If the opportunity arises, I would also like to sell soap to Mongolia and Korea, thus opening up new trade routes for the Qing Dynasty.
Although Yuntang said those words, his heart was bleeding!
Jiangnan is the most prosperous place in the world, yet it has missed this great opportunity!
When we get back, we'll definitely tear Liu Qi to pieces!
Lin Yun nodded, not wanting to make things difficult for Ninth Master. After all, Ninth Master had considerable influence, and harmony was essential for making money.
"In that case, I grant your request. I will have someone give you the soap recipe and manufacturing process shortly. As for the specific management, Ninth Prince, you can arrange it yourself."
Upon hearing this, Yuntang was overjoyed and bowed deeply: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty! Your subject will certainly not fail in your trust!"
Seeing that the matter was settled, Yongzheng smiled slightly and said, "Ninth Brother, the Empress trusts you so much, you must seize this opportunity."
Yuntang solemnly replied, "Your subject understands."
After leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yuntang immediately began preparations, and he also brought along his tenth brother.
After all, he was now a prince, and besides business, he had other things to do. He would let his tenth brother help him manage them, as more people meant more strength.
He gathered a group of skilled craftsmen and began trial production of soap according to the recipe provided by Lin Yun.
To differentiate it from the styles of Jiangnan, he specially commissioned the carving of unique patterns from Northern Zhili onto the soap body and added the fragrance of pine and sandalwood to create a unique "Northern style".
In just half a month, Yuntang's soap workshop began to take shape.
After the first batch of finished products came out, he personally tested them for a long time and confirmed that the quality was no less than that of the products from Jiangnan before he confidently launched them to the market.
In order to quickly expand sales, Yuntang also followed Wang Xifeng's method and divided the soap into ordinary and premium versions.
The standard version is inexpensive and intended for everyday use by ordinary people; the premium version is exquisitely crafted and luxuriously packaged, and is sold exclusively to high-ranking officials, nobles, and wealthy merchants.
As expected, it was in high demand and short supply as soon as it hit the market.
Less than half a month later, Wang Xifeng received word of the news.
Ping'er hurried into the courtyard and whispered, "Second Madam, I heard that Prince Rui has started selling soap in Beizhili, and the styles are a bit different from ours."
Sister Feng frowned and put down the account book in her hand: "Oh? Prince Rui makes his own soap??"
Ping'er shook her head: "This servant doesn't know either, I only heard that it was personally approved by Her Majesty the Empress."
Sister Feng snorted coldly: "Since it was Her Majesty's approval, we have nothing to say. Fortunately, Ninth Master only governs Beizhili and doesn't touch our territory, otherwise..."
Although she said that, she was actually quite unhappy inside.
After all, she built the soap business from scratch, and now that there's suddenly a competitor, no one would feel comfortable.
Just then, Jia Lian strolled in from outside, a smile plastered on his face: "Feng girl, I heard that Prince Rui has started selling soap too? This is going to be quite lively."
Feng Jie glanced at him, a half-smile on her face: "Second Master, are you here to see a joke?"
Jia Lian quickly waved his hand: "How could that be! I'm just concerned about our family business."
Feng Jie ignored him and turned to Ping'er, saying, "Go and stock up on more of the new jasmine soap. Since Prince Rui wants to do business in Beizhili, let's solidify our foundation in Jiangnan."
Ping'er understood, nodded, and withdrew.
Seeing that Sister Feng was ignoring him, Jia Lian awkwardly touched his nose.
But in his heart he was secretly thinking: Now that even Prince Rui has started a soap business, why should he still put on airs?
I'd better appease Feng Ge and be his wife's errand boy.
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