strictlysupreme Chapter 2753 The plan continues.
Chapter 2753 The plan continues.
Having been in the business world for so many years, Wang Hongfu also knows a lot of news from a hundred years ago.
The main source of these messages is children from poor families.
Not all children from poor families go to school; some go into business.
The term "humble family" originally referred to the extremely cold regions of the north, but later came to mean families of lower social standing or commoners, in contrast to "prominent families".
To put it bluntly, they were impoverished aristocratic families and gentry.
Among these merchants from humble backgrounds were some orphans who had fallen on hard times due to infighting among powerful families.
They have passed down their past failures through generations, hoping that one day they can restore the glory of their ancestors.
That's why Wang Xuance wasn't surprised at all by what the aristocratic families were going to do; it was a replay of history.
Hearing Wang Hongfu's explanation, Li Shen nodded:
"Hmm, you're right. So, how do you think we should respond?"
"Your Highness, if the aristocratic families are like this, we can also profit from it, but we don't know their specific plans."
Moreover, we need to change our plans. The powerful families have avoided our plans, so we need to find a way to bring them in.
And those merchants, gentry, and nobles outside are all among them; we cannot let anyone escape. Perhaps this is the last time we will carry out such a plan.
Wang Hongfu thought for a moment and then shared his opinion. In his view, this method had been used several times and was no longer viable.
This is the last time, so let's make a big profit and take them all, whether they are merchants or nobles.
After hearing this, Li Shen thought about it and realized he was genuinely worried that he would get a beating from his father after he had taken advantage of those ordinary merchants.
They warned me, and I still did it. That means I'm disobedient, and disobedient children are bound to get a beating.
Touching his still-painful buttocks, Li Shenyi gritted his teeth:
"Okay, let's do it. This matter will proceed as originally planned, but we need to make a small fortune beforehand."
Didn't the aristocratic family say they would establish many acquisition points?
Then we'll play along and secretly sell them our spices.
Which other aristocratic families can we sell to at prices lower than those of established families, little by little?
Go and inform Xixiangji to keep up with the prices offered by the aristocratic families, while our Prince Ji's Mansion will continue to lower the price, purchasing at 30% less than theirs.
Don't let them suspect anything.
"Yes, Your Highness, but this will increase the amount of spices on the market, which will greatly affect our subsequent plans."
"It will be difficult for us to raise prices later," Wang Hongfu said, bowing slightly.
Spices are expensive because they are rare. If the Prince Ji's mansion starts shipping them, the market price will increase significantly.
If the supply is plentiful at that time, the price may drop.
"How much stock do we have in stock right now?" Li Shen asked.
"Your Highness, in Shandong, in Dongshan, we have a lot of spices, enough for about five large ships."
"At current prices, it would probably be worth a million strings of cash," Wang Hongfu replied.
Li Shen silently estimated in his mind and felt that it wasn't much, so he said nonchalantly:
"Only a million strings of cash? Each family only needs seventy or eighty thousand strings of cash for their goods. That's not much. Let's sell it to them."
However, don't produce too much at once; sell it in different locations, and sell in small batches to avoid them noticing.
The amount of these goods distributed is actually not much.
"And tomorrow, we'll be transporting the spices acquired by Xixiangji to the palace in a grand manner, as will the Flavor Pavilion; we'll find a busy time to do so."
Li Shen wanted the news to spread that the Prince Ji's mansion was buying spices for its own use, as well as for the palace and the gourmet restaurants.
To dispel other people's suspicions.
A scam requires meticulous preparation over a long period of time, especially since Li Shen's scheme this time is a grand one, involving millions of strings of cash.
"Yes, I'll take care of it right away." Wang Hongfu quickly accepted the order.
"Hmm, I trust you to get things done. By the way, have you prepared the things I asked you to prepare a few days ago?"
Li Shen remembered the belated birthday gift he had prepared for his father.
"Your Highness, it will be ready the day after tomorrow," Wang Hongfu replied.
"So fast? Are you just trying to fool me?" Li Shenyi frowned.
"Your Highness is wise. How could I dare to be perfunctory? I mobilized five hundred craftsmen to work day and night to complete Your Highness's request on time."
Wang Hongfu quickly bowed and replied.
"That's good. I will go to the palace to present my congratulatory gifts in a couple of days. Don't let me lose face." Li Shen nodded.
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely not let you down," Wang Hongfu assured him again.
"Alright, then you can go and get busy. Remember what I told you."
Li Shen waved his hand, and Wang Hongfu immediately stood up, bowed, and withdrew. Li Shen continued to close his eyes and rest, thinking about how to deal with the aristocratic families.
Li Shen spent the next few days recuperating from his injuries, but fortunately, Sun Simiao's wound medicine was very effective.
With both internal and external treatments combined, Li Shen's buttocks healed very quickly.
Three days later, at noon, the sun was shining brightly and the weather was warming up a bit, but the wind was still chilly.
While the people of Chang'an were still staying at home during the winter, a flamboyant young man was making a scene at the Zhuque Gate, yelling at the gatekeepers.
"Open the door now! I don't have time to waste with you. Don't you even know who I am? Do you know who my father is?"
The boy, with his nose in the air, pointed at the gatekeeper and glared angrily.
The only person who would dare to be so arrogant in Chang'an and speak to the guards at the imperial city gates like that is Li Shen, the tenth prince of the Tang Dynasty.
The main issue is that no one is that rude.
“Your Highness, it is merely my duty to conduct routine inspections, and besides…”
"No, and you actually dare to stop me? I'll have my father chop you off, and all of you too."
Before the gatekeeper could finish speaking, Li Shen became arrogant again.
He felt pretty good. No wonder people always talk like that; it really does give off a superior vibe.
"Your Highness, please calm your anger. I have already sent someone to inform you. My position is humble, and it is my duty. Please do not make things difficult for me."
The captain was also feeling frustrated. He had been on duty here for many years, and none of the court officials dared to cause trouble here.
This Prince Ji has become so lawless that he dares to act wildly in front of the palace gates and even asks me to open the gates.
"What duty? This is my home. I can come and go as I please every time. Why won't you let me in this time?"
Are you deliberately making things difficult for me? You've already wasted a quarter of my hour.
Li Shen pointed at the captain and roared.
"But Your Highness, you always have someone check it," the captain said with a wry smile.
"You're talking nonsense! Didn't I just let you see it?" Li Shen jumped up and down in anger.
“Your Highness, you haven’t explained the purpose of these things, so I dare not let you in so easily.” The captain shook his head.
The inspection was conducted, but when asked what it was for, Prince Ji refused to answer.
"Oh dear, you've infuriated me! Will you open the door or not? Do you believe I'll have someone tear this door down and take it home to use as firewood?"
Li Shen was so angry that he yelled loudly.
"I don't believe you. You try taking it apart and see how you manage to bring it home to use as firewood."
Suddenly, a discordant sound came from above.
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