Zhao An, who didn't understand Zhao Junchen's deep meaning, just thought the name was a bit tacky.
However, since it was Zhao Junchen's decision, Zhao An naturally did not dare to raise objections and just agreed: "Since it is your wish, sir, then our trading firm will be called 'Jubao Trading Firm'."
Zhao Junchen smiled softly, nodded again, picked up the chopsticks and gave Zhao An a piece of salted duck. He ignored Zhao An's flattered look and said, "Eat quickly, this dish is specially bought for you.
It will be embarrassing if you delay any longer. I don’t care about eating without talking or sleeping. Let’s talk while eating... Well, from today on, you will be the big shopkeeper of Jubao Trading Company. Regardless of financial or human resources, I will
I will fully satisfy you, just go ahead and do it. As for the business idea of the business, just follow the methods you mentioned today, but there is one thing you should pay attention to..."
While speaking, Zhao Junchen stared at Zhao An with sharp eyes and said slowly: "Because this business is too sensitive, you must not reveal my existence when you open this business. Even in a few days, I will
I will find a reason for you to leave the Zhao Mansion, and from now on, in the eyes of outsiders, you will no longer have anything to do with the Zhao Mansion."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhao An's body trembled slightly. After his expression changed for a long time, he finally nodded and said, "I just follow your orders."
In fact, Zhao An had already guessed this when he knew that Zhao Junchen would not come forward to do this business in person. However, when the matter came to a close, Zhao An still felt a little conflicted.
It's not that Zhao An is reluctant to let go of his identity as the housekeeper of the Zhao family, it's just that he is now the one to open this "Jubao Trading Company", and the business operated by the company is quite sensitive. Then he cut off the relationship with the Zhao family - all these things, it can be
What is expected is that once the matter is exposed in the future, he will inevitably become Zhao Junchen's scapegoat! At that time, there may be a possibility of being killed and silenced.
But now that things have come to a point, Zhao An can no longer refuse.
At this time, Zhao An was tasting the salted duck served to him by Zhao Junchen. This dish was originally Zhao An's favorite, but Zhao An was worried about it at this time, and it tasted tasteless and he didn't know the taste.
Seeing Zhao An's appearance, Zhao Junchen could naturally guess Zhao An's change of mood, so he smiled and said: "Actually, it may not be a bad thing for you to leave the Zhao Mansion. At least you and your wife and children will be free from it.
You have to live under someone else's roof. Although your wife is now the housekeeper of the mansion, she is still a servant after all, let alone your son. Is it possible that you can't bear to let your son hang out in the Zhao mansion for the rest of his life? "
Zhao Junchen's statement really moved Zhao An, so after hesitating for a moment, Zhao An finally showed a firm look on his face and said: "Since you trust me so much, I will definitely serve you with all my strength!"
Zhao Junchen smiled and said: "Of course I believe you. I remember a month ago, someone wanted to secretly buy the formula of lotion from you, and the price was 30,000 taels of silver. Speaking of the lotion of our 'Yue Rongfang'
Although the sales are booming, the preparation is very simple, and it is not surprising that it was developed by another company. Even if you sold the formula, it would not arouse suspicion, but you still flatly refused... Thirty thousand taels of silver. That's enough
It's your income for more than a hundred years, but you can resist such temptation. How can I not believe in your loyalty?"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhao An was immediately shocked.
A month ago, someone did offer 30,000 taels of silver to buy the formula of moisturizing lotion from Zhao An, and Zhao An did hesitate. He was just worried that Zhao Junchen would be punished if the matter was exposed, so he still bit it.
Ya refused, but Zhao An never mentioned this matter to others, so how did Zhao Junchen know?
For a moment, Zhao An only thought of two possibilities, either Zhao Junchen had been closely monitoring all his movements, or this matter was originally ordered by Zhao Junchen, and Zhao Junchen did this just to test.
Is he loyal?
No matter which possibility it was, it made Zhao An feel a little panicked, and he secretly made up his mind that he would never betray Zhao Junchen unless absolutely necessary in the future - who knows if that will be another test by Zhao Junchen?
Seeing the change in Zhao An's expression, Zhao Junchen smiled lightly and did not elaborate further. Many things can only be left to their own devices. Talking them through will only go too far.
Then, in line with the principle of giving a sweet date after a stick, Zhao Junchen looked more gentle and said: "Oh, while we are talking, the topic has strayed. Let's talk about you. I will also talk about your child.
