"No progress for now." The spy's face turned pale. "The cement is in the hands of Du Shaoxuan. It is Xiliang's top secret. The drawings of the waterwheel are stored separately. Each workshop only has a part of the drawings. The most critical parts are in the hands of Mu Wanqing. The finished product workshop is only responsible for assembly."
"Du Shaoxuan is surrounded by family generals. They rise and fall together. It is difficult to get in, and it is not easy to bribe them. As for Mu Wanqing, she has a sharp vision and a brilliant mind. Most people are no match for her."
The King of Yan was determined to get the cement, which was too useful. "Then bribe the Mu clan members. There is no eternal loyalty in this world. It all depends on whether the chips of betrayal are enough."
The spy looked bitter. "We tried to contact a few of them before, but they turned back and were reported. They are very wary of outsiders."
Every family has a secret recipe, how can we not be on guard? If you go a little too far, they will think you are stealing and cutting off their source of income, will they tolerate you?
King Yan frowned. After all, the key person was Mu Wanqing. As long as they could capture her, they would have everything.
However, after our first contact, I found that Mu Wanqing had a rebellious personality and was extremely intelligent, and was not easy to control.
"What are her weaknesses?" Everyone has weaknesses, such as loving money and being sentimental.
The spy shook his head and observed for a long time in secret. "I can't see through it."
"Keep checking. I want to know all her information."
"yes."
After the spy left, his subordinates were somewhat worried.
"Your Majesty, if you can impress Mu Wanqing and make her follow you willingly, that would be the best strategy."
"I know." Although King Yan knew the possibility was not high, he still wanted to give it a try. "What about the middle strategy?"
The subordinate said without hesitation, "If she is suspected by the people above, she will have only two options: defect or die."
The King of Yan knew this, but he still wanted to hear other people's opinions. "What's the worst plan?"
“Both sides lose.”
It was a new day again. Mu Wanqing took people to Fengyue Street early in the morning. No, now it was changed to Qingping Street.
The once bustling street has been transformed into a brand new look and has become a sight to behold in Ganzhou City.
The long cement road was clean, with various buildings on both sides. The most eye-catching one was the Mutual Market Management Office at the intersection. There was a flagpole in front of the gate with a red flag flying, attracting countless people's attention.
Opposite is Mu’s Trading Company, with a very impressive sign.
Today is the opening day of the business. Countless people are watching and it is very lively.
Mu Wanqing personally presided over the opening ceremony and lit the firecrackers herself.
Amid the crackling sound of firecrackers, Mu Wanqing smiled like a flower, shining among the crowd.
"Fellow villagers, we have a big discount for the first three days of opening. Buy one get one free for all products in the store. Anyone who buys our products can participate in the lucky draw. The first prize is a mule cart..."
Before she finished her words, the crowd started to make noises, "Village Master, is this true?"
For ordinary people, a mule cart is something they dream of but are out of reach.
"I never tell lies." Mu Wanqing pointed to the prize area not far away and said with a smile, "Please look over there. I have prepared all the prizes. Please invite the people of the whole city to participate."
The people looked in the direction of her finger, their eyes widened. There were so many things! "What's the second prize?"
"Ten people will win the second prize, and the prize is two pieces of cloth."
"There are 100 third prize winners, and the prize is a bar of soap."
Everyone was so excited that they couldn't wait to run into the store when Mu Wanqing announced the official opening.
As soon as I entered, I was stunned by the scene in front of me.
It is a huge space with counters arranged in neat rows. The shelves behind the counters are filled with a wide variety of goods. The price of each item is clearly marked and there is no bargaining.
The staff, wearing uniform white shirts and black pants, welcomed everyone with a smile and introduced the products in a gentle voice.
There is a soap mountain, which is very tall and spectacular. It has a great visual impact and makes people want to buy something.
Uncle Mu was busy running around with his two sons, but he felt particularly satisfied. It was a pleasure to work with the clan leader.
Mu Wanqing decorated the interior of the store like a department store; the physical impact and sales method created a great atmosphere.
Even people who just come in for a stroll can't help but pay for some.
She stood upstairs and watched, surrounded by suppliers who supplied most of the company's goods.
"Master, your idea is really novel. I want to buy some." Some people originally provided goods in order to establish a good relationship with the Master of Qingping Village, but after seeing how popular the sales scene was, they changed their minds.
