Chapter 565: If you become rich, you will never forget me

Chapter 565: If you become rich, you will never forget me

Chapter 565: If you become rich, you will never forget me

Wanshou Sugar Factory is located near the Shen Ce Gate in the north of Yingtian City.

This place is close to the city wall.

It is also adjacent to Xuanwu Lake, with a vast area and sparse population.

Most of the workshops controlled by the palace are located here.

Wanshou Sugar Factory covers a very large area.

From a cursory glance from the outside, it occupies an entire street.

Once you enter, you will find it extremely spacious, with various workshops scattered throughout.

From extracting syrup from sugarcane to making white sugar,
The process involves more than a dozen steps, all of which can be completed in the sugar factory.

This shocked Lu Yunyi and his group. They didn't expect it to be a full industrial chain model.

He knew that most workshops in Beijing were only responsible for the subsequent purification and sales.

Some of the front-end processes are done by small workshops in various cities.

The two have clear division of labor and support a lot of people.

Like Wanshou Sugar Factory, which takes care of everything from top to bottom,
It is very rare in the entire capital.

In this regard, the eunuch in charge of the Wanshou Sugar Factory explained,

Because it was used to supply the palace,
Therefore, regardless of money considerations, safety is naturally the top priority.

Lu Yunyi expressed his understanding.

Soon, after visiting the sugar factory,
Lu Yunyi took his group away and went to an ice cream parlor in the north city.

In a spacious inner room, several people sat down one after another.

Lu Yunyi sat at the top, Liu Heiying sat next to him, and Wu Fuliu, Zhang Yu and others sat at the bottom.

On the other side there are three girls: Song Wan'er, Deng Lingyun and Qin Qing.

There was some emotion on the faces of the people present.

It was the first time they had seen such a large-scale workshop.

Lu Yunyi sat at the top, looked at everyone with a smile, and said lightly:
“I believe you have all seen the Wanshou Sugar Factory today.

To be honest with you, Wanshou Sugar Factory was originally a business in the palace, and was awarded to me by His Majesty."

"what?"

Everyone present looked shocked.

No wonder the eunuchs in the workshop were so respectful, it turned out that the shopkeeper was right in front of them.

Lu Yunyi pressed his hands, his expression a little strange:
“It just so happened that Black Hawk and I originally planned to open our own workshop to produce sugar.

But I didn't expect that after the palace knew about it,
I was awarded one directly, which saved me a lot of money."

Liu Heiying also had a strange look on his face and kept scratching his head.

He has already found the location of the workshop and the craftsmen in the past few days.
Suddenly got this news,

It really caught him off guard and disrupted many of his plans.

"Lord Lu is so kind to me, I admire you very much."

Song Wan'er smiled, with a hint of happiness in her eyes.

There are not many such honors in the entire capital.

Deng Lingyun, who was sitting next to her, was also very happy and laughed as well.

Lu Yunyi looked at them and said with a smile:

"Don't be happy too soon. In fact,

The original intention of opening the workshop was to bring you in.
You don’t have to pay for anything, just take a share and we’ll share the money later.”

what?
Song Wan'er's smile froze in place.

The many generals who were originally cheerful stopped smiling.
For no reason, I felt a sense of regret, the pity that the money was slipping away before my eyes.

They have all seen the general's ability to make money.

Such a big Yingtian Commercial Bank,

I heard that those who participated in this were the top dignitaries in the entire Ming Dynasty, and they could earn an unknown amount of money.

A faint sense of sadness began to spread in the ice room.

Lu Yunyi pressed his hand and smiled comfortingly:

"Don't worry, although things have changed a little.
But it does not prevent us from opening a workshop.

As previously agreed, everyone present here will have some share.
You don't have to pay real money, just wait for the profit distribution at the end of the year.

As for why we do this
Since we have known each other for a long time, we always want to do something good for our friends and brothers.

Moreover, even if you don't earn this money,

The money will also be taken away by the profiteers in the sugar factories, so it is better for everyone to have fun."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became excited.

Wu Fuliu and other generals looked at each other in surprise. They had never expected that there would be such a good thing in the world.

