Datang: Ten Years of Proton, Leading an Army of Millions to Return

"Seven...seven?"

Qu Xinli was still a little excited.

It is rumored that Zui Xiang Lou has seven floors, but few people have ever seen the top floor, because in Chang'an, many times...
Money is not the most useful thing, but identity and status are!
Three or four people led Qu Xinli upstairs.

When Harris, the brown-eyed old man and other Hu merchants on the first floor saw this, their eyes turned red with envy, and they wished they could be standing in that position.
It’s myself!

"This Kuna is really lucky!" exclaimed a Hu merchant.

"Humph! It's just a blind cat catching a dead mouse."

Some people were not convinced: "I wonder who is sitting up there?"

Everyone is talking about it!

Reached the seventh floor.

Qu Xinli suddenly discovered that the decoration here was more unique and extremely grand, and it was completely different in style from the one downstairs.

Several people walked into a room.

The space here is larger and there are several private rooms, all of which look quite exquisite!
"You guys sit down and wait for a moment."

As Cui Jin spoke, he pushed open a door and walked in.

Qu Xinli still maintained that humble attitude. He kept his head down since he came in, and he didn't dare to look around.

Li Kuan, Du Ruyan and Xiao Yanyan were still eating.

"Son-in-law, that Qu Xinli is outside. This guy is not bad. He knows when to advance and when to retreat, has skills, and has a lot of experience among the Hu merchants. But he is a little stubborn."

"From the latest intelligence, it seems to be quite consistent..."

Cui Bodao.

"You guys continue eating, I'll go meet someone first.

Li Kuan put down his chopsticks, stood up and walked out, not forgetting to pinch Xiao Yanyan's chubby little face.
"Humph! Sister, Grandpa Cui, look!"

The little girl rolled her eyes and acted coquettishly at the two of them, but it was of no use, so she just continued to eat.

"Baji, Baji-"

For a foodie, filling your stomach is the most important thing!
Du Ruyan knew that she could not help much, so she did not join in the fun. She just looked out the window, looking at the scenery of Zhuque Street, and fell into deep thought.

Chen Wencai and other senior managers also sat on the stools, made some tea and started chatting.

They all knew in their hearts that Li Kuan was not too arrogant and was very approachable.

Qu Xinli still stood there timidly, occasionally replying with a sentence or two, with an extremely humble attitude, fearing that he would cause any dissatisfaction...
He knew that this was his last chance!
The aggressive attitude of Harris and his friends made him feel even more uneasy, especially when he thought of the Gu family's methods...
Qu Xinli clenched his fists, his eyes gradually became firm, as if he had made some decision!
"Gah~"

The door was opened again, and he saw a young man in white walking towards him. He was a handsome gentleman, gentle as jade!
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty?"

Qu Xinli was shocked!
His Majesty Li Kuan of Dayan, who in Yanyun City doesn’t recognize him?
Although I knew that the person who could stay on the seventh floor must be of extraordinary status, I never thought...
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" He bowed hastily.

"Don't be so polite, sit down and talk."

Li Kuan still had a warm smile on his face as he sat down. Chen Wencai handed him a cup of brewed tea.

Although this new type of tea has not yet been sold publicly, it has attracted the attention of many nobles!
"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Qu Xinli felt his heart was pounding. What an honor it was to be able to meet Li Kuan in person here.

He was also overwhelmed with emotion in his heart, and felt so grateful that he was about to cry.

With such courtesy, what else could I ask for?
Isn't there an old saying in the Central Plains that goes, "A gentleman will die for his friend"?
"I heard that your previous name was Kuna? Why did you change your name?" Li Kuan saw that he was still quite nervous, so he thought of chatting casually first.

"Kuna, that's in India..."

Qu Xinli also slowly explained!
With Cui Jin, Chen Wencai and other senior managers present, there was no chance of a dull atmosphere. After a while, the atmosphere finally became less awkward.

Finally, Li Kuan saw that he had almost finished talking, so he just got straight to the point:
"Tell me about your plan? Or what plan you have, if I sell this perfume to you..."

