Great Qin Shi Empress

Chapter 51 117~120

==·Patent·==

When everyone finds out that the books in the book store are so cheap that you can buy a book for only ten dollars, anyone who has a little extra money at home and understands the importance of knowledge will find a way to spend money to buy it. Go home with a book or two.

Among all the books, the best-selling book is, without a doubt, Qin Lu.

Because in the current state of Qin, apart from enlisting in the army and killing the enemy to earn meritorious service, the only way out for the ordinary people to climb up is to enter the academy and become a small official after completing their studies, and then use this to advance to enter the official official system.

Wang Wan expected that Qin Lv would be popular, so when the printing started, he printed [-] copies of Qin Lv directly.

The number of [-] books is definitely not consumed by the people of Xianyang alone, so most of these books were sorted out and sent to the newly opened bookshops in other counties.

And since you want to send it to other cities, you can't just send it to Qin Lu to sell it, right?So Wang Wan printed other books.

Because there are too many books that need to be printed in a short period of time, the consumption of paper has also increased exponentially. Even if the craftsmen in charge of producing paper are too busy to touch the ground, they can no longer supply them.

Even if the county guards in some places heard the news early and wrote to Xianyang to ask for books, they could only follow behind and wait in line to wait for the army to send the books to other counties before it was their turn.

After all, people at this time have become accustomed to "knowledge monopoly", and the method of making paper is still only known to the Mohists.

On the contrary, many nobles wanted to get papermaking methods, but were directly beaten back by Ying Zheng.

After learning about this, Lin Qian took the initiative to find Yingzheng: "If possible, it is definitely more convenient to hand over the papermaking method to the common people and let more common people make paper for sale, rather than the imperial court being in charge of all paper production today."

Ying Zheng frowned: "Why do you say that?"

Lin Qian seriously explained: "Now the people in charge of paper production are all Mohists, right? But don't you think it's a waste of talent to let them be in charge of papermaking? They should do more meaningful research instead of staring at some of them. The production process that I have been familiar with for a long time.”

"Moreover, there are many people and great strength. Only by making the production method of paper known to the public, can ordinary people discover more papermaking formulas."

"And ordinary people can produce paper themselves, which can further reduce the cost of reading."

"The cost of reading has never been just books." Lin Qian thought of the consumption of pen, ink and paper when studying in later generations. "Pen, ink and paper are consumables, and they need to be purchased continuously. If the cost does not come down, I am afraid it will be a waste of money in the future." The strength of a family can’t support a single scholar, and the common people know how to make paper, even if it’s just the worst quality straw paper, it can reduce a lot of costs.”

"The imperial court will also collect taxes after handing over the papermaking method to the people. Excluding the investment in personnel, the imperial court will not be greatly affected, and it will also give the common people a chance to make money. The common people live a good life, and the rule of Qin is also will be more convincing."

Ying Zheng fell into deep thought.

He recalled the recent consumption of paper, and thought of the people's growing trust in the imperial court over the past few years, and his heart was slightly moved.

If he could really use part of the profits in exchange for the people's surrender, he would have absolutely no reason to refuse.

Seeing that he was moved, Lin Qian hurriedly said: "Of course, because the paper was researched by the Mohists themselves, if you want to tell other people the formula, you have to ask for their opinions. If they agree, the formula can't be given away. It’s better to let the people spend money to buy the formula from the Mo family.”

Ying Zheng didn't understand: "Didn't you say before that ordinary people can make paper themselves to reduce costs."

Lin Qian nodded: "Yes, if the common people know how to make paper, at least they don't need to spend too much money on paper. But the method of making paper was developed by the Mohists, so we can't just say hello to the common people just because we want to benefit the common people. Will it damage the interests of the Mohist school? If things go on like this, the enthusiasm of the Mohist children for inventing new things will be affected."

The Mohists were almost the group of people who were closest to science and had the most scientific knowledge during the Warring States period. They were also very good at research and development, and they could be called the mainstay of Qin.

It's too late to protect such people, and they must not be chilled.

