My uncle is Zhu Di

Chapter 177 Zhu Gaosui poses a problem
When Zhu Gaochi heard Xu Qin talk about the cost, he was shocked and thought that he could finally make a lot of money.

"Well, do you think others will buy it at this price?" Xu Qin asked Zhu Gaochi.

"Of course they will, and they are much cheaper than bronze mirrors, not to mention the big ones. As for the small mirrors, I guess ordinary people will also buy one for their daughters or wives." Zhu Gaochi nodded immediately.

"Okay, that's fine, but it will take a few days. I was thinking of going out to sea to sell directly, but then I thought, what if your father says that we sold it too expensively and deliberately made money from the Trade Bureau? It's not worth it. I might as well sell it in Ming Dynasty first. If it sells well, I can sell it overseas. Then your father won't have anything to say." Xu Qin said with a smile. The reason why he didn't go out to sea this time was that he was worried about Zhu Di. Of course, he was also worried about the impeachment of those civil officials, who would say that he sold it too expensively to the Trade Bureau.

"Yes!" Zhu Gaochi nodded in agreement and said, "My father is really capable of doing this. Don't worry, my Ming Dynasty also needs such a mirror. Come on, Baoer, have a drink. I have something to tell you later. It's about the Ming Daily. Although you and my father have explained it in great detail, I still feel that there are some things I don't understand. This time I brought up these issues. You can see that the most important one is the layout issue."

"It's simple. Come, have a drink and we'll talk while we eat. However, you still need to think carefully about how much profit you should tell your father?" Xu Qin asked with a smile.

"It's just 20%. You didn't tell me a penny more. You don't know that my father is thinking about my money every day. I feel that my father knows how much money there is in the Eastern Palace better than I do. Hey, I don't even have any pocket money for myself. So, I will hide it. If my father finds out, you can push it to me. Anyway, my father will find an excuse once a year to give us a good beating. It doesn't matter." Zhu Gaochi patted his chest and said to Xu Qin.

I have made up my mind to save some money.

"Okay!" Xu Qin nodded with a smile.

After the meal, the two men drank a glass of wine for five minutes and then returned to Xu Qin's study. Xu Qin began to explain to Zhu Gaochi the affairs of the Daming Daily, including what was written on each page.

About half an hour after the meal, the two had finished talking, so Zhu Gaochi went back.

After returning to the East Palace, Zhang saw Zhu Gaochi coming back and drinking. She frowned and asked, "You accompanied your father to drink? Your father is in such a good mood? Didn't you two brothers get scolded today?"

"Forget it, I dare not drink with my father. If I drink with my father, I will probably suffer a great loss. I left the palace and went to find Sakya Bao and drank with Sakya Bao." Zhu Gaochi said with a smile and waved his hand.

Zhang supported Zhu Gaochi. When she heard that he was drinking with Xu Qin, she felt relieved. "That's fine, but this mirror is really beautiful. The ladies who came to the palace to visit my mother today were all surprised when they saw the mirror sent by Sakyabao. My mother said that it will be sold in a few days. I think this will definitely sell well."

"Of course it will be easy to sell. Let me tell you, oh, no, go and close the study door." Zhu Gaochi was about to say something when he found that the study door was open, so he said it immediately.

Zhang looked at Zhu Gaochi suspiciously, but didn't say anything. She immediately went to close the door. After closing the door, she smiled and asked, "Why do you say it's selling well?"

Zhu Gaochi immediately told Zhang everything he had talked about with Sakyamuni Bao about the mirror.

"Such a huge profit?" Zhang looked at Zhu Gaochi in shock.

"You don't know that my cousin is so amazing. When I went to see him, he was lying on the ground repairing machines. Those machines were obviously made by him, and he was covered in dirt. If it wasn't for Sakya Bao speaking, I wouldn't have dared to recognize him. This guy is a man who dares to do things!" Zhu Gaochi immediately praised Xu Qin.

"Of course. Look, many people envy Sakyabao for being able to make money, but no one dares to be jealous. Why? He earns money by relying on his own ability, and he earned it before he was granted the title. Even those nobles dare not say anything. However, Your Highness, you should spend more time with Sakyabao in the future. I feel that Sakyabao is a real capable person." Zhang sat there and said to Zhu Gaochi.

"How could I not know this?" Zhu Gaochi said with a smile.

The next day, Xu Qin went to the glass workshop again. The production of glass products started today. Xu Qin also had to keep an eye on the workers as they worked. Soon, some glass cups were made. Xu Qin also checked the quality and yield rate of this line.

As for the affairs of the Trade Bureau, Xu Qin didn't care. It was very easy to get goods from the Trade Bureau now. After all, so many officials were arrested because they deceived the emperor. Therefore, the sons of military meritorious officials were able to get goods faster now.

Zhu Gang is registering the goods at the warehouse of the Trade Bureau. He will wait for the warehouse to produce the incoming goods list and Zhu Gang to sign before the accounting office will pay him.

Zhu Gang was busy when Zhu Gaosui came over with more than a dozen Jinyiwei. Zhu Gang hurried over to salute.

"Well, I want to discuss something with you and ask for your help. Is that okay?" Zhu Gaosui said with a smile, hugging Zhu Gang's neck.

