The first dude in the Qing Dynasty

There are two bombs in the front, the two bombs of "Tan Ding Ru Mu" and "Huo Hua Gui Gong", and everyone in the back is a little absent-minded. Fortunately, there are not many issues today.

After the court, Yinzuo sat with Kangxi again and chatted for a while.With his current physical condition, Kangxi did not dare to force him to read the papers. He only talked to him about the important things that happened recently, and finally had lunch together, and Yinzuo left and returned home.

The weather was hot, and there were very few people on the street in the afternoon. Yinzuo hadn't been out recently, and he was not in a hurry to go back home. He asked the driver to take a big circle on the street, and he lifted the curtain to see the street view.

Today, the streets and alleys of the capital have lost the shadow of dirt roads, except for bluestone slabs, there are cement roads. Most of the shops have cement floors, and high-end places have been paved with tiles and glass windows early.

"Huh?" Yin Zuo looked at a shop, and said with a smile, "This one has a unique decoration."

The walls were replaced by large pieces of transparent glass. From a distance, you can see that the windows inside are filled with all kinds of exquisite clocks and clocks, some are elegant, some are luxurious, and some are simple, making people unable to look away.

As early as the first time Yinzuo was attracted, Wangcai ordered the driver to stop the car, and said with a smile: "I heard that it was Jiu Ye's idea, but I really can't see it, Jiu Ye still has this skill, tsk tsk, this is beautiful, Even if you don’t want to buy it, you can’t help but want to go in and have a look.”

It was only then that Yinzuo discovered that the words on the sign were "state-run clocks and watches"?

"Master, do we want to go in and have a look?" Wangcai said, "I heard that Lord Jiu asked the masters of the watch factory to design a new type of clock every three months. If you don’t sell well, you will be fined. Moreover, the watch shop also accepts custom orders!”

"custom made?"

"Yes," Wangcai said enthusiastically, "It means that the customer clearly states the size, pattern, color, material and other requirements of the clock he wants, and then the clock master will draw the design drawing of the appearance according to the requirements. Make a real thing—it’s unique! Never make another one! But the price is also unique. Master, why don’t we customize one for fun?”

Yin Zuo glanced at him, and said lightly: "Is there anything that is not unique?"

Wangcai scratched his head and smiled innocently, he was actually trying to make Yinzuo happy: not to mention Yinzuo's identity, the best masters in the Ministry of State Operations were taught by his master, and everything sent to him was unique. , the most exquisite and beautiful.

After looking at it for a while, Yinzuo said, "Go back!"

He said again, "Let those from the Ministry of State Operations come over in the afternoon."

Wangcai respectfully responded, without asking further questions: those in the Ministry of State Affairs, of course they are Shangshu Kedai of the Ministry of State Affairs, and the three elder brothers Yinyou, Yinzhen, and Yinyu who are in charge of the Ministry of State Affairs!

Probably because of getting up early and going to court, Yinzuo took a nap this time, and it was a bit heavy. When he woke up, it was already past the Shen time. Wangcai helped him to the chair, and then rang the bell to ask the girl outside to come in to help him clean up. While helping Yin Zuo untie his braids, he said: "Prince Chun and the others have been here for more than half an hour. Where do you meet them, master? The servant asked someone to tell them."

Yinzuo frowned, and before he could reprimand, Wangcai smiled and said: "The slave and the butler have already paid for it, served the best tea, and sent a lot of things to pass the time, and originally planned to let the theater troupe come over , but Prince Chun refused...they are playing horse hanging right now!"

Wangcai took a peek at Yinzuo's expression, and swore again: "They are all young ones. Next time, the young ones must calculate the time well, and don't ask them to come here earlier."

But never said anything to wake him up.

Yinzuo took a look at Wangcai, and didn't bother to say anything more, even if Wangcai agreed now and woke him up if something happened, he wouldn't really do it—forget it, just be frivolous , why does he still care about reputation?

Said: "Let them go to the study!"

……

Although he has a high status, when Yinyou and the others came over, they still had a bit of resentment: Baba called them over, but he fell asleep by himself, leaving them out for more than half an hour—— After all, they are also prince elder brothers, and even Kangxi didn't treat them like this!

Yinyou is better. Yintang and Yinyu wanted to leave a few times impatiently, but they stayed behind because of Yinyou's good words. When they entered the study door, Yintang raised his eyebrows, and only wanted to say harsh words. Seeing Yinzuo sitting in front of the desk, he swallowed it again.

Yin Qu's nose was even more sore, and the dissatisfaction in his heart had already dissipated: "Sixth brother, why are you..."

Such a free and unrestrained person, a few days ago, he was drinking and joking with them, but now we meet again, but he feels like he is gone...

On such a hot day, he wished he could be shirtless and take off his skin to enjoy himself, but this man, the one who can beat and play the most among his brothers, still wants to wear a jacket...

When he came to visit a few days ago, he didn't feel it while lying in bed, but seeing him again now makes people feel uncontrollably sad.

Yinzhen tugged at Yinzhen, and said with a smile: "Sixth brother, you woke up at the right time, as if you have made an appointment with tenth brother... This kid is trying to rely on my 20 taels of silver, and here comes an excuse!"

