Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 7 Substantive Negotiations

Although the quality warehouse managed by He Laodao is a mere county branch, it is one of the best buildings in Shangshui County. Look at the green tiles with flying eaves and three-story carved railings. Father and son are here.

Playing with the exquisite black porcelain Tianmu glaze teacup, tasting the faint tea fragrance, not to mention the sharp and tender buds, even the teacup can be sold for ten gold. Wang Xiu was very surprised by the background of Wanshixing. It's so luxurious, if you take a peek and see the overall situation, wouldn't the proprietor be the richest man in the world.

"The shower device for the two of you, after careful consideration, I feel that it is still profitable, but the prospect is not very optimistic. I can't go too far with the usual caution from above." He Laodao blinked his mouse eyes, with a serious look, and put Wang Xiu on the table. to the same position.

Wang Cheng smiled and said, "It's only natural that the shopkeeper in the state is cautious."

Wang Xiu rolled his eyes at his father, He Laodao can believe what he said, and he is as shrewd as a mouse. This kind of old economy in the quality warehouse business can't be courteous with him. He can only talk about benefits directly. He makes money for money, what nonsense is he talking about Benevolence and morality.

He Laodao looked at Wang Xiu with his small eyes, and continued: "According to the above's consistent virtue, I'm afraid it will be difficult to agree, but I will try my best to fight for this old man." Speaking of this, he picked up the tea and sipped it slowly, looking at it from the corner of his eyes. Looking at the Wang family's father and son, they saw Wang Cheng's anxiety and anxiety were beyond words, but Wang Xiu's eyelids drooped, looking absent-minded.

He put down his cup, smacked his lips and said, "The risk is too great, I have to let the higher-ups let go, Wanshixing occupies the fifth floor of your shop, so I can talk."

Wang Cheng was taken aback, and lost his voice: "On the fifth floor, my shop is worth hundreds of gold just because of the location."

He Laodao smacked his lips, smiled contemptuously, and secretly scolded Wang Cheng for being too old to understand.

Wang Xiu sniffed, played with the black porcelain Tianmu glaze cup, and said playfully: "Master He, Wanshixing is a real big business!"

He Laodao was startled, not knowing what Wang Xiu meant, and blinked his eyes to savor the taste of the words.

Wang Chengtong frowned lightly. His son's rash intervention made him unhappy, but the shower device was made by his son, and He Laodao paid more attention to it. He swallowed the scolding words and decided to look at it first.

"This little gadget is just asking for directions. If the younger generation can decolorize the brown sugar, the color is ten times better than frosted sugar, the cost is [-]% lower, and the sugarcane juice is improved by refining the process. How much profit does Shopkeeper He think?" Wang Xiu dismissed it disdainfully. Curling his lips, he took a sip of tea.

He Laodao's eyes lighted up. Although he is a veteran of the quality library, this line of work requires a know-it-all!Immediately judge the huge profits in Wang Xiuzhi's words.

The price of frosting sugar and brown sugar is clear to him. The production process of frosting sugar is complicated and the cost is extremely high. The color of the sugar is a little yellow, and the price is three times that of brown sugar. business interests.

Really can?He glanced at Wang Xiu suspiciously, this is not a joke, not to mention the discoloration of the brown sugar, but the improvement of the refining method is no small matter, the refining method is to cut the sugarcane into small pieces, and then grind it into a slurry , Put it in a pot to boil cane juice, the processing process is quite cumbersome, and the cost is naturally high.

Wang Xiufeng's calm face made him uncertain. Opportunity, an opportunity with huge risks and huge profits, aroused his greed, pondered for a moment, and said cautiously: "The little official is a talented person!"

Wang Cheng also showed doubts in his eyes, how did his son become so wise, it was a different person, and he was surprised one after another.

Wang Xiufeng smiled lightly and said: "I have been studying for a few years, and I have read a lot of miscellaneous books, so I have some experience." He has not fully mastered the technology of brown sugar decolorization. It is now five past twelve, and there is no time to delay. Let the old man take it down, he has the determination and confidence to successfully master the technique.

Although this reason is far-fetched, it is still reasonable. He Laodao stroked the whiskers of the mouse, his small eyes shone shrewdly, and said after a long time: "How can we improve it? How can brown sugar become white?"

Wang Xiu put down the teacup, cast a contemptuous look, and said slowly: "Master He, the improved refining method reduces the three-tier cost of sugar production. You know frosted sugar, can it be called sugar? I have the ability to decolorize brown sugar into white sugar. The texture is infinitely close to white, and it is conservatively estimated that the profit is double that of frosting sugar, and how much more profit can it be if it decreases and increases? Shopkeeper He thinks the younger generation is just joking?"

