my empire simulator

Chapter 7

Businessmen reap profits.

If the businessman can see enough profit, he can change his principles.

Xu Jiuchang has already realized the value of this piece of paper. It is thin and easy to write on. Once it is popularized, it will bring huge profits.

Saluting to Jiang Xubai, Xu Jiuchang seemed to be a different person, and asked, "Where did you get this paper?"

"I made it."

Jiang Xubai said modestly: "I just improved by standing on the shoulders of the ancients."

Improved papermaking?
Looking at Jiang Xubai's age, he is not as weak as the crown, but he can improve papermaking?
But think about it, Jiang Xubai is a prince and aristocrat, and he is also a knowledgeable person who has read books, and it is really possible to improve papermaking. At such a young age, he is indeed a young talent.

He became more respectful to Jiang Xubai, Xu Jiuchang then asked: "I wonder if the raw material of this paper is expensive?"

The value of the raw material will also determine the price of the paper, which is very important.

"It just uses relatively common raw materials, and the cost is very low."

Things like bark and hemp rope are really common...

Hearing what Jiang Xubai said, Xu Jiuchang was slightly relieved, the lower the price of raw materials, the higher the profit.

Then, Jiang Xubai said slowly: "Unfortunately, I don't have a workshop at hand, only a few servants in the mansion do things, so the output is not very high."

This is a fact. Not long after returning to China, there is not even a gift giver. Where can I get the money to buy a workshop?Without a workshop, it is difficult to improve the production capacity and quality by relying on the temporary molds made by Jiang Xubai.

And Xu Jiuchang heard the meaning of Jiang Xu's vernacular, and immediately said: "Caomin happens to have a few idle workshops, which can be used by you."

"Then thank you sir."

Xu Jiuchang gave him a workshop, and Jiang Xubai naturally wanted to continue, not only because of papermaking, but with a few more workshops, Jiang Xubai could do more.

Then, Jiang Xubai said: "That's why I invited my husband to help me sell paper. Jiang Xubai has little knowledge, so I ask him to help me."

"After the thing is done, there must be a big thank you!"

"Being entrusted by the young master, how dare you ask for a big thank you!"

Having waited for Jiang Xubai's words, Xu Jiuchang immediately expressed his opinion to Jiang Xubai, not to thank him again, and said, "It is his honor to be able to share your worries for the young master."

The instinct of a businessman, he is already ready to invest in Jiang Xubai, when the papermaking technology starts to ferment, Jiang Xubai will definitely become the focus, then he may be able to take advantage of this wind.

Also, he is not without income. In the future, when dignitaries buy paper, he will be the first thing they think of, and thus they will become famous, which cannot be bought with money. Besides, who are the people who buy paper?They are all educated people!In this way, he can also expand his network, which is the most important thing!

A businessman not interested in money?That can only be said to have greater benefits!
Regarding Xu Jiuchang's careful thinking, Jiang Xubai also understands that if he listens to his own words, he doesn't mind continuing to cooperate. If he doesn't listen, there are other ways to make him listen!
"Besides that, I still have questions."

"My lord, it's okay to talk. The grassroots know everything and say everything."

After pondering for a while, Jiang Xubai said, "Is it feasible to spread paper to the whole of Sichuan?"

This is Jiang Xubai's biggest concern. If the implementation is less than half, he will not be rewarded.

"This……"

Unexpectedly, it was this question, Xu Jiuchang was stopped by the question.

After thinking about it carefully, he pondered: "Those who need paper are only educated people, but most of the people in central Sichuan are illiterate, so how can they need paper?"

Buy and sell only when there is demand.

Xu Jiuchang is very aware of this, and it is difficult to promote it to the whole country. In his eyes, the common people do not need paper.

Hearing this, Jiang Xubai nodded slightly, frowning and thinking.

The mission requirement is to spread it to half of the country. Jiang Xubai really can't decide whether this half includes the common people. He can only do his best to promote it to avoid mistakes.

"do it."

Jiang Xubai raised his head and said to Xu Jiuchang: "At least let the people in central Shu know what paper is and let them see paper."

After careful consideration, Jiang Xubai felt that the mission requirements could not be one piece of paper per person, and the price would be too high.

Then, let the people know that there is such a thing, let the people establish a specific understanding of paper, this may be feasible.

It's a pity that Jiang Xubai's manpower is not enough, so Xu Jiuchang can only do this.

Why is this son?

Xu Jiuchang was very puzzled, isn't the papermaking technology benefiting the scholars all over the world?Why does he bother those illiterate people?Meaningless.

Glancing at Jiang Xubai, he didn't ask. Since Jiang Xubai insisted, he would do so.

A smart person should know what to ask and what not to ask.

……

"I will take my leave..."

After a final discussion, Xu Jiuchang will not stay soon, because he has to deal with the work of the workshop and prepare for papermaking.

So Jiang Xubai asked Luo Xiaoyi to help see the guests off.

Luo Xiaoyi is one of Jiang Xubai's servants. Because of his clever mind, Jiang Xubai is kept by his side.

His eyesight was excellent, watching Xu Jiuchang walk out of the gate, he knew that he still had doubts in his heart.

"Paper is not made for the children of aristocratic families, but for the people of the world."

"Oh?"

Turning around, Xu Jiuchang looked at Luo Xiaoyi behind him, a little surprised: "People in the world?"

What does this have to do with the people of the world?
"The people don't know paper, so let the people know about paper. If the people don't know how to read, just write on paper and teach the people to recognize it. This is the master's intention..."

"This is to educate the people, it is an act of benevolence..."

What Luo Xiaoyi said made Xu Jiuchang's face change, he really didn't expect Jiang Xubai's intention.

Looking down at the poem Jiang Xubai gave him in his hand.

"...Sadly, where Yan Qi Jing traveled, thousands of palaces and palaces have been made of soil. Prosperity, the people suffer! Death, the people suffer!"

Reading this poem again, Xu Jiuchang seemed to understand Jiang Xubai's good intentions.

Why make paper?For the sake of the ages and future generations, educate the people!

Who can write such psalms?
"Third son..."

But to some extent, the third son is too ideal.

What the common people need is called "clothing, food and clothing", not a piece of "paper".

However, this kind of ideal makes him very respectful. Although he is a businessman, it does not prevent him from having ideals.

Xu Jiuchang's heart was very complicated. Looking at the gate of Jiang Xubai's mansion, he tidied up his clothes, bowed down, and then went back to the mansion...

The first thing he did when he went back was to frame the calligraphy written by Jiang Xubai, and then hired a calligrapher with a lot of money, copied more than [-] copies, and mounted them in his shop.

　Ask, is there anyone?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)