The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1622

[1622.Chapter 1542: Hard work brings great results and our emperor is wise]

is wise. Emperor Hongzhi is a very smart man.

After hearing this, he suddenly understood something.

To put it bluntly, isn’t this Shiquanda Tonic Lotion made from refining cod liver oil?

Although it is effective, its cost is outrageously low.

It is actually not surprising that such a thing is sold at this price. After all…compared to many more expensive supplements, it is not bad, not to mention that the effect of Shiquanda Tonic Lotion seems to be stronger.

But the problem is that at this price, it can still be sold for so much.

It dawned on him at this moment.

I see.

The Shiquan Dabulu can be deeply rooted in people’s hearts, and it will never be possible just by relying on a rumor.

It is the result of the joint efforts of thousands of businessmen.

These businessmen can benefit from the Shiquan Dabulu, so they will naturally use all the resources at hand to promote and publicize the Shiquanda Bulu.

Thousands of people, the power they unleash is terrifying. What’s more, these businessmen who have wealth and channels in their hands.

I saw Zhu Houzhao saying again: “Besides, in the accounts that I have just looked at, my father’s expenses are very small. My father is the owner of a workshop. He controls such a workshop, so he should be wealthy, but what? , but being so frugal, does the father really think that those merchants like famous horses, luxury cars, and silk clothes? Or, like my son, he wears gold and silver and the latest sunglasses, just because he likes this? Your Majesty, you are wrong. So many merchants have to send a large amount of real gold and silver to the workshop, and some of the money is even their own lives. What would they think if they saw their father being so frugal? They would definitely I wonder if there is something wrong with this workshop. Once this idea comes up, who would dare to place a large order or even put a large amount of money into the workshop as a deposit? Therefore, people who are engaged in business must not go out. Glossy and decent. Erchen knows that even if some scholars have money, they look simple and unpretentious on the outside. For example, a jade pendant is priceless, but in appearance, it is not much different from an ordinary jade pendant, only knowledgeable. Only

an expert can tell the clues. “

“But Father… not everyone in this world is an expert. If you encounter people who don’t know the goods, things like jade pendants will look cheap in their eyes. The best way is to wear gold and silver, so that people can know your wealth.”

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned, and he was really surprised. It turned out… that there is such a thing.

The reason why he failed was because of crazy production, which caused price chaos, which was very likely to destroy the entire distributor’s pricing system; Zhou Wenying was eliminated, making it impossible to maintain the relationship between the workshop and the distributor.

Coupled with his own frugality, it only increased the channel dealers’ doubts.

These things slowly accumulated, and the merchants’ sense of smell was the most sensitive, and they immediately felt something was wrong, so…

After understanding this, Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath with some surprise.

He had never thought that there was such knowledge behind it.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled bitterly and said: “I understand. I didn’t expect that there are so many mysteries in this. Fortunately, I am not a merchant. I don’t need these shopping methods to govern the world.”

In fact, deep down in Emperor Hongzhi’s heart, even if he knew Merchants are important, but deep down, they are still influenced by Confucianism, and there is still a bit of contempt for merchants.

Of course, the most important thing is that he seems to be defending himself and trying to save some face.

After all… he is the emperor. As a dignified emperor, he naturally does not need to learn the methods of businessmen. These methods are not elegant after all.

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, his eyebrows trembled.

He’s just a stubborn duck with a tough mouth.

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Houzhao finally held it back. He chuckled and said, “That’s wrong again. Father, in my opinion, being able to learn this business skill will be of great benefit to governing the world.” “

Oh?” Emperor Hongzhi laughed and said, “This art of doing business can be compared to the art of the emperor.”

Zhu Houzhao said: “The art of the emperor is just to use all the tricks to make the ministers do it. “

Loyalty, how to control one’s own ministers, but in the eyes of Erchen, is this the art of business? What is the art of governing one’s subordinates? It is not that I am the only one in heaven and earth. The benefits of this world are all my own. . But let everyone benefit from you. The more people benefit from you, the more stable the emperor’s position will be. “This is the

first time Emperor Hongzhi has heard of this theory. , couldn’t help but his face sank.

