In addition to pencil raw materials, Chu Qing also asked Tao Ruolin to find some other materials, such as coconut oil, sweet almond oil, beeswax, etc. Whichever one is found counts.
Nangong Ping's task is to take charge of the auction venue and build momentum. As for Lvzhu, it is to fill the gap in Beijing's stone supply.
Although Zhang Songling fell, the stone still had to be transported to the capital. The reason why no one looked at such a big gap, or in other words, such a big piece of fat, and no one came up to take a bite, was precisely because everyone was waiting and watching.
Thousand Cavalry Camp.
The stone industry is monopolized because the Zhang family sent money to the palace, so whoever wants to take over must consider whether to send profits to the palace in the future.
The court officials and aristocratic families wanted to give it away, but the problem was that the emperor and the emperor had not said anything yet.
Lu Zhu's task was very simple. Talk to Tao Ruolin, hire people, hire people from Tao's village, and take over the stone shops in the capital. As for how to take over, Tao Ruolin came up with the idea, and Chu Qing left it alone.
Chu Qing knew that the emperor and the emperor no longer wanted to profit from the stone, but outsiders didn't know that. At this time, they must let their own people take advantage.
Nangong Ping also wants to go to Xiao County and ask Tao Weiran to order people to transport all the stones.
At noon, Chu Qing kissed Tao Ruolin's forehead gently again. Tao Ruolin giggled, stood up on tiptoes and pecked Chu Qing's forehead gently.
Bihua looked disgusted and sat at home behind closed doors, receiving food from heaven.
Chu Qing left with Fu San. After entering the city and returning to the government office, the main hall was overcrowded.
It has to be said that in just about half a year, Chu Qing felt like he had eaten the fruit of face. The invitations he sent out yesterday were all here today.
Sitting on the main seat is Tao Yao, the young master of the crown prince, who is pretending to drink tea. On the left and right are Ma Rui, the governor of Jingzhao Mansion, and Tan Zhongping, the general of Yunhui, followed by the three senior officials of the Ministry of Revenue, Qiu, Zhong,
Three adults, Gongsun and Sun, and Liu Xun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, also came. They were obviously ministers, but they had to sit behind Tan Zhongping on the left. The most awkward thing was that the transparent Mr. Fu was Fu Youcai.
There were two other people with their families, one was Qing Tao Shaozhang, the most stunned person in the capital, and the other was Tan Zhongping's son Tan Shangyi. Jiang Yuesheng ran back and forth, serving tea and talking with others, which was very busy.
They were all people of high status. Although they were not familiar with each other, they had all met before. They all drank tea with their heads down, secretly guessing the purpose of Chu Qing calling everyone.
I have to say that it is quite awkward for this group of people to gather together.
Among them were the crown prince's young master in literature, and Yun's general in military affairs. The highest status was the minister, and the lowest status was the local rich man. There was the most treacherous minister in the capital, and there was also the most iron-clad young minister in the capital.
Jiang Yuesheng didn't think much about it when he wrote the invitation. Now when he saw that everyone was here, their faces were full of sadness.
Chu Qing was the only one who dared to do this. If it were other courtiers, their first thought would be to form a clique for personal gain.
After Chu Qing walked in, he quickly smiled and clasped his fists in salute: "My lords, uncles and aunts, I'm sorry for the long wait."
The main hall, which was originally quiet, suddenly became lively. Tao Yao smiled and said: "You kid, you invited me here without saying why, but you caused trouble again."
When the old man said this, he was smiling and the volume was quite high. He almost told everyone that he and Chu Qing were close to each other.
Ma Rui smiled bitterly and said: "Fortunately, I invited you all to the Qianqiying Yamen Office. If we had gone to another place, others would have thought too much."
Tan Zhongyi laughed loudly: "The deputy commander of Qianqiying formed a party, which is the most amazing thing in history."
Gongsuntang, who was not much younger than Tao Yao, said with a half-smile but not a smile: "Master Qiu, Master Zhong and I came here after the court. Master Wei also asked about it and asked me to restrain you.
I’m afraid you’ll cause trouble again.”
Zhong Yu took a sip of tea and began to dismantle the situation: "Master Wei said that your temper is much hotter than that of Chu Qing, and he dared to let you stare at him. He obviously wanted me to stare at you."
Tan Shangyi patted his chest: "Brother Qing, if you really offend someone, just let me know and I'll do my damn thing."
Tan Zhongyi kicked the good boy on the butt, making everyone laugh.
Qiu Wanshan joked: "My dear brother didn't even make a big show of fighting against Zhang Songling. This time he came to seek me out. Could it be that he offended some minister."
Jiang Yuesheng's face changed slightly as he was serving tea, and he suddenly realized something.
The originally small household minister, now, can be said to have friends all over the court. Let alone these people in the main hall, it is no problem to have a minister, let alone a minister.
There are top scholars, generals in the military department, old foxes in the court, giant businessmen in the country, and leaders in various fields.
At this moment, Changxian came in with Tong Gui.
Jiang Yuesheng was filled with emotions.
I almost forgot, there is also a follower like His Highness the Prince...
