Chapter 595 1389, Changing the World Step 1

Chapter 595 1389, Changing the World Step 1

Chapter 595: 1389, the first step to change the world

The bustle of the business far exceeded everyone's expectations.
The interior layout of the business is equally stunning.

After Zhou Song walked into the trading company with his two friends, he couldn't help but gasp at the empty scene before him.

He had an illusion that he was in a small parade ground that stretched as far as the eye could see.

He was particularly shocked by the crowded shelves and the crowds of people.

Zhou Song thought he had traveled far and wide and had a wide range of knowledge.

But what I saw today,
It was the first time in his life.

He vaguely remembered that the most spacious place he had ever been to was the newly opened brothel Huajianji outside the city. As soon as he entered, there was a huge lotus pond.

Today, this spacious feeling has been replaced by the business building in front of us.

He was like this, and the people around him widened their eyes, shocked by the scene before them.

The markets they often go to are all small stalls.
Even if we go to a business, it is just a small room.
Even the most spacious inn would seem insignificant next to this business.

In their view, the space might only be enough to place shelves for vegetables.

On both sides of the central aisle, rice, flour and some grains are placed on the left, and fruits and vegetables are placed on the right, all of which are neatly placed on square tables.

The radishes are neatly arranged, and you can feel their freshness just by looking at them.

The yams are stacked one by one, and you can see the soil and roots on top. You can tell at a glance that they were just dug out of the ground.

There are also bundles of leeks tied with hemp ropes, covered with morning dew, and the emerald green color is particularly eye-catching.

In Zhou Song's sight, some people had already gathered around, holding a strange-looking object in their hands.

But soon, Zhou Song frowned, and a feeling of absurdity surged in his heart.

"Brother Zhou, isn't this a wheelbarrow?"

Manager Wu also saw the thing and asked with a suspicious look on his face.

"Yes, it is a cart, but it looks different and seems to be a lot smaller."

The two watched helplessly as a middle-aged man in his thirties took two radishes.
At the employee's signal, he put it into the small frame of the cart, then easily pulled the cart away.

"This actually has this use?"

The corners of Zhou Song's mouth twitched slightly. Recently, news came from the court that two types of carts would soon be launched to the public.

Zhou Song originally planned to participate in it and make a fortune.

He originally planned to enlarge the cart and add a large frame to use it for moving house, storing luggage or pulling heavy objects.

He thought he was fully prepared.

Be able to stand out among many businesses and win the bid in one fell swoop.

However, now he found that the court's development of carts had far exceeded his imagination.

At this time, Shopkeeper Bai pulled over a small cart and pushed it back and forth on the ground, and couldn't help but sigh:

"This thing is really good, it slides very smoothly and saves a lot of effort"

The three of them looked at the smooth cement floor and fell into deep thought.
"Let's go. Keep going forward and see if there are any new things."

Zhou Song led the two people to continue walking into the business, and after walking out of the area of ​​fruits, vegetables, grains, oils, rice and noodles,
His vision became wider, and when he looked around, he actually saw several familiar faces, all of whom were business owners.

Obviously, they had the same idea as me.

After saying hello, Zhou Song walked and looked around.
Pork, chicken, duck, fish, shrimp, snacks, cooked food, dried fruits and other products are all available.
Before reaching the end, Zhou Song's heart was already calm and he had made up his mind about Yingtian Commercial Bank.

This is the undisputed number one trading company in Ming Dynasty, unmatched among merchants.

Shopkeepers Wu and Bai were also stunned.
As business owners, they love to find fault with others on a daily basis.

But the business before them had so many advantages that they overlooked its possible shortcomings.

Moreover, they themselves began to have such thoughts:

"This thing seems to be quite useful, would you like to buy some?
This one looks good, how about buying some?"

The products sold here are complete, and the service is very thoughtful.
Those employees worked tirelessly,

You can tell at first glance that he is a down-to-earth and hard-working person. He is completely different from those guys in their firm who would rather sit than stand.

Soon, the three of them turned a corner and saw the salt, sugar and tea specialty store.
Once again, they were stunned by the scene before them.

It’s worthy of being a business of the imperial court, they can sell anything!

Suddenly, Zhou Song’s eyes tightened and he rubbed his eyes, wondering if he was dazzled. What did he see?
Twenty cents per pound of sugar?

Twenty cents?
Zhou Song ran over in two steps. There were already a few people standing in front of the sugar stall. Their faces looked extremely ugly.

Zhou Song knew them; they were the owners of some sugar factories in the city.

"My dear brother, white sugar is 20 cents per pound? Is it marked correctly?"

Manager Fang of Baimei Sugar Shop asked with a trembling voice and his hands shaking slightly.

"Sir, white sugar is 20 wen per pound, and brown sugar is 10 wen per pound. There is no mistake in the price. This is the price at the store."

As soon as these words came out, Shopkeeper Fang felt his blood boiling and he almost lost his footing.