"Let more Mohist children know that after researching new things, they can get more benefits and improve their living standards, so they will work harder on other things. On the contrary, if they find that the things they have worked hard to research are taken by others I am making a lot of money in my hands, but I can only watch and can't get involved." Lin Qian took the place of the Mo family, and felt suffocated when he thought about it, "I'm afraid only a saint can be calm."

Ying Zheng looked at Lin Qian: "The Mohists pay attention to 'universal love', Ju Zi won't mind this."

Lin Qian was helpless: "Ju Zi may not mind, but what about the other Mohist children? Can't all the Mohist children's thinking reach the height of Ju Zi? And not only the Mohist children, there should be many smart people in the folk, Only when they know that it is profitable to research new things, they will work hard in this direction.”

To put it simply, it is to create a good scientific research environment, and the most effective way is to use other people's things to pay them patent fees.

Only in this way, more people will be willing to invest in it.

Following Lin Qian's thought for a while, Ying Zheng understood what she really meant, and nodded immediately: "I will ask the Mohist Juzi for his opinion."

As Yingzheng expected, knowing the method of producing paper can let more people know, and the Mohists are happier than anyone else.

Not only did he agree to Ying Zheng's request without hesitation, but when Ying Zheng asked how much he wanted to sell, he offered to announce it for free.

Seeing that he had no objection, Ying Zheng asked the court directly how much paper should be sold for the production method.

The Mohist Juzi was puzzled: "Your Majesty, I don't need money, so I can publish it for free."

Before Yingzheng could speak, the ministers of the court glared at Juzi of the Mohist family one after another, and some of the nobles of the clan had fierce expressions on their faces, as if they were about to tear him alive.

Juzi of the Mo family was taken aback, but he didn't understand the reason——

The paper was suggested by Marquis Gu Feng, and he brought all the Mohist disciples to study it without sleep. He was willing to give it away for free without any money. Why did this group of nobles act like he robbed them of their money?Something is wrong!

Lin Qian glanced at Juzi of the Mo family, and said helplessly: "The selflessness of Juzi is admirable, but your disciples have also contributed to it. Should you consider their thoughts? Not to mention anything else, those Mohists My son has spent so much time and energy, can't there be no benefit at all?"

The giant of the Mo family was still very defensive. When Lin Qian mentioned his disciple, he thought for a while and didn't insist on free.

but……

He said seriously: "Don't sell it too expensive."

Ying Zheng nodded: "I hope that more people can buy cheaper paper, or simply make paper by themselves, so the seller's money will not be too expensive."

After speaking, he looked at the others, hoping that they could give a suitable number.

However, the ministers who were particularly active in making plans in the past, now shut their mouths after looking at each other in blank dismay.

Yingzheng frowned: "If that's the case, why don't you reward the giant with some money on behalf of the common people, and publish the method of making paper for free according to the opinion of the Mohist giant."

As soon as the words were finished, Li Si took the initiative to stand up: "His Majesty, I think it is inappropriate to sell paper at a too low price."

Ying Zheng's eyes fell on Li Si: "What's wrong?"

Li Si bite the bullet and said, "If the price is too low, the common people may not believe it."

The Mohist giant couldn't help shouting: "How can the common people not believe the government directly? Anyway, we have researched the method of making paper, so I think it's better to sell it at a lower price. Your Majesty's new book store is not just a book. Do you sell it for ten yuan? The method of making paper can also be sold for ten yuan, and the common people will buy it if they want.”

As soon as Juzi finished speaking, he saw most of the court officials glaring at him again.

Juzi is not stupid, he has been attacked by people's eyes many times, and he has gradually come back to it——

This group of people didn't want him to disclose the method of making paper to the public!

Because the higher the cost of studying, the higher the benefits that those with vested interests can get from it, on the contrary, they will have to compete with more ordinary people, and the benefits they can get are naturally less.

Thinking of this, Juzi became overwhelmed and almost shouted out "no money" again!

Lin Qian hurriedly said, "The Mohists have researched so many types of paper, so we can't sell every kind of paper at the same price, right? If so, wouldn't all the common people only buy Chengxin Paper's papermaking method? Chengxin Paper production is expensive because of the process and raw materials, if everyone only produces Chengxin paper, the price will not drop."

