Chapter 336: Emperor Zhao Qian Is Crazy With Joy
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Emperor Zhao Qian was almost fifty years old and rarely stayed up late like this.
Or rather, he rarely listened to everyone speak freely in such high spirits.
At daybreak, Emperor Zhao Qian was still a little unsatisfied.
The day of his departure was getting closer and closer.
He asked, “Is my calligraphy valuable?”
Everyone looked at each other.
“It’s valuable.”
It was very valuable.
Which family wouldn’t be proud of having something from the emperor?
Not to mention, calligraphy was considered as something precious to most people.
“Heng Yi.”
“Yes.”
“Make an invitation today and send it out. Say that tomorrow, 1 will be at your house and will be writing.”
Heng Yi was surprised.
Heng Congshan was also surprised.
Emperor Zhao Qian was crazy about earning silver.
When Han Qiao heard this news, she immediately thought of doing business with Emperor Zhao Qian.
For an emperor to be able to sell his calligraphy for silver, it showed how kind he was.
She wandered around outside a few times.
She waited for the matter to be discussed.
Emperor Zhao Qian wanted to return to the inn. When he came out, he noticed Han Qiao, “Marchioness Heng, what seems to be ailing you?”
“Your Highness, this official’s wife has a presumptuous idea.”
Hmm? Tell me,” Emperor Zhao Qian smiled.
“I have an idea of how to earn money and need a strong backer. 1 feel that you, Your Highness, is someone that I can rely on. We will split the profit 40 – 60,1 split 60 – 40, you split 40 – 40, and you don’t have to pay a single cent.”
She wanted to hang the emperor’s name on this project.
She would make those bad eggs not dare to have any ideas to go against her.
No matter what, the imperial power was supreme.
s.n.a.t.c.hing food from the emperor’s bowl, wasn’t that seeking death?
“I don’t need to pay at all?” Emperor Zhao Qian asked with a smile.
“You can write a few words on the signboard.”
She wanted to hang the Emperor’s calligraphy on her inns and restaurants. Tsk tsk tsk.
Regardless of whether it was a high-ranking official or a n.o.ble, whoever came to stay for a night would be able to brag for the rest of their lives when they returned home.
With this gimmick, the service and food of the inn and restaurant would keep up. It would be easy for them to make money.
“What are you planning to do?”
If the inns and restaurants are operated together and become a chain, then the entire Great Yong will go to this inn and restaurant. Not only can this earn us money, but it can also solve the problem of the people’s basic needs and make their lives better.”
Emperor Zhao Qian was silent for a moment, “Come in, and let’s have a char.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Han Qiao’s idea was very simple.
To open a restaurant and inn, the first step was to require farmland, which took up a lot of s.p.a.ce. Wood and workers were also needed.
If they worked, they could earn money, and if they earned money, they could make their family’s life better.
Those who owed money had to pay their debts.
If they had extra money, they could buy seeds to farm and fill their stomachs.
They could buy land to grow vegetables and raise pigs, chickens, and ducks. If they had money, it would be easy to raise their children. At least they could have money to see a doctor when someone in their family fell sick.
When you’re young, you have something to support you, and when you’re old, you have something to rely on.
Emperor Zhao Qian sat up straight, “If only you were a man.”
“Women can also hold up half the sky, Your Highness”
Emperor Zhao Qian was stunned for a moment before laughing, “That makes sense.”
“I don’t want 40% of your wealth. I want 20%. You can use the other 20% to help those old people who have no one to rely on and those children who have no one to support.”
“I believe that with sincere people like you, our Great Yong will get better and better.”
Emperor Zhao Qian left in high spirits.
The people of Heng Manor were also filled with pa.s.sion.
Han Qiao told them to quickly go to sleep, but they were too excited to sleep. They quickly went to the Feng residence next door to borrow people who could write.
Han Qiao sent people to the streets and alleys to publicize it.
