Back in the palace, Zhao Hao found the "Four Good-for-Nothing Brothers" again.
Although the lottery incident made Young Master Liang and Young Master Ronglu unhappy, when Zhao Hao asked them to come to Chu Nan Pavilion, none of them were late.
at this time.
In the hall of Chunan Pavilion, Zhao Hao sat in the main seat, Gongzi Liang and Gongzi Jianglu sat on the left, and Gongzi Gao and Gongzi Ronglu sat on the right.
But they heard Zhao Hao greet them with a smile:
"Brothers, try it. This is the delicacy I made specially for you. Just be casual."
"Brother Hao, it's rare that you have time to invite us to dinner. I guess you have something important to do, right?"
Gong Ziliang asked vaguely while chewing the braised pig's trotters.
"Yes, Brother Hao, we are all brothers. If anything happens, just say it!"
Young Master Gao echoed.
Young Master Ronglu and Young Master Jiang Lu looked at each other, and then also looked at Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao picked up a piece of braised pork, put it into his mouth, chewed it for a few times, then mumbled and said with a smile:
"I have something important to discuss with you, but when eating, don't talk about business, just eat first!"
"hehe."
The four brothers smiled at each other and then ate happily.
After the four brothers had eaten and drank enough, Zhao Hao asked Laifu to make a cup of green tea, and then he said calmly:
"Four brothers, our father is about to tour eastward. We are not qualified to go eastward with him. Do you find it boring to stay in Xianyang?"
"Um?"
When the four brothers heard this, they were slightly stunned and couldn't help looking at Zhao Hao with doubts on their faces.
It makes sense that they didn't go on an eastward tour with the First Emperor. After all, that was all they were in the First Emperor's heart.
But Zhao Hao did not follow the First Emperor on his eastward tour, which was beyond their expectations.
After all, Zhao Hao's performance during this period is remarkable.
If nothing else, let’s just say that this lottery incident earned Da Qin tens of thousands of gold.
And the revenue continues to increase.
It is said that even the lottery sales points in Xianyang City can make thousands of dollars a day, let alone the history of the country.
What is this concept?
The Great Qin treasury's annual tax revenue is only a few hundred thousand gold.
However, Zhao Hao didn't care that he didn't patrol east with the First Emperor. He just smiled and said to the four brothers:
"To be honest, Hao came to the four brothers today because he wanted to discuss something with them!"
"Brother Hao, if you have anything to do, you might as well tell me."
Young Master Gao was the first to speak.
Zhao Hao glanced at him, and then expressed his thoughts: "I plan to open some handicraft workshops in Xianyang, and I want you to participate and make a fortune together!"
"this"
So direct?
This is too direct!
The four brothers looked at each other, looking at each other.
None of them understood what Zhao Hao meant.
And he never thought that Zhao Hao would invite them to make a fortune together.
It's not that Zhao Hao hasn't helped them, it's just that the prince of Qin is not allowed to do business.
Therefore, when they heard Zhao Hao's words, they all felt that Zhao Hao was joking with them or testing them.
After a moment of silence, Young Master Gao frowned slightly, and then asked, "I wonder what kind of workshop Hao Di plans to open?"
As the eldest among the brothers, Gongzi Gao seemed a bit mature and steady.
"The first is the spice workshop, the second is the oil refining workshop, the third is the tea making workshop, the fourth is the ceramics workshop, and the fifth is the freight firm, a caravan specifically responsible for transporting goods."
Zhao Hao stated in one breath the number of workshops he would set up in the first batch.
He felt that the four brothers' workshops could still be profitable, and these were the above-mentioned workshops.
As for brewing workshops, textile workshops, paper making workshops, and printing workshops, they already exist.
Moreover, in order to sell the goods in the workshop to further places, the establishment of a freight company was urgent.
Because freight companies can not only serve land transportation, but also pave the way for future sea transportation.
Zhao Hao himself didn't dare to think about how great the benefits of freight transportation were.
Therefore, he does not want to eat alone.
He knew that in the future, when the freight company was making money, he would have to tie more people to his chariot without making people's eyes red with jealousy.
After listening to Zhao Hao's words, the four brothers felt relieved.
Because they can also see that these workshops are not related to the country, and there will be no problem no matter how many they open.
Therefore, after pondering for a long time, Young Master Gaocai smiled and said;
"Since Brother Hao has this intention, as brothers, we will naturally accept it."
Having said this, he paused and then said tentatively:
"I just don't know how much money Brother Hao asked us to pay to open these workshops, and in what proportion we will share it with you?"
"Brother Ninth, you are worrying too much. As long as you agree, it will be fine. You don't need to share it!"