Juzi of the Mo family paused, and his mind instantly calmed down.

After looking around for a week, he spoke again: "Then sell the worst-quality straw paper for [-] yuan, and the better quality for [-] yuan... Like the best-quality Chengxin paper, our Mo family can just keep it for themselves."

Lin Qian subconsciously looked at the Mohist giant.

Ying Zheng also glanced at him, then fell into deep thought.

The other ministers actually know that His Majesty will mention this matter today, which means that it is imperative to announce the papermaking method to the people. Asking them the price is just a formality, just like the price of books, and His Majesty is not there. Asked them a question in the court, and then set the outrageous price of ten yuan a copy?

Wang Wan and Li Si hadn't been able to shake His Majesty's mind before, and naturally they are the same now.

But when it comes to their own interests, they will inevitably want to struggle.

however……

After listening to the price set by the Mohist Juzi, Ying Zheng glanced at everyone, and nodded without hesitation.

As for other people's opinions?Ying Zheng didn't intend to listen at all.

……

Just when the people in Xianyang bought a book in almost every household, the market was getting saturated, and bookstores began to appear in other cities, setting off a carnival among the people in other cities, the Xianyang government office suddenly announced a news——

From now on, the book shop will only sell Chengxin paper. If anyone wants to buy other paper production methods, they can go to the government to buy it.

Worried that the people would not dare to go, the announcement also specifically marked that the papermaking method of straw paper can be bought for only one money.

a money?

Is the imperial court doing charity?

The common people couldn't believe it at all, but considering the prices of the books in the book shop, and the way the imperial court dealt with the disasters in various places earlier, the common people who already had a certain degree of trust in the imperial court still went to the government in doubt.

Then, almost everyone who went to the government came out with a dazed expression on their faces.

Someone who knew them asked, and these people woke up instantly, trying to fool them with a few nonsense words.There are those with bad intentions who directly say that the imperial court is a liar in front of many people, and that the papermaking method is very expensive, or simply slander the papermaking method proposed by the imperial court as fake.

Then, this group of wicked people were arrested.

Others are not stupid, just looking at the reactions of these people, they immediately understand that the imperial court is really selling paper-making methods, and the price must be very cheap, otherwise those who first went to the government to buy paper-making methods would never be so hostile !

So soon, most of the people in Xianyang rushed to the government in a swarm.

Even the poorest family bought the method of making papyrus back home for one dollar——

Not for anything else, I just hope to supply the calligraphy practice needs of the juniors in the family.

And those people who bought the papermaking method quickly produced a lot of paper, some could not use it up, and some were aiming at this business, so a lot of high-quality and cheap paper appeared in the Xianyang market.

==·Change·==

Mohist Juzi soon received the first sum of money for selling paper-making methods——

Two full boxes of Qin coins!

He almost thought he was wrong: "How can there be so much money?"

Li Si, who was in charge of sending the money, gave him an annoyed look: "You can be regarded as making small profits but quick turnover. No matter how low the price is, the money will pile up if there are more people who buy it. Now it's just Xianyang and the surrounding counties. People are buying paper-making recipes, and when people in other places have channels to buy paper-making recipes, more money will be sent to Juzi.”

Seeing Juzi turn from joy to panic, Li Si's choked breath slowly dissipated.

That's all, this Mohist's brain has always been different from that of ordinary people, and he has no idea about the future of the family at all, and there is no benefit in arguing with him except to make himself more angry.

Besides, it's not that Li Si didn't expect this——

It was created from paper, it was proposed from woodblock printing and movable type printing, and it was from His Majesty who dared to risk the world's disgrace to agree to allow women to study in the academy, and let women who can read and write be officials and officials...

Which of these incidents did not reveal His Majesty's thoughts?

His Majesty never even thought of hiding.

Li Si just felt that he was not reconciled: he worked so hard as a small official in the state of Chu to establish a relationship with others, and was able to enter the Jixia Academy in the state of Qi to study, and then spent many years studying hard under the name of the teacher for many years. It is only today that His Majesty has personally built a ladder to the sky for those who are far inferior to him, making it easier to be an official and an official...