When this was mentioned, Qu Xinli was silent for a while, then he said seriously:
"If Your Majesty does not mind..."

"I! Qu Xinli, am willing to be a servant in this mansion! I will serve the master for generations!"

Qu Xinli knelt down on his knees and prostrated himself on the ground, looking extremely pious.

This sudden scene stunned Cui Jin, Chen Wencai and others.

Even Li Kuan's eyes were slightly stern, with an amusement-filled look on his face.

No one could have imagined that Qu Xinli would be so resolute!
This means being a servant, which means contributing everything. Not to mention the huge fortune, even one's life is not under one's own control.

"can!"

Li Kuan didn't refuse either.

In fact, he did have this idea. He wanted to keep Qu Xinli firmly in his hands so that he could entrust him with important tasks with confidence!
However, I didn't expect that this guy was much more sensible than I thought, which saved me a lot of trouble!
"Thank you, Master!"

Qu Xinli looked a little excited and kowtowed three times, but still couldn't get up from his knees!

Now that this decision has been made, we must behave properly to avoid arousing suspicion.

"Okay, get up! I don't have so many rules here, just be loyal! Don't worry, follow me, I will never let you suffer any loss!"

"Of course, if you dare to betray me, I will make sure that you have no way to heaven or earth! Even Buddha cannot protect you! I say that."

Li Kuan said calmly.

awesomeness!

He is not a stingy person. He will certainly treat the thousand hard-working and loyal people well in the future!

If one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit!
A starving camel is bigger than a horse. If you follow him, you will definitely get a lot of benefits!
"Little one understands."

Qu Xinli's attitude was very humble, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

He didn't know why, but he had a vague feeling that this was probably the most correct decision he had ever made in his life!

Qu Xinli did not have the slightest doubt about what was just said.

He believed that with Li Kuan's ability, he would definitely be able to do what he said!

"Tell me, if this fragrant dew was given to you, how would you sell it?" Li Kuan didn't waste any words and motioned him to sit down.

"That's easy! Countries like Daqin, Tianzhu, and Yulang have always admired spices. It's no exaggeration to say that they worship them like gods..."

Qu Xinli also became interested and talked freely!

In terms of experience alone, there are very few people present who can beat him, not even Li Qiu.

After all, looking at the thousands of years of Chinese history, most of the time they were just messing around on their own territory, rarely attacking others, and were not very aggressive.

Of course, he knows very little about this world! As a Hu merchant, Qu Xinli has visited more countries in his life than what is recorded in Chinese history books.
His plan was actually not complicated. He just wanted to regard the fragrant dew as a divine object sent from heaven and then take it to countries like the Arabs.

After all, those guys are extremely devout about spices. When they come across something like perfume, wouldn't they fight over it?

Astonishing!

If we transport these fragrant dews over there and do some processing, we will surely be able to sell them for a good price!

Li Kuan nodded frequently as he listened.

I have to say that Qu Xinli really has some abilities, and he surrendered sincerely without any reservations.

Take the business intelligence for example, its value is immeasurable!
Judging from his selling methods, it is nothing more than raising the prices first, then making a decisive move, making a quick buck and leaving.

It is relatively simple and crude, but also extremely concise and effective!
Of course, how long it will take to make this profit depends on how it is controlled.
"This way of making money is too crude. It can only make quick money! Do you know what 'hunger marketing' is? There is also 'hype' and so on."

Li Kuan spoke.

Now the people in the house are all trustworthy and have made great achievements in business. He also took this opportunity to
Let's teach them a good lesson!
"I don't know."

Qu Xinli frowned and shook his head.

Of course, he had no doubts about the abilities of his new master, but when it came to business, he was still quite proud.

Therefore, I don’t really agree with the word “rough”!

Li Kuan didn't take it seriously and started talking slowly.

It's nothing more than the methods that are common in later generations!

Qu Xinli didn't take it seriously at first, but after listening for a while, his eyes were filled with horror and he began to listen carefully.

Not to mention the big managers like Cui Jin and Chen Wencai, who listened attentively from beginning to end!

Although their experience is not as rich as Qu Xinli's, they are also well experienced in doing business. Each of them is a promising talent who can draw inferences from one example.

