When Heshen returned to the outskirts, he looked at Shang Yue and Meng Nan, who were tender and delicate. They didn't act like gentlemen. They had a dragon and two phoenixes that night, and they spent a ridiculous night.
Although He Shen has temporarily escaped from the clutches of Mrs. Hua and his second uncle Chang Rong, and now has a suburban villa, a place to settle down.
However, He Shen really had no plans to hand over the old house left by his parents to others.
Of course, now is not the time to deal with Old Mrs. Hua and Second Uncle Chang Rong...
Now, He Shen's main task is to make money and earn a lot of money.
With wealth that is unrivaled in the country, He Shen will be able to do everything smoothly in the future, whether in officialdom or in expanding his power.
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"Little master, if we do this, can we really earn more than three hundred thousand taels of silver every month?"
After listening to He Shen talk about his unorthodox money-making plan all afternoon, the old housekeeper He Zhong still had a look of disbelief on his face and couldn't help but ask again and again.
After experiencing so many things, the old housekeeper He Zhong has always been convinced of He Shen's ability to calculate people's hearts.
Even the old housekeeper He Zhong once compared in his mind whether it was more difficult for nine-year-old He Shen to fight against the old lady Hua, or whether it was more difficult for the eight-year-old Kangxi to fight against Ao Bai.
"…………"
However, for He Shen to use "proper means" to make money, the old housekeeper and Zhong
I'm not that confident anymore, I don't have enough confidence.
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"Don't worry, Uncle Zhong, I have absolute confidence!"
Looking at the old housekeeper He Zhong with a worried look on his face, He Shen patted him on the shoulder, smiled and comforted him.
"I recently obtained an unique copy of the Gongshu family from the Qin and Han Dynasties, which contains many ingenious devices."
"There are many ingenious objects in it. The manufacturing process is not difficult, but everything is so ingenious that it can easily earn money."
"It's just a mere three hundred thousand taels of silver. It's not difficult. However, I'm a little worried now. After making money, some people will be jealous."
"..."
"Is it that exaggerated? Little Master?"
The old housekeeper He Zhong, who had always maintained Lao Cheng's idea of conquering the country, was naturally skeptical when facing He Shen's Haikou.
Of course, He Shen is the master and the boss. Even if the old housekeeper He Zhong has different opinions in his heart, at most he can only put forward his own opinions and cannot go against He Shen.
Seeing whether the old housekeeper He Zhong believed it or not, He Shen smiled and then explained: "Don't worry, no matter what, I will not engage in a loss-making business."
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Hearing He Shen's vow, the old steward He Zhong could only admit it, but out of the steward's sense of responsibility, he still asked.
"But even if this kind of clever thing can really make a lot of money, we can't afford such a big business."
When He Shen heard this, he nodded first, then waved his hand and said.
"Don't worry... don't worry. After all, I am also from the Niu Hulu family. I can't be touched by others if they want."
"Besides, this cake is so big, even if we wanted to eat it alone, we wouldn't be able to finish it."
"So, I plan to discuss this with my nominal uncle Meng Yan, the nephew of Empress Dowager Xiaoshengxian, the mother of Emperor Qianlong, and the current head of the Niu Hulu family."
"As long as this property belongs to the Niu Hulu family, no one can take advantage of it."
"Even princes and princes have to stay away from this golden sign."
"…………"
Looking at Heshen who was talking in a reasonable manner, the old housekeeper Hezhong touched his beard happily and said with emotion.
"My little master, you have indeed grown up. You know how to take a long-term view and know the trade-offs. When Tian Youling sees this, I will definitely be very pleased."
"We already have no less than three million taels of silver in our village. There is no shortage of food and clothing. No matter how much silver we have, it is just a number."
"Besides, that clever thing can certainly allow us to earn more money, but if we don't have the corresponding strength, too much money will cause trouble."
"Now, we will give part of the benefits generated by the property to the main line of the Niu Hulu family. Not only can we create stable profits, but we also have a big backer, killing two birds with one stone."
The old butler He Zhong, who looked astonished, flattered him wildly.
"As long as the craftsmanship method is still in the hands of the little master, it makes no difference how much money he earns is distributed to other people."
Seeing the old housekeeper He Zhong who was thinking frantically, He Shen rubbed his forehead, obviously having a headache.
Although what the old housekeeper He Zhong said was not entirely correct, it was partly correct.
"…………"
As for the old housekeeper He Zhong, after finishing his thinking, he looked at his little master and asked curiously: "By the way, little master, what exactly is the clever thing you are talking about?"
