Food supplies are naturally not a concern.
Li Xin beamed with joy as he looked at the account books presented by Hu Xueyong.
Unexpectedly, Hu Xueyong's Qingyu Trading Company brought back so much grain when they returned from Jiangnan this time.
"Your Highness, the total is thirteen thousand shi of grain."
Hu Xueyong said with a smile, "This is the first batch of grain. There will be three more batches of grain and cloth to be purchased."
It is expected to arrive in Dongning City next month.
"Excellent, excellent!"
Li Xin smiled with satisfaction.
Prepare an umbrella for sunny days and plenty of dry food!
Li Xin understood this principle.
Especially in ancient times, storing more food was always a good thing, no matter the era!
With food in hand, one has nothing to fear!
Only with thorough preparation can we avoid being timid and afraid when facing a crisis.
"Xueyong, this batch of grain must be quite valuable, right?"
Li Xin asked with a smile, "So it seems that Qingyu Trading Company's soaps and bar soaps have opened up the market in Jiangnan and other places?"
"Your Highness,"
Hu Xueyong said somewhat excitedly, "You have no idea!"
This soap, which had just appeared in Suzhou, Songjiang, Taicang and other places, immediately attracted the attention of local aristocratic families.
Some wealthy young ladies came to buy the soap.
Some of the merchants we work with have even raised the price of their soaps to over a hundred coins.
Moreover, there's no market for it even though it's available!
I've also heard that some soaps are being sold for three to five hundred coins on the black market!
The daughters of wealthy and powerful families are all eager to try this soap.
"Hahaha……"
Li Xin couldn't help but laugh.
Unexpectedly, this newly launched soap has become so popular.
But thinking about it, it makes sense.
In later generations, the pursuit of beauty by wealthy young ladies was irresistible to anyone.
Limited edition cosmetics, clothing, and bags often become highly sought after.
The soaps of this era were somewhat similar to limited-edition handbags of later times.
It seems that this first pot of gold has been a resounding success!
Hu Xueyong continued, "Your Highness, our first batch of soaps and bar soaps will mainly be shipped to the capital, Jiangnan, and Qiantang provinces."
Sales figures for Jiangnan and Qiantang regions have already been released.
All the soaps and bar soaps sold out immediately.
The profit reached a staggering 123,400 strings of cash—it was simply outrageous!
Hu Xueyong became more and more excited as he spoke, and continued: "This time, in addition to buying more than 10,000 shi of grain, we also brought back some ironware and farm tools."
Moreover, we have already made contact with merchants in Jiangnan, Qiantang and other places.
For the second batch of soaps and bar soaps, in addition to the purchase price, the gross profit was also split 50/50 with us.
Some businesses have even started pre-selling.
Even the Rongguo Duke's Mansion in Jinling City sent people to order one hundred bars of scented soap and five hundred bars of regular soap.
With the endorsement of the Rongguo Duke's Mansion, the entire market in Jiangnan and Qiantang will be completely opened up!
"It's good that the market is open!"
Li Xin praised, "Xueyong, you are a hero!"
"Your Highness is too kind!"
Hu Xueyong quickly declined, saying, "All of this is thanks to Your Highness's soap and bath soap."
My subordinates merely distributed goods from Dongning City to various places; it's nothing to boast about."
"Merit is merit. I, the king, clearly distinguish between merit and demerit, and I will naturally reward meritorious individuals without hesitation!"
Li Xin said, "Soap and bar soap are only a small part of Qingyu Trading Company's business."
Next, when other new products are available, they will naturally also be distributed by Qingyu Trading Company.
Other new products?
Hu Xueyong raised an eyebrow and his eyes lit up.
With his keen insight, he instantly grasped the core essence.
It seems that the Prince Xin's Mansion has more than just soap and bar soap!
If a product comparable to bar soap or bar soap were to appear, the profits would be unimaginable!
Oh, right!
Looking back on this period, the Prince Xin's Mansion has already brought out thunderbolts, soap, and even cement!
These products are all capable of generating huge profits!
It seems that following Prince Xin was a very wise choice!
From now on, I will be completely devoted to following Prince Xin!
Hu Xueyong secretly made up his mind.
"Business is good, but that's not the most important thing."
Li Xin looked at Hu Xueyong and said, "Now that the market is open, the reputation of Qingyu Trading Company must also be established!"
In the Jiangnan and Qiantang regions, cooperation with local merchants and established families is still necessary.
However, we also need to open our own business as soon as possible.
This year's mission is to expand Qingyu Trading Company to all the prefectures and counties of Jiangnan and Qiantang!
"Your Highness's instructions will be obeyed!"
Hu Xueyong quickly stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said.
Hu Xueyong's dream was to open Qingyu Trading Company in every prefecture and county!
At that time, Hu Xueyong's reputation will spread throughout the entire Jiangnan and Qiantang regions!
I wonder who in my family would dare to look down on me, Hu Xueyong!
...
After reporting on the sales of the soaps and bar soaps, Hu Xueyong instructed the warehouse to begin loading the goods onto the ship.
The second batch of soaps and bar soaps began to be transported to places like Jiangnan and Qiantang.
This time, Hu Xueyong not only focused on the provinces of Jiangnan and Qiantang, but also turned his attention to the provinces of Lingnan, Fujian, Huguang, and Xunyang.
After expanding sales channels, profits will skyrocket!
In addition to transporting the second batch of goods, Sun Bin of Sun's Trading Company found Hu Xueyong.
Although Sun's Trading Company mainly deals in trade with countries such as Silla and Ezo, as a merchant, Sun Bin naturally heard rumors from Jiangnan and Qiantang.
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