Duke Liang's Mansion, backyard.

There was laughter and joy, but now there is silence.

Everyone looked at each other, feeling as if they had heard it wrongly.

Finally, it was Lan Yu who asked, "Um... Your Highness, is it 500,000 strings of cash?"

Zhu Ying said as a matter of course: "Yes, it is 500,000 strings of cash."

Lan Yu was a little embarrassed and said, "This number seems a bit high. I'm afraid none of the brothers present can afford it."

Lan Yu was embarrassed, not because of himself, but because of these brothers.

To be honest, he had 30% of the shares of the brewery with 500,000 guan, so he must have made a lot of money. However, he didn't feel much about the money.

This bureau was also organized by Lan Yu.

Prior to this, His Royal Highness Chang Sun had already revealed to him the news that he was going to sell shares. In order to better cooperate with His Royal Highness Chang Sun, he also communicated with his good brother Cao Zhen first to act as a supporter.

But these five hundred thousand guan...

Why do I feel like I'm being ripped off?

It shouldn't be that serious.

Zhu Ying looked at the different expressions on everyone's faces, took out a booklet from his arms, put it on the table, and said with a smile: "It seems that everyone is frightened by this number."

"When I mentioned this number, I had already guessed that this situation would happen. Of course, let me make it clear that this share is not a forced sale."

"Whether you buy or not, it won't affect our relationship."

Zhu Ying actually really thought so, because he was very confident that he would not be afraid of no one wanting it after talking about the possible benefits in the future.

On the contrary, there will definitely be countless people rushing to buy it.

However, when these words fell into the ears of the princes and dukes, the meaning was completely different.

Based on the temperament of the current emperor, try to figure out His Royal Highness Changsun's style of doing things.

This sentence should be heard in reverse.

It should be understood that if you don’t buy it, it will definitely affect the relationship.

If it affects the relationship with His Royal Highness Zhangsun, the future Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, what can he do?

If you make the slightest mistake, you will be executed completely. If your Majesty has that kind of temper, it would be considered good enough if you leave your body intact.

Zhu Ying was too lazy to guess what everyone was thinking and just clapped his hands.

Soon, the eunuch Guo Zhong, who had been waiting outside, came with a few young eunuchs, carrying something covered with black cloth.

Everyone didn't know what His Royal Highness Chang Sun was doing and could only watch.

Zhu Ying lifted the black cloth, revealing an incomprehensible thing in front of everyone.

This thing has two pots, one high and one low, connected by a bamboo tube in the middle. It seems that you can also make a fire under one of the pots.

If people from the previous life had seen this, they would naturally know that this was a simplified version of a distiller.

"Light the fire." Zhu Ying ordered.

Guo Zhong beside him personally added firewood to heat the pot, just like boiling water.

"I used to be a businessman. Maybe everyone doesn't think highly of businessmen, but generally speaking, business should be honest. I am not a dishonest businessman."

Zhu Ying laughed and teased herself.

The originally dead atmosphere became a little more lively.

Zhu Ying continued, "I am also a man of integrity. Five hundred thousand per string may sound a bit much, but in fact, it is really a fair price. Don't worry, take a look at this."

Pointing at the distiller, Zhu Ying continued to introduce: "This is a tool from overseas. Its structure is very complicated. Only those who understand it can understand how to make it."

"It just so happens that the craftsman who came from overseas has come under my command."

"You may not understand this device, but you don't need to understand it. What I want to talk about is its function."

"This thing may seem strange, but it has a magical ability, which is to increase the concentration of the wine and make it purer."

As they spoke, the aroma of wine filled the air. Such a strong aroma of wine was something that none of the generals had ever experienced before.

Some of those who were addicted to alcohol could not help swallowing up and down their throats, and their fingers were tapping subconsciously, which was a sign of forced restraint.

As the distillation pot heats up, drops of highly concentrated, water-like liquor drip into the lowered pot through the bamboo condenser.

Lan Yu's eyes lit up. It turned out that the strong liquor he drank last time was made in this way.

After a slight hesitation, Lan Yu said, "Your Highness, for this first bite, why don't you let me try the taste?"

Hearing this, Cao Zhen next to him was unwilling.

He said directly: "Duke Liang, this is your fault. I heard you say that you have already tasted the sweetness of His Highness. Now we have so many brothers, and this is just a few. Let me do it first."

Hearing this, Lan Yu hesitated for a moment, but finally made way. Cao Zhen happily wanted to go forward and get the pot of white wine that was as clear as water.

At this time, a voice sounded: "Marquis Jingchuan, you know me well. I love wine the most. I have tasted all the fine wines in the world."

"I won't say more. Just write off the favor you owe me when we fought Chen Youliang."