Hearing what the old butler He Zhong said, He Shen chuckled and said, "Uncle Zhong, you should have seen the clever thing I mentioned, which is Western glass."
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In fact, during the Qianlong era, Western countries could already produce batches of glass, perfume, matches, soap, etc., but the yield was not high and the cost of the products was too high.
In the early Qing Dynasty, Western merchants would generally treat products like glass products as valuable trading items with the wealthy families in the capital, or as tributes to Emperor Qianlong.
Among other things, there is a transparent treasure box made of glass in the He Mansion. Mrs. Hua treats it as a treasure and does not allow others to touch it. She treats it like a treasure.
It can be seen that in the early Qing Dynasty, glass products were rare and precious.
"…………"
In fact, Heshen's decision to use glass to do business and open up sales and connections was a deliberate decision.
Without him, in this era, the profits that can be created by technology that can produce cheap and exquisite glass are too great.
Far more profitable than perfume, matches, soap and other daily necessities, and other things.
Thinking like this, He Shen finally made a decision, and he gave instructions to the old housekeeper He Zhong.
"Uncle Zhong, within a week, whether you hire or poach, you can help me find all the famous kiln makers in the capital. Money is not an issue, as long as they are willing to come, I need their help." .”
"In addition, we should find a way to free up some of our shops in the capital."
Hearing what He Shen said, the old housekeeper He Zhong knew that He Shen was going to make preparations for making that ingenious thing that could earn a lot of wealth.
Although he was curious, the old housekeeper He Zhong did not dare to neglect. He agreed and turned around.
"..."
Note: Glass is a transparent, hard, corrosion-resistant and beautiful material widely used in modern times.
However, the manufacturing of glass has a long history. Some people have mastered the glass making technology as early as ancient times.
There were many methods of making glass in ancient times, the most famous of which was the "Roman method".
Egypt, Rome, and the Tang Dynasty all made them, but the workmanship was poor and there were many impurities.
In the Qing Dynasty, which was the eighteenth century in the West, the method of making glass was further improved. Westerners used materials such as silica sand, sodium carbonate, and limestone, ground them into powder, then mixed them together, and melted them in a high-temperature furnace, which could be used to make glass. All kinds of glass.
Let’s get back to the topic!
In the land of Kyoto, forces are intertwined and there are many people with mixed opinions. Unless the forces are too strong, it will be difficult to cover up the matter.
Therefore, what He Shen did with great fanfare soon entered the eyes of those who were interested.
Whether He Shen summoned workers to make kilns or emptied several shops in advance, it aroused the attention and curiosity of some people.
Of course, in comparison, people are more concerned about the conflict between He Shen and Mrs. Hua. What is going on now.
In this era, people did not have much to play with, and information was not developed.
Moreover, due to filial piety and complicated rules, the affairs between the grandmother and grandson, such as Heshen and Mrs. Hua, can be said to be unprecedented and shocking.
Therefore, even though four years have passed, the matter between He Shen and Mrs. Hua is still a topic of conversation among countless people.
The emotion of melon-eating psychology exists in the hearts of both ordinary people and powerful people.
For a time, many interested people focused their attention on He Shen.
Everyone wanted to see how He Shen, a young man with a heroic spirit at such a young age, would fight against the scheming and powerful Mrs. Hua.
However, everyone was disappointed that nothing happened between the two of them.
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A week later, He Shen arrived in Xicheng District of Kyoto in a carriage.
After arriving at the destination, He Shen looked ahead, looking at the three-story high-rise building located in the bustling main city street, connecting north and south, covering an area of at least several kilometers, and nodded with satisfaction.
This three-story building is extremely luxurious, whether it is the paint color of the wooden pillars or the top quality bricks and tiles, there is also a sign hanging on the upper floor that reads "Qiao Gong Pavilion".
This name was chosen by He Shen himself and comes from the meaning of "skillful work that pleases the hearts of all people".
This Qiao Gong Pavilion is now the most important property under He Shen's name.
"..."
As soon as He Shen got off the carriage, he saw the old housekeeper He Zhong and a group of people walking out quickly to greet him. The look on his face was quite tired.
"Little master, you are here."
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He Shen nodded, patted the old housekeeper He Zhong on the shoulder, and said: "You have worked hard these days. There is nothing I can do. Only Uncle Zhong is watching here in person, so I can rest assured."
The old housekeeper He Zhong said matter-of-factly: "For my little master, I deserve to work harder."
Hearing what the old housekeeper He Zhong said, He Shen couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.
To be honest, the old housekeeper He Zhong is definitely an old housekeeper that is worth a lot of money.
