Feng Quji and Xiao Zhengtai had no personal relationship on weekdays, so when he saw Ying Feiyu entering the door, he knocked over the tea cup in a panic.
But he still admires this child who has just been in the palace for a year!
In terms of merit, he, an old man who has worked in the court for decades, does not have as much merit as others in one year!
Not talking about those inventions, just talking about pacifying the Xiongnu, it may not be completed after several dynasties and generations. They easily brought the Great Chanyu back in a few months.
Moreover, except for ammunition, there was no need to transport any supplies of food and grass, and the casualties of the soldiers were minimal. For this alone, he admired him very much!
It is precisely because of this that the young master cannot be allowed to live up to his words!
"Feng Shangshu can rest assured about this. Although the steam engine factory is my private property, it is also an industry that benefits the country and the people. Besides, I will not let the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry work in vain. In addition to the normal salary, each of them will In addition, how about I pay twice as much, give one half to the craftsmen, and confiscate the other half?"
Xiao Zhengtai smiled calmly, not worried at all.
"Um... Young Master, are you sure you are not afraid of someone impeaching you?"
Feng Quji thought for a moment and raised his eyebrows in question.
If the young master pays a salary to hire craftsmen, even if it is private work, it is still acceptable. At least it will increase the income of both the craftsmen and the court!
Even if someone impeaches someone, they can get away with it.
"The steam engine produced by the steam engine factory is a source of power and is essential for textile factories...!"
The young master smiled and continued: "In order to prevent the Xiongnu people from rioting and assimilate into our Daqin people as soon as possible, I will not hesitate to purchase wool at a high price. This will benefit the country. I will build my own factory and hire workers at a high price to provide jobs for the people. This is a position that benefits the people. I use my own money to do this kind of thing that benefits the country and the people. Even if someone impeaches me, whose side do you think the ministers will side with?"
After hearing this, the worry on Feng Quji's face had completely faded away, leaving only joy and doubt.
Fortunately, the Ministry of Industry can make money and this guy doesn't have to be impeached.
What’s puzzling is that after hearing this, he doesn’t even know what the hell this steam engine is!
Anyway, it sounds like a very important thing that textile factories can’t live without!
"Young Master, can the wool you purchased really be made into clothes and quilts after being spun?"
He wanted to inquire about this matter carefully in the court, but he could not delay the discussion of politics, so he waited until now.
"Of course, the reason sheep can survive the cold winter safely is because of their thick wool, so wool has very good warmth retention properties. Whether it is made into clothes or quilts, it has very good warmth retention properties!"
Xiao Zhengtai gave a brief introduction.
"But those sheep are dirty and have a strong fishy smell. Not only do you feel disgusted when you wear them, others will also dislike them, let alone covering them up all night long!"
Thinking of the smell on the wool, Feng Quji couldn't help showing a disgusted expression.
"The dirt on the wool can be treated by washing and rinsing, and the odor can be treated by soaking in salt water and drying in the sun. After combing, it can be spun and dyed!"
There are not many chemical additives in this era, so we can only rely on these traditional methods to clean the wool.
"Can it also be dyed?"
"Of course, the wool is snow-white, so naturally you can dye it any color you want!"
"After so many processes and then being woven into clothes, the price must be very high, right? If the common people can't afford it, the young master will lose money if he can't save it!"
Feng Quji frowned, genuinely worried for him.
Purchasing wool from the grasslands is indeed a good way to dispel the rebellious intentions of the Xiongnu people, but it must be purchased over a long period of time. If it is collected today but not collected tomorrow, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction among the Xiongnu people. Not only will it fail to achieve assimilation The effect will be counterproductive!
"Feng Shangshu, don't worry, I know these things well!"
Xiao Zhengtai did not disclose the future benefits of the textile factory, but only smiled mysteriously.
After that guy Zhang Han took a stake in the wine shop and tasted the benefits, he would use every opportunity to encourage him to do business.
Therefore, he also kept a careful eye on making the business of this textile factory look expensive and unprofitable, and it was all about benefiting the people.
In this way, many people can be dissuaded!
"That's it. I will order someone to draw the drawings later. After the drawings are completed, I will ask the young master to make a decision!"
Seeing that he was full of confidence, Feng Quji had nothing to worry about and immediately agreed.
"Thank you!"
The young lady also held her white and tender hands, jumped off the chair, and led the people away.
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"Dad, during the time our restaurant opened, business has been booming. Every day we are packed with guests!"
In Xianyang City, Cui Mansion.
Cui Sheng, who had just opened the restaurant and was promoted from young master to shopkeeper, came to Cui Jingtong's bedside and said with a happy face.
"Well, I guess you did something serious!"
From the opening of the restaurant to now, the housekeeper has reported the situation in the store every day.
Knowing that the restaurant was making money, he felt much better and his health was better than before. He could go around the yard every day!
"The tiger father has no dogs. If the master's business is doing well, the young master can't do any worse...!"
Cui Cheng, the butler, immediately flattered me and said with a smile on his face: "Master, the young master goes to the restaurant at dawn every day and doesn't come back until late at night. He has lost a lot of weight!"
"Well! It's really hard for you to go out early and come back late during this period!"
Cui Jingtong nodded with satisfaction.
Although he has never gone to the restaurant to see it in person, every day when he wakes up, his son has already gone out and has not come back even after going to bed at night. He is really working hard!
"Dad! I am the eldest son of our Cui family. If I don't work hard, who will work hard? You just have to wait and see...!"
Cui Sheng raised his head and said with a proud smile, "The cook hired by our restaurant has cooked for the Minister of War, and his skills are very good. As long as you eat in our restaurant once, I guarantee that you will never look down on anyone else again!"
"Master, although our restaurant was bought at a high price, it is in a good location. It is opposite Jixiangju. They stick to the old rules and have not improved their dishes. Since the opening of our restaurant, they have stolen many of their customers. I heard Recently I have started to think about changing hands!”
Butler Cui Cheng bowed his waist, narrowed his mouse eyes, and said with a smile.
"What? Changing hands? They are the same winery as ours, but this century-old brand in the city is actually changing hands?"
Hearing this, Cui Jingtong sat up from the bed and was shocked.
"Dad, that's right. I also heard it mentioned by a customer in the store, saying that when I was eating at Jixiangju, I saw someone come to ask about the price!"
Cui Sheng nodded firmly.
