After Zhu Yuanzhang's celebration banquet.
Zhu Biao's wedding was finally put on the agenda. The whole city of Jinling was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and those who didn't know thought it was another Chinese New Year.
Ministers from all parties were also invited to Zhu Biao's wedding.
British government.
"This is the investigation result of the Market Transaction Management Department?"
Xiao Han asked Jiang You, who came over with the information provided by the Market Transaction Management Department.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Jiang You responded.
"Hmm... It's pretty much what I expected. Among their costs, transportation and craftsman fees are so high that the price of paper in Ming Dynasty remains high."
"That's it. It's been decided that the ex-factory price of our Daming Paper Factory is 30% higher than their cost."
"Whether those businessmen can survive depends on whether they are clever enough."
Xiao Han said, picked up a piece of paper, and wrote an order with two swipes.
These big businessmen involved in the papermaking industry of the Ming Dynasty actually have different preferences. Some have more reliable craftsmen, and some have better transport capabilities of raw materials and finished products.
Xiao Han was not sure what the reaction would be if the tiger of Daming Paper Mill suddenly pounced into the paper industry.
However, he didn't care. Xiao Han believed that with the living space he left for these businessmen, even if faced with the dimensionality reduction attack on the entire industrial chain production line of Daming Paper Factory, there would be someone who could break through and then stand up again. .
As for who survives and who goes bankrupt, Xiao Han doesn't care. As long as it doesn't collapse all of a sudden and a group of people fall, as long as Xiao Han doesn't let Daming Paper Factory directly saturate the industry, there will definitely be another one. A group of businessmen stood up.
This is not to say that these businessmen are all born with dog noses. Which industry has room for improvement can be seen at a glance.
But, if you don't choose the right one, you will end up selling your property and end up on the street.
Those who can persevere are without exception the lucky ones who make the right choice.
This is why later generations often say, don’t listen to the methods of successful people, and listen more to the lessons of losers.
Because successful people may not necessarily be able to tell which path will work, but those who fail must be able to tell at least one path and which path will not work.
"promise!"
Jiang You responded and immediately went down to arrange Xiao Han's orders.
After solving the problems in the paper industry chain, Xiao Han finally had some free time and started working.
Xiao Han has not yet written the textbook on industry and economics, but Zhu Biao has been waiting for it.
Naturally, Xiao Han couldn't let Zhu Biao wait too long.
In particular, "Da Ming Economics" must be arranged for Lao Zhu's family first. After all, the industry can be handled directly by oneself, but it would be too tiring to keep looking at the economy by oneself.
Whether the economy is strong or not directly determines whether a country's military is strong or not.
You know, the period of the Ming Dynasty was actually not considered an era of cold weapons. Genghis Khan had already used cannons when he went on expeditions.
By the time Lao Zhu established the Ming Dynasty, artillery and firearms were already very important for combat.
If you don't have enough economic strength, you won't be able to compete with others in terms of weapons.
Firearms are notoriously expensive.
"Snowstorm!"
Xiao Han had just sorted out a few pages when Zhu Biao opened the door and walked in.
"What's wrong?"
"You shouldn't be very busy right now, right?"
Xiao Han looked at Zhu Biao and couldn't help but ask.
"Ahem!"
"Mom made a potion for you, I'll bring it to you."
Zhu Biao coughed twice.
"Use me as a shield, right?"
Xiao Han looked at this good brother and couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
"Ahem!"
"How can you talk like that?"
"Aren't my mother and I also worried about you?"
Zhu Biao coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment.
"It's just in time."
"Our papermaking industry chain in Ming Dynasty is put into operation. Once we accumulate some funds, the industrialization of various industries in Ming Dynasty should also be put on the agenda."
"However, I think that in addition to industrialization, our country can also improve its industry. It is time for us to think about setting up an engineering college."
Xiao Han said to Zhu Biao.
"Isn't there a Ministry of Industry?"
Zhu Biao was slightly startled.
"The Ministry of Industry is the Ministry of Industry. It can be responsible for construction. Can they be responsible for training a large number of craftsmen?"
Xiao Han said to Zhu Biao.
"Okay, I have no objection."
"But what do you think of this candidate for the dean of the School of Engineering?"
