Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 388: Mr. Song, who went to the palace to plead his case, turned out to be a kind person

Zhu Yuanzhang sat steadily on the dragon throne, holding the armrests tightly with both hands.

His body leaned forward slightly, and his eyes, which were as sharp as substance, were staring straight at Wang Danian, the deputy captain of the Jinyiwei below.

"Then do you know what Mr. Song did to enter the jewelry industry?"

Wang Danian, the deputy captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, quickly collected his thoughts and his expression became more serious.

He replied in a serious and respectful tone: "Your Majesty, Mr. Song is indeed a man with a story.

His mind is as delicate as the carving knife in the hands of a skilled craftsman, and he is extremely persistent.

Once you decide on the jewelry business, you will devote yourself to it like a moth to a flame."

Wang Danian paused, as if he was sketching out the scene of the past in his mind.

He went on to say: "Your Majesty, think about it, in that cold winter, it snowed heavily, and the snowflakes were like goose feathers.

The howling cold wind is so biting that it can blow directly into the gaps between people's bones.

Despite such bad weather, Mr. Song walked dozens of miles just to visit an old craftsman who was quite accomplished in jewelry carving.

Along the way, the snow was so thick that it didn't even reach above the ankles.

Every step requires a lot of effort, just like pulling your legs through a quagmire, it's very difficult.

But Mr. Song had only one thought in his mind, and that was to learn the true skills of jewelry carving from the old craftsman.

He didn't care about the severe cold and hardship at all.

Your Majesty, Mr. Song is not afraid of the cold because of his strong body. It is his burning desire for jewelry skills that supports him and makes him forget the fatigue and coldness of his body. "

Zhu Yuanzhang listened quietly with no expression on his face, but there seemed to be an undercurrent in his eyes.

It seemed as if, following Wang Danian’s description, I could see Mr. Song struggling forward in the snow and ice.

Wang Danian was so excited that he gestured unconsciously while speaking: "This is not the end, Your Majesty.

On a hot summer day, when the sun was high overhead and the heat was unbearable, Mr. Song resolutely went deep into the mountains and wilderness to find a suitable piece of raw stone.

In those mountains and forests, mosquitoes are rampant.

Like a dark cloud, it buzzes around people and can bite them all over in a short while.

They often suffered from hunger and thirst. Several times, Mr. Song almost got lost in the mountains and forests and couldn't find the way out.

But he is a very stubborn person.

Once you set a goal, you won't give up easily.

For Mr. Song, every exploration in the mountains and forests is a step closer to his dream.

Even though there are many difficulties, Mr. Song firmly believes that he can find the rough stone that can make his jewelry business a success. "

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was still solemn, but there seemed to be thoughts flowing slowly in his eyes.

He was silent for a moment and then asked, "Did Mr. Song succeed in the end?"

Wang Danian showed an undisguised admiration on his face, and he bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Song really relied on his tenacious perseverance and love for jewelry to never give up.

No matter how many difficulties he encountered, he gritted his teeth and persevered, and little by little, he gradually gained a foothold in the jewelry industry.

Mr. Song is not only tenacious, but also very honest.

In business, he always believes in integrity.

The raw stones selected are all of high quality, and the craftsmen hired are all people with superb skills.

Thanks to his persistence and integrity, Mr. Song's jewelry store gradually became well-known in Linfen, and his business became more prosperous.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, folded his hands across his chest, and seemed to be lost in thought.

After half a cup of tea, he finally asked, "Has Mr. Song always had such smooth sailing?" Wang Danian's expression tensed, and he quickly replied, "Your Majesty, Mr. Song certainly didn't have smooth sailing.

Once, he spent a huge amount of money to buy a piece of rough stone.

Your Majesty, think about it, that is the family fortune that Mr. Song has accumulated for a long time.

He was delighted to find some top-quality gems, but in the end, he was greatly disappointed.

The texture of the raw stone was extremely poor and it was completely useless. This caused Mr. Song to suffer heavy losses.

During that period, he became much more depressed and sighed all day long.

At one point, Mr. Song even began to doubt his own vision, wondering if he was not destined to make a name for himself in the jewelry industry.

But you know Mr. Song, the stubbornness in his bones is not so easily defeated.

After being depressed for a while, Mr. Song began to reflect and felt that this setback was both a lesson and an opportunity. "

Zhu Yuanzhang looked focused, as if he was thinking about something, and frowned slightly and asked, "What happened next?"

Wang Danian's expression relaxed a little, and he continued, "Mr. Song has learned from his mistakes, Your Majesty.

He began to study the art of identifying raw stones more diligently. He not only consulted a large number of ancient books, but also visited experts everywhere to ask for advice.

He was determined to improve his ability to identify the problem and not let something like this happen again.

In this way, by selecting raw stones more carefully, Mr. Song has continuously improved his identification ability, and now he has become a well-known leader in the jewelry industry in Shanxi.

The most important thing is that Mr. Song always has the craftsmen who work with him in his heart.

He knew very well that these craftsmen had superb skills and were the contributors to the jewelry store's current success.

Therefore, Mr. Song usually took great care of the craftsmen, paid them enough wages, and helped them solve their difficulties in life.

He often said that everyone makes a living from this craft, and that we must support each other to go far. "

Besides, outside the palace, in addition to Jinyiwei like Wang Danian who kept an eye on all parties, long before Song Yuanwai entered the palace to meet Zhu Yuanzhang, the gangster A Yu had already started paying attention to this Shanxi jeweler.

One day, A Yu hurriedly found Zhu Gang with a mysterious look on his face.

After seeing Zhu Gang, he hurriedly bowed slightly and saluted.

"Your Highness Prince Jin, I want to tell you a story about Mr. Song."

Zhu Gang was sitting in the study, holding an ancient book in his hand, reading it intently.

Being interrupted by A Yu, he frowned slightly.

But when he heard that it was about Mr. Song, Zhu Gang raised his head with interest, curiosity in his eyes.

"Okay, tell me about it."

Ah Yu said seriously and vividly, "Your Highness, this Mr. Song is truly a character.

He relies on his tenacious perseverance, love for jewelry, and the philosophy of doing business with integrity.

Gradually, we have established a firm foothold in the jewelry industry in Linfen, and our business is booming.”

Zhu Gang frowned slightly, put down the ancient book in his hand, and asked, "What happened later?"

Ah Yu looked worried, sighed and said, "What a pity, Your Highness, there are always unexpected events.

The court's recent implementation of the "Jewelry Industry Tax Adjustment and Consumption Control Plan" has brought unprecedented challenges to Mr. Song's business.

Once this plan was introduced, taxes were significantly increased and the number of specialty stores was restricted.

Mr. Song's profit margin has also been greatly compressed.

Your Highness, Prince Jin, think about it, this business is going to be difficult to do."

(End of this chapter)