Su Yuanyuan smiled and picked up a deck of playing cards to fiddle with, and asked curiously, "What is this? A flashcard?"
Li Yunfang carefully looked at her expression, and silently ruled out the possibility that she was a time traveler in her heart, and explained: "This is a kind of recreational thing, like playing a horse hanging, but only four people can play a horse hanging. This poker Cards can be played by several people, and there are many more tricks than playing horses.”
"Really? Then this is a rare thing, give me five copies." Su Yuanyuan now thinks that it may be a good thing to have a few time-traveling women, because they can bring many things she doesn't understand to this place. Dynasty, so life is much more convenient.
Li Yunfang saw that Yinzhen had been accompanying Su Yuanyuan with a smile all the time, her eyes didn't fall on her, her face turned ugly, and she smiled awkwardly: "Miss Su, the reason why these playing cards are not sold at the bottom is not because there are too many cards. Expensive, but because this thing is very easy to imitate, if you sell a deck, the playing cards and how to play will be spread, then I... "
Su Yuanyuan nodded in understanding, and put the playing cards back to their original positions, "Since this is the case, then I won't force others. When Boss Li starts selling them, I will buy them again. This time I will buy five crystal potted flowers first. , if it’s different, just wrap it carefully and give it to my maid.”
After she finished speaking, she stood up and said with a smile, "Cousin, let's go, and then go shopping elsewhere."
Li Yunfang was in a hurry, she still wanted to draw out their curiosity to gain weight for herself, how could they just leave? She couldn't care about anything else, and after two steps behind her, she said, "Mr. Ai, Miss Su, please stay a little longer. I think you two are very handsome, and you must be rich and powerful. To be honest, I am The daughter of Li Wenye, the prefect of Suzhou, came to Beijing with her father to report on her duties this time, and opened this shop in order to train herself. But there are too many high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital, and the things in my shop may not be kept. I see two clear-eyed, Being an upright person, I wonder if I can protect the little girl one or two? I am willing to share 20% of the net profit as a tribute to the two of you."
If you can't attract Yinzhen's attention, you can find a way to tie them together. Which prince thinks there is too much money? The prescription in her hand can earn a lot of money, isn't the best way for Yinzhen to keep her is to marry her back? Li Yunfang lowered her head slightly, and put her mind at ease. She remembered that Yinzhen doted on Li Shi very much in the early stage, allowing her to give birth to three sons and a daughter. As long as she seizes the opportunity to raise these sons properly, they will all be her support in the future , Maybe you can become the queen mother.
In fact, she was right. If it was a local prince, even if what she said just now was very rude and weird, but only because of her ability to make money, it is the safest thing to put her in the backyard. They don’t care about the backyard anyway. There are many women, and I don't believe that this woman can find flowers. It's a pity that Yinzhen is not a local prince, so the response he gave was no response, let's wait for what Su Yuanyuan says.
Su Yuanyuan turned around and smiled, "Boss Li, don't worry too much. The capital is at the foot of the emperor. How could he allow others to bully the magistrate's daughter? Besides, Mr. Li is probably going to be promoted when he enters Beijing this time. You are a colleague, let alone rob you of your things. If you are really afraid, then we will go back and discuss with the elders. It is better to understand this kind of things about the shop clearly, and we will not bother you today."
Li Yunfang still wanted to keep them, but found that the reason was blocked by Su Yuanyuan, so she could only watch them leave, frowning and went back to the room. She always felt that something was wrong. Wouldn't ordinary people be curious when they saw so many strange things? Given how men looked down on women in ancient times, don't you think it would be a good deal to marry her back? She is not only the owner of the Duobao shop, she is also the daughter of a fourth-rank official!
On the other hand, Yinzhen and Su Yuanyuan went back to the palace directly after leaving the Duobao shop. Yinzhen took many things he sent people to buy from the Duobao shop to report to Kangxi. It seemed very strange that this store turned out, but for them, these were the future things that De Fei said, and Kangxi had to know about their sudden appearance.
It was these things that made Kangxi completely believe in the future world. Unwillingly, he ordered, "Go and arrest that Mrs. Li and interrogate her about the future!"
Yinzhen stepped forward to persuade: "Huang Ama, in fact, I don't think it doesn't matter what happens in the future. Li's ability to make so many things must be of great benefit to the people. I think it is better to give her an imperial businessman than to detain her." , Let her research more things. Erchen will also recruit capable people and craftsmen to let them do more research based on Concubine De's confession. As long as the country is prosperous and strong, what happens hundreds of years later is not important to us. "
"Hmph, it's just some weird tricks. You can force her to ask those things after you arrest her. If you let her outside, if she talks nonsense..."
