Chapter 1180 1180: Layout and Closing the Network (Part 1) [Requesting monthly votes]
The dark and wide effect was very little, which taught Shen Tang a lesson.
She adjusted her marketing strategy in a timely manner, changing from dark and broad to bright and broad. A few days after the Ming Dynasty discovered that Cui Zhi's hand was passed down by famous ministers and celebrities, he saw a string of sparkling diamond bracelets in Cui Hui's hand. His personality is reserved and unassuming, and he prefers warm jade over precious stones for accessories. Decorations with sharp edges and strong reflections like diamonds are basically not his cup of tea.
It can make other jewelry look dim even indoors.
Cui Zhi felt that this thing looked familiar.
After thinking about it carefully, I remembered that this thing appeared in the portraits of famous ministers and celebrities in Kang State. Just the right amount of embellishment without being overwhelming. Judging from the portraits, this thing seems to be extremely popular among Kangguo officials. Cui Zhi's first reaction was to pray for good things! The Qi Shan in the portrait, both in appearance and temperament, was what Cui Hui liked when he was young.
Well, it was also the norm when Cui Zhi was young.
However, doesn’t Kewu dislike this kind of gentle scholar?
Seeing that Cui Hui couldn't put it down for this strange bracelet, and didn't even come back to his senses when he came over, Cui Zhi put his hands in his sleeves, leaned against the door and waited for a long time, then he would see when Cui Hui would find it. There are more people around. Waiting and waiting, he was completely ignored.
In desperation, I could only knock on the door with my fingers.
Make some noise to draw someone's attention back.
Actually, Cui Hui discovered it when Cui Zhi just arrived. She just wanted to see how patient this man could be. With just a little trick, Cui Zhi showed his flaws. Cui Hui put down the bracelet leisurely, not caring that Cui Zhi would think wrongly.
Well, she was afraid that the other party would not want to be wrong.
Cui Zhi came in and chatted a few words. Seeing that Cui Hui had no intention of mentioning the bracelet, Cui Zhi could only take the initiative to change the topic.
“How come I haven’t seen this thing in your dowry before?”
Only then did Cui Hui smile a little.
She said: "I just received it too, from an old friend."
Didn't look at Cui Zhi's suddenly darkened face, Cui Hui smiled and said: "Well, it's you I was thinking of that old friend. He sent someone to ask me how my life was going and if I was inconvenienced. He also sent me a few gadgets, which he said were from Kang Guona. All the famous people in the area liked it. He got some by chance and had them made and given to me."
Cui Zhi: "...this thing was put into the painting together with Qi Yuanliang. He included such an important thing. Give it to you, there is something wrong with it!”
Cui Hui was puzzled: “What is included in the painting together?”
He took out the biographies of famous officials and celebrities that he had obtained through his connections.
As the head of the Cui family who is not short of money, he is also the head of the Southwest Branch. Although the version he got is not a collector's edition, it is also a hardcover edition, and the production is much more sophisticated than ordinary ones. Of course, the price will be more expensive. As soon as Cui Hui opened it, his pupils suddenly shrank.
For the first time, I felt that a gift was too hot to touch.
I almost thought Qi Yuanliang had faked it.
I calmed down immediately and vaguely guessed something.
Cui Hui's reaction was without any water, but it also made Cui Zhi feel even more sad. Cui Hui rolled the scroll back: "Don't say it's just similar. Even if it's the same, there's nothing to say. I heard that this thing was given by Lord Shen to meritorious ministers to show that the relationship between monarch and minister is firm. Such an object does not represent the relationship between men and women." ”
This explanation is a bit far-fetched.
But there is a vague intention to show favor to Cui Zhi.
Cui Zhi's sour taste was suppressed in a few words, he said: "You rarely cared about these gorgeous things in the past."
Cui Hui put the bracelet on his wrist, which looked very flattering. color.
She explained casually: "It was in the past, and you don't know what my situation is. One or two more hairpin rings and jade pendants may cause criticism. They said that I was extremely luxurious as soon as I married into a high family. My husband was an elegant gentleman, and my wife followed Like a shabby guy who has never seen anything good in his eight lives, he puts everything on his head Wearing it on my body makes me look like a nun walking around the streets. How dare I say that I like it? If I show it off when I go out in the world, won’t I tell the little thief to come and think about it?”
< br>Cui Zhi likes to be reserved, so he can only follow his husband and his wife.
"I am not your wife now, nor am I the mistress of the Cui family. Let alone just like one or two pieces. Even if I wear them all over my body, outsiders can't care about them." As she said something, she suddenly thought of something. He stuffed the things into his arms and said, "Including you!"
We don't live by the sea, so why should we be so lenient?
That afternoon, Cui Zhi had two boxes delivered.
Cui Hui picked and picked and curled his lips: "Tacky things."
Cui Xiong had the courage to say good things to his old mother: "My father had people carefully select them from the warehouse, every treasure."
There is absolutely nothing to say about the materials used for craftsmanship.
Cui Huidao: "There is a backlog of old items in the warehouse."
