"It's true, especially the taste of this meat, which gives people an endless aftertaste. My lord, did you use any special method?"
Xu Miaoqing's eyes lit up, and she immediately took Zhu Gui's arm and asked.
When Xu Guogong saw this, he coughed twice and reminded Xu Miaoqing not to be unreasonable.
But Zhu Gui was not surprised. He had long been used to Xu Miaoqing's appearance.
And he had already deliberately wanted to explain this, so he said: "Actually, there are some tricks here, mainly in the condiments."
As he spoke, Zhu Gui placed a row of bottles and cans on the table.
"These are seasonings made from ground spices. Just adding a little bit can enhance the flavor of the ingredients. We'd better talk while eating, otherwise the dishes will get cold after a while."
Zhu Gui said to the two of them.
This meal made Xu Guogong very satisfied, not only because the taste of these dishes was the most delicious he had ever tasted in his life, but also because he had an intuitive understanding of Zhu Gui's transformation.
His thoughtfulness and elegant character even made Xu Guogong rate him higher than Zhu Di in his heart.
Zhu Di's great influence in the court lies in his outstanding military exploits.
But over the past 20 years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there have been very few wars except at the border.
What Ming Dynasty needs now is more talents for governing the country.
In this regard, Xu Guogong and the current emperor Zhu Yuanzhang had similar ideas.
After leaving Prince Dai's Mansion, Zhu Gui already had a clear idea in his mind.
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Zhu Gui still doesn't know how much his meal has changed Xu Guogong's view of him.
Otherwise, maybe he would give Zhu Yuanzhang a meal to try.
After eating, Zhu Gui and Xu Miaoqing went to the backyard of the palace together.
Xu Miaoqing made a swing here.
I thought about spending this afternoon with him.
It's just that God didn't do what people wanted.
As soon as Zhu Gui pushed the swing twice, his servants came to report, and someone from the Shi family came to see him.
Zhu Guidao: "Let them wait in the side hall."
As a prince, Zhu Gui didn't want to give people the impression that he could visit him casually.
Xu Miaoqing was very happy about this.
After a while, the Li family also came to ask for a meeting.
Soon, people from the Lin family also came.
But Zhu Guidu asked them to wait.
But the atmosphere has been ruined.
In the end, Xu Miaoqing stopped the swing and said to Zhu Gui: "My lord, you go and finish your work before you come back. I'll wait for you here."
"But this will hurt you." Zhu Gui said a little unbearably.
"What's the point of suffering? As long as the prince treats me well, we will have plenty of time. Don't worry about this. Okay, go quickly. I'm going to regret it."
Xu Miaoqing pushed Zhu Gui into the house.
Zhu Gui could only go to the side hall.
I saw the representatives of the three families talking nervously inside, thinking that the king was trying to intimidate them.
"I'm not that free. I just had something to do just now. Are you the hot dogs of the Shi, Li, and Lin families?"
Zhu Gui sat down at the main seat, but the three people stood up, and then saluted Zhu Gui respectfully.
"The common people send their regards to the prince. We are here just to cooperate with the prince."
The old man from the Shi family was the first to say.
"You are quite well-informed. You got the news just after the imperial edict arrived. But why do I want to cooperate with you? I am only responsible for collecting taxes for the court."
Zhu Gui said calmly.
Old Man Shi was deflated, and his face suddenly turned ugly.
At this time, Fatty Lin stood up and said: "Your Majesty, we have all heard about what you did in Yunzhou. To be honest with you, we all think that you are the most enlightened prince in the Ming Dynasty. Only you know the importance of business to the court."
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"We businessmen can't be officials, we have to pay heavy taxes, and we have to be responsible for people's livelihood issues. It's really hard."
Fatty Lin pretended to be wiping away tears, but he actually started to feel miserable.
Zhu Gui snorted coldly: "Why are you working so hard? Do you feel cramps in your hands when counting money? Don't argue with me about what you have and what you don't have. Can you hide your little thoughts from me?"
Zhu Gui's words made Fatty Lin dumbfounded and he stood on the spot.
Finally, Fatty Li stood up and said: "Skinny Lin, please don't be embarrassed. Your Majesty, we really want to discuss business and cooperation with you. As long as you can give us some benefits, we are willing to join the Datong Chamber of Commerce.
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"Benefits? What benefits do you want?" Zhu Gui looked at Fatty Li. Is this what these three people really think? It seems that these three families are still working together.
"A new method of making salt." Fatty Li seemed to have prepared a straightforward method.
"There are also ways to produce porcelain." Old Man Shi also agreed.
Zhu Gui nodded and looked at Fatty Lin, "What about you?"
"I, the common people, have no other needs. I only hope to cooperate sincerely with the Dai Wangfu, and I have nothing else."
Fatty Lin said with a low eyebrow.
Zhu Gui did not answer them, but picked up the teacup and drank.
The three people's eyes kept falling on him.
After a while, Zhu Guicai finally put down his tea cup and said: "As the saying goes, business is business, and I won't tell you any nonsense."
The three of them nodded in succession, looking nervous and expectant.
"Let me tell you one thing first. Even if I don't cooperate with the three of you, I can win over the entire business community and market in Nanjing. At most, it will only take more time. Do you agree with what I say?"
When the three of them heard this, they looked at each other, and their expressions suddenly became tangled.
But in the end they nodded.
There is no other way. The other party is not only the vassal king, but also has the approval of the emperor. With the strong financial resources and advanced technology of the palace, the three of them cannot compete with it.
Seeing the three people nodding, Zhu Gui continued: "You don't have to be nervous. The reason why I emphasize this point first is to let you know your own identity. Moreover, I am not a stingy person. As long as you don't
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That's right, Zhu Gui was talking about letting the three families join the Dai Wangfu, not the Datong Chamber of Commerce.
The difference is huge.
Although the Datong Chamber of Commerce is guided by the Dai Wangfu behind the scenes, they generally do not refuse the Daiwang's orders.
But in essence, the relationship between the two parties is still cooperative.
But if these three families join the Dai Wang's Palace, they will be equivalent to the subordinate forces of the Dai Wang's Palace. To them, Dai Wang's words are orders.
The three of them were all human beings, so they could naturally understand this meaning, so they did not agree immediately, but winked at each other.
If they refuse, it means that the three of them will have to confront the Dai Wangfu and even the imperial court. Do they have the strength?
But if they agree, these three major families will completely lose their independence, and it may be impossible to break away from the Daiwang Palace in the future.