I have seen him. Although he is still young, he is very smart. It is really unfair for him to be a servant in the Zhao Mansion. After you leave the Zhao Mansion in the future, ask a teacher to teach him well. He will definitely be very promising.
, I also promise you that if your child wants to take the road of taking the imperial examination and becoming an official in the future, I will definitely take care of him. Although I cannot guarantee that he will become a cabinet minister, I will never wrong him."
Having said this, Zhao Junchen smiled meaningfully and added: "After all, although your family will leave the Zhao Mansion in the future, you will still be your own family after all."
In this era where "everything is inferior but only those who study well", except for a few Huizhou merchants and Shanxi merchants, the status difference between officials and merchants is as big as heaven. So when he heard Zhao Junchen's assurance, Zhao An was naturally overjoyed and said repeatedly
: "Thank you so much, master! Thank you so much, master! From now on, I will have to die ten thousand times to repay you!"
Zhao Junchen smiled and waved his hand and said: "You don't have to die, just work hard. However, although you will superficially break away from the Zhao family from now on, in addition to human and financial resources, I can still help you
Provide some other help.”
"Sir, please speak." Zhao An said quickly.
"First of all, after you open Jubao Trading Company, you can secretly visit Guan Wuyuan, the commander of the Longxiang Guards in the Forbidden Army. He is my man and has been in the army for many years. He knows a lot about it and has a lot of knowledge.
The old troops are all over the place, and if he helps you, I think you will also benefit a lot."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhao An couldn't help but be surprised. Hearing that Guan Wuyuan claimed to be a descendant of Guan Yu, he was the most arrogant person. He never thought that he had secretly taken refuge with Zhao Junchen!
However, with Guan Wuyuan's help, it will indeed be much easier for Jubao Trading Company to do business in the future. Zhao An also gained a little more confidence and sense of security, so he nodded in agreement.
Then, Zhao Junchen said: "Also, a private club called 'Heaven and Earth' was opened in the capital a few years ago. I heard that it is quite interesting. It claims to be able to satisfy everything in the world, and it is most depressing.
...I have collected thirty identity silver medals in the "Heaven and Earth" here. With these silver medals, you can get free entertainment in the "Heaven and Earth". I will transfer them to you. You can also use these silver medals to bribe those soldiers.
A top official in the town."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhao An was shocked again.
He has long heard people mention the magic of this "Heaven and Earth". It is said that everyone who has been there will never forget it and linger there. According to the common people, this "Heaven and Earth" is the "honest official".
"Go in, corrupt officials will come out" - it has only been in April or May since its establishment, but it has already caused many well-known upright officials and clean-minded people to change their positions and have since fallen into disgrace!
Unexpectedly, this "Heaven and Earth" is closely related to Zhao Junchen!
Although Zhao Junchen did not say it clearly, if he had nothing to do with "Heaven and Earth", how could he take out thirty silver medals of "Heaven and Earth" in one breath?
However, Zhao An did not dare to think deeply at this time and just nodded in agreement.
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In fact, Zhao Junchen still hid many things from Zhao An.
For example, Zhao Junchen secretly founded the "Jubao Trading Company" not to make money, but to take the opportunity to bribe officers from all major military towns. He also collected evidence about the crimes of these officers, and finally forced these officers to do things for him!
However, just being charged with empty pay, reselling ordnance, and violating military discipline may not scare everyone. So Zhao Junchen still needs help from "heaven and earth"!
For example, after a commander in a military town came to the "Heaven and Earth", he got carried away with his play. While drunk and encouraged by others, he played "Emperor and the Emperor" with the girls from "Heaven and Earth".
"Concubine" game, and wrote a counter-letter on the spot... So once such a handle fell into Zhao Junchen's hands, how could the commander dare to disobey Zhao Junchen's orders from now on?
Of course, Zhao Junchen will not explain these plans and arrangements in detail to Zhao An. Firstly, Zhao An does not need to know too much. Secondly, once Zhao An knows too much, he might be scared!
Therefore, after seeing Zhao An nodded in agreement, Zhao Junchen just continued to give instructions with a calm expression: "In addition, I will also instruct Xichang to help you collect the lists and criminal evidence of those firms that are already doing this business.
First, you can save a lot of trouble and effort when acquiring these firms in the future..."
On the other side, Zhao An nodded in agreement again and again. He felt that with Zhao Junchen's help, Jubao Trading Company's business would be a sure thing, and his mood was relieved a lot. He was not as nervous as before.
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Next, after Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Zhao An hesitated for a moment and finally asked the question that concerned him most.
