His Majesty Li Er finally came back to his senses, probably thinking that the image just now was a bit like that, he stroked his beard and coughed dryly, and said, "This is your invention?" ”

Xu Qilin scratched his head and said: "I also borrowed some theories and practices from the family teacher, but it is mainly the wisdom of Weichen. ”

His Majesty Li Er nodded appreciatively and said, "I heard that you are going to be auctioned publicly after the Chinese New Year, and I think it's not very easy to determine the price, so I came up with this method!" ”

"Your Majesty is wise." Xu Qilin arched his hand and said: "Weichen is estimated to make a fortune, but he really doesn't know how to set the price. When the auction is over, there is more or less a basis. When it is put on the market, the price can be clearly marked. ”

It is also difficult to stop the demand for clearly marked prices, just like the dew, although there is a fixed price and a limit on the number of purchases, it is not easy to buy it.

"The patent is yours, how will this fee be charged?" His Majesty Li Er looked at Xu Qilin with a smile, knowing that this kid would definitely not suffer.

"Wechen only charges 10% of the patent fee." After Xu Qilin finished speaking, he added: "Your Majesty Mingjian, this kind of treasure is the only one, and it is possible to sell it for tens of thousands of yuan. ”

His Majesty Li Er knew that Xu Qilin had suffered a big loss by doing this, as long as he took out the patent, there were countless businessmen who cooperated with him, and the two families would share the profits in half, and the businessmen would also flock to him.

Softened his tone, His Majesty Li Er opened his mouth and asked, "What is the annual output of this treasure mirror, and what is the cost?" ”

Xu Qilin replied truthfully: "If you go all out to produce and manufacture, you can produce almost thirty or fifty noodles a month." But the lower officials don't want to invest all of them in the market, so that the price will not fall. As for the cost, it's about 10 times. ”

It's only ten?! At least 10 faces can be made in a month.

Although Xu Qilin was not very precise, His Majesty Li Er could still guess that the profit would be dozens or hundreds of times. From this point of view, Xu Qilin only took one percent, which can be regarded as selfless.

But His Majesty Li Er was still a little puzzled and asked, "Why not only use the auction, but also clearly mark the price?" Wouldn't the auction make more money? ”

Xu Qilin smiled and explained: "Is it okay to auction only twenty treasure mirrors? However, if the princes and powerful ministers want to buy it, they must also let them bid with the merchants, which will inevitably lose their dignity. This clearly marked price is set for them, and it is regarded as the preferential price of Dayingku for them. The more you sell, the more you earn. ”

His Majesty Li Er understands a little, twenty noodles a year is definitely in short supply, but Xu Qilin wants to increase production, but he doesn't want to reduce the price because of this.

The so-called 20 noodles a year is a gimmick to maintain the market price, making it high. As for the needs of the princes and ministers, they can be purchased at the marked price, but they have to go directly to the relationship of the big surplus treasury, and the mirrors they buy will naturally not flow into the market.

"For the sake of your own face, there should be no princes and ministers to buy and sell and make a profit, right?" Although Xu Qilin is not completely sure, he also feels that this is unlikely.

His Majesty Li Er also thought so, and said, "It shouldn't be so unbearable. Or you can register and make a register, so that you can basically eliminate it. ”

Xu Qilin smiled a little embarrassedly: "Even if there are a few people who change hands, it is definitely not to make money." It's just a few mirrors, even if it flows into the market, it's not a big deal. ”

His Majesty Li Er thinks that this is true, if the princes and ministers want to rely on buying and selling to maintain their families, then where is the face of the imperial court, and how did he, the chairman of the Tang Dynasty, be?

"What's going on with that commodity exchange?" His Majesty Li Er turned to ask this question, although he heard some rumors, but he still didn't know much about the specific regulations and functions.

Xu Qilin hurriedly took out the relevant documents and materials and forwarded them to the palace people.

His Majesty Li Er didn't look at the information immediately, but asked, "You can talk about it briefly, and I'll look at it carefully when I have time." ”

Xu Qilin pondered the words and began to speak.

To put it bluntly, it is a place where commodities are traded in a centralized manner. The supply and demand sides report their own conditions, the exchange is listed, and if they think it is appropriate, they can meet to negotiate a deal.

If there is such a place, it saves you from selling around and asking around. Of course, this is only for merchants, not retail shops.

And this commodity exchange was initially set up in Chang'an, and it was only a pilot. Xu Qilin also plans to build them in Luoyang, Kaifeng, Yangzhou, Youzhou, Guangzhou and other places.

