The price of eighty cents per box made Zhang Jingxiu and Tian Hong frown. They both felt that the price was a bit high.
But Shen Lie was slowly pacing in the hall, thinking to himself, the price of eighty cents per box was indeed high, but he had no choice but to do so.
The profits from catering are inherently small, so you can't just make a profit at a loss.
At this time, a bold idea came to my mind.
Shen Lie thought of a brilliant idea, so he called Tian Hong aside and muttered: "Brother Tian, I have something unclear. Please clarify my confusion."
Tian Hong said hurriedly: "Please speak."
Shen Lie's eyes turned dim and he said softly: "But I don't know where the six departments and the adults in Fusi Yamen in Beizhen usually eat their meals?"
The adults in the yamen cannot go home at noon because of their busy official duties. Most of them have to eat in the yamen, so they have a great need for food.
Tian Hong thought for a while and then said: "Sir, you are from Liubu and Beizhen Fusi. Naturally, you eat food from big restaurants on weekdays, mainly Zuixianju and Baxianzhai."
As he was talking, Tian Hong felt a little enlightened and asked curiously: "Brother Xian, do you want to do business in the Yamen?"
Shen Lie smiled and said: "Exactly!"
As Shen Lie narrated the story, he began to analyze the pros and cons for Zhang Jingxiu and Tian Hong. They found that the diners near Chaoyang Gate were mainly court officials and government servants.
The Yamen servants had to eat, and so did the officials of the Sixth Ministry and Beizhen Fusi. Sometimes even the eunuchs in the palace would come out in groups to have their teeth beaten as a sacrifice.
Such expensive lunch boxes can only be sold to wealthy adults or father-in-laws in the palace...
Then Shen Lie came up with a bold idea and said softly: "In this case, we might as well focus on adults' business."
This is called a special offer.
Zhang Jingxiu was thoughtful.
Tian Hong nodded, his eyes flashed, he slapped his thigh fiercely, and shouted softly: "This is a good idea!"
The adults and father-in-laws in the yamen are naturally not short of money. If this path can be taken, it will naturally be a huge source of wealth.
Tian Hong's eyes lit up. If this business is really successful, there will be a lot of money in the future, and he won't be afraid of big restaurants coming to steal business.
However, Tian Hong frowned again and said thoughtfully: "But... the door of Beizhen Fusi is not so easy to enter."
Can ordinary people enter the Jinyiwei headquarters?
Tian Hong felt a little guilty.
Even though he was a local emperor in the Liutiao Street area, once he entered Chaoyangmen and arrived at the Fusi Yamen in Beizhen, his small family of 100 households was really not enough to see.
Shen Lie laughed, stretched out his hand, pulled Zhang Jingxiu who was standing aside, and patted Miss Zhang's soft shoulder.
With Miss Zhang here, why should Fusi, a mere North Town official, care?
Her brother is the commander of the Royal Guards.
Tian Hong suddenly realized it, stretched out his hand, and patted his face quickly, and then burst into laughter. How could he have forgotten this?
Zhang Jingxiu was dazed on the side, and suddenly Shen Lie's big hand slapped her on the shoulder. She just stood there stupidly, and then said hesitantly: "Isn't this appropriate..."
Asking her to lead the way into Beizhen Fusi, Zhang Jingxiu always felt that this was a bit outrageous. As the daughter of the chief minister's family, she had never done anything so outrageous.
Isn’t this a pretense of public benefit?
For a moment, Zhang Jingxiu's face was a little hot and her heart was beating, and she was a little panicked.
Shen Lie rolled his eyes at her angrily, then spread his hands and whispered: "You are the boss, you can do whatever you want."
Whether you can make money every day depends entirely on you.
Tian Hong was also watching expectantly.
Soon Shen Lie spoke up again and said seductively: "The big shopkeeper clearly knows that we are going to Beizhen Fusi to sell food, and we are not paying bribes. What is so shameful about such an upright thing?"
