Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

Therefore, in the game between the emperor and the ministers, the emergence of an institution like the Shaofu is a matter of course.

Like Zhao Kuo, the emperor's Shaofu, it is even more powerful. It can be said to be a legend in the emperor's small treasury.

Why do you say that?

Because since the founding of the Great Han Kingdom, Zhao Kuo's Shaofu has never received a single copper plate from the Great Han Kingdom.

All the taxes and levies of the Han Kingdom are all entered into the national treasury for the people's use, while Zhao Kuo's Shaofu Group mainly relies on its own business and earning power.

There are several main sources of income for the Shaofu. One is to operate the salt and iron business. You must know that the salt and iron business in the Han Dynasty is all government-run and private operations are prohibited. There is no doubt that the Shaofu can operate the iron smelting business together with the official organization. Just made a lot of money.

The other one is the business of luxury goods such as silk and ginseng.

These luxuries are all necessary things for nobles, and the prices are high and the profits are astonishing.

Although Guo Zong, who was in charge of Zhao Kuo's money bag back then, has now become the Minister of Finance of the Great Han Kingdom, Guo Zong has trained a large number of talents who are proficient in business for Zhao Kuo over the years. Today's Shaofu Ling is Guo Zong's most The proud disciple naturally manages Shaofu's property to flourish.

But no matter how prosperous it is, the unsalable silk is indeed a big problem, and it is also a problem that is difficult to solve at present.

If the silk was released to the merchants, it would indeed be able to release part of the inventory, but the nobles were not happy: "How can people like merchants wear the same clothes as us nobles?"

It's not that Zhao Kuo can't enforce it, but various people, including Shaofu Ling and Guo Zong, are against it.

Just when Zhao Kuo was a little troubled, the second prince came.

Zhao Kuo said to the second prince with a smile: "Brother, do you know how much such a piece of silk is sold here?"

The second prince subconsciously shook his head.

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "Five hundred dollars, remember, it's just this piece of silk cloth.

If you want to weave silk cloth into clothes, the price will be at least twice as much. "

The second prince was taken aback, and said, "So expensive?"

"expensive?"

Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing, and said seriously to the second prince: "No, this can't be considered expensive.

You must know that what we sell is not silk, but identity!In the future, only the most noble people in the Seleucid Empire will be eligible to wear beautiful clothes like silk.

You said, compared with such an identity, is the price an issue? "

As he said that, Zhao Kuo waved his hand again and said, "Bring it up!"

A moment later, a set of extremely exquisite silk robes appeared in front of the second prince.

Zhao Kuo smiled at the second prince: "Brother, this robe was specially made for you by the elder brother. You should try it on quickly and let the elder brother see your style!"

Of course the second prince couldn't resist Zhao Kuo, so he hurried to try it on.

Not to mention, when wearing it, the second prince felt that the material of the silk was indeed very good, and it was quite comfortable to wear.

As soon as he walked out after wearing it, Zhao Kuo's eyes lit up immediately, and he praised: "Brother, you are really a good-looking talent in this silk robe."

The second prince smiled and looked towards the bronze mirror not far away.

In the bronze mirror, a handsome young man with a western face but wearing an oriental silk robe appeared.

Against the backdrop of the gorgeous silk robe, the second prince suddenly found himself exuding an unprecedented temperament.

This damn handsome!The second prince couldn't help but licked his lips subconsciously. He suddenly felt that what Zhao Kuo said just now was very reasonable.

Compared with beautiful clothes like silk, what is the price?

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The second prince stared at himself in the mirror in a daze for a while.

Before this, the second prince had never thought that it was possible to "rely on clothing" and improve a person's temperament to this level.

Zhao Kuo's loud laughter pulled the second prince's thoughts back to reality: "How is it?

As I said earlier, silk is a very magical garment. "

The second prince nodded sincerely, and said to Zhao Kuo: "Brother Zhao, what you said is really reasonable.

Silk is indeed a good thing. If it can be introduced to our Seleucids, it will definitely cause a huge sensation! "

As a top nobleman of Seleucid, the second prince certainly has a deep understanding of Seleucid's fashion.

The clothes and robes of Seleucus are not said to be unsuitable, but whether it is the touch on the body or the style of the clothes, they are completely blown by silk.

