Chapter 529: Lao Zhu was treated like air(1/2)
Zhu Yuanzhang just thought about it for a while and realized what was going on.
This Lan Yunfeng is indeed a master of business.
Shopkeeper Lan knows very well where his strengths and weaknesses are.
The workers in Lanyunzhai are basically women. Their abilities are basically not as good as those of the male workers, and their physical strength is also much worse than that of the men.
In this case, it is simply impossible to cover everything like an ordinary workshop.
So this Lan Yunfeng simply gave up on the things they were not good at.
It's about making the best of what they're good at.
For example, women’s grasp of color and their special secret recipe of Lanyunzhai.
As long as these two items are done to the extreme and the rest are not too bad, most people won't care too much.
After all, those who can buy Lanyunzhai porcelain are looking for the two things they do best.
Otherwise, people can go elsewhere to buy more cost-effective porcelain.
But Lan Yunfeng's approach of clenching her fists and focusing on only one point.
It also allows them to do their best in good places and leave their peers far behind.
At least according to Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, the color and thickness of the porcelain produced by Lanyunzhai is really far ahead.
"Shopkeeper Lan's porcelain is really... special, hahaha."
Zhu Yuanzhang was not mocking Lan Yunfeng. The more he got in touch with this woman, the more he felt that she was not simple.
While surprised, Zhu Yuanzhang also secretly regretted in his heart: "What a pity, he is not a man after all."
As for Lan Yunfeng's scheming methods, if he were a man, he would definitely achieve great things.
"I treat you as Mr. Chang. You are complimenting me." Lan Yunfeng said with a generous smile.
His performance made Zhu Yuanzhang secretly nod.
Although in this era, modesty and politeness are the mainstream, those who think highly of themselves often do not end well.
For example, Yang Xiu during the Three Kingdoms period always showed off his talents, but in the end he was killed by Boss Cao.
But everything has two sides, and it is not enough to be humble all the time.
In Lan Yunfeng's situation, if he still plays modesty, I'm afraid it will only make people think that he is weak and can be bullied.
Lan Yunfeng was relaxed and happy together, and it felt like they were chatting casually. Although they were not modest, they were not annoying at all.
Although this woman brought many surprises to Zhu Yuanzhang.
But Lao Zhu’s journey should almost end here.
No matter how outstanding this Lan Yunfeng is, she is still just a woman.
It's not that Zhu Yuanzhang looked down on this Lan Yunfeng.
If it was when Lao Zhu and the others had just rebelled, then talented people like Lan Yufeng.
Even if she is a woman, Lao Zhu probably wouldn't mind recruiting her.
It's just that now, the situation is completely different from before.
At this time, although Ming Dynasty also needs those special talents.
But Lan Yunfeng is not young anymore, and she is a woman after all.
At this time, if you want to make a difference elsewhere, it will be even more difficult.
Therefore, let this Lan Yunfeng do business in Yanjing City with peace of mind.
Lao Zhu only needs to know that this workshop is not selling sheep's meat to dogs, but is actually doing something.
Even with Lao Zhu's temper, he still had some objections to the workshop built by a group of women.
But from the emperor's perspective, Lao Zhu also understood the necessity of doing this.
After all, if this Lan Yunzhai can really succeed.
This means that in addition to the workshop built by his younger brother and sister Zhao Min, there are other women in the Ming Dynasty who can come out to do things.
There are more such workshops, which is a good thing for Ming Dynasty after all, isn't it?
Lao Zhu pretended to walk around in Lanyunzhai.
I bought a lot of porcelain that I liked.
How high is Lao Zhu’s vision?
The porcelain that caught his eye was the highest quality among the porcelain produced by Lan Yunzhai.
The price is naturally not cheap.
But Lao Zhu is now a very wealthy man, which is different from the Ming Dynasty in history.
Now Lao Zhu doesn't have to be frugal and torment himself so hard just to save a little money.
