Although Zhao Hao opened a small stove in the palace for survival reasons.
We often use local ingredients to cook modern cuisine.
But the Qin Dynasty did not cook, so buying this restaurant was considered part of his business empire.
Xianyang East Gate is in a very good location with all kinds of shops.
When it's busy, there are huge crowds of people.
If it is paired with special stir-fried dishes, it will be difficult not to make money.
"Young Master is in a good mood today. I wonder what your plans are after this restaurant is sold? Is it just out of emotion or do you have other ideas?"
A uniquely decorated room exudes a refreshing fragrance, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.
In front of Zhao Hao's desk was a dignified and elegant beautiful woman.
At this time, while making tea for Zhao Hao, she asked Zhao Hao with a smile.
Zhao Hao looked at her for a while, his heart moved slightly, and he asked curiously: "Are you the Ba Qing family?"
The beautiful woman in palace attire smiled noncommittally and said calmly: "Are the dishes and drinks in this restaurant still in line with your taste?"
"Tell the truth?"
"nature."
Zhao Hao pouted: "The truth is, the food is bland, the wine is boring, the food is tasteless, it's a pity to throw it away."
"oh?"
The beautiful woman in palace attire was stunned for a moment, and then she said unconvincedly: "The food may not taste as good as in the palace, and the wine may not be as good as in the palace, but in Xianyang City, or even in the thirty-six counties, there seems to be no comparable This restaurant is better!"
"I don't compare the food and wine here with those in the palace!"
"Then Young Master is saying that you have had better food and wine elsewhere?"
"That's right." Zhao Hao replied sincerely.
"Oh? Is there really a better restaurant in the world than my Liuheju? Ba Qing didn't even think about it."
The beautiful woman in palace attire looked surprised, with a bit of suspicion in her eyes.
Zhao Hao smiled: "You are indeed Aunt Qing!"
"?"
A black question mark slowly appeared on Ba Qing's forehead, and she couldn't help but ask: "What do you mean, Master? This title of "aunt" seems a bit inappropriate, right? Or did I hear it wrong?"
"The speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention. You can appreciate it carefully."
"this……"
Ba Qing was confused by Zhao Hao's words and froze on the spot, looking at him with confusion.
Zhao Hao smiled and said nothing.
He remembered that there was a very famous businessman named Ba Qing in the history of Qin.
This Ba Qing is a widow.
According to legend, she was the earliest female entrepreneur in history and the richest woman in Qin.
Even the mercury in Qin Shihuang's mausoleum was refined and transported by the Baqing family.
You know, according to later archaeological discoveries, there were hundreds of tons of mercury in the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang.
One can imagine how big the Ba Qing family's property is.
According to historical records, the Baqing family used their financial resources to protect the peace of the country and provided funding for several major national projects.
Even the First Emperor valued her very much and respected her as a "chaste woman".
Of course, this is only official history, and there are also unofficial histories.
According to unofficial records, the First Emperor had an inexplicable relationship with the Ba Qing clan.
If you think about it carefully, it is not impossible, because the First Emperor hated businessmen very much since Lu Buwei.
Even if he wanted to support a businessman, why did he choose this Ba Qing family?
If this Ba Qing was not as beautiful as Zhao Hao had seen, Zhao Hao might have felt that the First Emperor might really value her talent. But this Ba Qing clan was so beautiful that Zhao Hao felt that all the concubines in the palace were inferior, including that Hu Ji.
"Dad, you can't really have an affair, right..."
"What did the young master say?"
"Huh? Oh, it's nothing..."
Zhao Hao muttered something casually, but he didn't expect that Ba Qing heard it and couldn't help but wave his hands with embarrassment.
Seeing him like this, Ba Qing smiled, poured a pot of hot tea, and asked the maid to bring it to Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao soothed his awkward mood while blowing tea.
He actually wanted to gossip about the relationship between the First Emperor's father and the Ba Qing family. If there was really an affair, he wouldn't mind bringing it together.
After all, who wouldn’t like such a beautiful aunt?
I just don’t know what the attitude of the First Emperor’s father is.