"Your Highness Prince Zhao, please speak." Zhu Gang said very carefully, not daring to offend Zhu Gaosui.

"I have several workshops here, hoping to supply goods to the Trade Bureau. They couldn't find any other channels, so they came to me. Why don't you take a look at the goods? If they are okay, you can take them." Zhu Gaosui said to Zhu Gang with a smile.

"This? Your Highness Prince Zhao, I wonder what kind of goods it is? Now the goods in our warehouse are purchased at double the standard. If it is full, we need the consent of Earl of Haozhou. If it is not full, then I can go and check the quality. If there is no problem with the quality, then there will naturally be no problem." Zhu Gangfei answered carefully.

Zhu Gaosui shouted to the people behind him: "Bring it here!" Immediately, several Jinyiwei came over with things, opened the red cloth on top, and found some handicrafts.

Handicrafts are the easiest to collect, and the warehouse is already full of them.

Zhu Gang looked embarrassed and looked up at Zhu Gaosui.

Zhu Gaosui immediately stared at Zhu Gang and said with a smile: "No? These are all good things."

Zhu Gang could only bow and say, "Your Highness, the handicrafts here have already been fully stocked, and we have also received goods like yours. I wonder how much quantity Your Highness has?"

Zhu Gaosui frowned, then smiled and said, "Ten thousand each, the total value is only two hundred thousand taels, not much, right?"

"Ah? Two hundred thousand taels? This?" Zhu Gang didn't know how to answer at this moment. This was a huge amount.

"I say, Zhu Gang, although the Trade Bureau is in charge of Sakya Bao, you are his deputy, and my father has already agreed to let you serve as deputy. You don't even have this little power? That's too aggrieved for you." Zhu Gaosui said to Zhu Gang with a smile.

"No, no, no. Your Majesty has agreed to let me serve as the deputy of the Earl of Haozhou. That is truly an exceptional appointment. Moreover, I really know nothing about trade matters. Now I have to listen to the Earl of Haozhou. Otherwise, I will go to the Earl of Haozhou in the evening and I will talk about it. Is that okay?" Zhu Gang said to Zhu Gaosui in a flattering manner. There was no other way. He really could not afford to offend him.

"Hmm!" Zhu Gaosui was a little unhappy.

"Your Highness Prince Zhao, you are late. Even if you had come the day before yesterday, I could have made the decision to take it. If you don't believe me, I can take you to the warehouse. The warehouse is already full." Zhu Gang explained immediately when he saw that Zhu Gaosui was unhappy.

"That's fine. You talk to Sakyabao." Zhu Gaosui patted Zhu Gang on the shoulder and said. Zhu Gang knew that Zhu Gaosui was very dissatisfied with his handling of the matter, but Zhu Gang really didn't dare to accept it. This was not 20,000 taels, but 200,000 taels.'

This money needs to be paid by the Trade Bureau. I know how much money the Trade Bureau has now. If I spend it all like this, Shakyabao will definitely be dissatisfied with me. I don’t even know if I can still keep this position.

Zhu Gaosui left very quickly, and Zhu Gang was also very worried. At noon, Zhu Gang went to find Zhu Yong. Zhu Yong was serving in the Central Army Commandery of the Five Army Commandery and needed to be on duty there.

"Brother!" Zhu Gang came in and shouted to Zhu Yong.

"Why are you here?" Zhu Yong frowned, put down the military newspaper in his hand, put it away, then stood up and sat down on the chair next to him.

"Brother, I'm in trouble." Zhu Gang said helplessly.

Zhu Yong looked at Zhu Gang, and Zhu Gang told Zhu Yong what happened in the morning.

When Zhu Yong heard this, he also felt a headache.

"Brother, do you think I should accept it or not?" Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Yong depressedly.

"You are right to handle it this way. Please ask Sakya Bao. We are afraid of offending King Zhao, but Sakya Bao is not afraid. You go and talk to Sakya Bao about this matter. Sakya Bao will handle it well, including the relationship with King Zhao. I think Sakya Bao will help you handle it too." Zhu Yong sat there and said with a frown.

"Brother, how should we deal with Sakya Bao? I have already offended King Zhao. I dare not accept him because I am afraid that Sakya Bao will have a problem with me. If His Majesty knows about it, he will also have a problem with me. I am abusing my power for personal gain!" Zhu Gang sighed. He was very worried. He has only been in this position for a few days and someone is already eyeing him.

"You underestimate Sakya Bao. Go find Sakya Bao, he will handle it. Sakya Bao's ability is more powerful than you think. Maybe it is a bad thing for you, but it may not be a bad thing for Sakya Bao. Go find him now, and come and tell me after I go back in the evening." Zhu Yong still believed in Xu Qin. Zhu Yong knew that Xu Qin had robbed King Zhao of his money many times, and the whole capital knew about the beating of King Zhao.

"Okay, big brother, I'll go ask Sakya Bao first. If Sakya Bao can't help, I'll be in trouble." Zhu Gang said with a bow.

"No trouble! Even if Sakya Bao doesn't want to, he will protect you. Don't worry, Sakya Bao still has this ability." Zhu Yong waved his hand and said, there will be no problem for Sakya Bao to protect Zhu Gang.

Soon, Zhu Gang left the Five Military Commandery and headed straight for Xu Qin's glass workshop in the south of the city.

(End of this chapter)