Wang Cheng let out a sigh, and said seriously, "Why did you talk to Shopkeeper He?"

"Forgive me, shopkeeper He, the younger generation is impatient." Wang Xiu smiled lightly, and hastily confessed.

He Laodao was completely attracted by Wang Xiu's words. It's not that the refining method cannot be improved. On the contrary, many craftsmen are trying to figure it out. Once the research is successful, the cost will naturally be greatly reduced. Businessman crazy profit.

"Hey, petty officials, don't underestimate yourself. You can improve the refining method and greatly reduce the cost of sugar production. This is something that the sugar industry has been unable to accomplish for many years. Oh, the petty officials are sure to complete it. It really embarrasses those craftsmen." He Laodao twisted his beard and sighed, but his eyeballs rolled away, with a look of disbelief.

Wang Xiu didn't change his expression. What he was facing was the old fox of the quality warehouse. He couldn't be fooled by him. It was very simple to improve the refining method and even mass-produce white sugar, but people didn't think of it for the time being. He would never easily Say it.Good things have to be brought out one by one, and if it wasn't for the fact that his family was in dire straits, he wouldn't even reveal it.

Seeing that Wang Xiu was calm, He Laodao seemed to have a plan in mind, so he couldn't help feeling a little more uneasy, and tentatively said: "Young official is somewhat sure."

"That depends on how sincere Shopkeeper He is." Wang Xiu said with a faint smile.

He Laodao rolled his eyes and scolded the little fox inwardly. He obviously put a bait to whet his appetite, but he didn't give it to others. It's really bad.Contemptuous in his heart, but with a smile on his face, he said: "Little official! Excuse me, the Wanshixing branch in the state is not very interested in showers. Last night, the young proprietor passed by and stayed for an hour. The old man tried to persuade him again and again. I finally gave it three points, but the young proprietor meant five floors."

"Young proprietor, why doesn't he go kill someone!" Wang Xiu rolled her eyes, it seemed that she was really taking advantage of someone's danger.

He Laodao stared, and said: "The little official is a good talker, but my young proprietor is a genius, and it must be worth it if you can see it."

"That's because he misjudged it. Needless to say, the shower is a complete set of improvements to the sugar production process. The profits obtained are enough to blow his attention. Believe it or not, as long as I take it out, I don't know how many people will rush to buy it."

Hearing his son's tone of voice, Wang Cheng couldn't help frowning slightly, secretly displeased. It's fine for the young man to be more aggressive, but he shouldn't be too crazy.

He Laodao looked at Wang Xiu with a smile, and said, "In this Shangshui County, apart from me, who would dare to take your hand?"

Wang Xiu subconsciously looked at Wang Cheng, but saw that Wang Cheng's face was pale, and he shook his head and sighed. It was obvious that He Laodao had seized his life.

"Father." Wang Xiu's eyes were firm, and she turned to look at Wang Cheng.

Knowing what his son thinks, Wang Cheng doesn't say much and nods his head lightly, tasting the tea with bitterness in his mouth. After decades of life, he didn't get any fame in his studies, he barely managed to do business, and was secretly suppressed by others. In the end, he had to rely on his son. Can't bear to look back.

Wang Xiu understood that his father did not want to ask questions, and he also understood that his family had reached the most critical stage. If he united with Wanshixing one day earlier, the danger would be less, anyway, he still saved a hand.

With Wang Cheng's approval, he became more confident. Facing He Laodao's 'bad eyes', he said decisively: "Wanshixing cannot be transferred to others on the fourth floor of the grocery store, and can only be owned by Wanshixing in Shangshui County. Sugar is also monopolized by the shop, no two."

"Okay, I'll sign the contract today." He Laodao's eyes lit up, and he made a final decision.
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"Is it too early to promise?" Wang Cheng took advantage of He Laodao asking the clerk to invite the accountant to come, and said what he had been holding back.

Wang Xiu shook her head and said, "Father, time doesn't wait! Even if he wants the sixth floor, he must agree to it."

"Your sugar maker." Wang Cheng hesitated to speak.

"Dad, don't worry. Since He Laodao made a move, it shows that he has a solid mind, and I will leave it to Dad when he goes to the county government." Wang Xiu grinned. Since he dared to do it, he definitely didn't want to comfort Dad. Standing can't be successful, every experiment brings new hope.

At this time, in a private room facing the street in a restaurant near the county government office, a thin middle-aged man hurried into the private room, and there were faint whispers inside.

"The third child of the Ge family is ready?"

"Dude, don't worry, I'll let my little brother do the job. Ge Laosan is still not fully committed."

"Okay, let's settle the matter today. I'll see how Wang Cheng is still fussing, hehe."

(End of this chapter)