In fact, this is really not the second prince's idea alone, but has been proved by history.

Why is the historical trade route from the Central Plains all the way to Western Europe called the "Silk Road"?

The answer is actually here, because silk is the most popular commodity in this trade route.

At its peak, this trade route can pass through hundreds of countries, large and small. Whether these countries are nomadic or agricultural, whether they are Arab or Eastern and Western Europe, all the upper class figures in all countries have a fanatical love for silk products. It shows how "indulging" silk is a good thing.

Looking at the performance of the second prince, Zhao Kuo also smiled.

Even silk, of course, has a distinction between upper, middle and lower.

As the emperor, the Shaofu in Zhao Kuo's hands controls the largest silk industry chain in the Han Kingdom, and the quality of the silk produced here is of course the best in the entire Han Kingdom.

According to the rules established by Guo Zong in controlling the silk industry, there are four types of silk today: "exquisite, high-grade, medium, and equal".

Why equality and not inferiority?

Of course it's because the word "inferior" doesn't sound good.

If it is sold to ordinary people, it is no problem to use inferior clothes, but how can the nobles accept that they are wearing "lower class" clothes?

From this point of view, Guo Zong is indeed worthy of being the richest man in the past, and the psychology of doing business is properly studied.

The piece of silk worn by the second prince is a silk robe designated as "extreme quality". The value of this robe alone exceeds 20 yuan. buy level.

Zhao Kuo smiled at the second prince: "Brother, do you know how much this robe costs?

It is fifty thousand dollars. "

The second prince was taken aback, and said, "So expensive?"

Zhao Kuo smiled and continued, "However, if you sell it in the market, the robe will cost at least 20 yuan."

The second prince was taken aback and raised his voice: "So expensive?"

Zhao Kuo still smiled and continued, "If we sell this robe in your Seleucid Empire next year, the price of this robe will start at 100 million."

The second prince's jaw was about to drop, and he looked at Zhao Kuo with incredible eyes: "Zhao, brother Zhao, are you trying to steal money?"

The second prince thought that Zhao Kuo might be crazy!How is it possible that a robe sells for one million dollars?

Zhao Kuo laughed, and said to the second prince: "Brother, let me put it this way, if it is really sold for 100 million yuan, according to our previous agreement, you will get [-] yuan from it."

After hearing this sentence, the second prince was stunned immediately, and his expression became complicated.

This robe alone can bring the Second Prince an income of one hundred thousand dollars?

One hundred thousand dollars is actually not too much for the second prince. After all, as a prince, as long as he opens his mouth, it is natural that people will give him money.

But the problem is that other people don't give money to the second prince for nothing, if they give you money, you have to get something in return, otherwise, who will continue to give money in the future?

And the sale of this silk robe completely solved this problem.

The second prince is cooperating with Zhao Kuo in the sale, and the second prince has already paid for something. It is a peace of mind to get the [-] yuan, and there is no need to give Zhao Kuo more things, and there is no risk at all.

What's more, this robe alone can earn one hundred thousand yuan, so what about more silk robes?

A carriage pulling goods, no matter what, it is also possible to hold hundreds of sets of silk robes, right?

In this way, if you do a rough calculation, the two princes would not be too much for a carriage of silk, seventy or eighty, or one million, right?

If this is ten carriages, it will be seventy-eight million, or 800 million.

If this is a hundred carriages, the second prince took a deep breath and suddenly felt a little dry.

This number is really astonishing!The second prince raised his head, and once again glanced at the mountainous silk warehouse in front of him.

At this moment, these quietly lying silks suddenly became extremely cute in the eyes of the second prince.

The second prince exhaled and looked at Zhao Kuo: "Brother Zhao, can you really sell it for so much money?"

Zhao Kuo laughed, and said to the second prince earnestly: "Brother, as the saying goes, what is rare is the most expensive thing! Just go to a businessman and ask. A piece of top-quality silk is sold in our Great Han Kingdom. , the price of 20 may have peaked.

But in Antioch, thousands of miles away, 100 million is not too much!Why?

Because the Seleucid Empire did not have such a thing before, as long as you can wear this top-quality silk, you are a unique existence in the Seleucid Empire, the most shining in the entire Seleucid Empire, no, the entire Europe and Asia that star! "

After the second prince heard Zhao Kuo's words, he was completely convinced.

