"The Chamber of Commerce's first step is to consolidate the market in Jingdong County. As for the word 'consolidate,' I think the young prime minister's intention is simply to have me mediate between the Chamber of Commerce and the Xiao family, so that everything is based on the Xiao family's wishes to be based on the Chamber of Commerce's wishes, right?"

"Chairman Xiao is truly intelligent!"

Hearing Zhao Cheng address him as Chairman Xiao, Xiao Luomu, who didn't care much about empty titles, felt quite proud. He puffed out his chest and continued, "On this point, I'm 90% confident because my father fully supports me. The remaining 10% requires time, after all, the Xiao family has many of its own businesses and can't follow the Chamber of Commerce's wishes."

Zhao Cheng immediately said, "The Chamber of Commerce will not interfere with the Xiao family's business, at least not for the time being. However, any products that the Chamber of Commerce collaborates on with the Xiao family must be handled according to the Chamber of Commerce's wishes. In fact, to put it bluntly, it means following your wishes, Chairman Xiao. I believe that with such power in hand, Chairman Xiao will know better how to plan for the future. So, at this stage, only Chairman Xiao can formulate the Xiao family's sales plan."

Xiao Luomu nodded and said, "This is what I need to do. As for the young prime minister, I suggest you personally go to Jingdong County and set up some businesses."

"We're thinking the same thing!"

Zhao Cheng snapped his fingers and laughed, "This is the most crucial part of the first step. I've decided that I will build a winery and warehouse in Jingdong County. At the same time, Mother Zheng will also follow suit and establish a branch of Hongxiu Tower in Qingdong City."

Zheng Hongxiu nodded. She had discussed her arrangements with Zhao Cheng beforehand.

"And there are also clubs." Zhao Cheng looked at Li Guanyu and said, "There should also be a branch of a club in Qingdong City. Young Master, the early stages of Qingdong City's brothels and clubs depend on you."

Hearing that he finally had a concrete plan, Li Guanyu was extremely excited and immediately said, "I will definitely do my best!"

Zhao Cheng's tone became stern as he said, "Mother Zheng, young master, you should pay more attention to cultivating core management talent. Right now, we only have Yanchuan City and Qingdong City. In the future, we will establish branches in Jiangyang County, Yunjing County, and even Changsui City. The further the brothels and clubs are opened, the better our information will be. It will be a headache if we can't find anyone to use them."

Zheng Hongxiu nodded and said, "I've got it, boss."

Xiao Luomu asked, "Young Prime Minister, have the locations for the distillery and warehouse been chosen?"

Zhao Cheng shook his head.

Xu An said, "It'll be in Qingdong City. I took so much land from Du Laihua, so it's perfect for you to grow grain and brew wine."

Zhao Cheng shook his head again, saying, "Qingdong City is too conspicuous, and its geographical location is not suitable."

Xiao Luomu asked doubtfully, "Does the young prime minister want to be closer to the south so that it will be easier to travel south?"

"Exactly!" When Zhao Cheng first met Xiao Luomu, his impression of him was that he was smart, and now he likes him more and more the more he looks at him.

Xiao Luomu said, "I recommend Han Nancheng."

Zhao Cheng asked, "Besides its location near Jiangyang County, does Han Nancheng have any other advantages?"

Xiao Luomu smiled and said, "Han Nancheng is located south of Lingshan Mountain, close to the foothills, which can satisfy your desire for seclusion. Secondly, my Xiao family owns a large amount of land in the thirteen cities of Jingdong, and Han Nancheng is where the Xiao family owns the most land. Although there are several powerful families in Han Nancheng, and my Xiao family is not in the same territory, we can mediate between them, and there shouldn't be any major problems."

Zhao Cheng's eyes lit up, and he said, "Then let's go to Han Nancheng! I'll go to Qingdong City first to inform your father, uncles, and Qingdong officials, and then head straight to Han Nancheng."

"Xu An, you also need to use the land and commerce association in Qingdong City. Plant all of it in grain!"

Xu An patted his chest and said, "No problem, I'll go with you to Jingdong County!"

“Alright, now comes the most important question…” As everyone was getting excited, Xiao Luomu stood up and said slowly.

Everyone looked at him.

Xiao Luomu stared at Zhao Cheng and said, "Young Prime Minister, you have so many businesses in private. Some people know this but not that, and some people know that but not this. It's just that you are deliberately hiding it. Although I have only known you for half a year, after learning about the current situation of the court, I understand what you are worried about."

"But now that the Chamber of Commerce is in its early stages of development, it cannot grow without the personal involvement of the young prime minister."

"Now that the young prime minister is also the son-in-law of the emperor, his trip to Jingdong County and his subsequent journey south will inevitably attract the attention of those with ulterior motives."

Upon hearing this, everyone held their breath.

Those familiar with Zhao Cheng know about the tense relationship between the Right Chancellor's residence and the palace, as well as the emperor's suspicion of the Right Chancellor.

Zhao Cheng kept a low profile precisely so that the emperor would think he was a good-for-nothing.

Making such a big fuss now might arouse suspicion.

Xiao Luomu asked, "Young Prime Minister, have you decided... what to use as a pretext?"

After a pause, Xiao Luomu emphasized, "This young prime minister must make a decision; only we outside will know how to handle things for you."

Zhao Cheng took a deep breath; his impression of Xiao Luomu was so good it was almost overwhelming.

Electing him as chairman was definitely the right choice!

In fact, this was also a problem that was troubling Zhao Cheng, but since Xiao Luomu didn't say it out loud, he didn't realize how urgent it was.

Indeed, we must reach a consensus on this matter at the meeting.

Zhao Cheng remained silent and slowly closed his eyes.

Penicillin is obviously not an option. Once this stuff becomes a hot commodity, it could be a weapon that determines the lives of millions, enough to affect the very foundation of the nation. If the emperor knew that this thing was in his hands, would he live or die?

The bra... I've already given it to Wu Sisi, so I won't consider it. It wouldn't look good for a grown man like him to travel all over the country selling bras...

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