Yin Qu glared and said, "I'm relying on your money? Just now it was clear that you were the one who cheated! It's your brother's money, so you're too embarrassed!"

Yin Zuo smiled, how could he not know whether the dispute between the two for 20 taels of silver was fake, and whether it was true to explain to him - also wanted to tell him that he was having fun by himself and was not dissatisfied because he felt left out.

He smiled and said: "Xiao Shi doesn't have to be like this. If you are like me, if you lie down for a few days without food, you will also be so hungry that you will come back after a few days. All right, sit down, Kedai, you too Don't ask for peace, sit down! Wangcai!"

Wangcai came up with a tray, and Yinzuo said: "Ninth brother, tenth brother, you two will open a mansion next month. To be honest, what can you do with the little money allocated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs? Baylor's idea of ​​salary, It's not enough for the whole family to spend—this is a little bit of my heart, you can take it, and it can also supplement some household expenses in the future."

There were two red envelopes in the tray, Yintu and Yinju looked at each other, each of them took one, Yinzuo signaled them to open it and have a look.

The two opened it suspiciously, and inside each red envelope were two land deeds and one house deed.

Yinzhen was surprised and said: "This is? This is not that..."

Yin Zuo nodded and said, "These two supermarkets were originally opened when I was demoted, and I didn't look at the accounts very much. They were probably making money. Just don't dislike them."

Yin said: "Sixth brother, this is too heavy, you should take it back!"

It’s not just about making money, because there are a lot of things, the quality is guaranteed, and you can redeem points. Nowadays, many people in the city are used to buying things in the supermarket, and some even have to go to the supermarket to buy a steamed bun or a handful of garlic. ——In the earliest and largest supermarkets opened by Yin Zuo, the income of one family is equal to dozens of popular shops.

What's more, there are thousands of fertile fields!

Yinzuo smiled and said, "I'll take it for you, I don't lack those shops. Besides, what's the use of so much money?"

He has no wife and no children, and his parents don't want to raise them by himself, and now he can't even spend his own share, so who will keep those things for him?

He said again: "Speaking of these places, there are some reasons. You all know that the Yellow River flooded last year. Hundreds of thousands of people died, more land was flooded, and boundary markers and other things were washed away. Some big households are the best at taking advantage of the fire to loot, and before the water has receded and the bones have not been collected, a bunch of land buyers, land occupants, and land owners come out..."

"Because there are no certificates, I will tell the new magistrate that those who bought the land will be left alone, and those who occupy the land will be sent back. If there are surviving victims, the land will be returned to him with the title deed. If not, don't worry about the previous What is it like, settle down, and plant [-] acres of land per person."

Yinqi asked: "Aren't you afraid that there will be some impersonators?"

Yin Zuo smiled wryly, and said: "There are not many local people left who died. If there are fakes, they are willing to settle there and settle down. What is twenty acres of land?"

Yinyou was silent, and Yinzuo continued: "That's it, more than half a year has passed, and more than half of the land is left. It's not a problem to be deserted like this, so I let the local people let go and start selling land, but those who bought land only He was willing to pay the price of the wasteland because it was flooded. But who doesn’t know that the flooded land will be more fertile? The magistrate offered to sell the land to them, but they refused and kept pestering me. In a fit of rage, they bought a lot of land at the price of a middle-level field with their own money. Then they became anxious and snatched up the remaining land."

"Speaking of which, I still took advantage of it. I bought the land late last year, planted wheat in October, and harvested it this summer. The yield is very good, and the top-quality fertile land is no more than that." Yinzuo paused, and said: "You all know what happened to the flood back then. After taking over, you can take the leases lightly, which can be regarded as..."

He stopped talking halfway, waved his hand, and said: "Forget it, let's not talk about it. I have a business to ask you to come here today."

Yinyou said: "Sixth brother, tell me."

Yinzuo pondered for a while before saying: "Today at noon, I passed by the watch shop of the Ministry of State-run... The ninth brother is very good, whether it is the design of the window, or the innovation of each season, and the idea of ​​customization, it is very good, stronger than me."

Yinzhen smiled happily when he was praised, but he heard Yinzuo say again: "It's just that these things should be very attractive, even I, I also looked outside for a long time before I was willing to leave, but the pedestrians on the street, when they saw the clock In front of the store, but would rather go around under the sun, but also stay far away...why do you think this is?"

Yinzhen raised her eyebrows and scolded: "There is such a thing? I'll investigate right away! Damn it! I'm really pissed off!"

Other than being too arrogant, what else could be the reason for pedestrians to take a detour?He carefully thought out ways to attract customers, but the customers were driven away by the staff. How could he not be angry?

Yin Zuo shook his hand and said: "After all, it's a business opened by the imperial court. I'm afraid that all the guys in it have such faces. How can it be useful for you to scold a few words? There are so many people, how many pairs of eyes do you have to keep them in check?" ?”

Yinzhen was stunned, since it was useless, why did he ask them to do it?