Zhu Biao nodded directly.
"Shan Anren is pretty good, why not let him take on the role as well?"
Xiao Han asked Zhu Biao.
"No, no."
"The authority of a minister of the Ministry of Industry is already considerable."
"You said that industry is very important. If he is also allowed to take on this role, the power will be too much."
"Even if he is loyal, he cannot set a precedent to prevent those who come after him from being too late."
Zhu Biao shook his head decisively.
"Then who do you think is more suitable?"
Xiao Han asked Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao didn't speak. He just stared at Xiao Han with his eyes and remained silent.
"You want me to be?"
Xiao Han asked with his eyelids twitching.
"Any questions?"
"I think there is no one more suitable for you than Feng Xue."
"After all, aren't you the one who knows the so-called industry best in our Ming Dynasty?"
"I know you have a lot of good things hidden in your mind. Why don't you become the dean of the School of Engineering and take them all out?"
Zhu Biao said naturally.
"This... I'm okay in theory, but I'm not good in practice."
"You think I don't want to take out all those drawings?"
"I know the basic theory, but the blueprints are so complicated, who can memorize them directly?"
"Even if I become the dean of the School of Engineering, I can't afford it."
Xiao Han put his hand on his forehead.
"It doesn't matter, you use theory to guide the craftsmen we will select through the imperial examination and guide them to draw the drawings."
"Now that you are part of the Zhu family's royal family, you are now the British father-in-law, and you have become the dean. The backstage is strong enough and easier to manage."
"So, is there a more suitable candidate than you, Xiao Fengxue?"
Zhu Biao's words made Xiao Han slightly stunned.
It seems that this is indeed the case. I am no longer the Suning Marquis Xiao Fengxue who must always seek self-protection and cannot let go.
Now I am a member of the Zhu family in the genealogy, the British Duke Xiao Han.
Even Hu Weiyong, who is now very powerful in the court, is not good enough in front of Xiao Han. Xiao Han can crush him to death at any time as long as he is willing.
"Okay, in that case, I will be the dean of the School of Engineering. However, you still have to bear the name of the deputy dean, otherwise I will not be able to directly carry out edict-like operations in your name. no."
Xiao Han nodded.
"It sounds as if the decision made by you, a British citizen, is less effective than the imperial edict."
"Okay, just hang up."
"How are you doing with the Ming Dynasty's Industrial Essentials and Ming Dynasty Economics?"
Zhu Biao nodded helplessly.
"It's already being worked on. It will probably take some time to come up with it. After all, this is not the essential skills of Ming Dynasty agriculture or the laws of Ming Dynasty. Many things can be readily available."
"I have to summarize these two things from beginning to end myself."
Xiao Han rubbed his temples slightly.
It has to be said that compared to Wenzhaogong who directly compiles ready-made books, writing it yourself is a waste of brains.
"Haha! Okay, just drink the medicine first."
Zhu Biao laughed, and then saw Xiao Han quietly preparing to hide the medicine, and said.
"Yo! I still remember."
"Ruoyi, help me boil the medicine."
"You're telling the truth, mother. Doesn't my wedding have to come after you? Why are you so anxious to bring me the tonic?"
Xiao Han coughed twice and spoke without any embarrassment.
"Mom, aren't you worried that you are not in good health and that you suddenly won't be able to bear the supplement? You have to start with a small amount and get used to it little by little."
Zhu Biao chuckled. It was obvious that this guy also played a role in it.
Xiao Han:…
"I said, why is it only half a root? It doesn't look like it has grown yet."
"So, does the tonic need to be warmed up?"
"I'll ask Lao Wu next time."
Xiao Han said helplessly.
Under Zhu Biao's personal supervision, Xiao Han had no choice but to drink the Dabu Decoction, and then, the Crown Prince left with satisfaction.
"Zouyi, why are you still here? Is there something wrong?"
At this time, Xiao Han couldn't help but ask when he saw that Ruoyi was still in his study.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Queen wants you to start now...Yes, do you want you to get familiar with it first?"
"Yes, do you want Zoey to stay, stay here tonight?"
"I, I actually don't need a status...as long as I can stay with you..."
Ruoyi blushed and did not dare to look up at Xiao Han.
