Go to ancient times and engage in construction

Wu Da brought a large stack of account books when he entered the capital this time, all of which were the account details of the Nanbu textile factory, shipyard, pottery factory, and brick and tile factory.As the most trusted person of Zheng Yuming and Chu Chaohui, Wu Da has been helping them manage the finances of the Nanbu factory.

"This year the factory started working day and night, and the profit has quadrupled compared to last year." After Wu Da reported the situation of the factory, he handed over the ledgers to Zheng Yuming, which were completed with the assistance of his wife.

"Brother, you have worked hard!" Zheng Yuming took the account book, opened it and looked at it, and found that the profit of the textile factory was still ranked first, so he couldn't help but smiled wryly.

After getting the news that Yi Ji was going to do it, Nanbu Textile Factory began to weave less high-end cloth and weaved low-end cotton cloth. The cotton cloth produced was used to make military uniforms and quilts in preparation for the war.From then on, the textile factory also made money with the left hand and the right hand.

And the orders from the shipyard were all placed by Zheng Yuming himself, and Zheng Yuming made his own money.Only pottery factories and brick and tile factories make money from outsiders.

"Nanbu Textile Factory will continue to take the high-end route next year, and let others make those mid-to-low-end products." It is estimated that there will be no war next year. Zheng Yuming hopes that the textile factory will earn money from the nobles of the surrounding princes as before.

"There are too many people running textile factories in Nanbu now, and the supply of raw materials is not enough. Can we grow cotton there next year?" The textile industry in Ulsan only took half a year to develop, and factories and small workshops have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.When Zheng Yuming was in Nanbu, he was not allowed to grow cotton in Nanbu and valleys, but only grain.Cotton and linen raw materials needed by textile mills are mainly purchased from Chu and Chen countries. The explosive development of Ulsan Textile has caused the price of raw materials to continue to rise.

"No, Ulsan will still focus on grain next year." Zheng Yuming shook his head and vetoed that the grain at this time can be used as a strategic reserve.Compared with the cost saved by intensive production, the extra freight and price increase of going abroad to buy raw materials are just a trivial matter, not a big deal at all.

Chu Chaohui was not interested in the ledger. When Wu Da was reporting to Zheng Yuming, Chu Chaohui was talking to Wu Mu about the problems encountered by businessmen in various countries.

"The exquisite products of Nanbu are very popular in various places. Just over a month ago, the border of Zhao State suddenly began to strictly check caravans. If merchants bring valuables to Zhao State to sell them, Zhao State soldiers will stop them. , After entering the country of Zhao and finding out, the items will be confiscated, and people will be punished by the country of Zhao.”

"Oh, only valuables?" Chu Zhaohui was more interested in this.

"Do you know what the Zhao soldiers think are valuables?" Zheng Yuming finished talking with Wu Da, just in time to hear Zhao Hui and Wu Mu talking about Zhao's exclusion of valuables from entering the country.

"Items such as crystals, mirrors, and ceramics are all included in the search." Wu Mu basically monopolizes Chu's luxury goods market. Chu and Zhao are separated by Chen, and Chen's merchants serve as a logistics bridge between the two countries. effect.Wu Mu learned about the strange move of Zhao State's recent border checkpoints from a Chen State businessman. The Chen State businessman bought ceramics from Nanbu in Chu. He was blocked by Zhao soldiers.

Zheng Yuming and Chu Chaohui were surprised after hearing Wu Mu's explanation.Luxury goods have only appeared for more than a year, and the ruler of Zhao State is keenly aware of the harm of luxury goods to a country.

"I guess it was Zhao Xuan who gave the order." Zhao Guo is now the crown prince in charge of the country, and Chu Chaohui judged that the person who issued this order was Zhao Xuan.

"This Zhao Xuan is quite a character." Zheng Yuming became curious about Zhao Xuan. If he and Chu Chaohui hadn't been transported here by the blue light, the development of Daqin's history would not be in the current situation. Maybe, then Zhao Xuan He could really take advantage of Beihou's invitation and seize the opportunity to annex Wu.This Prince Zhao is not only shrewd and eager to learn, but also very sharp.The harnesses on the Ulsan horses were imitated by Zhao Xuan, and the horses ridden by Zhao Guo’s condolence mission were equipped with imitation stirrups and saddles.

Chu Chaohui tapped his fingers on the case table twice, and decided in his heart that Huang Zhong should pay more attention to Zhao Guo.

"In this way, as long as you bring valuables, you can't pass through the territory of Zhao State?" Zheng Yuming put a sketch of Daqin on the table. Zhao State is in the northwest of Wu State. In a large and small vassal state, the implementation of this border defense measure of Zhao State is equivalent to blocking the export of valuables from Wu State to the northwest region.

"With Zhao's restrictions, many merchants can only go to the capital of the emperor from the north." Wu Mu has a good business mind. He knows that after Zhao's compulsory measures are introduced, the cost of business will increase, the distance will be extended, and sales will be reduced. For goods, Wu suffered the most economic losses.

"Let's take the waterway in the future." Chu Chaohui pointed to the port that Tang State assigned to Wu State. The place near the port is called Baiyun, and the port is also called Baiyun Port.

