bookcurios Chapter 120: Your Majesty the Tool Man
Chapter 120: Your Majesty the Tool Man
Yun Zhen cleared a few rooms on his farm to make an oil mill. He did not make it public, but first hired the old Wang couple at home and the old Zhao couple on the farm, as well as their children. They knew each other well and had been together for more than ten years.
Although the old Wang couple worked at home, their children had always been on the farm. Moreover, the Wang and Zhao families were in-laws, with the eldest daughter of the Wang family marrying Da Zhuang of the Zhao family, and the youngest son working on the farm.
Yun Zhen himself also participated in it.
After he had done it several times and became proficient at it, he officially decided to open an oil mill.
Yun Zhen went to the "human market" and bought a few strong men to work. He felt more at ease with the indentures in his hand. These days, buying people is really cheap.
In addition to starting to press oil for sale, he also began to expand livestock breeding.
Take it step by step, slowly accumulate experience, and slowly expand your wealth.
Anyway, his grandson is not even born yet. It will take at least twenty years for the child to grow up and inherit the family business. There is no rush, just wait and see.
Mu family.
Yun Xi also informed Mu Sheng about letting Yun Dad open an oil mill.
Mu Sheng said: "If you need help, tell me. If you need manpower, tell me too."
"Then I would like to thank you on behalf of my father."
As for manpower, it may be necessary in the future.
"Why are you being polite to me?"
Every woman hopes that her parents' family can develop better and support her. This is a common phenomenon, and he knows and understands it.
"By the way, the bun shop has already opened. They have agreed that from now on, 10% of the profits from selling buns will be given to you."
Mu Sheng reported the latest progress of the bun shop and added: "I will deliver it to you at the end of every year."
Yun Xi waved her hand and said, "No, I'm very happy that they can live well because of this."
Mu Sheng said, "Keep it. If this were my idea, they would ignore me, but they are not shameless enough to directly use the lady's things to make money and pretend that they know nothing."
"Then why don't you just not tell them?"
"How can that be possible? I'm not that thick-skinned."
Mu Sheng's five-day vacation passed in a flash.
On this day, after the morning court session, he went to ask for an audience with His Majesty the Emperor again and told him about his experience of attending the morning court session today: instead of standing here idle and anxious, it would be better to spend more time going home and studying food, clothing, housing and transportation with his wife.
"My wife figured out a method of squeezing soybean oil at home a few days ago. It is similar to squeezing oil from other plants. Moreover, we have tried food made from soybean oil, and it tastes very good. My father-in-law is planning to open an oil press, so that more oil can be provided to facilitate people's lives. It can be used for both food and lighting, killing two birds with one stone."
The emperor was speechless that a general was thinking about these things, and thought that he was not doing his job properly. He felt that as an emperor, he should think about these things more.
"What else have you figured out?"
"I have been thinking about soybeans recently. It is not me who is thinking about it, but my wife is good at it. She has invented soybean oil, soybean milk, bean curd, tofu and bean sprouts. She also made steamed buns before. By the way, the wounded soldiers under my command who are difficult to accommodate have opened a steamed bun shop. If Your Majesty goes on an incognito tour, you may want to visit our steamed bun shop. Your Majesty is sympathetic to the wounded soldiers and cares about the people's livelihood. It is a good thing."
Who wouldn’t want to try the buns that the emperor had eaten?
The emperor looked at him, and suddenly an idea flashed through his mind: "You won't wait until I leave the bun shop and then announce to the public that 'this is the bun the emperor has eaten', everyone come and try it, right?"
Mu Sheng: “…”
"You are worthy of being the emperor! How could I not think of such a brilliant idea? Your Majesty, please remind me. If Your Majesty tastes the buns and finds them delicious, can you put up a plaque for the bun shop to encourage the wounded soldiers to be self-reliant. If every commoner can think of ways to get rich, the prosperity of our Ming Dynasty will be just around the corner."
As soon as the emperor mentioned the word, the bun shop was in business.
Even if someone else tries to open a bun shop in the future, they won’t be as good as this one.
The emperor looked at Mu Sheng's reaction. What else could he not understand? This old man had the same idea! He was being used on his own head. How ridiculous!
But think about it, what this guy said does make sense. If everyone can find a way to get rich, then the Ming Dynasty will prosper!
I agree in my heart, but I can't say it out loud.
"Stop flattering me! You are so bold to plot against me."
Mu Sheng had some understanding of the emperor. He knew that he was indeed a good emperor who worked hard and loved his people. He was not afraid of his cold face and pretentious scolding. He said, "I know that your majesty loves the people like his own children. He works hard every day to make the people live a good life. That's why I dare to say this. This is the confidence your majesty has given me."
The emperor was both angry and amused: "So, you schemed against me, and I blame myself for being so scheming?"
Why did this guy become so smooth-talking and hippie-like?
But I have to say, it is more lively and popular than before.
"How can this be called a plot? I just want to share your worries. Your Majesty is diligent in government and loves the people, which is a blessing for all the people."