Although I had encouraged myself countless times before when I was making the tonic soup, I was still extremely nervous and shy when I actually spoke.
The stumbling voice became quieter and quieter, until finally it was completely inaudible.
Xiao Han:? ? ?
"What are you talking about, little girl?"
"Why do you keep thinking about these things every day?"
"Stop guessing about mother's intentions. Go back and have a good rest. I also plan to watch you get married as a member of my mother's family."
Xiao Han twitched the corners of his mouth, stretched out his hand, and scraped Zoey's nose.
How could he not understand Ruoyi's thoughts, but Xiao Han couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart as he had grown up watching her, just like his own sister.
"oh oh…"
Ruoyi snorted, covered her face and ran out.
I'm so ashamed, I still can't say such, such... such things.
For a moment, even Zoey herself couldn't tell whether she was more disappointed or relieved besides being shy.
Maybe, both.
They talked about nothing all night, and then the day came when the Ming Dynasty Prince Zhu Biao married the Crown Princess Chang Qingyun.
The banquet that had been prepared since yesterday was placed all the way from the palace to the outside by Zhu Yuanzhang.
The Ming Dynasty did not share the world with the scholar-bureaucrats, but shared the world with the people of the world. When the prince married, he should rejoice with the people and rejoice with the people.
Seeing the flowing water mat being carried out from the palace, the people couldn't help but widen their eyes.
"Official, official, these are..."
Finally, some brave people ran to the palace guards and asked.
"Blessed by God!"
"The emperor issued an edict!"
"The Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty is marrying Crown Princess Chang. I think that the people are hungry and cold and dare not enjoy the banquet alone, so I have arranged a flowing banquet in Jinling City to enjoy it with the people!"
Li Heng, the prince's internal officer who was helping everyone else, stood in front of the palace gate and read loudly.
"This, is this for us?"
Some people reacted in shock.
"Officer, sir, can we go over and eat?"
Some people asked the guards.
"Each person gets one. What you get depends on luck. Don't take too many away."
The imperial commander spoke, and then directed the guards to move out of the way.
Suddenly, the people were in an uproar. Those who were brave enough tried to get the dishes at the banquet, and successfully took them away. The atmosphere became heated for a while, and they all wanted to go forward to get them, for fear that they would be taken away if they were too late. gone.
"queue!"
"one by one!"
The imperial guard shouted coldly.
Immediately, the people were frightened by the momentum and began to line up on their own initiative.
Outside the palace, people lined up to eat, ah no, "receive the banquet."
Inside the palace.
Zhu Biao's wedding also officially began. The motorcade extended from Chang's house to the palace, and brought Chang Qingyun, who was dressed in a phoenix crown and haori, to the prince's east palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang is not a person who likes nonsense, so he didn't ask the Ministry of Rites to prepare any speeches. He simply said a few words and asked everyone to eat and drink.
"His Royal Highness, congratulations!"
Lan Yu stepped forward with a smile.
"Ha ha!"
"Same joy, same joy."
Zhu Biao smiled.
"Your Highness, our blue jade mouth is stupid. I won't say more. It's all in the wine. I'll do it. You can do whatever you want."
As Lan Yu spoke, she raised her head and drank a full bowl of high-strength wine produced by the British government in one gulp, making Xiao Han's face twitch.
Could it be that this bad habit of being self-reliant on drinking and doing things easily started to spread from this guy?
Damn it!
You deserve to be flayed later.
Seeing Lan Yu's bold look, Zhu Biao also had a stiff face. He resisted getting angry and asked Lan Yu to throw it out. Finally, he chose to give Lan Yu a face and took a small sip.
Drink dry, that's impossible.
Although compared to Xiao Han, Zhu Biao can be said to be as strong as an ox, but there is still a gap compared to humanoid animals like Lan Yu.
If this big bowl can be eaten in one bite, and if everything follows this standard from now on, Zhu Biao won't have to have a bridal chamber at night.
This is why he almost had Lan Yu drag him down.
The leader didn't know how to take it easy when he got married, he was just stunned.
Lan Yu was stunned, and others did not dare to play tricks on Lan Yu. They all came to Zhu Biao with small wine cups, and Zhu Biao responded happily.
