Zhu Yunwen was not sure whether business people were all shameless, but he knew that if Zhu Zhi and Zhu Geng could not change, they would not be able to use it for themselves, and the overall situation of royal business could only be left to others.
Opportunity is something that often only comes once. If you miss it, you will regret it for life.
Although Ma Enhui felt sorry for the extra money she spent, she still hoped that Zhu Yunwen would be more tolerant to Zhu Zhi and Zhu Geng, and advised: "Your Majesty, you need to take your time to replace the vassal with Shang. It is already good for the two of them to achieve this step. .”
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said: "They have done a good job in letting go of the nobility of the vassal king and engaging in low-level affairs. It is just business, and there is a lot to consider. It would be strange to rush into it ignorantly without causing bloodshed. If they didn't lead Boy, please bring one or two shopkeepers to talk to you. Believe it or not, you can get even one to five coins, let alone two cents."
Ma Enhui frowned and said doubtfully: "How could this happen? Merchants also need costs, five for one dollar, isn't it too low?"
Zhu Yunwen stood up, picked up the jar of Qiulubai, poured a cup, and said: "Queen, this Qiulubai is mainly brewed with sorghum. One stone of sorghum is roughly one hundred and forty kilograms, and the price is only five yuan. Ten kilograms of sorghum." It can produce six kilograms of Qiulubai, and one stone can produce eighty-four kilograms. After calculation, the cost of each kilogram of Qiulubai is only six cents."
"This jar of wine is only three kilograms, which is calculated as twenty cash. Including all kinds of labor, transportation, and consumption, a jar of wine is still needed for one penny. If it goes up, it will be profit. If it sells for three yuan, one penny will be paid. You can get two qian in profit from the jar of wine. Not to mention that they usually sell it for 5 qian and receive 4 qian in profit."
Ma Enhui looked at Zhu Yunwen in surprise and asked: "How can there be such a huge profit? How can it be calculated so clearly?"
Zhu Yunwen laughed and said, "Queen, everything can be measured."
Ma Enhui wanted to ask something else, but there was movement outside the door.
Concubine Ning and Concubine Xian hurriedly entered Kunning Palace. After seeing the ceremony, they excitedly took out a piece of cloth.
Ma Enhui stood up in surprise, took it quickly, looked at it carefully, and then handed it to Zhu Yunwen. Zhu Yunwen touched the soft gauze and tore it with slight force. It did not break, and no loose cotton was seen. Breathable, almost the same as later generations of medical gauze.
"It's done!"
Zhu Yunwen said excitedly.
"It's done!"
Ma Enhui held Concubine Ning and Concubine Xian's hands, looked at their thin faces, and said emotionally: "Thank you for your hard work!"
Concubine Ning and Concubine Xian's eyes were filled with tears.
Since the National Day, Chengqian Palace has been researching and developing day and night, and finally made a breakthrough and weaved this kind of medical gauze!
Zhu Yunwen held the gauze tightly, raised his head and asked, "How to solve it?"
Concubine Ning quickly said: "Your Majesty, it's Murong Jing'er from the Art Troupe and Luo Yan'er from the Huanyi Bureau. They twisted two strands of cotton thread left and right to obtain thick cotton threads as warp yarns, and then used single cotton threads as weft yarns to machine them. Weaving plain weaves solved the problem.”
"Murong Jing'er, Luo Yan'er?"
Zhu Yunwen had a smile on his face.
Murong Jing'er herself knew that Jiaofangsi was a pitiable woman. Luo Yan'er, this is the first time I've heard of it.
"Let's go to Chengqian Palace."
Zhu Yunwen said with a smile.
In Chengqian Palace, after everyone greeted them, Zhu Yunwen met Murong Jing'er again.
Murong Jing'er had a bright face, pulled Luo Yan'er aside, and said to Zhu Yunwen: "Your Majesty, she came up with this idea, Jing'er is just weaving."
"oh?"
Zhu Yunwen looked at Luo Yan'er carefully.
