Chapter 236 Easily Controlled

Yun Zheng looked at everyone with a calm expression, "I've auctioned off the exclusive operating rights before, you all know that, right?"

That time, she made a stunning debut and shocked the entire capital.

Only then did the world know that she had the ability to turn stone into gold and was the Goddess of Wealth, and the emperor also saw her value.

The princes naturally knew it clearly.

The Second Prince frowned slightly, "I see. You want us to be the agent for this glass?"

The Fourth Prince refused without hesitation, "No, we are princes. How can we get involved in the affairs of merchants? How will others view the royal family?"

It would be best if someone handed the money to him with both hands, and he would refuse it several times before accepting it.

He is the one who wants it all.

Yun Zheng would not indulge him, "You are noble, so you deserve to be poor."

The Fourth Prince's face turned green. Her words were so venomous. "I'm not poor."

Yun Zheng said impatiently, "Fine, I'll kick you off the list."

"Who else doesn't want to participate? Get out! I'll just spread the word and there will be plenty of people waving banknotes and kneeling down to beg me."

Everyone believed this. With such a good treasure and Yun Zheng's business talent, it would be strange if they didn't grab it.

The usually quiet eldest prince was the first to speak, "That sounds exciting. I'll join in."

The Second Prince hesitated for a moment, "Although I'm not interested in money, I still want to test my abilities."

The third prince's mouth twitched. Why pretend? We were all the same. "I want to give it a try too."

The Fourth Prince was now anxious. How could he stand being excluded alone?

"Then I'll join in too."

Yun Zheng remained noncommittal and continued, "It's divided into five regions. I've already divided them up. The period is two months. If we don't reach a million in sales, we'll take back the operating rights."

"Also, you guys set the price. You can have a unified price or set it as you wish. The profit is split 70% to 30%. You split 30% and the Ministry of Internal Affairs split 70%."

"But one thing is for sure: business must be done with integrity. You can't bully others or sabotage each other."

The princes looked at each other, their minds racing. These conditions were too harsh.

The Fourth Prince couldn't help but ask, "Why should we listen to you in everything?"

Yun Zheng looked at me like, "You're such a troublemaker, so annoying."

"You don't have to listen. Just leave now. I'll find someone to fill your position."

The tone of voice that seemed to wish him away made the Fourth Prince so angry that he kept telling him to leave, completely disregarding his noble status.

You'll die if you say a few more nice words.

"Why are you so irritable? I'm just asking casually, really."

Yun Zheng's face was stern and serious. "If you work for me, you have to get used to my way of doing things."

The eldest prince had not had much contact with her, so he hesitated and asked, "What style?"

Yun Zheng said calmly, "What I say is what I say. Follow my instructions unconditionally."

"I'll count to three. If you don't accept it, you can leave. One, two..."

She looked at the princes' ugly faces and paused, "Three."

Her strong and domineering personality was fully revealed.

She has the support of the Emperor and Prince Rui, so she doesn't need to please these princes.

As long as the emperor is alive, she will not show goodwill to these people, and this is what the emperor wants to see.

If she refused to compromise, then the princes would have no choice but to compromise. "I'll do it."

"I'll do it too."

"I have to do it. I don't want to be overpowered."

The Fourth Prince looked unhappy, but he said weakly, "It's good to make some money."

I can’t let other brothers take advantage of it.

Yun Zheng quickly took out four sticks, wrote words on them with a brush, and then put them into the pen holder. "Come on, let's draw lots. Who goes first?"

The eldest prince took the lead without hesitation, "Seniority follows order, I'll go first."

He walked forward, drew a lot, turned it over, and saw, "Huh, the three provinces of Qi and Lu?"

The second prince also stepped forward and drew a lot. "I am from Shaanxi and Gansu provinces."

The third prince drew a good lot, his eyes lit up, "I am from the three provinces of Jiangnan."

The Fourth Prince had nothing to choose from, so he picked up the last stick and said, "I am from Yunnan and Guizhou provinces."

He suddenly asked, "Why is there no Zhili Province?"

