At first, Xu Qin was just preparing to auction the soap formula to earn a sum of money to fulfill the restrictions given to him by Zhu Di. But think about the classic methods of later generations.
After hosting the Olympics, won’t the Olympic Village become a tourist attraction? Is there no one to accompany the auction of a valuable treasure?
So he took advantage of this important opportunity of auctioning soaps and tried his best to create the high-end taste of Zhaixinglou. This directly created his aunt, a popular female godmother in the Ming Dynasty’s aristocratic circle.
Zhaixing Tower was originally one of the few profitable businesses in the Duke of Wei's house. During this period, he almost emptied the Duke's house of Wei and asked his aunt to borrow almost all the things that could be used by the Xungui family.
By the way, some of the palace maids who left the palace were hired back. These palace maids had no skills in the palace all their lives, and they were too old to leave the palace. Basically, they were miserable.
He brought them here to give them a way to survive. It can be regarded as doing good deeds. But once they reach the occasion, they are experts and can add luster.
Here you will find the best material enjoyment, the most high-end education for female celebrities, and the most top-notch etiquette and skills training. In the future, there will also be top lady topics here.
The most high-end private customization is also produced here, which is only for the aristocratic circle and wealthy people. There are many people with money but no status. He must be very willing to send his daughter in and spend a lot of money to train her.
The most important thing is that you can get to know ladies here, the top ladies of the Ming Dynasty. Will be able to enter these families in the future.
Therefore, Zhaixinglou is positioned as a social circle for top ladies, a top training school for girls, and a top production base for privately customized luxury goods.
Soap attracts women, and what they experience here is not just soap, but also the best things that women can see. You definitely don’t just take away the soap when you leave.
After the auction, these wealthy men naturally understood that they must not underestimate the sense of smell of these businessmen. They are sharper than anyone else. Xu Qin believed them.
Xu Miaojin is the big shopkeeper here, and he even invited the Crown Princess to come and take charge. Of course Xu Qin also has his own little thoughts. The top luxury goods circle will naturally gather the top girls.
At that time, he will not get the moon first, but the beauty first.
The second thing is to take the opportunity to launch glass products. This thing is still considered a treasure in Ming Dynasty. It really started to appear on a large scale in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
The glass products were included in the auction, but in the end they were auctioned for a total of 650,000 taels of silver. These businessmen went crazy when faced with these four things.
It was far beyond Xu Qin's expectation.
The soap recipe seems to be a business passed down to future generations, and the long-term flow will benefit future generations. But this glass product is a dead thing. A half-foot-long glass Guanyin was sold for 80,000 taels and was begged to be taken away.
Be respectful to Guanyin, otherwise she will leave. The rest are all priced at 50,000 to 60,000 taels. Those who don’t bring that much money can just write IOUs.
So the young master hosted a large auction of nearly 500,000 taels of silver today, so he was naturally very excited.
Although he was excited, he did not forget to rush back to life and flatter Chairman Zhu immediately. After all, that flyer was no joke.
The boss had no choice but to say something, so he brought the things into the palace as soon as possible.
Of course, before he entered the palace, all the information about the auction had already been entered into the palace.
The record is on Zhu Di's desk. Zhu Di was very frightened when he saw it. More than one million taels of silver were obtained at an auction.
If the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance has this ability, why can't he do many things? Money is needed to compile the Yongle Grand Ceremony, money is needed for Zheng He's voyages to the West, money is needed to fight the war in Annan, and money is needed to build the city in the north.
The most important thing is that Oara and Tatar have been dishonest in the past two years, and the Northern Expedition also needs money.
"This guy is really good at making money." Zhu Di thought in his heart.
Just at this time.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of Wei wishes to see you." The young eunuch walked in and reported.
Zhu Di raised the corner of his mouth, thinking that you would come soon. Is this delivered to your door?
"Let him get out..." Zhu Di said with a calm expression.
Xu Qin trotted in and knelt on the ground skillfully.
"I have seen your majesty, long live my emperor. Long live my emperor." Xu Qin imitated the TV series and shouted long live.
"If you do this again, how come the dignified prince of Wei Guogong wants to become a jester?" Zhu Di said angrily.
Xu Qin deliberately flattered him. Since he had flattered him several times before, how could he not flatter him this time? Just be a jester, as long as you are happy.
"Your Majesty, if your Majesty likes it, I can work hard." Xu Qin answered without any bottom line. It is true that there are too many pigtails in other people's hands, so he naturally has to lower his attitude when asking for help.
"Rigoletto, I see that's not necessarily true. You are very brave." Zhu Di said coldly, and he was very angry about the flyer.
Xu Qin knew that Boss Zhu must be angry, after all, his flyer took advantage of others. Why don't you hurry up and add lubricant?
"Back to Your Majesty, I have just improved the craftsmanship of the 'True Face Soap Jade' and have produced a batch of new products to honor you. I also have a small gadget for you to play with."
Xu Qin was really willing to risk his own safety, at least he thought so.
