Nuclear Warlord

Chapter 96 Eight Alleys (Two in One)
The fundamental reason why Emperor Qianwu only started the small royal tea business in the capital during this period of time and did not start the refined salt business is because the refined salt business has a lot to do with it.

At the beginning, Emperor Qianwu saw a bright future in refined salt, and the refined salt was purified by Li Changfeng's multi-layer technology, so it was harmless and edible, and it was much better than the official salt today.

Logically speaking, according to Li Changfeng's proposal when he was in Changqing Palace, it would be easy to sell a box for 160 Liuliang.

But at that time, Emperor Qianwu was also blinded for a while, and only when he returned to the capital did he realize that if the refined salt matter was not handled properly, it would easily lead to confrontation with the aristocratic family if he was not careful.

Although Emperor Qianwu is now the emperor of Daqian, he still has a lot of taboos about the aristocratic family.

Although the overthrow of the Dafeng Dynasty was due to his rebellion, in fact, the power of the aristocratic family was relied on in many aspects.

At the beginning, Emperor Qianwu established Dagan in order to overthrow the Dafeng Dynasty, but the Xu Yi family had a lot of promises, and he aspired to be an emperor through the ages, to be admired by future generations, so naturally he couldn't do such a thing like killing birds and running dogs.

If this matter is not handled properly, it will be very troublesome.

After Gao Dali's explanation, Li Changfeng understood more clearly what is extraordinary about the aristocratic family.

In the final analysis, the establishment of Dagan today is supported by the eight great families.

The eight great families are all ancient families that have been passed down for a long time. Many of them have gone through several dynasties. They not only have deep influence in the court, but also among the people and the rivers and lakes.

After Li Changfeng got to know them, he learned that these eight great families, like princes, not only controlled many private businesses, but also had corresponding supportive officials in the court, and even had private soldiers, with great power.

If other people dared to support private soldiers, Emperor Qianwu would naturally be the first to let them go.

But the fact that the aristocratic family has private soldiers is also what Emperor Ganwu promised to the eight aristocratic families in cooperation with the eight aristocratic families in order to overthrow the previous dynasty.

Even some people from the Eight Great Aristocratic Families didn't need to kneel down and worship Emperor Qianwu when they saw Emperor Qianwu.

It can be seen from this that the power of the family in this world is great, and Li Changfeng feels like the ancient famous family in the previous life.

Official salt has also been firmly controlled by the Wang family, one of the eight great families.

In the past, although Emperor Qianwu knew that the official salt, which could plunder the wealth of the world, was in the hands of the Wang family, he also knew that the official salt of the Wang family was the best salt in the world. Open one eye and close one eye.

Now that there is more refined salt, it is natural not to want the official salt business to continue to be controlled by the Wang family.

In the final analysis, on the one hand, Emperor Qianwu hoped to use refined salt to improve the food and health of the people all over the world. On the other hand, the income from the official salt business was too high. Not as much as a fraction of the official salt sold by the Wang family.

Can Emperor Ganwu not be moved?

Very excited!

If you have more money, you can invest in the people's livelihood and the military, and manage Dagan better.

Moreover, Emperor Qianwu did not want the official salt business to be controlled by the aristocratic family, but hoped to be firmly in the hands of the court.

Because the official salt is too involved and has a lot to do with the people, if the Wang family takes the opportunity to rebel, the official salt alone is enough to make countless people work for it, and the threat to the court is too great.

But Emperor Qianwu was unwilling to stand against the Wang family.

After returning to the capital, Emperor Qianwu didn't think of a suitable solution, so he hoped to hear Li Changfeng's opinion.

After pondering for a moment, Li Changfeng said: "Father, the Eight Great Aristocratic Families are here to assist you in establishing a great cadre, and they are also popular among the people. If you rashly engage in refined salt business, you will definitely displease the Wang family. As far as the current stage is concerned, It's not worth offending the Wang family, if the Wang family doesn't like it, they are also interested in your reputation, father."

Emperor Ganwu nodded deeply, and said: "In that case, what can you do?"

Li Changfeng rolled his eyes, this cheap emperor father is also shameless, it is clearly the problem he has to deal with, and he actually pushed it on himself.

