After all, the housekeeper takes care of the entire residence and is responsible for the security of the residence, daily accommodation, food and accommodation, personnel training, etc.
It happened that Temujin Dali had served as the general bodyguard and cook, and had traveled to the north and south of the Tang Dynasty. With his qualifications, he was very suitable for the "housekeeper".
The only flaw is that Temujin is not flexible enough and does not know how to observe words and emotions. However, this does not matter. I will just teach him well later.
"How about it, Dali, this is a rare opportunity."
"I..." Temujin fell into a deep composure for a while. It seemed that he had no confidence.
Just then the old butler appeared. He patted Temujin Dali's shoulder with his hand: "You can do it. Master Mu and I both believe in you. Why not give it a try."
"Old man, do you really want to leave?"
"Yes, it's no good if you don't recognize your age when you get older... So I hope you can take over my position and serve Lord Mu well in the future."
The old housekeeper looked at Temujin vigorously with his eyes sincerely and had high hopes.
In fact, the old housekeeper and Temujin Dali did not know each other for a long time, but in a short period of time, he took care of Temujin Dali, and for this reason the two formed a rare friendship.
When the old housekeeper asked Muchuan to resign a while ago, he took the initiative to recommend Temujin Dali.
Although Temujin has not been in the mansion for a long time, he is loyal and capable. If he can become a housekeeper, he will definitely be able to help Muchuan.
Now, after being encouraged by the old housekeeper, Temujin Dali seemed to have figured it out, so he turned to Muchuan and said, "I hope I can live up to Master Mu's expectations! I am willing to take up this position and work hard for you until my death!"
"
"Haha, there's no need to be so emphatic."
In this way, Muchuan can be regarded as having a new butler.
Of course, given that Temujin Dali is still unfamiliar with many things in the Shangshu's mansion, especially the servants, maids, guards, etc. in the mansion.
For this reason, the old butler will not leave so soon. During this period of time, the old butler will take Temujin Dali with him first, and will only leave after Dali becomes familiar with him.
However, just after Muchuan appointed Temujin Dali, guards came outside the mansion to report.
"Report! Master Mu, a young master who calls himself Fang Cheng comes to ask for an audience."
The short-haired guard said.
Hearing that it was Fang Cheng, Muchuan asked someone to lead him in.
In the main hall of the front hall, Temujin Dali, the old housekeeper, Su Mingzhu and others have all left. They are also sensible and know to leave a space for Muchuan and Fang Cheng to talk.
But Fang Cheng looked a little strange, his facial features were tense and his movements were stiff, as if something was wrong.
"Hey, Brother Fang, what's wrong with you?
This time you came to me and it didn’t look like you were asking for tea, could you be asking me for help if you have something?”
"You guessed it right, I really have something to ask you..." Fang Cheng seemed reluctant, but still told him about the trouble he had encountered.
After hearing the whole story, Muchuan couldn't help but laugh: "So that's how it is, but isn't it normal?
This is commercialization!”
Why is it easy for businessmen to make huge profits?
Especially the group of people who first ran commerce in ancient times?
It is precisely because merchants use "price opacity" when buying and selling products, making it difficult for buyers to collect information and other mechanisms to generate profits.
Muchuan took the lead in launching a number of economic reforms, which would accelerate the development of commerce throughout the Tang Dynasty, shape the market order, and improve the circulation of commodity logistics.
If a large businessman like Fang Cheng goes all out to expand in the early stage, he will easily face increased operating costs and be unable to make ends meet in the later stage.
After Muchuan explained, he couldn't help but said with a joking smile: "Brother Fang, you can't blame me, I have warned you before."
"Did you remind me?
When did this happen?"
"Two months ago, didn't I ask you to be careful and not open the shop too fast?"
After being reminded by Muchuan, Fang Cheng finally remembered that such a thing did happen three months ago.
Three months ago, the imperial court had implemented a number of policies to reduce taxes and encourage economic and trade. In addition, farmers in the northeast provided sufficient silk products. Fangcheng vaguely realized that this was a rare business opportunity.
For this reason, Fang Cheng mortgaged the land and obtained large sums of money from pawn shops to open more shops.
Muchuan did warn him at that time, but how could Fang Cheng listen? The economy of the entire Chang'an City had become prosperous, and the people were getting richer and richer.
The increase in consumption power means that the goods in Fang's shop are easier to sell, and then there will be a steady stream of money coming in, and you can make a lot of money.
In the end, Fang Cheng's wishful thinking was obviously wrong, and he regretted it, but it was useless to worry about these things now. Fang Cheng asked timidly: "So what's going on?
Even you can’t help?”
"Of course I can help. Not only can I solve your urgent needs, I can even make you rich!"
"real or fake!"
Fang Cheng's eyes were wide open and his face was full of horror. He didn't know how Muchuan could help him.
In fact, isn't it easy to help Fang Cheng?
You must know that Muchuan was the Minister of Household Affairs, the core official in charge of the economic lifeline of the Tang Dynasty.
Muchuan sat on a round chair and said cheerfully while drinking tea: "Do you know sugar, soy sauce, chili sauce and other seasonings?"
"of course I know!"
When it comes to these food seasonings, Fang Chengcheng gets excited.
Naturally, there was no such thing as sugar or soy sauce during the Tang Dynasty. They only appeared after the Song Dynasty.
However, because of Muchuan, these things appeared in advance! Muchuan took advantage of the authority of the Ministry of Finance to build a "royal workshop" to produce sugar, soy sauce, chili sauce, etc.
Currently, there are sugar, soy sauce and other food seasonings circulating in the market, but the circulation volume is very small and they are only supplied to specific officials and nobles.
Now that Fang Cheng heard Muchuan mentioning those food condiments, he seemed to have something in mind and asked, "Do you want me to sell those condiments?"
"Exactly."
"Oh my god, did you really let me sell it?
Lord Muchuan, are you simply my reborn parent?"
Fang Cheng's voice trembled and he burst into tears of gratitude.
Things are rare and expensive, not to mention things like sugar and soy sauce that are deeply loved by the aristocratic children of Chang'an City. If they can be sold, they will definitely make a lot of money. Fang Cheng is certainly grateful for this.
However, Fang Cheng was grateful too early. Muchuan, the Minister of Household Affairs, could not abuse his power for personal gain.
"Although these condiments are sold by you, the pricing is not determined by you."
"What's the meaning……"
"Soy sauce, sugar and other condiments will be priced close to cost price."