If you ask, where in the country are the most powerful and wealthy people? Of course, it's Beijing.

Yun Zheng played with the teacup and said, "It belongs to your father now. If you have any objections, go find him."

The princes: ...Who dares?

Yun Zheng said with a smile, "By the way, whoever sells the best will receive a huge reward from the Emperor."

Everyone became interested and asked, "What's the reward?"

Yun Zheng raised her eyebrows, half smiling, "I don't know."

The Second Prince immediately took out a piece of fine exquisite jade and said, "This is a small trinket I just presented as tribute. I'm giving it to the princess to play with."

The eldest prince also searched his pockets and said, "This is a pair of high-quality Shoushan stones that I just bought. They are perfect for making seals. I will give them to the princess."

The other two princes also took out the most expensive things they had and gave them to Yun Zheng.

Yun Zheng just glanced at it indifferently. She didn't need second-hand goods, but she could take them to auction. The princes' things must be very valuable.

"I'm just saying this here, but I won't admit it once I leave this room."

Everyone got even more excited. "Of course, we won't tell anyone."

The Fourth Prince glanced at Zhang, "Do you want him to recuse himself?"

Manager Zhang: ...So he is the only outsider, right?

"No need." Yun Zheng raised the corner of her mouth slightly and uttered four words, "The prince is given a title."

A title? All the princes' eyes lit up with excitement.

You know, they are still bald princes without any title.

"Is Father finally going to make us kings? Great, that's great."

Yun Zheng said with a smile, "Don't overthink it. It depends on your performance."

"Who knows whether it will be the princess, the bald prince, or the prince in the end?"

There is a huge difference.

There was a blazing fire in everyone's eyes, and they were determined to win.

Steward Zhang just watched Yun Zheng fool the princes in silence.

Anyway, it's only a matter of time before you get a title.

Yun Zheng shouted towards the back of the house, "Dad, bring me the agreement."

Yun Zhanpeng appeared out of nowhere and handed over the prepared agreement.

The princes looked at it carefully, confirmed that it was correct, and took turns signing.

Chief Steward Zhang spoke sarcastically, "Master Yun, Princess Jinyun seconded you here just for this. You and your daughter have been keeping it a secret."

Yun Zhanpeng smiled slightly, "It's the emperor's intention."

"snort."

After the agreement was signed and everything was settled, the group returned home.

The princes were humble and let Yun Zheng and her father's carriage go first.

Yun Zhanpeng, sitting in the carriage, couldn't help but ask, "Let all the princes out, is that okay?"

According to the laws of this dynasty, the prince cannot leave the capital easily.

Yun Zheng spread her hands and asked irresponsibly, "What does it have to do with me? This is what their father wants."

"Instead of staying in the capital and fighting to the death, it's better to go out and fight with the local wealthy families. The price of glass is too high, and it will only be sold to these people, which will also affect the interests of many people."

"This glass is a rare commodity, destined to attract widespread attention once it is released. The profits are too huge, and our family cannot afford to hold on to it. Let the princes lead the charge."

Yun Zhanpeng thought about it and agreed. He thought the emperor probably thought their fight was too ugly.

"Has this secret recipe really been handed over?"

Yun Zheng nodded with a smile, "Really, but for now, it's in the hands of us, father and daughter."

This left Yun Zhanpeng speechless.

Yes, who can take advantage of her?

The secret recipe is in her hands, the production process is in her hands, the craftsmen are in her hands, and she also has the final say on the cost price.

As expected of his little profiteer! He's even better than his father! Happy!

When entering the city gate, Yun Zheng found that the gate was blocked and the pedestrians entering and leaving did not move, forming a long queue.

"What happened?"

The guard reported, "Someone was hanged on the city wall as a public display, and everyone was watching the excitement."

Yun Zheng lifted the curtain curiously and looked up. A woman with disheveled hair was hanging on the city wall, her face pale.

That’s right, Ye Yichen!

In an instant, Yun Zheng realized that something was wrong.

But she didn't expect that something big would happen today, involving everyone.