The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 73
In the afternoon, accompanied by Dai Yi, Zhu Youtang wandered around the imperial garden of the palace.

It was already late autumn, and the yellow leaves and withered grass had already withered everywhere in the north, but in the Imperial Garden, there were lush greenery and vitality everywhere.

Dai Yi also pointed around and introduced some exotic flowers and plants to Zhu Youtang with a smile.

"Don't tell me, I really feel better when I go out for a walk."

There was a kind of sincere satisfaction on Zhu Youtang's face.

Dai Yi thought to himself, it has nothing to do with whether you come out or not, it is mainly because Zhang Jieyuan gave you a diagnosis and treatment, let you know that you are not seriously ill, and your mood is relieved.

"Where's Bing Kuan?"

Thinking of Zhang Zhou, Zhu Youtang couldn't help asking.

Dai Yi replied with a smile: "Mr. Zhang went to accompany the prince. Didn't your majesty say that he should teach the prince some knowledge before leaving the palace?"

"That's right, I forgot about it! He is very good in terms of knowledge and insight, but it's a pity that he is not a Jinshi."

Dai Yi felt emotional.

Fortunately, he is not a Jinshi.

If Zhang Zhou passed the Jinshi examination, wouldn't he be in the sky?
Just as she was talking, a group of people came to meet them. It was Queen Zhang who heard that her husband was in the Imperial Garden, and specially brought people here.

"Queen..."

The emperor was about to tell his wife the reasons for his declining health, and to share his joy that his health would gradually improve in the future.

However, she didn't know that Empress Zhang came here with murderous intentions, and when they met, she complained: "Your Majesty, it is said that the Qingning Palace was rebuilt in the palace, and outsiders were hired to provide wood and stone. Why is this so?"

"outsider?"

Zhu Youtang pondered for a while, then smiled wryly, "It's not outsiders, it's Marquis Qingyun and Uncle Changning. It's no problem for them to provide materials to build Qingning Palace."

Empress Zhang said in embarrassment, "Why not Heling and Yanling?"

Zhu Youtang's good mood was pushed back instantly.

"Cough cough." Zhu Youtang looked embarrassed, and pretended to cough twice, "Queen, I'm not recovering from my illness, can I talk about some things later?"

"I can't wait! Heling and Yanling have already prepared the wood and stone in their minds. They just waited for the start of work. Who would have thought that the people from the Zhou family would kill them. What would Heling and Yanling do with the wood and stone in their hands? They were determined For the court, do you have to lose money because of it?"

Empress Zhang saw her husband appearing in front of her alive and kicking, so naturally she no longer worried about her illness.

Right now, she only cares about fighting for the interests of her natal brothers.

Zhu Youtang was extremely embarrassed. He knew very well that his wife was not principled when it came to the interests of the Zhang family, and he often didn't care about it.

But this time it was Zhang Zhou's proposal that he was relying on, and the effect of saving money was immediate, so he had to think about whether he should favor the Zhang brothers.

Dai Yi quickly stepped out to share the firepower for the emperor: "Empress, this is a rule set by the Ministry of Industry. Those with the lowest asking price will be selected. Marquis Shouning and Bo Jianchang are priced at 3000 taels, while Marquis Qingyun and Bo Changning are priced at 5000 taels." [-] taels..."

"They are shoddy!" Queen Zhang said.

Zhu Youtang said: "Marquis Qingyun and Uncle Changning built the palace for the emperor's grandmother, and they both belong to the same family of the Zhou family. How could this be so? The empress is too worried."

"If not, why did they offer such a low price? Or did they intend to run Heling and Yanling off? Your Majesty, shouldn't you be the one who decides for your own family?"

"Uh……"

"Empress, it's like this. At present, because of the news that the palace is going to repair the Qingning Palace, the prices of wood and stone in the market have risen a lot. Shouninghou and Jianchangbo will not lose money because of this."

"is it?"

