The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1276 Benefits Are Not the Most Important

"Grandpa, according to this, our family's things will be sold to the imperial court at [-]% of the market price?" Qian Dui asked.

"That's right, even though it's [-]% of the money, it's still profitable, and the amount is large, so it won't be less than usual." Xuan Shijing said, "Let me ask you, what is the most important thing in business?"

Qian Dui was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "Integrity, reputation."

"That's right." Xuan Shijing said with a smile: "Sometimes, profit is not paramount. After the business and the Ministry of Industry are completed, our chamber of commerce will sell these materials outside, which is [-]% lower than the market. It's fame."

"Is it [-]% of the price to sell to others?" Qian Dui was puzzled: "Why?"

"Fame." Xuan Shijing said with a smile: "The materials we supply to the imperial court to build new palaces are [-]% of the market price. We can't hide this matter. Many people will know it and sell it to others after the supply is finished. , [-]% of the price, although [-]% less, but what we earn is reputation."

After listening to Xuan Shijing's words, Qian Dui thought about it carefully, and it seemed to make sense. As for the reason for this, maybe it will take some time to think about it, or maybe, he will not think about it until that day doorway.

"Grandpa, do you think these businessmen will agree?" Qian Dui asked.

"Whether they agree or not, we just need to cooperate with the Ministry of Industry. Also, not only materials from Guanzhong, but also farther away, if you can order, let's order a batch first." Xuan Shijing said: " As for those merchants, they said they were going back to make a total calculation, and they were not sure about paying attention. They were just asking the backers behind them. Be smart, and it will be done."

"Your subordinates understand." Qian Dui said, "If they come to you, you should insist on [-]% of the price and don't let go. As for the Ministry of Industry, I still don't know what's going on, and I still have to wait for His Majesty to check the Ministry of Industry." people know."

Qiandui nodded.

"So, if there is nothing else, I will go back to Zhuangzi first. If there is anything on your side, just send someone to see me at Zhuangzi." Xuan Shijing said.

"Yes." Qiandui replied.

Xuan Shijing went downstairs and went to the backyard. His horse was in the backyard, and the servants from Xuanwu Tower fed Xuan Shijing's horse with some fodder.

Now rushing back to Zhuangzi from Chang'an at this hour, it's just that the sun has just set, and things are going smoother and faster than Xuan Shijing imagined, but unexpectedly he has a new palace supervisor It's just a job, as long as the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry are running normally and there are no moths, he can be considered easy.

Riding a fast horse back to Zhuangzi, just in time for dinner.

"Husband came back so late today, full of travel and dust, but went away?" When Xuan Shijing went back to the room to change clothes, she met Qin Bingyue. Qin Bingyue saw Xuan Shijing was sweating profusely, and stepped forward to take out a handkerchief Wipe away Xuan Shijing's sweat.

"Well, I went to Chang'an." Xuan Shijing said: "Our family has some business to do with the imperial court, and there was a mistake, so His Majesty sent someone to the Zhuangzi to summon me to discuss this matter."

"Husband, let's go back to the room and change into clean clothes. After a while, the sun will set and it will get cold. Husband, don't catch a cold." Qin Bingyue reminded.

Xuan Shijing nodded, and returned to the room with Qin Bingyue.

Qin Bingyue didn't care whether she won or lost in the business, but was worried about Xuan Shijing, what kind of business could make His Majesty summon her husband into the palace in such a hurry.

It's just that this is a major political issue, Xuan Shijing doesn't take the initiative to bring it up, and Qin Bingyue will not ask, she is different from Jinyang, Jinyang can help with court affairs, but she can't.

It was not until the dinner table that Xuan Shijing talked about the matter of entering the palace today to discuss with His Majesty Li Er.

"So, His Majesty wants you to supervise the construction of the new palace." Wang frowned and said, "This is not a trivial matter."

"That's right, attacking Goguryeo is easier than this, and all aspects involved in building a new palace are too complicated." Xuan Shijing said with a smile: "The best way is to stay in Zhuangzi for the time being, and occasionally go to Longshouyuan for a walk That's all right, as for the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry, I don't plan to intervene, but if something goes wrong, I can't blame me for handling it ruthlessly. If they don't make trouble, there will be no trouble between me and them. If you don’t know what’s good or bad, then you can only do business.”

"The meaning of the father's words is to let the husband do it freely, but if something like the Ministry of Industry happened in the past two days, the husband can do it cleanly and neatly, and the people behind it will not be involved. End this matter before." Jin Yang said.

"It's so simple to say, how easy it is. Once interests are involved, those nobles who look like Mianyang on the surface will show their fangs and tear themselves apart for the sake of interests." Xuan Shijing said: "Anyway, the construction of the new palace has already been completed. It's a done deal, and we have to go ahead no matter what, let's go straight to the bridge and have nothing else to do these two days, I have to go to the academy in the afternoon to listen to the lectures of the two gentlemen."

As for Xuan Shijing's situation, Wang probably guessed something, after all, he experienced it himself back then, and it's not bad that his son can use this method to calm himself, at least he doesn't have to do anything drastic.

Speaking of which, Xuan Shijing had been beaten since childhood, which relieved Wang's worries except for the poisoning incident.

Recently, there have been a lot of non-local people on Zhuangzi. Most of them are scholars who are studying. In front of the gate of Mingde Academy, looking into the academy with a probe.

During the daytime when the academy was in class, the gate was closed and only the side door was open. They stood at the door of the side door. They wanted to enter the academy, but they were stopped by the porter of the academy.

Mingde Academy is not open to the outside world, so even these scholars cannot enter.

There are two former prime ministers in the academy giving lectures. If Mingde Academy is opened to the outside world, the scholars in Chang'an City will have to break through the threshold of the academy. How can they read and lecture with peace of mind inside?
Many people were turned away by the concierge, but no one dared to make trouble in Dongshan County.

Although the five hundred soldiers from Dongshan County have been transferred away, there are still many guards from Xuan Shijing's residence patrolling around Dongshan County. He stayed on Zhuangzi as Xuan Shijing's guard, replacing the previous five hundred soldiers, and was responsible for the security of Zhuangzi.

(End of this chapter)