Chapter 370 Only women and villains are difficult to raise
When Zhu Youxiao was tinkering with carpentry and steam engines in Prince Lu's Mansion, Zheng Haizhu would talk to him about the cost of raw materials and labor costs whenever he had time to see him. The main purpose was to instill in him the basic common sense that everything cost money.
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao remembered this small wooden dove cart, plus the brocade clothes worn by the figures in the car. Master Zheng said that even if Zhu Youxiao, a brilliant handicraftsman, should be paid twice as much as ordinary craftsmen, the whole piece
The thing was sold for five taels of silver, and a profit was made.
As a result, the sales doubled today.
Zhu Youxiao is actually very soft-hearted. Even though he was teased and scolded by Empress Xili since childhood, the kindness in his nature has not faded much.
Now, seeing that the buyer had spent too much money and kowtowed to him, he was quite embarrassed. He quickly raised his hand to ask the housekeeper and the boy in brocade clothes to stand up. He wiped away his reserved look and asked pleasantly: "What's your family name?"
Are you from a gentry family, or are you a businessman?"
The butler was old and bold, and had a sharp tongue. He hurriedly reported: "I'm going back to your highness. The owner of the house is surnamed Cui. His ancestors were originally kite makers in Weifang. After accumulating some possessions, he moved to Qufu, which is close to the canal. He sold a variety of goods.
There are a lot more. This is the young master in the family. The eldest young master listens to the advice of his grandparents and concentrates on studying and taking exams."
"Oh, your surname is not Kong," Zhu Youxiao looked at Cao Huachun, "I thought that all the big families in Qufu were surnamed Kong."
Although Zhu Youxiao had already developed a dislike for Yan Shenggong's mansion in his heart, this remark about someone whose surname was not Kong was just mentioned casually and had no deep meaning.
However, when it comes to Cao Huachun, a man whose mind spins faster than the wheels of a cart, his careless words immediately become the perfect source of inspiration.
Cao Huachun then stepped forward with a kind face, and seemed to be condescending, holding the hand of Young Master Cui who was carrying the wooden wheel cart. He walked towards the crowd and spoke in a plain voice: "Fellows, Your Highness believes that the family that has set an example for good deeds has the surname Kong.
Unexpectedly, um, ah, haha, my surname is Cui. Well, our Royal Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, on behalf of the border guards, thanked Mr. Cui for his understanding of the righteousness."
The onlookers at the south gate of Qufu are the same as those in front of the Confucius Temple in Qufu. There are also many scribes who are not named Confucius.
The traffickers and lackeys listen to the music for a while, but the thoughtful scholars only listen to the tune.
What a great opportunity to show off in front of the prince today!
So, not long after Cao Huachun finished speaking, another man with elegant clothes and good appearance squeezed into the front row, bowed deeply and showed his identity: "Caomin Qufu student Zhao Qing, Zhao Zilong's Zhao, Haiyan Heqing's
In the Qing Dynasty, although the common people only had the headscarves of scholars, how could they forget about the country's worries despite their low status! Although the common people's families are not well-off, they are willing to give one hundred taels today, and please give me a piece of ingenious workmanship."
"Okay!" Cao Huachun raised his voice and put his hat on the opponent's head, "Mr. Zhao, you are really an example for me, the Ming Dynasty scholar. We wish you an early title on the gold list!"
Zhu Youxiao, who was sitting on the chair behind Cao Huachun, was like a newcomer who had just debuted on the stage and won a lot of applause. The previous apprehension and some regrets disappeared, replaced by excitement that was enough to guide quick action.
Zhu Youxiao no longer even cared about the airs of noble status, and chose a wooden box from the box ahead of Cao Huachun's rhythm.
Cao Huachun exclaimed "Ouch", held the wooden box in both hands, faced the crowd, and said in an exaggerated tone: "This is the book box that His Highness made for himself. All the books he read during the tour are packed in it. The nanmu material has already changed
It's precious gold, and what's even more remarkable is that the carving on the lid of this box is the grand occasion of our Ming Dynasty's victory over the Hongmao fleet in the Fujian Sea, and it was also carved by His Highness."