But refined salt is a lucrative business, and he can't let it go in public or private, so he said: "Actually, there is no way."

"any solution?"

Emperor Ganwu's eyes lit up. He originally wanted to talk to Li Changfeng, but he just wanted to confide in him. Some things, even if he told them to Empress Murong, who was closest to him, would be useless, and would only add to Empress Murong's troubles.

He didn't want Empress Murong to have a little more trouble while managing the harem.

But Li Changfeng was different, Emperor Ganwu thought it was okay to annoy this bastard, who made him annoy him all day long.

I didn't expect this bastard boy to really have a way.

Li Changfeng said: "It's very simple, subtle and gradual."

Emperor Ganwu and Gao Dali looked at each other, but they couldn't understand, so they frowned and said, "So?"

Li Changfeng said sternly: "Father, at the shore of Xiuli Lake, my son once asked you to make refined salt into small tribute salt. The price of a box is 160 six taels a box. This can also be made here. If it is released on the market, it will inevitably disrupt the original market environment of official salt, and the Wang family will naturally target it, which is very bad for us, and even bad for the court."

"However, if you put refined salt in the high-end market from the very beginning, oh, the so-called high-end market refers to groups that are either rich or expensive." He first explained the meaning of the high-end market, and then said: "One Let me tell the outside world that the production of refined salt is very small, and the price is very high, 160 six taels per box, do you think the Wang family will be so hostile?"

Emperor Ganwu's eyes lit up, and this work has to be said to be a second.

If a large amount of refined salt is put on the market hastily, it will definitely seriously impact the Wang family's official salt business, and in this way, it will definitely make the Wang family displeased.

But if it is only for the high-end market at the beginning, the output is low and the price is high, not many people can afford it.

Even if the Wang family knew about it, they wouldn't complain much.

After all, the output of refined salt is too low, and there are too few people who buy it. The buyers are just a drop in the bucket of official salt, and there is no threat at all.

"You mean to occupy the high-end market first, and then gradually expand the voice of refined salt, let the Wang family relax step by step, and let refined salt gradually occupy the market that originally belonged to official salt?" Emperor Qianwu is so smart, otherwise it would be impossible to become The founding emperor of Dagan immediately understood what Li Changfeng meant by subtle and gradual progress.

"Father is really smart." Li Changfeng smiled and raised a middle finger towards him, making Emperor Ganwu frown: "Why did you raise the middle finger? Why do I feel weird?"

"Father misunderstood, raising the middle finger means to praise others for being smart." Li Changfeng explained without changing his face, it was impossible for him to say that he just wanted to raise the middle finger to despise Emperor Qianwu.

"I see." Emperor Ganwu nodded, "Go on."

Li Changfeng put away his fingers and said: "Time is the greatest force in the world. We can first use refined salt to occupy the high-end market, and then gradually reduce the price step by step as time goes by, gradually occupying the middle-end market, and then occupying the low-end market." It may take a few years, ten years, or even decades, but this is actually the safest way to erode the market step by step. Even if Wang Jiaming knows that his official salt business is occupied , but there is no other way but to accept it passively.”

Although he was amazed at the strange words such as mid-end market and low-end market, Emperor Qianwu could guess the general meaning.

"As expected of my good emperor, you are really smart!" Emperor Ganwu was very happy, stretched out two hands to Li Changfeng, and raised two middle fingers straight up, expressing high praise!

Gao Dali also quickly raised his middle finger: "His Royal Highness Ninth Prince is indeed extremely smart!"

Li Changfeng: "..."

Why do you have the feeling of shooting yourself in the foot with a stone?
"Very well, I will leave this matter to you."

Emperor Qianwu felt that talking with Li Changfeng today was very rewarding, so he naturally asked Li Changfeng to handle the matter directly.

"It's no problem to let my son handle it, but as what my son said before, brothers have to settle accounts clearly, and we kings and fathers and sons do business the same way." Naturally, Li Changfeng would not help Emperor Wu with affairs for no reason, and there is no reason to do something to Emperor Wu I didn't have to put in any effort, and I finished it all by myself from the beginning to the end, and I had to divide the bills.