Zhao Hao smiled, waved his hand, and added:
"Of course, you still have to provide the money to open the workshop. As for running the workshop, I will let someone take care of it. You can just wait and get the money!"
Hearing this, Young Master Gao glanced at Young Master Liang, then glanced at Young Master Jiang Lu and Young Master Ronglu, and understood what Zhao Hao meant.
Although the First Emperor had many sons and daughters, the only people who could be friends with Zhao Hao and have regular contact with him were their four brothers and the eldest son Fusu.
Zhao Hao told them about setting up workshops and asked them to participate, which is enough to show the importance of these workshops.
Therefore, the four brothers also expressed their understanding of Zhao Hao's actions.
Seeing that none of the four brothers objected to his arrangement, Zhao Hao agreed with them again to avoid being interrogated by the First Emperor's father and causing any problems.
He knew very well that if he wanted to develop business and handicraft industry well, he could not do without the support of the nobles.
Therefore, in order to open up the situation as soon as possible, he decided to use the "Four Good-for-nothing Brothers" to pull the aristocratic group behind them to move closer to him.
Now that some veterans of the empire have turned to him, Zhao Hao is confident that these aristocratic groups will support him.
Furthermore, developing business and opening handicraft workshops is a hugely profitable thing. Zhao Hao doesn't think that the aristocratic group that puts profits first will reject him.
The sweet dates that Ying Zheng had been told before were not really sweet dates in Zhao Hao's mind.
After all, the income from lottery stations does not seem to be enough for those wealthy nobles.
The profits from opening workshops and freight companies are the bulk.
As long as the interests of multiple parties are tied together, it will be much easier to do something in the future.
Of course, Da Qin still has a long way to go, and Zhao Hao is not in a hurry, he is just taking the lead in laying out the plan and advancing steadily.
Hu Hai, who is also Zhao Hao's brother, is playing around with the palace ladies at this time.
"Run, run! I'm going to catch you!"
"Giggle... Young prince, please slow down, I can't run away from you."
"If you can't run away, I'll punish you by pouring gold juice."
"Yeah, no."
When the maids heard that Hu Hai asked her to pour the gold juice, they were all frightened and ran as fast as they could.
Hu Hai followed, it was funny and fun.
But the next moment, he couldn't laugh anymore.
"Crack!"
"Ouch--!"
While running, Hu Hai fell down and screamed in pain.
When the palace maid running behind heard the screams, she immediately stopped and ran forward to check.
Hu Hai was helped up by the palace maid. Without saying a word, he raised his hand and slapped him, and said angrily: "Who told you to stop? Do you want to die!?"
"Young Prince"
The palace maid covered the red handprints on her face and shed tears of grievance.
With Hu Hai's petty mind, how could he admit his mistake? Just when he was about to teach the palace maid a lesson again, a young palace attendant hurried over and reported:
"Young Prince, the order from the Zhao government is here."
"Um?"
Hu Hai was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up straight, pushed the palace maid away, and while adjusting his robes, he said to the small palace attendant: "Quickly lead the teacher to the study and prepare some good refreshments. I will go there right now."
After saying that, he walked a few steps and then, as if he remembered something, he glanced at the palace maid and said coldly: "Ask her to go to the Hermitage Palace to pour the gold juice. I don't want to see her again!"
"ah"
When the palace maid heard Hu Hai's words, she was stunned.
She naturally knew what kind of place the Hermitage Palace was, and few people who entered the Hermitage Palace could leave alive.
Seeing that the palace maid was stunned and at a loss, Hu Hai showed a proud smile on his small face, and his eyes flashed with a trace of ruthlessness that was not suitable for his age.
Not long after, he came to the study and saluted Zhao Gao:
"Student Hu Hai, I met the teacher!"
"Why didn't the young prince study today?"
Zhao Gao saw Hu Hai saluting him, nodded with satisfaction, and then asked doubtfully.
When Hu Hai heard this, he grinned and replied with a sneer: "Aren't you about to tour east with your father? Just relax and don't read any more."
"Relax?"
Zhao Gao squinted at Hu Hai with a touch of disappointment in his eyes.
In his opinion, Hu Hai was far different from Zhao Hao.
Look at Zhao Hao, even though he has made countless contributions and has not received corresponding rewards, he still works very hard.
Look at Hu Hai again. After working hard for a while, he started to slack off. He has no perseverance and aggressiveness. How can he compete for that position?
If it weren't for Ying Zheng's favor, Hu Hai would be killed sooner or later if he fought for that position.