Thinking of the prince, Jiang Yuesheng realized that the prince is nothing. The wild nine princes are brothers to Chu Qing, and this is what happened. There is also Wei Changfeng, the minister of household affairs who has not been invited, and Tao Ruolin, who is admired even by the emperor.
And Chu Qing’s father, whose entire army is a “good brother”.
When everyone saw the second prince coming, they quickly stood up and saluted.
After Changxian returned the greetings one by one, he called Chu Qing "Master Chu" with a playful smile.
This time, Tao Yao was not unhappy at all, but instead smiled.
Just yesterday when he went to court, Sun An sent a piece of writing to Tao Shaozhang in front of other courtiers. It was written by the emperor himself, the blazing sun sweeps away the autumn frost, and loyalty is passed down to the Tao family.
Tao Yaoyao couldn't sleep a wink all night long, wishing that the loudspeaker would go all over the city to announce it.
The old man felt like a bright mirror in his heart. If he could obtain the emperor's calligraphy treasure, it was because of Chu Qing's credit.
In addition to the Li family, Zhou Youwei, and Zhang Songling's tearing apart, Chu Qing has been taking the lead in this half year, and Tao Shaozhang has also participated in the whole process.
Although Tao Shaozhang basically did not contribute and has always played the role of a pig teammate, this does not deny that Tao Shaozhang... participated in the whole process. Although it was blind Jiba who participated, but... he still participated in the whole process.
Just because we all participated, we received praise from the emperor, and our future is limitless.
Tao Yao had always been worried before, worried that Tao Shaozhang would commit suicide sooner or later.
Then a person who was more capable than Tao Shaozhang appeared in Tao Yao's field of vision, that is Chu Qing.
But there is an essential difference between Chu Qing and Tao Shaozhang. When Chu Qing seeks death, he is seeking death for others, while when Tao Shaozhang seeks death, he is...really seeking death.
Tao Shaozhang was seeking death alone, so he would die sooner or later, but he followed Chu Qing and actually achieved meritorious service. How could Tao Yao be unhappy? He had been a teacher to Chang Yu and Chang Xian for half a year, and Huang Laosi didn't even mention giving him a calligraphy treasure or anything.
Tao Shaozhang worked with Chu Qing for half a year, but he was highly recognized by the emperor.
So now Tao Yao is getting more and more attracted to Chu Qing, and is planning to go to the Chu Mansion in the next few days to visit Chu Qing's father and ask if he can recognize his in-laws.
After giving gifts to Changxian, everyone sat back.
Chu Qing clasped his fists again: "My lords, you have always taken great care of me, and even risked your lives to protect me. Although I didn't say it, I never thought about it in my heart... No, I always remembered it in my heart. Today I call you
Come on, I don’t dare to say it’s a favor, but I just have a way to make some money, no matter how much, at least it’s a profitable business. I know that we are all people with lofty ideals and don’t care about money and other external things, but it’s your business not to care.
I have a way to make money, but I have to tell everyone about it, so that if I get rich later, people will say that I am heartless for living alone."
After finishing the sentence, everyone burst into laughter, except for the transparent one who looked like he was lacking in interest.
Lao Fu is interested in everything but making money, which he has no interest at all.
Making money is meaningless. He is tired of making money and has so much money that he has no place to spend it.
Although he sat at the bottom, Lao Fu, the only "commoner", had an aristocratic and lazy temperament.
This kind of temperament is like the faint disgust after all desires are satisfied, full of aristocratic style.
Chu Qing personally carried the teapot, poured a cup of tea for everyone, and spoke again.
"The minimum is 1,000 guan. Within three years, you can earn at least 1,000 guan per month. There is no upper limit. Are you interested?"
Tan Zhongyi, who was the poorest, took a breath of cold air: "Is this true?"
Fu Youcai's expression changed slightly.
Ten times the profit... Could it be that this boy was summoned by these adults to join forces to annex the old man's property?
Not to mention, Fu Youcai felt that apart from his own property, he couldn't think of any other business that could earn ten times the profit.
Fortunately, Chu Qing explained with a smile: "If you invest in the workshop, you will have profits in one month."
Fu Youcai blew the foam from the tea leaves and showed an aristocratic expression.
It turned out to be an investment in a workshop, with a tenfold return... If you think about it, it doesn't make much sense, so just keep drinking tea.
"Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to introduce you to everyone." Chu Qing stood next to Fu Youcai and introduced: "Master Fu, all the security bureaus in Zhongzhou are under the name of Master Fu."
Tao Yao suddenly stood up: "The best person in Weijiang has the money to pay the master?!"
Fu Youcai stood up quickly, with a look of shame on his face: "False name, just a false name."
Gongsuntang, whose hometown is in Weijiang, also stood up and hurriedly came up to salute: "It turns out to be Brother Fu. I have admired him for a long time."
Fu Youcai was flattered: "It's just money, and I have nowhere to spend it. I just do good deeds when I have nothing to do. You sirs are laughing at me."
Chu Qing curled his lips.
I have a lot of money and no place to spend it, so I do good deeds and become the first good deed. This is Versailles.
In an instant, the most insignificant Fu Youcai became the most handsome old man in the hall.
Regardless of whether you have heard of it or not, just these four words "the best in Weijiang" are enough for everyone to admire.