Take the mall to Datang

"The president is really a person who can't catch up." Wei Da said.

"Have you heard that the president went to Chang'an yesterday and brought a new product called soap. It is said that it can be used for bathing and washing clothes, and the effect is very good." Gong Shunan continued.

"Tch, you don't know that the most exciting thing is the bathing song performed by the singer of the Yuan family. Let me tell you that the dance is the same as the president said yesterday. This song and dance is always exciting." Wei Da said.

"You actually went yesterday." Gongshu Nan said.

"Of course, as soon as the Yuanjia convoy arrived in Chang'an yesterday, many people came to join in the fun. I happened to go for a stroll yesterday when I had nothing to do. You don't know how many people went there. It was just in time for the solemn temple fair, Pingyangfang and Heping Square was blocked for two hours," Wei Da said.

"Have you bought the soap?" Gong Shunan directly asked what he wanted to know now.

Wei Da shook his head and said: "No, at that time you didn't know that there was an experience activity for selling soap. After it was over, a merchant would buy them all. Do you know how much a bar of soap costs?"

"How much, tell me quickly." Gong Shunan asked anxiously.

"One yuan for five pens." Wei Da said, and gestured with the size of the soap with his hand.

Zheng Manfu remained silent, at this moment he suddenly took out a piece of soap from his sleeve and said, "Is this what you mean?"

"Zheng Manfu, did you go there yesterday?" Wei Da was surprised.

"I didn't go, but my cousin did. The businessman you mentioned may be my cousin. He spent 3000 yuan on soap for [-] yuan." Zheng Manyi said flatly.

"What, so much soap was bought by your Zheng family again." Wei Da said.

"Let's put it this way, if you want to buy soap, you can ask me to buy more and it will be cheaper." Zheng satisfied.

Zheng Yiyi made a saying because many people may have forgotten a detail of yesterday’s event, that is, buy ten and get one free, which means that Zheng Yi’s cousin actually bought 300 yuan at the wholesale price yesterday. On average, the price is [-] to [-] yuan per piece, which is also profitable.

Gong Shunan's presence on the side gave some clues, no wonder the Zheng family can become the richest man in Chang'an, as long as it is something that can make money, the Zheng family will definitely contribute, which may be unmatched by their families.

After Yuan Shan returned from the business district, he returned to his study and began to study. The land in Lantian County was almost used up. It was not impossible to expand the enclosure, but there were no good places. Some of them were far away from Lantian County. The area is far away, so the place to build the warehouse is squeezed out of space on the land of the "economic development zone".

After a long period of research, Yuanshan found that there are actually no places that can be used. Relying on the fact that the "economic development zone" has less open land but there are still mountains, it is possible to expand the area by digging some small mountains. It requires a lot of manpower and material resources.

The soil and stones on the mountain are also a kind of resource, but these things are the most indispensable at this time. As long as you don’t mine the land you own, then no one will care about you. Wood and masonry, it's just that red bricks are used now, so how can stones be used, the cost is too high.

In the end, Yuan Shan felt that it was not advisable to open the mountain. Even if the steam engine was changed into a rock crusher, the amount of work would be too large, and it would be impossible to complete it every few years.

The only way now is to build the warehouse in the direction of Lantian County. At that time, it may be very close to the county wall, but this is definitely the last choice. I thought about it and decided on it. As for what Guo Shouyi would think about him, it's a big deal Advise him to tear down the city wall.

If Guo Shouyi knew about Yuan Shan's decision, he might not be in the mood to sleep.

When returning to the main room at night, the night was already dark, Dugu Ruolan said: "Husband, why is it so late today?"

"Isn't it necessary to build a warehouse? I have studied it for a while." Yuan Shan said.

"Have you decided?" Dugu Ruolan asked with concern.

"I have already made a plan to build a warehouse next to the CBD. Isn't the Sanli Township engineering team building roads now? Based on their progress, it may be completely completed this month. When they finish the finishing work, let them come directly to start construction Warehouse, by the way, build a cement road from Lantian County to Wulizhuang, this time the project is huge, the money we just transferred may soon be spent again." Yuan Shan said.

"Husband, don't worry, will there still be a shortage of money with Hepingfang Mall?" Dugu Ruolan said.

"The mall can make a lot of money, but it still requires a lot of investment in road construction. Let's figure out a way when the time comes." Yuan Shan said.

"With my husband here, everything can be solved. Besides, we can build slowly, and it doesn't have to be started at the same time." Dugu Ruolan said.

"Ruolan is right, I was just thinking, if we go out a day earlier after the construction of these public facilities, after the concrete road from Wulizhuang to Chang'an, we may be able to run back and forth in an hour and a half, which is actually not better. " Yuan Shan said.

"Of course it's good, but in that case, wouldn't it be necessary to build a cement road between Wulizhuang and Chang'an City, and the investment cost would be high." Dugu Ruolan said.

"Don't worry, didn't you say that there is nothing I can't handle, don't think about these things, do you still remember what you didn't do yesterday." Yuan Shan said.

"Husband, I hate it..." Dugu Ruolan said delicately.

Chapter 252 Let's talk again when we have money

Early the next morning, Yuan Shan was about to go out to find Liu Lizheng. He was currently working with Zhang Lizheng and the complex construction team at the construction team in Sanli Township.