So directly put forward the aspect of profit sharing.

"It should be like this." Emperor Ganwu looked at him, "Since you are doing business with me, I won't take advantage of you, so let's split it."

"Your second son, minister eight! Father, such a sincere partner like you is really rare, and the minister there is so disrespectful!" Li Changfeng didn't expect that Emperor Qianwu would only want [-]% of the profit, which was far beyond his expectation. I thought the lion would open its mouth.

Emperor Ganwu sneered and said, "What are you thinking? It's you two."

Li Changfeng stood up abruptly, and said angrily: "Father, what are you kidding? The refined salt is produced by the son, and the shop is let the son find it, and let the son sell it. Everything is Erchen is doing it, you can't do anything at all, and you still want to take the big head?"

He laughed angrily.

Li Changfeng would rather just flip the table if he wanted to get a big head if he didn't do anything.

Emperor Ganwu stared: "Without my permission, can you drive?"

If the emperor makes trouble, this business really can’t be done, but Li Changfeng is not afraid, he said with a sneer: "The big deal is just to quit, anyway, besides refined salt, I have a lot of business to do, even as long as my son If you are willing, directly approach the Wang family to cooperate in the refined salt business, see if the Wang family agrees."

Emperor Ganwu was furious: "How dare you!"

Gao Dali was terrified when he saw it, His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince was really bold enough to threaten His Majesty.

In the whole world, there are really few people who dare to do this.

The last one who dared to do this, the grass on the grave was taller than a person.

Li Changfeng wasn't afraid at all, he looked at Emperor Qianwu and said with a sneer, "You just have to see if your servant dares or not."

The king, father and son looked at each other for a long time. Seeing that the bastard was not afraid at all, Emperor Ganwu could only soften his tone after a while: "Five to five, at most it can only be five to five points, at least not at all. You want to be in this business? You have to protect the refined salt business, otherwise, even if it’s just a high-end market, the Wang family will definitely look down on you and will target you. If you don’t want to, then don’t do this business.”

Li Changfeng smiled: "Deal!"

In this business, it seems that everything is done by him, and he has lost a lot, but in fact it is not the case.

As long as Emperor Qianwu took the shares, he would be able to do business in the name of Emperor Qianwu in the future, and he would not be obstructed by anyone, unless they got impatient.

Even if the aristocratic family wants to make a move, they have to weigh their points.

In the final analysis, this Dagan is still the world of Emperor Qianwu.

The two discussed some details, and Li Changfeng said goodbye and left.

When he finished walking, Emperor Ganwu showed a slight smile, then the arc gradually widened, and finally he burst out laughing.

"Ha ha……"

At this moment, his mood was unprecedentedly carefree.

Since he ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, his majesty has become stronger and stronger. Everyone is afraid when they see him, and they are cautious in speaking and doing things.

Even his princes were like this, they were afraid of saying wrong things and doing wrong things in front of him, so they didn't have any feeling between father and son at all.

But Li Changfeng was the complete opposite, acting like he didn't treat him as an emperor, and dared to get angry with him and argue with him.

It was fine that Li Changfeng didn't know his identity before, but now that he knew it, he still did, which made him experience the long-lost father-son love.

This made Emperor Qianwu extremely happy.

Gao Dali looked at the laughing Emperor Qianwu, and felt a burst of emotion in his heart.

I haven't seen His Majesty so happy for a long time.

After following Emperor Qianwu for so many years, he has never seen Emperor Qianwu spoil any prince so much.

As long as the Ninth Prince does not make mistakes, the future will be bright.

While Emperor Qianwu was laughing heartily, he was still thinking about finding an errand for Li Changfeng, not wanting him to waste his talents by doing nothing all day.

After thinking about it, I feel that Li Changfeng's scientific research institute can produce such magical things as artillery, gun video recorders, cameras, etc. Obviously, the Ministry of Industry is the most suitable place for him.

We must find an opportunity for him to work in the Ministry of Industry!

On the other side, Li Changfeng walked out of the imperial garden, but saw Li Jianye stretching his neck outside the door in the shade, looking inside.