Li Kuan didn’t find this class difficult to teach!

It took him a full hour to explain the general framework, and even so, everyone in the room was stunned.

Qu Xinli had already opened his mouth wide with a dazed expression!
There was a hint of excitement on his face, and he felt as if he was willing to die in the evening if he heard the truth in the morning!
This is especially true for Cui Jin, Chen Wencai and others!

“So… this business can be done this way?” Cui Bo’s eyes sparkled.

He found that his son-in-law was becoming more and more mysterious, as if he was shrouded in a thick fog...
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty!"

Chen Wencai and other senior managers were also quite excited.

“No big deal…”

Li Kuan took a sip of Pu'er tea and smiled.

What he said was relatively simple and easy to understand, but for this era, it was completely sufficient.

"Thank you, Master!"

Qu Xinli also came to his senses and knelt down again.

He already knew what kind of thigh he was holding on to. To be frank, based on the business principles just taught.
It is enough for him to make a comeback!

But Qu Xinli was also a smart man. He would only become more respectful towards Li Kuan in his heart and would not dare to have even the slightest rebellious thought.

"This"

Li Kuan felt helpless.

He knew that kneeling was not a custom in Dayan, but he was not sure about the situation in other countries.

Maybe people in India have this habit?
After all, it’s a group of monks causing trouble there, so it’s hard to say!
"Get up! Don't kneel down all the time in the future. It's vulgar! As long as you can be loyal and do your job well, you will get benefits in the future."

Li Kuan waved his hand and said.

Everything that needs to be done has been done, and the matter has come to an end. Once Qu Xinli is ready, the first batch of goods from the Yan League will be shipped to the Western Regions.

The market for luxury goods such as perfume and tea will be opened up, and the 'wool blanket plan' will be officially launched!
It will probably take some time for the imperial court to reopen the "Silk Road". After all, the situation in the Western Regions is quite treacherous and there is a sense of panic.

The merchants of Dayan must not be foolish enough to run over at this time, otherwise they will be slaughtered by those barbarians like fat sheep.

Using the channels of Hu merchants also saves a lot of trouble!

"Yes Yes!!"

Qu Xinli was quite grateful and stood up.

Then they discussed for a while, and Cui Jin, Chen Wencai and others also slowly retreated with Qu Xinli.

Li Kuan stretched lazily. At this time, Du Ruyan opened the door and walked out.

There was no soundproofing on either side, so of course she could hear the conversation inside.

"Yan'er, where is Xiao Yanyan?" Li Kuan looked.

"Still eating ice cream! Your Highness, you know this little girl. She can stop when she sees something to eat." Du Ruyan said with a smile.

She walked over and rubbed his shoulders and back, just like a well-behaved little woman, gentle and virtuous.

"What about yesterday? This doesn't look like our Yan'er at all," Li Kuan joked.

"Hmph! Your Highness, you are making fun of Yan'er again."

Du Ruyan felt a little embarrassed. Looking at the man in front of her, a strange light appeared in her watery autumn eyes.

Neither of them spoke, and fell into a rare silence.

After a long while, Du Ruyan gently stroked Li Kuan's cheek and said softly, "Your Highness, are you... tired? Why don't we go back?"

She was really heartbroken. She always felt that he was carrying too much on his shoulders and was not as relaxed and leisurely as before.

But actually…
These are all relative!

In the eyes of Guo Shoujing and others, His Majesty lives a life like a god. When has he ever been seen busy?
It's nothing more than telling others to do work!

Can you be considered busy if you just tell others to do things?

Pooh!
How pitiful!
Look at Guo Shoujing, he's been running around everywhere, even his triple chin is turning into a double chin...
Even military generals such as Xin Qiji, Zhang Liao and Chen Qingzhi found it difficult to stay quiet. For example, Qi Jiguang, Duke of Yun, had been sent to the south to explore a route.

Maritime Silk Road!

Who knows when he will be able to come back?
Aren’t these people miserable enough?
He was even more angry with Li Kuan, the mastermind behind all this!
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(End of this chapter)