"Manager Fang, Manager Fang. Are you okay?"

Shopkeeper Fang waved his hands tremblingly.

"It's all right now, but soon something serious will happen."

Zhou Song looked at the cotton-like white sugar in front of him, and his breathing became rapid.

In the past, white sugar cost at least one penny of silver per pound, and was often out of stock.

Now, it only costs twenty cents, a 80% drop in price!
This. This is simply incredible.

Zhou Song didn’t know how Yingtian Trading Company did it, but he knew that the sugar factories around the capital would probably be in trouble.

Considering that Shiqing Sugar Factory and Wanshou Sugar Factory fell into the hands of Lord Lu some time ago, it is not difficult to guess the reason.
This must be the work of Lord Lu.

When Zhou Song thought of this, he felt a sense of confusion and powerlessness.
How could this person be so troublesome?

The three of them quickly left the Salt, Sugar and Tea counter and walked for a long time before finally arriving at a fork in the road.

On one side is the checkout and payment area, and on the other side is the stairs leading to the second floor.

During this period, he saw a series of daily necessities such as pots, pans, cloth, etc.

It can be said that the entire first floor of Yingtian Commercial Bank is like a huge grocery store.

Soon, several people came to the second floor
As soon as they stepped in here, a strong scent of books and ink hit them in the face, enveloping them.

There are areas for the four treasures of the study, ceramics and porcelain, wood and bamboo carvings, silk fabrics, and ancient books and paintings.
The three of them simply took a stroll and found some new and interesting things in the cart, which shocked them greatly.

Obviously, the first floor is a place that provides affordable goods for ordinary people.

The second floor is the area where merchants and scholars make money, and everything here is very expensive.

Go to the third floor
A feeling of jewels and gems comes over you.

Especially the jewelry and jade area, which is dazzling and dazzling.

Zhou Song looked up and saw that the roof had been remodeled, with exquisite window frames and window paper.

The sunlight shines through the windows, illuminating the entire jewelry and jade area.

A wide variety of gemstones
The ruby ​​is as bright as blood and the crystal is pure and flawless.

The rich sapphire color exudes nobility and elegance.

The emerald green is like emerald feather, with plenty of water and a warm and delicate texture.

There are also various types of pearls, which are round and full with soft luster.

In fact, jewelry worn by women occupies 90% of the entire area.

Sets of exquisite jewelry were displayed outside in a grand manner.

The three of them looked at each other and felt that they couldn't let their female relatives come here, otherwise they didn't know how much money it would cost! Continuing to walk inside, it was the antique and rare area. The three of them couldn't move their feet when they arrived here.

The bronze wares from the Shang and Zhou dynasties have simple and solemn shapes and exquisite and intricate patterns.

The jade wares from the Qin and Han dynasties are of exquisite craftsmanship and high-quality jade. The "Han Eight Knife" carving technique makes the lines of the jade wares simple, smooth and lifelike.

Gold and silver wares from the Tang and Song dynasties were exquisitely crafted and had various shapes.
These precious antiques are strictly protected and can only be viewed from a distance.
Zhou Song looked at the rare antiques in front of him, then at the jewelry he had just passed by, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
“You really don’t miss any business opportunities.

Earn money from both women and men.
And putting the jewelry in the front is a genius idea.

Women look at jewelry, men look at antiques, and they don’t interfere with each other. It’s amazing.”

Seeing more and more people coming, the three continued to walk inside.

In the rare and exotic animal products area, there are exquisite objects carved from ivory and rhino horns, each of which is priceless.

Further back is the display area of ​​replicas and authentic imperial items, with pots, pans, tea sets and other items, all at high prices. There are even authentic items on display for comparison.
Zhou Song understood that this was increasing the value of the goods.

Finally, there are some foreign treasures, such as clocks, carpets, samurai swords, and some strange costumes, which are also very expensive.

When they had finished looking at all the areas, they paid and walked out of the store. The hot wind that hit them suddenly woke them up. They opened their eyes slightly and looked back at the store.

A question popped up in their minds: Why is it so cool inside?
Before they could figure it out, their thoughts were interrupted by cheers coming from the lottery table in front of them.

"This guest from the east of the city has won the fifth prize! A piece of Jingdezhen official kiln porcelain!"

A well-dressed young employee shouted loudly with a megaphone in his hand.

Next to him stood a well-dressed, wealthy man.

At this moment, his face was full of smiles, and he couldn't stop smiling.

To him, a piece of porcelain is nothing.
But the feeling of drawing a lottery is completely different, and there are so many people watching,

Every jealous and envious look added a little to his inner pride.

The emotional value alone is worth it!

Zhou Song looked at the receipt in his hand, then at the long queue.
"Are we still smoking?"

"Draw it, it would be a waste if you don't draw it, let's see your luck!"

Shopkeeper Wu had already taken out the receipt with great interest and was ready to queue up.