"Put down that wine, and let me come first!"

Dingyuan Marquis Wang Bi stood up and said.

Wang Bi loved drinking since he was a child. Every time he drank, he would have more strength to wield the sword.

The King of Double Swords is his title, but those who are familiar with him know that he also has a nickname: The One Who Can Drink a Thousand Cups without Getting Passed.

In Wang Bi's own words, in terms of martial arts, I cannot compare with Chang Shiwan, and in terms of commanding troops, I cannot compare with Brother Xu.

But when it comes to drinking, my king is no less inferior than anyone else!

When Cao Zhen heard this, a struggle flashed in his eyes, and finally he sat down dejectedly.

During a battle against Chen Youliang, he was surrounded and nearly beheaded. It was Wang Bi who used a broadsword to forcibly rescue him. This favor must be remembered.

Of course, in Cao Zhen's heart, a sip of wine is definitely not worth his own life, but since Wang Bi said so, he could only give in.

Wang Bi's face was full of excitement and he was about to get the wine.

Just as he was about to get it, Zhu Ying smiled and said, "Wait a minute."

Wang Bi turned to look at Zhu Ying, who explained, "Don't be impatient, Marquis Dingyuan. This wine has just been produced and has not been blended yet. It cannot be drunk for the time being."

"Of course, you don't have to worry. Guo Zhong, quickly bring up the wine I prepared."

Upon hearing this, Guo Zhong signaled a young eunuch with his eyes.

The eunuch took out a small jar of wine and placed it on the table. He then put out eight wine glasses and filled them one by one.

"Please enjoy your meal."

Zhu Ying smiled and said that he was just watching Lan Yu, Cao Zhen and Wang Bi fighting on purpose.

After the results come out, the wine that is actually drinkable will be taken out.

Newly produced distilled liquor, also known as raw liquor, contains harmful substances and may cause symptoms such as dry mouth and headache after drinking it.

Therefore, the new wine must be stored for a certain period of time after it is produced to allow these harmful substances to evaporate.

Zhu Ying didn't intend to poison you, so he naturally wouldn't let you drink it.

Moreover, raw liquor is spicy, not mellow and has a poor taste. Only after aging can the liquor become soft, palatable, mellow and fragrant.

"Good wine! Good wine!"

"Wang has been addicted to alcohol all his life. He cannot live without wine. This is the first time he has drunk such a good wine in all these years."

"After drinking this glass of wine today, what other wine in the world can I drink? It's so uncomfortable! It's so uncomfortable!!!"

Wang Bi was the most active. When Zhu Ying finished speaking, he took two steps at a time and picked up the wine glass and drank it down.

The alcohol content of the wine was very high, higher than that of today's wine.

But Wang Bi was a natural alcoholic. He seemed to be immune to the alcohol content and did not feel it was strong at all. Instead, he cheered loudly.

People like Jingchuan Marquis Cao Zhen, Heshou Marquis Zhang Yi, and Zhu Shou Marquis Zhu tried to swallow the food in one gulp, but they were immediately hurt by the spiciness and started coughing continuously. Only Lan Yu was there laughing.

"Another drink, another drink."

After Wang Bi finished drinking, he shouted at the eunuch with a look of impatience on his face.

"Okay, let's talk about business first. I have prepared this wine. Everyone can take a jar back." Zhu Ying interrupted with a smile.

After hearing what His Royal Highness Chang Sun said, Wang Bi had no choice but to put down his wine glass no matter how reluctant he was.

"Let Marquis Dingyuan take the unfinished portion of the wine back with him. I think the generals will have no objection to this." Zhu Ying said with a smile upon seeing this.

"Thank you, Your Highness Changsun, for your grace."

Upon hearing this, Wang Bi was overjoyed and immediately clasped his fists and bowed deeply, showing great respect.

It was obvious that Wang Bi's heart had already been fascinated by the wine.

Zhu Ying pouted, and after everyone quieted down, he picked up the booklet and said, "This booklet contains detailed information about the factory's personnel, production methods, and possible sales figures."

"It even includes future profit distribution and analysis. I have prepared many copies of this booklet. I know that you may not understand these, but if you take them back and show them to the people below who understand, they will naturally understand."

"A 10% share of 500,000 guan is naturally too large, and not everyone can afford it. In this booklet, I have detailed it. 100 shares, 5,000 guan per share, can be purchased according to your own situation."

"If it's not enough, we can also form a joint venture with others. There is no problem with that."

"My fellow generals, you are all meritorious officials of the Ming Dynasty. I will not do anything shameful or forcefully seize them. Everything is entirely voluntary. You don't have to tell me whether you want to sell them or not."

