Chongzhen's online shopping system

Chapter 3 Wei's Scam
The next day, a red-haired barbarian appeared on Qianmen Street, and beside him was a mirror that could be seen as a reflection of the brilliance of one person.

Passers-by stopped and watched curiously.

Some even jumped away in fright when they saw themselves in the mirror.

Someone tried to talk to him, but they couldn't understand the language, and they didn't know what the red-haired barbarian was talking about.

It wasn't until a person who claimed to understand Hongmao dialect appeared that everyone knew what was going on.

It turned out that this man came from a distant sea, and he planned to present the mirror of his own country to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, but he never had a chance to face the saint, so he planned to sell the mirror and collect the traveling expenses to go home.

When he mentioned the price of the mirror, the surrounding audience exclaimed!
1 taels!Not even a single copper plate is missing!

My dear mother!so expensive?

It didn't take long for this incident to spread throughout the capital.

There is no shortage of rich people in the capital, and many people come to watch the fun.

A famous honorable relative fell in love with it immediately, so he asked the housekeeper to go back to collect the silver, and planned to buy it for the concubine who had just been married.

This matter also reached the ears of Tian Ergeng, the Commander of the Jinyiwei, who had nothing to do, so he rushed over with his people.

When I saw the mirror, the pores on the face were clearly visible, so I immediately decided to take it off.

So he winked at his subordinates.

The subordinate understood, and led the people to Hong Maoyi, and yelled loudly.

"Post-selling is not allowed on Qianmen Street, and the goods will be confiscated."

After finishing speaking, the two lifted the mirror up. Hongmaoyi tried to stop him, but was kicked away.

Seeing this, the Xun Qi was unhappy and shouted:

"This mirror can't be taken away, I want it."

When Tian Ergeng heard it, he was happy.

Jin Yiwei is really not afraid of death when he does business?
Looking back, the face is familiar.

Familiarity is enough, indicating that the level is not high.

"Jin Yiwei handles the case, and you want to obstruct it?"

The relative looked distressed, at this time Tian Ergeng walked up to him, and said in a voice that only two people could hear:
"Or are you going to grab something from Jiuqian?"

When Xun Qi heard the words, his face turned ashen, his lips trembled, and he was too shocked to speak.There are many thousand years old in this world, but there is only one nine thousand years old.

Tian Ergeng patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and walked away with his men.

In the evening, Wei Qiansui received tribute from Tian Ergeng.

He was also taken aback when he tore off the red cloth covering the mirror, so clearly.

He looked at himself in the mirror, with gray hair and an old face.

I couldn't help touching the wrinkles on my face with my hands, it turned out that I was already so old.

"Old ancestor, Lord Long Live calls you." A little eunuch knelt on the ground and said softly.

Wei Zhongxian regained his senses, swept away the slump just now, and strode outside.

I am not old yet, Your Majesty still needs me!
When Wei Zhongxian came to Qianqing Palace, he was interrupted by Zhu Youjian just as he was about to salute.

"no."

"Thank you, long live."

"Factory official, come here. Let's see how this thing is." Zhu Youjian waved to him, and said in a slightly affectionate tone.

Wei Zhongxian took a closer look and saw that it was a mirror.It's the same as my piece, but much smaller.Only about six inches long and four inches wide.Carefully received it, and pretended to play with it twice.

"This thing is very wonderful. Anyone who can illuminate it can see every detail. Dare I ask where it came from?"

Where did it come from?Same as yours.And Xixi, six yuan and six, free shipping.

"Haha, the factory owner also thinks this thing is wonderful?"

"It's a treasure!"

"It's a coincidence that last month when I was still King Xin, I accidentally met a red-haired barbarian named Wei Lemu. I was very curious about their country, so I found a translator and invited him to the palace as a guest. . He stayed in my house for a few days. Although this red-haired barbarian is full of coquettishness, this mirror still has merits. He gave it to me."

"Long live is really a great blessing, to be able to reap such a treasure." Wei Zhongxian said with emotion.

"The factory owner doesn't need to flatter. I summoned you today because I actually have a project for you to do."

"What is a project?"

"It's business."

"Business?"

"Yes! It's business. I think the factory ministers must have heard about the current situation in the court. I just came to power, and I originally planned to raise some silver to make up for the salary I owed over the years, but those people in the outer court... alas! It's better not to say anything."

"Long live, don't get angry. Right now, the court is full of people, and the outer court is full of clean and honest people. It's normal if you can't get any silver taels." Wei Zhongxian began to talk nonsense in a serious manner.

"I also know this situation, so I think I can only rely on myself. Today I accidentally thought of what the red-haired barbarian once said. A small mirror like this in my hand can be sold for hundreds of taels of silver, and the profit is huge. . But although making this mirror is simple, it costs a lot of money. Establishing a mirror-making workshop requires an investment of nearly [-] million. But I”

After hearing Zhu Youjian's words, Wei Zhongxian seemed to understand something.

Do you want me to pay?But he didn't embezzle so much.

"The factory minister doesn't need to worry too much. I have an idea. I can raise the silver needed for the establishment of the workshop in a short time. I just need the factory minister to come forward."

"The old slave will not hesitate to do his best."

