This process was very difficult, but the result was good.
It's not difficult to cultivate imperial merchants; the challenge lies in their ability to produce quality goods rather than merely holding onto empty titles. Nowadays, the status of imperial merchants can be openly priced, so the quality of their products is certainly not an issue, but innovation is lacking.
Other people's imperial merchants are just there to support them and receive tributes, but she personally controls the core technology and keeps clear accounts. When Le Shu received her first payment, she was shocked by the profits.
"Only two months ago, 500,000 taels? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
This is 500,000 taels, not 100,000 taels. Even now, the pencils haven't generated that much profit. Yinzhen has so much private property, 500,000 taels, and he doesn't even earn that much in a year.
Gao Wuyong also thought it was too crazy. He had inquired carefully and checked that there was no problem. He repeatedly assured him, "This servant has asked, and it is indeed 500,000 taels. This is a round number, and there are still many more cameras in the account!"
"I have investigated the situation in Jiangnan. As soon as the new fabrics were introduced, wealthy merchants in Jiangnan rushed to buy them. Families with some means in Jiangnan are particularly fond of certain types of fabric, and many poems have already been written about them, which is why there are such profits."
After listening, Yue Shu said, "Have someone release the two best-selling fabrics, with a daily limit of one hundred bolts for the entire Jiangnan region, at the same price. For the other fabrics, a daily limit of ten bolts for the entire Jiangnan region."
It's crucial to control the inflow of dyes; no one can break the rules. The official explanation is that the dye production process is complex, time-consuming, and difficult to obtain, therefore sales are limited.
First, promote the concept of limited editions. As for memberships and even auctions, we can develop those concepts gradually.
After having Gao Wuyong seen off, Le Shu smiled and murmured, "Jiangnan is truly a wealthy place!"
Actually, there is no shortage of wealthy people in any place, but the Jiangnan region is particularly rich.
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