Zhu Houzhao continued: “Being the emperor is like managing this workshop. Why do those channel dealers stay away from the father, but flock to his sons? It is simply because the father’s various measures did not win their hearts. They There is nothing to gain from the father, but the sons and ministers can ensure their interests and allow them to get rewards. Isn’t this a favor? Because of this, they know their interests better than anyone else. , is one with Er Chen, and is naturally loyal to Er Chen. Even if Er Chen has a bit of a temper, Er Chen wants to drive Zhou Wenying away from those channel merchants, but they won’t leave. “

“What if Er Chen. If I become the emperor in the future and treat my subjects just like I treat Zhou Wenying and the dealers today, I will still worry that some people will be resentful, or even…will someone want to rebel? No, not only will they not rebel, On the contrary, I will burst into tears of gratitude, and it is too late to recite the kindness of my sons and ministers all day long. “

“The more favors you receive from the emperor, the more stable your country will be. Isn’t this the most important thing for an emperor? The subjects benefited, but the emperor could not give the subjects any favors, and even caused them great harm. So…even if he has the art of the emperor and knows the art of power, so what? In the end…it’s nothing. It’s just the difference between dying early and dying late. This is true for all the kings who have perished in the past dynasties, without exception. Father, isn’t this way of business also the way of the emperor?”

Zhu Houzhao said these many words in one breath, and Emperor Hongzhi heard this. I couldn’t help but feel shocked.

This truth is too simple. Although it is still true that water can carry a boat, it can also capsize it, but…interpreting it from the perspective of this businessman seems…more refreshing.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao said cheerfully: “You see, the emperor issued a decree, but some of the decrees were issued three times and five times, but they were still followed and violated, or even obstructed, and they were in vain. But some of the decrees were implemented immediately once they were promulgated. World, why is this? It’s nothing more than… this is just a matter of interest and interest. People who receive favors because of this will will naturally try their best to promote this policy. The more people who receive favors, the more natural the decree will be. The smoother it becomes. On the contrary, no matter how powerful the emperor is, if the decree is against the interests of the majority of people, it will be extremely difficult to implement it, and even if it is implemented, it will eventually go wrong. “

If I can manage this workshop, it cannot be said that I will be able to govern the world, but at least it will be of great benefit to governing the world.”

When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, his face straightened and his heart skipped a beat.

He has been in politics for decades, so he naturally knows that what Zhu Houzhao said is indeed true.

Although this truth is very straightforward from Zhu Houzhao’s mouth, there are not many people who can do it.

When the prince manages the workshop here, isn’t that what he does based on this principle?

Now it seems that what he did has indeed brought prosperity to a workshop.

If this principle is used to govern the world, it may not be a bad thing.

Looking at things from a profit perspective will make it easier to get closer to the truth.

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt a deep sense of relief. Isn’t it a blessing that a small workshop can allow the prince to know so much?

Emperor Hongzhi subconsciously looked at Fang Jifan.

At this time, he thought about what Fang Jifan meant when he said that he wanted the prince to manage the workshop and to train the prince.

Facts have proved that Fang Jifan was right.

Fang Jifan was not only right, but also took great pains to arrange it.

He used to think that the successor might just want to monopolize this huge profit with the prince, and he did this deliberately, but now it seems… the successor is worried about the prince.

In order for the prince to grow up quickly and become a qualified prince, the successor secretly put in a lot of effort.

When Emperor Hongzhi thought of this, his face originally turned miserable, but now, the color gradually returned to his face.

He said excitedly: “Yes, yes, that’s it. The Fang Qing family is right, what the Fang Qing family said is true…”

Zhu Houzhao: “…”

Zhu Houzhao was stunned.

What’s going on? If he remembered correctly, he should have been talking to his father about the principles of business.

Why did you turn your head…my father said out of nowhere that Lao Fang was right, that what Lao Fang said was true?

Is my father crazy? Is there any sentence in their topic that is mixed with Lao Fang?

Emperor Hongzhi’s face glowed red, and he ignored Zhu Houzhao’s weird expression. Instead, he stepped forward and patted Fang Jifan on the shoulder, and said affectionately: “Fang Qing’s family has worked hard and made great achievements, haha… I have such a son-in-law, which will comfort me throughout my life.” “

Fang Jifan showed an implicit smile and said: “Your Majesty must not say that. I have no merit, so how can I deserve your majesty’s praise? In fact, what do I know? I am not in front of your majesty on weekdays. Are you enlightened by this? I thought about it. Even if I thought about it, I never thought that I had anything to be proud of. If I really wanted to say it, it was nothing more than my emperor’s sage. Long live my emperor. “

Zhu Houzhao: “…”

Where is I…

(End of this chapter)