Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 273 The brotherhood of the princes, Su Jing in a trance

"Oh, overseas caravans."

In the Fengxian Hall of the Forbidden City, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly as he looked at a memorial.

Since the Daming sea ban, the condition of the seaside has changed a lot compared to before.

Not to mention the local fishermen of Ming Dynasty, they all moved to the inland, and then except for the Japanese pirates, other visitors were rarely seen.

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised about the overseas caravan.

After reading the memorial carefully, the identities of these overseas caravans have been investigated clearly, and it is not a secret operation.

They just followed the ocean current at sea, all the way to Daming, and when they saw someone, they thought about doing some business activities and making some money.

However, unexpectedly, as soon as it landed, it was directly controlled by Daming's coastal defense garrison.

How to deal with these overseas caravans is the main purpose of this memorial.

If Zhu Yuanzhang's previous thinking was followed, then these overseas caravans would just fight back, and it would be impossible to do business.

But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help thinking of the overseas business that Su Jing had mentioned.

Zhu Yuanzhang has never thought about going overseas, not only because of the Japanese pirates, but also many opponents who had previously fought for the world, and their remnants ran to the sea.

A large part of the reason for Zhu Yuanzhang's strict sea ban is that he doesn't want them to revive and interfere with his Ming rule.

Now the main external threat to Ming Dynasty is the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and there can be no other threats.

However, it is not enough to take the initiative to do business overseas. These overseas businessmen who have been investigated can give it a try.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang stated in his reply that overseas caravans were allowed to stay, and some commercial activities could also be carried out.

For Zhu Yuanzhang, this was already a very big concession.

If there is no Su Jing's persuasion, the best result is to let these overseas businessmen send them back directly.

If they were more ruthless, these businessmen would be regarded as the secret operations of hostile forces and directly imprisoned.

It can be said that Su Jing's appearance and Su Jing's remarks changed their fate.

Such a small episode did not have much impact on Daming.

What Zhu Yuanzhang is most interested in now is the latest firecracker sent by Mu Ying, which is the lightweight firecracker modified by Su Jing that he has just tested.

"I didn't expect that the firecracker could be made so lightly. This kid Su Jing is quite capable!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was holding a firecracker, and he couldn't put it down.

Although he has not tried shooting himself, but from Mu Ying's description, Zhu Yuanzhang can already confirm that this firecracker is definitely very handy.

And what excites Zhu Yuanzhang the most is not the firecracker in hand, but Su Jing's vision of the future improvement direction of the firecracker as relayed by Mu Ying.

Both close-range and long-distance, firecrackers have their own development direction.

You can pursue power, or you can pursue ultra-long-distance shooting.

From Zhu Yuanzhang's point of view, if Su Jing's imagination can become a reality, then every kind of firecracker can form a battalion, and then it will not be invincible on the battlefield.

"These government affairs are really annoying!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the memorial waiting for him to deal with again, and couldn't help but swear.

Now he just wants to deal with it as soon as possible, and then go to the shooting range to try this firecracker.

Because of the firecrackers, Zhu Yuanzhang's attention to Zhu Xi dropped a lot, and he was surprised because of Empress Ma's words, and wanted to know how Zhu Xi's soap business was going.

But there is no way, Zhu Yuanzhang is really too busy.

Daming's state affairs, there are many waiting for him to deal with every day, one after another, there is no time to stop.

He is different from others. He can't finish today's work and save it for tomorrow. Anyway, he is doing it for the boss.

Zhu Yuanzhang himself is the boss, and things cannot be delayed, and delays are also his own business.

……

Inside the Qin Palace.

Zhu Xi was still the same as before, with no panic expression on his face at all.

Even though the current Yingtianfu soap market has been almost seized by Zhu Liangzu's pirated goods, his soap has been backlogged in the warehouse, and I don't know how much he has accumulated.

The old housekeeper who was in charge of specific matters was full of sadness. With so much backlog of goods, Zhu Xi insisted not to lower the price, fearing that the soap would end up in his hands.

If Zhu Xi didn't do well in the end, it didn't matter much to him.

The size of such a small business is nothing compared to the support that King Qin can receive.

Even some of the messy consumption that Zhu Xi had engaged in before was more of a disaster than this business.

But for the old housekeeper in charge of management, this matter is a big deal.

