Cheng Xunan's serious look, Li Ping'an knew that the other party was gradually falling into his own trap.
"I'm afraid the Prime Minister doesn't know something!"
"His Majesty held a banquet last night, and the ministers drank wine and composed poems. They were very unhappy."
"However, deep in the Royal Garden, in the darkest corner, something happened that was despised by everyone in the world!"
"Prince Song Yu secretly took the third princess of Xia Kingdom to the imperial garden and humiliated her extremely."
"The Crown Prince of Xia Kingdom even used this matter as a threat and took the opportunity to extort a large amount of expensive rewards from His Majesty as a betrothal gift for Princess Xia Kingdom!"
"We, Daliang, have just ended the war and are in ruins. How can we easily give away so much food, tea, official salt, treasures, etc. to others?"
"Isn't this bullying us?"
