Shen Jia'an was overjoyed upon hearing this, but then he was stunned. Could it really be that it could improve the soil of arable land?
"you mean?"
“Fertilizer can certainly improve arable soil, but it’s probably not appropriate to just give it away for free.”
Shen Jia'an could understand; after all, they weren't government officials, and handing over their money for nothing would bring them little benefit.
What do you want?
"It's actually quite simple. I wonder if Your Excellency would allow me to open a fertilizer shop in Sanbo County. I will keep three-tenths of the profits, and the remaining seven-tenths can be used for road repairs in Sanbo County. What do you think, Your Excellency?"
It's not that Youqing doesn't want to give things away for free, it's just that she doesn't cherish things that are given away for free, and Youqing also has other ideas.
Youqing's suggestion was naturally beneficial to Shen Jia'an. The fertilizer formula was originally hers, and she could sell it without his consent.
The seven cents were used to build roads in Sanbo County, which was a free gift.
"That's certainly possible."
Youqing smiled and said, "Thank you for your understanding, sir. Don't worry, the fertilizer won't be too expensive. Also, I have another idea. Would you be willing to listen to it?"
What are your thoughts?
Youqing slowly explained: "Fertilizer is a good thing. The profits from Sanbo County alone are enough to make the surrounding counties envious. Fertilizer is not expensive, and it can be transported out after it is produced. Would you be willing to help set up a sales channel to sell the fertilizer? Seven-tenths of the profits will still be used to develop Sanbo County."
Shen Jia'an hadn't really thought of this approach, but it was indeed a good idea.
If Youqing were to give him the fertilizer formula for free, then Sanbo County could forget about making any extra money; the formula would inevitably be given to the higher-ups for free.
On the contrary, the fact that the fertilizer formula is not in his possession is more beneficial to the development of Sanpo County.
At this moment, Youqing continued, "I can also assure you, sir, that I will only buy this prescription for three years. After three years, you can present this prescription to the imperial court."
This is tantamount to handing him a direct path to promotion.
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