"Huang Ama, please don't worry, I will send someone to monitor her every word and deed, and I will never let her have a chance to change. I think that what she wants is nothing more than glory and wealth, so promise her profit, and then let her manage it. She understands It’s the most convenient, and I don’t have to explain to others why I came up with so many strange things all of a sudden, after all, I really don’t like to do these researches with my character.”
Kangxi frowned and thought for a moment, then waved his hands and said, "Okay, I will leave this matter to you, and you can handle it according to your needs." With so many major national affairs, these gadgets used in daily life are not worthy of his attention at all, he just rejects them very much. The so-called time traveler. After thinking for a while, he ordered Yinzhen to secretly go to the Qin Tianjian and the eminent monks of the Royal Temple to ask why there was a time-traveling woman and whether it would shake the fate of the country.
Yinzhen immediately complied, and when he saw Li Yunfang again, he directly asked someone to take Li Yunfang to his house. Li Yunfang suppressed the excitement in her heart, bowed to Yinzhen in a proper manner, and said in disbelief: "Ai, Mr. Ai? Are you the fourth elder brother?"
Yin Zhen didn't take away her disguise, nodded and said, "Besides the things in your shop, do you know other skills?"
Li Yunfang thought about it quickly, showing a bit of confidence, "Back to the fourth elder brother, I am indeed still studying other things. I am quite talented in this area, and I may come up with better things in the future. The fourth elder brother said I mean... But are you willing to protect the business of the courtier's daughter?"
Yinzhen turned the wrench in his hand and said, "It's okay to protect your store, but all the things in your store should not exceed the cost too much. Forty percent of the profits will go to the state treasury, 10 percent to me, and the rest to you. You are in charge of research, and I will be responsible for promoting things to the whole country. As for the operation of the store, your people and my people will be responsible together, and at the same time, you will be given the status of an imperial merchant, allowing you to set up your own business."
"The treasury? The imperial merchants?" Li Yunfang's eyes widened, and she couldn't react because of the unexpected turn of events. Could it be that she opened the store too high-profile, and Yinzhen reported it to the emperor because she didn't dare to swallow the store? She couldn't help but feel a little regretful, so why should she be happy when she suddenly became a businessman? Even if you set up your own business, it's still a scholar, farmer, businessman!
Yinzhen looked at her anxiously, and said, "Of course, if you work for the royal family, the royal family will definitely protect you for the rest of your life. In the future, if you marry or recruit a family member, the royal family will be your backer, and your future son will also be able to study in the Imperial College. It is the sincerity of the royal family. But you must promise to do your best to contribute to the country and benefit the country and the people."
"I, I don't understand why the royal family cooperates with me like this? These conditions... are unheard of, some, some are unbelievable, and unreasonable."
"The royal family's actions are naturally for the common people. There are many things in your store that are not available to the common people, but they are either too expensive or not good. If you can make improvements, if you can lower the price, it will be a benefit to the people." It is a great thing, and it will benefit you and the country without any harm."
The development of the gaffe was completely beyond Li Yunfang's cognition. She didn't know whether to believe it or not, but she followed Yinzhen's picture and thought about it, this turned out to be a rare and good future! She will no longer have to worry about being married off by her parents in the future on her own. She has the backing of the royal family and is rich. Although the unit price is only a little more than the cost, it will be a huge profit if it is promoted to the whole country. And she doesn't have to fight with other women at all. After a few years, if she recruits a husband, she will still be the head of the family, and her son will have a good future. Although he can't be a prince, he will also be protected by Yinzhen.
She kind of understands that Yinzhen has no intention of marrying her at all. Now this is the best choice. The most important thing is that before she cooperates with Yinzhen and does not have a family, she still has a chance to make Yinzhen fall in love. If you recruit another child, it will not affect anything!
Li Yunfang thought about it for a quarter of an hour, and finally made up her mind, "I agree, thank you Si elder brother for giving me this opportunity to serve the country!"
Yinzhen asked Su Peisheng to write three contracts, one for Li Yunfang, one for him to keep, and one for the household department to file. In the future, the accounts of the store will naturally be inspected by the Ministry of Accounts, and the development of the store will be handled by him. Li Yunfang only needs to come up with some fresh ideas, and then lead many skilled craftsmen to research things.
When Li Wenye and his wife received the news, it was like a bolt from the blue. They were still looking after their daughter. Why did their daughter suddenly become a royal businessman? Although the royal family means grace, isn't this ruining Li Yunfang's life? Doing business is something that can't be put on the table. How can the daughter of a dignified magistrate become a merchant
But Li Yunfang didn't think so, especially when she heard her mother talk about the young master when she returned to the mansion, she was even more sure that she had taken the right step, and she was finally able to be independent in this feudal society! After completing the household registration, she immediately bought a large house in a busy street, and moved there with her confidant maid. Faced with the resistance of her parents, she promised to give them filial money every month, and there will be no shortage of clothes for the four seasons and all kinds of good things. She doesn't want to live with her son, she has to study a lot of things, it's not convenient to live with them.