When delivering the box to Mr. Zhao, Dundun warned: "It is a priceless treasure, Mr. Zhao cherishes it."
Mr. Zhao's family is also from a farming and studying family with a good foundation. He usually goes to Yanzhou with his students to listen to music and appreciate girls, and all he pays is fifty taels of land. A hundred taels of silver is nothing to him.
A person who is close to the royal family and has a reputation of showing loyalty to the court is really a good deal to go to the top of Mount Tai.
Mr. Zhao was holding the carved wooden box, and he was so excited that he opened his mouth to praise him much more smoothly than he usually wrote eight-legged articles. He encouraged the scribes and non-members who knew him from far and near to quickly donate their money.
All of a sudden, the hawkers and country bumpkins in the crowd were pushed back by the elegantly dressed scholars and businessmen. They staggered and muttered, "These gentlemen who usually cannot carry their shoulders or lift their hands have arrived."
At critical moments, his power cannot be underestimated.
Cao Huachun's smile did not change, but he quickly shouted to the guards and young gentlemen to maintain order.
Not long after, the boxes around Zhu Youxiao were all empty.
The businessmen's minds were always spinning fast. The few merchants who had not snatched the wood crafts left the scholar who was still asking if there was anything in the sedan that could be invited. They pestered Cao Huachun with a face full of earnestness and said: "Father, let's
Each person presented a thousand taels of silver notes, and could you please give His Highness a calligraphy treasure? Let's hang it up and admire it every day."
"Sure," Cao Huachun nodded and called a little fireman over, "You, go get the pen from the sedan chair and write it down for all these righteous men."
In such a lively and peaceful scene, Zhu Youxiao, who was already surrounded by Ouchi guards, looked across the heads.
He finally saw the red robes coming in a hurry.
"Master Zheng," Zhu Youxiao said to Zheng Haizhu as if he had handed in his homework again and again before, "I haven't asked Cao Banban to count it carefully. I roughly calculated that I should have five thousand taels of silver to raise wages today.
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Then, the young prince glanced at the expressions of the Confucian Mansion and the Ministry of Rites, reacted and added: "Master Zheng, I just want to share my worries for Lord Long Live and for the military department of the Ming Dynasty's Hubu Department. If there is any
If there is anything wrong with it, I will make it clear to Mr. Long Live and Master Sun after I return to Beijing. This move is due to my own will and has nothing to do with Master Zheng or Mr. Wang."
Kong Shangyi, Kong Yinzhi's uncle and nephew heard this and cursed in their hearts, Daming, I have offended a Bodhisattva in the sky. The good-natured eldest son of the emperor was taught by a witch to be more pretentious than an actor.
I only heard Zheng Haizhu sighing and saying: "Your Highness, I feel sad to hear what you said. Our Ming Dynasty is rich and fertile, with fertile fields everywhere. How could it be that in order to raise wages, the eldest son of a noble man like Sima Xiangru had to work as a wine seller?"
situation."
At this time, Cao Huachun came up and asked Zhu Youxiao for instructions: "The chair that my brother is sitting on has a silk merchant named Li who offered five thousand taels of silver. Can we sell it?"
"Sell," Zhu Youxiao stared at Kong Yinzhi without fear, and responded to Cao Huachun, "Master Zheng said that each of the border troops received two taels of silver per month, five thousand taels, which is equivalent to hundreds of sergeants a year.
military pay.”
Kong Yinzhi's eyes suddenly shrank, and the harsh slander and sarcasm towards the Zhu family a moment ago disappeared completely.
Kong Shangyi's fighting spirit became fierce again.
He was never willing to accept it. The Confucius Mansion, which had the words "Teacher of All Times" hanging on the lintel, was just being played around by women and young boys.
Our ancestors said that only women and villains are difficult to raise.
What is difficult? If money is thrown away, what else is difficult in the world?
Kong Shangyi did not believe that there would be women in the world who were not greedy for money.