Chapter 20 After cultivating leeks for so long, it’s finally time to harvest them Everyone loved Zhu Yuanzhang so much when he saw him.
Zhu Biao felt that he would be able to make money selling chili peppers.
"Father, why don't we just do this chili business for once!" Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "If you don't make money, how about letting corrupt officials make it?"
Then he looked at Ouyang Lun and asked, "We have done this chili business, what are we going to do next?"
Ouyang Lun smiled slightly and stretched out his hand, "Of course I have to pay."
"Pay the agency fee of 5 taels first, and the down payment of 3 taels in advance. The total is 8 taels. After paying the money, you just wait to receive the goods."
After cultivating leeks for so long, it’s finally time to harvest.
Zhu Yuanzhang and his family were stunned when they heard that a total of 8 taels had to be paid.
"Lord County Magistrate, we have no problem with the payment of 3 taels, but why do we need to charge 5 taels for the agency fee? Is it too much?" Zhu Biao asked in confusion.
Ouyang Lun shook his head, "Let me ask you, how do you like this chili?"
"It's a rare thing to live in!" Zhu Biao said seriously.
"Sell it to Nanjing and you will definitely get a good price." Zhu Di added.
"You guys are pretty discerning, so why should I leave it to you guys to sell? Can't I just set up a caravan in Kaiping County and let them transport the peppers to Nanjing or other places for sale?" Ouyang Lun said lightly. .
"This" Zhu Biao fell into deep thought.
"So you must understand that whoever sells chili peppers is one of my rights. I will sell this right to you and you give me money. This is the agency fee. It is reasonable!" Ouyang Ethics said confidently: "And I What I sold to you is the exclusive agency right in Nanjing. From now on, you are the only one selling chili peppers in Nanjing. Isn’t it worth 5 taels of silver?"
"Of course, if you think this 5 taels of silver is too expensive, I can also sell you the general agency rights in Nanjing area, which only costs 1 taels of silver. But when the pepper becomes popular, more people will definitely get involved. In this business, competition will become increasingly fierce, and whether your Ma family caravan can succeed is a big question mark."
"You can't buy 5 taels of silver without suffering a loss or being cheated. It can also give you a guarantee. It's worth it!"
monopoly!
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up. As an emperor, he knew very well that this exclusive business model was the most profitable.
Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang took over the chili pepper agency not only to make money. In his opinion, the chili pepper may become an important material in the future. Although it is not as important as salt and iron, it will definitely have a significant impact. This material must be in the hands of the royal family. ! If we let those profiteers act as agents, wouldn't we be controlled by others? ?
“What if we want exclusive agency rights across the country?”
Zhu Yuanzhang asked in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Ouyang Lun's eyes lit up, he extended his thumb and said excitedly: "Uncle Ma, it has to be you! You have courage and vision!"
"If you want exclusive agency rights across the country, you only need to pay an agency fee of 100 million."
100?
Forehead. I didn't ask.
"Ahem, I'm just asking, let's be the exclusive agent in Nanjing first." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands repeatedly.
100 million is now the total amount of my personal 'internal funds'. I have saved it with great difficulty, and it is all for you Ouyang Lun. Don't I want to drink the northwest wind? "Of course, no problem. Now that you have the money ready, you can sign the contract!"
"Okay." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "But I have one more request." "What request?"
"You have to teach my people how to cook grilled fish!" Zhu Yuanzhang completely fell in love with grilled fish. After all, it would be difficult to eat it again when he returned to Nanjing.
Ouyang Lun nodded, "It's a trivial matter. If you leave behind your own personal knowledge, I will provide you with teaching and skills. It will be given to you for free."
Ouyang Lun was also very happy to see someone enjoying grilled fish so much.
Just when the two sides were almost talking, the servant came to report.
"Sir, my wife has returned from praying."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Lun immediately beamed with joy, "Everyone, just discuss the details of the cooperation with Lao Shui. He will help you handle it. When my wife comes back, I won't accompany you!"
After leaving these words, Ouyang Lun ran away.
After a while.
Then I saw Ouyang Lun and a beautiful woman walking hand in hand from a distance.
This beautiful and smiling woman is Princess Anqing, the biological daughter of Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma. She is also the sister of Zhu Biao and Zhu Di.
"Why is your husband so happy today?" Princess Anqing asked curiously.
"Hehe, I successfully cut a bunch of leeks today, so I'm naturally happy." Ouyang Lun said with a smile.
"There seems to be someone in the backyard, is it my husband's guest?" Princess Anqing glanced towards the pavilion, but it was far away, so she didn't see it very clearly. In addition, Zhu Yuanzhang and his family had already disguised themselves. , so it was not recognized.
"It's leeks, no, it's a guest." Ouyang Lun.
"They are a family, right?" Princess Anqing's face darkened slightly.
"Ma'am, what's the matter with you?"
"Husband, I went out to a Taoist temple today to pray for blessings. On the way, I heard that my father was inspecting the north. My mother, eldest brother, and fourth brother were all there. I just saw some of those guests by the lake," Princess Anqing murmured.
Ouyang Lun suddenly understood that his wife missed her relatives.
"If Madam misses her relatives, she can go to Peking to relieve the pain of missing her." Ouyang Lun liked Anqing very much. At first, he wanted to commit a crime and escape from the marriage, but then he was demoted far away from the imperial power struggle in Nanjing, but he never wanted to. Unexpectedly, Anqing, as a princess, was willing to give up the wealthy life and power of Nanjing City and followed him to Kaiping County. They stayed there for three years without ever complaining. It was because of Anqing that Ouyang Lun felt that there was something for him in the Ming Dynasty. Each family gradually blends into each other.
"It's a long way back to Nanjing, so I don't worry about you, but it's relatively close to Peking. I'll send more agents to escort you, and I believe there will be no problem." Ouyang Lun said.
"Husband, why don't you come with me this time? If my father knows about your talents and skills, he will definitely be happy. Maybe he will recruit you back to Nanjing." An Qing took Ouyang Lun's hand and said.
Ouyang Lun shook his head, "Madam, you know that I just want to live a quiet life. The water in Nanjing is too deep. Once I walk in, it will be difficult to get out."
"The matter is settled. I will arrange carriages and horses to take you to Peking tomorrow. I will wait for you to come back at home." To be honest, the last thing Ouyang Lun wants to see at this moment is Zhu Yuanzhang. It is already the 12th year of Hongwu, and the next ten years will be over. , Zhu Yuanzhang will become more and more crazy. Countless princes, nobles and nobles died in Zhu Yuanzhang's hands. The fourteen consorts basically did not end well, and Ouyang Lun's original fate was even forced to wipe his neck.
Hide if you can.
"Yeah." An Qing heard this and knew that her husband was worried, so he stopped forcing him.
By the lake, Zhu Yuanzhang and his family also saw Anqing (ps: Recommended online, everyone must read the latest chapter, which is extremely important to this book, thank you! By the way, use your fortune-making hands to vote!) (End of this chapter)