Seeing Li Changfeng coming out, Li Jianye trotted over and said with concern, "Brother Nine Emperors, Father Emperor didn't do anything to you, did he?"

Li Changfeng didn't want to pay attention to Li Jianye at first, after all, he had been hiding his identity and Emperor Qianwu's identity from him, and didn't tell him.

But thinking of Li Jianye's reminder in the early morning today, and the fact that he found a cushion for him before and genuinely cared about him, he didn't care.

"It's okay, it's fine." Li Changfeng patted Li Jianye's shoulder and said, "I think you should know something about the current situation in the court, and tell Brother Huang."

He knew that it was impossible for him to want to go back to Baishi City for a while, and he probably would have to stay in the capital for a long time.

In this way, it is necessary to have an understanding of the situation in the court, so as not to capsize in the gutter.

Li Jianye nodded and said: "It's simple to say, the ministers of the court are mainly divided into four factions, namely the support of the big emperor, the second emperor and the sixth emperor, and the neutral faction who maintain neutrality. The three emperors are all Now the most powerful contender for the crown prince, there are not a few ministers who support him."

Afterwards, he explained in detail who the main supporters of the three princes were in the court.

Let Li Changfeng gain a lot.

Speaking of this, Li Jianye paused and reminded: "Brother Nine Emperors, you have no foundation in the imperial court. Pay more attention to the eldest prince, the second prince and the sixth prince on weekdays, and don't provoke them easily. But today you can beat them openly. I gave Brother Six a meal, I am afraid that Brother Six will not let you go easily."

"I will pay attention to this." Li Changfeng nodded, but he didn't care much in his heart, because he was different now, surrounded by the cheap emperor's father.

And in the final analysis, I don't want to fight for the throne. After all, I am not afraid of wearing shoes with bare feet, not at all.

At this time, Li Changfeng suddenly said: "Jianye, Brother Huang has not returned to the capital for many years, and I have been thinking about the Eight Great Hutongs in the capital all the time. If you have time now, you can show Brother Huang a little bit."

The eight major alleys in the capital are the most famous place for fireworks in the entire Daqian dynasty. As the name suggests, the eight alleys are full of brothels, and there are too many girls in them.

Li Changfeng doesn't know the quality of the girls, but the quantity and scale are enough to beat small Shankara places like Baishi City and Huangfu.

Now that he has come to the capital, Li Changfeng naturally wants to see it.

After all, the predecessor may have visited the Bada Hutong, but Li Changfeng, who came through the soul, has not visited.

As a normal man, how can he not visit the famous Bada Hutong?
Hearing his words, Li Jianye couldn't help shrinking his neck. After looking around and seeing that no one was paying attention, he said worriedly: "What if the emperor finds out?"

Li Changfeng said in a big way: "What are you afraid of? If you find out, you will say that I took you there, and put the blame on me!"

Li Jianye's eyes lit up immediately: "Okay, then it's settled!"

Immediately, the two of them left the palace, changed into ordinary clothes and disguised themselves, and walked towards Bada Hutong.

Although it was daytime, Bada Hutong was still very lively. Girls from various brothels were standing at the gates or by the windows on the second floor, and they were all dressed up to attract customers.

"Hey, you two handsome young masters, come and play with us, I'm sure you'll make me want to serve you!"

"Two distinguished guests, we have a new gentleman who is proficient in playing, playing and singing. Why don't you come in and experience it?"

"You two distinguished guests, don't listen to what they say about those fancy things, come to our shop, the girls in our shop are doing a good job!"

Li Changfeng and Li Jianye looked around, feeling a little disappointed. Although the number was astonishing, it was far worse than the girls in the heaven and earth in Baishi City.

But thinking of being able to stand at the door to attract customers, it is impossible to be stunning, the two of them were not too disappointed, and walked directly towards Rouge Square.

Yanzhifang is the most upscale Goulan in the Eight Great Hutongs, and it is also the most famous in the entire capital. It is said that there are countless beautiful things in it, and each of them has unique skills, which makes the romantic and elegant people in the capital linger.

After all, both of them were princes, well dressed and exuding a sense of nobility. As soon as they entered the Rouge Workshop, a middle-aged woman in gorgeous clothes greeted them.

