Hu Changan naturally had his intentions when he said this.
After all, Hu Changan's purpose of developing lipstick is just to win over the back wives of powerful families.
When all the women from aristocratic families are using the lipstick produced by Hu Mansion, they must also have some kind words for Hu Changan.
Hu Changan no longer has any hope of winning over the Huaixi faction officials.
But it would be good if a few officials from the neutral faction could help Hu Chang'an say a few words in the court.
As for how much money this lipstick can actually earn, Hu Changan hasn't thought much about it yet.
In fact, Hu Changan also considered directly attracting powerful families to become shareholders.
After all, doing this can directly bring the aristocratic family into the fold faster in terms of profits.
However, considering that Zhu Yuanzhang was still quite wary of powerful officials having too close personal contacts, Hu Changan finally gave up the idea.
Li Ming hesitated for a moment and finally agreed to Hu Changan's conditions.
After all, Li's workshop has already established a reputation in Yingtian City, and it can't go any further.
Right now, for Li, real money is better.
So Hu Changan happily signed a contract with Li Ming.
Hu Changan provided the cochineal insects, while Li Ming was responsible for the production and sales.
However, Li Ming also put forward his own opinion: "Master Hu, since you want the naming rights, you can't use Li's sales channels."
"After all, Li's sales channels were built little by little with my old face. In many links, they only recognize me, Li Ming."
"If your Hu's new products also need to be sold through my Li's sales channels, then my Li's will not be able to do business in the future."
Li Ming's statement is not unreasonable.
After all, if you use Li's sales channels and use the Hu family's brand, then these sales channels are equivalent to being given to the Hu family by the Li family.
Once the name of the Hu family is attached in the future, Li will not be able to take back these sales channels even if he wants to.
Hu Changan also nodded and agreed with Li Ming's statement.
Since it is under the name of Hu Mansion, all sales must come from Hu Mansion, and Li's is just a processing agency.
At present, Hu Changan has already thought of a complete promotion strategy and is just waiting to show off his skills.
...
Han Duo, who has worked in the Ministry of Industry for more than ten years, has been feeling aggrieved recently.
There is no other reason than that the duck that got its mouth flew away.
A few days ago, the former Minister of Works retired and returned to his hometown, leaving the position of Minister of Works vacant.
Han Duo was immediately excited.
In terms of seniority, who in the entire Ministry of Industry is older than him?
He is bound to get the position of Minister of Works!
However, he did not expect that Zhu Yuanzhang's casual reward in the morning would break Han Duo's dream.
A boy who came from nowhere actually jumped over everyone and took the coveted position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry!
Han Duo was absolutely furious.
But he didn't dare to show it on his face.
After all, this boy named Hu Changan had a close relationship with the prince, and was said to be the savior of the emperor's grandson.
This kind of person cannot be moved easily.
So Han Duo had no choice but to lie dormant and secretly wait for the opportunity.
Finally, he caught Hu Changan.
Hu Changan actually arrogantly ordered all the craftsmen in the Ministry of Works to work only for half a day?
What should we do if it delays the construction period of the Ministry of Works?
Delaying the construction schedule is a serious crime!
You must report it in advance to nip it in the bud!
Han Duo quickly picked up his pen and started writing the memorial, his heart bubbling with joy.
Haha, Hu Changan is indeed too young to have done such a self-destructive thing.
If Hu Changan is dismissed from office, wouldn't it be his turn later?
When he thought of this, Han Duo immediately started writing harder and harder.
...
Afternoon, Yangxin Hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at a memorial and frowned.
"Hu Chang'an, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, neglected the fortification work and only let the craftsmen work for half a day."
Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Zhu Biao had written a handwritten letter to Hu Chang'an, asking Hu Chang'an to take charge of all matters in the Work Department's workshop because of the work department's inactivity.
Why has the problem of slacking off work not been cured, but instead getting worse?
Not only was he not being lazy secretly, but he was also blatantly lazy?
Zhu Yuanzhang threw down the memorial and said: "Prince Zhu Biao has entered the palace."
"yes."
After a while, Zhu Biao quickly walked into the Yangxin Hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything and directly handed Zhu Biao a memorial.
After Zhu Biao read the memorial, he couldn't help but frowned fiercely.
Seeing that Zhu Biao had finished reading, Zhu Yuanzhang also took a sip of tea and taught Zhu Biao earnestly: "Biao'er, power should be delegated carefully."
"When looking at a person, you can't just look at the surface. You have to observe carefully for a period of time before you can draw a conclusion."
"You see, you trust Hu Changan very much. But once you give him power, this person changes."
"Now that Hu Changan has such a small amount of power, he can do such ridiculous things. Is there anything else that he can't do in the future?"
However, Zhu Biao has a different view.
"Father, maybe Hu Changan is really doing practical things, but he has been misunderstood?"
"I don't believe that Hu Shilang's intelligence can do such ridiculous things."
Compared with Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao spent more time with Hu Changan and believed in Hu Changan's character more.
And compared to Zhu Yuanzhang's skepticism, Zhu Biao is more willing to use good intentions to speculate on others.
Looking at Zhu Biao's sincere eyes, Zhu Yuanzhang also sighed slightly.
Biaoer, you are still too young.
Today, let me teach you what the dangers of power are.
"Come here, show me the engineering department."
"yes."
However, it was said that Zhu Yuanzhang did not bring a large number of bodyguards.
Zhu Yuanzhang only brought a few royal guards with him, and Zhu Biao slowly walked towards the Ministry of Works like an ordinary father and son.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was an emperor, he still paid great attention to family ties.
As the saying goes, what you lose is what you care about more.
When Zhu Yuanzhang was very young, his parents died in a famine.
Several of Zhu Yuanzhang's brothers and sisters also died early from famine and plague.
After witnessing the tragic deaths of his relatives one after another, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally attached great importance to family ties.
In the ancient Tian family, the king and his ministers always came first, and the father and son came behind.
But Zhu Yuanzhang was different.
Deep down, he always regarded his son as a son, and never regarded his son as a cold subject.
Facing his favorite eldest son, Zhu Yuanzhang always regarded himself as his father.
If my son makes a mistake, I just need to teach him. After teaching him, my son will not make a mistake again.
This time Zhu Yuanzhang wants Zhu Biao to experience it carefully and must be careful to delegate power!