Qu Sinian didn't even go home, but came straight to her.
As for site selection and other matters, there were people from the Ministry of Industry. He just had to choose one, estimate how much money it would cost, and then contact the Chamber of Commerce.
When officials from the six ministries arrived here, the people from the Chamber of Commerce were naturally terrified.
Qu Sinian showed them his glass products and asked them to bid for them. Then he was ready to start the show... and then he explained his purpose...
As a result, these people flattered and said that this thing was great and they would spend as much money as you asked them to spend...
He said that this was a workshop run by the imperial court and that we could invest in it.
Then they said, hahaha, of course it is an investment, whatever you say is what it is, we really believe it, we really believe it, we will definitely let the adults see our sincerity!
Although the money was finally in place, the contract was signed, and the workshop had already begun construction, Qu Sinian still felt unhappy.
Yan Shiyue listened to him and laughed so hard that she fell backwards. She also mocked him: "So you are just a paper fox who talks big but does nothing!"
Qu Sinian smiled bitterly and said, "I really didn't expect this. Tell me, what should we do about this?"
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"It's very simple!" Yan Shiyue explained to him: "In the eyes of these people, you are a high-ranking official under the emperor. They were ready to bleed before they came here, and they tried their best to flatter you, but they don't know how to flatter you right for the time being."
"So, your focus should be on 'Si Ma' and 'state-owned'. From the moment you sit down, you should seriously emphasize the importance of 'state-owned'. You don't need to let them really understand the meaning of 'state-owned'. It is enough to let them feel that the court attaches great importance to it. This is the main direction of flattering them."
"Then you take out the glass and say that this is the first state-owned business and that the boss has told you that it can only succeed and not fail. Then you talk about the benefits of this thing and say that you have finally found something like this and that it is a treasure and you are going to do this and that with it."
“Then we bring up concepts like ‘investment’ and ‘franchise’.”
"In other words, let everyone first understand the importance the court attaches to Simao and state-owned enterprises, and let them understand that this is the general direction of the court."
"Then, because of your story, they will have a little confidence in the glass business. This will achieve a good effect, that is, 'they have confidence in it, can sell you a good deal, and can keep up with the pace of the court', so they will be happy to pay a lot, and they will look forward to it and automatically promote it."
"Then, in the meantime, they play some tricks, such as only accepting the first three or five companies, anyway, it depends on the amount of money. Then, those who can't pay later will have a sour grapes mentality and keep saying that this thing is actually this and that... Those who pay will naturally praise it desperately. In short, people with different mindsets will have different opinions, so there will be controversy, and the heat will rise."
"The state-owned glass factory will come into everyone's attention, and everyone will pay attention to it and follow up. People who haven't seen the glass will naturally be skeptical about it, so this will have the effect of suppressing before promoting."
After she finished explaining everything in detail, she couldn't help laughing when she saw his eyes were full of mosquito coils. "If you do this, people will think the money is a bribe to you. Who would dare to tell others?"
Qu Sinian held his forehead and said, "What should we do then?"
"Then we can only do the opposite!" Yan Shiyue said, "You can find an imperial censor and have him impeach you, then have people spread rumors, and you can also send people to investigate, which can also attract attention, at least let everyone remember the two concepts of 'Si Ma' and 'State-owned Glass Workshop'. When the glass products come out in the future, the rumors will be reversed, and the effect will be very good. But in this case, the workshop must start as soon as possible."
Qu Sinian really felt a little guilty. He nodded and was about to stand up. Yan Shiyue asked, "Have you decided what rumors you want to spread?"
Qu Sinian thought to himself that he had thought it through!
Then Yan Shiyue said expressionlessly: "I want to kill the people from Yuqian County and a scallion pancake seller."
Qu Sinian was stunned: "Why? What happened to the scallion pancake?"
Then Yan Shiyue said to him seriously: "This is the general public. They only care about strange cases."
Qu Sinian seemed to be thinking about something.
To be honest, when it comes to manipulating public opinion, she is definitely an expert.
Yan Shiyue went into the palace and told Emperor Ming Yan.
After listening to this, Emperor Ming Yan felt helpless and touched: "So you made so much trouble just to avoid transferring money from the treasury?"
"That's true," Yan Shiyue said, "but that's not the point. The point is that 'Si Mao' is a new department. I hope it will be different from anywhere else. It not only sells new things, but also sells new ideas, so that everyone can learn and accept more things. I guess it can be regarded as... educating businessmen, right?"
Emperor Ming Yan had a look on his face that said, "Don't bother talking, I understand." He gently touched her head and said, "It's hard for Yue'er."
Yan Shiyue had no choice but to accept the heavy father's love silently.
The next day, the censor Zhang Baigui impeached Prime Minister Yan Shiyue for using "Simao" to make money.
Emperor Ming Yan knew about it, but others didn’t! Everyone’s expression was “My brave man! Please accept my knee!”
After all, when Yan Shiyue was sick last time and when she got married last time, everyone thought that it was possible that she would withdraw from the court and return to her family.
But this time, she had morning sickness and hadn't shown up for two months. Instead of feeling relieved, everyone was anxious and sincerely hoped that she would come back soon.
If she doesn't come, who will make up for the deficit in the national treasury? Who can withstand the low pressure of Emperor Ming Yan?
These days, no one dares to open their mouths when it comes to spending money!
As a result, Zhang Baigui dared to commit a crime in defiance of the law. Why are you bringing up such a topic? Even if the censor cannot be convicted for his words, aren't you afraid that the prime minister will cause trouble for you? Aren't you on good terms?
Zhang Baigui remained calm despite the all-encompassing gazes of his colleagues... You stupid mortals! Don't you know! I was ordered to impeach, I won't give in!
Then Emperor Ming Yan called Yan Shirui out.
Yan Shirui had just taken over the Ministry of Revenue, and after the chaos, he was really busy. The entire operation of Simao was not under his control, so he really had no time to ask. I can only say that Qu Sinian is in charge of this matter, and I will report it after I ask.
Looking at it this way, it seems a bit cowardly.
Then the next day, a memorial was submitted to explain the matter.
What do you think when you hear this? Although many people think this is too far-fetched, what is precious is this loyalty!
At a time when the national treasury was in deficit, he would rather go through so much trouble and bear such a bad reputation than use the money from the national treasury... What a loyal minister he is!
So as Yan Shiyue had expected, the phenomenon of everyone following the trend and criticizing did not occur. Everyone said with tears in their eyes that the Prime Minister was so loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and had good intentions. He was a role model for us!
Zhang Baigui: “…”
He had no choice but to continue arguing, feeling that he was doing unnecessary work and half-heartedly wanted to ask the Prime Minister to give him more money.
Emperor Ming Yan did not hesitate and sent him to Suizhou to conduct an on-site inspection.
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