This business can be done, and I can do it this way even if I return to my hometown.
Mu Wanqing doesn't need others to cling to her, she just needs to do business honestly.
Retail is aimed at ordinary people, with small profits but quick turnover and fair prices.
Of course, the one who makes money is the trading company upstairs, which imports and exports large quantities of goods to various countries.
A businessman asked curiously, "I heard that the transfer station next door is also going to open. Can you tell us more about it?"
"Okay, that's it..." Mu Wanqing paused and her eyes fell on the group of people who had just entered the room.
The merchants followed her gaze and saw the man in the lead wearing a golden crown and brocade robe, with a distinguished temperament. "Who is this noble man?"
Mu Wanqing raised the corner of her mouth slightly, "The King of Yan from Northern Chu is here with ill intentions."
King Yan glanced over and locked onto her accurately. Mu Wanqing walked down the stairs slowly, "What a distinguished guest."
"Master Qingping, I heard that this is the business you opened, so I came here specially to celebrate." King Yan took out a pair of jade-carved horses, which were obviously worth a lot of money. "This is our national treasure, and I give it to the beautiful Miss Mu."
"National treasure?" Mu Wanqing took a look at it. The horse was lifelike and the jade was smooth. It was a good thing, but not a national treasure. "I like it very much. Thank you."
He said yes, that's it, and she accepted it all.
When King Yan saw that she did not refuse, a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes, but he did not show it on his face. "This place looks quite interesting. Take me around."
At first he called himself "I", but as soon as the gift was delivered, he called himself "this king". Mu Wanqing was sensitive enough to notice it, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, "Please."
She took King Yan around and enthusiastically introduced the layout and products.
After the rotation, she invited King Yan to the tea room upstairs for tea. King Yan was secretly happy, thinking that it seemed to be having some effect.
Sitting in the tea room, he could see what was going on downstairs. King Yan looked at the lively scene and had to admit, "You are really a business genius. Have you ever thought about doing business in our Great Chu?"
"I want to expand my business all over the world." Mu Wanqing took a sip from the teacup and said slowly, "The medicinal materials in Da Chu are very good. I want to exchange them with tea bricks. How about that?"
"Everything can be discussed." The King of Yan said this, but he didn't mean it. He turned the topic to what he was concerned about. "By the way, what's the situation with the Mutual Trade Management Office across the street? What's the meaning of you building that row of houses on the border?"
This was also one of the purposes of his trip, to investigate the latest developments in Ganzhou City.
There has been a lot of commotion in Ganzhou City recently, and a large number of people have been killed, so he decided to come here in person to investigate.
Mu Wanqing played with the teacup, a faint smile on her lips, "Why didn't the Xiwu envoy come with you?"
King Yan was stunned for a moment, "I'm not familiar with them."
He denied any connection, but Mu Wanqing didn't believe a word of it. "Go, invite the Xiwu envoy here, and tell him that the King of Yan of Beichu and I discussed the big plan with him."
"Yes." The maid who was accompanying her walked out.
King Yan looked at her steadily, his mind racing, "Discussing the big plan together? Can you reveal it in advance?"
Mu Wanqing waved her hand and said, "No hurry, wait until everyone is together and then we can talk about it together, so that I don't have to repeat myself over and over again and waste time."
She changed the subject and said, "Since you're here, aren't you going to take something back?"
She waved her hand, and the maid placed a few samples on the table. "This soap is very cheap, it's on sale, fifty cents, and the soap is a hundred cents, would you like some?"
She personally promoted the products despite her status as the village head, so King Yan naturally had to give her some face, "Then I'll give you 10,000 yuan for each."
Mu Wanqing's eyes widened in surprise, "Only ten thousand? It doesn't fit your status as a king. One hundred thousand is more appropriate, so that people won't call you the stingy prince."
The stingy prince? The Prince of Yan was silent. Never mind. This thing is not expensive.
He also wanted to show off his strength to impress the other party. "...Then one hundred thousand for each."
"The Prince of Yan is generous and magnanimous. He is worthy of being a role model for our generation." Mu Wanqing immediately called Mu Zicheng to place an order.
Mu Zicheng followed the procedure and opened the bill, and handed it to King Yan with both hands. "Excuse me, how do you pay? Banknotes? Silver? Or gold?"
The King of Yan glanced at the bill casually and motioned for his attendant to take out the money. "Pay the banknote."
