Chapter 74 Satisfactory Answer Sheet
His Majesty Li Er picked up a small spoon, tried to scoop up a little sugar, and put it in his mouth. The sweetness filled his mouth and quickly turned into sugar water without any impurities.
The color is white and the quality is good, which is better than the imported Indian sugar!
A happy smile appeared on His Majesty Li Er's face. He reached out to take Xu Qilin's letter and opened it to see.
In the letter, Xu Qilin first mentioned the matter of opening up sales. Just like what Wen Ren said just now, using the name of rewards, white sugar was known to the ministers in the capital.
This was a slaughter for His Majesty Li Er. Xu Qilin knew that he would not refuse, so he specially asked His Majesty Li Er to draw a list and reward the ministers first to show his favor.
However, Xu Qilin made a small suggestion in the letter, hoping that His Majesty Li Er could put Feng Zhidai first.
Who is Feng Zhidai? He is the son of Feng Ang, the king of Lingnan. The main source of sugarcane and sugar is Lingnan. His Majesty Li Er immediately guessed most of the profound meaning of this.
Sure enough, Xu Qilin's plan to push white sugar and rock sugar to the national market.
According to the administrative division of the Tang Dynasty, Xu Qilin planned to openly choose agents in Guannei Road, Henan Road, Hedong Road, Hebei Road, Shannan Road, Longyou Road, and Huainan Road. In addition to these ten roads, there are also the Protectorate Office established in the border areas.
In order to facilitate purchasing raw materials and distribute them in various places, Xu Qilin proposed to establish a Dayingku branch in Luoyang to rely on the convenience of Caolu.
In addition to the distribution system, Xu Qilin once again proposed the promulgation and implementation of the Patent Law and explained the necessity of it.
Confidentiality can be done for a while, but it is difficult to ensure that it will not leak out in the long run. At that time, sugar will no longer be the exclusive product of Dayingku, and its interests will be divided into thin air and may even be unsustainable under competition.
If it were in the past, His Majesty Li Er would not care about this. But Dayingku is the royal private warehouse, and the secret method of sugar making was stolen, which was tantamount to paying money from his pocket.
His Majesty Li Er also knew in his heart that Xu Qilin tried his best to promote the implementation of the Patent Law and was also considering himself. Xianglu was a commodity that Xu Qilin tried his best to keep confidential and tried his best to ensure monopoly.
Of course, Xu Qilin also made it clear in his letter. After repeated research and many experiments, many inventions made with hard work, others use them. This is not only a blow to the inventor, but also a gain of nothing, and is like a robber.
If this continues, who will do inventions and create and promote social progress? Xu Qilin said that if the Patent Law is not implemented, he will be full of good things that benefit the country and the people, and he will not be taken out if he is beaten to death in the future.
His Majesty Li Er was so happy to read this. How dare this little brat threaten me?
But then he thought, Xu Qilin might have some information. Not to mention anything else, just let me mention it inadvertently. He made it out in less than a month. If it weren't for seeing it with his own eyes, it would be incredible.
His Majesty Li Er was pondering, and the palace servant came in to report. Before he could finish his words, the little princess in Xincheng pulled Xu Hui into the hall.
Xu Hui gave a ritual, but Xincheng just called out "Father Emperor", then glanced at him and smiled and headed straight for the pile of large and small boxes.
His Majesty Li Er smiled and said to Xu Hui: "My beloved concubine is free from gifts, go and see the gifts Qi Lin sent!" As he said that, he also stood up and walked, saying, "I will take a look at it as new as well, see what a novelty."
Xincheng first came to a bunch of boxes and took a closer look. He found that the boxes were tied neatly and there were notes on it. It was clear who they gave them to.
"Ha, these are all given to me by my uncle." Xincheng opened his hands and almost rushed forward and hugged them tightly.
His Majesty Li Er stepped forward and smiled and said, "Yes, it says it's all for the new city." As he said, he asked the palace servants to untied the tie, and asked strangely, "Where is Yizi, isn't he with his beloved concubine?"
Xu Hui was about to answer, but Xincheng was already rushing to say, "Sister is busy writing letters to my uncle and Xiao Zhao, and I will come here later."
His Majesty Li Er was stunned for a moment, not very clear. Xu Hui quickly sent the magpie to a letter, and they had already known in advance that the things Xu Qilin sent would arrive soon.
"Magpie sends a letter?" His Majesty Li Er had some impression and asked, "But the two that Qi Lin brought with him last time?"
"Yes, their name is Xiaoqi and Xixi." Xincheng stared at the wooden box that was about to be opened and replied without looking back.
