Wang Gang never expected that a small piece of soap would cause such a big disturbance in Bianjing City.
Sheng Hong first gave the soap formula to his superior, and similar products soon appeared in the world. At that time, the price of soap was still strong.
Later, whenever anyone came to Sheng Hong and asked for the soap formula, Sheng Hong gave it to him unconditionally, and then more and more people sold soap in Bianjing City.
At this time, the price of soap in Wang Gang's hand began to drop significantly, and he sold it to merchants in the south in large quantities.
Wang Gang made a lot of quick money because he had a lot of goods on hand.
In addition, for those who got the formula, production and sales were a step slower, and there were too many people buying raw materials, which caused the cost to rise. When the soap was made, many people found that the retail price on the market was not as high as the cost.
It's useless if you insist on not lowering the price. Others will lower the price. This will cause the price of soap to get lower and lower, and gradually no profit will be made.
At this time, Wang Gang had withdrawn and stopped selling soap at all. Instead, he sat aside and watched the excitement.
Shops selling soap quickly sprouted up all over Bianjing City, and the price was reduced to six cents a piece, making it affordable for everyone.
The people were happy. The soap that was once unattainable has now become a cheap commodity. Many people bought one and took it home to try it.
Slowly, the merchants also realized that soap is a consumable product. Even if it sells for six cents, there is still a profit of one or two cents. It is not bad to adopt the path of small profits but quick turnover.
For a time, Bianjing City was full of people selling soap.
The people are happy, but some people are unhappy, and that is the powerful.
When soap first appeared, it sold for a hundred pennies, and only the rich could afford it. But now that soap is on the streets, those who bought it for a hundred pennies are completely unbalanced.
Many people were angry with the Sheng family and wanted to cause some trouble for Sheng Hong.
However, Sheng Hong is also a sly person. When he first gave out the formula, he made friends with many dignitaries and made a high-profile announcement about donating the formula free of charge.
In this way, Sheng Hong was able to please some people, namely Qingliu.
Qingliu in the imperial court has always been a strong force. These people do not love money, only good reputation.
Sheng Hong successfully broke into the clean fashion industry with his soap formula, and gained a reputation for treating money like dirt.
It is very important for the Song Dynasty to have a good reputation, even if it is a junior official, it does not matter, because Qingliu likes to protect the weak the most.
In Qingliu's eyes, Sheng Hong became the object of oppression by the powerful, so naturally someone would protect him.
The soap chaos gradually became more and more intense. Several merchants were desperate to grab business, and the price of soap was getting lower and lower.
Some people even fight to grab business. The governor of Kaifeng has been very busy recently.
It wasn't until a businessman lost his life because of robbing business that the emperor couldn't sit still anymore and left the show directly. He announced that the soap was a tribute and no one could sell it in the future, so the turmoil was stopped.
The instigator, Wang Gang, made a lot of money, so he got out in time and sat at home counting his money.
Lin Sushuang's eyes were already red when she looked at the account book.
"Have we made so much money?" Wang Gang checked the account book and was also surprised by the soap's profit.
"One hundred thousand taels, we made one hundred thousand taels during this period!?" Lin Sushuang put down her account book with a silly smile on her face.
"Mainly the last wave, when we sell to male merchants, we make the most money." Wang Gang said with a smile.
"It's a pity that the soap has become a royal tribute and cannot be sold in the future."
Wang Gang sneered: "Even if we can sell it in the future, if the market is chaotic, we won't make much money at all."
Lin Sushuang didn't understand these business methods, she only knew that she had one hundred thousand taels in hand.
"Feng'er, I will keep this money for you to marry a wife in the future, and your sister will not be short of dowry in the future!" Lin Sushuang said cheerfully.
"Mom, don't even think about this money, we can't keep it." Wang Gang said regretfully.
Lin Sushuang was startled, bared her teeth and said, "Who, who dares to steal our money?"
Wang Gang sighed: "Mom, why do you think our soap is selling so smoothly?"
Lin Sushuang said doubtfully: "Our products are good, so they will naturally sell well."
Wang Gang was speechless and said: "Those southern businessmen were actually recruited by the Sheng family's big house, and dad played a big role in them."
"Then I'll give your father ten thousand taels, no more." Lin Sushuang said distressedly.
"Since it's been given to dad, where's the old lady? Where's Mrs. Wang?" Wang Gang asked.
"Why give it to them?" Lin Sushuang said with pain.
"You can't do it without giving it, otherwise we won't be able to move forward in the Sheng family!"
Wang Gang understands human nature too well. No matter how stupid Mrs. Wang is, she cannot remain indifferent when she sees Lin Xige making so much money.
It's the same with the old lady, it won't work unless there is some blood.