Zhu Youtang also grasped the key point, and said with a smile: "Exactly, Heling and Yanling are the goods that came in first, so how can they lose money? You are not joking, I have set the rules. If you change them at will, I will still have money in the future." Can He Weiyi survive? How about this, when the next time the palace is built, I won’t let people bid for it, and let Heling and Yanling directly ship the goods, what do you think?"

Empress Zhang was annoyed.

But her husband and Dai Yi also had a point.

The price of wood and stone in the market has risen, and the brothers just don't supply the palace, so they won't lose money.

Besides, she must maintain her husband's dignity.

"Then next time, we must not find outsiders again."

"sure."

As Zhu Youtang said, his hand had already landed on Empress Zhang's shoulder, and he embraced it in his arms, as if he was very intimate, and then gave Dai Yi a wink, meaning that he would not be used as a light bulb by the side, and the empress would accompany him He can visit the imperial garden.

After Dai Yi and all his followers retreated.

The couple then went to the depths of the imperial garden.

……

……

Inside the Wenhua Hall.

After Zhang Zhou and Zhu Houzhao played two rounds of sand table games, they went to the inner hall instead, and Zhu Houzhao drove all the eunuchs out.

"It was said earlier that the bookstore will be opened, when will it open?"

Zhu Houzhao is serious.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Is the prince in a hurry to do business?"

Zhu Houzhao is like a little adult, pacing back and forth in the inner hall with his hands behind his back: "I asked my father to play outside the palace many times, but my father refused every time. Even if I sneak out in the future, there is nothing to rely on." , if you open a bookstore to help me earn a lot of money, I won’t be coerced by my father when I leave the palace, and I can do whatever I want!”

really.

Just like the bear children all over the world, they want to be financially independent, but also want to break away from family control.

Zhang Zhoudao: "It's not difficult to open a bookstore. Just find a printing shop and you can engrave the story book. It only takes a few days to prepare. But the prince, the stories written by the minister have no foundation among the people, so they are just published like this. Others have never even heard of it, and there is no gimmick, will someone buy it to see it? Don’t lose all your money when the time comes, I...money is tight.”

"What do you mean? Then it's closed? Are you playing with me?"

Zhu Houzhao stared at two small eyes.

There is an urge to come up and tear Zhang Zhou apart.

Deputy Zhang Zhou said confidently, "Prince, don't be impatient. What I mean is, if there is no foundation, lay the foundation first. No one else has heard of this story. We will find people in places like teahouses, bookstores, and market stalls. Publicize this story, and don’t let them hear too much, just give a general idea. After spreading it, it will become lively, if there is a topic, and if it is published again, won’t more people come to buy the book?”

"Hey?" Zhu Houzhao smiled openly, "You have quite a brain."

Zhang Zhoudao: "His Royal Highness, this is called advertising widely, and we must pay attention to methods and methods in doing business."

"Okay, then you can do it."

Zhu Houzhao showed his trust and support for Zhang Zhou.

That is to say, to speak lightly.

Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, "His Royal Highness, we have agreed to be a partnership. Do we need to establish the rules first? In private business, brothers still have to settle accounts, not to mention that you are the crown prince and I am a minister. This is too wrong. Did you wait?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "Don't you need me to pay you? I don't have any money to partner with you!"

"I didn't ask the prince to pay the money, but should I write the shareholding book first?"

"Share certificate?"

"Yes, who owns how many shares in this business, who will take care of it, what is everyone's responsibility, who should listen to when making decisions about the operation, and how to decide if someone wants to buy shares in the future... All these need to be clearly stated , in line with the principle of friendly negotiation, the two parties will each sign a bond after reaching an agreement, and make two copies of it as a proof of future partnership.”

"..."

"If His Royal Highness is not willing, then this partnership cannot be established."

"You really have a lot to do, how do you list it? You write it! Don't bully me because I'm young. I have brains. One person and one half agree. At worst, this bookstore will be handed over to you in the future, but if you dare Taking advantage of this palace in terms of profit..."

"His Royal Highness, the rules have been established. Every once in a while, I will show you the account books. It is fair and just, and there is no deception."

(End of this chapter)