Therefore, for this reason, Meng Yan was easily deceived by He Shen.
On Meng Yan's side, although his expression remained majestic and calm, the dazed look in his eyes was enough to prove that he was already imagining something...
Perhaps he was imagining how tens of millions of people, after using glass products, would have money flowing to him like running water.
"..."
At this time, the three glass plate samples placed in front of him seemed to be countless mountains of gold and silver.
Everyone in the world loves money, and Meng Yan is no exception.
"…………"
And here, after Meng Yan learned about the "real" cost of these three pieces of glass, he was silent for half a moment before he came back from his fantasy.
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"My dear nephew, the cost of making this citrine glass is low, and the people it sells to are ordinary people. It is true that it has a broad market."
"But if white jade glass and crystal glass are sold for two or three cents of silver, can ordinary people afford it?"
"..."
He Shen heard this and replied with a smile.
"Uncle, the white jade glass and crystal glass we manufacture are not sold to ordinary people."
"Now that the world has been at peace for a hundred years, the hands of our banner people are full of money. A mere two or three coins of silver is just a drop in the bucket to them."
Hearing what Heshen said, Meng Yan nodded suddenly, with a look of satisfaction on his face.
"…………"
"Okay, I admit that I am very interested in these three types of glass samples of yours, but 50-50 is not enough, let's go with 70-30."
"As an uncle, I won't bully you. I'll put a sum of money into it as starting capital. I will take 70% of this business."
After confirming the huge profits of the glass business, Meng Yan coughed lightly and began to compete with He Shen for the division of interests.
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"Stop it, uncle!"
He Shen, who originally had a smile on his face, suddenly turned cold and stern when he heard Meng Yan's words.
He said decisively: "Uncle, you don't have to say any more. The deal between us is cancelled."
"Just think that I didn't say what I said before. We've almost finished talking. I want to leave here right away."
"…………"
"Wait a minute, nephew, where are you going?"
Meng Yan didn't expect He Shen's reaction to be so intense, and he was immediately at a loss.
Meng Yan asked with a puzzled look on his face after he stepped in front of He Shen and stopped him.
"There is no other way. Since you are not sincere, uncle, I can only dedicate this glass-making method to His Majesty."
"I believe Emperor Qianlong will be interested in my proposal. If not, he will reward me with an official position."
He Shen said and took steps to leave here.
"..."
"Boy, stop!"
Meng Yan almost fainted from being pushed by He Shen. Seeing He Shen walking further and further away, he felt anxious and shouted loudly to stop.
Perhaps because of being too nervous, or because of other problems, Meng Yan took a few steps and hurriedly caught up with He Shen.
This time, it was Meng Yan's turn to be anxious.
"…………"
Meng Yan stopped in front of He Shen again and said in a hasty tone: "Good nephew, impulsiveness is the devil."
"If you find it difficult to accept my proposal, then we can sit down again and discuss it."
"It's not a good habit to turn against each other immediately after a disagreement."
"…………"
He Shen looked at Meng Yan and said calmly: "Uncle, I think I made it clear enough just now."
Meng Yan's expression changed when he heard this.
He was so cunning and treacherous that he didn't understand that He Shen's implication was that a 50-50 split was already his bottom line, and he couldn't even think about being a good guy at a low price and reaping unrealistic benefits.
"…………"
The scene was so tense that it was deadlocked.
"..."
Meng Yan's tiger eyes stared at the slightly immature, but undoubtedly extremely powerful and cheap nephew in front of him, and a hint of appreciation gradually emerged in his heart.
Being able to negotiate with myself, who has been in power for a long time and has a pressure as strong as the ocean, without losing any momentum and remaining awe-inspiring, it seems that Chang Bao's lineage really has a successor.
The real world is originally a world where strength is paramount. As long as you have enough strength, no one can order you. On the contrary, if you have no ability, anyone can bully you.
Thinking like this, Meng Yan couldn't help but want to promote He Shen.
No matter what, He Shen's surname is always Niu Hulu. "
"Okay! On behalf of the main line of the Niu Hulu family, I am conducting this transaction with you. You shouldn't have any doubts about the credibility of my family, right?"
Meng Yan said this.
"…………"
He Shen, on his side, nodded after hearing this, which was regarded as acknowledgment of Meng Yan's words.
The two parties who have reached a consensus have completed the transaction.
"…………"
A month later, a major event occurred in the capital of the world.
That is, after nearly a month of preparation, the joint venture of uncles and nephews Niu Hulu Zongyan and Niu Hulu Heshen, "Qiao Gong Pavilion", officially opened in the capital.
The items sold in this "Qiao Gong Pavilion" are very strange in the eyes of the people in the capital. They are things called glass products.
