In just over a month, Shen Ao made new rice paper as he said. The cost was extremely low. A piece of paper only cost 200 cents and sold for one tael of silver. That was a full 400% profit margin. Su Everyone can enjoy a profit rate of 10%, which is a profit rate of 40, which is not low. Besides, rice paper is consumed very quickly. If the price is cheaper, more people will use it, and there is no need to save as much as before. The Su family is like holding a cornucopia.
Thinking that he had found a long-term way to make money for the descendants of the Su family, Su Xun also ate an extra bowl of rice. Especially when he heard that King Xiang was looking for trouble and returned in vain, he couldn't help but hum. He hummed two jokes, and he was really in a happy mood.
It wasn't until the housekeeper Su Hu came to report that Lu Wuchiao was here and that the oxcart had arrived at the concierge, Su Xun straightened up and said, "Haha, are you finally here? Lu Wuchiao is here in person, but he still has some self-awareness. It's a pity, I know this." It doesn’t matter what you say. Hey, please invite someone in."
When Lu Wuchiao came to the Su Mansion, he also knew that it was unlikely to solve the problem. Everyone was a businessman, and they were all interested in interests. Now that the relationship had been formed, how could it be easily untied? If Su If Xun really let the Lu family go, he would think that Su Xun was not a qualified businessman.
Sure enough, after half an hour of conversation, the two parted on bad terms. Su Xun made it clear that the price of the Lu family's rice paper was too high, and the previous deal of 20 million taels of rice paper would naturally be scrapped.
Lu Wuchiao also angrily stated that the Lu family would not refund the two million deposit. This was because the Su family did not want their goods, not that they would not give them.
The matter was considered settled, so Su Xun asked the housekeeper Su Hu to go to the Guochanglong General Store and tell Duke Zhong what had happened. At this time, in the emperor's harem, Concubine Yuan was leading people to Juhe in an aggressive manner. Palace, looking like he was going to find Concubine Zhao to raise an army to investigate the crime.
His precious son actually suffered a loss at the hands of a duke. This made Concubine Yuan Guifei, who had always been proud and prided herself on being superior, unwilling to obey her. However, she was a concubine in the emperor's harem and was not allowed to leave the palace easily without permission. After all, Shen Ao She was a man and couldn't be summoned to her Yongchun Palace, so she approached Concubine Zhao and asked her, her aunt, to put pressure on Shen Ao.
Concubine Zhao also had spies outside the palace. What’s more, Shen Ao had come to the palace once before and explained to her what had happened and what might happen. As for Concubine Yuan Guifei coming to her door, She is already prepared.
With the female officer Caiyue and a group of palace maids and eunuchs, they welcomed Concubine Yuan with a green face outside Juhe Palace. Immediately, the group entered the inner courtyard of the palace, and Concubine Yuan started to get angry in the main hall.
First, she sternly reprimanded Concubine Zhao for her incompetence in raising her son. Under all kinds of pampering, Mr. Zhongguo developed the habit of being arrogant. Then he said that this matter was not over yet. If Concubine Zhao could not give an explanation, she would go find him. The emperor even informed his brother, King Qi, of the matter. In short, King Xiang's face must not be lost.
"Sister, don't be anxious. I will ask Duke Zhongguo to come to the palace right now. You will know what happened once you ask." Concubine Zhao stayed with her with a smile the whole time. Even if Concubine Yuan said something ugly, she would still treat her like this. Face it with a smile.
After receiving the order, the female officer Caiyue left quickly. Nearly an hour later, when Concubine Yuan Guifei couldn't wait any longer, she turned around and knelt down and said: "Report to the Queen, the person who sent the letter has found Duke Zhongguo, but Duke Zhongguo has been found." But he said that things are very busy and he will not enter the palace in the near future."
"What? This treacherous son, do you really think that I can't deal with him when he grows up? Wait, I will make sure to look good to him the next time he enters the palace." Concubine Zhao looked like she was furious. Angry. Then he looked at Concubine Yuan Guifei and said, "Sister, I'm really sorry. My sister is incompetent. Now Mr. Zhongguo no longer listens to my sister. You see..."
"Humph!" How could Concubine Yuan not see that this was Concubine Zhao acting in front of her. But Shen Ao was so cooperative, but she had nowhere to vent her anger, and finally her eyes fell on the fifth princess Tang Min behind Concubine Zhao. , a smile suddenly appeared on his face and he said, "A while ago, I heard the emperor say that the Western Barbarians seemed to be eyeing me, and I started to think about it. I thought of using a marriage method to ease the friendship between us. Now. Seeing that the fifth princess is becoming more and more beautiful and growing up, it must be time to contribute to the great cause."
"Ah! No!" Although Tang Min is far less mature than Shen Ao mentally, she also understands the matter of getting married. This is obviously because she wants to marry herself to the Western Man. Not to mention that the customs of the two places are different. She knows how to endure hardship. Just say that the King of the Western Barbarians is already over fifty years old, and she is only fifteen years old. At that age, she can be his grandfather, so it is not a good match.