"Your Highness, the word "assorted candy" is written on this box." The palace maid held a wooden box and explained to the princess.
"I recognize it, I recognize it." Xincheng's little head lit up happily, reached out and opened the lid of the box, and then cheered.
The box is lined with greased paper and divided into several small grids. The small grid is made of yellow, red or orange gum, and is covered with white sugar, which looks extremely attractive.
After hesitating for a moment, Xincheng might have had difficulty choosing, but he still chose the color he liked, red sugar, and slowly put it in his mouth.
Xincheng licked it with his tongue first, it was very sweet, and she tried to bite it again, and the sweet and sour taste mixed with the fruity taste she knew.
"It's really soft candy, it's cherry-flavored." Xincheng's face was full of joy, chewing and tasting, but his little hands kept directing him, "Hurry, hurry, open other boxes too."
The palace servant took another box with the words "Fruit Hard Candy". After opening it, it was different in color, but it was not as beautiful as the fudge.
Next is the "milk candy" box, white candy pieces as big as a finger. When they are slightly closer, they are filled with a milky aroma.
There are three kinds of sweet fruits, two boxes in the same way; but there are also several boxes, which were opened one by one by the anxious Princess Xincheng Palace.
One of the boxes contains two toothbrushes, a can of toothpaste, and a piece of paper attached. In addition to explaining how to use it, the little princess also reminds her to eat appropriate amount of candy and brush her teeth after eating. Otherwise, her teeth will break and she will be in pain and cannot sleep.
"Qi Lin is really careful." His Majesty Li Er praised with a smile, but his eyes were fixed on the last box, which clearly stated the word "Iron Egg".
Tiedan, what are you giving to your daughter? Is it for fun?
Princess Xincheng also recognized the two words, and while asking the palace servants to open them, she muttered in wonder: "Iron eggs, iron eggs?"
When I opened the box, there were sixteen dark brown egg-shaped objects placed on the groove inside, which made everyone wide open their eyes, not knowing what the "iron egg" is for.
Fortunately, there is an instruction manual in the box, which not only tells everyone that this is for food, but also includes the method of making it. However, no one knows that this is a copycat version of Taiwanese iron eggs created by Xu Qilin. Because the production time is short, the eggs are dark brown, not black.
"You can eat it?" No matter what the name of Xincheng was, my uncle said he could eat it, even if it was called stone egg, she would dare to put it in.
I picked it up and took a bite. The advantage of short production time was reflected. It was not as hard as the authentic iron egg, but it was no problem with the taste, and it was a bit chewy. It was not too laborious for children to taste.
"It's delicious, delicious." Xincheng shouted vaguely: "I thought the iron egg was very hard and it was going to hurt my teeth!"
His Majesty Li Er also smelled the fragrance of the braised egg, couldn't help picking up one, took a closer look, and tried to take a bite.
Well, it’s a bit toothy and really chewy, but the more you chew it, the more fragrant it becomes. Even the egg yolks are smelly, and the mixture of various spices fills the mouth.
"Can an egg taste like this?" His Majesty Li Er didn't know whether it was praise or not, his expression was a bit complicated, "Qi Lin's thoughts are really--"
Xu Hui pursed her lips and said deliberately disapprovingly: "It's for His Royal Highness, so it's OK to spend some thoughts."
His Majesty Li Er touched his little daughter's head and had to smile.
After seeing my gifts, I saw that my sister had as many as I did. After eating two iron eggs in Xincheng, I was satisfied and asked the palace servants to take the boxes to my palace.
"Qi Lin seems to have given more concubines than me." His Majesty Li Er estimated the number of boxes and frowned as if he was a little scented.
Xu Hui smiled faintly, and the people of the Palace of Life opened one by one. There were candies and iron eggs, but they were half less than the princess. There were the same toothbrushes, but the styles of toothbrushes were different, and the jar for toothpaste was also large.
The rest of the boxes are shower gel and facial cleanser. Naturally, the fragrance is not missing, mainly osmanthus fragrance.
And these are the more than His Majesty Li Er. They are all for their daughter's family. His Majesty Li Er has no complaints. You big man, you won't make people laugh at them if you use these things.
"This toothbrush-" Xu Hui took out a bone-handled toothbrush and looked at it carefully, then imagined what it looked like when used, and said, "It's much more convenient and easy to use than willow branches."
Although His Majesty Li Er has not used it yet, he looked at the materials and production and thought about it and said happily: "It is true. The toothpaste smells good, and after using it, it will definitely have a fresh breath and fragrant tongue."