Zhu Xi's affairs have failed, so he must always find someone to take the blame, Zhu Yuanzhang's prince, can he make mistakes?

King Qin, can you make mistakes?
Thinking of this, the old butler felt anxious.

"King Qin, this old slave thinks, should we suspend production or lower the price now?"

The old butler said to Zhu Xi.

He doesn't know much about the way of business, but after all, he is an old housekeeper for many years, and Zhu Yuanzhang specially arranged for Zhu Xi, so he has some abilities in all aspects.

According to his plan, this is the stop loss.

If there is no production, there will be no input.

Selling at a reduced price means clearing inventory.

It's a very simple and clear method, and there is no big problem.

Zhu Xi glanced at the old housekeeper, and said calmly: "Continue to produce, and will never lower the price."

He didn't explain anything. As a prince, Zhu Xi knew very well what kind of attitude he should have towards his servants.

What Su Jing taught him must not have any mistakes.

"Yes, King Qin."

The old butler was helpless, who made himself just a butler.

Zhu Xi did whatever he said, and he had no right to object at all.

It's just that if this continues, Prince Qin's Mansion may become a soap warehouse.

However, if Zhu Yuanzhang could see Zhu Xi's current state, he would nod in admiration.

Fearless in danger, calm and composed.

Zhu Xing's calmness is completely different from his usual appearance.

Zhu Yuanzhang's expectation of Zhu Yu is not only whether one thing can be done, but also a strong mentality.

The current Zhu Xi is performing very well.

"Second brother."

Zhu Bian came to the Prince Qin's mansion again, walking very fast, as if there was something important to do.

"Third brother, why are you here?"

Zhu Xing said to Zhu Xing with a smile.

Zhu Wei said: "Second brother, I heard that your soap is not selling very well now. I have contacted some customers here, and I can buy a lot."

This is to rescue Zhu Xi.

Zhu Yu looked at the sincere Zhu Yu in front of him and said: "Third brother, don't lie to me. I followed Mr. Su's instructions, but I did a good job of market research. You don't have any new customers. You just use your salary to pay for it." Buy it, I appreciate your kindness, but I really don’t need it.”

As far as Zhu Yuanzhang's son is concerned, this brotherhood still exists, at least for now.

Hearing Zhu Yu's words, there was a bit of surprise in Zhu Yu's eyes.

He didn't expect that his second elder brother could see things so thoroughly. He didn't look like his usual second elder brother.

Just being taught by Su Jing for a day, can there be such a change?
"Second brother, this is my wish, I hope second brother will not refuse."

Zhu Yu looked at Zhu Yu and said seriously: "Brothers are united, and their benefits can cut through gold! This is what the father often taught us, the second brother should still remember."

Zhu Xi smiled and said: "The third brother is right, but now your second brother and I are far from the end of the mountain, so I really don't need it. If the third brother needs some soap, the second brother, I can give you some."

Hearing Zhu Chen's words, Zhu Fan was confused and couldn't understand at all.

Now the soap market in Yingtianfu has long been taken over by pirated copies, and the price is half the price, it is really delicious.

Although Zhu Yu doesn't know the actual sales situation of Zhu Yu's soap now, he can guess that there must be a large backlog.

Under such circumstances, why is Zhu Xi still so calm?

"Second brother, did Mr. Su already expect this situation?"

Zhu Yu couldn't help asking Zhu Yu, he was really curious.

Zhu Xing said indifferently: "Third brother, you should stop asking about this matter. When the time comes, we will see and find out."

Zhu Xi always kept Su Jing's instructions in mind.

If you can't say it, then you can't say it.

Zhu Yan nodded and said: "Alright then, second brother, if there is any difficulty, third brother will definitely do his best."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Yan left Qin Palace.

at the same time.

The fourth Zhu Di came to the Baoyuan Bureau and headed straight for where Su Jing was.

Even with Mu Ying's order that Su Jing must not be disturbed, Zhu Di is the fourth prince and has already been named King Yan.

They couldn't stop it, and they didn't dare to stop it.

However, Zhu Di came here in such a hurry, not to see some firecrackers, or to ask for advice on the art of war and formation.

"Mr. Su, the student took the liberty to come here, and ask Mr. Su to forgive me."

