"Insightful? Not necessarily, in my opinion, it is just the whims of young people, and it is a little unrealistic. Li Shimin shook his head, knocked on the ten test papers next to him, and said calmly: "Well, it's better than them, but it still needs to be sharpened." ”

"Your Majesty." Chu Liang said.

"It's not useless, at least this calligraphy is neat and beautiful, evenly round and plump, a bit like Master Ouyang's penmanship, which is quite pleasing to the eye." Li Shimin approvingly.

Chu Liang thought so, and agreed: "There are thousands of ministers, and there are not a few who have excellent penmanship, but for some reason, when I saw the volume of Han Xiaoshu, the font and calligraphy were not excellent...... It is smooth and very comfortable. ”

Han Rui's article is written in a special pavilion style for exams, but although it is square and clean, it seems a bit rigid and rigid, which is naturally good in the eyes of people like Li Shimin and Chu Liang who often appreciate the calligraphy of top masters.

After evaluating a few words, Li Shimin did not forget the matter, casually sandwiched a few pages under the dragon case, pondered for a moment, hesitated, and simply asked: "Who does Chu Qing think should be given to the head of the provincial examination today?" ”

"This ......" Chu Liang hesitated, the emperor asked, it was impossible to push it back.

Just when Chu Liang was in a dilemma, Han Rui was proud of the spring breeze, full of anticipation, waiting for the final result, a month has passed, the contract has expired, and the profit of the fireworks business should be calculated and summarized.

Perhaps it is an overestimation of the imitation ability of ancient craftsmen, these days, there are no expected competitors on the market, the consequences of monopoly, naturally extreme profits, there is no market, those shopkeepers are urging to buy goods every day, but the workshop is already full of work, one day three shifts, no stop, but still can not meet the needs of the market.

The dignitaries and nobles in the capital, the wealthy are innumerable, and it is easy to form a heart of comparison, seeing others fireworks brilliantly, but their own homes are deserted, and the competition is naturally cheaper than those merchants, two or three times the profit, like grabbing money, so that those who have signed the contract of the shopkeeper, happy and happy, boasting of wisdom, decisive decision-making, did not miss this opportunity to make money.

"I knew it was so prosperous, why bother cooperating with them, just let us open our own store." Qian Feng muttered, the end of the provincial test does not mean that he is relieved, and it is even more torment to wait until the result, and now Qian Feng is like this, lying on his side on the bed, half-dead, fortunately, his face is full of red light, his eyes are full of vitality, and it will not make people worry.

"If you don't cooperate, how can you be so prosperous." Qian Xu said slowly, knowing that his son was not a businessman, he didn't explain much, took the calculation chip, and continued to calculate.

In a comfortable mood, Han Rui said with a smile: "Third brother, in the capital, we have a shallow foundation, time waits for no one, the best way to open up sales channels is to make profits and cooperate, it seems that we have suffered a loss, but their twenty shops are divided equally, how can we make more money ourselves." ”

Besides, the cake is too big, swallowing it in one bite, you may not be fat, but you will choke yourself to death, it is a very simple truth, Han Rui knows it, and Qian Xu also understands it, how good it is now, it is better to be happy alone than to be happy, a win-win situation.

"Twenty-one Lang, what do you mean by those shopkeepers who intend to renew the contract?" Qian Xu asked, feeling that it was too much waste for Han Rui not to do business, although the result was not calculated, but it must be more than working hard for twenty years, it was just a month's time, if it was a year and a half, what should it be.

Renewing the contract, Han Rui hesitated, a little tempted, but after thinking about it, he said with a smile: "Forget it, I'm an official, and occasionally I do it, and it's reasonable, it's not good to operate for a long time." ”

"What are you afraid of, you don't have to come forward, my uncle will help you take care of it." Qian Xu said, thinking of the money flowing in his hands these days, he was a little excited.

"That's not right." Han Rui shook his head and said sincerely: "The last time I asked my uncle to come forward, I almost affected the third brother, and I was already very sorry in my heart, and now it is a critical moment, how can I let you take risks again." ”

"They don't know who I am." Qian Xu waved his hand, but did not mention it again, after all, compared to money, it is still his son's future that is more important. In this era, what can you do if you become the richest man in the world, it is a big fat sheep, I don't know how many people are worried about it, the more beautiful it is, the more tragic the end.

Don't learn from Shen Wansan, Han Rui warned himself, he made a decision in his heart, and said: "Uncle, send someone to contact those shopkeepers privately and ask them if they are interested in buying the recipe for fireworks." ”

"What ......" Qian Xu was shocked, and even Qian Feng, who was lying on the couch, sat up straight.

Now, unlike later generations, as long as the price can be afforded, any formula technology can be transferred, the so-called non-sale, but the price code is not enough, the ancestral secret recipe, the broom self-cherishing has become a common disease, and then the worn broom, would rather hide in the corner and rot, than give away.

Last time, Han Rui exchanged the wine recipe for this mansion, Qian Xu and the others knew about it, and they didn't say much, after all, distilled spirits and the like, although the taste is unique, but there are many fine wines in the world, which cannot be called unique, but fireworks are different, they are unparalleled objects in the world, to put it bluntly, it is a hen that can lay golden eggs, as long as the technology is in hand, the money will naturally roll in.

