If the workshop group is regarded as a factory that produces elixirs, then if you want to maintain the operation of the factory, front-end raw material procurement and back-end product sales must be priority. This is only the most basic business common sense for Gu Chen.
However, the common sense of the earth is not the common sense of the Chenghuang people, and certainly not the common sense of the masters.
Most of the masters are the kind of technical nerds who know everything in their own field, but become blind as soon as they take half a step. In addition, elixirs and pots are basically scarce commodities in the market. As long as they are made, they will be sure.
Can be sold. Under such circumstances, no workshop master will take the time to delve into what business is. People like Gu Chen who have a clear concept of production and consumption can be said to be even rarer than rare.
If the master himself lacks business concepts, the secretary who assists the master will have an extra hard time. Wu Zhen often listens to the complaints and complaints from his fellow secretaries, but Gu Chen doesn't seem to have this problem.
From the first time they got to know each other, Wu Zhen's evaluation of Gu Chen was "an extremely smart and intelligent young man." But now that he heard about Gu Chen's idea for the business team, the female secretary's evaluation of him could be said to have gone up to a higher level. In fact, it can be said that Gu Chen's evaluation has reached a new level.
Not many workshop masters can grasp the key points of management as quickly as Gu Chen! Originally, Wu Zhen planned to let Gu Chen understand workshop management from the basics, but now it seems that he only needs to mention a few key points.
"...It seems that the young master has grasped the key point very well. Materials and sales are indeed two key links in the operation of the workshop." The female secretary cast a look of approval at someone. "But since Gewufang is known as
If you make a living by refining elixirs, there is one more key point that you have missed."
"There's another key? What?"
"That's the 'medicine spectrum'." Wu Zhen said in a solemn tone.
Each elixir has its own unique recipe. For example, what materials are needed to make the medicine, what is the proportion of each ingredient, etc., are all recorded in detail in its recipe. To use a modern concept as an analogy, the recipe is
It is equivalent to the exclusive patent document of the Fang Group, which is its core business secret.
Except for ordinary elixirs like Xiao Yu Shui, the medicinal formulas of mid-to-high-grade elixirs that are somewhat valuable are all exclusive to their respective refining shops. For example, the reason why Phoenix Spiritual Water is sold at a sky-high price is because of its precious materials and difficult refining.
In addition to the factors, its medicinal spectrum has always been monopolized by Tianfengfang in the capital, which is also an important factor.
It can be said that the number of medicinal formulas mastered by a medicine refining shop directly determines the size of its group and its status in the community. It is especially important for newly established medicine refining shops. However, even so, there is no good way to collect medicine recipes.
It's conceivable.
The private workshop team all regard medicinal formulas as their property and life, and they will not change hands casually no matter how high the price is. As for the imperial court, although they have collected many medicinal formulas and prescriptions, these prescriptions are usually only authorized to Xiao Zao and above.
Even if he wanted to, he couldn't touch Gu Chen, the master of the field who was about to create the throne.
In the end, Gu Chen either had to rely on chance to obtain some medicinal formulas, or he had no choice but to try to develop new elixirs. Of course, no matter which path was taken, it was not easy.
"...That's what happened."
After hearing what the female secretary said, Gu Chen looked like he had a toothache.
No matter what kind of elixir is refined, its essence is the process of extracting the spirit Brahma with the essence of transformation. Therefore, the hand medicine recipe has become the core competitiveness of the medicine refining shop. For example, Tianfengfang, which is located at the top of the pyramid, even if they only have
The profit from refining a bottle of Phoenix Spiritual Water is enough to make Gewufang specialize in refining Xiaoyu Water for several years without eating or drinking.
Whether you want to improve the status of Gewufang or improve the team's ability to make money, collecting medicinal records will be a persistent task in the future. Gu Chen nodded vigorously and wrote down this important point.
"In addition, if you want to purchase materials, there are many trading companies selling materials in Liyang City. If the rare materials are not easy to find in the trading companies, you can also entrust the pioneers to help collect them. As long as you issue a collection request at Fangzao Division, you can get most of them in the end.