For a time, the atmosphere in the East Palace gradually became warm.
"Come on, Biaozi, let's go together."
"It's getting late, it's time to leave. Don't keep your princess waiting."
Xiao Han raised his wine cup and finally said to Zhu Biao.
"OK!"
Zhu Biao smiled generously and drank the rest of his wine in one gulp.
Zhu Biao left, and Xiao Han was also ready to leave immediately, otherwise it would be difficult to leave if some people were to target him.
"Hey! Fengxue, the prince has left for the bridal chamber. Why are you leaving? Are you going to the bridal chamber too? Come, come, let's have a drink together. Let's show respect to the prince today. You won't come back until you're drunk!"
Just as they set off, Lan Yu's loud voice sounded from the side.
"I still have something to do. I have to write a book when I get back today. You drink first."
Xiao Han said to Lan Yu.
It's okay to drink, but you definitely can't drink with Lan Yu.
Otherwise, I would have to carry it back today.
"What are you doing on this big day?"
"Aren't you not giving the prince face by leaving so early?"
Lan Yu's face turned red and she shouted.
"If you can call him over to save my face, I will stay."
Xiao Han glanced at Lan Yu, then turned and left.
"General Lan is such a good drinker."
"Your Highness has something to do today, how about we finish what we didn't finish last time?"
But it was Tong Zhangshun who walked up to Lan Yu.
There is no danger in Jinling City, but now that Xiao Han has Jiang You by his side, Tong Zhangshun can feel relieved.
Therefore, Tong Zhangshun decided to have a good encounter with Lan Yu's arrogant Jin today.
"Come on, come on!"
"I've been looking forward to a showdown with Brother Tong for a long time. No one will bother me today. Let's decide the winner."
Sapphire is also a joy, and will not refuse anyone who comes.
Xiao Han returned home and continued writing Ming Dynasty Economics.
To break it down, it actually has to be divided into two parts: economics and finance.
People who don't understand may think this is the same thing, but those who have really studied it will understand that these are actually two theories, one only targeting the financial market, and the other targeting the entire economic system.
Although finance is completely useless to Ming Dynasty, after all, Ming Dynasty has just issued currency, and there is no finance at all.
But Xiao Han still has to write it down. After all, when the Ming Dynasty Baochao really takes hold in the future, Xiao Han will directly engage in the financial market in the Ming Dynasty, but it is a good opportunity to make a profit while the outside world does not understand.
Otherwise, when everyone understands the financial market and wants to harvest it arbitrarily, they will have to spend real money in it.
Xiao Han would naturally not want to miss out on this kind of business that relies on others not knowing the rules to deceive others.
Xiao Han planned to start summarizing the financial chapter after finishing the social and economic chapter.
After writing vigorously, Xiao Han couldn't help but stretch slightly.
"Your Highness, take a rest, don't exhaust yourself."
"This is the tonic sent by the Queen."
Zoey's voice sounded from behind.
"Today too?"
"Shouldn't I give the prince some replenishment today?"
Xiao Han said in shock.
"This...it is said that it was originally going to be given to His Highness the Crown Prince today. His Highness the Crown Prince specially gave it to you."
Ruoyi said to Xiao Han.
"Okay, okay!"
"What a good brother. If I had known, I would have been Lan Yu for once today."
"Put it here. I'll drink it when it cools down a bit."
Xiao Han gritted his teeth.
Let Zoë leave, then hold her nose and raise her head to drink.
"call!"
Heaving a sigh of relief, Xiao Han slowly walked out of the British Palace and took a car towards the East Palace.
Originally, Xiao Han was not interested in the bad habit of making trouble in the wedding ceremony. Normally, no one would dare to make trouble at a prince's wedding.
But today, because of Zhu Biao's behavior, Xiao Han planned to be the villain.
Just when he arrived at the gate of the East Palace, Xiao Han saw Mu Ying and He Wenhui supporting a man who was vomiting on the side of the road.
Obviously, Xiaopaicai couldn't hold on any longer.
etc!
This is…
Sapphire! ! ! ?
"Brother Lan Yu, are you still coming? Do you want to drink slowly?"
But at this moment, Tong Zhangshun walked out and faced Lan Yu.
(End of chapter)
