The sky above Chang'an is covered with clouds and the cold wind is howling, but the people go out as usual to survive, rushing in the streets and alleys, just for a few coins and three meals a day.
An unpretentious carriage passed through the bustling street and stopped near an attic. The former "Qunfang Pavilion" plaque on the attic door had been removed and replaced with "Department Pavilion", and the former brothel woman had also been removed.
No longer, the colorful decorative items were taken down, the private rooms were opened up, and it was transformed into a department store.
The curtains of the carriage were opened, and Qin Huaidao looked at this "department store" through the gap. The plagiarism was very accurate. Even the decoration color and the advertising sign outside were exactly the same. With his opponent's level, he had no pressure.
Today is the opening day of the "Department Store". There are many people coming. There are all kinds of luxury carriages parked at the door. Many people are maintaining order. Without asking, you know that they are court officials and famous families who have good relations with Shandong aristocratic families and Jiangnan gentry.
, aristocratic families, wealthy families, etc. came to support me.
I have a wide network of contacts, but the people who come here are usually aloof and don't buy anything.
The core of a department store is service.
Qin Huaidao didn't know how much plagiarism skills these people had. Seeing Wang Xuance come out in a hurry, he lowered the curtains and waited, saying at the same time: "Luo Wu, block the surroundings."
"Understood!" Luo Wu agreed quickly, and when Wang Xuance came over, he waved his hand, and more than a dozen brothers from the Guards gathered around him, blocking Wang Xuance from behind to avoid being seen.
"King of Han!" Wang Xuance bowed respectfully to the carriage.
"What did you find out?"
"Here!"
Wang Xuance saluted again and said respectfully: "The furnishings, items, reception, cashier, etc. are almost exactly the same as our department store, except that the goods we have are missing. The first floor is also a supermarket, with all kinds of vegetables.
, dried fruits, etc., the prices are about the same. I put some money in my hands and asked someone to find out. The vegetables are all bought from farmers outside the city, and then sold at a 30% profit margin."
"Tell me what you think?" Qin Huaidao said.
Wang Xuance promised again and explained with some excitement: "King Han, the purchase price is 30% lower than the selling price, and if we let the people outside the city sell at the selling price in the market and make up for the 30% decrease, the people will earn 60% more profit.
, I am definitely very willing to go to the market, and will no longer sell vegetables to them at low prices. In other words, there will be no vegetables to sell in the department store. Without vegetables, the popularity here will plummet. I dare not say anything else, the supermarket will definitely operate
Don’t go down.”
"What if the department store purchases vegetables from further away, such as the counties below, and the price of vegetables is lower than that of ordinary people outside the city, and then sells it at a lower price?" Qin Huaidao continued to take the test.
"That's impossible, because the department store has transportation costs and labor costs for purchasing goods. Moreover, when people purchase goods, they will inevitably have to use their own hands. Plus the cost of the department store building, the price will not be cheaper, unless they deliberately lower the price to compete with us.
, but don’t be afraid. We have no purchasing costs. People go there by themselves. The construction cost of the market may be higher. I’m not sure about this, but our fundamental purpose is to promote vouchers. We don’t rely on the market to make profits. Even if we can maintain a balance,
Even if you lose a little, you will make a profit.”
"Hahaha, Xuance is a great talent!" Qin Huaidao smiled with satisfaction.
"I don't dare. It's all because of the good teachings of the King of Han. This is my first time contacting the merchants. There are still many things I don't understand that need guidance from the King of Han." Wang Xuance said quickly and humbly. He was secretly relieved, knowing that he passed the exam.
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"Let's go, I'll take you to learn more." Qin Huaidao said with a smile.
The carriage moved forward slowly.
Luo Wu led people to guard the left and right sides and be careful.
Wang Xuance secretly looked at the members of the Guards and felt a dignified aura from everyone, just like a sheathed sword. Once pulled out, it will definitely illuminate the world. He was secretly shocked: "This is... an elite soldier!"
After walking a certain distance, Wang Xuance couldn't help but asked in a low voice: "Brother Luo Wu, have they all been on the battlefield?"
"Of course, I would be embarrassed to stay in the Guards Regiment if I don't have hundreds or dozens of enemy lives at my disposal. I'm sorry for my uncle's cultivation." Luo Wu looked proud.
"Kill a hundred people?"
A word flashed in Wang Xuance's mind and he continued: "The Qin Dynasty has the Iron Eagle Guards, the Han Dynasty has the Xianden Camp, the Fallen Camp, and the Baijie Soldiers, the Eastern Jin Dynasty has the Beifu Soldiers, and the Holy Emperor has the Xuanjia Soldiers. How do they compare?"