Under Shen Lie's temptation, Zhang Jingxiu had no choice but to grit his teeth, stamp his little feet on the ground, and said carelessly: "Let's go!"
Shen Lie immediately beamed.
now it's right!
You can't hold your urine to death.
Tian Hong was also rubbing his hands excitedly, secretly glad in his heart that the decision to invest in Bianyifang and become the third shopkeeper was really the right decision.
Tian Hong said hurriedly: "I will arrange it immediately!"
With that said, he rushed out, called a few guards and helpers from outside, and quickly went to get a flatbed truck.
After a while, the group loaded the lunch boxes into the car, walked into Chaoyang Gate, and walked quickly towards Beizhen Fusi.
Before noon.
The cart filled with lunch boxes stopped in front of Fusi Yamen in Beizhen.
Shen Lie raised his head and looked at the famous Yamen across the street. He couldn't help but be slightly surprised. The Fusi Yamen in Beizhen was different from what he imagined.
It is not that there is no high lintel on the door, but instead it is a cluster of low green brick and tile buildings. At the inconspicuous door, there are a few strong men in brocade clothes standing, chatting casually.
Although the lintel is low, it exudes an indescribable and chilling aura.
Look at this yamen.
Shen Lie couldn't help but think about it. The Jinyiwei was originally a military organization and was abolished in the first year of Hongwu.
Later, it was rebuilt by Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty. After the reconstruction, the responsibilities changed. If Chengzu wanted to handle major cases, he would often hand them over directly to the Jinyiwei Town Fusi without going through the Ministry of Punishment.
The Zhenfu Division was powerful for a while, and was able to bend the law wantonly.
Chengzu used Jinyi guards to supervise and spy on officials, and also established a new Fusi in Beizhen to oversee imperial edicts and prisons.
During the Chenghua period of Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty, Fusi of Beizhen was directly responsible to the emperor, and the chief of Jinyiwei could not interfere.
Therefore, among the Jinyi Guards, the one who truly functions as a spy agency is Beizhen Fusi.
Jinyiwei and "Dongchang", the secret service agency established by Emperor Yongle, were both called "Changwei". This is the origin of Jinyiwei as a secret service agency in people's minds.
A few people were pushing a big cart and stood stupidly across the street. They immediately attracted the attention of the strong men, who walked over with swords on their waists.
Shen Lie quickly winked at Zhang Jingxiu.
It's all on you!
Zhang Jingxiu was still a little confused, but at Shen Lie's instigation, she bit her white teeth, clapped her folding fan in her hand, and went forward.
She walked to the Fusi Gate in Beizhen alone, cleared her throat and said, "Brothers..."
The words are not finished yet.
The Jin Yiwei opposite looked at her, then at Tian Hong, who was also a Jin Yiwei, but they shouted unceremoniously: "Beizhen Fusi Chongqing, please leave as soon as possible!"
Although the tone of voice was not serious, a fierce aura hit his face.
Shen Lie felt awe-struck and hurriedly jumped over, pulled Zhang Jingxiu back, and then pushed the car away without saying a word.
Several people walked to the alley in despair. Shen Lie stopped, rolled his eyes at Zhang Jingxiu and said, "Can you do it?"
Zhang Jingxiu was very embarrassed, Mingyan's pretty face turned red, and she was a little at a loss for a moment. It was obvious that the guard guard did not recognize her, Miss Zhang.
This matter is natural, how could the few soldiers guarding the gate know her...
Tian Hong could only worry, after all, he was just a small household.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
Feeling the cold eyes behind him, he still stared at these people.
Shen Lie said angrily: "Let's go back...if it doesn't work, that's it."
Zhang Jingxiu's pretty face was even more embarrassed, and she said angrily: "Who can't do it?"
But she had no choice but to chat with Shen Lie and walk muttering to the street. At this moment, a middle-aged official wearing a flying fish suit walked towards him surrounded by several guards in royal robes.
The official didn't pay attention at first, but when he passed by, he glanced casually and saw Zhang Jingxiu in Confucian robes.