"Then how much do you think is appropriate?" Lin Sushuang said with trembling lips.
"Give dad 20,000, the old lady 20,000, Mrs. Wang 10,000, and we will keep 50,000 for ourselves," Wang Gang said.
"Ah, half of it will be given out at once!" Lin Sushuang said painfully.
"I'm not going to keep the remaining 50,000 taels. We're going to use them to make friends with the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion and the Duke of Qi Mansion." Wang Gang said in surprise.
"What, you prodigal son, you don't give money like this!" Lin Sushuang couldn't sit still at all, so she stood up and scolded her son.
Wang Gang explained: "There is no use keeping money in your hands. The only way is to make money by making money."
Lin Sushuang asked doubtfully: "What are you planning to sell again?"
Wang Gang smiled and said: "I have a lot of good things on hand, but this time selling soap reminds me that our Sheng family cannot do business alone. We have to recruit people to join us."
Lin Sushuang also calmed down at this time.
"Feng'er, your father doesn't like your business, we'd better not make him angry." Lin Sushuang said cautiously.
Wang Gang shook his head and said: "Mom, you are my father's concubine, and I am a concubine. How much property can I inherit from the Sheng family in the future? If you don't plan for yourself now, it will be too late later."
Lin Sushuang looked gloomy when she heard this.
"I will use these 50,000 taels as a capital to get Marquis Ningyuan and Duke Qi to buy shares. If the three of them work together to do business, there will be fewer people coveting it.
More importantly, it will be easier for me to become an official in the future if I have interests with Gu Tingye and Qi Heng."
After all, Lin Sushuang was not completely stupid, and she also understood that fifty thousand taels of silver was nothing compared to her son's future.
In the end, Lin Sushuang agreed to take out the money.
The next day, as soon as Wang finished his class at Zhuang Xuexue's place, he grabbed Gu Tingye and Qi Heng who wanted to leave.
"Sheng Changfeng, do you want to compete in martial arts?" Gu Tingye's hands itched when he saw Wang Gang now, and he felt uncomfortable all over if he didn't fight.
"Is there nothing else on your mind besides fighting?" Wang Gang rolled his eyes and said, "I'm treating you to a treat at noon today. Let's go to Fanlou for a meal."
Fanlou is the largest restaurant in Bianjing City, and it is said that there are people from the Prime Minister's Mansion behind it.
"If you invite me to dinner, that's just a weasel giving New Year greetings to a chicken. He must have bad intentions." Gu Tingye said suspiciously.
Qi Heng said: "I won't go, I want to go home and study."
Wang Gang pulled Qi Heng and said, "Young Master, I'm going to treat you to dinner today. I do have a business deal that I want to cooperate with you."
Gu Tingye said angrily: "What do you want to sell again?"
When he was selling soap, Marquis Ningyuan also wanted to get a share of the pie. Later, Wang Gang stopped Gu Tingye and asked him to wait.
At this point, the emperor would go directly to the throne and list the soap as a tribute, and no one would have any fun.
Ning Yuanhou had no end, no gain, no loss.
"I have good things in my hands, so naturally I think about my brothers." Wang Gang said with a smile.
Gu Tingye only believed Wang Gang's words.
"Your brother is Changbai, not me."
Wang Gangtian said shamelessly: "Our relationship is forged, and we are closer than brothers."
"Don't be disgusted with me." Gu Tingye rolled his eyes at Wang Gang and said, "I think you want to get Marquis Ningyuan and the Duke of Qi to buy shares, so give you some support!"
We are all smart people, and it is convenient for us to talk sometimes.
"Yes, I want the three companies to cooperate. I don't want Ningyuan Houfu and Qi Guogongfu to contribute a penny. From now on, I will give you 30% of the shares every year."
Qi Heng said: "I never participate in the affairs of the Duke's Mansion. You have found the wrong person."
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Brother Qi just needs to go back and talk to the Duke. Once it's done, I'll introduce my sixth sister to you."
When Qi Heng heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Gu Tingye rolled his eyes again and said to Wang Gang: "Your Sheng family is worthy of starting a business, you don't even let your sister go!"
Wang Gang gritted his teeth and said to Gu Tingye: "If the cooperation between the three companies can be successful, I will pass on the Baji Gun to you."
Gu Tingye's eyes also lit up: "I've passed on the Baji Spear, how about I pass on the Baji Quan as well."
Looking at Gu Tingye's greedy face, Wang Gang gritted his teeth again and squeezed out the word "good" from between his teeth.
"Let me know exactly what you are going to sell this time." Seeing that Wang Gang was so easy to talk to, Gu Tingye became cautious.
Wang Gang took out the things he had prepared long ago.
"I'm selling glass bottles and toilet water this time."
