When Jiang's father and shopkeeper Liu frowned, Jiang Shu, who had been silent, spoke.
"Perhaps you can try other fabrics, such as Sichuan brocade."
After years of enjoying food and clothing, Jiang Shu also has some knowledge of clothing materials.
"But the dignitaries in Beijing prefer silk, and few people buy Shu brocade." Shopkeeper Liu sighed, feeling that Jiang Shu's idea was unrealistic.
Jiang Shu pondered: "Whatever the dignitaries like and pursue, most of them follow the trend. As long as we change the direction of the trend, they can also like Shu Brocade."
Especially the ladies in the back house are very keen on pursuing fashion. Many times they don't care what is fashionable, they just want to have fun.
"This..." This idea was too risky. Shopkeeper Liu looked at Father Jiang hesitantly.
Father Jiang stopped pacing and asked, "How to change?"
Jiang Shu's apricot eyes flashed slightly: "I have a clever plan. Dad and shopkeeper Liu can seize the time to purchase Sichuan brocade."
Although Sichuan brocade is also valuable, its sales in Shangjing are not smooth and there is often a backlog. It is not difficult to purchase it.
"Are you really sure?" Father Jiang asked uncertainly.
This is no child's play. If the bet fails, the Jiang family will not only lose the profit from the silk, but also lose the Sichuan brocade they purchased.
"It's not enough to be successful in business, you also have to dare to make breakthroughs. Dad, you believe me." Jiang Shu's pretty face became serious.
Father Jiang thought for a moment and nodded.
"My boss." Shopkeeper Liu reminded him to think twice.
Jiang's father said angrily: "In business, there are profits and losses. Even if I make a mistake in my bet, I should give Shu'er some training."
When the father said this, shopkeeper Liu had no choice but to do it no matter how much he disapproved of it.
It was not his money that was defeated.
After the matter was settled, Jiang Shu and Jiang Fubing parted ways. Jiang's father is responsible for purchasing, and Jiang Shu is responsible for changing the style.
The biggest influencer among the dignitaries in Beijing was the eldest princess Yu Lan, so Jiang Shu went straight to General Pingxi's mansion.
"Why are you dressed like this?" Yu Lan was shocked when he saw Jiang Shu dressed in men's clothing, and almost didn't dare to recognize him.
Jiang Shu briefly explained the reason to her and the purpose of his visit.
"I asked you why you haven't come to see me for so long. It's because you went to study business." Yu Lan was surprised and admired her, but also had a hint of envy.
She envied Jiang Shu for being able to be himself as he pleased.
"Because it was just nonsense, I didn't tell the princess." Jiang Shu explained.
Yu Lan said: "Whoever stipulates that women can only marry and have children, and cannot do business, I support you."
"Thank you princess." Jiang Shu was very grateful and decided to make more winter clothes for Yu Lan.
"Sit down for a while, and I'll have someone go and measure mother and Yun'er." Yu Lan said and left.
Jiang Shu waited patiently.
After getting the measurements and the color and style that Yu Lan had measured, Jiang Shu started making arrangements when he went back and wrote a letter to Sun Yijun.
"There is no charge for making winter clothes. Is there such a good thing?" Sun Yijun stared at the letter as he held the letter, wondering if Jiang Shu had something wrong with his brain.
"Never mind it, as long as you have new clothes to wear." Sun Yijun put down the letter and went to find her parents to have her clothes measured.
In just a few days, Jiang's father and shopkeeper Liu purchased thousands of pieces of Shu brocade, enough for the silk shop to sell for two months.
Jiang Shu selected some excellent quality Sichuan brocade and asked the silk shop's best embroiderer to make the first batch of winter clothes according to the size requirements given by Yu Lan and Sun Yijun.
After personally checking that it was correct, Jiang Shu sent it to Yu Lan and Sun Yijun.
"I'm used to wearing silk in the past, but I didn't expect clothes made from Shu brocade to be so beautiful." Yu Lan tried it on and was pleasantly surprised.
Jiang Shu said: "Although Sichuan brocade is not as smooth and soft as silk, it has complex patterns, bright colors, and thick texture, which is more suitable for winter clothes."
Yu Lan smiled and joked: "Then this winter, I will leave all my winter clothes to you."