"The factory officials have a lot of friends and know many rich merchants and wealthy households. Can you try to borrow some silver taels from them? Of course, it is not for nothing. Anyone who borrows money can receive a fixed amount of interest every month. With 1 taels For example, 300 taels of interest can be returned every month, and the interest for the first month will be deducted from the principal. The annual interest can reach 600 taels. As long as the principal is not returned, the interest will always be returned. What do the factory officials think?"

After listening to Zhu Youjian's words, Wei Zhongxian fell into deep thought.

His education level is not high, but 1 taels of silver is 600 taels a year, and he can still settle this account.

If this continues, won't it pay back in three years?

Besides, with such mirror-making technology, why worry about not getting back the principal?

If I put my money in, 1 taels is 600 taels a year, 2 taels is 200 taels, and 3 taels is, how much is it?

"cough~"

Zhu Youjian's cough interrupted Wei Zhongxian's brainstorming.

"How does the factory minister feel?"

"The old slave thinks that Long Live's idea is very brilliant!"

"But there is one thing. The factory officials are not allowed to declare to the outside world that I took the lead in this matter. Otherwise, the officials in the outer court will do it."

"Old slave knows, and will live up to Long Live's expectations."

"In this case, the factory minister should act as soon as possible. I will reward the factory owner with this mirror. When the work is completed, I will give you a big reward!"

With that said, he picked up the mirror and handed it to Wei Zhongxian.

"Long live thanks!"

After that, he carefully backed out with the mirror in his hand.

As soon as he left the palace gate, Wei Zhongxian straightened his waist and walked towards his residence.

His Majesty entrusted such an important matter to himself, which shows his trust in himself.As for why it was not handed over to a few people from Prince Xin's Mansion, Wei Zhongxian figured it out after a little thought.

Those minions have the ability and level of Ben Chitose to handle affairs?
Zhu Youjian didn't know that Wei Zhongxian's brain power was so strong, he was struggling in a pile of memorials with a sad face.

Lack of money!

Lack of money!

Still short of money!

I don't know if Wei Zhongxian can do it.

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhu Youjian stood up and stretched himself.Instruct Wang Cheng'en to call Mrs. Zhou to have dinner together.

Zhou's original name was Zhou Yufeng, with fair skin and beautiful appearance, dignified and elegant.

In the past six months, the relationship between the two has been very good.

He doesn't like to eat alone, so he asks Zhou Yufeng to come with him every time, even if he is the emperor now.

Zhou Yufeng also persuaded him, but he couldn't persuade him.

No, not long after Wang Chengen went out, Mrs. Zhou came over.

"Long live my concubine."

"Zitong don't need to be too polite, I have a gift for you." He said and took Zhou Yufeng's hand and walked to a mirror.

"This!? Is this a mirror? How can it be so clearly seen!?" Looking at herself in the mirror, Zhou Yufeng covered her mouth in surprise, revealing her little girl's delicacy.

"It was given to me by a red-haired barbarian, and I don't need it, so I give it to you. I use it every day when I dress up."

"Here, give such a valuable thing to the concubine?"

"Well, there is another one. After dinner, I will order someone to deliver it to your palace, and you can deliver it to the emperor's wife."

"The concubine obeys."

While we were talking, dinner came.The two sat down to eat together.

Wei Zhongxian was eating too, in a house outside the palace.

He called all the tigers, tigers, dogs, etc. who could come.

Wei Zhongxian sat at the head, listening to everyone's flattery with a red face.

After drinking for three rounds, Wei Zhongxian entered today's topic.

"Our family has a project that needs everyone's support!"

"What is a project?" A group of people asked in a hurry.

"I don't understand this! It's business!"

As he spoke, he ordered someone to lift the mirror out.

"It was given to our family by Tian Ergeng today. How do you guys see it?"

Everyone got up one after another, looked around the mirror, and kept exclaiming.

This mirror was too shocking for them.

Seeing Tian Ergeng sitting there with the old god, everyone was jealous.

All the good things were done by him.

After viewing, Wei Zhongxian signaled everyone to sit down.

"This project of our family is related to this object. Our family plans to build a workshop for the production of mirrors. We are currently short of silver and need your help."

When everyone heard it, they suddenly realized.

Borrow money.

It is impossible not to borrow.

It is necessary not to borrow more.

Wei Zhongxian is so shrewd, he can understand what everyone is thinking just by looking at their expressions.

"You don't have to worry, our family will definitely not borrow your money for nothing. Our family will pay you three taels of interest every month for 100 taels, 1000 taels for 30 taels, and 1 taels for 300 taels. The first month's interest will be paid from the principal on the spot. In other words, our family will issue you a note of 100 taels, and you only need to give us 97 taels, and the interest will be paid on time at the beginning of each month."

Wei Zhongxian doesn't know how to settle accounts, but it doesn't mean they don't know how to settle accounts either.

Such a high interest rate made them very excited, and each of them silently calculated in their hearts how much would be appropriate.

"Of course, the interest rate is so high, so don't use 800 taels to fool our family. The minimum starting point is 1 taels, don't be ashamed if you don't have less. Let's go, our family is exhausted."

After finishing speaking, he went back to the inner room with the help of his servants.

Seeing this, everyone with different concerns got up and left.

(End of this chapter)