This bowl was equivalent to at least five or six packs of ordinary modern coffee, so Mr. He was so energetic all night that he couldn't even lie down. He read for half the night, and went out for a walk for half a day...
The next morning, several old men met each other and asked each other: "Have you tried the coffee?"
"I tasted it. I didn't sleep all night."
"Me too! I didn't sleep all night either!"
The officials below were extremely curious and inquired one after another, but no one knew where the tea from other countries came from.
Finally, Prime Minister He said, "Your Majesty asked the Prime Minister to propose a sign. He must be opening a shop. If you want to drink, there will always be a chance."
The officials below naturally nodded.
In this dynasty, basically no officials would participate in the people's struggle for profit, because since the founding of the Dasheng Dynasty, the word "poor" has been throughout.
In the past ten years, we have fought wars from time to time. Everyone knows how expensive wars are.
In the past ten years or so, although there has been no war, people have been recuperating. In the face of natural and man-made disasters, the east wall has been demolished to repair the west wall. Therefore, this is not the first time that the emperor has done business. Even if they know that the emperor is behind it, everyone can only pretend to understand.
Confused.
if not?
It would be nice to let the people know that their emperor/treasury is so poor.
Besides, any money you make goes to the state treasury. The emperor really has no chance to have selfish motives/private treasury.
It's just that the emperor is not very good at doing business and often loses money. Even the bright light he made a while ago, I don't know what it is, became popular all over the capital in an instant, and now there is coffee.
There were not many rewards, and no one was treating guests, but the refreshing effect was so impressive that many officials below couldn't drink it, and were eagerly waiting for the business to open so they could try it.
But they are in a hurry, but Shen Zhoujin is not in a hurry.
She felt that it would be a good time to sell coffee after August, when candidates who had finished the rural examinations would go to the capital. So she was not in a hurry.
The prince, on the other hand, received the message from her and heard that his manuscript had arrived before driving. He was so excited that he packed up and followed him.
Shen Zhoujin told him: "Uncle, the way we dig wells is a little strange, and it should not appear in the article. You only write about the local customs and customs, and write freely. No matter whether it is good or bad, there is no need to avoid taboos. Do it with the eyes of an emperor."
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The prince nodded: "I understand, just don't worry Jin'er."
While the two were talking, someone from outside called in: "Master, there is a man named Guan Jiu who wants to see you."
It was another shadow guard named Guan. Shen Zhoujin nodded: "Come in."
After a while, two ordinary-looking middle-aged men came in. When they saw the prince, they were slightly startled and saluted: "His Royal Highness."
The prince was also stunned, nodded, stood up and said: "Jin'er, you go to work first, I'm leaving."
Shen Zhoujin nodded, and then he left. Guan Jiu saluted her: "Princess Princess, my subordinates Guan Jiu and others, by the order of the Holy One, will discuss with the Princess the matter of trustworthy administration."
Shen Zhoujin asked: "Are you responsible for this?"
Guan Jiudao: "Yes."
Shen Zhoujin told him.
She had also told Emperor Wu Xuan before that this method was mainly implemented through the teleportation array. The teleportation array was only for teleportation, saving time on the road, but it could not automatically sort and inspect and needed to be done manually.
Generally, every small county town only needs two boxes, one in and one out, and then the rest is manual work. But like Fucheng, or other cities in suitable locations, it needs to be used as a "transfer station", and there must be many boxes.
, also requires a manual sorting process.
In other words, every suitable area needs to have such a "transfer station". The transmission array of the transfer station is one-to-many, so the location of each box must be clear from the beginning. Can't be wrong.
The first and most important thing to do now is to select the transfer station and then plan it out so that the boxes can be carved.
Of course, you can also determine the style of the box first, prepare all the raw materials, and let Shen Zhoujin carve it first when he has nothing to do.
Guan Jiu and others were like listening to a book from heaven.
But I finally understood.
Shen Zhoujin added: "In addition, there is another point, because the teleportation array is also a kind of array, so it is best to be in a sunny and ventilated place, not in a sealed place, the effect will be longer and better... She remembered and asked: "How many kilograms can a letter from a county weigh at most in one day?"
Guan Jiu and Guan Jiu looked at each other and tried to say: "Yes, one or two pounds?"
Shen Zhoujin said: "At first there were definitely not many, but in two or three years, when everyone knows that this way of writing letters is reliable, how many do you think there will be?"
Guan Jiudao: "I feel that even if everyone is used to this, there won't be too many people writing letters. There are not many people who are literate, and poor families don't have much money to hire people to write letters. In the county, there are at most 10 people who can write letters in one day." A dozen or so envelopes would not weigh more than two kilograms in the county."
Shen Zhoujin nodded, not worrying about this, and said: "In addition, have you ever thought about how to charge fees? You need to formulate a charging standard, as well as a management method for personnel, etc. One draft."
Guan Jiu nodded and asked, "How many pages are there for each letter? Do you have any requirements?"
Shen Zhoujin said: "I only care about the total weight to decide what kind of formation to engrave. But the weight of each letter and how far to send it are only related to the cost. You can decide for yourself."
Guan Jiu asked again: "Can I send something?"
Shen Zhoujin shook his head: "My idea is not to send anything for the time being."
Guan Jiu nodded.
The three people discussed it and clarified some details.
The person Guan Jiu brought over was named Yin San. He was obviously specially selected to have talents in this field.
The two of them stayed here, making plans while clarifying the details with Shen Zhoujin. However, Shen Zhoujin and his team came out to dig wells, and they had to move from time to time, so they also moved with them. Sometimes Shen Zhoujin Jin was outside and they came over to ask.
Huo Lingjue and several others also participated in discussions from time to time, and within a few days, the details were drawn up.
Shen Zhoujin looked at it and saw that there was nothing wrong with it. He also decided on the style of the mailbox and mail station with them. In addition, Shen Zhoujin also told them about the envelope and stamps.
Due to the need to save money, it is not compulsory to buy envelopes, but stamps are not only a payment voucher, but also a collectible and a work of art in the future... The most important thing is that after forming a habit, everyone will buy stamps and mailboxes in advance. There is no need for people to be on duty there. You can set up a few more anywhere and it will be convenient for everyone to send letters.
Finally, it was decided that if a letter is sent within each province, or each state, a uniform fee of 20 yuan will be charged if it is less than 20 taels. Six taels will be doubled again, and no more than six taels will be allowed to be sent.
Lu Zhiji muttered to the side: "The small one in Zhezhou is also twenty cents, the big one in Yongzhou is also twenty cents, Qizhou is sending it to the capital, and the neighbors are so close, it is also fifty cents, Dianzhou is sending it to the capital, one is in the southwest. Northeast China is also fifty cents, which I always feel is unfair."
Shen Zhoujin said: "If you don't send me your love, my store will bully the customers."
Lu Zhiji: "..."
Qin Yunchiao said: "But this price is indeed extremely cheap for sending letters. It's so cheap that people can't believe it."
"That's right," Shen Zhoujin said with a smile, "Besides, whether it's far or near, it doesn't matter to us."
While talking and laughing, she said to Guan Jiu: "There is one more thing."