The real seal on the fiefdom of the princess of the early Tang Dynasty can only be obtained when she gets married, which is called Tang Mu. However, Princess Jinyang and Princess Xincheng were given Tang Mu before the end of the year, which shows the favor of His Majesty Li Er.

When His Majesty Li Er heard this, he immediately sighed, stroked his beloved daughter's head, and said, "My son will be eight years old next year, time flies so fast." ”

The son tilted his head to look at his father, grinned and climbed on his father's lap and sat down, fiddling with his father's beard and said, "Doesn't my father like my son growing up?" ”

His Majesty Li Er surrounded his beloved daughter and said with a smile: "How can you not like it?" The father and the emperor are looking forward to his son growing into a big daughter soon! ”

After a pause, His Majesty Li Er continued: "If your son wants the Qin Holy Palace, your father will give it to you." Is it because it's close to the villa where Xiao Zhao lives, that you want to go there? ”

The son nodded and said, "Xiao Zhao said that although her villa is small, it is elegantly repaired, and I asked her to find a painter to draw it for me." If you have the opportunity in the future, you will also go to see and play. ”

"If you like that taste, rebuild it in that style." His Majesty Li Er patted his beloved daughter's little hand dotingly, and said with a smile: "Well, you want to change your name to Jinyang Palace!" ”

The son giggled happily, the goal was achieved, and the little girl's heart was full of joy.

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Asking for 20,000 to 30,000, His Majesty Li Er was very generous, and also showed his satisfaction with the work of the Great Surplus Treasury and his expectations for the future.

As soon as the additional funds were in place, Xu Qilin expanded the sugar workshop and purchased crude cane sugar on a large scale. When there was a sudden shortage of sucrose in the market, in the name of His Majesty Li Er, he began to reward the ministers of the court with white sugar.

At the same time, small amounts of white sugar began to appear in various shops. It is called trial marketing consignment, but it began to make a name for itself in the market and open up sales.

In addition to high-quality and high-value white sugar, brown sugar, brown sugar, and molasses are also produced in the sugar production process.

Molasses is the "water sugar" produced in the sugar making process, and at that time it was no longer possible to use an economical method to separate the sugar in it, but it could continue to be boiled into black sugar, which was used to make frozen rice sugar braised pork.

In this way, the sugar produced by Dayingku includes high, medium and low grades, which can not only be used for the powerful and rich, but also for the common people, the price of brown sugar and brown sugar is also lower than that of the previous sucrose.

"Don't get tired of eating, don't get tired of fine". Even Sage Kong was very particular about food, clothing, housing and transportation when he had the conditions, not to mention the ordinary people in the world?

Especially the powerful and rich, what they eat and use represents their status, their own strength, and their own status.

To put it bluntly, it's comparison. are all about the same official status, and maybe the reputation of the Shi family, others eat white sugar, and you eat the black sugar that the common people buy? Shameless, humiliating, and despised.

Just like in later generations, others drive BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes, and you get a BYD. If others don't say it, you're embarrassed yourself.

Therefore, although the price of sugar is high, Xu Qilin is not worried about sales. What's more, such a high-quality white sugar has thrown off a lot of geranium sugar, and it is conceivable that it will be exported and resold again.

Although Gaochang has not yet been captured, it is only an important passage to the Western Regions, not the only one.

Even if it is roughly divided, the ancient Silk Road also has the "Northwest Silk Road", "Grassland Silk Road", "Southwest Silk Road", and "Maritime Silk Road" and so on.

If you want to say that the only way to the Western Regions, it is the "Hexi Corridor", and the strategic position is the most important. In ancient times, it was known as "the blood vessel of China connecting the world".

Far away, in the early Tang Dynasty, the control of the Hexi Corridor was still very strong. In the long run, the Tibetans, which pose a threat to the Hexi Corridor, are not strong enough, and they are trying to curry favor with each other and want to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty!

And Xu Qilin knew that as soon as the sugar came out, whether it was the powerful and rich, or Hu Shang, they would all be eyeing this new commodity, but the guests in front of him still made him feel a little surprised.

It seems that the white sugar rewarded to the ministers has just been sent out, although in the long run, he will definitely win over the Feng family, but this guy is too positive, right? And these gifts are too expensive for me to refuse! However, Xu Qilin still has to like one, people's eyes and sense of smell are very powerful.

Feng Zhidai, General Zuo Wuwei, his father is the "King of Lingnan" Feng An. During the Zhenguan period, he entered the court to serve the emperor, which was equivalent to a proton, so that His Majesty Li Er could rest assured, and he was also responsible for befriending the courtiers, so as not to be said badly.

After all, the Lingnan Mountain is high and the emperor is far away, and some news is difficult to distinguish between true and false, and there is a stir, which will inevitably cause His Majesty Li Er to be suspicious.