In addition, relying on the Didian built by the post station, the shipping company on Caoyun Road, including transportation, logistics, warehousing, trading and other links, is fully completed.

His Majesty Li Er listened and thought about it, and nodded slightly from time to time, thinking that this method was good, and there was nothing out of the ordinary, that is, a place to gather businessmen to talk about business!

Although he did not object to this, His Majesty Li Er still reminded Xu Qilin. is very euphemistic, which roughly means that he should not be too business-oriented, which is not in line with the country's major policies.

Emphasizing agriculture over business, of course, Xu Qilin knows that this is an inevitable measure to be taken by an agrarian country. But wouldn't it be better if proper attention was paid to the merchants and the burden on the peasants could be lightened?

Therefore, Xu Qilin has to explain and let His Majesty Li Er know his deep meaning, so that he can continue to support him in the future.

"Wechen thinks that business prosperity is very beneficial to the strength of my Datang, and it is not as simple as making money." Xu Qi said slowly: "The commercial tax can be used as a lever for adjustment, so that the profits of businessmen will not be too rich. On the contrary, the rent adjustment for the peasants can be gradually reduced, reducing their burden. ”

"In order to reduce the rent adjustment, the state must be financially rich. To promote economic development, the taxes collected from businessmen may be compensated. ”

"As for agriculture, improvements can be made in terms of farm tools, improved seeds, fertilizers, planting methods, etc., to increase unit output. Let the same land get a higher output than now. ”

Moreover, population growth is inevitable in this peaceful and prosperous era, and sooner or later the problem of more people and less land will arise. At present, the Guanzhong area is already narrow and has many people, so it is necessary to carry out the act of immigration. ”

His Majesty Li Er couldn't help laughing when he heard Xu Qilin's words, and said, "I just reminded you that you made such a tirade." Well, don't you talk about increasing the output of agriculture, you don't have to go into generalities, but there are specific ways to do it? ”

"This-" Xu Qilin scratched his head, there was a lot of leeway, and he said with some certainty: "Wechen is trying to get it out within two months, and he is still a little sure." ”

His Majesty Li Er guessed that Xu Qilin might have to get some mention from his teacher Lu Yu again, otherwise, he didn't dare to say that he was sure.

"Two months." His Majesty Li Er emphasized and said, "If it is late, you must delay the agricultural time, and you must not delay. ”

Xu Qilin hurriedly nodded in agreement, and got up to leave.

"What about that gunpowder, why don't you see you taking it for me to see?" His Majesty Li Er opened his mouth and asked, "I want to know more about the development potential of gunpowder in military affairs than making money?" ”

After a pause, His Majesty Li Er added: "Isn't it that Immortal Lu Yu doesn't like to kill, so you are not allowed to offer this thing?" ”

Xu Qilin said: "The family teacher is not a pedantic person, and he also knows that my Tang Dynasty is strong and prosperous, which is the blessing of all the people." Weichen felt that it was too much to test gunpowder in the palace. If it's just a little bit, you can't see its power. ”

"Besides-" Xu Qilin glanced at His Majesty Li Er, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty's rewards and punishments are clear, this treasure mirror is just to make money, and the gunpowder is related to the importance of the military state." ”

His Majesty Li Er rolled his eyes, knowing that Xu Qilin's old mistake had been committed again, and this was to ask for a reward! Although he had just been promoted to viscount, it was the credit of Caoyun's reform. This gunpowder has to be counted separately.

"Let's try first, I have my own plans." His Majesty Li Er waved his hand, "Arrange it as soon as possible, will there be less of your reward?" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Longen." Xu Qilin bowed and withdrew with a smile.

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Xu Hui looked left and right at the clear image in the mirror, and couldn't help but make various expressions, which were similar to Xincheng and his son, as if he was squeezing his eyebrows.

Xincheng is the most funny, holding the mirror and frowning, winking, shaking his head from side to side, and grinning.

Each person has two mirrors, one large and one small, one on the dresser in the house and the other with them. plus the one given to Princess Changle, as well as the side of His Majesty Li Er, a total of four and a half sets.

Xu Qilin also plans to send so much, and other people want to go through the back door, but the money still has to be paid.

If there is a mirror, it has long been in history, and it is the bronze mirror.

Because porcelain had replaced copper at that time, bronze declined, and bronze technology was concentrated on copper mirrors. In addition, at that time, bronze mirrors were also widely used as gifts for social interactions, and they were cast quite exquisitely.

Moreover, the Tang Dynasty has entered the third heyday of the development of bronze mirrors.

