Unable to meet Xia Liang to satisfy his licentious mood, Bai Lijue could only focus on government affairs, and after finishing all the memorials, he brought over the book Xia Liangxin gave him to read.
After Xia Liang learned that Baili Jue was hard to find, and no one could replace Chen Jingsheng's distress, he hurried for two days and copied "Sun Tzu's Art of War" completely, hoping to help Bai Lijue.
How could "Sun Tzu's Art of War", a god-level book for commanding and leading troops, be useless, especially for Bai Lijue now, it was like sending charcoal in a timely manner, it was too timely.
After spending the whole night, Bai Lijue didn't sleep at all, and read the book from beginning to end over and over again, and when the dawn was about to break, he put down the book in his hand.
He stood up and stretched his waist. Although he hadn't slept all night, Bailijue was full of energy and his face was full of fighting spirit.
Walking outside the bedroom, looking towards the east, Baili Jue squinted his eyes at the gradually rising sun, as if he had reached the southeast through a distance of thousands of miles.
Uncle, when you come back this time, you don't need to go back to garrison. You should also stay in the imperial capital and take care of yourself for a thousand years.
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In the next few days, while Bailijue was busy dealing with the matter of Chen Jingsheng's return, he also had to take care of Baili Xi's changes. It's not true that they raised soldiers privately, but this batch of weapons is worth using.
If it is used well, not only can it hit Prince Rui, but it will be relatively easy for him to deal with Chen Jingsheng.
Therefore, Bai Lijue was so busy flying up for the layout. Even if he missed Xia Liang, he really didn't have time to see her. He just got news about her from the dark guard every day and knew that she was also very busy. .
Xia Liang's initial plan was to open a few restaurants first, and seize the other party's business in this area first.
The reason why the restaurant was opened first was because it was relatively quick to act. As long as the restaurant was well-arranged, the shopkeeper, staff, and cook were selected, and some novel recipes were written, the restaurant could be opened quickly.
Although a detailed plan has been drawn up, Xia Liang still needs to personally supervise the decoration of the store, the selection of shopkeepers, assistants, chefs, and the preparation of food.
Therefore, in the past few days, she has to hide from Wang every day, put on men's clothes, and go out to do all kinds of busy work. This busyness lasts for a whole day. Moreover, she has to copy books at night, and this copying takes up most of the night.
Therefore, in just a few days, all the little meat that Xia Liang was raised by Wang before was returned.
Seeing her daughter's face getting thinner and tiredness between her eyebrows and eyes, Mrs. Wang thought she was unhealed from an illness, and ordered Xia Liang to drink tonic soup every day, which made her miserable.
However, after these few days of busy work, this result is also very remarkable.
In Floating Cloud City, several old shops quickly changed their facades and put up the sign of Xiangke Lai. After these few days of repairs, they can open for business immediately!
Xia Liang's plan is very precise, but the means are simple and rude!
That is to use power, money, delicious and novelty food, and low prices to snatch the business from Baili Xi's hands. Therefore, when Xia Liang determined the location of the shop, he basically followed one principle—to place the shop opposite Pinxiangju. Or buy the adjacent shop!
It's such a provocation!
Xia Liang's purpose in the early stage was not to make more money, but to snatch Bailixi's business. However, even if he did it this way, if he wanted to make small profits but sell more, the business would not lose money at all.
Xia Liang's choice of the time for Xiangke to open was also very ingenious. It was chosen on the day when General Chen returned with his soldiers, taking advantage of the sensational effect of celebrities.
After discussing with Bailijue, Xia Liang sent someone to spread the news in advance, to welcome our army's return from a great victory, to commemorate the soldiers who died at the border, and to commemorate General Chen's dedication to the Sun Yao Kingdom. sacrifices and contributions.
On the first day of Xiangkelai's opening, the first 500 guests can eat for free, and the cost of subsequent guests will be halved!
After the news was released, it immediately caused a sensation. In some teahouses, restaurants and other places, literati and students couldn't help praising and feeling that the master of the pilgrim was a gentleman who was loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and shared the emperor's worries, not just greedy and chasing him. Lee's villain.
With these literati and poets taking the lead, Xiangkelai has already occupied a different position in the hearts of the people before it even opened, and its image has instantly become taller.
When this remark appeared, Xia Liang sent people to use these remarks to expand their influence and brought out a group of pilgrims to come to eat, which was actually an expression of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.
In addition, Xia Liang also set up a dish tasting event at the entrance of Xiangkelai, made some samples of the dishes that Xiangkelai will launch soon, and then invited some people to try them for free.
The rich and attractive aroma, the mouth-watering appearance, and the novel dishes made many people stop and watch, especially those who tried the dishes. As long as they took a bite, they were full of praise, and their faces were full of fascination. look.
However, according to the rules of the food tasting, everyone can only eat one bite, so those who have eaten have all been aroused, but they cannot be satisfied.
In this way, these people's hearts are scratched like a cat's paw, wishing that Pilgrims will open now, so that they can have a good time!
After various methods, not to mention ordinary people, even literati students have gradually been brainwashed. While waiting for the return of General Chen, they are also waiting for the opening of Xiangkelai, so as to occupy the top 500 positions. Enjoy some delicious food and have a good time!
Therefore, this Xiangkelai has not yet opened, but its reputation has been heated up. Those guests who dine at Pinxiangju, all they talk about is the news of the Xiangke from the opposite side.
Those who had tasted the dishes from Xiangke Lai even threatened that compared with the dishes from Xiangju, although they were delicious, they were still not as good.
When these words were heard in Prince Rui's ears, he was half-dead from anger.
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Prince Rui's Mansion.
"Please forgive me, my lord. The subordinates have not found out who is the master behind Xiangke's arrival."
"Trash!" Baili Xi slammed the table and cursed, "It's been two days, and I can't find out who is behind it. What use is this king asking you to do!"
The subordinate flinched and said, "My lord, this pilgrim came to provoke our Pinxiangju, and it is impossible for the other party not to know that Pinxiangju is the property in the hands of the lord. Knowing this, dare to do this, it is a Guess the master behind this pilgrim, I'm afraid the background is not small!"
"Hmph! It's up to you!" Baili Xi stood up angrily, "Since they can't find out, then they will send someone to smash their shop tonight. They want to open it tomorrow. It's a good idea!"
"Obey!" The subordinate responded in a low voice.