"Hey, I just said that I heard magpies clucking on the branches early this morning. It turns out that a distinguished guest has arrived!"

Li Jianye went to this kind of place once in Baishi City, and he couldn't let it go, but Li Changfeng said generously: "It's better to have a private room, and call the girls over."

Seeing Li Changfeng's calm and unhurried speech, the old bustard knew that he was a regular visitor, and she didn't dare to neglect her, so she hurriedly led the way: "You two distinguished guests come with me!"

At the same time, he shouted inside: "Girls, hurry up and pick up the guests!"

In an instant, Yingying and Yanyan came out with a coquettish smile.

When Li Changfeng and Li Jianye sat down in the private room on the second floor, the girls were already standing in a row, flirting with each other and winking at them.

Li Changfeng took a glance and saw that they were far behind the girls in Baishi City, so he couldn't help but frowned and waved his hands: "Change another batch!"

The procuress was taken aback, this way of speaking was really novel. In the past, when the girls came out, even if the guests who came were not satisfied, they would still leave one or two behind. I have never seen anyone directly say to change the batch.

Li Jianye who was next to him was admiring, secretly thinking that Brother Nine Emperors is really proficient, how fascinating is the sentence "changing batches", he may not dare to change it, he can only bite the bullet and continue.

"Hey, the honored guest has quite a high vision!"

With a coquettish smile, the bustard waved, the girls left with disappointment on their faces, and another group of girls walked in with expectations.

Li Changfeng glanced at them and waved, "Change another batch!"

Now the bustard was dumbfounded.

She had never met such a picky guest.

The girls were also a little dazed, they were considered to be upper-middle class in the Bada Hutong, and there were so many of them, Li Changfeng couldn't even pick one out.

The bustard had no choice but to change another batch.

The result was still the same, none of them caught my eye.

This made Li Changfeng quite disappointed. This Yanzhifang can actually become the card of the Eight Great Hutongs. It is a bit misnamed, but it is far worse than heaven and earth!
Fortunately, he used to regard this place as the same as Guancheng back then, but now it seems really ridiculous.

Li Changfeng looked at Li Jianye, and asked with a smile, "Is there anyone you like?"

Li Jianye shook his head without hesitation: "No!"

What did he see in heaven and earth back then?
That's a pole dancing girl in high heels and a mysterious bikini, showing everything she should and shouldn't.

There are even interracial girls!

His vision has been raised, and he doesn't like these conservatively dressed girls without any characteristics.

Li Changfeng had no choice but to wave his hand to let the bustard take the girls away first, and suddenly said: "Brother Huang, I think you know how I managed the world that day. The brothels in the Eight Great Alleys are not good, why don't you stay in the Eight Great Alleys?" According to the opening of a branch, the business will definitely be booming."

Li Jianye's face turned pale, and he shook his head again and again: "Are you crazy? If father... father knows, why don't you beat me to death?"

Li Changfeng was thinking to himself, if the entertainment clubs in the modern society of the earth could be moved to this era, it would definitely be very popular.

At this moment, there was a sudden exclamation from the hall downstairs.

"Girl Muyan is here!"

"It's finally time for Miss Muyan's performance!"

"I heard that Miss Mu Yan is not only good at playing the piano, but also quite talented, she is very good at poetry!"

All the private rooms on the second floor have a large window facing inward, and the guests inside can clearly see everything in the lobby on the first floor.

Hearing everyone's discussion, Li Changfeng stepped forward to check, and asked curiously while walking: "Is this Mu Yan famous?"

Li Changfeng nodded and said: "Brother Jiuhuang, to be honest, Miss Muyan is the oiran of Yanzhifang, the most beautiful in the Eight Great Hutongs, not only proficient in rhythm, but also very good at poetry and songs."

"It turned out to be a talented woman."

"It's a pity, Miss Mu Yan is a showman but not a woman." Li Jianye added, and the little eyes looked a bit regretful.

　It’s not easy to distinguish, just two in one. The future updates will mainly be updated together at night. Readers, read it after 10:11 or [-]:[-] in the evening, so you don’t have to wait, hahaha!
　　
　
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