"Starting with the Princess,"
Li Xin said with a smile, "We're practically from the same hometown."
Hearing what Prince Xin said, Hu Xueyong smiled in agreement, but he was puzzled as to why His Highness was chatting with him about everyday matters.
"The princess grew up in Jiangnan from a young age,"
Li Xin continued, "It is a land of fish and rice with a pleasant climate."
Their lifestyle is so exquisite that even the capital city can't compare!
For example, I take a bath almost every day.
Unlike Dongning City, where people can go ten days or half a month without taking a bath…
"Your Highness is joking."
Hu Xueyong said with a forced smile, "Dongning City is not like Jiangnan."
It's freezing cold here, how can we wash every day?
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do!"
"Yes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do!"
Li Xin chuckled lightly, "However, it's alright for a man to not bathe for ten days or half a month. He might smell a bit, but that's normal."
It's unreasonable for this woman to be so concerned about her appearance.
So, to help the princess get used to this place, I consulted some ancient books and managed to come up with this contraption.
The goal is to help the princess adapt to life here.
As he spoke, Li Xin calmly took out a bar of soap and placed it on the table.
As soon as the soap was placed down, Hu Xueyong smelled a refreshing fragrance that wafted towards him.
Instantly, the things on the table caught Hu Xueyong's eye.
"Your Highness, this is..."
Hu Xueyong was taken aback. He looked at the soap carefully and smelled its fragrance, wondering to himself: What is Your Highness trying to do?
"Xueyong, you don't know."
Leaning back in his chair, Li Xin continued, "Since I was enfeoffed in the capital, my health has been weak. Fortunately, my queen has never abandoned me and has always taken care of me."
That's how I was able to reach Dongning City, and that's how I came to be where I am today.
The princess is truly devoted to me, so I can only do some small things to ensure she can live comfortably in Dongning City…
These words left Hu Xueyong somewhat puzzled.
However, Hu Xueyong remembered what His Highness had said earlier.
Are all these things for the princess to use when bathing?
Such a fragrance is unheard of even in Jiangnan.
If these things could be sold in Jiangnan, they would definitely be very popular!
Is this why Your Highness has kept me here today?
Thinking about it, Hu Xueyong's eyes lit up, and he looked up at Li Xin in front of him with a burning gaze.
"Your Highness,"
Hu Xueyong braced himself and asked, "How do I use this? May I try it?"
"Oh, easy."
As he spoke, Li Xin brought over a basin of water from the back of the study and explained in detail: "This is soap. Use this for bathing. It has a wonderful fragrance that lasts a long time."
This is soap; use it for laundry, it works very well.
While Li Xin was introducing the product, Hu Xueyong immediately started using the soap.
Upon handling it, Hu Xueyong was somewhat surprised by its smooth and delicate feel.
Even after using it, I still felt a lingering sense of satisfaction.
Li Xin, on the other hand, sat to the side, smiling as he drank his tea without saying a word.
After a moment, Hu Xueyong stood with his fists clasped and said, "Your Highness, I dare to suggest—"
If these soaps and bar soaps could be sold in places like Jiangnan and Qiantang, the results would surely be excellent!
Whether they were wealthy families or ordinary people on the street, everyone needed to take a bath and wash clothes.
Once the sales channels are established, sales are bound to be excellent, and the profits will be substantial!
As Hu Xueyong spoke, he became more and more excited, and suddenly he understood why His Highness had kept him.
Is Your Highness intentionally having me sell these products?
Thinking it over, Hu Xueyong took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Your Highness, this humble subject dares to request permission to sell scented soaps and bar soaps!"
"Underwriting soaps and bar soaps?"
Li Xin looked at Hu Xueyong and asked with a smile, "Are these things really that profitable?"
"Your Highness,"
Hu Xueyong explained: "Even so, I, a humble citizen, do not know the cost of this soap."
However, judging from these products alone, there's no need to worry about sales.
Especially in prosperous and luxurious places like the capital, Jiangnan, Qiantang, and Lingnan, where there are many wealthy young men, they would certainly spare no expense to buy such products.
For example, with soap, earning ten or twenty coins per bar is not a problem.
For example, soap is an essential item for every household when it comes to washing clothes. With soap, it can completely replace soap pods, making it much more convenient.
Earning sixty or seventy coins from each piece is not a problem.
The Great Gan Dynasty had 100 million and 300 million people.
We succeed through volume. If even a small fraction of them buy soap, that's a huge profit!
Li Xin couldn't help but laugh as he listened to Hu Xueyong's economic calculations.
Hu Xueyong, however, was stunned.
He didn't understand why His Highness was laughing.
"Hu Xueyong, I have not misjudged you!"
Li Xin waved his hand and said, "Come, sit down and let's talk!"
The reason I've kept you here today is because I value your business acumen.
Meanwhile, the Prince's Mansion is also seeking a loyal and reliable person to cooperate with.
As you can see, this soap is indeed very convenient.
Most importantly, this bar of soap costs a dozen or so dollars, while regular soap is cheaper, probably costing between six or seven dollars.
This is just a small-batch production; if it could be mass-produced, the cost should be able to be reduced further…”
Hearing Li Xin's words, Hu Xueyong was completely stunned.
He hadn't expected that the cost of this soap would be so low.
This single bar of soap, costing around a hundred coins, was insignificant to wealthy and powerful families.
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