There is a river running through the land from east to west in Tang State. If you take a boat, you can enter Qi State from Tang State, and go west to Luocheng, the capital of Emperor Qin.

"Yes! You can go by water." Wu Mu stared at the map with bright eyes. Now Nanbu has built a large ship of 1000 materials. This kind of large wooden ship is very safe to sail near the coastline, and there are multiple masts arranged in a staggered manner. , can restrain driving against the wind, similar to a propeller that can use manpower to step on the tail, when sailing with the wind, it is faster than riding a horse on land.When you arrive at the port, you can transfer to an inland river wooden boat of less than [-] materials, which saves labor and is also safer than walking on land.

"Wu Dong's family, I need your help with something." Zheng Yuming looked at the two countries of Qi and Lu on the map of Tang, and suddenly asked Wu Mu cautiously.

"Just give orders to the Prime Minister!" Wu Mu patted his chest and agreed, since he dealt with Zheng Yuming, Zheng Yuming hadn't given him a dangerous road to go.

"Qilu and Lu are big countries of gold. Although the two countries are at war, the gold has not been mined less. I have a lot of jewelry and jade here. You can contact reliable merchants to exchange them for gold." Zheng Yuming entrusted Xihou with the gold obtained from the raid After pacifying the nobles and dismissing Huben, only the expenses of helping Wu Wangsheng organize the wedding are left. This is the situation where Wu Wangsheng keeps all expenses simple when he gets married within a hundred days.

In the spring of next year, the country of Wu will have a lot of expenses, and there will be expenses everywhere. Jewelry and jade cannot be paid directly, but must be converted into gold or gold.If it is exchanged in the country, it will inevitably cause the price of Wu's jewelry and jade to fall.In order to obtain currency that can be traded directly, Zheng Yuming wanted to disperse the jewels and jade collected to the surrounding vassal states for exchange.

"Is it all exchanged for gold and gold?"

"It can also be exchanged for grain and cotton and linen raw materials." Zheng Yuming thought about it and added. "As long as Wu Guo lacks, it can be exchanged."

Food is equivalent to currency, and it can be used to pay wages. Cotton and linen raw materials are in short supply in Ulsan, and they have to be bought with money.

"No!" Wu Mu accepted the task with his hands clasped.

"Wu Dong's family, next year there will be reforms in the Royal Court. The Royal Court will be divided into six departments. These six departments are the Department of Civil Affairs, the Department of Industry and Commerce, the Department of Finance, the Department of Security, the Department of Etiquette, and the Department of Education. Each department has a principal and a deputy. Two directors."

The Department of Industry and Commerce manages the factories and workshops across the country. Zheng Yuming wants Wu Mu to be the top leader of the Department of Industry and Commerce. However, Wu Mu's current status is only a commoner. Promoting Wu Mu rashly will arouse the resentment of the nobles. After Zheng Yuming thought about it, It was decided to let Chen Meng, who is a nobleman, be at the front, occupy the top position to block the public, and Wu Mu will be the deputy director. After Wu Mu has achieved success in his work, the deputy will be promoted.Here, Zheng Yuming first explained the truth to Wu Mu, so that Wu Mu would have a good idea.

After hearing Zheng Yuming's words, Wu Mu was stunned for a while, and after being pushed by Wu Da behind him, he suddenly realized that he was going to jump up to the royal court and become a minister. Immediately, his face turned red with excitement, and he wanted to say something to Zheng Yuming and Chu Chaohui. What, but can't say it.

After Wu Da and Wu Mu's cousins ​​left, Chu Chaohui reached out and hugged Zheng Yuming into his arms.

"You have to go to bed early today. You haven't had a good rest for three consecutive days, and your complexion has changed a lot." A few days ago when Xihou was buried, Wu Wangsheng held onto Zheng Yuming tightly in grief.Wu Wangsheng felt that only this nephew was the closest to him in this world, and he was capable enough to settle everything, so of course he held onto Zheng Yuming tightly and refused to let go when he was feeling helpless.During the day, Zheng Yuming had to work at the Prime Minister's Office, and Wu Wangsheng didn't bother him. At night, Wu Wangsheng asked Zheng Yuming to accompany him.

Wu Wangsheng gets enough sleep during the day, and is full of energy at night, always moving around and not wanting to sleep.Zheng Yuming originally had a slight insomnia due to his heavy business affairs and excessive mental work at night, and Wu Wangsheng would wake up with a start if he made any movement next to him.

Zheng Yuming lay in Chu Chaohui's arms and closed his eyes to rest. "The king will send someone to come."

"Today I will accompany you alone, you rest here." Chu Zhaohui gritted his teeth.

"you?"

"Hmph! Isn't it just that you are afraid of being alone at night? Wouldn't it be nice to have someone to accompany you?" Chu Chaohui touched Zheng Yuming's blue eyes, complaining in his heart that his lover only cared about the idiot who lost his father, but didn't know how to take care of his own body.

Zheng Yuming hesitated for a moment: "Be patient with the king, he is just a child." Wu Wangsheng's IQ is between 7 and 8 years old.

