Liu Pan looked at the noisy crowd and shook his head: "I don't understand."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "The wealth in the world is inexhaustible, how can we enjoy it alone? The power of one person is so small. Only when everyone works together can we become powerful. Although these tables and chairs can be imitated by every family. But Han Xingtang's The brand name launched today represents orthodoxy and nobility. Anyone with some authority will naturally disdain to imitate and will only buy, otherwise they will be laughed at."
"That's it!" Liu Pan suddenly realized, nodded and said: "Good day, sir!"
Liu Qi smiled proudly. People in ancient times did not have brand awareness. When opening a store, they just randomly set up a brand name and did not think about publicity and inheritance. It was a huge loss.
Moreover, although Jingzhou is the most affluent place in the world today and the people are happy, ordinary people still cannot afford these furniture. At best, they have to promote it and build it themselves.
In his time, in the countryside in the 1970s and 1980s, every household had to hire woodworkers to make furniture, let alone two thousand years ago.
Liu Qi never thought about making money from ordinary people. His target was those aristocratic families with strong family fortunes, high self-esteem and a desperate need to save face.
How can Jingzhou develop without trying to find ways to dig out their capital and let money flow?
When the courtyard was busy, drums and music were playing loudly at the door, and the Xi family finally arrived. The head of the family, Xi Wen, wearing a long robe and jade belt, with an elegant demeanor, led a group of Xi family's children through the door.
Liu Qi ordered someone to report to Liu Biao and came forward to greet him first. Song Zhong and others who were looking at the furniture also came to salute him. Song Zhong was the hired matchmaker and was highly respected.
As they walked up the steps, Liu Biao had already greeted him from the back hall. These celebrities often came to interact with each other in Japan. At this time, the meeting became more cordial, and they entered the hall after greetings.
At this time, everyone discovered that the original furniture in the government office had also been replaced, especially the public case in the main hall, which was two feet taller and carved with dragon and unicorn patterns, making the government hall more majestic.
Kuai Yue quickly came to the front of the hall, pointed to the large chair at the back and sighed: "This chair is very majestic."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Yes, this chair is named 'Taishi Chair' because it is designed for the main hall. Only people with high moral standards and high respect cannot sit on it."
Even Liu Biao saw this kind of chair for the first time. He stepped forward and rubbed the chair with his hands, nodding and praising: "It's really different, good, very good..."
Xi Wen observed everyone's expressions, stroked his beard and smiled: "If this set of tables and chairs were placed in the hall at home, with an imperial chair on the left and right, wouldn't it be much more elegant to treat people?"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "There is a set in the living room, which has been furnished. There are coffee tables, desks, etc. on the left and right. If you are interested, you can go to the living room to drink tea later and experience it."
These tables and chairs are all made according to the furniture specifications of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. They are placed in the hall with a calm atmosphere. The real space is right in front of them, and everyone is moved.
Xi Wen's second son, Xi Guan, saw that Liu Biao was still observing the chair and said, "Although Liu Mu has abdicated, he has never sat on the Grand Master's chair. Why not give it a try?"
Liu Biao stroked his beard and nodded, stepped forward and sat in the chair, placing his arms on the armrests. As expected, his aura changed, and he was much more majestic than the original kneeling posture.
Everyone praised it, but Song Zhong said: "Although this thing is good, it is not in line with etiquette. If it is used in the court, the public case is higher than the long book case, and it may exceed the regulations."
What he said made Liu Biao stand up hurriedly, and all the officials also frowned slightly. If the court cannot be used, and it is displayed at home, wouldn't it be suspected of overstepping its bounds?
Liu Qi waved his hands and smiled and said: "Song Gong's words are wrong. The purpose of self-made utensils is to facilitate things. It is the natural way to reform the old and make new ones. If we blindly cling to the old and keep the weak, wouldn't we still be feeding each other naked?"
Liu Xian nodded and said: "What the eldest son said makes sense. In the past, King Wuling of Zhao was riding and shooting in Hu uniforms, and he became the hegemon! If Jingzhou uses these utensils, everyone will benefit, and if they are promoted all over the world, it will naturally become a ritual!"
Liu Biao was now extremely satisfied with Liu Qi and fully supported him. Without any explanation, he pulled Song Zhong to sit down in the Grand Master's chair and said with a smile, "How about giving it a try, Lord Ming?"
Song Zhong sat in the chair, grabbed the armrests with both hands, moved his buttocks, and said after a while: "It's really unique. In recent years, the old man's muscles and bones have become stiff. When sitting in front of guests, his knees often hurt and his feet are numb. If you use this chair , it will be much easier from now on.”
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Since the Song Dynasty is recognized, I will send a set to the house immediately, and there will also be bookcases, etc. Sir, he is constantly writing and can help."
Song Zhong hurriedly waved his hand and said: "A gentleman loves money and gets it in a wise way. I am an old man who has received a salary without merit. I really don't dare to take it."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Sir, he wrote a book to leave to future generations, and to teach future generations, they should have these furniture. Besides, I can't thank you for being a matchmaker. This set of tables and chairs is a token of my gratitude."
Liu Biao stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Since it's Quanzi's wishes, Ming Gong doesn't need to refuse, right?"
Song Zhong cupped his fists and said, "I feel ashamed to be so old."
When Xian Liu saw Song Zhong nodding, he immediately said: "I don't know how much this set of tables and chairs is worth. I want one set in the official residence, not two sets!"
Liu Qi said: "The tables and chairs in the hall are made of fine ebony and golden nan. The prices are higher. If you want cheaper ones, go outside..."
Liu Xian waved his hand and said: "No, no, no, I want the best, two sets of the best!"
Kuai Yue also said: "I also need three sets in my house, and they need to be made of golden nan."
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All of a sudden, all the officials crowded over, and the most prestigious Song Zhong's house had set up a trick, not to mention Liu Biao's family.
Every house has a high table and chairs. If you don't have these at home, wouldn't you feel inferior to others when you receive guests?
Most of the people in the hall are from wealthy families, and no one wants to use cheap materials from outside, so they all order the best.
Liu Qi hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Everyone, it will take time to order the tables and chairs. Someone will come to register later. Today is for the engagement and guests, and it is time to hold the banquet."
Only then did everyone wake up and all said they were being rude. They took their seats according to their seats. It was their first time to sit and eat, and they were very excited.
At this time, banquets had also begun to be set up in the courtyard. Everyone was sitting on square tables and benches, all of which were novel and novel, and they were all discussing the furniture.
As for the marriage between Liu Qi, the number one person in Jingzhou today, and the most extraordinary woman of the Xi family, no one has mentioned it.
In the evening, the banquets ended one after another, and everyone went to the courtyard to register. Several famous scholars were invited by Liu Neng to rest in the study. These people could only be accompanied by Liu Biao.
There are desks, chairs, four treasures of the study, and a large conference table in the study, so naturally there is another large order.
Xi Guan quietly found Liu Qi and complained in the tone of his brother-in-law: "The eldest son gave Song Gong a set of red sandalwood furniture as soon as he asked. Do you know that it is worth more than 300,000 yuan? How can you just give it away?"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Not only does Duke Song want to give it away, I also plan to give two sets each to Shuijing Villa and Wollongong."
"Hiss - that's millions of dollars!" Xi Guan took a breath and said with a headache: "Although the eldest son is trying to win people's hearts, being so generous is definitely not a way to make money. This is too failed... too failed. "
