Chapter 178 Rapid Progress

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 178 Rapid Progress

On the other hand, Mani also reached an agreement with Zhang Xi. Zhang Xi was responsible for the firing of pottery, while the sales were handed over to Mani.

Seventy percent of the profits earned went to Zhang Yue, 20% to the Sogdian Chamber of Commerce, and 10% to Zhang Xi.

The two reported the plan to Zhang Yue, who thought for a moment and stamped his seal on the agreement.

At this time, he felt that it would not be appropriate to pocket all the profits from this kiln.

This approach seems to be the use of public tools for private use, and is suspected of corruption.

Therefore, after Mani and others left, they found Pan Hong and Zhang Kun.

"Pan Jun, I would like to transfer 50% of the profits from the pottery kiln to Luntai... What do you think?"

When Pan Hong heard this, he stood up suddenly and said, "This is very inappropriate for your Majesty. If you do this, you may be killed!"

Zhang Yue was shocked when he heard this, "Why is this so?"

Pan Hongdao, "Does the prince know about the affairs of the Tian family on behalf of Qi?"

Naturally, Zhang Yue had heard about Tian's replacement of Qi, but the specific situation was not clear.

"Want to hear the details!"

Pan Hongdao said, “During the Spring and Autumn Period, the State of Chen was destroyed by Chu, and the son of Chen State, Guiwan, fled to Qi.

Duke Huan of Qi admired him very much and wanted to appoint him as his minister.

Gui Wan said: "I was a sinner...how could I get such a high official position?"

Therefore, he rejected Duke Huan's arrangement. Later, Duke Huan of Qi granted him the position of Gongzheng and gave him the "field" land. From then on, Gui Wan took the fief as his surname and changed his name to Tian Wan.

The Lu family of the Duke of Qi (Jiang Ziya is the Lu family of Jiang, and the definition of surnames in ancient times is different from the current definition of surnames). The power that the Lu family relies on mainly comes from the Gao family and the Guo family of Qi State.

In the country, the Gao family and the Lu family have the same surname as Jiang. They are both descendants of Qi Taigong (Jiang Ziya) and are branch branches of the Lu family.

The Gao family and the Guo family have been appointed by the Emperor of Qi for generations, so a situation has been formed in Qi where the three families of the Gao family, the Guo family as the assistant, and the Lu family as the main family, jointly protect the country with the surname Jiang.

Tian Qi was the son of Tian Huanzi, Tian Wuyu, the minister of Qi State, and the younger brother of Tian Wuzi, Tian Kai.

When Qi Jinggong was in power, Tian Qi began to enter the officialdom and served as a doctor.

When Tian Qi collected taxes from the people, he took in small buckets, and when he lent grain to the people, he used big buckets to lend out. He practiced evil deeds on the people, but Qi Jinggong did not stop him.

Therefore, the Tian family has won the hearts of the people of Qi, the family power has become stronger and stronger, and the people miss the Tian family.

Yan Ying repeatedly advised Qi Jinggong to curb Tian's behavior, but Qi Jinggong did not listen. Tian Qi died, and his son Tian Heng became the prime minister..."

At this moment, Zhang Yue suddenly realized that he had almost done the same thing as Tian.

When this matter reaches Chang'an, what will the ministers of Chang'an think and what will the emperor think?

After Zhang Yue understood this, he couldn't help but break out in cold sweat.

He stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Mr. Pan, for saving my life..."

…

In Luntai Fang City, as Mani expected, when the high-quality pottery produced in Yanqi entered Fang City, it really attracted the attention of major stores.

Mani had just returned to his apartment when several large caravans famous on the Silk Road came to his door.

As soon as these caravan leaders came to the door, they wanted the sales and agency rights of Yanqi pottery by name.

Mani is also an old businessman. How could he easily hand over the pottery agency?

"Gentlemen, please be calm and don't be impatient. We still need to ask your Majesty for instructions on this matter!"

"Could it be that this pottery business is the property of Marquis Yunyang?" asked a businessman

Mani recognized this man. He was a famous big businessman on the Silk Road. It was said that the person standing behind him was a governor of the Parthian Empire.

Mani smiled and said, "The leader of Passat is right. This pottery was made by Zhang Xijun, the official of Yunyang Houmen..."

Passat has been to Han Dynasty many times and has some understanding of the official system of Han Dynasty.

Hearing this, he nodded and said, "I see, I wonder if Mosabao might be able to recommend something to us?"

Mani cursed in his heart, but kept a smile on his face, "I like you but I don't like to interact with others... I just want to make better pottery... This business has been authorized by me..."

Passat and others were not disappointed when they heard this. They just smiled and said, "Such a big deal, the Sogdian Chamber of Commerce alone may not be able to absorb it..."

There was clearly a hint of threat in his words.

Mani smiled and said, "This is natural. Benefits must be shared to last long. I wonder what you can pay for this?"

Passat smiled and said, "It depends on what Mosabao wants?"

Mani smiled but did not speak, but raised a piece of pottery next to him.

Before anyone could stop him, he had already smashed the pottery to the ground.

“Wow”

Everyone exclaimed.

Just when everyone thought the pottery would fall apart, the pottery actually just rolled on the carpet.

Mani picked it up and handed it to the Passat.

Passat took a look and saw that the pottery was not damaged at all.

"There is such a wonderful Tao in this world!"

Even though Passat was well-informed, he never expected that the pottery was so strong.

At this time, he was no longer testing, but directly made a bid, "I'll bid... I want as much of this pottery as I want!"

Mani smiled and said, "Thank you, Chief Passat... Your Majesty has said that good things should be shared with everyone..."

By the time the pottery was in great demand, the iron ore furnaces had been built.

This was a top priority. After receiving the news, not only Zhang Yue, but almost all the top officials of the Han army in the Western Regions rushed to the mining area.

"Your Majesty, please..."

Zhang Yue walked at the front without hesitation, and soon he arrived at the iron-making furnace.

"E", Zhang Yue looked at the iron-making furnace in front of him and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Although this iron-making furnace was larger than the original Yanqi people's, it was essentially the same.

"Pang Gong, is this an iron-making furnace?" Zhang Yue looked surprised.

Pang Yidao, "Yes, this is an iron-making furnace?"

Zhang Yue walked around the iron-making furnace twice and felt that it was quite different from his own image!

He couldn't help but ask, "Does Mr. Pang have a better way?"

Pang Yi shook his head, "Chang'an is using the same thing now!"

Zhang Yue recalled it, and he still had some impressions of the iron-making furnace.

Zhang Yue remembered that in later generations he had visited an iron-making furnace in a Song Dynasty mine in Mining Village, Wu'an City, Handan.

The shape of the iron-making furnace is obviously different from the one in front of you.

He carefully recalled the memories of later generations in his heart, and after a long time he said to Pang Yi, "Pang Gong, I have seen a kind of furnace!"

Pang Yi heard this and said, "Please give me some advice!"

While Zhang Yue was reminiscing, he described the appearance and construction materials of the iron-making furnaces of the Song Dynasty that he saw in later generations.

Pang Yi was just being polite at first, but after listening to it, he was already sitting upright by a third of the time.

When Zhang Yue was halfway through speaking, he had already started writing and drawing on the ground.

"What a blessing. This king is really a gift from God to my great man..."

Zhang Yue said: "Pang Gong thinks this method is feasible?"

Pang Yi slapped his thigh and said, "Do you know who made such an exquisite thing?"

Zhang Yue shook his head and said he saw it by chance.
Chapter completed!