Zhu Di came in front of Su Jing and cupped his hands.

Su Jing was studying the matter of spring replacement, and when she saw Zhu Di coming, she was quite curious: "What's the matter, come to me in such a hurry, what's the matter?"

The improvement of the fire gun has been delayed, but Su Jing's mentality has not changed much.

Because this is a cross-generational and advanced thing, it is normal that it will not be completed for a while, and he did not set any KPI for himself, as long as it is not too bad.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't use any channels to exert pressure on him, and Su Jing was completely interested in this matter.

Therefore, even if Zhu Di came to disturb him, he was very indifferent.

"Mr. Su, my second brother's soap business is no longer available. I know that Mr. Su directed my second brother's soap business, so I would like to ask Mr. Su to help my second brother."

Zhu Di told Su Jing what happened.

This Zhu Di came for Zhu Xi.

Zhu Chen and Zhu Di were divided into two groups, all for the purpose of helping Zhu Chen.

Hearing this, Su Jing laughed, and Zhu Di actually came to ask him for help for his second brother.

Sure enough, when Zhu Biao was firmly seated as the crown prince, the other princes were relatively simple-minded.

"You did it yourself, you didn't tell your father."

Su Jing asked Zhu Di.

Zhu Di nodded and said: "Yes, Mr. Su, if the father blames, the students will not implicate Mr. Su, please rest assured Mr. Su."

One person does things and one person is in charge. Zhu Di is young, but he has responsibility.

Su Jing smiled and said: "It's okay, I just asked casually, but why didn't you ask your second brother, how did you know that he needs help?"

Su Jing's teachings to Zhu Xi are very complete, at least in this soap business, almost all possible situations are covered.

So, in fact, Su Jing at the moment is not worried.

If this is not enough for Zhu Xi, then it will not help to come forward.

Stupid students have to work hard on their own, right?

"My third brother has already gone to look for my second brother. I'm here to find Mr. Su."

Zhu Di replied.

It turned out that Su Jing finally understood that the two of them went hand in hand to help Zhu Xi.

"Well, yes, the friendship between you brothers is very good, but, your second brother should not need help now, go back."

Su Jing said with a smile.

Don't need help?
Zhu Di was a little dumbfounded for a moment, he didn't know much about Zhu's business, basically it was Zhu's telling him, but he believed that the third brother Zhu's definitely had no reason to lie to him.

"Mr. Su, is it really all right?"

Zhu Di asked again.

Su Jing said: "Really, there is something I want to tell you. Don't think that the dust is settled until the last moment. Sometimes everything is just an appearance."

When saying this, Su Jing suddenly thought of the Jingnan battle.

The military strength of Zhu Di and Zhu Yunqi is very different, and almost no one thinks that Zhu Di can succeed.

But Zhu Di succeeded. There are many coincidences and many favorable times and places, but Zhu Di's firm belief is also indispensable.

What I said to Zhu Di now, does it just correspond to this matter?

But obviously at this meeting, there is no connection between Zhu Di and the emperor of Ming Dynasty.

Is there some kind of connection in this somewhere.

After saying this, Su Jing couldn't help being a little dazed.

My own arrival, for Daming, has changed anything, or is it that everything will eventually return to the right track.

"Thank you Mr. Su for your teaching, students will remember."

Zhu Biao nodded seriously, bowed his hands to Su Jing, then turned and left.

Seeing Zhu Di's leaving back, Su Jing was in a daze.

But after only a brief trance, Su Jing put these messy thoughts behind her.

It's still early, and it's only been three years since Hongwu.

What the future holds, who knows?

Su Jing refocused his mind on the manufacture of firearms. At this moment, in front of him was an extended version of the firecracker, the barrel of which was more than twice the size of the ordinary firecracker.

At the same time, in order to accommodate more gunpowder and generate greater kinetic energy, Su Jing enlarged and thickened the air chamber where the gunpowder burns.

A firecracker that looked very strange was sent to the shooting range just like that, and Su Jing naturally went with him.

On the shooting range, Su Jing put on the protective clothing himself.

Such a firecracker is actually a bit like a sniper rifle.

Naturally, only Su Jing knew how to use it, but Su Jing didn't have high expectations for the sniper firecracker he just created.

After all, the lower the expectations, the greater the surprise.

(End of this chapter)