Chapter 562: Using Public Resources for Personal Purposes to Discuss Business
Chapter 562: Using Public Resources for Personal Purposes to Discuss Business
Time passed quietly, and Lu Yunyi was awakened from his hazy sleep.
Slowly leaving the bloody dream world.
He opened his eyes, and what he saw was Mu Chuting's concerned look:
"Husband, are you having a nightmare again?"
Lu Yunyi was sleepy, but his expression was quite calm:
"What time is it?"
"My dear, it is already the early afternoon.
Someone came from the palace and said that they wanted to discuss the workshop matters, so I woke you up."
Mu Chuting said softly.
A mist flashed in Lu Yunyi's eyes and he nodded slightly.
Without any hesitation, he sat up.
Mu Chuting was deeply impressed by her husband's behavior of not staying in bed. She turned and walked to the clothes rack to take the clothes hanging on it.
Help him to put on his clothes attentively.
Soon, neatly dressed Lu Yunyi walked into the main hall.
At a glance, I saw an old eunuch in his fifties sitting quietly sipping tea.
There was also a young eunuch standing behind him.
Seeing this person, Lu Yunyi raised his eyebrows slightly.
The person who came was Hou Xian from the Palace of Gods, the one who had reminded him last time.
Hou Xian noticed Lu Yunyi's gaze and smiled slightly.
The old eunuch sitting in front saw this and slowly stood up.
With a big smile on his face, he bowed to Lu Yunyi:
"Our Junior Supervisor Wen Cheng of the Imperial Palace greets Lord Lu."
Junior supervisor?
Lu Yunyi looked calm, but his heart was a little more solemn.
The general once mentioned to him that some old eunuchs from the Yiluansi were now in the Divine Palace.
Perhaps there is another pair of eyes hidden in this, and he cannot help but pay attention to it.
"Meet Eunuch Wen."
He had a warm smile on his face, like an old man who had experienced the vicissitudes of life and seen all the mountains and rivers, and was gentle and calm.
After Lu Yunyi sat down, Wen Cheng also sat down and said softly:
"Lord Lu, Your Majesty has heard that Lord Lu intends to open a sugar-making workshop.
We are here on His Majesty's orders to deliver the house deed, land deed, and many other documents."
Puzzles flashed in Lu Yunyi's eyes, and he immediately asked:
"House deed? Please help me, father-in-law."
Wen Cheng smiled even more and explained:
"Today's house deeds, land deeds and many other bills,
It corresponds to a sugar-making workshop controlled by the Jingujian.
Its scale is one of the largest in Beijing. On the orders of His Majesty, we are gifting this workshop to Lord Lu.
After the transaction, the sugar factory will belong to Mr. Lu.
But nominally it still belongs to the Jingujian, that is, the palace, so it can save a lot of trouble."
Lu Yunyi raised his eyebrows. His Majesty is so generous?
After being stunned for a moment, Lu Yunyi came back to his senses and bowed to Wen Cheng:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward, and thank you, Jingujian, for your love."
Wen Cheng smiled and waved his hand:
“The workshop originally belongs to the palace and is owned by Your Majesty.
Although the Jingu Prison is one of the twelve prisons,
After all, I am just your Majesty's servant, Lord Lu, there is no need to be so polite."
As he spoke, he waved his hand,
Hou Xian, who was standing behind him, bowed forward.
He placed the package in his hand on the square table next to Lu Yunyi and opened it gently.
Two bills, a sugar factory seal, and some document-like objects were revealed in the package.
Lu Yunyi looked at Hou Xian and nodded slightly:
"Thank you, father-in-law."
Hou Xian raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile.
Without saying a word, he silently retreated behind Wen Cheng.
"Sir Lu, I have a request regarding this sugar-making workshop. I hope you can help me." Wen Cheng said with a bow.
"You can say whatever you want, sir."
A hint of emotion appeared on Wen Cheng's old face:
"Master Lu, there are currently thirty craftsmen and nearly a hundred assistants in the workshop.
Most of them were homeless eunuchs in the palace or people with physical disabilities.
