Ying Jiuxiao frowned when he heard Lin Feng's judgment.
Everyone likes wine.
Good wine is my favorite.
But making wine will inevitably consume too much food. Originally, the food in Da Qin was relatively scarce, and it was already quite difficult to keep the army and the people functioning.
Under such premise, it is impossible to support brewing on a large scale.
Ying Jiuxiao glanced at Wang Tang, and immediately Wang Tang understood. He sighed: "Mr. Lin, you are not in the court and you don't know the situation in Da Qin. I am in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs and know that Da Qin is short of finances, money and food. I want to It’s just not possible to make wine on a large scale.”
"To put it bluntly, once brewing is supported on a large scale, there will be food problems. Da Qin may have obtained a large amount of money in a short period of time, but once it comes to key wars, it cannot dispatch food. This is Da Qin's fatal crisis."
Lin Feng said: "Prince, you are wrong."
Wang Tang said: "What do you mean by this?"
Lin Feng explained: "First, the production of wine does consume a large amount of grain. But my winemaking does not simply consume the grain of Qin, but arranges for people to purchase large amounts of grain from Xia and Jin."
"Although brewing consumes grain, more grain also flows in. The money earned is enough to ensure food stability. The grain bought back is used to store and hoard on the one hand, and to continue brewing on the other."
"Second, the sale of alcohol. The target of making money from alcohol is not ordinary people, but the wealthy businessmen and gentry in Da Qin. Only these people can afford it if they have money."
"It will not have a big impact on ordinary people. In addition, there will be a continuous flow of wine, which will be sold to Jin, Xia, Qi, and even the northern grasslands."
"Such strong liquor is a must-have for people on the grasslands, so they can make countless money."
"Through wine, on the one hand, it will increase Da Qin's fiscal revenue and ensure the abundance of the treasury. On the other hand, it will buy food to Da Qin."
"Ying Gong and Wang Gong still remember my old strategy. Through the purchase of large quantities of grain, I raised the price of grain in Xia State, Jin State and other places, which reduced the grain they stored. This is beneficial to the Qin Dynasty."
"So brewing must be carried out. On the surface, it seems that it will consume a lot of food, but after it is put into operation, it will be different."
Lin Feng talked eloquently and continued: "This kind of wine consumes not as much food as imagined. But when we announced it to the outside world, it consumed a large amount of food. No one would know that the Great Qin court would use this to hoard countless of food.”
"really?"
Ying Jiuxiao couldn't help but asked in surprise.
"Of course it's true."
Lin Feng said: "If it doesn't work, what should I ask Ying Gong and Wang Gong to do? Even the wine business, excluding basic expansion and expenses, etc., I only account for 10% of the profit. The remaining 90% of the profit, I Hand it over to the Qin court and rush into the treasury."
hiss!
Ying Jiuxiao took a breath.
He was shocked.
Ninety percent of the profits were handed over to the imperial court, while Lin Feng only had 10%. This was extremely selfless.
Wang Tang looked at Lin Feng and was also surprised.
Ying Jiuxiao and Wang Tang looked at each other, feeling both shocked and happy.
Ying Jiuxiao took the initiative and said: "Mr. Lin, 10% of the profit is too little for you. This way, Da Qin owes you a lot."
Lin Feng shook his head and said: "Mr. Ying, I don't have to worry about food and clothing in Daqin. What can I do with so much money? In fact, even if the profit from wine is only 10%, once the channels for selling wine are opened, it will be a huge benefit."
"What's more, I, Lin Feng, want to make wine and sell wine. My original intention is not to make money. I want to use this to enrich the treasury of Great Qin, improve the foundation of poverty and scarcity in Great Qin, and allow Great Qin to change."
"That's the fundamental purpose."
"Although Qin's soldiers are brave and their officers are strong in combat, in fact, there are fundamental flaws. Therefore, we must improve the business environment and let Da Qin develop. In the future, I can use Da Qin to overthrow Xia."
Lin Feng said: "This is what I expect and want to see."
Ying Jiuxiao looked solemn and said solemnly: "Mr. Lin will live up to Great Qin, and I, Great Qin, will definitely live up to Mr. Lin. When it comes to brewing, I will report to His Majesty and fully support Mr. Lin."
Lin Feng said: "If there is Mr. Ying, I will feel relieved."
After a pause, Lin Feng suddenly said: "But right now, there is still a small problem."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "What's the problem?"
Lin Feng said: "The Lin family's business is probably being targeted. Today, a businessman named Tao Shang instigated a charlatan named Xu Banxia to come to the Lin family's Huichuntang drug store to cause trouble. At present, the drug store's business is so small , have all been targeted. Once the wine sales start to make money, I am afraid there will be even more giants who will keep an eye on the Lin family. "
Ying Jiuxiao nodded and said, "Wang Yue is the magistrate of Xianyang County, so he can handle this matter."
Lin Feng said: "I'm afraid not."
Ying Jiuxiao asked: "Why?"
Lin Feng said: "Tao Shang belongs to the prince. It is still difficult to deal with the prince, the crown prince of the country. Wang Yue's authority is not enough. I beg Gong Ying to report to your majesty and restrain the prince. Don't focus on my little money. I want to be rich. From the treasury.”
He brought it up directly.