Yinzuo said again: "Nowadays, the Ministry of State-owned Enterprises is getting bigger and bigger, and it is able to make a lot of money, but it is based on the word exclusive operation. But, these businesses of the Ministry of State-owned Enterprises, can they really continue to be exclusive? Cement, Glass, these crafts are simple, it’s nothing to work in a workshop for a few days to come up with the formula, ceramic tiles, toilets, etc. It is not impossible for foreigners who make watches to make better ones than the Ministry of State-owned Enterprises..."

"Wait for these things, everyone outside knows it. With the arrogant guys of the Ministry of State Operations, the corrupt managers, and the officials of the Ministry of State Operations who regard the things in the store as their own, what do they use to compete with others? It's here. At that time, the Ministry of State Operations can still make money?" Yinzuo said: "If the Ministry of State Operations can no longer make money for the court, you should be very clear about the consequences."

Several people looked at each other, and after a moment of silence, Yinbi said, "What's the matter? Just don't allow them to do business with the Ministry of State Affairs!"

Yinzhen pushed Yinyu: "Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand!"

Yinyu still refused to accept it, and Yinzuo said: "It doesn't matter whether it is impossible to let the Ministry of State-owned Enterprises monopolize these things, it is really monopoly... Tenth brother, let me ask you first, what is the most profitable thing in the world?"

Yin Qu said without hesitation: "Of course it's salt. It's just such a small thing that has fattened countless salt merchants in the south of the Yangtze River. In terms of making money, no one can surpass it."

"Then do you know that even the salt that earns the most money, there were times when it didn't make money." Yinzuo said: "During the period of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty, the salt and iron monopoly was implemented. , official movement, and official sales'. Due to the large number of official salt institutions, many officials, large expenditures, and serious corruption, the salt that was supposed to be the most profitable did not make money. Later, Liu Yan reformed and changed to "democracy, After the official collection, commercial transportation, and commercial sales, the annual income of salt tax was 600 million taels, and even "the endowment of the world, more than half of the salt profit" - even in the Qing Dynasty, after fattening a large number of salt merchants, the salt tax also accounted for Taxes are nearly half."

After finishing speaking, he sighed, and said: "On the table salt that everyone needs and has huge profits, the government's income, official movement, and official sales can also make almost no profit, so what will happen to our cement, glass, and cloth? "

Several people looked at each other in blank dismay. Now that the Ministry of State Operations is newly opened, they have been watching for a few days, and there are already signs of this... If it continues like this, I'm afraid that Yinzuo's words will come true in a short time.

The Ministry of State Operations was built by them alone, watching it grow day by day, the pride in my heart cannot be expressed in words, but after listening to Yinzuo's words, it feels like being poured from head to toe by a basin of ice water.

After a long time, Yinyou said: "Then brother six, what should we do?"

Yin Zuo said: "This is what you should think about."

With the experience of future generations, if he stays for three to five days, he can still write out a rough plan, but Doctor Duan is afraid that he will go crazy, and it is impossible for him to train these few with these things. Keep managing it, think about it, and said: "No matter what method is used, in short, the organization must be streamlined, corruption must be strictly prohibited, there must be elimination, there must be competition...you guys should discuss it, and come up with a plan at the end of the month."

Several people got up to answer, Yinzuo smiled and said: "This is the end of the official business, University of Science and Technology, you go back first, and I will talk to the seventh brother and the others."

Ke Dai resigned and left, but Yinzuo was silent for a moment, before he said: "Ninth brother, tenth brother, you two are not short of money, right?"

Yinyu Yinyu was startled suddenly, and looked at Yinzuo with some anxiety, but was speechless.

Yinzuo looked at Yinzhen and said, "I know that my ninth brother always loves money, but how much money do I need to spend? If my ninth brother thinks that his family's salary and these things I gave you are not enough for you to spend, I can give you money." I will give you another sum of money. The ninth brother is very smart. He uses the money to go out and do business on his own. You have a share of the money, but that is absolutely impossible!"

Yinzhen hurriedly said: "Sixth brother, my brother didn't mean that..."

Yinzuo interrupted him with a wave of his hand, then turned to Yinyu, and said, "The tenth younger brother just suffered a big loss last time, but the problem of greedy enjoyment has not changed at all. Now the beauties, fine wine, gardens, and Zhuangzi sent by others have begun No one will be rejected. Tenth brother, the same sentence, if you feel that these things are heavier than the Ministry of State Affairs, then you resign from your job... If you want food, wine, and beautiful women, I will provide it for you, and I can even get someone to give it to you. Go to Great Britain, where opium is cheaper than cabbage, with your current wealth, you can die drunk on opium for the rest of your life!"

Yin Qu said anxiously: "Sixth Brother..."

"It's not the first time I've said these words to you. The so-called thing is nothing more than three. If the same thing is the same, I will never say it to you for the third time," Yinzuo said, "Think about why I gave you Zhuangzi shop? I Why did you give you these things in front of Kedai? You..."

Yin Zuo talked so much and urgently at the moment, he couldn't breathe, coughed twice, and didn't continue talking.

Yinyu and Yinju didn't dare to say anything, and Yinzuo didn't bother to say more, so he waved them away.