Luo Wu thought about it seriously and said confidently: "The difference between an eagle and a sparrow is that our Guards are eagles!"
"hiss!"
Wang Xuance looked at the carriage with a shocked face. He did not doubt Luo Wu's words, but he could not figure out how to make such a powerful soldier. Seeing that Qin Huaidao in the carriage did not deny or explain, he looked at Luo Wu again.
Luo Wu smiled proudly and said, "Don't believe it?"
"It's not that I don't believe it, it's just unbelievable and unbelievable." Wang Xuance said truthfully. Who knows that the elite soldiers of the Qin and Han Dynasties are famous and powerful in the world?
"Every member of the Guards can fly into the sky. Who dares to do any of the elite soldiers you mentioned?"
"ah?"
Wang Xuance suddenly rang out. One night, the Li family's mansion in Zhao County was bombed into rubble. I heard that it was caused by someone flying from the sky. I didn't expect it to be the Guards. It seemed that I still knew too little about the King of Han, but he soon became excited and followed.
The mysterious and powerful King of Han has such a strong army, why should he be afraid?
Saying this, the carriage came to the door of the Dongshi shop unknowingly.
The shop has been reorganized and stocked with goods, and it reopened yesterday.
Many customers came in and out, and business seemed to be good. Qin Huaidao got off the carriage and motioned for Wang Xuance to follow. The two walked into the shop and took a look. Many young women were gathered around, chirping and smelling something. Xiaoyu was given to everyone.
He explained carefully and looked very excited.
Wang Xuance came forward and saw that everyone was holding a box. Someone opened the box and took out a green soap-like object. He sniffed it hard and felt intoxicated. A faint fragrance floated over. Wang Xuance was a little nervous.
What is this and why have I never seen it before?
"Xiao Yu'er, can you give me a hundred boxes of this scent and have it delivered to your door? Madam is a little anxious to wait." A woman asked eagerly.
"I also have a hundred boxes."
"I have fifty boxes."
"..."
Everyone was chirping at the numbers, fearing that they would be gone.
Xiaoyu said with a smile on his face: "Don't worry, everyone, we have enough supplies this time, so don't worry about not having it. I'll make a note of it for you first, and I'll arrange for someone to deliver it to your door soon. I guarantee it will be all available."
Wang Xuance retreated to Qin Huaidao and asked in a low voice: "King of Han, what is this?"
"Soap, the latest product, soap for decontamination, used for washing clothes, etc. Soap also has the same function, but it is used for washing face and body. It leaves a fresh fragrance after washing, and the body and skin will be very comfortable. It is most suitable for ladies."
"hiss--"
Wang Xuance was not stupid. His eyes lit up, as if he saw a golden mountain approaching. Chang'an City was in no shortage of ladies, young ladies, and talented women. They were all wealthy owners. He quickly asked: "What's the price?"
"Always, one box!"
"What about the cost?" Wang Xuance asked.
Qin Huaidao stretched out a finger and smiled without saying a word.
Of course Wang Xuance knew that it was not just one penny, no matter how cheap it was, it could not be one penny, or it could be consistent, and there was only one value in the middle, which was ten pence.
The cost is ten coins, and the price is sold for a thousand coins. How many times the profit is this?
Wang Xuance didn't dare to do the math. It was too subversive and his heart couldn't bear it. If he had known this, why would he have read the books of saints and sages? Instead, he just read miscellaneous books and made something to sell. He would have become rich long ago and wouldn't be able to afford a house.
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At this time, a large group of women came over. Judging from their attire, they were either rich ladies or official wives. The women who were surrounding Xiaoyu before were all maids in the house. When they saw this group of women approaching, they quickly got out of the way.
Among the people Qin Huaidao saw coming, Yu Zhang stood out among them. He did not go up to recognize him, but took Wang Xuance away and stepped aside, intending to take a look before talking.
Yuzhang did not see Qin Huaidao, who was holding Princess Sizi of Jinyang in his hand. Everyone was looking at Xiaoyu.
Xiaoyu recognized this group of ladies, the rich lady, and quickly saluted: "Slave Xiaoyu has met Princess Jinyang, Princess Yuzhang, and several county heads, miss."
"No gifts, I heard that the Han Palace has new products, let's take a look." Yu Zhang said with a smile.
"Thank you, princess." Xiaoyu saluted again and took out a box.
The sandalwood box had carvings on it, which was antique and looked very exquisite. Xiaoyu slowly opened the box, revealing twelve small glass bottles inside, neatly arranged. There was also a glass mirror inside the lid, which was clear and translucent.