Li Xiang originally wanted to talk about the gunpowder, which he had already prepared, but Li Shimin did not ask, so Li Xiang kept silent. Wouldn't it be better to bring it to the battlefield as his own secret weapon?
After leaving the Qinzheng Hall, Li Xiang first went to Zhidaobao. Now this place has become Li Xiang's base camp outside the palace. In the past, when he wanted to discuss things, he had to go to Miss Changsun, but now Miss Changsun comes directly here.
"Kid, can you think before you act? Do you really think going to the battlefield is a simple matter? The swords on the battlefield are merciless. If something goes wrong, how will you get back?"
Li Xiang called Changsun Pinting over to discuss business matters after he left. However, before he could even open his mouth, he was scolded by his cousin. Although Changsun Chong next to him didn't say anything, seeing Li Xiang's expression, he also felt that it would be better for him to stay in Chang'an.
Chang Sun Chong himself also wanted to make achievements on the battlefield, but unfortunately the emperor chose Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin this time, so Chang Sun Chong did not have much chance. Every military general would bring his sons and nephews with him when going to the battlefield, which was also to let them gain experience on the battlefield. Chang Sun Wuji was a civil servant, so Chang Sun Chong’s chance to go to the battlefield was extremely rare.
"Aunt, let's not talk about this anymore. Now that the matter has been settled, let's talk about the Tang Dynasty wine. After I leave, someone will send you wine specifically according to the previous rules. In addition, there will be 50 kilograms of star-rated Tang Dynasty wine every month."
When Li Xiang said this, Changsun Pingting's eyes seemed to light up. Changsun Pingting saw how big a commotion this wine caused at the auction that day. According to the price at the auction that day, it had reached 32 strings of cash per catty.
However, according to recent news on the black market, if you don't have 60 strings of cash, don't even think about buying a pound. Everyone thought the Cui family suffered a loss that day, but judging from the current price, the Cui family didn't suffer any loss at all. Instead, they doubled the price in a short period of time.
Based on this situation, Li Xiang made some adjustments. Changsun Pingting can get 50 kilograms every month, and Zhidaobao will still auction 50 kilograms every month, supplying Chang'an with a total of 100 kilograms per month. As for the areas outside Chang'an City, it has not been determined yet. Li Xiang will determine the quantity after the transaction with the Cui family is confirmed.
"You can't sell it to us for thirty strings of cash a pound, can you?"
Chang Sun Chong spoke quickly. He already knew the price on the black market and wanted to see how much profit he could make.
"Uncle, you're joking. If I give you this price, then we're still a family. The starting price at the auction that day was fifteen strings of cash per catty. You all know the market price. Can I raise it to twenty strings of cash?"
Li Xiang smiled slightly. Although Changsun Wuji had not been tied to his chariot yet, Changsun Pingting had been tied up 100%. Changsun Chong was still in a state of hesitation. As time went by, there would be no problem in capturing Changsun Chong.
"Very good……"
Changsun Chong is far less scheming than his father. As soon as Li Xiang mentioned the price, he almost jumped for joy. Changsun Pingting next to him breathed a sigh of relief. They could make a profit of ten strings of cash, which means five hundred strings of cash this month.
Of course, this is just the economic benefit. The most important benefit is the social aspect. No one else has this kind of wine, and you're the only one who has 50 kilograms. You can use this wine as a tool to make friends with the world's heroes. If anyone wants to buy wine, they have to curry favor with you first, right? This part of the intangible assets is dozens of times the 500 strings of cash.
The two also knew that Li Xiang had other things to do, so they did not delay here for long. After determining their own shares, the two left to get the treasure. Li Xiang immediately called Zhou Huairen.
In the next period of time, Zhidaobao will hold a small auction every week and a large auction every month. The small auction will sell ten kilograms of one-star Datang Tianjiu each time, and the large auction will sell fifty kilograms of one-star Datang Tianjiu each time.
In addition, there are mirrors. Only one can be sold each month, and the price must be the lowest price from the last time. If the Cui family is willing to monopolize them all, we will not interfere too much.
These things are attractive after all, and the most profitable part is loans. In the past few days, some people have started to handle this business. Whether it is real estate or farmland, or even valuable things in your hands, as long as it is approved after review, you can get your loan from Zhidaobao.
The interest rate of 5% per month is already extremely low, so many people come here to try it out. Some people do not need money, so they only borrow 100 strings of cash. They also want to give it a try. When they really need money, what are the procedures for getting the treasure?
"Make it clear to these people that if they don't come to redeem the items after the expiration date, then these items will be ours. Give them half a month after the expiration date, and increase the price by 10% during this half month. If they still don't come within half a month, then these items will be put up for auction immediately."
When Li Xiang said this, Zhou Huairen finally understood what the auction was all about. It turned out that each pawnshop also had a lot of accumulated collateral, but everyone was looking for channels to sell them privately, and they couldn't sell them at a very high price. Our auction attracted so much popularity, so naturally everyone was willing to come, and the price we sold them at that time would definitely be high.
"Your Highness, I finally understand what's going on. Besides being able to sell our own products, can other people also participate in our auctions, and we can charge a certain handling fee?"
Zhou Huairen is indeed a top businessman. He was able to quickly guess what Li Xiang was thinking.
"Old Zhou, you're on to something. Go tell all the pawnshops around here that if they want to auction something, we'll set a limit for them. No matter what they're auctioning, they'll have to pay a 20-string coin handling fee first. That's called the entry fee. After the item is sold, we'll charge 15% of the total value. If they're willing, they can pay. If they're not, forget it."
Now the prototype of the auction has begun. Li Xiang was a hit and attracted a large number of customers. If others want to copy him, it is not impossible. It depends on whether you have the ability.