Shopkeeper Bai did the same. He smiled and said, "Shopkeeper Zhou, the purpose of life is to have fun. Let's go and have a smoke."

Zhou Song shook his head helplessly, full of admiration for this series of processes.

He has done research and found that people usually have two emotions after spending money.

Either happy or hesitant.

At this time, the emergence of the lottery almost eliminated the emotion of "hesitation", leaving only joy.

Needless to say, the reputation of Yingtian Commercial Bank will spread quickly.

Because of the bustle of Yingtian Commercial Bank, the whole city was filled with a festive atmosphere.
People found that the fruits, vegetables, rice, flour and meat here were not only affordable but also rich in variety.

The final lucky draw was also very interesting.
As word of mouth spread, more and more people went to Yingtian Commercial Bank, and the entire jewelry gallery and Fudong Street became more lively.

However, as the afternoon drew to a close, the long-awaited grand prize had still not been announced.

This made many people anxious, but it did not affect their interest in watching the lottery table.

In the Imperial Palace, Wuying Hall, the sunlight shines through the windows, casting a golden glow over the entire hall.

The square in front of the palace was scorched by the sun, and the air seemed distorted.
Guo Ying was wearing armor and holding a long sword, pacing in front of the hall, looking a little absent-minded.

News has come from the palace that the business is very impressive, which makes him want to go and take a look.

Inside the hall, it was not as hot as outside, but there was an oppressive atmosphere.

The Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang sat at the top, looking at the document in his hand with a frown on his face.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao sat beside him with an equally serious expression.

After a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang threw the document in his hand fiercely on the table. A trace of anger flashed in his eyes and his breathing became rapid.

“These idiots!!”

Crown Prince Zhu Biao raised his head, stood up quickly, picked up the herbal tea on the table and handed it over:

"Father, please have a cup of tea first. The weather is hot and the doctor said that we should not get angry or we will get a sore throat."

"How can I not be angry when they do such a stupid thing?"

Zhu Yuanzhang drank the tea in one gulp, and some water droplets appeared on his gray beard, but he didn't care at all, his face was full of anger.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao pursed his lips, picked up the document and read it carefully, frowning.

"Father, the situation in the border areas is complicated, and Daning is located in the northernmost part, so it is understandable that this situation has occurred.

Fortunately, this time only some surrendered soldiers defected, and there were no major casualties.
Just let Dusi catch them back."

Zhu Yuanzhang leaned back on the dragon chair and sighed softly:
"Biao'er, this is only a temporary solution, and Daning is now the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

These grassland people are also citizens of the Ming Dynasty, but they defected again and again.
I really can't understand, could it be that the Ming Dynasty built such a good city?
Is it not as good as the grassland tent that can barely keep out the wind and rain?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao had a solemn expression on his face, and both of them knew the reason.

He sighed softly, helped his father calm down, and said softly:
"Father, rebellions in places like Daning have become a norm, and the governor is powerless.

You can't kill, you can't let go,
If they want to escape, they can always find an excuse, so please don't be angry, Father."

"Okay, okay, Zhou Xing is a rough man, it's okay to let him go into battle and kill the enemy.
But it would be too difficult for him to win people's hearts.

The current situation in Daning requires both military suppression and appeasement, and he is not good at this."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands, a hint of annoyance appeared on his face, and his breathing became heavy.

Zhu Biao pursed his lips.

He knew that his father was angry not only about this matter,

Also, some scholars talk about educating the world all day long.

But when they were asked to go outside Daning Pass, they either said they were not feeling well or had family matters, and some even resigned and went home. This was really outrageous.

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Biao said in a deep voice:

"Father, Xie Jin will be leaving for Daning in a few days.
He is a smart man, and maybe he can help Zhou Xing do something within his ability."

"Him?" Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth twitched slightly:

"He is smart, but he has high expectations and needs more experience.
Besides, he is just a county magistrate, what role can he play?"

At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao and asked with interest:
"Why did he offend Lu Yunyi?"

Zhu Biao looked a little strange: "I heard it was because of the Ten Strategies for Peace."

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang understood and laughed:

"He is still struggling with the Ten Strategies for Peace. It seems that this trip to Jiangxi will not help at all.

Well, let him go to Daning to gain some experience. He is a world-famous talent, and maybe he can attract some people to Daning."

"I hope so." Zhu Biao pursed his lips, feeling a little worried.

"Okay, let's not think about these troubles anymore. Today is the opening day of the business. I heard it's very lively.

Let's go and join in the fun."

Zhu Biao was stunned:
"Father, there are many people in the business today. We might cause trouble if we go.
Lu Yunyi had already informed all government offices yesterday.

Don't go with a large group of people, or there might be trouble."

Zhu Yuanzhang, however, didn't care and glanced at him:
"We disguised ourselves and went incognito.

I want to see if this business is really as magical as the legend says."

(End of this chapter)