The cheapest glass products are comparable in price to better quality china.
The price of slightly higher-grade glass products ranges from one to two cents of silver, and the most expensive ones cost four or five cents of silver each. Custom-made ones are even more expensive.
"…………"
At the beginning, perhaps because the things sold in "Qiao Gong Pavilion" were a bit weird and too expensive, there were only a few people selling them.
However, on the third day after "Qiao Gong Pavilion" opened, at He Shen's request, "Qiao Gong Pavilion" gave some crystal glass jars to some of the most famous dandies in the capital for free.
These dandy boys can be said to be the vane of the dandy circles in the capital, fashion representatives of the Manchu and Qing aristocracy, and the ancient version of celebrities who lead the trend.
"…………"
With a few of them making free living signs and endorsements from ancient celebrities, the business immediately got out of hand.
I don't know how many Manchu nobles came to "Qiao Gong Pavilion" to queue up to buy.
That money is much easier to earn than picking it up from the ground.
The white money flowed into the pockets of He Shen and Meng Yan like running water.
"…………"
Counting from the day Qianlong ascended the throne, it had been a hundred years since the founding of the Qing Dynasty. At this time, two-thirds of the Manchu nobles had begun to degenerate...
Only one-third of the Manchu descendants still maintain a certain fighting capacity.
The Manchu nobles, the Eight Banners of Manchuria, already had a large number of people who did not engage in production, but spent their days idle, walking around the streets, bullying men and dominating women, and indulged in enjoying a luxurious life.
Millions of children of the Eight Banners of the Manchu Qing Dynasty took advantage of the various privileges granted to them by the Qing Dynasty and became parasites on the entire country, making the people miserable.
In fact, the children of the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty, as the real ruling class and vested interests during the Qing Dynasty, occupied more than 70% of the country's wealth at that time.
They not only have the titles and huge property inherited from their grandfathers, but they can also easily obtain high-ranking officials and generous salaries in the court. They can be said to be true "hardcore crops."
"…………"
These Eight Banners disciples, who have been intoxicated since birth, raise vicious dogs, build bird cages, play with women, and fight crickets. There are only things that ordinary people can't think of, and there is nothing they can't do.
Among them, these Eight Banners of the Manchu Qing Dynasty liked playing with insects the most.
Play with bugs? There are two types, one is to listen to sounds, such as grasshoppers. Each grasshopper cage is made of precious woods such as yellow pear wood, red sandalwood, and purple rosywood.
To the ears of an expert, every grasshopper's call is different.
Of course, the most powerful thing among these Eight Banners disciples of the Manchu Qing Dynasty was to fight with crickets.
As soon as the crickets were everywhere, the disciples of the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty went to various places to declare war.
Of course, this is not a real fight, but a fight with the crickets in each hand.
This kind of cricket fight is not just about killing time or competing for victory, it is often accompanied by a lot of money gambling.
"..."
The "cricket fighting stick" that most people use to tease crickets is just a straw stalk, but the bannermen use the thickest beard at the corner of the mouse's mouth.
The children of the Eight Banners of the Manchu Qing Dynasty were of nomadic origin. Although they had completely forgotten the martial spirit of horseback riding and archery, this custom of controlling beasts was perfectly inherited by them.
In fact, controlling animals is secondary, having fun is the main thing.
"…………"
In addition to playing with dogs, birds, and crickets, the children of the Eight Banners of the Manchu Qing Dynasty also played with various gadgets, such as snuff bottles, kites and other exquisite objects. In short, the children of the Eight Banners spent most of their time playing.
In fact, to be honest, when they have money and time, most people will choose to eat, drink, have fun, and spend their time as they please...
Therefore, it is not entirely to blame. The disciples of the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty had bad character and fell so quickly...
"..."
Not far from the Daqian Gate Tower in Beijing, there is a very famous teahouse called "Mingxiang Teahouse".
The decoration of this hotel is elegant, the environment is comfortable, and the tea and pastries are excellent. It has always been the most popular among the wealthy and powerful children in the capital. Over the years, it has been quite lively with guests coming and going.
"…………"
Fucha Nashanbeile from the Fucha family is a frequent visitor to Mingxiang Teahouse.
Fucha Nashan is very young, only twenty-three years old, with a somewhat carefree temperament. He likes to play around with a group of friends, laugh and spend money like water. In short, he is a standard dude in the eyes of others. Children.
However, although Fucha Nashan likes to be lively, he also likes to patronize this Mingxiang teahouse.
Usually when he gets tired of playing, he will sit at a certain table and listen to the bragging of the tea patrons around him. In this slightly irritable environment, it always makes him feel very interesting.