Lu Yunyi waved his hand, and Liu Heiying took out a thick stack of documents from his accompanying package.
Hand it to Hu Xiaowu who was standing behind him:

"Give some to the adults and the girls."

"Yes!"

Hu Xiaowu took the documents and distributed them, and soon everyone had a piece of paper filled with words in their hands.

[Liu's Yingtian Sugar Factory Plan]
Everyone turned their eyes to Liu Heiying, and Wu Fuliu asked directly:
"Master Liu, will you take care of this matter?"

Liu Heiying nodded, glanced at everyone present, and nodded slightly:
"That's right, I will be in charge of all matters related to the sugar factory, and Lord Lu will not be involved.

But you can rest assured.

This matter was arranged by Lord Lu, and the core technology of the sugar factory,

It was provided by Lord Lu, so please don't underestimate it.
These processes can reduce the cost of making white sugar by 80%. "

"what?"

The generals in the army sat up straight with a serious look on their faces.

They have heard too many stories of helpless situations caused by the high price and scarce supply of sugar.

If there is enough sugar,
Many brothers would not have ended up being disabled or dying in vain from festering wounds.

Song Wan'er and others on the opposite side were even more surprised.

They all came from wealthy families, and sugar was common in their homes, but they also knew that it was expensive.

If it drops by 80%, how much money can you earn?
When she thought of this, even Song Wan'er, who came from a scholarly family, felt her heart pounding.

But soon, Liu Heiying gave an explanation:

"This method is a good way to benefit the country and the people.

We are not profiteers, and it is even more impossible for us to use simple methods to sell at high prices.

So, in the future,
White sugar will be the same as brown sugar, affordable and inexhaustible.”

Qian Hong, who was always mature and steady, had a hint of doubt in his eyes:
"General Liu, how can we make money if we do this?"

This was also the question posed by some generals, and they all looked over.

The three women, on the other hand, were not interested in making money.

On the contrary, they feel that such a righteous act is much better than making money.

Liu Heiying explained:

"You can also make money by selling at a low profit but in high volumes, it's just a matter of how much.

In addition, Liu’s Sugar Factory will enter the supply system of Wanshou Sugar Factory.

In the future, Wanshou Sugar Factory will not only supply Yingtian Commercial Bank, but also Daning.

Anyway, there is no need to worry about sales. Once the workshop is up and running, how much money can we make? "

With this said, everyone could feel the bright prospects of the sugar factory.

Zhang Yu was very simple and nodded repeatedly, looking at the generals beside him:

"Anyway, we don't have to pay for it, and we get a share of the money every year. This is like picking up money for free."

"Hahahahaha."

Everyone laughed.

Qian Hong still asked tentatively:

"Many hands make light work, how about we all contribute some money to build the workshop sooner?"

Lu Yunyi raised his hand to stop him:
"Let's not talk about this anymore. We've worked so hard together for so long, and it's only right that we share some of the money.

As for why we wanted to bring these three girls along,

It’s because we will all go our separate ways in the future, and there will be no one to take care of the workshop in Beijing.

The three girls have big families and big businesses, so they can take care of it and avoid other people having bad intentions."

After hearing this, all the generals suddenly understood.

Lu Yunyi turned to look at the three people and smiled:

"Three girls, I'd like to ask you to take care of the workshop from now on. Is that okay?"

Qin Qing acted very generously and waved her hand:
"Don't worry, I promise it will grow up to be plump and white."

Song Wan'er covered her mouth and smiled:
"With Lord Lu's reputation, how dare anyone covet the workshop? We are just taking advantage of it.

But please rest assured, Lord Lu.
If anyone wants to take over the workshop, we will definitely not let him go."

Lu Yunyi smiled with relief.

“In this case, if you all have no objection, then let’s settle this matter.

The two workshops will also use the new method to make sugar as soon as possible.
And enter the supply chain system of Yingtian Commercial Bank as soon as possible."

Lu Yunyi waved his hand.
Feng Yunfang behind him immediately distributed the drafted contract and pens to everyone.

"By the way, I would like to remind you all not to disclose this matter to anyone for the time being.