Li Wenye and his wife felt that this matter was extremely absurd, but after reading the contract, they dared not show any dissatisfaction, and they were even more cautious, fearing that the emperor was beating them. Kangxi originally thought that it was unruly for a woman to show up as an imperial merchant, but when she saw the "plan" Yinzhen made, she felt that it didn't matter. Letting them toss and toss might really make things easier for the common people.
It is related to research and business. Yinzhen directly assigned Yue Xing'a to be in charge. He has experience in both aspects and is very eager to learn. Given him this opportunity, he will be able to make meritorious deeds and be promoted in the future. . This made Li Yunfang a little disappointed. It turned out that she couldn't see Yinzhen when she cooperated with Yinzhen. She had no more thoughts, so she could only concentrate on research. She knew that she had to reflect her own value, otherwise this preferential treatment might become a reminder at any time.
After arranging these things, Yinzhen went to tell Su Yuanyuan the specific progress. His decision to do this was actually Su Yuanyuan's idea. Those time-traveling women had nothing to do with him, and he had no obligation to take care of whoever helped whom, but Su Yuanyuan discovered the benefits of time-traveling women from Concubine De. No matter what their purpose is, they more or less know something, and it will definitely bring convenience to the people, and she has been trying to improve the status of women, which is too difficult in the feudal dynasty. If women can reflect their value, maybe they can really get some opportunities. Anyway, Kangxi already knew about the time-traveling girl and the future. These trivial things that Kangxi didn't pay attention to were very promising for her.
Brother Nine is thirteen this year, after learning about Duobao Store, he pestered Yinzhen every day to get involved. He didn't like civil and martial arts since he was a child, but he liked to settle accounts and do business, but Kangxi always reprimanded him and forbade him to compete with the people for profit. But this time, it is the imperial business that is cooperating with Yinzhen. It is a business for the country and the people. He feels that he can participate and is the most suitable.
"Fourth brother! Good fourth brother! Just let me take care of it. You see, you have so many things to do every day, how can you have time to worry about business? I am good at this, and my brother will share your worries. I will definitely handle it properly. At that time, the fourth brother only needs to give me a little bit, and I can eat and drink without worrying about it!"
Yinzhen laughed and said: "When did your dignified prince worry about eating and drinking?"
"That's different, I earned it myself! Fourth brother, we were not good when we were young, but how good is our relationship later? You see, you forced me to practice calligraphy and reading, and I didn't even hate you, which shows that I love your brother Deep love, you must take care of me, you don’t want me to achieve nothing in the future, right? This is the most suitable opportunity for me, Huang Ama will definitely not scold me. When I grow my business, maybe Huang Ama It still compliments me, it really suits me.”
"All right, all right, if you do well, I will share half of my 10% profit with you. Don't mess around and make Huang Ama angry."
"Okay! Thank you, brother four!"
With Yinzhen's help to intercede, Kangxi gave Yinzhen a lesson and agreed to go into business. Anyway, he has not been interested in other things for so many years. Now that he wants to do business, he should do business well, so as not to be tempted to establish one day What Eight Lord Party. The ninth elder brother has something to do, so the eighth elder brother and the tenth elder brother can't sit still, they are all about the same age.
Kangxi thought about it, and simply arranged for the eighth elder brother to work as an errand in the household department. Isn't this son the best at buying people's hearts? Let him be responsible for offending others, so that he will not worry about being a lonely minister in the future. If this son really has good skills, then the bills will be much smoother and the treasury will be filled. Elder Brother Shi went to the big camp in the suburbs of Beijing. He didn't like to take care of things, so he liked to wield knives and guns. Anyway, he was still young, so he might as well go to the barracks to practice. The three brothers were assigned to different places, and they were also told not to stick together.
As for the fact that they all have a good relationship with Yinzhen, that doesn't matter, Yinzhen's infertility will definitely not make any thoughts, they all follow Yinzhen and save trouble.
But Kangxi knew it in his heart and was not afraid of these things. It doesn't mean that the princes also understand. In the eyes of the crown prince, eldest elder brother, and third elder brother, Kangxi is becoming more and more partial to Yinzhen. Not only did he let him take charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, but also let him supervise such a profitable business, blatantly collecting money, and giving him money. Giving a marriage is equivalent to giving Tong Banchao power, what does this mean? What about training him
Also, Yinzhen has a good relationship with so many brothers from the fifth child to the fifteenth child. Isn't this buying people's hearts? Why did the emperor ignore it and still look very satisfied? How much does this mean Yinzhen is valued
Both the eldest brother and the prince began to regard Yinzhen as a big threat, as did Suo'etu and Mingzhu, and the court and China were regarded as three-legged rivalry.