Cui Xiong: "Not..."
Cui Hui had more to say: "If it is a backlog of old items, it is an outdated style, and I don't know how many hands it has changed in the hands of several women named Cui and Cui's wife. If it is not a backlog of old items, it is Made in recent years. Is it because I told others that I don’t like luxury things?”
Cui Xiong: “…”
No matter what. No matter how you answer, it will lead to a dead end.
Cui Xiong holds his head in despair, envying Ermi who ran away from home. Ermi is enjoying life outside, but he is caught between his parents and is the one receiving the blame. The mother is dissatisfied, and the father is unable to do business. Frustrated, he looked for solutions from his fiancée.
Miao Ne didn’t expect that this matter would bother him, so he helplessly pointed out Daxiong Mijin: “It’s not the right time, the Cui family master will not ask people to open the warehouse to give gifts for no reason. It must have woken him up somewhere or something. It irritates him... you might as well ask about it?"
Cui Xiong suddenly understood.
After a little inquiry, the source is the diamond bracelet.
Miao Na's face was not red and his heart was not beating: "I was serving the Lord before me. I saw a biography of famous ministers and celebrities from the Kingdom of Kang. It is said that the court of King Kang was very interested in this thing. It is extremely popular, and its texture is used to show the relationship between monarch and subject. "
"Isn't that the relationship between monarch and subject?"
What is the relationship between father and mother?
Miao Na immediately retorted: "Gentlemen like jade, and often use jade to describe themselves. Doesn't it affect men and women to use jade as ornaments to express their love?"
Cui Xiong thought that this statement was reasonable.
Go back and ask around, and my mother really likes diamond-textured accessories. This kind of thing is rare not only in the Southwest Qi Kingdom, but also in the entire Southwest Continent. Even if you find a rough diamond, there will be more or less impurities in it, and it will not be as clean and clear as the diamond in your mother’s hand. Cui Xiong could only go to the merchants who came from Kang State in the northwest and inquired for several times before he got any news.
Good news, in stock.
Bad news, you have to wait!
Cui Xiong was relieved when he heard this.
Which of the top-notch items in the hands of a noble lady from a wealthy family does not take a year and a half to complete? Those who don’t want to wait can use cash to jump in line and shorten their advance time. A top embroiderer can complete a Guanyin statue in a year. If the money continues, if ten top embroiderers work together, it can be completed in forty to fifty days. Cui has money!
The most important thing is that mother will like it.
Cui Xiong said: "May and June are too long."
He tapped the table with his finger: "This number will be needed in ten days. You don't have to rush to say no, you guys I've seen a lot of these businessmen's tricks. If you can do this, I'll find someone who can. It's up to you!"
The merchant did not expect Cui Xiong's attitude to be so tough.
He originally wanted to bargain, making things difficult for customers and selling them poorly to increase the value of the items - things that are too easy to obtain are not easy to sell at a high price! Unfortunately, Cui Xiong didn't give him this opportunity, and he really didn't want to miss this deal, so he immediately agreed.
“Ten days is ten days, the common people will try their best!”
“It’s not about our best, but definitely!” The businessman kept smiling: “I will definitely do it!”
There are natural diamonds on the market, but their uses are extremely narrow. Most of them are just cutting aids in the hands of craftsmen. With the size, purity and appearance mentioned in the biography of famous ministers and celebrities, there is no substitute at all except Kang Guo. The diamonds in Kangguo also have colors, and each one can make people look away.
The businessman saw business opportunities from the biographies of famous ministers and celebrities, and heard some rumors through his connections. He felt that this item would be sought after by celebrities and ladies in the future, so he bought a lot of it and ate it. I never expected that business would come to my door, and I was so happy that I couldn't see it.
When the tenth day came, Cui Xiong gave his mother a surprise.
Not only did my mother have a share, but she also sent one to Miao Ne.
A bowl of water is held quite flat.
Miao Ne served the king's side during the day and deliberately exposed it.
Such exquisite and beautiful things quickly attracted the attention of the king. She asked casually, and Miao Ne said: "Cui Langjun sent it yesterday. After all, it is his heart. Can't waste it. Your Highness, is it too ostentatious for me to wear this thing?"
Miao Na was frightened.
The king shook his head: "Girls all like to be beautiful, and there is nothing wrong with that. People, if you don't dress yourself up while you are still young, how long will it take? Cui Dalang is interested in you? That's good. I was originally worried that the marriage would make you two unhappy. It can lead to a good relationship, and I will be happy."
This is partly false, but also partly sincere.
During the two months that Miao Ne was by his side, everything was in line with his wishes. The little girl is very talented, takes things seriously, and knows exactly what she wants. She is still the niece of her boyfriend. She is half of her own. She cannot escape the presence of the palm of her hand, and she feels safe using it. After getting along with each other, I became more and more satisfied.
Miao Na said: "As the true emperor, the king's marriage is destined by God. How can it be unsatisfactory?"
The king ridiculed: "Son of heaven? God! It’s quite fertile.”
Her marriage to Cui Zhi was also granted by the king.