After all, there are still many sugar factories in Beijing, and disputes are inevitable among them.

It was only a matter of time before the truth was exposed.
But the later we expose it, the more we can gain an advantage.”

Everyone held the contract, looked up and nodded repeatedly. What he said made a lot of sense.

The group signed and sealed the agreement without any hesitation.

It's just a sugar-making workshop.
It's not worth it to let a second-rank official personally cheat them for such a small amount of money.

When everything was done, Lu Yunyi let out a long sigh of relief, and then raised the teacup beside him:
"It is fate that brings us together.

Even if we go our separate ways in the future, you will never forget our friendship.

I will serve tea instead of wine to you all."

For a moment, cups of tea were raised up.

The three girls had never experienced such a scene.
A little excited, her face flushed.

Even ordinary herbal tea has a unique flavor at this moment.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the end of August, and everything was going on in an orderly manner.

The construction of the business is nearing completion.
Concrete paved roads have extended to the outskirts of the capital!
The soldiers of the front army's scout unit have resumed training and started to study new tactics.

The sugar mills that had just harvested the sugar had already started working overtime.

Due to the production cycle, a continuous investment of silver and money is required in the early stages.

Fortunately, the money from Lu Yunyi's land sale arrived.

Allow him to maintain this level of commitment.

Moreover, the beverage workshop in cooperation with Zhu Jinyu is also ready.
Just wait for the cheap white sugar in mid-next month.

Today, Lu Yunyi checked the documents related to Daning in the Governor's Office as usual.

The government office, which was originally packed to the brim, was now half empty.

With his late night study, the results are remarkable!

Lu Yunyi already has a good understanding of Daning's current situation.

The conflicts of interest involved have also become more clear.

At this moment, he was reading a series of decrees issued last year after the Daning Metropolitan Government was renamed the Beiping Metropolitan Government.

Especially the decrees regarding foreign ethnic groups and grassland defense.

He found that the settlement of foreigners was a bit too hasty.
This made their lives in the Ming Dynasty extremely difficult, and in the end they might as well go back to the grasslands to herd cattle.

As a result, many people defected.
Especially some small tribal chiefs who originally had considerable wealth on the grassland,
Or even the minor officials in the Northern Yuan Dynasty court could not be retained.

The handling of the matter by the Beijing Xingdusi was also extremely simple.
Catch those who can be caught, and kill those who cannot be caught.

There will also be stricter control over some of the people in Daning.
This creates a vicious cycle.

Lu Yunyi had no objection to this treatment.
Just because this is the best way Daning can do at the moment.

What he was thinking about was how to make use of the new objects that appeared in Beijing.
To improve Daning, at least people should have enough food to eat.

In this way, even if some grassland nobles want to rebel, others will not follow them.

Just as I was thinking, hurried footsteps sounded from outside the door.
Feng Yunfang poked his head in, his face looking a little serious:

"Sir, someone is coming from the palace."

Lu Yunyi raised his head, with some surprise in his eyes:

"Please come in quickly."

Soon, Guo Zhen, the eldest son of Marquis Wuding, appeared in Lu Yunyi's yamen.

He stood at the door, looking at the room full of documents, and was a little stunned for a moment.

"What's the matter?"

Lu Yunyi did not stand up, but sat behind the desk and asked questions.

Guo Zhen came back to his senses and quickly cupped his hands:
"Lord Lu, His Majesty invites you to the palace."

Lu Yunyi blinked and looked at the time.

It was bright outside, it was already early morning.
He stood up and walked towards the washbasin not far away.

"Wait a moment and wash your face."

"My lord please."

Guo Zhen stood at the door and waited obediently.

He scanned the documents that took up most of the room.
I suddenly felt a surge of admiration in my heart.

He had heard from his father that Lord Lu always liked to make full preparations.
All day long I either read documents or read documents.

At first he was a little skeptical.

After all, many officials in the Governor's Office also read documents.

And now, he was in shock. This was too much.

Lu Yunyi washed his face and felt a little more energetic.

Seeing Guo Zhen standing there in a daze, he reached out and patted his stomach:

"Let's go, what are you standing there for?"