Now the workshop is under the management of Lord Lu.
Can you please give them a living for our family's sake?"
After hearing this, Lu Yunyi's face remained calm.
His eyes swept across Wen Cheng and Hou Xian behind him, and he immediately understood.
The reason why I brought Hou Xian along this time is to ask him to repay the favor.
Thinking of this, Lu Yunyi smiled and said:
“Don’t worry about this, sir. The craftsmen in the sugar mill are all experienced and indispensable.
As for those guys, there aren't enough of them.
If you have anyone else who needs accommodation, please send them to us.
But let me be frank, the sugar factory is not a place to idle away your time, once you get here you have to work.
As for wages, not a single cent will be reduced."
Hearing this, Wen Cheng's smile widened and he nodded repeatedly:
“These people are all miserable and homeless, thank you Lord Lu for taking them in.
If there are people who just want to live a lazy life, we are not unreasonable people.
Lord Lu, just let them leave on their own, there is no need to worry."
"That's great." Lu Yunyi nodded in response.
"Master Lu, can we ask,
You took over the sugar factory from the palace. What kind of business do you plan to do?
Is it business in the palace, business in the army, or business for the people?"
“To be honest with you, my business is to do private business.
As for the military business, let the many nobles fight for it.
I am of low rank and my words do not count, so I will not get involved."
"Oh?"
Wen Cheng's eyes flashed with surprise, and he paused and said,
"Lord Lu, have you ever thought about doing business in the palace?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Lu Yunyi's eyes.
Looking at the seemingly ordinary old eunuch in front of him, he suddenly felt strange.
Anything related to purchasing in the palace has always been a lucrative job.
What's more, sugar is such an important commodity.
The Jingujian was just a government office responsible for cleaning.
Now that he said this, it seemed that the power of the Shrine Supervisor was even greater than he thought.
With this thought in mind, Lu Yunyi spoke in a deep voice:
"Eunuch, the palace's business is complicated, so I'd better not get involved."
Now, Wen Cheng was even more surprised, and so was Hou Xian behind him.
"Although the business in the palace is not large in scale, it can make a lot of money. Isn't Lord Lu tempted?" Wen Cheng asked in surprise.
"You may not know, my lord, I am planning to run a sugar mill.
It’s not about making money, but about benefiting the people of the world.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire main hall suddenly became strange, and it was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Wen Cheng is an old fox in the officialdom who has experienced many battles.
Hearing this, I just felt weird.
Lu Yunyi looked serious and did not intend to hide anything:
“Father-in-law, there has been a new breakthrough in sugar-making technology.
White sugar, which used to be expensive, may now cost only 80% of the original price, or even less.”
"what?"
Wen Cheng sat up straight, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.
If someone else said this, he would definitely not believe it.
But he had to believe what the man in front of him said.
This person's past deeds have already shown that
He has extraordinary abilities and can turn decay into magic.
"I plan to sell the sugar produced by the workshop at Yingtian Commercial Bank.
The price will be relatively lower then, and it will also be shipped to Daning.”
At this point, Lu Yunyi sighed with emotion.
"Daning is located in a bitterly cold area outside the Great Wall, where food is scarce.
Sometimes, a bowl of hot sugar water can save a life, which is a great kindness.
Of course, I will be serving as an official there in the future, and I have some selfish motives in this.”
Wen Cheng was stunned on the spot, while Hou Xian behind him opened his eyes wide with a sharp look in his eyes!
His hometown, Dogandusi, is also in bitter cold.
There...a bowl of sugar water can save a name!
Wen Cheng thought for a long time before he slowly spoke.
“Lord Lu serves the country and the people, and we admire him.
But if this technology is in your hands, it might cause trouble.
There are so many sugar factories in the capital, I am afraid they will be squeezed out by Lord Lu and have difficulty surviving. "
Lu Yunyi waved his hand and smiled:
"Don't worry, sir. I am still a soldier after all.
Sugar is extremely important to the army, so how could I stand by and watch the army run out of sugar? In the morning, my father-in-law came to the palace and presented the sugar production process to Your Majesty.