However, this is not a bad thing for Zhao Gao. On the contrary, the more unbearable Hu Hai is, the easier it is for him to be controlled by him.
In this way, as long as I can find a way to put Hu Hai on the throne, won't I have the final say in the world of Da Qin?
Thinking of this, Zhao Gao was too lazy to continue preaching, and dismissed the palace attendants who were preparing refreshments in the study, and then asked solemnly: "Has the young master visited your mother and concubine recently?"
"Ah? This"
Hu Hai hesitated for a moment and asked in confusion: "What's wrong, teacher? Why do you ask this suddenly?"
"Your Majesty asked Hu Ji to tour east with the young master, and asked you to ride in the same carriage. He just wanted to make the young master and Hu Ji, mother and son, harmonious. Don't you know that?"
"Hu Hai knows, but"
Seeing the distressed look on Hu Hai's face, Zhao Gao suddenly hated that iron cannot become steel:
"Young Master, don't forget that Concubine Fusu was neglected by His Majesty because of her relationship with Lord Changping. Now among the concubines in the harem, you are the only concubine who is favored by His Majesty. If you don't seize this opportunity, how will you talk to the Master? Hao Dou?"
"You know, although there is no one behind Young Master Hao, he has won over many people. If things go on like this, the gap between you will become wider and wider, and there will be no hope for that position!"
"ah?"
When he heard that he had no hope of competing for that position, Hu Hai panicked instantly.
"Teacher, what should I do? Do you want me to please Hu Ji? Let her help me say good things in front of my father?"
Hu Hai pulled Zhao Gao and asked.
But Zhao Gao slowly shook his head and said: "Sir, the harem cannot be involved in politics. Don't let Hu Ji put in a good word for you. You just need to get along well with her during the eastward tour and let His Majesty see your filial piety!"
"in addition."
As he said that, he paused and then continued: "Young master, it's time to cultivate your own power. I think Zhang Han is good. If there is a chance, I can advise your majesty and transfer him back to Xianyang for your use!"
"Zhang Han?"
Hu Hai was stunned for a moment and said: "Isn't this person arranged by my father to build the emperor's mausoleum? How can I bring him back?"
When Zhao Gao heard this, he narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully:
"Opportunities are what people seize. As long as an opportunity arises and the Master is by your Majesty's side, you can make bold suggestions. Learn from Master Hao and speak freely."
"this"
Hu Hai thought for a moment and saluted respectfully: "Thank you, teacher, for your guidance."
"Okay, in addition to reminding the young master not to slack off, I have one more thing to discuss with the young master when I come here this time!"
"Oh? Teacher, what do you need to discuss with Hu Hai?"
"It's like this. I want to open several workshops in Xianyang in the name of the young master!"
"Teacher wants to do business in my name?"
Just as Hu Hai was about to agree, he suddenly remembered something and showed hesitation.
It is no small matter for a prince to do business.
Although he was just doing business in his name, if Ying Zheng found out, the consequences would be disastrous.
"Teacher, what should I do if my father blames me?"
Hu Hai flinched a little. Although he was deeply favored by Ying Zheng, he was not lawless.
If Ying Zheng blamed him and punished him, wouldn't he have no chance to compete for that position?
"Confused!"
Zhao Gao didn't understand what Hu Hai was thinking. He just backed down because he was afraid of being blamed. What big thing could he accomplish?
But his purpose in setting up the workshop was not to make money, but to know himself and his enemies and build his own information network.
It can be inferred from Zhao Hao's past behaviors that he is laying out a big picture, and the root of this big picture lies in business.
The so-called knowing yourself and the enemy means you will be victorious in every battle.
It would be a fool to not participate in Zhao Hao's business plan despite knowing it.
Therefore, Zhao Gao could only patiently persuade Hu Hai.
"Young master, don't worry. You don't have to directly participate in the business. You just have to show up in name and let me handle the rest. Even if His Majesty interrogates you, you can evade it."
"that's all?"
Hu Hai looked more relaxed after hearing Zhao Gao's words.
"Yes, with His Majesty's love for the young master, he will not be harsh on the young master."
Zhao Gao followed the temptation, and Hu Hai soon fell into his trap.
"Hu Hai is really lucky to have a teacher to help him. Teacher, you can make arrangements, but Hu Hai will listen to your orders!"
Hu Hai patted his chest and said righteously.
Zhao Gao showed a satisfied smile, nodded, then turned and left the study.
Watching Zhao Gao leave, a cold murderous intent flashed in Hu Hai's eyes.
"I have to ask the teacher to find a way for me to become the emperor of Great Qin. For that position, neither Fusu nor Zhao Hao can do it. I can only do it!"
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