No more than a day after Yinzhen invited the princes of the Mongol tribes, someone came to Yinzhen to ask for his approval of the proposal to build workshops.
Those who could become princes in Mongolia were not fools. After returning, they carefully considered the pros and cons. They understood that if they agreed, Mongolia would be completely controlled by the court. However, what Yinzhen said was too tempting, and they could not refuse.
Why did the Mongols need Emperor Kangxi to come and give them a warning from time to time? It was because they were not obedient. Why were they not obedient? Mainly because they were unwilling to accept defeat.
The Mongols and Manchus entered the Central Plains together. The Manchu leader became emperor and the master of the land, while the Mongols were left to live on the grasslands, relying on the weather and herding livestock. Their quality of life was vastly different, and they were unwilling to accept this.
Because they were resentful, they wanted to cause trouble.
But if the quality of life can be improved and the Mongolian people can live and work in peace, then so be it if they are subject to others!
Once there's a first one, there'll soon be a second, a third...
With the exception of a very few, such as Daryachi of the Khorchin, they generally agreed to let Yinzhen build workshops on their territory.
Seeing this situation, the Fifth Prince finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt genuinely admiring of his Fourth Brother.
Not all the people came, but he thought that of the 60% who were willing to cooperate, half of them were good people. Unexpectedly, almost everyone agreed.
"Fourth Brother, the situation is much better than I expected."
Yinzhen nodded: "This is just the beginning. Building workshops won't take up much space. We've offered generous terms, so it's only natural that they agreed."
Even so, the Fifth Prince was quite excited, as this was his first time on official business.
He was very excited to see this situation.
Yinzhen said to the Fifth Prince, "There is something I need your help with."
The Fifth Prince, in high spirits, smiled and said, "Fourth Brother, whatever you say goes."
"I have already had a geomancer draw up the workshop's feng shui map, and I need you to be in charge of overseeing its construction."
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince didn't see anything wrong with overseeing the construction and readily agreed.
"Okay, I'll listen to Fourth Brother."
After receiving instructions from Yinzhen, the Fifth Prince began to supervise the construction of workshops in various Mongol tribes, following the order given by Yinzhen.
Yinzhen was not idle either. Since the workshop was not yet completed, he took this opportunity to form a caravan capable of transportation.
If a caravan were to be formed, it would be of great use.
Several more days passed.
Yinzhen then said to Tong Cheng'er, "I might have to leave for a while?"
Tong Cheng'er asked, puzzled, "Leave for a while? Where to?"
Yinzhen: "I have already discussed it with Father Emperor. I will be in charge of the Mongolian side directly. I will also pay for all the money used at the beginning. In the future, 40% of the profits will go to the national treasury, 30% to Father Emperor's private treasury, and the remaining 30% will be kept by us."
Tong Cheng'er nodded, not thinking that Kangxi was being excessive. Kangxi understood that Yinzhen would definitely succeed in this project with Mongolia and would eventually make a profit. He had invested a lot of money in advance, but the real prize would be the 30% profit after it was expanded.
In retrospect, they actually benefited, since this business was backed by the imperial court; whoever did it would make money.
But: "Then why leave?"
Yinzhen continued, "I want to go to Jiangnan in person."
The economic center of the Qing Dynasty was in Jiangnan. I happen to have a batch of woolen cloth and a batch of snacks. I'll take them there first and see if they'll be popular.
After all, even though the items are all good, it also depends on whether you have the luck to use them.
Of course, Yinzhen was not one to rely on luck. He had already planned that if the people of Jiangnan had a "bad reaction" to the Mongolian specialties, he would send the goods back to the palace.
Just like the pencil sofa, if royalty and nobility approve of it, as long as it's not bad, it will eventually become popular.
Especially in the Jiangnan region, there is no shortage of wealthy merchants who spend money like water and are particular about appearances and face.
Merchants have low social status and lack whatever they don't have, so they pay more attention to things that can enhance their image.
Tong Cheng'er sighed at the thought of taking a carriage: "Do we really have to go?"
Yinzhen nodded: "I definitely have to go."
Tong Cheng'er nodded: "Okay, I'll have Ru Xue and Ru Lan pack their luggage. Why didn't you tell me sooner? You're in such a hurry, so packing is very rushed."
Yinzhen shook his head: "I've already had Su Peisheng pack it up."
Tong Cheng'er looked surprised: "You're all packed? That's not right! Ru Xue and Ru Lan were in charge of my things, why didn't they tell me?"
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen couldn't help but chuckle, realizing that the two of them were talking at odds.
"I'll go to Jiangnan by myself this time. The journey is long and tiring, it's too much trouble."
He couldn't bear to see his young wife suffer along with him.
Tong Cheng'er's eyes widened, and she said with great grievance, "Are you going to abandon me?"
Yinzhen couldn't take it anymore: "I didn't abandon you."
Mongolia is located to the north of the Qing Dynasty's territory. Although Jiangnan is not the southernmost part of the Qing Dynasty's territory, it is still very close to the south. The two places are far apart, and the young princess is delicate and tender. How could we let her suffer along with us?
Yinzhen said patiently, "Jiangnan is too far away. I can't bear to leave. Do you understand?"
Tong Cheng'er felt confused: "I want to go with you."
Yinzhen coaxed her, "Cheng'er, be good, okay? I'll be back from Jiangnan soon."
Tong Cheng'er wasn't stupid. Jiangnan was a long way away, and with the round trip and the business to attend to, it would probably take one or two months. The thought of being alone for a long time made her sad.
Actually, given her personality, she wouldn't be sad, after all, she had managed to live alone for over twenty years in her previous life.
She should be the least afraid of days when she's alone, but the truth is, just thinking about not seeing Yinzhen for a long time makes Tong Cheng'er feel a pang of sadness and emptiness.
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