Tomorrow morning, Emperor Zhao Qian would write and seal the paper on the spot.
There were many wealthy people in Chenzhou City.
Those who received the news all rubbed their fists.
The emperor’s calligraphy was not something that merchants like them could afford.
The merchants pa.s.sing by Chenzhou City also planned to bid for one tomorrow.
Emperor Zhao Qian returned to the inn and did not sleep for the time being. He wrote more than a dozen writings before sighing, “Why didn’t 1 think of this earlier?”
Heng Congshan was silent.
Emperor Zhao Qian felt that no one would dare to answer this question.
He might as well not think about it.
After washing up, he hugged Lishu and went to rest.
The news that Emperor Zhao Qian was going to sell his calligraphy work in the Heng residence spread throughout Chenzhou City and the nearby counties.
When there was potential to earn more money, the merchants would swarm by.
Those who received the invitation felt extremely dignified.
Han Qiao was also well prepared.
Madam Feng and Feng Xinru came over to help. The children stopped what they were doing and helped to prepare the things.
The following day…
As soon as Emperor Zhao Qian came out of the inn, the people who were stalking him quickly went back to inform their master.
The Emperor is heading towards the Heng Manor.
The Xuan paper here was of the best quality, and the ink was also of the best quality.
As soon as Emperor Zhao Qian arrived at Heng Manor, someone came.
He handed over the invitation and entered Heng Manor in an orderly manner.
The courtyard was packed to the brim.
Those with invitations sat down, while those without invitations stood up.
Emperor Zhao Qian had already written more than ten pieces, while Heng Congshan and Master Feng were in charge of selling them.
The cost of one paper wasn’t very expensive. It was 5,000 taels per paper, and there was no limit to the number of times they could buy it.
One idiom on a piece of paper.
Emperor Zhao Qian wrote them very quickly and sold them even faster.
After all, this simple work could easily be sold for several times the price.
Those who got it were happy, while those who didn’t were anxious.
Han Qiao walked to the side to talk to Heng Congshan, “It’s best if you can buy some. Then, invite more people and give those who couldn’t buy another chance.”
“It’s said that the rarer an item is, the more valuable it will be. There are so many rich people in the Great Yong who want the Emperor’s calligraphy. They are even proud of having the emperor’s calligraphy, so everyone has a chance.”
Heng Congshan nodded.
Those who bought three calligraphies would be invited.
As a result, the number of people invited gradually decreased.
When Emperor Zhao Qian was tired of writing and went to rest, he asked Heng Yi, “How much have you sold?”
“More than a million taels of silver.”
Emperor Zhao Qian took a sip of tea.
He didn’t expect that there were so many rich people in Great Yong and that it was so easy to earn money.
Even when he could not continue writing, many people still wanted to buy some.
Emperor Zhao Qian’s face darkened, “Congshan, take note of these people and ask them to hand over their silver. I’ll put the rest of my calligraphy in the Heng Manor before 1 leave and let them come to take them once they’ve paid.”
He would have to note their names and where they live.
Heng Congshan knew most of these people, so Emperor Zhao Qian’s works would sell a lot more.
It was because they had gotten in through the back door through Master Feng, so they would receive the calligraphy.
This was also Emperor Zhao Qian’s idea.
Who would complain about having too much silver?
A few million taels of silver was enough to build an army.
Heng Yi only took one million taels and gave the rest to Emperor Zhao Qian Emperor.
“The Emperor needs silver more than I do.”
Emperor Zhao Qian took a deep breath.
He patted Heng Yi’s shoulder.
“Come to the capital early to report on your work. I will wait for you there.”
Emperor Zhao Qian did not return to Heng Manor before he left.
However, everyone knew that Heng Yi was highly valued by Emperor Zhao Qian.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have given him such a great honor.
Since ancient times, how many people have had such an opportunity? To be able to gain the Emperor’s trust and importance, and even plan for him.
No, not many.
Rather, not a single one..