Early in the morning on the seventeenth day of the first lunar month of the thirty-first year of Kangxi's reign, two carriages left the palace one after another and headed south of the city. Sitting in the carriages were Jin Xi and Yinzhen, who were preparing to go to the south of the Yangtze River for their honeymoon.
people.
On this trip, Yinzhen did not bring many guards.
First, there were seven groups of dragons, tigers, eagles, leopards, pythons, phoenixes and foxes. Except for the Feng group, which was dispatched by Jin Xi, the other six groups had been sent by him to six other large cities with prosperous circulation outside the capital to prepare for the establishment of branches of the commerce headquarters.
Secondly, after the establishment of the Sifang Yi Alliance, the four groups of the Wind, Rain, Thunder and Lightning went to Jiangsu, Zhejiang, southern Yunnan, Shuntian, and western Sichuan to establish Yi Alliance strongholds, which could not only assist the other three parties of the Sifang Yi Alliance to smoothly carry out their respective trades.
Operations can also accumulate more contacts for the future trading head office.
If you want to establish a large-scale commercial and trade organization throughout the Qing Dynasty and even overseas, without sufficient manpower, material resources, and land resources, it will undoubtedly be difficult and impossible to achieve.
Therefore, until Qi Ying, who is known as the "Devil Master", trains the next batch of capable assistants and secret guards, only Qi Zi will be left to look after him in the capital. As for the Feng group assigned to Jinxi, currently except for Feng Yi, they are still
Jinxi's hidden guards were closely guarding her, and the other ten people were also sent to various places by her.
Office. One person guards Uranala Mansion, two people guard Xiaotangshan, two people guard Zhuangzi in Fangshan, and the remaining five people join "Fruit Language", "Huaguo Winery", and "Honey Language Aromatherapy" as managers.
"Fang", "Xunfang Cloth Art Museum" and "Xiteng Teahouse" are convenient for protecting various industries.
Therefore, the nine members of the Qi Zi generation who stayed in the capital had an arduous task on their shoulders.
In fact, Qi Yi, as the successor of Qi Ying, has been hiding in the dark to protect Yinzhen and almost never appeared in front of people. Qi Er, Qi San, Qi Si, Qi Wu and Qi Wu arrived in the capital from Longxi because of their good skills.
, they always took turns accompanying Yinzhen. One group traveled with Yinzhen, and the other group stationed at Nansuo. As for who went and who stayed, it was up to them to decide by guessing.
On this trip, the drivers were Qi Si and Qi Wu. Qi Er and Qi San could not beat Qi Si and Qi Wu in guessing this time, so they had to stay in Nansuo and watch the group leave the capital eagerly. They traveled south to enjoy the scenery. The envy in their hearts
ah……
As for the four people from Qi Liu to Qi Jiu, they respectively led the nine teams under Qi Zi and held many positions. They not only had to protect the various properties under their master's name, but also stabilized the newly built sticky poles in various parts of the capital.
.As soon as I have some free time, I have to make preparations for the business branch in Heyeshan.
Thinking about it this way, it seems reasonable that Yinzhen only has two secret guards, Qi Si and Qi Wu, who work part-time as coachmen.
After the carriage left the inner city, it picked up speed. It was expected to arrive at the border town on the southern edge of the capital before dark. Fortunately, the two carriages were modified before departure. Jinxi's car also had a specially paved
The spring cushions made in Europe have very good shock absorption effect. Although it cannot be compared with later generations of cars, it is already very stable compared with ordinary carriages. At least, you will not feel soreness in the back, buttocks and feet after sitting for half a day.
.
And the layout inside is also quite elegant.
After all, she would have to travel on the road for half a month. It would be more comfortable to leave things unpacked. When she arrived in Jiangnan, she was afraid that she would not have the energy to continue traveling.
Therefore, there are all kinds of snacks, books and picture albums, tea, chess and musical instruments to pass the time. There are also several very novel casual games, which are popular chess and cards brought to them by Captain Locke from France.
As for the relatively simple large carriage at the back, there were Jiangrui and Xizhu, as well as half a carriage filled with specialties from the capital as souvenirs.
This time going south, Yinzhen not only plans to travel with Jinxi, but also wants to introduce her to Bu's close subordinates in Jiangnan, visit a few upright officials, and inspect the management of the Jiangnan water system... In addition,
, if time permits, he also wants to take her to Ningbo Port to see the European-made ship that is exclusive for two people...
Therefore, a three-month vacation may sound like a long time, but it is actually not very relaxing.
"Fortunately, the eldest brother's marriage has finally been confirmed, and we have to wait for the second brother... I don't know if his love for Miss Fu'er can match time... After a year and a half, if his desire for her really fades away,
Wouldn't it be a shock to Miss Fu'er..." Jin Xi sat cross-legged on a soft cushion, with a book on travels to the south of the Yangtze River on her lap, and sighed as she looked out the window at the rapidly passing scenery.
Ever since she met Qu Fuler, the former top girl in Guangniyuan, and had a brief conversation with her, Jinxi admired Qi Chen's vision. It must be said that Qu Fuler has become her second sister-in-law.
of absolute strength.
It's a pity that her current identity is too embarrassing. Fei Yanggu and Yinzhen's decision is the safest, which is to send Qu Fuler away first, and after a period of settling, return with another more peaceful identity...
It's just that Qi Chen must not forget her by then. Otherwise, he will let down Qu Fuler's heart. After all, when going south this time, she will not only become sworn brothers and sisters with Luo An, but also join the
The head office of commerce and trade in Jinling. From being a top brothel owner who only knew talents, to moving to a trading house to learn all kinds of business matters, the process was not without hardship.