Jiang Shu responded with his mouth full.
As the end of the year approaches, various banquets are held frequently, and both Yu Lan and Sun Yijun receive many posts. When the two went to the banquet, they put on the Sichuan brocade winter skirts Jiang Shu made for them and walked around, attracting countless inquiries from ladies and ladies.
Zhuang Yun was studying in the Imperial College, and wearing Shu brocade winter clothes also attracted other students to follow suit.
Not only that, Sun Yijun also asked her father to wear Shu brocade when attending banquets, which gradually attracted the attention of other courtiers.
"Master Sun, the material of this dress is a bit special."
Master Sun followed Sun Yijun's instructions: "The Shu brocade from Jiangji Silk House is warm, comfortable and airtight, and is better than silk."
Yu Zheng, who was attending the banquet together, heard this and asked Zhufeng to order ten sets after returning home.
Once Yu Zheng went to see Yu Lan. Yu Lan saw his new clothes and was surprised: "You are also wearing Sichuan brocade?"
Yu Zheng also saw the same style of clothing worn by Yu Lan and said, "Did you also buy it from Jiangji Silk Store?"
Yu Lan shook his head: "No, Jiang Shu gave it to me, and she also gave it to her mother and Yun'er."
Yu Zheng was silent when he heard the words, and suddenly thought of something: "Master Sun's Shu brocade winter coat..."
"It's also a gift from Jiang Shu, and both Yijun and her parents have it."
Yu Zheng was completely speechless.
Jiang Shu gave Master Sun a winter coat, why not give it to him?
Does she think he is not as influential as Mr. Sun when he wears it?
Yu Zheng was a little frustrated and asked Yu Yuan to do another ten sets.
Now it was Yu Yuan's turn to feel depressed: "The material is so good, so you don't have to make so much at once, right? I still prefer silk."
Yu Zheng drank tea and said: "I think Sichuan brocade is very good. You can also make a few sets for Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang to show your filial piety."
"Ah?" Yu Yuan was confused and didn't understand what kind of medicine Yu Zheng was selling in the gourd.
Yu Yuan is a laid-back prince who spends his days visiting the capital with friends when he has nothing to do. After a few times, the young masters all put on Shu brocade winter clothes.
In less than a month, Shu Brocade has become a new trend in Beijing.
When dignitaries began to pursue Shu brocade, most other silk shops mainly produced silk, and only Jiangjia Silk Shop had a wide range of Shu brocade styles, which ranked first.
"My boss, Sichuan brocade has been selling well recently. Do you want to continue purchasing?" Shopkeeper Liu asked with a smile.
Jiang's father flipped through the account book and narrowed his eyes: "Cai, hurry up and purchase before other silk shops react."
"Besides, you go and visit some Shu Jinyuan merchants, and I'll talk to them personally."
"Yes." Shopkeeper Liu responded.
In the teahouse opposite Jiangji Silk Shop, a man in silk clothes was sitting at the window drinking tea, but his eyes were fixed on Jiangji Silk Shop.
Seeing Jiang Shu and Jiang's father walking out of the silk shop, the man in silk clothes narrowed his eyes.
"Is he the one who made Shu Brocade so popular?" the man asked the attendant opposite.
The attendant glanced at Jiang Shu and said, "Yes, I have never seen him before. He suddenly appeared next to Boss Jiang two or three months ago."
"Go check it out, the more detailed the better."
"yes."
Jiang Shu disguised himself as a man and followed Jiang's father. Only a few shopkeepers and uncles of the Jiang family knew about it, but no outsiders knew about it.
Therefore, they mistakenly thought that Jiang Shu was an expert invited by Jiang's father from elsewhere, and wanted to poach or destroy him.
In the evening, at the Jiang family dinner table.
"Dad, how well did I do?" Jiang Shu proudly asked Jiang's father for credit.
"Very good, you are a natural businessman, courageous and resourceful." Father Jiang expressed his sincere admiration.
After getting the answer he wanted, Jiang Shu raised his eyebrows and said eagerly: "Dad, I have an idea."
Jiang's father's hand shaking the vegetables asked: "What do you think?"
"I want to open my own shop." Jiang Shu said.
