Qin Ming was also surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect Cheng Mansion's wine shop to be so big.
But even so, if you want to provide alcohol to the entire Tang army for a long time, a workshop with several hundred people will definitely not be enough.
So Qin Ming shook his head, hesitated and said:
"Uncle Cheng, the buyer my nephew mentioned is the imperial court. And in the future, the imperial court may purchase for the army for a long time."
As a general, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but wonder after hearing this:
"Buying for the army? Why?"
Looking at Cheng Yaojin and Cheng Chumo's confused eyes.
Qin Ming sorted out his thoughts and found out that he could extract alcohol from wine, as well as alcohol's therapeutic effect on knife and arrow wounds.
And this morning, he discovered that there are safety risks in the places where refugees gather to spread the disease.
So I talked to Uncle Li in the afternoon about epidemic prevention methods and the role of alcohol.
I told Cheng Yaojin all these things.
The reason why Qin Ming confessed this matter to Cheng Yaojin was mainly because Cheng Yaojin would know about it sooner or later.
Instead of letting him know it from others, it is better for Qin Ming to explain it clearly and honestly, so as to gain Cheng Yaojin's favor.
After Cheng Yaojin listened, he sat on the main seat and was speechless for a long time.
I thought to myself, is this Qin Ming really a teenager?
As a civilian, he could not only see the problems in the refugee gathering areas, but he could also use his connections to make suggestions to the court.
And he was so lucky that he actually knew Master Miaoying.
The method of refining alcohol was taught by Master Miaoying.
It seems that I still underestimate this young man.
It's rare that this young man still has a kind heart. If the alcohol really has this effect.
Then this young man, invisibly, this young man did a great thing.
What's even more rare is that he could have reported the matter himself and received a commendation from the court, but he gave the credit to his elders.
When he met me for the first time, this boy was honest with me and didn't hide anything.
Where did Chu Mo find this monster?
But thinking of the usefulness of alcohol, he looked at Qin Ming with a serious expression and said:
"My dear nephew, you just said that cleaning wounds with alcohol can help them heal faster and reduce the number of wounded soldiers. Is this true?"
Qin Ming smiled and nodded:
"My nephew would not dare to joke about this matter even if he had the heart of a bear but the courage of a leopard. Besides, I have already given the alcohol to Uncle Li. I believe he will hand it over to the court for verification."
Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin nodded, then stood up and pulled Cheng Chumo.
Under Qin Ming's doubtful eyes, when he walked up to him, he saw Cheng Yaojin straightening his clothes, bowing solemnly to Qin Ming and saying:
"I, on behalf of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty who worked hard on the battlefield, thank you."
After saying that, he pulled Cheng Chumo who was in a daze next to him.
Cheng Chumo also reacted, bowed to Qin Ming and said:
"I would also like to thank Brother Qin on behalf of the Tang soldiers."
Upon seeing this, Qin Ming quickly stood up, helped the two of them up and said:
"Uncle Cheng, you are trying to shorten my life. Get up quickly."
"Brother Cheng, get up quickly."
Cheng Yaojin and Cheng Chumo stood up. At this time, Cheng Yaojin looked at Qin Ming again, and his eyes became more and more pleasing to the eye.
He pulled Qin Ming to sit down next to him and said:
"Since this alcohol is so important and purchased by the imperial court, we really need to think about it carefully. I wonder what my nephew has in mind."
Qin Ming pursed his lips, not knowing how to speak.
As if he could tell that Qin Ming might have concerns, Cheng Yaojin comforted him and said:
"Good nephew, although we just met today, my uncle can tell that you are a good son."
"Uncle Cheng, recognize you as a junior."
"We will be a family from now on. If you have any ideas, just tell us."
Qin Ming thought for a moment and then said:
"Uncle, this is what my nephew thinks. The effects of alcohol will definitely be reported to the court by Uncle Li today."
"Then your Majesty will definitely know that if our two families do such a big business, we will inevitably be jealous and cause trouble."
"So my nephew has an idea. What do you think of this business if we let the royal family take a stake?"
Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin thought for a while and thought to himself.
"This guy is a talent. It would be great if His Majesty can take a stake in this business."
"And I, Old Cheng, can still gain favor with His Majesty..."
"In addition, it is true that as he said, His Majesty already knows about such a big matter, but it is definitely not possible for our two families to do it."
"But since His Majesty is to be involved, I'm afraid the Cheng family alone won't be able to do it."
"It seems that we need to find a few more companies to do it together, so that it is safe."
Cheng Yaojin thought for a while and said:
"It should be possible to let His Majesty join the gang. After the court meeting tomorrow, I can go to His Majesty and talk about it."
"But my dear nephew, it's still not safe to just rely on our two families to cooperate with His Majesty."
When Qin Ming heard what Cheng Yaojin said, he also thought that it was indeed inappropriate.
The best way is, of course, to find a few more distinguished people to work together. It will definitely be safer to talk to Li Er in this way.
But he also wanted to hear what this historical celebrity thought and see what he said, so he looked at Cheng Yaojin with a smile and said:
"Uncle Cheng, what do you think we should do?"
Cheng Yaojin looked at Qin Ming deeply and said:
"My dear nephew, if you don't mind, I would like to find a few colleagues in the court to join us in this business."
Qin Ming heard this and said:
"My nephew has no objection. Everything depends on Uncle Cheng's instructions."
"By the way, Uncle Cheng, there is one more thing. In addition to the royal family, I also plan to let Uncle Li and the Prince of Hejian County become part of this business. They also have part in my nephew's teahouse and vegetable shop. I don't know. Does Uncle Cheng agree to this?"
Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin pondered for a moment. The Prince of Hejian County was considered to be a member of the general family, and he was also a member of the royal family, so he could join in.
He planned to talk to Brother Qin and Niu Jinda about the matter after the court meeting tomorrow.
Then go and talk to His Majesty.
So he nodded towards Qin Ming and agreed.
Then he said to Qin Ming:
"Okay, after I have settled the matter here, I will discuss the specific matters with my nephew."
"Well, okay, Uncle Cheng, after you have negotiated the person who will invest in the business, just ask your servant to send a letter to your nephew in Qinjiazhuang, Lantian County."
"My nephew will come to the house when the time comes."
Qin Ming saw that the matter was over and it was getting late, so he stood up and said goodbye:
"Uncle Cheng, Brother Cheng, it's getting late, so my nephew will go back first. Next time I come to Chang'an, I'll come and visit Uncle Cheng."
