Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 954: Master Hu just wants to escape quickly

"For the Ming Dynasty, the biggest benefit of the vassal state is that it provides an additional market and source of raw materials."

"In this way, we can not only get cheaper raw materials, but also sell our own specialty products."

"The things that these people don't have but I have, and the things that others have but I am better at, are the things that really make money!"

"As for the most basic things like food and iron ore, what do they count for?"

Mr. Hu spoke very impolitely, but he had the confidence to do so.

The reason was Li Huairen, whom he brought back a few days ago.

Don't be fooled by this kid Li Huairen, whose name sounds gentle and elegant. He grew up in the streets and then went to such a dirty place as the Jiaofangsi. His methods are not "Huairen" at all!

Because Master Hu asked him to be in charge of Tiangongfang, a scientific research institution that integrates research and development, manufacturing, and improvement.

Then the main group of people he dealt with became craftsmen.

Facing these people, Li Huairen's methods were truly diverse.

After Li Huairen carefully consulted Master Hu and received Master Hu's approval to "go ahead", Li Huairen completely let go.

Coercion, inducement, digging holes to bury people, taking advantage of the power of others...anything that can work on people is very familiar to them.

The key point is, because standing behind Li Huairen are Master Hu and Zhu Yuanzhang, who would dare not give him face?

In particular, he always manages to walk on the edge of the law. It's not illegal, but it seems a bit wrong to say that he is not illegal at all. His methods are more or less disgusting.

Anyway, except for the parties involved, everyone else is just trying to turn a blind eye.

But this unscrupulous approach brings extreme efficiency in work.

In just a few days, not only were the craftsmen that Mr. Hu had found himself brought in and settled, but a large number of folk craftsmen whom Mr. Hu did not even know about were also brought in by Li Huairen.

Afterwards, he simply dealt with the matter of settling down in the family and was dragged to Tiangong Workshop by Li Huairen.

You know, not to mention the settlement problem of these craftsmen, at least this workshop has only simply built a prototype, and many places still have to be built and decorated by these recruited craftsmen themselves.

However, under such conditions, Tiangongfang actually started the research of its first batch of projects with some difficulties.

Putting aside the question of when the research will produce results, just looking at the management efficiency and the level of service, there is no need to worry about China's technological development not being developed in the future.

After Hu Yi quietly came to Master Hu to report Li Huairen, Master Hu delightedly gave Li Huairen a huge reward.

I don't mean anything else, I just think that the job Li Huairen did is so great!

Precisely because China has been on the right track and now has such "loyal ministers and good generals", the good days ahead for China are already visible to the naked eye.

As for the Ming Dynasty, Master Hu will naturally remind them when necessary.

But as to whether the technological development of the Ming Dynasty might surpass that of Mr. Hu's China, Mr. Hu is not worried at all.

Without him!

Even under his own advice, the Ming Dynasty noticed the importance of technology in advance.

Let alone ordinary people, even Zhu Biao who is in power now, would he be willing to reward the craftsmen with high positions and generous salaries while continuously pouring money into it?

You know, once scientific research begins, the cost will be too great.

It's great when you get results, but it's miserable when you invest money but still don't see any results.

It would be good enough if Zhu Biao could allocate some money and grain to support the family for a few years.

It is absolutely impossible to expect the Ming Dynasty to invest as crazily and give full support as China does.

Therefore, Mr. Hu is sure to win.

"Weiyong, what does this high-value item mean?"

"From what you said, you think that the people of our Ming Dynasty should not just farm the land, but should do these things instead?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's sudden question interrupted Mr. Hu's sudden reverie.

But it was this question that startled Mr. Hu.

This Lao Deng can do it!

You're pretty good at grasping the key points!

"Your Majesty has a brilliant vision. That is exactly what I meant just now."

“Or rather, this is a suggestion!”

"Let me give you the simplest example, tea leaves!"

"Originally, in theory, no matter where the tea comes from, it actually follows the steps of picking, drying, and stir-frying."

"That is to say, from a cost perspective, different teas are actually similar."

"But due to many factors such as climate, variety, soil, etc., the difference between tea leaves is huge."

"The tea produced here is a high value-added product."

"We can raise the original selling price a bit, and make more money!"

"The reason is that I have what one person doesn't have, and I am better than others."

"And the same is true for other things!"

"After all, due to climate and other factors, the production of the vassal states is definitely different from that of the Ming Dynasty."

"Then if we sell directly to the vassal states things that they will need and be interested in, can we still worry about not making money?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he touched his chin thoughtfully.

'This thing can really be done!'

"According to what Weiyong said, tea is indeed a unique business. At least other places don't have our varieties, nor do they have such suitable conditions, right?"

"In this way, this money can indeed be earned, and it is a big profit!"

"Oh, if you look at it this way, it's not just tea leaves that are like this, other things seem to be like this too!"

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang finally understood the meaning of what Mr. Hu had just said.

To put it bluntly, you have to sell things that other people want but don't have.

It would be better to be like West Lake Longjing. No matter how much you like it, you can't grow West Lake Longjing by yourself.

If that is the case, then isn't the price in the hands of the Ming Dynasty merchants?

If you want to raise the price, just raise it!

Even if other companies have not contacted this company, once they find out about it, they will inevitably raise prices. Even merchants who have not communicated with this company will be particularly active in such matters.

Make money, don’t be shabby!

Having talked with Zhu Yuanzhang to this point, we have basically finished talking about everything that needs to be talked about.

There were some things he couldn't continue asking or talking about.

After all, facing the mess between the Zhu father and son, it was no longer appropriate for Master Hu to continue to interfere.

If they really continue like this, the men of the Zhu family will be quiet, but it would be strange if they don't turn their attention to Master Hu.

A smart man like Mr. Hu would naturally not cause trouble.