Jingdezhen is smoky and the temperature is much higher than in Nanchang, which is really unfriendly to His Majesty the King of Chu.
So after finalizing the big framework, Lao Liu left the investment inspection team to discuss follow-up matters while he prepared to return.
Before leaving, he called Shen Rong, Zhu He and other key personnel to him and gave him instructions.
"You have also seen in the past few days that there are too many joints in this business. If someone hides something private, you will lose everything." Zhu Zhen said seriously:
"So you must pay attention to your methods and attitude, and don't ruin the relationship."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, we can handle it as you ask for it." Shen Rong nodded hurriedly.
"Yes, Your Highness is treating Corporal Cheng Qian Lixian, what qualifications do we have to show off to them?" Zhu He also quickly said respectfully.
In the final sprint of last year's competition, with full preparation and desperate courage, he rushed from thirty-sixth to twenty-eighth in one breath, fulfilling his original bold words. Not only did he save all his family property, but he also won the Get a valuable subcontractor spot in the Dyeing and Weaving Bureau.
What made him even more overjoyed was that he actually won the 'Fastest Progress Award' for jumping from 62nd in the first selection to 28th in the final. Not only did he get the opportunity to go to Beijing to pay New Year's greetings to His Highness, By chance, he was also appointed as the deputy director of the Chief of the Chu Palace, Shi Gongzheng... Although he was only of the eighth rank, he was an official subordinate to His Royal Highness the King of Chu!
In today's Jiangnan, who doesn't dream of becoming the lackey of His Royal Highness the King of Chu? He actually got a blessing in disguise and climbed to the top in one step. It's really exciting and makes you want to bark twice.
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"Okay. As long as you understand." Zhu Zhen nodded, and then ordered: "In addition, you don't want to recruit people directly, but you must first negotiate with those kiln owners for partnership. As long as they become owners, they will naturally contribute to their own business. Isn’t it better to try your best than you laymen like you who are just busy working in vain?”
"Your Highness, you can rest assured." Shen Rong and others looked at each other, and the former smiled: "We have calculated it, and what we want is a stable and convenient purchase channel. Besides, we don't know how to open a kiln and fire porcelain, so As long as those owners are willing to go over, the shares can even allow them to take a majority share."
"That's right," Zhu He agreed, "It's enough for us to earn money from exports. There's no need to take all the benefits."
"Well said, win-win cooperation is the way to go! There is no future if you always think about eating alone. If you have this awareness, it will be great." Zhu Zhen said with a happy smile:
"This way, I won't worry. If your talks collapse, I won't ask about the matters here. Once the talks are settled, don't go back to Nanchang. Just invite Cheng Qian and the others to Suzhou as guests and take them around. , take a good look at what heaven and earth mean... er, no, heaven on earth, and also take a look at where is the right place to open a kiln."
"As ordered." Shen Rong and others responded hurriedly and respectfully. In fact, there was no need for His Highness to give orders for these matters. They couldn't have thought more carefully.
"But looking at it these days, Jingdezhen's conditions are indeed unique. We in Jiangnan probably can't produce so many raw materials." Zhu He sighed. Things are like this in the world. When I think about it, it is really difficult to do it.
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"The raw materials can be imported from Jingdezhen first. They are all rubbish anyway, and water transportation is also convenient." Zhu Zhen said solemnly:
"In a word, we must turn up the kiln fire as soon as possible. Once the raw rice is cooked, there is no turning back. Then we can slowly solve the problem of raw material substitution."
"As ordered." Everyone's expressions perked up as they were waiting for his words.
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The next day, His Royal Highness the King of Chu left Jingdezhen, his loyal home, under the respectful greetings of all the people.
Because most of it was downstream, the return trip took less than a day, and he arrived outside Zhangjiang Gate early the next morning. Fourth brother, Wang Bi, Zeng Tai and Gu Yuanchen all came to the dock to pick him up.
"Oh, the fourth brother has offended the younger brother." The sixth brother pretended to salute the fourth brother.
"Hahaha, come on." The fourth child hugged his arm and said with a smile, "But you haven't been here for less than five days. It feels like I just sent you away and I came to pick you up again."
"Shouldn't I rush back quickly so that Fourth Brother can return to Beijing as soon as possible?" Lao Liu said with a smile.
"You kid, always worry about the fourth brother's affairs." Zhu Di smiled warmly and held the sixth brother's arm slightly.
"I also want to clean my ears." Lao Liu laughed.
"You guy!" Fourth brother squeezed his arm hard.
Princess Yan is going to give birth in a month. Women in these days have to go through hell when giving birth, especially the first child.
Zhu Di began to be anxious early on, worrying every day whether she would give birth prematurely? What if she was not around during the delivery? How would she survive this life if there was danger?
Still, Lao Liu couldn't stand it anymore, so he wrote to his eldest brother and asked the prince to call him back in advance so that he could stay with his wife at ease.
While in Jingdezhen, Zhu Zhen received a reply from the prince and learned that his eldest brother had given his fourth brother maternity leave, so he hurried back to Nanchang.
"When are you leaving? I'll see you off later." Lao Liu asked with a smile.
"Don't bother." The fourth child felt a little embarrassed.
"What's this?" Lao Liu was puzzled.
"I mean, I'm leaving now. I don't need to bother you to send me there again." Lao Si smiled and pointed to the Yan Throne Ship not far away with his chin: "Everything is ready, just wait.
You're back."
"Fuck..." Lao Liu couldn't help but express a strong sigh. Finally he knew what it means to return home like an arrow...
The expressions of Wang Bi, Zeng Tai and others were also a little strange. They didn't expect that this living king of hell was actually a wife slave.
"Haha, I was thinking, since there is nothing to do now, I might as well go back early." Zhu Di scratched his head in embarrassment and said with an awkward smile: "Who knows if there will be any delays on the way, I'll feel better if I leave early."
"Yes, the fourth brother is really thoughtful." Of course, Lao Liu would not embarrass the fourth brother, and hurriedly walked him down the steps: "You can go back early and accompany your father and mother. The second brother and third brother will go to the feudal lord."
Yes, they must have panicked."
"Yes, that's what I mean." Zhu Di nodded hurriedly and laughed at everyone: "It doesn't matter if my wife gives birth. What I care about is my father, the emperor, and my queen."
"Your Majesty is so loyal and filial!" Wang Bi and others quickly flattered him, and the atmosphere finally returned to normal.
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So the greeting turned into seeing off, and the sixth brother turned around to see the fourth brother on board.
The ministers consciously kept their distance so that the two highnesses could say a few words alone.
In fact, there is nothing official to talk about. We just want to ask, "Have the talks with Zeng Tai and the others been settled here?" and "Did the trip to Jingdezhen go well?"
As for the real major events, clearing the land and compiling the yellow records, they are all proceeding step by step, but there is nothing much to say.
"The thorn heads have been taken away, so you shouldn't encounter any trouble." King Yan said: "If anyone dares to jump around, I will kill him immediately!"
"No one should dare to jump around anymore." Lao Liu said with a relaxed expression: "Fourth brother doesn't have to worry about things here when he goes back. You can spend peace of mind with your sister-in-law."
"Well..." Zhu Di nodded. Just as he was about to say goodbye, he suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh, by the way, there is another trouble waiting for you. I can't help you deal with it. You can go back and figure it out yourself."
"What the hell?" Lao Liu asked in confusion, but the fourth brother laughed and didn't answer, making him confused.
