Chapter 174 Ouyang Lun is such a treacherous minister, so terrible! (Please subscribe!!) After listening to what Ouyang Lun said, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately started making calculations in his mind.
First of all, this oil was cleaner and mellower than any other oil he had ever seen. It was easy to tell that it was a top-quality oil.
In terms of oil used in Daming, in addition to animal oil, they mainly use peanut oil pressed from peanuts and sesame oil. However, these are used to enhance flavor, not for cooking, and the oil produced is also relatively turbid.
It couldn't be compared with the bowl of oil that Ouyang Lun brought out.
If such good oil could be available to all the people of Ming Dynasty, it would definitely be very popular! Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was still thinking, Ouyang Lun said with a smile: "Uncle Ma, you are not still hesitating, are you! This oil is a good thing, and it is also a consumable. People need to buy it repeatedly. The unit price may not be as high as chili pepper, but his market so big!"
“I’ll definitely make a lot more money than Chili!”
Hearing Ouyang Lun's words, Zhu Yuanzhang was already very moved, but he still asked vigilantly: "Why don't you just make such a good thing yourself? You can make a lot more money this way!"
Ouyang Lun smiled slightly, "Of course I can do it myself, but I, Ouyang Lun, have never been a solitary person. It is my principle to do things when everyone makes money together. Besides, don't think I am the chief minister now, but in fact The influence is in the province of Beizhili. If this oil wants to open up a bigger market, it needs bigger and more relationships."
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately understood and rolled his eyes.
It's not enough to influence a province, what else do you want to do?Will it affect the entire Ming Dynasty? ! Of course Zhu Yuanzhang would not say this.
"Huh, why don't you live alone/why do you have money to make money together, these are all excuses. You kid is just interested in our relationship in the capital!"
After being exposed, Ouyang Lun was not upset and said with a smile: "Hey, Uncle Ma is really bright-eyed and can see through my little thoughts at a glance. I thought that since Uncle Ma, you are even related to Old Xiangguo Li and Duke Xin, Since you are in business, you must have something to do with the local officials of Ming Dynasty."
Ouyang Lun rubbed his hands, "I have thought about it. I should be able to handle the five places in Northern Zhili and even the surrounding Shandong/Shanxi/Henan/Liaodong. After all, I have contact with their boss, the Chief Envoy. , The problem is not big, but I am not familiar with those provinces in the south, so I need Uncle Ma to take action."
hiss--
After hearing what Ouyang Lun said, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately took a breath.
you boy! He just said that his influence was only in Northern Zhili, but now he can speak in front of the chief envoys of several surrounding provinces. And looking at Ouyang Lun's expression when he spoke, he was quite sure, obviously very confident!
How long has it been since Ouyang Lun was able to influence almost the entire north?
This speed of development shocked Zhu Yuanzhang! Wait, I will replace these chief envoys when I get back, Zhu Yuanzhang thought silently.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very clear about Ouyang Lun's little plan. He wanted to open up the entire Ming Dynasty market in one go through his "relationship network", so that no one could compete with him in the oil field. In addition, the quality of the oil , it can be said that you are just lying down to collect money.
What a great idea.
"You're so awesome! As soon as you come up, you want to dominate the national market, without giving anyone else a chance!"
Ouyang Lun smiled slightly, "Uncle Ma, this is how you do business. You have to make the most money possible. If we join forces, we can make endless money."
Speaking of excitement, Ouyang Lun hugged Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "We have been cooperating for so long, why don't you still trust me?"
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and looked at Ouyang Lun, "I'm really worried about talking."
"Um" Ouyang Lun was a little embarrassed, "Auntie, what's going on with your old horse? Is he angry? I felt something was wrong since he came in today."
Who else could I be angered by? Of course it’s you, kid! Zhu Yuanzhang didn't bother to argue with Ouyang Lun and asked directly: "I agree to this, but this time I want [-]%, not [-]% of the profit."
Ouyang Lun nodded directly, "No problem, this time we will make [-]/[-] profit, you [-]/[-] and I will supply the oil. You just need to open up the channels in the southern provinces and get the support of the local government!"
Um! ?
Ouyang Lun agreed so simply! ! This actually made Zhu Yuanzhang a little puzzled.
Is this kid really not planning to trick us?