"Oh, you still have some filial piety. I thought you had used up my uncle and threw him over the wall." Zhu Di said with a sneer.
Soon several young eunuchs came in carrying two large boxes and a small box. When I opened the big box, I found the new 'True Face Soap Jade', this batch is more powerful.
The first batch of transparent soaps made, and the patterns of dragons and phoenixes were pressed into the transparent soap. The craftsmen of this Ming Dynasty are absolutely reliable. As long as you learn the craftsmanship and process, he can come up with all kinds of tricks for you.
Vegetable oil soaps are now available. Xu Qin remembers food and fights, and he was the first to show filial piety to Zhu Di. It saves him having nothing to do and causing trouble for himself.
Zhu Di held the transparent soap and looked at it again and again, put it under his nose and smelled it again and again. He was still satisfied in his heart, but his face was dismissive.
"That's all. Don't think that this kind of small favor can make my heart beat. What is that?" Zhu Di said he was dissatisfied and honest, and wanted to see what was inside the small box.
The little eunuch opened the box, and Zhu Di couldn't help but take a breath. Even he, a wealthy emperor, couldn't help but be moved by it.
Inside the small box was a glass statue, as big as a bronze wine bottle, but it was so bright and transparent that it was rare in the world. After taking it out, Zhu Di was intoxicated by the refracted light, and even Ji Gang next to him showed greedy eyes.
In fact, in Xu Qin's eyes, this is just an inferior glass. Not to mention it's turbid and opaque, the shape is also extremely stupid.
Considered a typical substandard product of later generations, even the raw materials are substandard. There was no way he could figure out how to make the glass completely transparent without bubbles at this time.
The thing he has come up with now is definitely the only one in the Ming Dynasty. Glass cannot be made transparent, but crystal can be carved. But the texture is not as good as this.
This thing is much better than the four substandard products sold, mainly because it is big and the shape meets the needs of an emperor.
This product, which he considered substandard, was already a rare treasure in Zhu Di's eyes.
Zhu Di coughed twice. Stabilize your mood.
"Are you willing to give such a precious thing to me? Is your father willing to give it to me?" Zhu Di put down the glass bottle and said in a tone of voice.
He knew that this thing was better than the four items sold at auction, and was worth at least one hundred thousand taels of silver. This guy is still loyal. I felt a lot less angry.
"It's not for Your Majesty, it's for my uncle to play with." Xu Qin said quickly.
Although dedicating it to His Majesty and giving it to my uncle are both the same person, there is a big difference between them.
Giving it to His Majesty is a matter of business, but giving it to your uncle is a favor.
"Oh. Do you think I won't be angry like this? You are too bold. Do you know that if you change the emperor, you will be deceiving him and you can kill all nine of your clans?"
Zhu Di carefully placed the glass bottle, then slapped the table and cursed. Xu Qin was startled and thought to himself: Damn it, is it so serious? It's not like Lao Zhu is pretending to lose his temper.
Only then did he realize the danger of that flyer, and realized that he seemed to have stepped on a landmine again.
"Uncle, I know I was wrong. You know that I am ignorant and incompetent. I thought you could use it well, so I will use your reputation to promote it. Don't be angry..."
Xu Qin quickly apologized in a cute way, looking like he was ignorant.
"Huh, how can you write such a good poem without learning or skills? I think your head is on your butt. Have you ever thought about what the history books say about me, an emperor who loses his ambition by playing with things?"
Zhu Di slapped the table angrily.
Ji Gang remained motionless beside him, but he was very nervous inside, based on his understanding of His Majesty. At this time, Xu Qin and the entire Duke of Wei had reached a critical moment of life and death.
If Xu Qin answers incorrectly, he will add fuel to the fire today. The Duke of Wei's mansion is completely finished and will be uprooted.
It seems that His Majesty's anger has passed, but in fact he is just testing. Ji Gang was very nervous. He hoped that this dude would not disappoint him. He would have to offend His Majesty so that he could have the chance to establish a prison and hold the power of life and death.
Xu Qin suddenly understood that the boss was worried about his reputation because he was not in the right position, and Zhu Di cared about this very much.
I accidentally stabbed Ni Lin, which was really fatal.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what the history books say, but I remember that Taizu also ate sesame seed cakes and drank duck blood and vermicelli soup when he was still alive." Xu Qin directly moved out Zhu Yuanzhang.
Boss Zhu, your father does this, so you won’t be angry. Xu Qin's reaction was quite witty. But at the same time, my heart was racing, trying to think of a better way.
"Huh, Taizu enjoys himself with the people, but I am being used by you. And can that soap be compared with food?" Zhu Di said in a serious tone, as if there was a guillotine hidden behind his back.
It sounded like he didn't want to let him go at all, and he pressed forward step by step.
"Your Majesty, I really didn't expect this. But since Your Majesty asked, I have the guts to ask a question..."
Xu Qin recalled the impression of Zhu Di in his mind and decided to take a bold shot.