Now, Han Rui is going to sell the golden rooster, what is the situation, his brain is in water and he is confused?

"Don't look at me like that, you should understand the truth of my guilt." Han Rui said helplessly: "In the past month, you have all seen the popularity of fireworks, if it were replaced by you, would you be excited?" It's just that the ordinary people are just thinking about it, those ...... Big man, but he can do anything, anyway, in the end, most of them will not be able to keep it, why not just take the initiative, but can sell it for a good price. ”

Qian Xu's father and son have a solid family background, but in the final analysis, they are still ordinary people, and they have heard and seen a lot about the deeds of some lords and magnates.

Qian Feng said softly: "Twenty-one Lang, why don't you ask the prince for help." ”

"It's useless for anyone to come except Your Majesty." Sighing lightly, Han Rui said faintly: "Besides, it's not easy for the prince, don't block him if you have nothing to do." ”

For the sake of things that cannot be put on the table, asking Li Chengqian for help, it is a serious blow to his reputation, there must be people who help pedantic Confucians, maybe people with ulterior motives jump out, shouting for what to compete with the people, it is not a gentleman's doing, the prince is a prince, he should focus on the society of the country, don't care about any dirty things, according to their theory, the most suitable emperor in the world is a beggar, which is why Zhu Yuanzhang can succeed.

After a moment of slander, Han Rui smiled and said: "Uncle, the reason for selling the formula is not only that, but the fear of people being worried is only one of the reasons, but the most important thing is that if you want to make the market bigger, it is definitely not possible to eat alone." ”

"What do you mean?" Qian Xu is a little difficult to understand, not to mention Qian Feng, he doesn't understand it at all.

Han Rui explained slowly, and said it with a dry mouth, but found that it had no effect, after all, it was a generation gap of 1,400 years, and it was not so easy to smooth out, and the two of them were confused, if they didn't believe that Han Rui would not fool himself, I am afraid that he would directly regard him as a madman.

Qian Feng waved his hand and said in agreement: "Okay, Twenty-one Lang, needless to say, only a thousand words are thieves, how can there be a reason to prevent thieves, if you are not afraid of thieves, you are afraid of thieves, and if you sell them, you will sell them, so you don't have to worry about being afraid." ”

"Yes, that's peace of mind." Qian Xu said.

One reason is enough, and I didn't say it earlier, so I would waste my lips and tongue, Han Rui was speechless, took a sip of water, and said with a smile: "The water in the capital is deep, so it is naturally difficult to set foot in, but we can find another way." ”

"Twenty-one, what do you mean?" Qian Xu's eyes flickered, thoughtful.

"Yangzhou." Han Rui said softly, not only is it a famous city in the world, there are many rich gentry and giants, but it is also his hometown, where the network resources are there, how can he turn a blind eye to such a beautiful and rich place.

Qian Xu's eyes lit up, and he was amazed, but he heard Han Rui say: "Uncle, if everything goes well, and my third brother and I stay in the capital, this matter will be entrusted to you again, I will provide technology, uncle will manage and manage, and everyone will have half of the profits." ”

"Twenty-one Lang, how can this be done?" Qian Xu hurriedly refused.

Han Rui nodded and said: "It's a little unfair, everything is handled by my uncle, hard work, and it is more appropriate to account for sixty percent." ”

"Twenty-one Lang......" Qian Xu said with a little dissatisfaction: "I buried my uncle with my heart, right?" ”

"How dare you, knowing that my uncle's family has a big business, I don't take this little money in my eyes, but it is also the heart of the little nephew." Han Rui said: "If you don't want it, then give it to the third brother ......."

"Eh, you talk, don't do my business." Qian Feng hurriedly waved his hand.

"It's really none of your business." Han Rui glanced at him and said, "That's for my future nephew." ”

Qian Feng couldn't cry or laugh, Qian Xu brushed his beard and said, "Well, it's time to tell him about his family." ”

"Uncle, don't tear up the topic, that's it, and then excuse yourself, forget it." Han Rui resolutely decided that adversity sees the truth, and in the past 20 years, the relationship between the two families has been verified, and there is nothing to believe.

Qian Xu shook his head slightly, thinking in his heart, it was a big deal to make up fake accounts, return the money to the past, he had a plan in his heart, and he didn't say anything, he continued to settle the accounts, and soon there were results, when the amount came out, although he was prepared in his heart, Qian Xu still couldn't help but exclaim.

"How much?" Qian Feng rushed over, and when he saw the numbers in the account book, he was immediately dumbfounded, and he didn't say anything for a long time, and said, "Aya, you didn't miscalculate, right?" ”

If in normal times, hearing Qian Feng's suspicions, Qian Xu would have slapped it a long time ago, but now he agrees a little, picked up the calculation chip and recalculated, after a while, he took a breath, and said in a slightly trembling voice: "That's right, that's the number, Twenty-one Lang, you come and take a look." ”

walked over, saw the amount, Han Rui's pupils rose a little, a flush of excitement flashed across his face, he exhaled a long time, and said easily: "It looks like a lot, but half of it, it's not mine." ”

(To be continued)