Yes, that's right, that's the truth.

As a top aristocrat in the Seleucid Empire, the second prince understands the psychology of the aristocrats too well.

expensive?

That's not a problem.

Face, that is the biggest problem!Wearing a set of clothes that have never appeared in the Seleucid Empire, with extremely comfortable fabrics and extremely gorgeous styles, and appear in the hall of the Seleucid Empire, will it be able to overwhelm the audience in an instant?

Is it possible to gain unparalleled face in an instant?

The answer is absolutely only one word yes!What's the point of spending money if you can make money in front of you and show off?

"Everyone, this is the most exquisite silk robe I bought from the Eastern Han Kingdom thousands of miles away. It is gorgeous and exquisite, elegant and noble.

Oh, how much is it, you ask?

Oh, it’s actually not much, one set is only 100 million, small money! "

Think about it, if you can say such a thing in the Seleucid hall, will the feeling of pretending to be X be full?

The second prince licked his lips, looked at Zhao Kuo in front of him, and said something sincerely: "Brother Zhao, you are the best businessman I have ever met in my life!"

The second prince was really convinced.

He had never seen anyone who could so accurately control the psychology of the Seleucid nobles, and sold a piece of clothing that was not too expensive at first to a sky-high price.

Even, this sky-high price may usher in a frenzied rush to buy!Zhao Kuo laughed loudly, and blinked at the second prince: "Brother, let me say it again, I can give you [-]%!"

The second prince was shocked again.

When he rejected Zhao Kuo's proposal for [-]% for the first time, the second prince didn't know how lucrative silk was, but now, frankly speaking, the current [-]% is definitely a huge profit for the second prince. Heartwarming numbers.

Don't think that the prince doesn't like money, it's just because there is not enough money!Even the emperor needs to find a way to get money. How can the country maintain itself without money?

How can a small coffers enjoy without money?

If you think about scraping money from your subjects all day long, sooner or later you will be killed by the rebellion of your subjects.

This should be the saying, money is not everything, but without money is absolutely impossible.

Now, facing Zhao Kuo's [-]-[-] share proposal again, it is really much more difficult for the second prince to refuse than last time.

After about a minute, the second prince gritted his teeth and said, "How about this, bro, I'll be thick-skinned and ask for 1%! You give me another [-]% and I will help you manage the interior of the Seleucid Empire. some key people.

With these sacrifices, I guarantee that you will definitely be able to make a lot of money in the Seleucid Empire! "

The second prince really cares this time.

Among other things, as long as you want to compete for the throne, you have to buy people's hearts, cultivate an army loyal to yourself, and manage your own territory. All of these require money.

The second prince didn't take it seriously before because he felt that he couldn't make much money, but now, knowing that the silk business has such a huge profit, he has made up his mind to fully join this business and earn him a lot of money. up.

So, don't look at the second prince asking Zhao Kuo to take out [-]% of the income in one breath, but as long as Zhao Kuo is willing to give the [-]% of the income, the second prince can do his best to promote the rapid development of the silk business in the Seleucid Empire It's booming, making Zhao Kuo a lot of money!It's just that the second prince said so, but he was still a little worried.

I was worried that Zhao Kuo was just pretending to be polite just now, and he didn't really want to take half of the proceeds. In that case, the silk business would not be easy to do.

But it turns out that the second prince was overthinking.

The next moment, Zhao Kuo said with a very cheerful smile: "Since you have said so, brother, you must be sure, how can I not believe you?

Everything will be done according to your instructions. I will give you [-]% of the income, and you can control it freely without asking any of my opinions. "

Looking at Zhao Kuo in front of him, the second prince was really in a complicated mood.

After a long time, the second prince expressed emotion: "Brother Zhao, why don't you just follow me back to the Seleucid Empire.

In that case, I can recommend you to our emperor, and I believe that with your talents, you will definitely become the most outstanding minister in our Seleucid Empire! "

During the period of contact with Zhao Kuo, the second prince has been completely convinced by Zhao Kuo.

This kind of daring that no one can match, this kind of unreserved trust in people, this kind of insight, if you just let Brother Zhao be a businessman, it is too inferior.