Once, more than a dozen times in various local state capitals claimed that Feng Ang had rebelled, and His Majesty Li Er had planned to send a large army to fight against it, but Wei Zheng dissuaded him. Later, it was found out that it was all a false alarm.

"Your Majesty rewarded you with sugar, and I know that it is made by Da Yingku, so I am here to thank you." Feng Zhidai's etiquette is very respectful, and there is no feeling that the official rank is higher than Xu Qilin.

His Majesty Li Er rewarded white sugar, you came to thank me? Although it is made by Da Yingku, this is not right?

Xu Qilin blinked his eyes and said with a smile: "General Feng is polite, he is on an errand for His Majesty, which courtier is rewarded, but it is a list set by His Majesty." ”

"Without Xu Cheng's success in making sugar, can a certain Yan be rewarded?" Feng Zhidai's smile remained unchanged, and he insisted on expressing his gratitude, "In the final analysis, I still want to thank Xu Cheng." ”

If you want to thank you, thank you, anyway, it's not to unload your arms and thighs.

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "General Feng insists on this, then so-and-so will be ashamed." It's just that these gifts are too expensive, but a certain person doesn't dare to accept them. ”

Feng Zhidai waved his hand and said, "If Xu Cheng says that it is valuable, he is bad. A certain ushered in and sent, thank you and congratulate, all of them are such specifications. When I came to your mansion, I was worried that Xu Cheng wouldn't look down on it! ”

Rich people! It is no wonder that the Feng family has been operating in Lingnan for decades, and has the benefits of sea trade, I heard that there are tens of thousands of slaves and maids, and there are countless rare treasures.

And people said that the gift sent was the standard of ordinary communication, not expensive, not expensive at all.

Xu Qilin guessed that Feng Zhidai came to thank him and had a deep meaning, but he didn't ask, waiting for Feng Zhidai to speak.

But Feng Zhidaila talked about everything, just expressing closeness, and also complimented Xu Qilin for his young and promising achievements. After drinking two cups of tea, he got up and took his leave.

Xu Qilin was sent to the door, and after a little contemplation, he understood. This is Feng Zhidai's cleverness in dealing with people, just giving gifts and thanks, and talking about other things later.

First, Feng Zhidai and Xu Qilin had no friendship, and it was the first time they had even met in person. When you come up and talk about business, it seems too anxious, and it seems that you only have interests in your eyes, and the meaning of this gift has become weird.

First mix up a familiar face, contact the feelings, and then pretend to understand it in a few days, and come to discuss the request, which is logical.

Well, I've learned it again!

Xu Qilin sighed with emotion, and ordered his subordinates to prepare horses, and he wanted to go out of the city to see the operation of his shop.

The incense and daily chemical shops in the east of the city and the sugar shops in the west of the city have all opened for business. Xu Qilin was very low-key, did not invite anyone, let alone any ceremonies such as opening ceremonies.

Although the operator on the surface of the shop is not Xu Qilin, he knows everything in his heart, but he is just hiding people's eyes. But you have to show off in a high-profile manner, isn't that waiting for the DPRK and the central government to spray fiercely!

But before Xu Qilin left the house, someone came to report, and the commander of the horse and the prince of Xiangyang came to visit.

Du He, cheating daddy, what are you doing at Lao Tzu's house?

Xu Qilin was puzzled, but he didn't slack off, and hurriedly asked people to invite Du He to the flower hall.

The guests and hosts were noisy and sat down for tea. Xu Qilin didn't know what Du He meant, so he waited for him to speak.

"Xu Cheng is not in Dayingku today, nor is he in the workshop outside the city, but he is at home, so he can find a certain one!" Du He said with a smile.

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "I was lazy at home today, but I made the county prince smile." ”

What about Lao Tzu's skipping class, you can't control it. If you have something to say, you can be vain!

Du He took a sip of the teacup and praised: "Good tea." I heard that Xu Cheng's master also wrote the book "The Book of Tea", I don't know when I was lucky enough to watch it? ”

Xu Qilin said: "Da Yingku has printed 100 copies, the county prince wants to see it, and the lower officials send someone to send it to the house." ”

"Then thank you in advance." Du He arched his hand, pondered for a while, and said, "Dayingku makes white sugar, which is a great achievement. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also liked it very much, and wanted Da Yingku to provide more for the East Palace. ”

Xu Qilin nodded, drank the tea slowly, and asked without paying too much attention: "I don't know what the East Palace needs?" ”

Du He rolled his eyes and said lightly: "A hundred stones a month!" ”

Burst! The tea that Xu Qilin had just drunk in his mouth squirted out, and he choked and coughed repeatedly.

When I go, I open my mouth to be a hundred stones, and I am not afraid of the wind and fanning my tongue.

According to the weights and measures of the Tang Dynasty, the weight of a stone is equivalent to fifty-three kilograms in later generations, and even if it is one hundred catties. One hundred stone is 10,000 catties, do you eat sugar as a meal every day?

