Zhang Yanzhi thought: Since he has become one of the four great talents in Lingnan, he will make his paintings into high-quality IPs like Tang Bohu.

Oh no, it should be a high-quality brand like Tang Bohu, and then make profits!

However, since he is one of the four great talents of Lingnan, he must take the boutique route;

This is in stark contradiction with Zhang Yanzhi's idea of selling a large number of printed paintings.

In fact, it is very simple to solve this contradiction, that is, to establish a sub-brand:

Relying on a small number of high-quality paintings of Zhang Yanzhi, one of the four precious talents of Lingnan, and establishing a second-class brand 'Macao Song (painting) school' under it.

Crowned with the name of the elder brother and younger sister of the Australian Song Dynasty, a large number of goods are distributed

In this way, it can be shipped without dropping the shelf, this is a modern print painting with a few cents cost in exchange for silver and gold in the Ming Dynasty, this scissors are not too cool!

Zhang Yanzhi drooled a little when he thought about it, as if he had seen the scene of the torrent of gold and silver.

In comparison, the smuggling of industrial products is simply weak - it turns out that the smuggling culture is the right way!

At this time, Zhu Changyuan pulled Zhang Yanzhi's sleeve and let him return to reality from his fantasy, and then he said:

"The court officials want to receive us."

"Then let's go-" Zhang Yanzhi responded, he was still in a trance.

"What do you say about the other two?"

"Uh--just say there's something urgent."

Zhang Yanzhi regained his mind at this time, and finally remembered that he still had two brothers missing-it was really miserable to be his brother

"The students have met the adults." Zhang and Zhu bowed to the officials.

Political envoy Jiang Yihong personally spoke on behalf of the officials, as the four great talents of Lingnan, Zhang Yanzhi, they have this treatment:

"It doesn't have to be this way, hahaha!"

"This year's 'Lingnan Four Talents Competition' is really exciting!"

"What a literary feast!"

Zhang and Zhu didn't even dare to say goodbye, and the other party didn't mention the other two talents.

"Gao Yang is so talented. In the coming year's autumn (1) it will be like a bag. After a few words of praise, Jiang Yihong, the political envoy, encouraged Zhu Changyuan again.

"Thank you, sir, for your good words." Zhu Changyuan's face was calm, and he was not flattered. I thanked him.

Political envoy Jiang Yihong nodded, then turned his gaze to Zhang Yanzhi and asked:

"Fengyun is also a great talent. I wonder what Fengyun plans to do next? ”

"Do you want me to go to the imperial examination?"

"Thank you for your grace, but I don't want to do this!" Zhang Yanzhi bluntly refused.

As soon as he said this, all the officials began to discuss, but fortunately, Li Sansi left early, otherwise he would definitely say something ugly.

Political envoy Jiang Yihong waved his sleeves to stop the discussion of the officials, and he continued to stare at Zhang Yanzhiwen and said:

"Oh, so what are your ambitions?"

"I hope that my lord can help recommend me to the Song Kingdom to pay tribute to the Ming court!"

"I, the Song Kingdom, am willing to hand over the civil registers, maps, seals, etc. to the Ming court—"

Zhang Yanzhi finally revealed his true colors:

The so-called tribute is the donation of property, native products, etc. to the imperial court;

But in fact, when the court accepted the tribute, it would give the other party property of equal or higher value.

Thus, the tributary system has actually extended from a bond of suzerainty to a disguised form of international trade;

When a foreign state obtains permission from the imperial court to pay tribute, the relationship between the vassal state and the suzerainty is established, and the vassal state formally obtains the right to trade granted by the imperial court.

In this way, the vassal states could trade with the Ming in an open and formal manner;

It is completely different from Zhang Yanzhi's sneaky and petty smuggling activities now;

That's why Zhang Yanzhi will only ask for tribute now.

As for national letters, civil books, maps, etc. It couldn't be easier, don't underestimate the modern cottage industry level -

He meowed, if the money is enough, the jade seal of the country will be made for you to see

At the same time, Zhang Yanzhi's words again were amazing, which also frightened the officials of Zhujiang Province and Yangcheng Mansion;

Obviously, it's just that after the end of the 'Lingnan Four Talents Competition', the officials routinely meet with the winning talents;

Who knows that now there is a diplomatic incident of overseas Yi countries asking for tribute;

What a mess of rhythm

Everyone turned their heads to look at the silent political envoy Jiang Yihong, and only heard him speak:

"We'll talk about that later."

"Then thank you, Lord first, in addition, I have some Australian Song specialties, which are not worth much. I'll deliver it to your home later. ”

Zhang Yanzhi had long expected that things would not be so easy, so he was not discouraged, but bribed the officials of Zhujiang Province and Yangcheng Prefecture openly.

Zhang Yanzhi's 'idea of fake tribute trade' was obtained from the 'Portuguese':

In the early years, the Portuguese put on the white cloth robes of Muslims, pretending to be the envoys of the Malay Kingdom (Manchurian Kingdom) that they had destroyed.

But in the end, Zhu Jiang's officials debunked it after several inquiries

But since this idea is used, then Zhang Yanzhi will know. This idea was not easy to implement, and even the Portuguese, who liked to 'do things', failed (2).

The political envoy Jiang Yihong didn't say anything, and then Zhang Yanzhi and Zhu Changyuan left.

"Tribute? Not easy. Zhu Changyuan said to Zhang Yanzhi in a low voice.

"I know. That's why I'm trying to be famous! ”

"In addition, Brother Chongyun and Brother Zongyuan, they won't be so ignorant, something must have happened to them."

"Well—that's the only way to keep looking for them."

On the lake at the foot of Baiyun Mountain. Baiyun incense on Baiyun Island——

A neat female voice came from the wide Baiyunxiang Hall:

"See the Lord of Incense!"

They were answered by a female voice, but breathing a little heavily. It seems that she has just arrived:

"No courtesy."

"What about them?"

"It's on the ground."

"Very good—" The incense master glanced at the two tightly tied 'zongzi' on the floor of the hall, and the 'zongzi' had a sack on their heads.

"Your task is to keep an eye on them these days, and don't let them run away!"

"Yes—"

Seeing that the main incense was leaving, the zongzi on the ground couldn't sit still, and one of the zongzi hurriedly shouted:

"Chivalrous! We're not going to run, please help us untie—"

"Right, right—exactly." Another 'zongzi' stammered on.

"Hmph, don't play tricks!" The incense lord violently ripped off the hood on the head of a 'zongzi' -

This person is Fang Zuji, who was awarded the title of 'Lingnan Four Great Talents';

Fang Zuji's eyes suddenly saw the sun, and he was a little uncomfortable;

He dimly saw the young woman who lifted the sack on his head:

She wore a set of white-clothed women's strong suits like snow, with willow eyebrows slightly raised, her head braided in a side bun, her face was delicate, and her body exuded a heroic spirit.

"Chivalrous Woman - We Have No Grievances and No Hatred"

(1) Autumn Season, Township Examination, Xiucai Examination to Lift People's Examination, because the examination period is in autumn August, so it is also called Autumn Autumn.

(2) Please refer to Chapter 296 - the Portuguese 'tribute' to the Ming Dynasty, but the result is a failure.

- (To be continued.) )