Xu Hui laughed and said, "Your Majesty is a little strange?"
His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "In the Han Dynasty, there was a rooster tongue that was filled with fragrance. Now the tongue is fragrant, so what's so strange?"
Xincheng was in a hurry to go back and taste the many candies carefully, so he said goodbye to his father and Xu Hui. Xu Hui must remind the little princess to brush her teeth after eating candy.
"Your Highness Jinyang has not come yet, so I will take the things I gave her back!" Xu Hui was about to leave, but she was still thinking about Little Shizi.
"Okay." After this relaxation, His Majesty Li Er's thoughts became clearer. He wanted to continue reading Xu Qilin's letters, but he did not leave them alone.
The hall was quiet. His Majesty Li Er sat back in the chair, picked up the letter and read it in one go. He leaned back, his eyes seemed to be closed, and he fell into long thoughts.
Although Dayingku has not made huge profits yet, His Majesty Li Er also knows that this is the case in the early stages, and he has to lay the foundation and run the business.
Judging from the three projects of wool textile, tea promotion, and refined sugar, the prospects are broad and bright, and making money is only a matter of time.
If he had just wanted to give Xu Qilin a training and test before, he would undoubtedly have received a satisfactory answer now.
In time, Dayingku's business profits will be no longer a fantasy, whether it is the construction of an unfinished Daming Palace or the Luoyang Palace that looks longer.
With the royal government paying money, the construction of large-scale construction will reduce the violent criticism of all the ministers. For this goal, His Majesty Li Er must also increase support and investment to realize his intentions as soon as possible.
Let this brat succeed for a while, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but laugh.
The Patent Law can be promulgated and implemented to ensure the huge profits of monopoly; the exclusive right to sell sugar and rock sugar in Guanneidao can also be given to Xu Qilin, which is a reward for the production of sugar.
The greatest benefit of the report without any effort is to be owned by Dayingku, and His Majesty Li Er is not at a disadvantage.
Besides, he likes Xu Qilin's way of doing things. He doesn't secretly stealth, and just say it if you want it, it's not useless to ask for it. He always wants to let you know that gain is greater than loss, and it's hard not to agree.
After his thoughts were settled, His Majesty Li Er wrote a reply and first listed the list of important officials who were rewarded with sugar.
While thinking and writing, a series of footsteps came from far to near and went straight into the hall. His Majesty Li Er didn't have to look up and listen to the familiar voice and knew that his beloved daughter, Little Rice, was coming.
Nothing is important than loving a daughter. His Majesty Li Er immediately put down his pen and smiled when he raised his head.
"Father." Wei Zi held candy in her mouth, shouted, then ran to His Majesty Li Er, and obediently fed candy to his father's mouth.
His Majesty Li Er whispered, and his eyes were so happy that he squeezed into a crack. He hugged his beloved daughter in his arms and asked drowningly: "Is the letter finished? Does Xiao Zhao miss you very much? You can invite her to play in Jiucheng Palace!"
Yizi laughed twice and said, "Xiao Zhao misses me very much, and I miss her too. But her villa is also very good, and she can also travel around the mountains and rivers freely. She may not be willing to come."
Free and free, traveling around the mountains and rivers. His Majesty Li Er smiled bitterly, but he couldn't agree to his beloved daughter as well. Besides, he was even more worried about the matter of being attacked by the capital society.
"Father, Qin Sheng Palace in Cuihua Mountain is not very far from Xiao Zhao's villa!" Wei Zi mischievously grabbed his father's beard and said crisply: "Why don't you go there to escape the summer heat? It's close to the capital?"
His Majesty Li Er touched his beloved daughter's face and said, "The palace there is too narrow and has not been repaired for a long time, so it must be very dilapidated. Moreover, the climate of Cuihua Mountain is not as cool and pleasant as here."
Wei Zi blinked her big eyes and said cutely: "Isn't that a pity to be empty?"
Unfortunately, there are so many royal palaces, aren’t they all empty? What’s more, it’s the palace when the King of Qin.
His Majesty Li Er laughed twice, looked at his beloved daughter's raised little face and rolled her eyes, and suddenly felt that what she wanted to say was not that simple.
"What do you think of Yizi?" His Majesty Li Er put his beloved daughter's little hand in his big hand, gently pressed it, and asked with a smile.
"Yeah——" Wei Zi pretended to tilt her little head and thought, which made His Majesty Li Er want to laugh. I guess he had already thought about it and was still pretending.
His Majesty Li Er held back and wanted to listen carefully, which was really difficult for him.
Chapter completed!