There was no makeup on her fair face, and her shiny black hair was half-twisted behind her neck, secured with a low-quality wooden hairpin. There was a strength that refused to recognize fate in her soft autumn eyes.
Those hands, on the other hand, were as rough as old tree bark, with two cracked wounds, and the bright red flesh inside could be seen.
The hard work of the Huanyi Bureau is not something that ordinary people can bear.
Especially in winter, when it is very cold, you always need to wash clothes. The cold water and the cold weather make it miserable.
"How did you come up with this idea?"
Zhu Yunwen asked a little softly.
Luo Yan'er did not dare to look at Zhu Yunwen and whispered in a low voice: "When washing clothes in Huanyi Bureau, if there is any damage, it needs to be mended. When mending, there are often single-strand or multi-strand methods. The slave has tried many times, but only Relying on a single strand cannot guarantee its hardness, and relying solely on multiple strands will result in insufficient density, so it is recommended to use both."
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said to Ma Enhui: "This woman is very talented, but she has been aggrieved in the Huanyi Bureau."
Ma Enhui smiled, stepped forward and looked at Luo Yan'er's hands that did not look like a woman's, and sighed: "These hands are of great benefit to the country. Your Majesty, I suggest that you promote Luo Yan'er as a talented person and join Cheng Qian." Palace, how about assisting Concubine Ning and Concubine Xian in managing Chengqian Palace?"
Zhu Yunwen looked at Luo Yan'er and said, "Very good."
Luo Yan'er bowed and thanked her, and declined: "I want to stay in the Huanyi Bureau."
"elder sister!"
Qiao Hui ran out anxiously from behind and knelt down quickly: "Your Majesty and Queen, what Sister Luo said just now is nonsense. She is too nostalgic. Sister, you should speak quickly!"
How could you miss such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
You can't stay in a ghost place like the Clothes Bureau just for the sake of sisterhood!
Ma Enhui looked at Zhu Yunwen. Zhu Yunwen walked to the textile machine and said: "Come to Chengqian Palace and choose ten maids to follow you. Since this method has been proven to be feasible, you need to promote it and teach everyone. If it succeeds, you Come and take charge of Chengqian Palace."
Qiao Hui looked at Zhu Yunwen in surprise. This meant that Luo Yan'er could become a concubine in the future, so she pulled Luo Yan'er repeatedly, and Luo Yan'er knelt down to thank her.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Murong Jing'er and said, "You are also meritorious, what reward do you want?"
Murong Jing'er thought for a while, walked towards Zhu Yunwen, and said naturally: "If you really want to talk about rewards, I hope the emperor can give some opportunities to the art troupe. Today's art troupes have many people, but little achievements. If this continues, they will waste their time. It’s not a long-term solution either.”
Zhu Yunwen flicked the cotton rope, listened to the buzzing sound, and agreed: "I am considering this matter. You organize a cultural troupe and arrange a set of performances. The form is not limited, but it must be rich and colorful to please the people in the capital. Let’s schedule the entire program for two hours.”
"Double happiness, a notice has been posted. On the day of the Lantern Festival, the royal artistic troupe will perform songs and dances on the Mochou Lake at dusk. The queen and I will be here in person, and we are willing to celebrate the Lantern Festival with all the people."
Murong Jing'er was overjoyed and quickly thanked her: "The art troupe will live up to its mission! That minister has resigned first. I will leave this matter to Mr. Luo and it will be done."
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand, Murong Jing'er saluted and left.
Looking at all the maids, Zhu Yunwen's eyes were full of gratitude. It was the silent dedication of these people that led to the final breakthrough. He looked around and solemnly said: "You have sacrificed a lot for this medical gauze. On behalf of all the people and the Ming Dynasty, I am grateful." Each of you, your monthly allowance will be tripled. Today, I will ask the imperial kitchen to prepare some wine and food, and I will entertain you all."
The emperor entertained his maids at a banquet?
I'm afraid there is no precedent for this dynasty in the world.
But Ma Enhui had no objection, and neither did Concubine Ning or Concubine Xian.
Some choked up and shed tears.
Compared with money, they are more moved by this respect and this care.
The emperor is a good man.