It's what I wanted, but of course the price is definitely more expensive than ordinary materials." Wu Zhen introduced earnestly, changing the topic to a new point.
"Some alchemy shops will also establish cooperative relationships with pioneer organizations that they are familiar with, so that they have the opportunity to obtain precious materials collected by the pioneers, and the prices will be more favorable. Of course, for example, those who personally go to the outside world to collect materials
It’s ridiculous, you just haven’t heard of it.”
"...I'm very sorry." Gu Chen lowered his head again.
"Speaking of which, Master, the Xiao Yu Shui you refined seems to have a pretty good reputation among the pioneers. Although selling the elixir directly to the pioneers would be more profitable, opening a store would be too much of a burden for the newly established group, Master.
Selling the elixir to a trading company is a wiser choice." Wu Zhen approved.
"However, dealing with trading companies is troublesome. If you are not careful, you will step into a trap, and sometimes you will encounter malicious price restrictions. If you don't have the assistance of capable management personnel, it is better to be cautious in this regard."
"Huh? That's what that means..." There are insufficient resources to open a store, and it's easy to be cheated when cooperating with trading companies. It seems that it is a problem for the newly established medicine refinery to advance or retreat.
"Of course there is a way." The female secretary curved her lips in an elegant arc, and finally brought up the topic of this visit. "For the alchemy house, accepting official commissions is a way to save worry and make money."
"Official commission?"
"Well, elixirs are originally consumables. The Liyang Prefecture Division has to manage the entire Liyang area, and the demand for elixirs is quite strong. It would be better to say that this is the reason why the Fangzao Division was originally established." Female Secretary
Shu explained with a wry smile. "The number of elixirs ordered by the government is relatively large, and the price is the same as the market. Although the quality requirements for elixirs are relatively high, there should be no problem according to your approach, sir."
"So, it's equivalent to a government order, right?"
Gu Chen scratched his cheek to understand what Wu Zhen said. After all, no matter what dynasty or generation, government orders are the source of huge profits. Compared with the troublesome model of refining elixirs and then selling them in Rishengchang, accepting government orders
After that, the elixir can be mass-produced directly, which will be much higher in terms of efficiency and process.
However, according to common sense on earth, there are often a lot of restrictions attached to government orders. When Gu Chen raised questions, he received an affirmative answer from the female secretary.
"Yes. To accept an official commission, you have to be at least a small-level boss. However, this order has been delayed for too long, and it will be re-audited if it is not kept up with. If Gewufang is willing to follow up, it will be a great help.
Already."
Wu Zhen said that this was a special case, which made Gu Chen feel relieved.
"Well, can you tell me the content of the commission?"
"Okay, there are a total of five hundred bottles of 'Zhengqi Water' and two hundred bottles of 'Cleaning Water'. The commission fee is tentatively two thousand silver coins, and the deposit is 30% of the reward amount. As for the time limit, please be sure to complete it within two weeks.
, this commission can no longer be delayed." Wu Zhen said, taking out the power of attorney stamped with the official seal from his briefcase, and handed it over with both hands.
Two thousand silver coins are equivalent to one million copper coins.
Gu Chen, who received the power of attorney, was speechless when he heard it. He secretly thought that it was indeed a government order, and it was a bold move. While looking down at the power of attorney, Gu Chen also briefly calculated the remuneration and conditions in his mind, and then he couldn't help but frown.
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"Wu Sishu, I have a small question." Gu Chen held up the power of attorney and said helplessly. "I have collected medicinal formulas like 'Xiao Yu Shui' and 'Zheng Qi Shui' before, but 'Cleaning Dust Water'
I haven't read the recipe, so I can't make it even if I want to."
"About this, sir, please don't worry." The female secretary's mouth curved with confidence, and she looked up at the bamboo basket placed next to the coffee table. "Congratulations on the establishment of the Creation Workshop. I especially bring it to you.