However, when Jinxi talked about the difficulty of getting in and out of the market, Qu Fuler's eyes were not as helpless and worried as Jinxi expected, but full of persistence: "I am not afraid of hardship. The hardest time.
Everything has passed. Now, there are so many people willing to help us escape from the sea, so this little pain is nothing! What’s more, your decision is not wrong, I can’t let everyone
Chen couldn't raise his head. Although I firmly believe that I am innocent, how many people will believe me if I stay here... Fujin, I am willing to learn. Although I don't expect to be as successful as you, I also don't expect to be as successful as you in the future.
Chen is suffering because of me... If half a year is not enough, then one year, if one year is not enough, then two years... I just ask him to be willing to wait for me... wait for a brand new me to come back to him..."
What a silly girl! Jin Xi’s eyes were filled with tears and she was completely moved. No matter what, she would help Qu Fuler and Qi Chen and help them achieve a happy marriage.
Of course, the prerequisite is that her second brother, who has a fiery temperament that is not inferior to Amma, should be a bloody man who will stick with him once he is recognized!
"Don't worry, based on my knowledge of Qi Chen, he is not a person who will give up easily." Yinzhen persuaded with a smile. He brewed tea neatly in his hand, filled their cups, and handed a cup to Empress Jinxi.
, I began to taste it leisurely.
, "If I have time, I really want to go to the tea mountains in Fujian. Last time I paid tribute to Dahongpao, Huang Ama only rewarded me with one or two. The taste... is really amazing. I thought, if it is feasible, we will buy it
Come down the mountain..."
"Okay! You can just round up all the tea mountains all over the country." Jin Xi couldn't help laughing: "Anyway, it hasn't been nationalized yet. Even if the word monopoly is placed on your head, no one would dare to
Let’s be more serious with you. Besides, the demand for exported tea is increasing, maybe in a little while
Soon, Huang Ama will also discover the business opportunities, so why not let's start it first. By then, if he wants to taste good tea, it depends on whether we are willing to give it to him. Haha..." When I think of Kangxi's desire to see their husband and wife,
Both of them had expressions on their faces that they could only taste the exquisite tea, and they couldn't help but feel happy.
Yinzhen listened to her suggestion and nodded in agreement, "There are horse gangs in southern Yunnan, Shangwu League in Shuntian, and along the canal in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, there are both Cao gangs and our own trading company headquarters. In Huizhong and Hexi,
The Fox Group and the Electric Group are already working hard to establish a stronghold, I believe it will not be difficult to do so."
"Well, if you ask me, it's enough to participate in a few famous tea seed bases in later generations. Do you really want to monopolize it?" In fact, just controlling a few famous tea seed bases is enough for them.
Jin Xi counted with his fingers the very famous tea varieties of later generations: Wuyi Dahongpao, Dongding Oolong, West Lake Longjing, Huangshan Maofeng, South Yunnan Pu'er, Lushan Yunwu, Anxi Tieguanyin, Dongting Biluochun... If it can be done in these few days...
Purchase a tea mountain in a tea village and establish your own tea production base. In a few years, the total profit of the business will increase several times.
Nowadays, the price of the tea Captain Torok brought to Europe has jumped to a very high price. If foreigners like Locke and others were not familiar with the tea ceremony, they could only follow the sales model that Yinzhen had envisioned in advance. Otherwise, they should be able to make more money.
many.
Yinzhen pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said affirmatively: "Mere participation is not enough. If the business of the Qing Dynasty wants to make great achievements, it must be a monopoly. Of course, I will not go to small-scale private tea farmers who produce and sell their own tea.
What I want to prevent...what I want to monopolize is the large-volume tea trade and official targeted procurement."
For example, what he wants to build is a nationwide tribute tea garden. The tea that will flow into the official royal family in the future can only come from his own tea farmers. He will not take the initiative to cut off their livelihoods, but he will hire these tea farmers.
The income model of tea farmers with monthly salary plus year-end commission has inspired more and more individual tea farmers to voluntarily join his tea garden organization to serve his tea garden, truly realizing a one-stop service of tea planting, production, production and sales.
"Since you already have a plan in mind, let's give it a try. Let's just consider the tea business as the first large-scale industry established after the establishment of our commercial bank." Jinxi supported with a smile, "However, the commercial bank
Are you sure about the name?"
"Your Jiuzhou is pretty good." Yinzhen took a sip of tea and said with a smile.
"Yes, Wuyang is also very good...but don't you think that although these names are grand, they are very eye-catching?" Jinxi couldn't hear the teasing in his words, so she pouted in frustration.
, "If Huang Ama finds out, who knows if he will suspect that we have different intentions..."
Although she knew very well that even if Yinzhen, the fourth prince, was the Yongzheng Emperor according to later generations, he was not interested in that high and powerful position. But Kangxi didn't know, or maybe he wanted to seize the throne of the useless prince.
Where is the position?
"Then let's change to something more low-key." Yinzhen frowned and smiled.
"Have you already thought about it?" Seeing his confident expression, Jin Xi leaned towards him curiously, "Let's talk about it."
"The time has not come yet." Yinzhen reached out and flicked her forehead, shaking his head with a smile.
Jin Xi couldn't help but curl her lips, what, even the name must be kept secret, luckily she showed him the pile of names that seemed to be quite meaningful that she had thought through... (To be continued)