Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 39

"It's such a big order. If it was in a modern enterprise, the boss would be grinning from ear to ear, and your red envelope will be huge." As soon as Wei Liaozi finished speaking, Zhou Chong sighed in his heart and smiled. Said: "Brother Wei, you are really good. Mr. Cao originally wanted to go back with you, but he didn't expect that you didn't go and didn't say anything, but instead pushed so many pens to the Xianyang government for you."

Although Cao Bo's intentions were sincere, he was not Wei Liao's opponent at all, so he had to retreat because of Wei Liao's soft words to dissuade him.Before leaving, Wei Liao lobbied Cao Bo again: "Isn't it a pity that my lord enters Baoshan and returns empty-handed?"

Cao Bo deeply agreed, saying: "Bo is willing to go home with my husband. I never thought that my husband has no intention of becoming an official. Bo can only go back alone. What a pity! What a pity!"

Wei Liaozi smiled and said: "My lord, you are serious. People from the grasslands and the mountains do not understand the way of being an official. If you return with your lord, it will not be enough for you, and you will make trouble for your lord. My lord, the pens and papers in this shop are all High-quality materials, why don't you buy some back, and use this pen and paper in Xianyang Mansion, wouldn't it be quicker to do things?"

Cao Bo was a capable official, so he immediately came to his senses and clapped his hands together: "Mr. Xie reminds me. The slips are heavy and inconvenient to use, and the pens are often falling off. When writing some documents, the time spent dealing with them is more than the time written. Good way. Then I will reserve [-] pens and [-] rolls of paper from Mr.

Although Wei Liao was unwilling to go back with Cao Bo, Cao Bo's attitude was very sincere, and Wei Liao wanted to help him, let him improve his administrative efficiency, improve his political performance, and be appreciated by the King of Qin. In return, he didn't expect him to place such a large order all at once, he was taken aback for a moment, and said, "My lord, it's difficult for us to get so many pens and papers in the shop at the moment, please come and pick them up in batches."

A smile appeared on Cao Bo's lips, he nodded again and again, and said, "That's right, that's right." He took out a gold cake and put it on the counter, cupped his fists, and said, "This is the deposit. Sir, take your leave, and the pen and paper will come another day." Pick."

Looking at Cao Bo's back, Wei Liao understood what he meant. The reason why he placed such a large order and agreed with Wei Liao to pick it up in batches was to use this as an excuse to persuade Wei Liao to go back and follow him. He is an official.

Wei Liao said with a smile: "Brother Zhou made fun of you. Liaozi was just giving Mr. Cao an idea, asking him to do things faster. I didn't expect him to ask for so much, so I invited Brother Zhou to discuss it."

With their current production capacity, it is very tight to supply a Sibaozhai. Cao Bo placed an order, and there is no time to produce it.

Doing business with the government has two characteristics. One is that everything is decided by the government, and you have no choice but to follow suit.The second is that there is a lot of oil and water, and the reason is a bit hard to say. It is because the procurement officials get the benefits of red envelopes and the prices are high.In today's words, it is the power of "kickback".It is precisely because of the existence of rebates that many purchasers buy expensive or cheap, because the more expensive they are, the more profitable they are.

This is a dirty business principle that is not easy through the ages. How could Zhou Chong not understand the difficulty, scratched his head and said: "Brother Wei, your idea is good, but it is a bit beyond what you can do."

Wang Ao euphemistically accused Nai Shi of being wrong, and said: "Paper is easy to handle, as long as we increase the number of people, we can make it. But this is a problem. Where can we find wolf hairs and rabbit hairs? The wild wolves and rabbits in Huashan are about to be wiped out for us." If the fight continues, the species will become extinct, and this matter cannot be fought again."

"I didn't expect you to be a little bit environmentally conscious." Zhou Chong sighed in his heart and said, "It's not difficult. You can add sheep's hair to it. If you don't have wolf's hair or rabbit hair, you can use all sheep's hair."

Wei Liao disagreed, and said, "Isn't this a fake? What a gentleman would not do."

"If you don't come up with this idea, there won't be such a thing." Zhou Chong complained to Wei Liao in his heart, and said, "Brother Wei doesn't know, the pens we make now are made of double brushes, and it's the same to use wolf hairs, rabbit hairs, and sheep hairs. , without hindering writing."

The brushes we use to practice calligraphy, with the word "Langhao" written on it, are just used by merchants to advertise, and they are really gimmicks.Wolves are almost extinct, where did you get the wolf pen?Even if there is, it is impossible to buy it for a few cents, a few yuan.Its material is wool.

Wang Ao nodded and said, "That's easy."

Wei Liao said reassuringly: "Brother Zhou is smarter, I have found the right person for you." He was already joking.

The three of them were discussing, when a loud voice came from outside: "Is Mr. Liaozi there?" It was none other than Cao Bo.

Wei Liao rolled his eyes, and said: "Today is the first shopkeeper Zhou, and I, the second shopkeeper, have a free day today." Without waiting for Zhou Chong to speak, he stood up and left, opened the back door, and strode away.

"The matter you provoked, once you run away, you will really let go." Zhou Chong shook his head secretly, and had to come out to deal with it.When he came to the cabinet, he cupped his fists and said, "It turned out to be Mr. Cao, who kept you waiting for a long time. Zhou Chong is here to plead guilty."

Cao Bo was dressed in plain clothes, holding a jug of wine in his left hand and a bag of things in his right hand. He clasped his fists and said, "It turns out to be Shopkeeper Zhou. It's a pleasure to meet you. Next to Cao Bo, I met Shopkeeper Zhou."

Zhou Chong returned the salute, saying: "I dare not be a gift from an adult. Mr. Cao, please come inside."

Cao Bo was not polite, followed Zhou Chong to the back hall, put the wine on the table, put down the package in his right hand, opened it, it turned out that it was all things to accompany the wine, and said: "The four treasures of your shop are extraordinary, the shopkeeper's What's more, Cao Bo has benefited a lot from the conversation with Mr. Liaozi a few days ago, and he is about to ask for advice. Cao Bo prepares a little thin wine, and wants to have a clear talk with Mr. Liaozi, shopkeeper Zhou, and please forgive Cao Bo for taking the liberty. crime."

"What a good official, you have to bring your own water and wine when you come to talk at the door. Where can you find such a good official in modern society? Officials in modern society eat and drink your food, and even discipline you. Before leaving Mouth: Bring a gift, the difference between ancient and modern times is too great." Zhou Chong sighed in his heart, and said: "Your Excellency is kind, Zhou Chong is more respectful than obedient." In this case, it is better to accept than to push.

Cao Bo sat down and said, "Master Zhou, please."

"Where are you asking me, the one who anointed the soles of his feet is the right one." Zhou Chong said with a heart like a mirror, and sat down.

Cao Bo poured wine for Zhou Chong, then poured it for himself, and said, "Excuse me, shopkeeper Zhou, why didn't Mr. Liaozi disappear?"

"Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times and invited Zhuge Liang. It is a good story that has been passed down through the ages. You surrendered to our shop for the sake of Mr. Liaozi. Your affection is very high. If you change someone, you will definitely get your wish. However, the person you want to invite is Mr. Liaozi. You Your status is not enough, please don’t move this great god. I have to find a way to dispel your thoughts.” Zhou Chong made up his mind and said, “Mr.

(End of this chapter)