"If you want to buy it, just go to the Qunying Chamber of Commerce."

"Here, I would like to add that the purchase of shares this time will be divided into batches. Not only those present here, but also court officials, private gentry, and anyone with a Ming household registration can purchase it."

After this story came out, many dukes and princes finally felt relieved.

According to His Royal Highness Chang Sun, these factories will be very profitable in the future. First of all, let me tell you that we are taking care of them, not taking them away.

It will be opened to the public only when people can no longer afford it.

But five thousand strings of cash is not a small amount.

Even though those present here are at least barons, as military men, they are likely to be extravagant and spend much more than the average person.

The matter was basically settled, but after a little hesitation, Zhu Ying added: "If the generals want to sell their land, they should first consider the Heroes Chamber of Commerce, and naturally they will charge the highest market price."

"I believe that I should still have some dignity. As for who the generals will form a joint venture with, I will not care about that."

Zhu Ying knew very well that these noble generals did not have much money, but they had a lot of good land.

Any random person in front of me owns at least several thousand acres.

The reason why Zhu Ying came to find these nobles first was that he wanted to gradually reclaim the land through Lan Yu's leadership.

After the fields on the upper level are harvested, the fields on the middle and lower levels will be easy to deal with.

For example, the tax-free privilege of farmland was something Zhu Ying had always wanted to get rid of. It was too heavy a burden on the Ming treasury and could be said to be the main culprit for land annexation.

However, this policy cannot be implemented at present because the interest groups involved are too large.

It will only be possible to implement it when the land of senior officials and military generals is reclaimed in large quantities.

Some middle and lower-level officials actually have little to do with it.

Even the landlord class has no possibility of uniting.

As long as we can ensure that the people have enough food and clothing and are not forced into desperate situations, there won’t be much pressure on the implementation of national policies.

A small number of people being dissatisfied will not affect the overall situation.

After Zhu Ying left, everyone started taking the booklets and began to flip through them.

This booklet was specially prepared by Zhu Ying for promoting shares. It contains a large amount of market research, data analysis, crowd positioning, and sales channels.

The future product positioning, target population, possible sales volume, and the output value you will achieve each year.

Just look at this booklet, let alone whether the data inside is reliable or not, any shop owner would be amazed when seeing it.

This level of professionalism comes from later generations, and the plain language used throughout makes it impossible to not understand.

Many of the detailed data contained therein are closely consistent with the current situation in various parts of the Ming Dynasty.

For those businessmen who have been engaged in business all their lives, this is a priceless book.

Zhu Ying personally participated in the production of the contents of this booklet.

Of course, strictly speaking, it does have a bit of a theoretical flavor, but it is unique.

For today's businessmen, this is indeed a dimensionality reduction attack.

Zhu Ying's confidence in selling 10% of the shares worth 500,000 guan came from this booklet.

"I've been educated before, so I know every word here. Why can't I understand anything when they are put together?"

"Duke Liang, can you reveal some information? Is the 100 million Guan share that His Royal Highness Changsun mentioned really reliable?"

Jingchuan Hou Cao Zhen took the booklet and flipped through it for a while, then asked helplessly.

Lan Yu considered himself to be somewhat of a scholar, so he flipped through the book and pondered over it, eventually understanding its general meaning.

Hearing what Jingchuanhou said, he said, "I told you to study harder but you didn't listen. Now you are dumbfounded. Even if the money is placed in front of you, you won't even take it."

"If you don't understand the first part, then turn to the end. His Highness has explained in detail the future benefits."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Jingchuan quickly turned to the back.

Except for Wang Bi who was drinking madly from the jar of wine, the other dukes all flipped through the book.

"Is it true that the investment can be recovered in three years? The factory run by His Royal Highness Changsun is really so profitable. This is too..." Jingchuan Hou exclaimed.

Lan Yu interrupted and said disdainfully: "What's so great about that? It's nothing surprising. If anyone knew about His Royal Highness Chang Sun's past, no one would be so surprised."

"You know, His Royal Highness Chang Sun traveled to the Western Regions when he was eight years old. He established a giant like the Heroes Chamber of Commerce all by himself in just six or seven years."

"Following His Royal Highness Chang Sun, what is there to worry about? Besides, we old brothers are all His Royal Highness Chang Sun's confidants and loyal friends."

"His Royal Highness Changsun allowed us to invest in the company right away, which shows that he thinks highly of us."

Lan Yu paused for a moment, then said, "If you ask me, you may not have noticed that His Royal Highness Changsun is particularly fond of farmland. I think it would be better to give all the farmland to His Royal Highness Changsun."

"Now that we have all invested, we are still worried about not getting enough money. This way, we and His Royal Highness Changsun can advance and retreat together."