Mu Zicheng happily took the banknote, thanked him, and handed over the delivery note, and the transaction was completed.
Prince Yan thought that was the end of it, but he knew nothing about Mu Wanqing.
How can you let go of a fat sheep that comes to your door easily? Mu Wanqing said that a good businessman should empty the customer's pockets without leaving a single penny.
"I can see that the prince must be very popular among his subordinates." She flattered him and then changed the subject, "It's a rare trip for him to buy something special to give to his subordinates as a benefit. They will be more loyal."
She waved her hand, and the maid brought samples again, "Look, these silks are so soft and beautiful, and these teas are extremely rare treasures, only a noble person like you can use them. Can you also give me 100,000 pieces of cloth and 100,000 kilograms of top-quality tea?"
Prince Yan's face turned green. No, this was not cheap soap. It cost hundreds of thousands of pieces or hundreds of thousands of kilograms. No matter how rich he was, he could not afford it.
But, in front of the beautiful girl, could he just refuse? He definitely couldn't, he racked his brains to find an excuse, "This..."
"Is there something wrong with the King of Yan?" Mu Wanqing opened her big innocent eyes, "Is it because money is not good enough?"
Prince Yan denied it without hesitation, "No." He couldn't afford to lose face by admitting that he had no money!
Mu Wanqing smiled brightly, "Brother, come and make an order for Prince Yan. Our company also provides services such as storage of goods and delivery to the border. You are our most distinguished guest, and we will serve you with the most enthusiastic heart."
The hands of Prince Yan's entourage were shaking as they paid. Although they had brought hundreds of thousands of silver notes as operating funds when they went out, they could not afford such a waste.
Mu Wanqing didn't want to let him go. "Please allow me to introduce other products to you. This string of South Sea pearls is round and even, with an exceptionally moist luster. It is a very rare treasure. This set of sapphire jewelry was designed by me personally. There is only one set in the world. It is novel in style and the princess will definitely like it."
She smiled sweetly, "As a man, you can't be stingy with your woman. Your Majesty, you shouldn't be stingy, right?"
The King of Yan still wanted to seduce her, of course he was like a peacock spreading its tail, showing off his strength, but it was really too expensive to please a beauty. "What do you think?"
"Of course not. He looks like a good man who is willing to spend a fortune on a woman." Mu Wanqing waved her hand, "Brother, give the good man King Yan an order. This, this, and this, pack them all up."
Prince Yan was in a terrible state. Others wanted money, but she wanted his life!
Seeing this, the attendant quickly said, "Your Majesty, don't you have something else to do?"
King Yan stood up impatiently, looking apologetic, "I'm really sorry, I have something important to deal with, so I'll leave first."
"We have important things to discuss." Mu Wanqing still wanted to keep him.
"Some other day." He tried his best not to be too impatient and not to reveal any traces.
Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "Okay, we'll deliver these things to the inn for you. We hope you'll be satisfied with our high-quality service."
King Yan nodded randomly, "Satisfied, satisfied."
Mu Wanqing looked at their backs with a smile in her eyes. This is what happens when you play tricks on her.
After leaving the company, he let out a long breath. The feeling of being drained was terrible.
The attendant asked cautiously, "My Lord, are you okay?"
King Yan wiped a cold sweat. How could there be such a terrible woman in the world?
"How much silver is left?"
The attendant took out his purse and looked at it. "There are only a dozen taels. We don't have enough funds for our activities. What should we do?"
King Yan smiled bitterly. He had spent hundreds of thousands of taels in one go. He looked back with lingering fear and he dared not come to this place anymore.
"Send the goods back to the country and have someone bring more silver."
"Or, let's go back on our word?" The follower felt that this matter was a bit unreliable.
The business was not done and all the money was spent. How could this happen?
"Change your mind?" The King of Yan's face was gloomy. "Believe it or not, if I change my mind, the whole world will know that Chu is extremely poor and the King of Yan can't even afford tea. This is a huge loss of face."
I think it's entirely possible.
"Luckily I was smart, otherwise I would have been kicked out for not having money to pay the bill..." Just thinking about that scene gave him goosebumps. "The village head Qingping is so scary, this gentle move is irresistible."
King Yan sighed and was about to say something when he saw a familiar figure coming towards him. He walked towards him with a slight flash in his eyes.
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