Chapter 4936 Capital Prototype
Dugumou took a breath of cold air: "Doesn't it mean that it costs 20,000 yuan to open a small cotton mill?"
Fang Jun took a sip of tea and said: "What are you thinking about? This is just an investment in the seed-removing machine. After the cotton is de-seeded, it will not turn into cotton thread by itself. It requires a textile machine, the kind of machine used to spin wool, at least It takes more than ten or twenty machines, or three thousand strings for each machine. It requires people to operate it, so a small cotton mill needs at least fifty people, and it also needs a factory building, whether it is cotton or cotton thread. It’s best not to get wet...”
The imperial court promoted cotton, and then used spinning machines and seed-removing machines to harvest the capital. Everyone got what they needed and everyone was happy.
At the sound of footsteps, Dugu Mou swallowed back his words and turned to look. Seeing Cheng Chuliang coming in, he hurriedly greeted: "Come here and have a drink of tea. The banquet won't start for a while."
Unexpectedly, Cheng Chuliang came in front, followed by a little tail. Princess Qinghe followed suit, her little face was tense, obviously a little nervous...
The couple sat down respectively, and Cheng Chuliang said helplessly: "There was a lot of noise in the main hall over there. It made me upset, so I came over to drink tea and chat. Your Highness doesn't need to worry."
When he said this, Fang Jun and Dugu Mou realized that Princess Qinghe was afraid of a conflict between Cheng Chuliang and Fang Jun...
Fang Jun smiled bitterly and said to Princess Qinghe: "Your Highness, you are worrying too much. I have a deep relationship with Lu Guogong. The previous matters were just business matters and did not affect our personal friendship. What's more, our two families are family friends. Chu Liang and I have We are brothers-in-law again and will never turn against each other.”
Princess Qinghe rolled her eyes, snorted, and said: "You are now a lieutenant. Your high position and authority are different from those in the past. I come here to see if I can serve you tea and water diligently, so as not to be bullied by you!"
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Almost all the princesses of the Tang Dynasty are outgoing, cheerful and fierce. Princess Qinghe is petite, delicate and beautiful, but she doesn't show any signs of shyness while sitting between three men.
Fang Jun then smiled and said: "In that case, I will give His Highness a chance to serve tea and water... But it's better for Your Highness to stay away from me, because I am afraid that I will be frightened and sleepless after the incident. After all, I The reputation is not very good.”
When he said this, both Dugumou and Cheng Chuliang laughed. After all, Fang Jun's reputation as a "good princess" was known to the world.
Princess Qinghe blushed, her nose wrinkled slightly, and she glared at Fang Jun: "Take me away, right? Hum, I don't know what kind of shameful bad things to talk about, I don't care to hear it!"
After saying that, he stood up, nodded slightly, and walked away with a lot of steps.
Since Cheng Chuliang won't fight with Fang Jun, she naturally won't stay...
Fang Jun poured a cup of tea for Cheng Chuliang and said with a smile: "It seems that in His Highness' heart, I am not a good person."
"Where are you talking?" Cheng Chuliang hurriedly explained: "After all, my father failed to return to Chang'an as he wished this time. In the eyes of others, it was Erlang who was causing trouble. There may be trouble with my family, so they are worried. But Erlang, don't worry, I The brothers all have a clear distinction between public affairs and private affairs. We are not allowed to participate in anything Erlang considers when he is in a high position, and we will definitely not feel resentful.”
The Cheng and Fang families had a deep bond, so naturally they would not turn against each other or part ways because of this incident. After all, it was His Majesty's wish to not allow Cheng Yaojin to return to Chang'an. Whether Fang Jun stopped it at the time would not affect the final result.
Fang Jun said happily: "It's good if you think so."
He and Cheng Chubi are brothers, and he has good friendships with the rest of the Cheng family.
"What are you talking about?"
Cheng Chuliang took a sip of tea and asked curiously.
He had long discovered that Fang Jun and Dugu Mou had left the crowd and were hiding here muttering...
Fang Jun briefly talked about planting cotton and opening a cotton mill, and then asked: "Although the investment is a bit large, it is a business that is sure to make money without losing money. If Chu Liang is interested, he might as well participate. A man must have some private property." Only money can make you stronger. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be frustrating if you have to ask your wife for money even when you go to Pingkangfang for a meal?”
His Majesty Li Er's genes are extremely powerful, and his children all have a strong desire to control. Princess Qinghe looks petite, delicate, and weak, but in fact she controls Cheng Chuliang very strictly.
Cheng Chuliang's eyes shone, and he looked around guiltily, then moved forward and asked in a low voice: "But I don't understand anything. I will need Erlang's help then."
Fang Jun didn't take it seriously: "It's a trivial matter. You only need to pay and let Lu Guogong acquire more land in Hexi. As long as cotton is grown, I will arrange the rest of the matters related to setting up a yarn mill. I have an experienced person." The team works on this.”
At this stage, any sprout that may breed capital must be guided and controlled. If it is allowed to grow unchecked, it is very likely to form a capital monopoly.
With extremely limited productivity, every additional industry monopoly means that civilians are being severely exploited, and the greed of capital will cling to civilians like leeches, sucking their flesh and blood until they are drained dry...
It is necessary for a guild to dominate the cotton spinning industry, and it must be in its hands to guide capital outwards and dump cotton cloth to Japan, Southeast Asia, and even the West, instead of basing it on the country and causing damage to the already poor economy. Huge impact.