Then I have to go to the building materials chamber of commerce to discuss the issue of masonry and cement orders. Building a warehouse this time is not a small expense. Road construction costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition, building warehouses and other facilities is a big deal compared to the construction of the CBD. .

But before he went out, Xin Liangchou came.

"Yuan Shilang, are you going out? You should have seen those two girls yesterday. Because of this, there was a lot of commotion in Hepingfang yesterday." Xin Liangchou said.

Yuan Shan felt that something was wrong when he heard this, and wondered if the temple fair was full of real people or fake, could it be that the girl was deliberately sent to the shopping mall, how could this be done, if it was a deliberate arrangement and If the two girls didn't know about it, then it would be too much effort, so why bother.

"Xin Zhengjian, what are you talking about? This servant is very lustful, but I am aboveboard, okay? Besides, I already have two wives in my family, so you can let the two girls of Yuwen's family go." Yuan Shandao.

"Well, you can't say that. As long as you are willing to reward the formula of the new gunpowder, His Majesty will arrange everything for you. Yesterday, Your Majesty said that as long as you promise to be promoted to the Minister of Yuan and become the County Boss of Lantian, you will not be tempted. " Xin Liangchou said.

When Yuan Shan heard that he was going to be promoted to earl, how could he not be tempted, but thinking about the temptation, there must be blood and tears, is the new gunpowder formula really worth such a generous reward? Isn't it just to make people get into the trap, he said to himself Don't be fooled.

What kind of official is it? It’s better to just give money directly. If you don’t want more than a dozen or 20 taels of gold, you can talk about it.

"Xin Zhengjian, you are really right. If you want a new formula for gunpowder, it is better to pay directly. Just follow the previously negotiated price." Yuan Shan said.

"Yuan Shilang, you are thinking about it." Xin Liangchou said.

"What else are you thinking about, let's talk about it when you have money." Yuan Shan said casually.

Xin Liangchou was left hanging at the gate, watching Yuan Shan get into the carriage and drive away, where there would be no dust on the concrete road, Xin Liangchou's heart sank at this moment, he now wants to go back and explain to His Majesty.

In Xiande Hall, Li Shimin heard what Xin Liangchou said about Yuan Shan and shouted: "This Yuan Shan really wants money, Xuanling, Keming, what do you guys think should be done at this time."

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, it's better to give that kid some money." Fang Xuanling said.

"Give me money, 3 taels of gold as soon as I ask, that's not [-] taels of money." Li Shimin said.

In fact, they are all smart people who know what Li Shimin is worried about. This time, there will be a second time. It is really a headache for Yuan Shan, who has no spirit of dedication and sacrifice for the Tang Dynasty. This time, he agreed. Then next time, this time it may be 3 taels of gold, so will it be 30 taels next time?

"Your Majesty heard a few days ago that Yuan Shan's treatment of disabled military households was quite surprising. Yichen thinks that this boy is not willing to take hard things. If he wants to call out a new gunpowder formula, he must use some tricks." Du Keming said.

"Keming, what good idea do you have?" Li Shimin said.

"Yuan Shan is rumored to be extremely romantic. He once let hundreds of girls from Taichang Temple out of slavery. It can be seen that he is also a person who cherishes beauty and love. Besides, he is the only one left in the branch of the Yuan family who has been married for more than a year. None of them have a son and a half daughter, which is a big deal for the Yuan family. Besides, I don’t think he is indifferent to the two daughters of the Yuwen family. His Majesty can directly give him a marriage, so that he can experience the greatness of the emperor’s grace, and he is chasing after his father. Yuan Liang, I believe he can understand His Majesty's good intentions." Du Ruhui said.

Li Shimin naturally understood that it was the emperor's favor to bribe Yuan Shan, and this kid couldn't refuse. Even if he could refuse, his ancestors would not be able to refuse. This kind of inheritance is not something that the family can explain in a few words.

The Yuan family is down and down, but there is the Dugu family standing behind him. Although they are all collateral, the Dugu family in Yuezhou can be regarded as a wealthy family. When the Yuan family is crazy, the Dugu family will definitely climb this "high branch". This is the family means of survival.

But what Li Shimin didn't know was that Yuan Shan was not that stupid scholar. He had not asked for help from Dugu Ruolan's family in Chang'an for more than a year, not even from Yuezhou to Chang'an. , Just like this, I came to Chang'an with almost nothing.

As for Dugu's family, Yuan Shan didn't know much about it. In fact, Dugu Ruolan had many relatives in Chang'an City, and he was close to many princes and nobles. Take Li Yuan as an example, his mother was Empress Dugu's elder sister is cousin to Emperor Sui Yang. In short, even if Dugu Ruolan is a collateral lineage, she can have a little relationship with her. At least she is the daughter of nobles everywhere she goes.

"Is this idea okay? Could it be that Biao Yinxun can make Yuan Shan change his mind?" Li Shimin hesitated, because he knew that Yuan Shan was a very practical person, and the most important thing was his own interests, so he really had some doubts about Du Ruhui. According to the words of Fang and Du before, he listened to this move the most.

"Then give us a marriage. Yuan Shan's father was named the founding uncle of Lantian, and he is discussing the doctor. Yuanshan's wife, Dugu Ruolan, was named the fourth-rank married woman, Lord of Lantian County." Li Shimin said.