"Whether you want to go or not is not up to you. In the end, it is up to the emperor to decide, hahaha." As if she had found a way to vent her emotions, Concubine Yuan Guifei left amidst laughter. Tang Min was left with tears streaming down her face, sitting aside. Concubine Zhao's expression was also deep and terrifying. She had a son and a daughter plus Shen Ao, which was her weakness. As long as she was still breathing, she would never tolerate others bullying them. If the emperor really gave the order, she would I want to die in front of the emperor.
Caiyue saw all this with her eyes and said nothing. After waiting for a while, the empress went to rest in a room angrily, and then she found a confidant eunuch and asked him to tell the palace what had just happened. Duke Zhongguo knew about it and told him that his wife was about to be married off. Why don't you think of a way quickly?
In terms of age, Shen Ao is several years younger than Caiyue, but for some reason, Caiyue is very convinced of Shen Ao and feels that no matter how difficult the matter is, it can be solved as long as it is left in the hands of Lord Zhongguo.
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East Palace.
Someone from the Lu family came and presented another two million taels of silver, saying that they would ask the prince to come forward to suppress Shen's rice paper, and at the worst, they would make Duke Zhong suffer some hardships.
This was naturally Lu Wuchiao's idea. After finding Prince Xiang and Su Xun to no avail, he could only bet all his treasures on the prince. Before, the other party took one million taels of silver, but now he gave another two million. Two, you always have to stand up and speak out to gain benefits from others.
The prince has already asked people to collect the money. The prince has never refused this kind of money that comes to his door. Even if he can't accomplish the task, there is no reason to give the money away again.
"Tell me, what should we do?" the prince said with a relaxed look. Prince Xiang was disgraced and left Guochanglong General Store in despair. He heard that not only the carriage was smashed by Marquis Zhongcheng, but Shen Ao also I sent him two satirical poems, which are probably going to be spread all over Daliang City now.
Prince Xiang lost face, which was naturally something the prince was happy to see. Naturally, he was in a good mood, and when he looked at his staff, he was much more pleased with himself.
The three aides, Zeng Tong, Duan Wei, and Fu Ma Lu Shun, stood in front of the prince, all smiling at this moment. Prince Xiang was frustrated, and everyone was naturally in a good mood.
In the eyes of the three of them, the prince is their god. From now on, their own glory, wealth and even their lives will depend on this place. It can be said that one will be prosperous and one will suffer. Based on the idea that the prince will be happy when King Xiang is uncomfortable, Duan Wei
He stood up and clasped his fists in salute and said: "Your Highness, the Emperor has come forward regarding Guo Changlong's matter. At this time, we really can't do anything. Why don't we send someone to tell the Lu family that there is nothing we can do to help."
This is a typical example of taking money and not doing anything. But who asked the prince to take the money? I will just take your money and not do anything. What can you do? There is already such a powerful opponent as Guo Changlong and Zhong Guo Gong.
The Lu family will definitely not offend the East Palace at this time. In that case, not only will their money be lost, but their lives will also be lost.
"Yeah." The prince chuckled, obviously agreeing with Duan Wei's statement. Eunuch Yan Fu appeared in Guochanglong with a hundred golden armor guards. This was a very obvious signal. Anyone who wanted to interfere with the rice paper at this time
Nothing is wise.
"No." Zeng Tong, the chief staff officer, stood up. He very much agreed with the idea of not being an enemy of Guo Changlong and Shen Ao, but he didn't want the prince to do nothing. Otherwise, the Lu family would send
The money was given to the East Palace and the East Palace took the money and did nothing. Once word spreads about it, I am afraid it will have a very bad impact on the reputation of the Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince has no idea of becoming the emperor and just wants to be a Taiping Prince, then there is no such thing.
What. If you want to become a king, you must explain this matter to outsiders.
"Mr. Zeng, what do you think?" As if he knew Zeng Tong would jump out, the prince was not surprised at all. Instead, he looked at Zeng Tong with interest, wanting to see what he was going to say.
"Your Highness, the Lu family sending money to the East Palace cannot be hidden from the outside world. We must do something, otherwise it will be difficult to explain. Of course, we cannot follow the old path of King Xiang and become the enemy of Guo Changlong.
But we can stand up as an intermediary to mediate and see if there is any way for everyone to coexist. Even if it is not possible, at least we have done something, the money collected will not be lost, and it will be difficult for others to say something.
What's the matter? There is also the matter of Marquis Zhongcheng smashing Prince Xiang's car. The prince also wants to give the emperor a break. No matter what, Prince Xiang is the younger brother of His Highness the prince. It is human nature for an elder brother to care about his younger brother."
As an old man said when planning for the country, Zeng Tong's approach was quite upright, which meant that he did not lose his identity and did not let himself get involved in the matter. No one would be able to say anything after seeing this arrangement. He gained both money and reputation.
It’s actually the best of both worlds.
Hearing the prince nod his head repeatedly, "Okay, okay, what Mr. Zeng said is very much in line with what I want. In a moment, Mr. Zeng will write an excerpt, and I will then copy it and submit it. As for who will be the middleman."
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Fu Ma Lu Shun, who had been standing aside for a long time, saw the prince's eyes on him and knew that this was his mission. He immediately stepped forward and said, "I am willing to share the worries of His Highness the prince."
"Haha, okay, I can rest assured that I have a horse to take action. Let's just do it this way." The prince laughed with confidence. At this moment, he felt that the general trend of the world seemed to be in his hands. He could decide life or death with one word.