The palace will make it public at the appropriate time so that all people in the world can taste its sweetness."
Wen Cheng felt his whole body tense and he sat in the chair blankly.
He is over fifty years old and has seen too much darkness and ugliness in the world.
Today, he suddenly discovered that
The young Lord Lu in front of him might really be different.
If others discovered this craft,
It will certainly be kept secret and a fortune will be made in silence.
But the current situation is far beyond his expectations.
Taking a deep breath, Wen Cheng slowly stood up and bowed:
"Lord Lu is righteous, and it is our family that is narrow-minded."
Hou Xian behind him smiled even more widely and also bowed.
Lu Yunyi stood up:
"This matter still depends on the father-in-law's intervention.
Please have a good talk with the sugar factory workers and craftsmen.
Although the production process has changed,
But their wages will not be reduced, so they don’t need to panic and just do their work well.”
"Don't worry, Lord Lu. We will take care of this matter."
After saying this, Hou Xian looked thoughtful, and a hint of determination quickly flashed in his eyes.
He took a step forward, and under Lu Yunyi's surprised gaze, he lowered his voice:
"Master Lu, let me give you a reminder.
There are many rumors about your deputy general in the capital.
There is someone behind this with ulterior motives, intending to alienate you and General Liu, so please make a response as soon as possible, Lord Lu."
Hearing this, Lu Yunyi was extremely surprised.
But he pretended to be shocked, as if he had heard unbelievable news:
"May I ask, sir, is there any evidence for this?"
Wen Cheng was very satisfied with his reaction and just smiled slightly:
"It's just that we found out by chance in the palace, Lord Lu just needs to pay a little attention to it."
Lu Yunyi suddenly realized something and bowed quickly:
"Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me."
"Master Lu, you are welcome. I will take my leave now."
"Take care, my two eunuchs."
Seeing Wang Bo send the two away,
The shock on Lu Yunyi's face disappeared instantly, and he became as calm as water.
He sat at the top, laughed suddenly, and patted the armrest of the chair gently.
"It is true that those who are in the right path will have many supporters, while those who are in the wrong path will have few.
The Shrine Supervisor actually reminded me at this moment. I don’t know if it is in accordance with the rules, and whether the palace knows about it.”
At this time, Mu Chuting hurried over from the back hall with a little excitement on her face:
"Husband, how is it?"
"How can it be impossible for my father-in-law to fail to get things done personally?"
As he spoke, Lu Yunyi handed over the land deed and the house deed on the table, and leaned back in his chair with a proud look on his face.
"Look, this time it's easier.
Not only did I not have to spend any money, but I also got such a large workshop for free."
"Really?"
Mu Chuting's eyes lit up, and she took the house deed and the land deed and examined them, and soon she exclaimed,
“Husband, it’s Wanshou Sugar Factory!
I heard that this is the largest sugar factory in the capital, and it undertakes the business of the palace."
When Lu Yunyi heard the name, he was slightly stunned, and then he laughed.
Only businesses within the palace dare to use such a name. No wonder Wen Cheng said it could save a lot of trouble.
"Okay, we already have the sugar mill and the craftsmanship, and the only thing left is the manager and the clerks.
Leave the original people alone for now, and recruit some more people to check and balance each other. I'll leave this matter to you."
"give it to me?"
Mu Chuting widened her beautiful eyes, pointed at herself, and looked surprised.
Lu Yunyi nodded and said, "Madam, I'm getting bored staying at home all day, it would be good to go out for a walk.
Besides, my father-in-law has a deep foundation in the capital and has many useful people under his command.
As for me, I am completely clueless about this place, so I will leave it to you, Madam."
Mu Chuting thought about it carefully, and raised her fair chin slightly.
Gave Lu Yunyi a look that said "don't worry":
"I understand, husband, don't worry, this matter will be handled well!"
"Okay, I'll go out for a while too.
Now that we have cheap sugar, it’s time for the people of Beijing to enjoy it.”
At the beginning of the You hour, Lu Yunyi arrived at Guichun Medical Clinic on horseback with his guards.
