Hu Sheng was a fellow townsman of Hu Xueyong of Qingyu Trading Company, and also Hu Xueyong's confidant.
The reason Hu Sheng was assigned to the Qingyu Trading Company's flagship store in the capital was not only because of the store's important location.
There is another very important task here, which also rests on Hu Sheng's shoulders.
That is—intelligence work!
In fact, when Li Xin first took the lead in establishing Qingyu Trading Company, he planned to use the company's extensive network of branches throughout the provinces and counties of the Great Gan Dynasty to build an intelligence network under his own control.
They were specifically responsible for collecting and summarizing intelligence information from various provinces, prefectures, and counties.
In the future, whatever plans you have, they will all play a positive role.
Planning ahead early is never a bad thing.
Upon arriving at the flagship store in Beijing, Li Xin greeted Hu Sheng with a smile and asked kindly, "Manager Hu, how's business lately?"
"Your Highness, it's quite good!"
Hu Sheng said with a smile, "Even though we were banned for a period of time, the reputation of our soaps and bar soaps has already spread."
For a time, soaps and bar soaps were so scarce and expensive on the black market that they were practically unavailable.
The goods prepared were sold out immediately after the lockdown was lifted.
Business is booming!
"That's good!"
Li Xin smiled and nodded, saying, "The market for soap and bar soap has been stabilized, and our Qingyu Trading Company has already established a good reputation."
Now, just sit back and make money.
Just around this time, several new products have been developed in Dongning.
It will be transported to the capital in a while.
"New product?"
Hu Sheng was taken aback and asked, "Is it the same as scented soap or regular soap?"
"Haha, the profits will probably be even more explosive than those of bar soap and regular soap!"
Li Xin replied with a smile.
At this point, Hu Sheng became completely excited.
He could almost see the money rolling in.
After reporting on the business, Hu Sheng also told Li Xin about the recent situation in the capital.
Hearing about what was happening in the capital, Li Xin nodded slightly.
He knew that Qingyu Trading Company had been targeted by the Crown Prince's faction, making some operations difficult. He could only take it one step at a time and proceed slowly.
Li Xin was not in a hurry. He gave Hu Sheng some instructions and handed him over new products such as perfume and Dongning liquor.
These two new products were also intended to encourage Hu Sheng to try and figure out how to quickly open up the market.
Hu Sheng truly lived up to his reputation as Hu Xueyong's confidant, and indeed possessed great marketing talent.
After thinking for a moment, Hu Sheng gave Li Xin an idea.
Hearing Hu Sheng's suggestion, Li Xin's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Great idea! Let's do it your way!"
After giving a few more instructions, Li Xin left the Qingyu Trading Company's main store in the capital and returned to his residence in the Imperial Clan Court.
Li Xin also received the imperial decree at his residence in the Imperial Clan Court.
Li Xin will also attend the court meeting tomorrow.
It's because his father wants to see him.
That day, Li Xin also began preparations.
...
The next day, around midnight, Li Xin got up, washed, and dressed.
The four-clawed golden dragon robe worn by a first-rank prince exudes an extraordinary aura.
After everything was tidied up, it was only four in the morning.
Li Xin had already boarded a carriage and was traveling towards the inner city with the Crown Prince of Liao.
Passing through the Vermilion Bird Gate, you enter the imperial city.
Looking at the red walls, yellow tiles, and magnificent imperial city around him, Li Xin felt as if he had returned to the Forbidden City.
It was already past dawn, and officials of all ranks were already standing along the imperial road in the capital, bowing and whispering among themselves in small groups.
Li Xin and Li Tong walked inside, attracting the attention of the surrounding officials.
"Who are these two...?"
"A four-clawed golden dragon? Could it be His Highness Prince Xin, who returned to the capital some time ago?"
"Yes, the one next to him is the Crown Prince of Liao."
...
Li Xin ignored the surrounding chatter.
Before long, they arrived at the open space in front of the Taiji Hall.
Looking up at the towering and majestic Taiji Hall in front of him, Li Xin's memories gradually became clearer.
Last year, I visited Taiji Hall quite often.
"Third brother, it's been a long time!"
Just as he was lost in thought, a familiar voice rang in Li Xin's ears.
Looking back, Li Xin narrowed his eyes, and memories of this person surfaced in his mind.
Second brother, Crown Prince Li Ming!
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
After only a moment, Li Xin hurriedly paid his respects.
"Second brother, please rise. There's no need for us brothers to be so formal."
As he spoke, Crown Prince Li Ming, with a beaming smile, took Li Xin's hand and asked with great concern, "Second brother, it's freezing cold in Dongning. How is your illness?"
Looking at Li Ming's smiling face, Li Xin felt a chill run down his spine.
He knew that the seemingly kind and amiable Crown Prince Li Ming was actually extremely vicious deep down.
However, this person is too good at acting!
Li Xin also put on a smile and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. My condition has improved."
"That's good."
Crown Prince Li Ming nodded, patted Li Xin's hand, and said, "Come visit my palace when you have time. It's been a long time since we last met."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Li Xin quickly clasped his hands in thanks.
At this moment, a eunuch stepped forward and announced loudly, "Silence!"
Several eunuchs beside him held long whips and vigorously cracked them.
The crisp crack of the whip rang out in front of the Taiji Hall, and all the officials immediately fell silent and lined up in order of rank.
"Summon all my beloved subjects to the palace!"
This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
