Not long after, President Hu, President Xu, and Shen Sanlang also came over.
The two parties had met each other before, so Tang Shijin took them to the restaurant they had booked before.
Now it is no different than before. She is in a high position and her wealth has been officially certified. These people are afraid that she will arrive very early in the morning. As soon as Tang Shijin arrives, everyone will stand up and salute her respectfully.
Tang Shijin's attitude was modest and he returned the gift with a smile.
She didn't even have to say anything about what happened next. President Hu helped explain the matter and took out the silkworm seeds to show to these silk merchants.
Because the number was counted last night and it was enough, Tang Shijin was simply generous and let in all the people sitting here who had silkworm mills, and then each family paid 30% to 40% of the usual amount, no more than 40%, report the amount on the spot, and then sign the deed when you go to "Jin Zhikai" to get the silkworm seeds.
Everyone looked at "Jin Zhikai" several times, openly or secretly.
After all, everyone knows about apprentices, and even those who don’t know him have heard of him, but who is this one?
I have never heard of it, but I can do such an important thing for the Marquis?
Yan Baiwei is unwavering and full of posture. After all, he is indeed the "concubine", and that's true!
Tang Shijin said: "You are all experts. After this kind of silkworms are made into cocoons and silk is drawn, I hope you can give full play to your talents and see if you can make the best silk and dye the most beautiful patterns. By then I will select some of the best to be promoted to the imperial court and grant these people the title of Imperial Merchant."
Everyone is excited.
Tang Shijin changed the topic: "I came to Jiangnan for farming, but in addition to running errands for the emperor, I also have business to do. Of all of you sitting here, there must be some who are not involved in the silk business... Jiangning Mansion is prosperous and rich, what I want to do It’s a little bigger, so I bought a garden a few days ago, and I want to make it a garden specially built for women. It is temporarily named Guose Garden. Except for Tangjia Sifang, any shop related to women can be placed there. Go in..."
She raised her hand, and Qi Yaoling took out the sketch from her arms and spread it on the table.
This has already been compared to the sketch drawn by the craftsman, with vegetation, dimensions, gravel paths, etc. all added in.
Tang Shijin said: "In addition to what I have circled, I have also written down what other places are suitable for. The garden needs to be expanded and repaired. I wonder if you are interested."
That’s so interesting!
Someone said: "I wonder how the Marquis would like to choose?"
Tang Shijin smiled and said: "What is missing are twenty or thirty shops. Who can make a record of them?"
Immediately, someone stood up, took a pen and started recording.
Tang Shijin continued: "If anyone at home is engaged in this business, you can bring it to me for a look. But because I have a lot of responsibilities and am not often at home, I would like to trouble you to write as detailed as possible and clearly describe the store. The location, the years of operation, any special benefits, etc., or you can give a sample..."
She paused for a moment: "As you all know, I have good fortune, so you must not think that I am asking for a bribe, and don't be smart and give me gifts or money. If you have too much wealth, God will be angry and take it back from me. I have good fortune, I don’t have room to cry...Everyone must remember that if anyone violates this, I will tacitly assume that he does not intend to do business with me."
Everyone couldn't help but look at each other.
This is not a pretense, it is really what it says.
Tang Shijin continued: "I speak directly, so you don't need to guess what I think, just follow my words. I just want to choose the most suitable one, and then we can all work together to make this garden better."
So everyone just needs to explain their own shop clearly. After I choose it, I will naturally tell you that I can get 20 to 30% of whatever I choose, and everyone will make a fortune together."
Someone asked: "Why does Mr. Hou only run a shop for women and not for men?"
Tang Shijin said: "Although I am good at business, I am not good at everything. I have thought about it, but I am not good at many things. For example, I am not good at poetry and calligraphy. For example, although I have sold tea, I am not good at tea ceremony.
So I can’t do it.”
The man said: "Then if the common people build a garden like this and ask the Marquis to join in or open a shop, I wonder if the Marquis would be interested?"
Tang Shijin smiled.
She looked at him: "Of course, this..."
The man was a decent-looking young man. He looked to be in his twenties, but had a very calm temperament. He stood up and said respectfully: "The grassroots' surname is Xie Mingsong, and the word is Zhishu."
Tang Shijin smiled and nodded: "Thank you, boss. When you have the charter, you can come to me. I'm very much looking forward to going over the details with you."
Xie Buyu smiled anxiously and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Hou!"
Everyone had a great time chatting.
Because President Hu and President Xu were both familiar with her, and they deliberately appeared to be more familiar with her in front of others, everyone saw this and gradually relaxed a little.
By noon, everyone sat down at several tables.
This restaurant was ordered by President Hu. The dishes are diverse and very delicious.
Tang Shijin chatted with Xie Buyi from time to time and found that this person had a quick mind and a good sense of business. Her eyes flashed with the excitement of "discovering new goals", her attitude became more modest, and her conversation became more meaningful.
Then there was a bang.
Yan Baiwei picked out a piece of West Lake vinegar fish, poured the soup on it, and placed it in front of her. The plate clattered when it was placed on the table.
Tang Shijin is the kind of person who loves fish but is not good at eating fish, so in such social situations where there are many people, she usually does not eat fish, otherwise she will easily get stuck if she is distracted.
It was rare for Yan Baiwei to do such a thing, so since he gave it to her, she ate it slowly.
After eating, Yan Baiwei picked out another piece of fish head meat and gave it to her.
Tang Shijin could see that this bastard just wanted to act coquettishly when he saw her talking to Xie Buyu.
Others see it and want to imitate it, but doesn’t this mean they don’t have the friendship?
Immediately I felt that this "Jin Zhikai" was very unpleasant to my eyes!
I never expected that this man would be so rough and strong, but act so flatteringly!
My apprentice didn't even take action, so why do you want to do anything?
Is it because of this that he became the favored person of the Marquis? This is simply despicable and shameless!
After eating, Tang Shijin left first with his apprentice. The others greeted him enthusiastically: "Brother Jin, I don't know when it will be convenient for Brother Jin. We want to go over and see the silkworm seeds?"
Yan Baiwei said with a smile: "That's all right now, please."
So everyone gathered around him.
Some people also stayed to chat with President Hu and President Xu.
Both of them are veterans, so how could they not know what these people wanted to ask? President Hu smiled and said: "Master Hou has a straightforward temper. You just do what she says."
Xu Chengzhi said: "Master Hou is different from others. She takes good care of us businessmen. Don't worry."
Someone else asked: "Who is that Brother Jin?"
It was the first time for both of them to see him, but how could they say that?
So... they all showed a nonchalant expression, as if I knew the inside story but I couldn't tell it, and changed the topic.
Everyone naturally thought that this person was originally one of the Marquis's, but he didn't disclose it openly, so he must be a confidant!
Immediately, I became even more cautious and decided to make good friends if I had the opportunity in the future.