The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1636

[1636.Chapter 1556: Eat well and drink hot food]

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and expressed his approval.

If someone else said this, Emperor Hongzhi would inevitably think that this person must be a flatterer and a boaster.

But Fang Jifan said that he would go through fire and water and then die, but Emperor Hongzhi still believed it.

Emperor Hongzhi was in a good mood and dismissed the ministers, leaving Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan behind. He asked about the business in detail. He tried hard to understand the operating principles of the business and couldn’t help but admire it.

Many people only think about exchanging items for money, or digging grain from the fields in exchange for money, or even worse, making money through looting. But who would have thought that setting standards would make a steady stream of money? Where’s the silver?

“This business is getting more and more interesting.” Emperor Hongzhi smiled, then looked at Fang Jifan and said, “How did the Qing family come up with this idea?”

Fang Jifan said, “My son is by your Majesty’s side, and he is surrounded by everything he hears and sees. How could he not be enlightened? The truth, my emperor…”

Emperor Hongzhi hurriedly pressed his hands: “Let’s go, I will ask again.” He shook his head helplessly.

Emperor Hongzhi then said: “Now that I think about it carefully, the reason why you were able to make this deal is just… you took advantage of people’s trust. When merchants trade, they will inevitably have a lot of inconveniences, and it is difficult to easily generate trust. Therefore, you have spent a lot of time and energy on bargaining or intrigues. You have established standards, purchased extensively, and finally distributed goods at fair prices. In essence, the merchants trust you. The prince just said, business name. The main purpose of the business is to bring all the cooperating merchants to make money together and make money together. If you have meat to eat, you must also try your best to let them eat meat. This… is the real business way. Business way is not a cunning technique. The real basis is trust.”

Emperor Hongzhi laughed: “This trust is worth ten thousand dollars. It can be seen that the prince is much more stable than before. In fact, being an emperor is not like this. If everyone learns from the emperor. Without benefits, this country will be broken. To make people loyal to the emperor, it is to make them live and work in peace and contentment, and to make them convinced that if they have any grievances, the emperor can make them redress their grievances. The emperor can fight off thieves for them and keep them safe. If they encounter disaster, the emperor can issue relief orders to prevent them from starving to death. Only by letting the subjects firmly believe that this peaceful age is not far away, will this emperor be good? Emperor.”

Zhu Houzhao looked unnatural and nodded repeatedly: “Father, that’s right.”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at him and said, “Why are you so cautious? Are you really afraid of breaking your promise? Just do your business well.” It has nothing to do with me at all. If you want what the merchants think, then do it well and make people believe you. Just like what you said, a man promises a lot of money. If he wants to make these merchants rich, then he must Let them make a lot of money. Okay, stand down, lest you see me, like a cat seeing a mouse.”

Zhu Houzhao grinned: “My father taught me that my children must…certainly. Work hard.”

He and Fang Jifan were like children walking at night carrying gold ingots. After hearing Emperor Hongzhi’s permission to resign, they hurried out of the palace as if Emperor Hongzhi were robbers.

“It’s really strange.” Zhu Houzhao couldn’t help but said: “Old Fang, haven’t you noticed that my father is so grand today, I have been worried about him, and he has intervened again. Although he said that you are not joking every time, but I know my father very well, why is he willing to earn so much money?”

Fang Jifan looked at Zhu Houzhao with a look of care for the mentally retarded, and then said: “Your Highness, Your Highness, all this comes from me. “Huh?

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Zhu Houzhao looked at Fang Jifan in confusion.

Fang Jifan said seriously: “Your Majesty’s money will not belong to your Highness in the future. Although your Majesty loves money, what he really cares about is the sustainability of the country. Otherwise, what would you do with so much money? Our business, and other businesses The difference is that the imperial court has always distrusted merchants, but this Xingguo Company has used this to control merchants all over the world. This can not only make His Majesty and the officials feel more at ease, but for His Majesty, it is also a test for His Royal Highness. “

Zhu Houzhao was happy: “As long as he doesn’t come to take care of me, let’s just make money.”

Zhu Houzhao had a heartfelt desire for money.

Maybe he’s crazy because of poverty.

When the two of them arrived at the Meridian Gate chatting and laughing, they saw a man walking back and forth outside the Meridian Gate. As soon as he saw the prince and Fang Jifan coming out, he immediately stepped forward and bowed down: “I have met your highness, and I have met the Duke of Qi.

” Upon closer inspection, this person turned out to be Chen Tong.

Now that Chen Tong has become a minister, he has a prominent position and his future prospects are naturally unlimited. He thought about it, isn’t this because of the care that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Duke of Qi have for him?

If I hadn’t followed the crown prince and the official duties of the State of Qi, I would have remained a frog in the well for the rest of my life, not knowing whether the sky was high or not, and it would have been impossible for me to have the fate I have today.

After walking around the Palace of the King of Hell, he was really filled with emotions. Therefore, while waiting for Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan, he made a great ceremony first, and then said: “His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Duke of Qi have shown great kindness and virtue. They will be remembered until their death.” In my heart, if I spend my whole life working as a cow or a horse, I will never be able to repay him.”

This is a bit exaggerated.

Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan looked at each other and smiled.

Fang Jifan then sighed and said, “Okay, don’t be like this. I told you before that I have always admired you. If you do your job well in the company, it will be considered as repayment.”

“Yes, yes, I will do my best.”

“Yes, that person’s name is Liu Kaizhi, but he is the censor?”

Fang Jifan suddenly remembered something.

Chen Tong was stunned for a moment, and then said: “He is a doctor in the Ministry of Rites. Hey, speaking of it, this man and Xiaguan were close friends in the past. They were of the same age and worked together…”

Zhu Houzhao gritted his teeth and said: “Since we were friends in the past, I never thought that I would put my friend to death today, Lao Fang, don’t worry, I am not such a person.”

Fang Jifan shuddered: “Why did His Highness suddenly say that he is not such a person?”

“It’s because of fear .

You misunderstood.” Zhu Houzhao said.

Fang Jifan felt strange, but… that Liu Kaizhi… was indeed not a thing.

“I’m so angry.” Fang Jifan said: “What I hate the most is friends who repay kindness with hatred. Such people are wolf-hearted and inferior to pigs and dogs. After I go back, I will check how much money he owes the bank. If he owes If there is no credit, it will be even more terrible. Where did he get the money to buy the house? Nine times out of ten, it must be stolen money. Our successor is jealous and must let the capital go. Inspector, check him out.”

Chen Tong only thought that the Duke of Qi wanted to avenge himself. He thanked him profusely and sighed in his heart. No wonder so many people are willing to follow Fang Jifan. No one in this officialdom is trustworthy, so he can follow the Duke of Qi. It’s different, just follow behind and enjoy the food and drink.

(End of chapter)