Winning over the children of aristocratic families to do this together makes it easier for him to control it.
Dugu Mou was a little envious on the side. In fact, he was not proficient in merchant affairs, but he could not directly ask Fang Jun for help. First, the two families had not reached that level of friendship, and secondly, everything was left to Fang Jun to run. He was not at ease. ……
It's not that he is narrow-minded, nor does he care about spending every penny, but because of the Dugu family's principles of doing things.
The "Dugu" family, as its name suggests, is the backbone of the Guanlong clan and has deep entanglements with all parties, but it always keeps a distance and takes the initiative in terms of interests.
Neither politics nor economics will be given to others.
Otherwise, I would rather not do it.
Cheng Chuliang nodded happily and picked up the tea cup: "Let's drink tea instead of wine and give Erlang a drink."
Fang Jun smiled and clinked glasses with him and took a sip.
Princess Qinghe, who had just left, came back and said, "The banquet is ready. Your Majesty will be here soon. Let's go first."
As he spoke, a pair of beautiful eyes continued to roam around the faces of Cheng Chuliang and Fang Jun. After confirming that there was no quarrel or falling out between the two, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Today's Fang Jun is no longer like the brother-in-law who often had a "stick" temper. He can even prevent Cheng Yaojin from returning to Chang'an. He is powerful and unparalleled in the world. Even if Li Ji has to avoid it, what if Cheng Chuliang gets involved because of Cheng Yaojin's behavior? If things turn against you, the only one who will suffer is yourself.
Fang Jun immediately sensed Princess Qinghe's eyes and intentions, and patted Cheng Chuliang's shoulder helplessly: "I need to teach you more when I go back, Your Highness. Things in the court often look like fights, but in fact, you can still drink in private. We exchanged glasses and had a great conversation. It doesn’t mean that my opposition to your opinion means that we will become enemies. Her royal education is not qualified at all.”
Princess Qinghe was dissatisfied: "I wouldn't be worried if someone else did it, so what if I offend you? But you are a famous stick, what if the donkey loses his temper and bullies the gentleman?"
"Hey!"
Fang Jun was so angry that he gave Cheng Chuliang a look: "If you don't put on the roof for three days, I won't deceive the ancients! Chuliang, take care of yourself."
Princess Qinghe raised her eyebrows and stood on her head and said angrily: "Can't you teach me better? What kind of ability does a manly man have to show off to his own woman?"
Fang Jun retorted: "If he can't deal with his own woman, what abilities can you expect from him outside?"
"You, you, you, you confuse right and wrong and use strong words to make excuses!"
Who is Fang Jun's opponent in Princess Qinghe's quarrel? After all, at the beginning, he was "tonguing with the Confucian scholars" in the court, even against all the censors.
Cheng Chuliang quickly put his arms around Princess Qinghe's shoulders and pushed her away, comforting him: "His mouth gave even Emperor Taizong a headache at the beginning and he was unable to do anything. How can you talk to him? You can only make him angrier as he talks, so let's ignore him. Go for a walk, have a meal, and go home quickly after the banquet. Don’t you like to set off fireworks the most? I have prepared many of them in various colors.”
The relationship between the couple is obviously very good.
Princess Qinghe was pushed for two steps, then she suddenly stood still and looked back at Fang Jun: "Hey, I am your sister-in-law, do you recognize me?"
When she said this, Fang Jun understood: "If you don't have a delicate heart, don't make so many twists and turns, lest you get confused... Do you want fireworks? It's a trivial matter. When you get back, let someone clear the shop." All the inventory is sent to Lu Guogong's mansion, and His Highness will put it away at night."
Princess Qinghe snorted, turned around and walked forward, muttering: "It's so annoying..."
Fang Jun was speechless and turned around to complain to Dugumou: "She is clearly my sister-in-law, but she seems like my sister-in-law."
Just laugh when you are alone.
If she were really my sister-in-law, I’m afraid she wouldn’t be so doting on her...
Eh?
Thinking about this, I suddenly realized that I didn't seem to see Princess Jinyang today.
On the way to the main hall, Dugu Mou asked: "Why haven't you seen His Highness Jinyang?"
Fang Jun said casually: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suffered from convulsions in his sleep today. The Queen was a little worried and went to the East Palace to take care of her. His Royal Highness Jinyang had nothing to do, so he went to accompany the Queen. By now, he had probably accompanied the Crown Prince and the Queen, right? ”
"That's it."
Dugumou nodded.
But Fang Jun was thinking that maybe Li Shenfu and others had not decided to launch the attack during the New Year, and the "Shenji Battalion" composed of academy students led by Cen Changqian could not lurk in the East Palace for a long time. If others noticed, this would One hand can no longer be used.
However, in order to ensure safety, it is better to wait until the various sacrificial activities are over before evacuating...
While thinking about it, I came to the main hall of Liangyi Palace, where candlelight flickered and the palace was rich and majestic. Close relatives of the royal family gathered together, laughing and chatting, and the atmosphere was harmonious, showing the wealth and magnificence of the Tang Dynasty.
Not long after, Li Chengqian, Queen Su and Prince Li Xiang walked out of the back hall hand in hand, followed by Li Jue and several concubines.
The banquet begins. (End of chapter)