"Oh yes, Lord Lu, please."

Lu Yunyi followed Guo Zhen into the palace.
Although it was morning, the sun was still strong.

Especially inside the imperial palace, the entire bluestone floor became steaming hot.

Soon, Guo Zhen brought him to the corner of the palace.

There is a whole row of bicycles placed here, which looks particularly neat.

When Lu Yunyi saw this scene, his eyes widened.

The palace is so advanced!

Guo Zhen pushed a bicycle in front of Lu Yunyi and said with a smile:

"Lord Lu, the weather has been too hot these days.

Walking from the palace gate to the many halls, one would often sweat profusely.

It's because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince feels that the court officials and our guards are working too hard.
So he placed this bicycle for us to ride.

He also asked us to experience it and see if there is room for improvement.”

Lu Yunyi nodded suddenly.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always been like this, strict in big matters and kind in small matters.

But the court officials just believed this and thought the prince was kind-hearted.

"So what do you think of this bike?"

Guo Zhen rolled out a bicycle and scratched his head:
"Everything else is fine, but the seat is too small. It feels a bit weird to sit on it wearing armor."

Lu Yunyi wrote it down: "I understand."

Soon, the two of them rode their bicycles towards the depths of the palace.

Soon they arrived at a place that looked familiar to Lu Yunyi.

He raised his eyebrows. If he remembered correctly,

Behind this hall should be the place where the experimental fields are located.

In front of us, the place where the hall is located has been firmly guarded by soldiers in armor.
Each of them was ten feet tall. They held sharp weapons in their hands and carried crossbows on their waists. They looked murderous!
The two got off the bicycles, and Guo Zhen smiled apologetically:
"Sir, this is a serious matter, we still need to search you!"

Lu Yunyi nodded, walked forward and opened his shoulders.

After Guo Zhen fumbled for a while, he waved his hand.
The guards made way for him and Lu Yunyi walked in.

The eunuch who had been waiting for a long time led him to the experimental field.

When he arrived here, Lu Yunyi was shocked. The scene before him was really too grand.

A bright viewing platform was built on the side.
At the top sat His Majesty and Consort Guo Ning, and at the bottom sat His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

There was a thin old man beside him.
He was wearing a bamboo hat on his head, and I didn't know who he belonged to.

Below them were the princes who were stranded in the capital.
Most of them are around 20 years old.

Finally, there are the six ministries, nine ministers and the governors-general of the Governor's Office.

A large shed has been built on the experimental field, casting the entire field in shadow.

Several old men from the Agricultural Administration Institute were no longer as carefree as before.

They all put on their official robes,
They stood there with hoes in their hands, looking solemn.

Not only that, a serious atmosphere also permeated the entire experimental field!
Lu Yunyi was brought to the viewing platform. He bowed honestly:
"Your Highness, Lu Yunyi, pays respect to Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Concubine Ning."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked solemn and nodded slightly:

"Give me a seat."

The old eunuch brought a chair.
It was placed under the command of the Left Censor-in-Chief Zhan Hui and the Left Army Commander-in-Chief Geng Zhong.

Lu Yunyi sat down and looked around
The people around were either of the first rank or of the junior rank.

It was a bit strange for him, a minor official of the second rank, to sit between civil and military officials.

However, Lu Yunyi quickly put this thought behind him.

Looking at the experimental field ahead, he became a little excited.

If nothing unexpected happens, it should be time to dig sweet potatoes!
As expected, the eunuch in a scarlet robe stepped forward with a whisk in his hand:
"Thank God for giving me a good harvest, abundant crops, full granaries, peace and prosperity for the country."

"Respectfully inform the gods of heaven and earth, this is the first harvest of the year, and the fields are full of grain!
This is all due to the blessings of gods and favorable weather.

When the crops were harvested for the first time, we felt grateful to Heaven and Earth for creating this fertile valley.

I pray that the harvest will be smooth and there will be plenty of food and fodder to feed the people and prosper the country. I pray that the emperor’s grace will be great and benefit all people.”

"The auspicious time has arrived - let's begin!"

(End of this chapter)