If it's because of secular concepts, then we have to change them, and we are all unified, but we still can't do whatever we want?
This is not the right thing for the First Emperor to do!
Boldly pursuing what you love is the true nature of a man.
Father, times have changed.
If the First Emperor knew that his son was helping him chase women, his expression would probably be quite wonderful.
Maybe someone will say: Thank you, I was honored.
At this time, I heard Ba Qing say softly: "Do you really want to buy this restaurant?"
"Um?"
Zhao Hao was stunned and raised his head: "What does this mean? Could it be that you regretted it?"
"I, Mr. Ba Qing, have never broken my trust. However, this sign of Liuheju must not be thrown into the hands of the young master. If the young master just let him go out of spite, I, Liuheju, will do as I say and I will never lose your face."
"ha!"
When Zhao Hao heard Ba Qing's words, he raised his head and smiled, then stared at her with piercing eyes and said: "Don't treat me like a child, we are talking about business now!"
"hehe."
Ba Qing smiled slightly: "The woman would like to know where the young master has tasted better wine and food than Liuheju."
"This place is not within the territory of Qin, but it does happen."
“If you say nothing, why should you take it to be true?”
"Believe it or not!"
Zhao Hao spread his hands, and then changed the topic: "But I can say with certainty that if Liuheju is sold to me, it will definitely not ruin the sign, and it will even go to a higher level!"
Ba Qing glanced at Zhao Hao. She now felt that the young man in front of her was full of lies and had no boundaries.
Although she has heard about Zhao Hao's deeds and seen Zhao Hao's erudition and talent, she is still a teenager, how can he be perfect and know everything?
"If you really have the ability to take Liuheju to a higher level, I, the Ba Qing family, will give it to you for free. I have only one small request. The Liuheju outside Xianyang should also be managed by you." , how about giving you 20% of the profit every year?"
"Hahaha, the Ba Qing clan really deserves its reputation!"
Zhao Hao laughed loudly, this was an unexpected gain.
"What do you think, Master?"
Seeing Zhao Hao's confident look, Ba Qing was a little unsure.
Zhao Hao grinned: "I think it's feasible! But there is a small request, that is, I will provide all the drinks in Liuheju, and you will only be responsible for the sales."
"How does this work?"
Ba Qing was a little dissatisfied.
Although alcohol is a "controlled drink" in Qin, it is not unavailable. For example, some legal pubs can still sell alcohol.
Moreover, alcohol sales are a hugely profitable industry.
If the other party provides drinks, the profit will definitely drop significantly.
"Whether it can be done or not depends entirely on Ba Qing's decision. It doesn't matter whether it is win-win cooperation or fair trade."
Zhao Hao smiled nonchalantly, then put down the teapot in his hand and stood up slowly: "It's getting late, I'm going back to the palace."
With that said, he was ready to leave.
"Wait a minute—!"
Not long after Zhao Hao left the table, Ba Qing suddenly stopped him again.
"Um?"
Zhao Hao paused and turned around to look: "What else can Aunt Qing do?"
"I……"
Ba Qing opened her mouth but stopped talking.
Zhao Hao tilted his head and suddenly noticed a blush on her cheeks. He couldn't help but be slightly surprised, then the corners of his mouth raised, and in a fleeting moment, he said calmly: "My father's illness is much better."
Uh-huh!
As soon as Zhao Hao finished speaking, Ba Qing's cheeks instantly turned red. Her eyes were filled with shock, shyness, and anger. She just stared at Zhao Hao without saying a word.
When Zhao Hao saw this, he smiled and left the room without saying anything.
After a long while, Ba Qing came back to his senses. He couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Little slippery man."
After saying that, he immediately stopped smiling and ordered to the maid beside him: "Inform Bo Qi to prepare for the handover procedures and transfer Liuheju in Xianyang City to Gongzi Hao's name."
"Ah? Did the head of the family agree to his request?"
The maid thought she heard wrongly.
Ba Qing glanced at her and said with a smile: "I have never come into contact with this Young Master Hao before. I don't know if he is as talented as the rumors. Now that I have had a little contact with him, I feel that he is extraordinary."
"What's more, he is no ordinary prince..."