Besides, the expansion of the sugar workshop has not yet been completed, and it can produce about five or six thousand catties in a month......

Xu Qilin finally suppressed his cough, his mind turned sharply, and he immediately guessed that this was not the monthly consumption of the East Palace, but which of Li Chengqian's fox friends wanted to make a big profit.

Maybe it's this Duhe, he doesn't need to open a shop to sell sugar, as long as he changes hands, he makes a sum of money in the middle, it's not too easy!

But you have to inquire clearly, return 100 stones, and simply say that all the sugar made by Dayingku is covered.

"Why is Xu Cheng like this?" Du He frowned slightly, a little unhappy with Xu Qilin's rudeness.

Xu Qilin wiped his mouth with a silk handkerchief, and arched his hand: "Rude, rude, don't blame the county prince." ”

After a pause, he explained: "The county prince doesn't know, although Dayingku produces sugar, but the workshop is expanding, the equipment is being purchased, and the craftsmen are also recruiting, and the monthly output will definitely not reach 10,000 stones. ”

Du He's face turned a little pale, and he asked, "I see, it's a certain Meng Lang." I don't know what the current output is? ”

Xu Qilin thought for a moment and said, "According to estimates, thirty or forty stone tops can be produced in the first month; After two or three months, it may reach fifty or sixty stones; Half a year later, if the raw materials are sufficient, it may be able to reach 100 stones. ”

"That's right!" Du He's fingers tapped lightly on the table, pondered for a long time, and said: "Eighty percent of the sugar produced in the big surplus warehouse will be supplied to the East Palace in the future!" The price, Xu Cheng must know in his heart, and the East Palace will not be in arrears for too long. ”

If you want to take the sugar, not only do you have to pay the factory price, but you also have to take credit, and then give money when you sell it? Damn, all the good things are yours.

Xu Qilin was angry in his heart, and he was even more displeased with Du He's command-like tone, so he still forced the fire, and said lightly: "Your Majesty has already decided how to distribute and sell sugar, and it is not up to the lower officials to decide." His Royal Highness can play and tell the reason, and His Majesty will definitely agree. ”

Du He frowned and looked at Xu Qilin, very dissatisfied with his shirk. Isn't it just sugar, and it will work His Majesty to decide how to distribute it, which sounds like a lie.

His face sank, and Du He opened his mouth and said: "The Great Ying Treasury belongs to the Inner Service Province, and it is also under the jurisdiction of the Royal Inner Palace. ”

What's wrong with you, and what can you do with the prison country? In the end, you are only an heir, and you are still a master who will not be able to take over the class.

Xu Qilin was disdainful in his heart, and the expression on his face stiffened a little, and said, "The county prince is serious. It is not a question of whether His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can manage the big surplus treasury, but His Majesty wants to report the operation and accounts every month. If the lower official's truthful performance is reported to the East Palace, it will be okay to provide sugar according to the amount said by the county official. ”

Du He's mouth opened slightly, but he didn't expect Xu Qilin to use His Majesty as a shield, so that he couldn't say any more.

This is indeed not what Li Chengqian meant, but what he suggested, he should find a white-glove merchant to top the façade, monopolize the sugar trade, accumulate money, and then bribe some officials with heavy bribes for the use of the East Palace.

Truth be told, it's not too clever, it's not too bad. But the target was set on the white sugar that Dayingku had just made, but he ran into Xu Qilin's nail.

If it is the normal cost of the East Palace, even if it is falsely reported, His Majesty Li Er will not bother with it. Even a few years later, the "Edict on the Use of Treasury Materials by the Crown Prince" will be issued, which is equivalent to a blank check, written and spent casually.

However, Du He always felt that he always used the property of the inner treasury or the national treasury to buy and win over his cronies, first, it was inconvenient, and secondly, he was afraid that the East Palace would be noticed by the ministers because of this, and it would not be good for it to reach the ears of His Majesty Li Er.

But Xu Qilin's remarks made Du He find that he still couldn't bypass His Majesty Li Er. Unless Xu Qilin can be loyal to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he will operate without His Majesty Li Er.

"Hehe, it turns out that the Dayingku is directly managed by His Majesty, and Xu Cheng wants to report to His Majesty." Du He's face changed again, and he arched his hand and said: "Xu Cheng is so valued by His Majesty, he can't do it." ”

Xu Qilin said humbly: "The Lu of eating the king, the matter of loyalty to the king." The subordinate officials are just doing their duty. ”

"Since this is the case, then His Royal Highness will report it, and after His Majesty's permission, I will come to discuss with Xu Cheng." When Du He said this, he didn't have to wait for Xu Qilin to report it, wait for the news from the East Palace, or wait for His Majesty's will.

Xu Qilin bowed his head and said: "Your Highness will report it, Your Majesty will definitely agree." Xia Guan waited for good news. ”

(End of chapter)