Song Huan turned his head and looked at Liu Qing aside, and saw that his small eyes were also bursting with ecstasy, and was shocked to realize his current transformation.
When we first met, he was the biggest dandy in the capital, the son of a notorious corrupt official.
Now, he is also busy working on his career.
Isn't this a transformation?
"Oh, by the way," Song Huan suddenly remembered the main purpose of his trip, "I almost forgot about the business."
"Two days ago, I asked you to have a casual meal at the houses you met before to keep in touch."
"did you go?"
Liu Qing nodded hurriedly and said: "Let's go!"
"We haven't seen each other for many days, but those guys are still so enthusiastic, so enthusiastic that I feel a little embarrassed!"
"I wonder why Your Highness asked me to invite them out?"
Song Huan said: "There are two reasons why I want you to establish a relationship with them."
"First of all, I have a big, profitable deal that I want to do with them. Do you want to hear what it is?"
Liu Qing's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard that there was business to be done.
"certainly!"
Song Huan continued: "The businessmen you know are as rich as the rest of the country, and now they can be said to have both fame and fortune."
"But the thing they lack most is something they can't buy no matter how much money they have."
"This thing is called status!"
What Song Huan said is true.
Today's Daliang advocates "ruling the world with culture."
The person with the highest status must be a scholar.
The so-called "everything is inferior, but reading is high" is the life creed of countless literati in Daliang.
Although the imperial examination system has not yet been implemented in Daliang today, these scholars have no merit and fame to obtain.
But learned people are extremely respected wherever they are.
After scholars, there are doctors, farmers and craftsmen.
The status of a businessman belongs to the bottom of the ladder, just above the lower class. He is a typical person who has money but no status.
Liu Qing nodded and asked doubtfully: "What do you mean by this, Your Highness?"
"Could it be that you want to sell your status to these businessmen?"
"Could it be that...you want to sell your position to them?"
Thinking of this, Liu Qing took a breath of cold air.
Some businessmen have made money and made a fortune, and then they try every means to improve their social status.
Spending money to donate money is naturally a shortcut.
It's just that since the late emperor came to power, he has severely cracked down on such behavior.
Up to now, donating officials is still a phenomenon that Emperor Liang severely cracked down on.
Prince Rong has a great reputation throughout his life. Could it be that he was temporarily confused just to make money...
"Ouch!"
Liu Qing was lost in thought, but unexpectedly he received a slap on the head from Song Huan.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Is this king the kind of person you say?"
Liu Qing covered his head and smiled sheepishly: "Of course not, hehe!"
"You have a villainous heart!"
"But Your Highness, apart from donating officials, what other ways can you do to help these businessmen gain status?"
Song Huan smiled slyly: "Do you still remember the large number of glass tableware and glass accessories used at the banquet last night?"
"According to the rules of the palace, these things have been used by Xia Kingdom envoys and will not be used again after being used once."
"It can only be left in the warehouse to eat dust!"
"But, if these things are sold to those wealthy businessmen at high prices..."
Speaking of this, Liu Qing's eyes lit up!
"Yes, Your Highness!"
"These glazed utensils are exclusively for the royal family, and they have even entertained envoys from the Xia Kingdom!"
"If these businessmen buy it and take it home, they will definitely take the opportunity to brag that they have the same money as the royal family!"
"In this way, their status will naturally be higher, and they can easily distance themselves from ordinary businessmen!"
Song Huan nodded in approval and said, "You are really smart. You can make sense at a glance."
"Moreover, since we want to improve the social status of these businessmen, we must not sell to them in the most ordinary way."
"It's about selling it with great fanfare and making everyone aware of it, so that they can have more face!"
"Pay willingly!"
"Paying money willingly?" Liu Qing was puzzled, "How can you do it willingly?"
Song Huan spit out two words: "Auction!"
A high-profile auction is the best way to attract attention.
At the auction, these wealthy businessmen will do their best to increase the price in order to obtain the same colored glaze from the royal family and to save their own face.
When the time comes, are you still worried that these colored glazes cannot be sold at a good price?
"Not only do we need to sell these colored glazes, I will go back to the warehouse of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to see if there are any other items that can be put up for auction."
"At that time, the businessman who wins the bid will also receive a handwritten greeting card from me."
"In this way, wouldn't their social status be slightly improved?"
Song Huan's proposal made Liu Qing couldn't help but applaud him!
"Absolutely amazing!"
"Your Highness, this method of yours is absolutely brilliant!"
"Those businessmen have the most respect, and they will definitely fight for it!"
"Your Highness, how did you come up with such a wonderful idea?"
Song Huan smiled and said: "Of course we have to grasp their psychology first."
"Doing this business with them is just one of the purposes."
"The second purpose is to attract sponsorship for several factories in the industrial zone!"
"Pursuing...sponsorship?" Liu Qing scratched his head in embarrassment, "Your Highness, what does this mean?"
Song Huan explained: "Nowadays, the national treasury is not very wealthy. It is unrealistic to open so many factories in the western suburbs and all take money from the treasury."
"If these patriotic businessmen can provide financial support for opening factories, I can apply to my father to grant them the title of 'Honorary Royal Businessman'."
"After becoming an 'honorary merchant', you can travel in a covered carriage, wear silk and satin, and study in a hall."
"In this way, these businessmen will naturally be willing to sponsor, and our factory can open smoothly."
“Isn’t it a win-win situation?”
After listening to Song Huan's explanation, Liu Qing was eye-opening and amazed!
"Your Highness, your mind is really not that of an ordinary person!"
"No wonder you told me to keep in touch with these businessmen!"
"ox!"
"It's really awesome!"
As the son of the Minister of Household Affairs, Liu Qing has been dealing with many wealthy businessmen since he was a child.
I have met many legendary businessmen, but none of them has a genius mind like Prince Rong!
Liu Qing couldn't help but wonder, what happened to the once foolish fourth prince to become the brilliant Prince Rong now?
Liu Qing originally wanted to flatter Song Huan again, but when he saw Pingting's figure standing outside, Liu Qing immediately shut his mouth quickly.
"Your Highness, please leave quickly!"
"It seems someone has been waiting for you outside for a long time!"
