hotmtlnovel Chapter 315 Born Politician
Chapter 315 Born Politician
"This was something that my sister and I discussed and came up with. I didn't know about it. To be honest, I was so focused on reading books by sages that I didn't pay much attention to what was happening outside."
Of course it was Jiang Youzhen who proposed it, but how could she admit it? Seeing that the girl had already begun to test her, she suddenly guessed the other party's identity.
"Your sister is really smart and clever. I like her meticulous work very much. How much silver? Just name a price." The old lady said nothing and planned to buy it.
"You have a good eye. This is a unique and good thing in this dynasty."
Isn't it about being unique? Jiang Youzhenmin understands these people's mentality.
"only……"
"What's the problem? Are you afraid that I can't afford the money?" The old lady was a little unhappy. Until now, she had never asked how much money the things she bought cost.
"No, no, no! The old lady misunderstood." Jiang Youzhen waved his hands quickly, "My sister asked us to keep this kind of exquisite product as the treasure of our store. It just so happens that the county and the prefecture are going to open branches, so we are using it to make a name for ourselves."
"Aren't goods meant to be sold? Even if they are rare, they are just treasures. Can you not sell them in the future? They are unique now, but when everyone has them in the future, they will no longer be unique and will not be sold at a high price."
The old lady was very unhappy. He was just a small country merchant, how dare he do this?
"It really took too much energy and time to embroider this one, and I have to wait too long for the next one..."
"Are you the one in charge of this embroidery shop? Why don't you go ask your sister if you can sell it? I'll be waiting for good news!" The old lady interrupted Jiang Youzhen and then sat back with a sullen face.
"Then I will go and ask first. Please wait for a moment, old lady and young lady."
As soon as Jiang Youzhen left the private room, the second shopkeeper followed him.
"Young master, this old lady is going too far, isn't she? Is she planning to force sales by relying on her family background?" The second shopkeeper couldn't stand this condescending attitude. Isn't this bullying?
"Forced buying and selling is fine! It just depends on whether she can afford it! Anyway, we open a shop to do business, right?" Jiang Youzhen was not angry. Isn't this the effect he wanted?
This kind of thing is probably given away by the old lady as a gift. Isn't this a good opportunity to promote the embroidery shop? Kill two birds with one stone!
After Jiang Youzhen returned, he told Erya about this matter, and Erya was very worried.
"You found the red sandalwood, how expensive is it? The embroidery took more than half a year, and you carefully selected the embroiderer, who taught her for half a month. Didn't you say you wanted to keep it as the treasure of the store? Are you really going to sell it?"
"This time it's different. How many people in this small town can afford the price? This old lady is from a wealthy family in Beijing. After we buy it back, it will be like free publicity for us. As long as the price is right, of course we can sell it."
Jiang Youzhen took it out for this purpose.
"Then how much is appropriate?" Erya frowned.
Jiang Youzhen held up a finger, and Erya shouted, "This price is quite suitable. One thousand taels is a lot of money."
"My dear second sister, do you know how much silver the rosewood base is worth? It's a big piece, worth one thousand taels! The embroiderer has been working hard for more than half a year, and this is just a small amount of silver? I was planning to reward the embroiderer with one hundred taels of silver as her retirement money, after all, it takes so much effort." Jiang Youzhen was speechless. This second sister was too ignorant.
"How much? You're not going to say ten thousand taels? Don't scare me!" Jiang Xia thought Jiang Youzhen was crazy. This was an exorbitant price!
Jiang Youzhen thought about it and thought that 10,000 taels was indeed a bit greedy! That would have to be at least 6,000 or 7,000 taels.
Anyway, the rosewood was a reward from the system, and I didn’t spend any money on it!
"It's a one-of-a-kind thing, and it has double-sided embroidery. It takes a lot of time and effort to make it, and it uses top-quality materials. Five or six thousand taels is not expensive at all."
Erya took a deep breath. This girl is too greedy.
"Okay! Don't worry about it, I'll handle it." Jiang Youzhen said and went upstairs again.
"I wonder what your sister is thinking? Why don't you just tell me straight away!"
When the old lady saw Jiang Youzhen coming back, she asked.
"My sister is very reluctant to let go! Our Jiang family is a local and has deep feelings for Lu Hanjiang. Look at this embroidery of Lu Hanjiang. It is not an exaggeration to call it a landscape painting with Lu Hanjiang as the center. This embroidery has profound meaning and is magnificent. It is incomparable to ordinary embroidery. What's more, it is double-sided embroidery, which is the origin of embroidery art."
Jiang Youzhen sighed and said, "As you know, the wharf will be rebuilt soon. This embroidery also has historical significance. It is the most memorable glory before the reconstruction of the wharf. In short! This embroidery is of extraordinary significance."
The old lady's heart moved. She knew it was meaningful, so she had to buy it. The embroidery was good, but the meaning behind it was extraordinary.
"How much did you say? I really like it, and I don't want to force you, but you have to know that there are some people who are more suitable to have it than you because of the extraordinary meaning you mentioned."
Jiang Youzhen complained in his heart, "You can put it in such a fresh and refined way that we small merchants don't deserve to have forced buying and selling. You really understand the art of language."
"Eight thousand taels! The base and edging are made of rosewood, and are inlaid with colorful shells. Plus the embroidery on the screen, I think it's worth the money!" Jiang Youzhen startled the two of them as soon as he opened his mouth.
"You really dare to ask for it!" The old lady couldn't help but be sarcastic. It's true that she is from a wealthy family, but money doesn't come easily.
"Lu Hanjiangtu is of extraordinary significance. Its appearance at this time, combined with the new policy, is its significance."
This sentence stopped the old lady from bargaining, and she almost bit her teeth. It was true that the more expensive the item, the better the effect it would have after being given to someone.
"I didn't expect you to be talented in studying and doing business. It's a pity that you didn't become a scholar businessman."
The old lady couldn't help but sneer, "Eight thousand taels, it really broke her heart."
"I only wish to serve the court, be loyal to the king, and benefit the people."
"Good!" What a righteous and awe-inspiring statement! The old lady took a deep breath.
"It's worth ten thousand taels! The old lady is willing to support the new policy, which shows that she is very righteous and a role model for our generation! I am moved by her and voluntarily give up two thousand taels, which is my token of my appreciation."
The old lady was shocked again. This boy was a natural politician. Telling the public that ten thousand taels was Jiang Youzhen's promise.
"I underestimated you before!" She had to re-examine Jiang Youzhen again. This boy was not a good person.
People like this can rise rapidly as long as they seize the slightest opportunity.
Luo Shuhuan was also shocked. You really can't underestimate the ancients. They started scheming before they even entered the officialdom.
However, she suddenly thought of someone who also liked to wave the banner and stand on the commanding heights, making you suffer losses and speechless.