It is characterized by changing the sluggish state of the Han mirror to a smooth and gorgeous posture; The material has changed from the apotheosis mode of pretentiousness to the emphasis on free realism.

The casting style has changed from complicated and complex to simple and generous, the demeanor has changed from static to dynamic, the skin has changed from black and brown to silver and white, the feelings have changed from indifference to unrestrained enthusiasm, and the shape has changed from a single circle to diversity.

Unfortunately, due to the birth of the glass mirror, the Tang Dynasty bronze mirror, which fully reflects the economic prosperity and cultural prosperity of China's feudal society, will no longer be so brilliant.

"This treasure mirror-" Xu Hui took a long time to put away her shock, looked up and asked her little sister, "Isn't it expensive?" ”

Xiao Zhao blinked his eyes and said, "There is no public sale on the market now, and I don't know how much it is." My brother just estimated that this big mirror could be sold for thousands of pieces; Small mirrors, hundreds of times are also common. ”

Xu Hui grinned, such a sky-high object, even she couldn't afford it and couldn't use it.

He and Xincheng don't know much about money, and they don't know what it means.

According to the consumption level at that time, an ordinary household had no shortage of food and clothing twice a month, and even had some savings.

And such a small mirror is equivalent to five or six years, or even more than ten years, before people can barely buy it.

"This was invented by my brother, and he sold the patent to Dayingku, which was manufactured by Dayingku." Xiao Zhao went on to explain: "After the New Year, there will be an auction, and then the specific price can be marked. ”

Xu Hui nodded slightly, it seems that the younger brother doesn't know how much to sell, and he has to use the auction as a reference.

However, this mirror must be very expensive. From a woman's point of view, who doesn't want to have a side. That's much, much stronger than a bronze mirror.

Xu Hui could even think that at the gathering of celebrities and noblewomen, whoever took out a small mirror the size of a palm to tidy up his makeup would definitely arouse the envy and amazement of others.

In the future, on such occasions, any woman who does not have a small mirror will immediately be inferior and embarrassed to greet others.

And compared to the rich and powerful families, a few hundred yuan is nothing. The money that ordinary people can't earn in their lifetime is not a matter at all in their eyes.

This big mirror, if it is tens of thousands, it is estimated that the demand will be smaller. After all, it's not a small amount, whether there is one at home or not, others don't know, and there is no possibility of comparison.

Xu Hui thought for a while, and suddenly another question came up, and said to Xiao Zhao: "This is Qi Lin's invention, so how is this patent fee charged?" ”

still knows his little brother's temperament very well, and Xu Hui feels that the little brother will definitely not suffer too much. Even if you earn less money, you may be compensated in your official position.

"My brother said that it will be charged according to the fee of one percent." Xiao Zhao nodded, his face full of arrogance, and he was deeply proud that his brother was so capable.

Ichisei?! This is not a small amount, the key is that the production and manufacturing are handed over to the big Yingku, and you can sit at home and count the money!

Xu Hui couldn't help but smile with relief, with a little brother who is good at dancing with long sleeves, the family doesn't need her to help. And when she subsidized her family, it was only half a year away.

"Take this mirror back carefully, don't drop it." The son finally put down the mirror in his hand and ordered the palace people to send it back to his palace.

Xincheng was very reluctant to put down the mirror, and asked the palace maid to send the mirror back.

Xiao Zhao didn't care, there are two sides to the family. My brother said that he wanted to have more.

"Is Qi Li still waiting for the selection in the Ministry of Officials?" Xu Hui has put his mind at ease with his little brother, but there is another one that he has to care about.

Originally, according to her normal thinking, Qi Li's talent and learning were better than herself, and Hongwen was born, so she would not worry about the future.

But in fact, on the contrary, the younger brother who has no quick thinking and cannot write down is promoted to the rank of official, and the speed of promotion is surprising and admirable.

And Xu Qili studied hard, was especially good at making edicts, and took the right path of the imperial examination, but he still had to be selected in the Ministry of Officials. Even if it is an official, it is also seven or eight grades.

Thinking about the great cause of the junior brother who once said that he was crowned an official and promoted to a knight, he didn't think so at the time, and he repeatedly persuaded him. But in fact, the path chosen by the younger brother is really smooth and unexpectedly smooth.

Xu Hui shook his head lightly and couldn't help but smile bitterly. I am not only happy and happy for my younger brother's success, but also feel short-sighted because of my initial opposition.

It seems that what the younger brother said at the beginning also has a certain truth in helping the people. And the so-called virtuous people are not as simple as reading poetry and books and exporting chapters.