"What the head of the family means is that in the future he may..."
"Don't say it!" Ba Qing shouted coldly, interrupting the maid's words, and said with a stern face: "The reason why I, Ba Qing, am today is because I know how to behave. I hope you can understand it too."
"Slave...slave, I understand..."
"Okay, let's get down."
"promise."
Watching the maid leave, Ba Qing's eyes gradually became blurred.
As Qin unified the six countries, more and more money would be needed, and she, Ba Qing, spent all her money to support Qin.
However, the status of merchants was very low in the Qin State. The dignitaries and wealthy businessmen who forcibly migrated to Xianyang from the Six Kingdoms would only become the fish and meat of the Qin State.
It doesn't help business at all.
If things go on like this, the Baqing family's property will only become the leeks of the Qin State, cut off one after another.
Thinking of the group of people behind him, he relied on himself to survive.
If one day, they are no longer there, where should they go?
However, today she suddenly realized that if the Ba Qing family wanted to protect itself, the prince Zhao Hao might be an opportunity.
This man was the son of the First Emperor, but he did not shy away from being involved in business affairs, and he was very courageous.
Moreover, this person was also responsible for the carbon dioxide incident that caused a lot of commotion in Xianyang recently.
Turning barren mountains into mines is truly a cruel vision.
Such a person is definitely a potential stock.
Although Liuheju is her Baqing family's property, compared with ore mining and other pillar industries, it is not even a drop in the bucket.
Exchanging long-term benefits or even greater benefits at a very small cost is what businessmen pursue.
As a large industrial and commercial owner during the Warring States Period, the Baqing family still had this ability.
………
the other side.
Zhao Hao left Liuheju and was getting into the carriage.
At this moment, a fast horse galloped over and quickly stopped in front of his carriage.
I saw that the person who came was none other than Ying Su, who had slashed Xiang Liang.
"Sir, Your Majesty is furious with thunder and calls you back to the palace quickly!"
Ying Su got off his horse and held his hands towards Zhao Hao solemnly.
Zhao Hao was slightly stunned and couldn't help but said: "General Zhonglang, what happened? Why is my father so angry?"
"this……"
Ying Su looked troubled, quickly lowered his head, and once again cupped his hands and said: "I don't know, General, please return to the palace with me as soon as possible!"
"I don't know?"
Zhao Hao frowned, then looked at Ying Su, and said in a leisurely tone: "If I remember correctly, your position as Lang Zhongling seems to be because of me, right? If I hadn't planned to capture the assassin, Xiang Liang, I'm afraid, It won’t fall into your hands and let you get a great achievement for nothing..."
"Ah? This..."
Ying Su looked up, looking at a loss.
Because what Zhao Hao said is true, his credit is indeed related to Zhao Hao.
However, before he came, Zhao Gao repeatedly warned him not to talk too much and just bring the young master to his Majesty.
Now being questioned by Zhao Hao, he was struggling in his heart.
However, before he could speak, Zhao Hao said again: "There are many ungrateful people in this world, such as that Ziying, who eats the food of my Ying Qin royal family, but joins forces with outsiders to slap me in the face. What a pity, what a pity, I’m not good at it…”
At this point, his eyes fell on Ying Su, and he said meaningfully: "If I remember correctly, General Zhonglang seems to be a member of my Ying Qin royal family..."
"yes."
"Then the lieutenant general shouldn't be with outsiders..."
"The general will not dare!"
Before Zhao Hao could finish what he said, Ying Su immediately raised his hand to him and whispered: "Young Master, County Magistrate Zhou went to the capital to accuse you of the stone carbon incident and threatened to kill himself if your majesty did not punish the young master in accordance with the law. In Xianyang Palace!"
Damn it!
Is this old boy crazy?
For a few hundred and a half taels, are you kidding yourself with your life?
Zhao Hao was speechless in his heart, but he said solemnly: "Where are others? Where are they now?"
"Together with Li Tingwei, we were summoned to the Qilin Palace by His Majesty!"
"Okay, I understand. Thank you very much."
Zhao Hao nodded calmly, and then said to Yan Le: "Let's go back to the palace."