While the two were talking, the waiter sent by Wu Wangsheng came.

Wu Wangsheng was barefoot and sitting on the bed with loose hair and cross-legged quilt.

"Where's Ming?" Seeing that there was only Chu Chaohui behind the waiter, Wu Wangsheng quickly poked his head out to look for Zheng Yuming.

"The Prime Minister is not feeling well today, and he has already gone to bed early. Let the minister accompany the king today." Chu Zhaohui sat down on the couch in the room.

"Then go visit Xia Ming." Wu Wangsheng was about to jump out of bed, put on his shoes and go out after speaking.

"No, the doctor said not to disturb."

"Isn't it okay to go alone?" Wu Wangsheng watched Chu Chaohui send the waiter away with a little aggrieved, protested in a low voice, and quickly crawled back into bed. Although the hall is heated by copper pipes with charcoal fire, it is still very uncomfortable to be barefoot outside. cold.

"Your Majesty, I don't even bother the Prime Minister!" Chu Chaohui spread his hands.

Wu Wangsheng thought for a while, Zheng Yuming and Chu Chaohui basically went in and out together when they came to him, as if his father was the same as himself, since such close people have to obey the doctor's orders, then he probably really can't ask Zheng Yuming to accompany him today .

Wu Wangsheng was very sticky to Zheng Yuming, but he was afraid of Chu Chaohui. Something about Chu Chaohui made Wu Wangsheng instinctively afraid.Chu Zhaohui didn't talk to Wu Wangsheng, so Wu Wangsheng had to lie down under the quilt and close his eyes.

"I can't sleep alone!" Wu Wangsheng lay on the bed for half an hour without any sleepiness, tossing and turning twenty times, Wu Wangsheng couldn't bear it anymore, got up and complained to Chu Zhaohui.

"How can Your Majesty sleep?" Chu Chaohui was sitting on the opposite side of Wu Wangsheng's bed.

"It turned out that Mingdu told Gu Gu a story, and as soon as he told a story tomorrow, Gu could fall asleep." After being annoyed by Wu Wangsheng, Zheng Yuming simply told Wu Wangsheng a fairy tale, which turned out to be Zheng Yuming's magic weapon for coaxing his niece to sleep.What was unexpected was that this magic weapon was used on Wu Wangsheng, instead of hypnotizing Wu Wangsheng, it made Wu Wangsheng clearer. Often when Zheng Yuming spoke dryly, Wu Wangsheng's eyes were still shining.

"You want to listen to any story?" Chu Zhaohui smiled slightly at Wu Wangsheng.

Wu Wangsheng shrank his neck, but still nodded bravely.

"Once upon a time there was a hen, which laid an egg." Chu Zhaohui paused at this point.

"Well, what about after giving birth?" Wu Wangsheng stuck his head out of the quilt and asked curiously.

"The egg hatched into a chick." Chu Zhaohui pulled the corner of his mouth slightly.

"What about after the chicks hatch?"

"Chicks grow into hens."

"Oh!" Wu Wangsheng was disappointed, Chu Chaohui's story was not good.

"After the chick grew into a hen, the hen laid an egg, which hatched into a chick, and the chick grew into a hen, which laid another egg..." Just when Wu Wangsheng thought the story was over, Chu Chaohui continued content is repeated.

"Chu Qing, you're repeating yourself!" Wu Wangsheng couldn't help pointing out after listening to the repeated story for half an hour.

"My lord, I didn't repeat myself. This hen is not that hen, that egg is not that egg, and the chick is not that chick." Chu Zhaohui gritted his teeth, don't you want to listen to stories to sleep, let you listen today enough.

"The hen is not the other hen?" Wu Wangsheng opened his mouth wide.

"This hen was hatched from the egg laid by the previous hen. How could they be the same? Therefore, every story Weichen tells is different." According to Chu Chaohui's reasoning, the protagonists of the stories are different, and the stories in this story are different. The content is certainly not repetitive.

"It's not nice to say clearly at all." Wu Wangsheng protested in a low voice.

Chu Zhaohui didn't seem to hear, and continued to repeat tirelessly.

"Chu Qing, fell asleep alone! Don't talk anymore!" Wu Wangsheng put the quilt over his head, pretending that he was asleep.

"Oh, Your Majesty is asleep? Well, I have only told half of the story. When Your Majesty wakes up, I have to let your Majesty finish listening." Chu Chaohui tilted his body, fell on the soft bed, covered his body with a quilt, and said to himself Soliloquy.

Wu Wangsheng heard that Chu Chaohui had to wait for him to wake up to finish telling the story, so he quickly got under the covers, fearing that Chu Chaohui would notice.Covered by the quilt for a long time, Wu Wangsheng felt drowsy and fell asleep.

Chu Chaohui, who was lying on the bed, heard Wu Wangsheng's even breathing, rolled up the quilt and went to see Duke Zhou.From then on, as long as Chu Chaohui was by Zheng Yuming's side, Wu Wangsheng would never ask Zheng Yuming to tell him a story. He was afraid that Chu Chaohui would remember the chicken story that was only told in a small part, and would insist on telling him the story from the beginning to the end. .