Overall, Ouyang Lun only gave him more than [-]% of the benefits of the ocean-going fleet, so this time he asked for [-]%. As long as he asked for advice and bargaining, he was willing to reduce his share to [-]%. .
But I never expected that Ouyang Lun would agree without any conditions.
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang asked with some suspicion: "You agreed so readily. Is there something fishy in this?"
Ouyang Lun shook his head repeatedly, very disappointed: "Uncle Ma, you still don't trust me!"
snort!If I really trust you, I will probably have to count the money for you if you sell me! It's just buying oil. How difficult can it be? When he returns to the capital, he only needs to issue an imperial edict to ask the provinces to cooperate in selling this oil, and the matter is done!
You can get [-]% of the profit from cooking oil trading without even spending any capital. This investment is definitely a sure profit!
"Whether you believe it or not, it doesn't matter. We have done this business, and the [-]% profit will not be less by then!" Zhu Yuanzhang said domineeringly.
"Uncle Ma, please be cool!" Ouyang Lun extended his thumb, "Come here, prepare a contract!"
Soon, two contracts were drawn up.
"Uncle Ma, before we formally sign the contract, I must remind you that the promotion of edible oil may encounter unprecedented resistance. You must be mentally prepared!" Ouyang Lun said solemnly: "While our contract is still intact, If you don’t sign it, you still have a chance to regret it.”
"Once this contract is signed, it will take effect immediately. If you fail to comply, not only will you not get the dividends, but you will also have to compensate me for my losses!"
Hearing Ouyang Lun's words, Zhu Yuanzhang even wanted to laugh.
This kid doesn't even know that I am the emperor. Is there anything in the world that the emperor can't do?joke! At this time, Empress Ma also spoke to comfort her: "Husband, I think Xiao Lun's words make sense. Should we go back and discuss it before we decide whether to sign this contract?"
Hearing Queen Ma's words, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "Madam, what's wrong with you? Don't you want us to cooperate more with Ouyang Lun?"
"Don't try to persuade either of you on this matter. I've made up my mind! This rapeseed oil business is settled!"
After saying such heroic words, Zhu Yuanzhang signed the contract with the famous name Ma Ruiguo and pressed his fingerprints.
"Uncle Ma is worthy of being a man who wants to do great things." Ouyang Lun extended his thumbs up again, and then signed and sealed the contract.
"Uncle/Aunt Ma, this contract is made in triplicate. Each of us holds one copy, and the other copy needs to be sent to the temporary mission hall for archiving so that we can compare it if there is a dispute later." Ouyang Lun explained carefully.
"It's up to you." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and continued: "You just said that there will be some problems in promoting rapeseed oil. Please tell me in detail and I will find a way to solve it." After signing the contract, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly I feel like there are some things that need to be clarified.
Ouyang Lun immediately said seriously: "Uncle Ma, it's like this. Rapeseed oil involves the people of the Ming Dynasty. While the market is large, it also involves many interest groups. On the one hand, it is the local gentry and tycoons. Rapeseed oil is a new technology. The arrival of things will definitely attract their attention or even rejection. On the other hand, it will be local officials. In addition to these two aspects, it will also involve local oil dealers. In general, once rapeseed oil starts to make money , then it means that some people can’t make money.”
"Perhaps, Uncle Ma, you can rely on your strong connections to convince the chief envoys of various provinces, but what about the people below? You must know that it is the officials who actually carry out the execution. As the saying goes, the king of hell is so easy to deal with, so this oil comes out It’s been a while, and that’s the reason why it hasn’t been promoted yet.”
"If these people oppose rapeseed oil, things will be difficult to handle."
Forehead. After listening to Ouyang Lun's description, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt that he had indeed thought of things too simply.
No wonder Ouyang Lun didn't hesitate at all for the [-]% benefit he requested. This was for emotional reasons.
From this point of view, Ouyang Lun is not easy to make money! After sighing, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "You kid, you took this matter too seriously. How can a mere rapeseed oil involve so many forces?"
"Are you being an alarmist? You want me to give up this business?"
Seeing that Uncle Ma had not yet realized the seriousness of the matter, Ouyang Lun chose to explain patiently, "Uncle Ma, let me ask you something. One day, I will launch a chili pepper. This chili pepper is extremely cheap. Even if it is ordinary People can eat it easily, what will you do?"