Be fearless.
Prince of Qin, so what?
In particular, the reason why Lin Feng did this was because he wanted to see Ying Jiuxiao's attitude.
When Lin Feng arrived in Da Qin, he really planned to settle down in Da Qin, and even wanted to use Da Qin to destroy the Xia Kingdom to take revenge. But when it comes to Prince Ying Qi, how will Ying Jiuxiao deal with it?
This is what Lin Feng wanted to test.
When Ying Jiuxiao heard Lin Feng's words, he secretly scolded Ying Qi for being a bastard, but his expression remained unchanged and he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lin. I will inform your Majesty to ensure the smooth business of the Lin family."
Lin Feng confidently said: "Master Ying, Prince, business matters will naturally be solved commercially. If you want to make things difficult, I'm not afraid. If you want to compete with me in business, I'm not afraid either. As long as the people behind it don't interfere. , that’s enough.”
Ying Jiuxiao said: "I promise there will be no problem."
Having said this, Ying Jiuxiao continued: "Mr. Lin, the Black Dragon Token in your hand can be useful if necessary."
Lin Feng continued: "Right now, the brewing business has not officially started to be rolled out. Once it is fully rolled out, please ask Ying Gong and Wang Gong to arrange someone to take charge."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "The Hu Bu is the best at this. In my opinion, the Hu Bu is the one who arranges it."
Wang Tang said: "I will choose someone when the time comes."
Lin Feng explained clearly what happened to the pottery merchant and the prince, then changed the topic and stopped mentioning the pottery merchant's affairs. He continued to exchange glasses with Ying Jiuxiao, Wang Tang, and Wang Yue, and had a banquet with fine wine and delicious food. , guests and hosts enjoy themselves.
Lin Feng personally sent Jiuxiao, Wang Tang and Wang Yuehou away before returning to his house.
On the other side, Ying Jiuxiao and Wang Tang were in the same carriage, and Wang Yue had left alone. Ying Jiuxiao looked at Wang Tang and said, "Wang Qing, I also believe that the brewing industry can make money. How profitable do you think it can be?"
Wang Tang said: "From my point of view, at least every day is going to make money. No, using it to describe it is making money every day. This industry alone is enough to make the country rich. Because there is no such thing in the world." The wine is comparable to Lin Feng’s wine.”
Ying Jiuxiao said: "The Ministry of Revenue arranges people well."
"Please remember this!"
Wang Tang bowed in response.
Ying Jiuxiao stopped talking, and Wang Tang got off the carriage and left.
Ying Jiuxiao took the carriage and went straight back to the palace. At this time, Ying San came out secretly, bowed and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, the situation of the pottery merchant has been investigated clearly. He is indeed the prince's man."
"The pottery merchant's sister is the woman of His Royal Highness, so the pottery merchant acts more arrogantly."
"He arranged for Xu Banxia to go to the Huichun Hall run by Mr. Lin to cause trouble. He wanted to target Mr. Lin and get a share of the Huichun Hall. However, he was defeated by Mr. Lin in a few words and ran away."
"Hei Bingtai also intervened in this matter and gave Mr. Lin the news to ensure that he knew the news about Xu Banxia."
Immediately, Ying San explained the matter of Huichun Hall again.
Ying Jiuxiao said: "Why didn't you report it?"
Ying San said: "The matter I am thinking about is not too big. After all, it only involves the level of pottery merchants."
Ying Jiuxiao was silent for a moment and suddenly said: "The prince, King Yong and King Liang arranged for their son to study at Mr. Lin's house. How is the situation?"
Ying San said: "The prince's son Ying Dai, and the son of King Yong Ying Zha, once went to Mr. Lin's house, but they left again, saying that there was nothing to learn, and they never went there again. Only King Liang My son Yingxi has been studying under Mr. Lin’s knees.”
"Asshole!"
Ying Jiuxiao slapped her hand on the desk.
He looked quite angry and said leisurely: "The prince is becoming more and more perverse now."
Ying San hunched over and said nothing.
He would not interfere in this matter.
Ying Jiuxiao thought for a while, waved his hand, Ying San retreated, Ying Jiuxiao ordered: "Come here, summon the prince to the palace."
After receiving the order, the chamberlain turned around and left.
Ying Jiuxiao sat alone in the main hall, thinking about Lin Feng's special banquet. Lin Feng's banquet this time was not a special invitation. The banquet was just a pretext and there were things to talk about.
First, he proposed to make wine and expressed his true intention to work for Da Qin. This was the first level of meaning.
Second, take the opportunity to file a complaint and use Ying Jiuxiao to handle the matter and solve the crisis facing the Lin family.
Third, test Ying Jiuxiao to see how Ying Jiuxiao would handle matters involving Ying Qi? If Ying Jiuxiao wants to favor the prince, K is afraid that even if Lin Feng marries Bai Yuyao, Lin Feng will start to hide his clumsiness.
This is Lin Feng's intention.
"Since I have chosen you, I will naturally support you with all my strength. Why test it? In the face of Great Qin's century-old plan, what does the prince mean? As long as you live up to Great Qin, Great Qin will live up to you."
"I will not allow Great Qin Dong to fail."
The sound of long and low humming echoed in the hall.
Ying Jiuxiao looked solemn.
