Why marry someone when you are reborn?

When His Majesty Jiang Miao said this, everyone was shocked.

Bamboo pulp paper.

chalk.

Erasable and can be written on repeatedly.

This is going to make the paper selling business completely unviable!

Zhou Xin first breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Gao Song, and then at Xiao Zheyue who was standing behind His Majesty Jiang Miao.

Both of these companies are in the paper business.

Especially the world-famous Xiao Gong paper.

His Majesty Jiang Miao is going to offend all those paper-making families to death!

However, he was not very moved - these papers made money, but most of the noble families were exempted and did not pay taxes on them. For him, no matter how fat the meat was, it was meaningless as long as he could not eat it.

But thanks to His Majesty Jiang Miao's move, the Ministry of Revenue doesn't have to spend too much money.

Good.

This matter had nothing to do with Qi Bing, so he wasn't too upset.

Xiao Zheyue is fine - after all, he follows His Majesty Jiang Miao every day, so what doesn't he know?

But Gao Song's face didn't look good.

He wasn't angry that his business was being shaken.

But there were so many things, such big things, and he didn't even get a hint of it in advance!

Jiang Miao’s matter was kept secret very well!

Then, His Majesty Jiang Miao looked at Zhou Xin with a half-smile and said, "Minister Zhou, I want to open a paper mill and let the Ministry of Revenue take charge of it. The income will be used to support the expenses of the charity school, and the rest will be added to the national treasury."

Zhou Xin's eyes lit up immediately: Fatty meat! Such fatty meat!

Xu Yun simply admired and worshipped him - what a powerful Majesty Jiang Miao! With just one sentence, Gao Song couldn't even object!

Zhou Xin rubbed his hands, with a smile on his face, but said to Gao Song: "Isn't this bad? After all, this matter is a bit like stealing business--"

He said he was trying to steal business, but he also said, "Prime Minister Gao will not bear a grudge against us, right? After all, this is for the country and the people."

Gao Song pulled up his sagging face and smiled.

For the first time, Xu Yun felt that the phrase "smiling on the outside but not on the inside" was so apt.

Gao Song said calmly: "Of course not."

Zhou Xin rubbed his hands faster and smiled more sincerely: "Then I'll get started!"

His Majesty Jiang Miao glanced at Zhou Xin, then at His Majesty Zhou Ding: "Brother Ding, do you have anything else to say?"

His Majesty Zhou Ding waved his hand: "That's all. Let's go."

After a pause, he said, "Since we have just met, Lord Zhou, you should take Xu Tanhua to the Ministry of Revenue to introduce herself to the Ministry. Let her go to the Ministry of Revenue to officially take up her post tomorrow."

Zhou Xin didn't object.

Xu Yun consciously walked behind Zhou Xin and retreated with him.

After going out, Zhou Xin exchanged a few words with the other two people before leaving with Xu Yun.

After getting on the carriage, Xu Yun did not speak rashly.

Zhou Xin suddenly asked, "How do you think this paper mill should be run?"

Xu Yun didn't even need to think about it, he had just thought about it: "Any way is suitable. But it's best to find a way to sell it to the south, and don't touch the business of the northern family for the time being."

"There are more readers in the south, and they use more paper."

Xu Yun couldn't help but smile: "It's better to earn money from outside. There are only so many things at home, don't fight over them among yourselves. It will easily cause conflicts."

It is not good for unity.

Zhou Xin raised his eyebrows slightly, and from then on he looked at Xu Yun with a higher opinion.

Then Zhou Xin said, "It's not that easy to make money out there. There are many aristocratic families in the south, and they control the government. If we send our paper there, I'm afraid it will be banned soon."

This question is indeed a very critical one.

It would be a joke if you go through all the trouble to deliver the products but end up not being able to sell them.

It is also time-consuming and laborious.

In response to Zhou Xin's concerns, Xu Yun said succinctly: "We already have a route. As long as we seize the time and act quickly, by the time the southern families react, we will have made a fortune."

"When we sell paper, we can also spread the word."

Zhou Xin cooperated with Xu Yun's suspense by raising his eyebrows: "What are you talking about?"

Xu Yun smiled slightly: "Any student who has participated in the imperial examination in our country can get cheap paper. It can be 20% cheaper."

Zhou Xin was stunned and subconsciously objected: 20%? That's a lot. There are so many scholars——

When the three words "how many" popped up, Zhou Xin instantly understood what Xu Yun meant.

There are so many scholars in the world.

Even if everyone saves 20%... that's still a lot of money.

Xu Yun smiled again and raised his eyebrows at Zhou Xin: "Also, for the paper we sell, we only need to add 20% to the original price."

"Our students should be treated differently."

"Those who run schools will not have never participated in the imperial examinations. By then, their students will be able to buy cheap paper."

In this way, scholars in China will not buy books at high prices.

But outside...that’s not necessarily the case.

Moreover, it can also attract scholars to come to China.

At this moment, Zhou Xin couldn't help but look up to Xu Yun even more.

He also suddenly understood why the two Majesties valued Xu Yun so much.

Xu Yun is indeed a man of quick wit.

This strategy of selling paper alone not only attracted talents to the country, but also brought the country a strong reputation. Most importantly, it did not affect the ability to make money.

Anyway, as long as enough scholars come here, it doesn't matter whether the southern court imposes restrictions or not.

Moreover, given the imperial court's restrictions, does that mean no one is smuggling?

He knows this kind of thing best.

Xu Yun looked at Zhou Xin's thoughtful expression and knew that he had taken everything he said to heart.

As the head of the house, she stopped talking and just let Zhou Xin think slowly.

This is a good idea. It would be best if Zhou Xin could adopt it.

The most important thing is that if he adopts her method, Mr. Zhou Xin will feel embarrassed to let her be treated coldly again, right?

Xu Yun was secretly calculating in his mind, looking calm and composed.

While waiting for the carriage, Zhou Xin didn't say anything, but as soon as he entered the Ministry of Revenue, he told the doorman: "Call Zhao Junfeng over."

Xu Yun certainly didn't know who this Zhao Junfeng was, but she guessed that he should be her immediate superior.

Zhou Xin took Xu Yun directly to his room.

As the Minister of Revenue, his office was not only a study, but also had a small room at the back where he could take a nap or spend the night.

Zhou Xin was obviously not a tidy person, so his desk was a little messy.

He was not in a hurry to speak, but picked up a pen and started writing.

Soon, a young man came hurriedly, and before he could see the situation in the room clearly, he asked: "Master, are you looking for me?"

Xu Yun's eyes widened in surprise: Zhou Xin's apprentice? Taking me with him? This...

Zhou Xin said without even raising his head: "This is Xu Tanhua. I told you before that you should take care of her."

After a pause, Zhou Xin added: "Take good care of him."

Zhao Junfeng looked at Xu Yun for a moment longer.