"I hope the master can tell me how much capital I am prepared to invest in starting this 'Jubao Trading Firm'?"
Zhao Junchen looked calm and said a number, but Zhao An almost fell to the ground in fright.
"The principal amount of four million taels of silver will be invested in the initial stage. If it is not enough, you can add more later."
Four million taels? Or just an upfront investment?
Zhao An felt that he heard wrongly. After his head was dizzy for a while, he confirmed with some stumble: "Four, four million taels?"
Zhao Junchen nodded and repeated: "Four million taels, this is just the initial investment. If it is not enough, you can continue to add more."
"Too, too much!" Zhao An waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Master, although this business is very big, it doesn't require so much money."
Seeing Zhao An like this, Zhao Junchen couldn't help shaking his head and laughing: "Not all of this money is used for business. Most of it is used to bribe the military attaches in the military town. You can't underestimate it."
Because of the greed of those military attaches, these people are like wolves and tigers. They may not be good at fighting, but their ability to make money is better than anyone else. But I am not afraid of them asking for money. You can give them as much as they want.
, four million taels of silver, enough for you to cope with it for a while!"
As he said that, Zhao Junchen sneered and added: "However, when you are a boy who distributes money, you also remember to hold their handles in your hands, record them in an account book, and send me a copy every once in a while.
…Although my money is easy to get, if you don’t obey me after taking the money, the money will be hot to your hands!”
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When everything was settled and dinner was finished, Zhao An, with complicated thoughts, bowed to Zhao Junchen, Fang Ru, and Xu Qingyan and left.
Looking at Zhao An's leaving figure, Zhao Junchen took a sip of tea and then told Fang Ru: "Although I gave him a beating and gave him a lot of benefits, the matter is important. In order to prevent it,
Just in case, Ru'er, please help me keep an eye on him from now on."
Fang Ru's smile was as bright as a flower, her delicate body leaned gently towards Zhao Junchen's body, but she asked for credit in a sweet voice: "Ru'er has known for a long time that if you want to handle this matter, you will definitely use Zhao An, so you have been prepared for it."
Okay, now Zhao An's wife has become a believer in Tongji Temple, his girlfriend from the kiln has been secretly bribed by me, and his two most important cronies are all from us, so Master
Don't worry, it's fine if he can work for you with peace of mind. If he has any objections, I will know right away."
Zhao Junchen sighed: "Ru'er knows my heart very well! It was probably the wisest decision of my life when I gave you the responsibility of the intelligence agency... I just asked you to take charge of such a big thing. It's really hard on you."
"
When Fang Ru heard Zhao Junchen's praise, she felt that all the hard work she had done these days was worth it. Her charming smile became more joyful, and she said with some coquettishness, "Master, you just understand."
If there were other people present at this time, their jaws would definitely drop if they saw that Mrs. Ruyi, who has always been smart and strong, has such a charming and innocent side.
In fact, everyone has a different face, and their behavior will be different in front of different people at different times. But Fang Ru's charming, naive and infatuated look was only shown in front of Zhao Junchen.
On the other side, seeing Fang Ru asking for credit and acting coquettishly, Xu Qingyan curled his lips in disdain. Just as he was about to say something, he saw a servant of the Zhao family hurriedly came to the side hall and saw Fang Ru pestering Zhao Junchen. After hesitating for a moment, he
He handed Xu Qingyan a piece of paper, and at the same time leaned into Xu Qingyan's ear and whispered a few words.
After Xu Qingyan was stunned for a moment, he waved the servant to leave. Then he ignored Fang Ru next to him and just handed the note to Zhao Junchen and said: "Master, this is a secret message from the palace. It says that you are asked to leave."
Take it apart and see for yourself.”
Zhao Junchen nodded, took the note and opened it, only to see that it read, "This afternoon at the time of application, Cheng Yuandao asked to see your majesty and submitted the examination paper for Li Chunchen's palace examination. Your majesty read it several times and greatly appreciated it."
Emperor Deqing finally knew about the secret folding system.
Moreover, as Zhao Junchen expected, Emperor Deqing greatly appreciated this suggestion, and the implementation of the secret folding system will be inevitable in the future.
"What was supposed to come finally came."
After Zhao Junchen sighed, he put the note in his hand to the candle and watched it burn to ashes.
The next day was the day when the imperial examination results were released. I wonder what kind of results Li Chunchen would achieve after winning the favor of Emperor Deqing with this answer sheet?
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