Needless to say, the continuous supply of silver from the Japanese country and the growing tax revenue from the Ming Dynasty were the same. Zhu Yuanzhang's internal funds became more and more abundant.
Buying this little porcelain is just a waste of time.
It was rare to meet such a generous client as Zhu Yuanzhang, and Lan Yunfeng's not-so-beautiful appearance made her smile become extremely bright.
"Mr. Chang, would you like to take a look at this pair of vases? This is the proud work of our Lanyunzhai."
Zhu Yuanzhang just glanced at it: "Yes, it is indeed much better than the vases I just saw. How many such vases do you have here? We want them all."
When Lan Yunfeng heard this, she suddenly smiled helplessly: "I'm really sorry for you. I only have one pair of these vases here."
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly. This pair of vases was definitely the best porcelain he had seen here in Lanyun.
The glaze color is uniform, and the pattern on it also has a sense of nobility. It is a type with rare patterns and is relatively high-end. In addition, Lanyunzhai porcelain is uniquely thin and thick.
Even if it is placed in the palace, it is a rare commodity.
"What? Shopkeeper Lan is afraid that we can't afford it?"
Lan Yunfeng quickly shook her head, waved her hands and said, "Mr. Chang, what are you talking about? Someone buys porcelain, and I am not happy enough. There is no reason to hide it and not sell it to others."
Then Lai Yunfeng said helplessly and with a wry smile: "To be honest, Mr. Chang, what Lanyunzhai lacks most is actually those skilled craftsmen."
"Although we women can also make porcelain, compared with those skilled craftsmen, we are still far behind."
"Therefore, the porcelain produced by firing is inevitably mixed in quality."
"This pair of vases is already the best porcelain we can produce. Apart from this pair of vases, you can't find another piece of porcelain like this in my place."
"I originally wanted to keep these two porcelain vases as treasures for the store. Except for you, Mr. Chang, I would never sell these two porcelain vases to anyone else."
Lao Zhu looked at Lan Yunfeng carefully.
Judging from her appearance, she probably wasn't trying to make a fool of herself, or had some other means.
Although it is a bit suspicious of people's love, Lao Zhu really likes this pair of porcelain vases.
It’s not that Lao Zhu likes these things, the main thing is that Lao Zhu thinks Queen Ma will definitely like them very much.
Lao Zhu and Queen Ma had a quarrel before because of Lan Yunfeng's matter.
Now, our Emperor of the Ming Dynasty has to find a way to coax his own Queen.
And these pairs of porcelain bottles were what Lao Zhu used to make his wife happy.
If any other concubine dared to show off to Zhu Yuanzhang like this, he would have been thrown into the cold palace by Zhu Yuanzhang long ago.
However, Queen Ma is still special after all.
After buying this pair of vases, Zhu Yuanzhang did not see any porcelain that he liked in Lanyunzhai.
"That's all for now. Shopkeeper Lan, please calculate how much money there is in total."
Lao Zhu was about to check out and leave when he suddenly noticed a familiar figure appearing at the door.
Although this figure was dressed simply, he did not look like someone from a high-ranking official family.
But Lao Zhu already knew his identity just by looking at his figure.
There's no way I don't know.
Who knew this person was Queen Ma, a married couple who had been sleeping with her for many years?
Queen Ma's appearance here is unexpected, but it is also reasonable.
"Sister..." Lao Zhu just wanted to greet Queen Ma.
However, the queen seemed not to see Zhu Yuanzhang, and turned into a stream of fragrant wind and walked straight past him.
He quickly walked up to Lan Yunfeng and said with great enthusiasm: "Sister, we are here as promised."
Lan Yunfeng's surprised voice immediately sounded: "Sister Ma, you arrived so early? I was still thinking of arranging for someone to greet you."
Empress Ma smiled and said: "I am a living person. I have my own hands and feet. I don't need anyone to greet me."
Then Empress Ma looked at Lan Yunzhao and said: "My sister is really a hero among women. She can keep this workshop in order. She is definitely not much worse than those men."
To be continued...