As evening approaches, the sunlight here becomes increasingly lazy.
The whole street is filled with a sense of leisure.
Guichun Medical Clinic is located in a quiet and elegant place.
The pedestrians on the street all have a literary and artistic atmosphere and look indifferent.
Lu Yunyi got off the horse, and the middle-aged female manager of the clinic came out to greet him with a smile on her face:
"Master Lu is here, please come in quickly, the shopkeeper is in the inner room."
The clinic was a little deserted, with only a few people treating patients.
After Lu Yunyi took a casual glance, he walked straight to the back hall.
Walking into the back hall, the scene that came into his sight made him slightly stunned.
Zhu Jinyu was lying lazily on the bed, her slender figure exposed.
With one hand supporting his head, he flipped through the book with the other.
There is also a small disk next to it, filled with fruits.
"Miss."
The housekeeper who was following behind was also stunned when she saw this scene and quickly spoke out to remind them.
Zhu Jinyu's eyes met Lu Yunyi's, and they both froze in place for a moment.
Almost instantly,
Her face turned red, like the setting sun in the sky, filled with rosy clouds.
"Lord Lulu, why are you here?"
She quickly propped herself up and sat up.
But the veil covering her body slipped off, revealing most of her snow-white and rosy skin.
Zhu Jinyu's face turned red again.
Seeing Lu Yunyi trying to turn around and avoid him, he quickly ordered:
"Mother He, go down first and close the door."
The manager reacted very quickly, before Lu Yunyi could turn around,
The door slammed shut.
The hot wind blowing in his face slightly lifted the hair hanging down at Lu Yunyi's temples.
In desperation, Lu Yunyi had to apologize to the door:
"Don't blame me, Miss Jinyu. I came here in a hurry and didn't have time to inform you."
Zhu Jinyu put on her gauze skirt again, but she felt it was too tight.
She pulled her gauze skirt down, revealing half of her shoulders and her delicate collarbone.
"Master Lu, please take a seat. It is Jinyu's fault for not hosting you well enough."
Lu Yunyi turned around and raised his eyebrows when he saw her dressed so casually.
He sat down pretending to be nonchalant.
"Miss Jinyu, I came here this time to discuss some matters regarding opening a business with you."
Zhu Jinyu looked surprised and stared at Lu Yunyi in a strange way:
"Is it about the Coke incident a few days ago?"
Lu Yunyi suddenly smiled and nodded repeatedly:
"It was because the sugar used in the recipe was expensive, costing nearly one penny per cup.
Now I have found enough cheap sugar,
Can I talk about cooperation with Miss Jinyu?
Of course, today I represent myself on the one hand and Yingtian Commercial Bank on the other.
If Miss Jinyu thinks it's okay, we can open a workshop together and then sell it in a business."
Zhu Jinyu suddenly laughed, her eyes flickering as she looked back and forth at Lu Yunyi's face.
"Sir Lu, are you abusing your power for personal gain or are you doing your job impartially?"
Lu Yunyi was stunned and answered affirmatively:
"Business matters."
A trace of disappointment flashed across Zhu Jinyu's eyes, and his face was full of resentment. He said with a hint of complaint:
"Lord Lu really doesn't understand romance.
If this is you abusing your power for personal gain, how could Jinyu make things difficult for you, Master?"
As she spoke, she picked up a wooden box beside her and pushed it over.
"Here, sir, this is the secret recipe for you.
It is up to you to decide how to deal with it.”
Lu Yunyi blinked and suddenly laughed:
"Miss Jinyu, let's talk business. Although you and I are friends, brothers must also settle accounts clearly.
Tomorrow, I will send someone to discuss with Miss Jinyu about jointly establishing a business.
Miss Jinyu doesn't need to pay any money, this secret recipe alone is enough."
Zhu Jinyu was stunned for a moment before she realized what was going on.
The person in front of me actually came here to discuss business!
She angrily pulled the half-covered gauze skirt up to her shoulders, covering her snow-white skin, with a hint of annoyance in her voice:
"Got it, Master Lu!"
(End of this chapter)