Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 51 Give money and give life!

The next morning, Su Chen learned from Wang Xuance the news of the guard team's "first victory" last night.

Although there were only four petty thieves, the fact that they were discovered and caught all in such a short time was enough to show that everyone was very vigilant.

Su Chen nodded and said casually: "Send someone to find Qi Huan later to ask who ordered them to go to Wenxiang to steal."

"it is good!"

Wang Xuance responded, and thinking back to what happened last night, Wang Xuance hesitated and said, "Sir, Qi Huan and the others looked a little strange when they saw us last night."

"How to say?"

"The way he looked at us was like he was looking at someone in the military."

"That means your training has paid off."

Su Chen smiled calmly, "Don't worry about this matter. As long as we don't commit any crime, there will be no problem even if it comes to the emperor."

Qi Huan's immediate superior is from the Eastern Palace. Would he be stupid enough to make such a thing known to everyone?

but.

The actions of the rouge and powder merchants in the West Market also made Su Chen realize something.

You can't eat alone.

Although monopoly brings huge profits, it also brings various troubles.

Rich families, noble families, merchants...

These people came here just because they smelled the scent. How could they just want to make a fortune from smelling the fragrance without any other thoughts?
They will definitely trip you up!
Li Chengqian's status alone is not enough to withstand the pressure from all sides. Even Li Shimin, who is now sitting on the throne, still adopts a conciliatory strategy when facing the major families, doesn't he?
Sun Qiang strode in, "Sir, the carriage is ready."

"You go back first. I will take care of the rouge and powder merchants."

Su Chen said something to Wang Xuance, then told Jin Yong to take their things and leave together. The carriage swayed towards the Du Mansion.

Yankangfang.

Early every morning, Du He would arrive at the workshop on time to check the progress of the craftsmen.

As soon as I walked into the workshop, I heard bursts of banging sounds.

Thanks to Su Chen's high reward, the fighting spirit of these old masters was greatly stimulated. They called their friends and the number of people in the workshop continued to increase. Now, the number of old masters in the workshop has reached 27.

Du He naturally accepted all of these skilled craftsmen.

The treatment they received was no different from that given to the previous masters, and they were all treated equally.

There is no doubt that everyone's enthusiasm for work is worthy of recognition. However, the progress is not proportional to their enthusiasm.

Du He walked around and just walked out of the workshop, he saw Sun Qiang and Jin Yong driving a horse-drawn carriage and stopped in front of the workshop.

Su Chen lifted the car curtain, smiled and waved, "Brother Du, I have a huge fortune to give you."

"...?"

Du He got into the car dizzy, "What do you mean by overwhelming wealth?"

"Soap?"

"clever!"

Su Chen nodded, "I know you own a rouge and powder shop and your own workshop, so I plan to teach you the method of making soap."

Du He was shocked.

In the entire Chang'an city, who doesn't know that Xishi Wenxianglai is making a fortune every day from the soap business?

If you can make and sell soap, it would be like the God of Wealth has fallen into your home, bringing you a lot of wealth!
"But the method of making soap has been targeted by others now, so you need to be careful."

"it is good!"

Du He nodded heavily.

Although he is now just a royal consort in name only, there are many servants in the mansion, as well as guards brought by the princess!

With these people around, who would dare to take over his workshop?
"But why did Brother Su give me the production method at this time?"

"I need your connections."

Su Chen confessed, "Someone tried to steal the production method last night, but luckily Wang Xuance and his men found and caught them."

“Although monopoly industries are extremely profitable, they also carry huge risks.”

"Not just you, we need some partners."

Du He was curious: "For example?"

"For example, the Prince of Jiangxia and the Prince of Hejian."

Su Chen smiled and said, "I think they will like it."

"Are you so sure?"

Du He was a little skeptical.

Both Li Daozon and Li Xiaogong were not only princes, but also held important positions in the court.

How could they agree to cooperate with Su Chen?
"It's man-made."

Su Chen smiled and handed the soap-making method he had prepared to Du He, "Keep this."

Du He raised his eyebrows. This was just an ordinary piece of paper, but the content inside was worth a fortune!
"it is good!"

"It's time for you to get out of the car."

"..."

Du He was kicked out of the car by Su Chen.

But Du He did not have any dissatisfaction, instead he excitedly pounded his lower back and walked into the mansion with the note in his hand. Such a good thing must be shared with the princess.