"This" Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment. If there were cheap and large quantities of chili peppers, his current chili pepper business would basically be over. He would no longer be able to sell them at high prices, and his income would drop sharply.
"I think you will definitely disagree." Ouyang Lun said with a smile: "Similarly, although there is no rapeseed oil in Ming Dynasty, there are peanut oil/lard, etc. The price is beyond the reach of ordinary people. Once it is cheap and good, The launch of rapeseed oil will undoubtedly cut off some people's financial resources, and they will naturally not be willing to do so."
"No one can tell what else will happen."
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment after being told this.
Ouyang Lun continued: "Uncle Ma, as far as I know, the oil industry in many places is controlled by officials/rich businessmen. When rapeseed oil came out, it was their money that was robbed. These people are all It can eat people."
"You said these people are afraid of them. Ordinary people are afraid of them, but we are not afraid!" Zhu Yuanzhang was still confident, after all, he was the emperor.
What should be said and reminded, he has already done it, and now that the contract has been signed, it is useless to say more. He said randomly: "Uncle Ma is confident, I am naturally happy, then we will perform everything in accordance with the contract. "
"No problem, you'd better prepare for the supply. If the supply is not enough and the money is lost, I will have to trouble you!" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.
"Haha, I just like your confident smile, Uncle Ma!" Ouyang Lun also laughed.
"It's almost time. Let's go to the heaven and earth to have a meal and drink. I've arranged everything!"
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed, but he subconsciously looked at Queen Ma.
"Husband/Xiao Lun, I won't go to heaven and earth. I want to meet Xiao Lun's wife, so I can read some story books. How about that?" Queen Ma said with a smile.
“Okay (very good)”
Ouyang Lun and Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in unison.
"I have mentioned my aunt to An Qing a long time ago, and An Qing has always wanted to meet her." Ouyang Lun said with a smile.
"Madam, just go. Ouyang Lun and I are just going to have a drink and absolutely nothing else." Zhu Yuanzhang promised.
After that, Queen Ma was led to Anqing's room by her servants, while Zhu Yuanzhang/Ouyang Lun took a car together to go to heaven and earth.
Soon they arrived at the heaven and earth. This was not the first time for Zhu Yuanzhang to come to the heaven and earth. He was familiar with the roads and went straight to the second floor without even looking at the first floor. Ouyang Lun followed behind.
"Uncle Ma, please slow down, no one will compete with you!"
"Didn't you say that time is money before? We think it is most appropriate to use it here." Zhu Yuanzhang continued to move forward, "Ouyang Lun, it's still the same old rules. Let's take a bath/wash your feet first. Remember to give me Click technician No. 12, and Li Shanchang will go back and tell us, this No. 12 is really good!"
"Okay, I'll order number 12 for you." Ouyang Lun shook his head helplessly.
He also didn't expect that Uncle Ma would have two different faces when his aunt was here or not.
The next plot is very simple, one-stop service for bathing/massage/eating. By the time Zhu Yuanzhang comes out of heaven and earth, it is already dark.
Zhu Yuanzhang, with a ruddy complexion and drunkenness, got into a carriage and was taken back to the hotel.
And Queen Ma had been waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang in the room for a long time.
"Chongba, are you okay?"
"Sister, we're fine, we're fine!"
Zhu Yuanzhang opened his eyes and smiled.
Queen Ma was a little surprised, "Chongba, are you pretending to be drunk on purpose?"
"Of course!" Zhu Yuanzhang said with absolute certainty: "We, Zhu Yuanzhang, are said to not get drunk after a thousand cups. If we want to stay drunk, no one can make us drunk!"
Queen Ma was relieved and said, "It's best if you're not drunk!"
Zhu Yuanzhang calmed down and continued: "Sister, what do you think of Ouyang Lun now?"
Empress Ma thought for a while and then said: "His cleverness and flexible speech are a bit scary."
"There is also treachery!" Zhu Yuanzhang added: "Sister, there were many times today that we wanted to kill that boy Ouyang Lun!"
"We feel that Ouyang Lun is becoming more and more scary. We used to think that he was a capable minister, but with more contact, we feel that Ouyang Lun is a treacherous minister even more. It's so scary!"
“When doing business with him, he always has the initiative!!”
(End of this chapter)