Miao Ne responded calmly and calmly.
"Destiny has its lies, and so does the emperor's."
The king knew in his heart that these were Miao's compliments, and the flattery was polite and decent, but it was pleasant to the ear.
The king waved his hand: "Wear it, I think you like it."
Grog Miao Ne respectfully presented another gift.
Cui Xiong sent a batch of diamond jewelry, which was the most complex in craftsmanship and most in line with the emperor's aesthetics. The emperor did not like to use things that others had used: "Are you using Cui Dalang to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha?"< br>
Miao Na said sincerely: "Your Highness, you are so beautiful that if you are not in your prime, how can I do your job? Even if I force myself to dress up, I will look like a clown when I serve you."
The King of the Kingdom. I was made to laugh, but I didn't feel any discomfort at all. She laughed so hard that she almost couldn't breathe: "You, who taught you all these sweet words? If the stubborn old guys at Yushitai listen to it, your memorial will be filled with books tomorrow."
< br>Miao Na said: "It is the duty of a minister to make you look good."
"Don't you always say loyal words that offend your ears?"
Words that can make people look good have basically nothing to do with "loyal words".
Miao Na shook his head and said: "If His Highness neglects his duties, the loyal words of his ministers will naturally make you unhappy. However, His Highness has worked hard over the years and has achieved such great achievements. The so-called 'loyal words' are what His Highness has always practiced. Why would it make people unhappy?" Are you unhappy?”
The king was amused and laughed heartily again.
Even the male favorite also took advantage of it and had to sleep with him for a few days.
The next day, she put on the diamond jewelry.
Due to the influence of the number of people and the weather, the court meetings were not always held inside the hall, but occasionally outside the hall. Just as God was doing something beautiful, many ministers noticed this thing, and Mei Meng was no exception. Other ministers speculated about the king's preference, while Mei Meng wondered who gave it to him.
After the dynasty dispersed, many ministers went to inquire about it.
Mei Meng asked directly to the principal.
The king smiled and talked about the twists and turns of this thing.
Miao Na did not hide anything, and explained the source of the incident - Cui Zhi and his wife were jealous of the diamond bracelet and had a conflict, and then Cui Zhi opened the warehouse and was rejected by his ex-wife, and the two sons had to find a way to reconcile both sides. Miao Ne and the ruler benefited indirectly.
Mei Mengdao: "This thing is very expensive."
The head of the country was mentally prepared for this, but as the head of a country, she couldn't afford anything expensive: "It's just a foil. Is it worthy of being called 'expensive' by your beloved? If you like it, come back alone." I’ll collect a box for you too.”
That’s not what Mei Meng cares about.
"I have asked about this thing, and it is only found in the northwest."
The king instantly understood Mei Meng's hint, and asked in surprise: "But this is not a diamond? There is a saying among craftsmen. If you don’t have that diamond, you can’t do porcelain work? This shows that it is not unique to the northwest. How much money can be spent on small items?”
New things will not last long.
Diamond also had no cultural foundation among scholars and could not challenge the status of jade. As for those noble ladies who like this today and that tomorrow, they cannot last forever.
"My dear, this is unfounded worry. Being alone for a few days is also the wish of all juniors. How can there be any trouble that my dear wants?"
Hearing this, Mei Meng also felt that she wanted to too much.
I never expected that this thing would become an evergreen tree.
Not long after, the news that the leader of the Qi State also liked diamond jewelry was spread by merchants. It was spread to ten, and then to a hundred, and the celebrities and ladies in the Qi State were moved by the news. The former cares about the diamonds to show the firm friendship between the king and his subjects, while the latter cares about the beauty of the diamonds and the title of "the same style as the king". Businessmen got involved in the hype, and celebrities who were secretly bribed unintentionally became promoters, and the popularity gradually increased.
Cui Zhi, a master of absenteeism who hasn’t had a bite in two months: “???”
It’s rare to go to a bite, and the small accessories on his colleagues are shiny; when he was off duty, he went to visit a friend, and the friend gave him a diamond in person to show his friendship. firm. Asked again, celebrities have long started to give this thing to each other.
Three visiting friends received three diamond gifts.
Cui Zhi went home and drank some tea to calm down.
A message from a confidant——
The meat bun that he beat up three or four months ago will never come back.
Cui Zhi: "???"
He thought in a daze that his ears heard wrong.
"What does it mean that he can't come back?"
"That is to say, he took refuge in Mr. Erlang."
Cui Zhi rubbed his forehead and kept thinking about Rou Baozi... ah, no, the letters he received five times while he was sent out. I promised to come back in one month, but it was delayed for another half month. The half-month period has come, and the man said that he would not come back for another month... Today was delayed until tomorrow, and tomorrow was delayed until the day after tomorrow. In the end, no one came back. Cui Zhi held back his anger: "Why did you take refuge in Ermi? I think it was because of Shen Zhongli... This guy is just like her master, he is used to bewitching people..."
Black Forced to work illegally in the ring and still have feelings?
Isn’t this outrageous?
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