Outside the Prince's Mansion in Hejian.

Su Chen got off the carriage, and Jin Yong stepped forward and handed him the visiting card.

"Please tell the Prince of Hejian that my son Su Chen is here to visit."

Logically speaking, Su Chen was just a businessman. It was impossible for him to visit the Prince of Hejian. Even the doorman would not even look at him straight in the eye.

However, because of that poem and that couplet, the name of Su Chen Kuangsheng spread throughout the entire Chang'an City.

What's more, they were visiting in person. Seeing that Sun Qiang and Jin Yong were holding a lot of gifts in their hands, basic etiquette was still required.

Otherwise, if this madman turned his spearhead against his own prince, he would be in trouble.

"Okay, Mr. Su, please wait for a moment."

The doorman turned back to the mansion and came to Li Xiaogong with the visiting card, "Your Highness, Su Chen is outside the mansion gate asking to see you."

"Crazy student Su Chen?"

Li Xiaogong took the visiting card from the doorman with some doubts, "Although he is the prince's man, he has lowered his status to become a merchant. What does he want from me..."

As he spoke, Li Xiaogong opened the visiting card.

There was not much content in the visiting card, but the gift that Su Chen mentioned in the card made Li Xiaogong very interested.

As far as he knew, Su Chen had been making a fortune since he opened Wen Xiang Lai. Now he wanted to give him a gift, but he wondered what rare item it would be.

"Invite him in."

After a while.

Under the guidance of the doorman, Su Chen came in front of Li Xiaogong.

"My name is Su Chen, nice to meet you, Your Majesty."

Su Chen smiled and bowed, "This is just a small gift to show my respect, Your Highness, please accept it."

"Mr. Su, please don't be polite."

Li Xiaogong waved his hand, motioning Su Chen to sit down and talk, and ordered someone to serve tea.

As for the gifts, the servants had already taken them away.

"I wonder why Mr. Su came to visit this time?"

"I want to give the prince two great gifts."

"Oh?"

Li Xiaogong asked with a smile, "What are the two gifts that Master Su mentioned?"

Su Chen smiled calmly, "From now on, for every ten bars of soap sold at Wenxianglai, one bar will be from the Hejian Palace."

Li Xiaogong laughed in silence, "One percent of the soap share?"

Su Chen: "I guess so."

Li Xiaogong shook his head, not knowing where Su Chen got the confidence from.

Just to get him involved with a 10% share of the soap?

"I know that you, Wen Xianglai, make a fortune from soaps, and a 10% share is not a small amount. However, I also heard that someone wants to sneak into the workshop and steal the soap-making method..."

Li Xiaogong said meaningfully, "Your 10% share is not so easy to get."

Su Chen did not hide it and said frankly: "This 10% share is indeed not easy to get, but it is just a bonus."

"Oh?"

Li Xiaogong picked up the teacup and said, "Then I will listen to your second gift."

"Life!"

"Life?"

Li Xiaogong was stunned, "Whose life?"

"Your life!"

"...?"

Li Xiaogong slowly put down the teacup, frowned and stared at Su Chen without saying a word.

Su Chen: "The prince fought many battles in his early years and had many hidden illnesses. Perhaps the prince has not noticed it, but in recent years, in order to gain the trust of His Majesty, the prince has been lingering in the flowers and indulging in beauty. Even if he had a body made of iron, he could not withstand such consumption."

"Now that Your Majesty is getting older, you will inadvertently discover some minor problems with your body, right?"

Li Xiaogong smiled and said, "Fighting on the battlefield has been like this since ancient times."

Su Chen shook his head and turned to talk about Li Chengqian, "Your Highness should know that I was the one who treated the Crown Prince's legs, right?"

Li Xiaogong: "I'm almost crippled."

"At least I saved my legs..."

Su Chen said in a gloomy tone, "But if the prince doesn't believe it, then you have to consider your funeral in advance."

Li Xiaogong sneered: "Without any evidence, how can I believe you?"

Su Chen smiled and stared at Li Xiaogong, "Your Majesty's face is not good. If I am not mistaken, Your Majesty will only live for a year."

"In recent days, the prince should be able to feel more and more clearly that his body is aging faster. Perhaps he will pass away in just one illness."

"That's all I have to say. Goodbye."

(End of this chapter)