Duobao Store is developing very well, Brother Nine is very talented here, and Li Yunfang's things are really easy to use, so it can be easily promoted. And Brother Jiu is in charge of Duobao Store, who dares to copy their things? However, Brother Nine opened several branches within a few months, making huge profits and making a fortune for the treasury. I don't know what he and Li Yunfang talked about. Li Yunfang actually gave him 10% of his 50% profit, and then completely ignored the business.
Brother Jiu heard her mention that there are gold and gemstones everywhere overseas, but there is no tea, silk and porcelain, so he immediately thought about it. Invested in shipbuilding and began to explore overseas transactions. During the shipbuilding process, Yinzhen sorted out some of the knowledge learned by Defei, Li Shi and himself, and made people vigorously research and experiment. Added a big boost.
After listening to Concubine De's words, Kangxi hated foreign countries very much, but if he wanted to rule the Han people with a small number of Manchus, he would not have the energy to deal with foreign countries, and he did not approve of contacting foreign countries too early. But when he saw that his sons just wanted to make money and accidentally made a good boat, he turned a blind eye to their actions and reluctantly agreed. It's just that overseas transactions take a long time, and you won't see any results for a while, but many people think that Brother Nine is a prodigal fool.
In addition, Yue Xing'a took people to several cities to open branches of Duobao Store, and Yinzhen brought up logistics and newspapers through the words of Concubine De and Li. The logistics can be linked with the post station, and Yue Xing'a is directly responsible for recruiting some retired soldiers and strong men from the countryside, and it will develop quickly. Newspapers are a bit troublesome, but combining newspapers and logistics together, they will take newspapers to all parts of the country as they come and go, and then sell them at post stations in various places.
Yinzhen suggested that the Fifth and Seventh Princes should be in charge. The two of them are delicate and cautious, and have never participated in any forces. The fifth elder brother still has the Queen Mother and Concubine Yi behind him. There is no force to put pressure on him. He is in charge of the newspapers and magazines and can report impartially and fairly.
This move offended the third elder brother. He thought that he had the best literary talent among his brothers. How could he be left out in matters related to literature such as newspapers and periodicals. But in fact, he is arrogant and lofty in his bones. Yinzhen feels that if he manages the newspaper, it must be full of superiority plus the bias of flattering and belittling the Han people, so the newspaper will be counterproductive. So Yinzhen proposed to write a book, trying to find a way to send the third elder brother to sort out history. This job is very suitable for the arrogant third elder brother. He thinks it is much more noble than newspapers, so he doesn't look for anything else.
Paper is not cheap, and the price of newspapers is also high, so Yinzhen proposed to take out a newspaper every time and stick it on the city wall for all the people to read. Those rich and noble families will naturally buy a separate copy and read it at home. This not only earns the benefits of the newspaper but also ensures the dissemination of information. Everyone can understand the news from afar and broaden their horizons.
A lot of things happened in this year. At first glance, they were all trivial matters that were not on the stage. No one from the aristocratic family cared about them. All of these are good things for the common people, and some profits can be returned to the state treasury. Yinzhen has made another great contribution!
The elder brother and the crown prince recruited him many times, wanting him to do things for them, but Yinzhen just refused to do anything, and only listened to the emperor's orders, so he became a thorn in their eyes all of a sudden, and completely regarded him as an opponent to seize the throne. Especially the positions of the next few brothers are actually related to Yinzhen, which makes them more vigilant, just waiting for an opportunity to trip him up.
But now Kangxi is more and more satisfied with these four sons. As the emperor, he is busy with official duties. It is Yinzhen who helped him deal with so many trivial matters, making the people's life better, making the treasury more abundant, and making the palace safer. What a capable minister. In the long run, he will be able to relax a lot. In particular, under Yinzhen's suggestion, the brothers all have their favorite things to do, and they all do well. There is no sign of Kowloon seizing the heir, which makes him extremely satisfied.
With the coming of the new year, he decided to confer rewards on all the princes. The eldest elder brother was crowned as the king of Zhijun for his military exploits, the third elder brother was crowned as the king of Chengjun for his contributions to writing books, and the fourth elder brother was also crowned as the king of Yongjun for his meritorious service. From the fifth elder brother to the tenth elder brother are all Baylors, and the younger ones will not be banned.
So when Su Yuanyuan finally ushered in the day of getting married, she was already the princess of the county, which aroused countless envy.