It's hard not to be jealous.

If when I was born, Chu State also had such a wise king as His Majesty, why did he suffer so much for studying when he was young?

But these have little to do with the Mohists.

After figuring it out, Li Si was no longer dissatisfied with Juzi, but because of the similar situation, he kindly persuaded him a few words: "Don't think that the money is too much. If your Mo family wants to grow and grow, people must see that joining you will have a life." Hope for better. If not, with the miserable life you had before, who would join you if you had nowhere to go?"

After a pause, he added, "Everyone has selfishness. Don't let the Mo family end in your hands."

Juzi stared: "What nonsense are you talking about? The Mo family will never end!"

Li Si sneered: "Now Qin is the only country that has never taken down Qi. When Qi is also captured, have you thought about what the Mo family should do in the future?"

Before Lin Qian handed over the Jenny textile machine to the Mo family, the Mo family's position in Qin was almost equivalent to that of a "weapon manufacturer": Qin Mo wanted to end the war with war, so he chose to help Qin unify the world.But during this process, they hardly showed their role other than producing weapons, and they never occupied an important position in the court.

During the war, the position of the Mohists in Qin was naturally unshakable, but what about after the war?

Juzi of the Mo family was taken aback for a moment, and then broke out in a cold sweat.

……

Li Si quickly left, but the Mo family's giant fell into a great panic.

The Mo family disciples didn't know that he was worried, seeing that he hadn't come out of the room for a long time after Li Tingwei left, they thought something happened to him, so they rushed over to look for him immediately.

Then, everyone saw the two boxes full of coins at a glance.

A group of young people were instantly attracted, chattering around Juzi and asking questions.

One of the men, who was older than Juzi, stepped forward: "Juzi, what did you make of these coins, and your majesty rewarded you?"

Juzi came back to his senses, looked at the other party with a complicated expression and shook his head: "No, they are coins obtained by selling paper."

The man was stunned: "So much?"

Noticing Juzi's expression, he asked ahead of time without waiting for others to be happy: "This money seems to be too much? Do you need to tell Your Majesty to return some of it?"

Juzi's eyes lit up, and he was about to answer when he saw some disappointment and frustration on the faces of several young disciples.

He froze for a moment.

After a while, Juzi hesitated and said: "Although there are indeed a lot of coins, there are not many coins in the hands of each disciple."

As soon as the words fell, all the young disciples around looked up in unison and looked at him excitedly.

Juzi suddenly understood Li Si's words, and smiled, "Since His Majesty has already said that he will give us half of the money from the sale of papermaking methods (the rest is for paying taxes, giving bonuses to responsible officials, etc.), it is natural to share it with us." Everyone."

Almost instantly, all the Mohist disciples cheered when they heard this.

Even the elder who spoke to him first had a smile on his face, and the sadness that had been lingering between his brows dissipated a lot.

Only then did Juzi realize that the elder's family had a wife who had been sick all year round, so even with the salary from the imperial court, their monthly life was still very tight. If the money could be allocated to him, he would Life will be much easier.

But even so, he didn't think about forcing himself to share the money.

Juzi took a deep breath and said with a smile: "Everyone will work hard in the future. If someone makes something useful, even if it is not as good as paper, it can be sold for money. If it can be valued by His Majesty, it will be even more remarkable."

Several young disciples jumped up happily, and the others were also full of expectations.

Xiao is an ordinary person in Xianyang. In the past, the family was almost too poor to let go of the pot. Later, the imperial court distributed high-yielding grains such as corn and potatoes to them for planting, and they finally escaped from that embarrassing life.

Although it is still not very rich now, at least I will not be hungry anymore, and I can save some surplus money every year.

She has always been very grateful to His Majesty and Gu Fenghou who have brought earth-shaking changes to her life, so when she heard that His Majesty opened a bookstore in Xianyang City, and the books in it were so cheap that they only cost ten yuan, Without hesitation, Xiao took the ten coins he had saved so hard and ran to the bookstore, becoming one of the first batch of people who bought Qin Lv.

Although after buying it home, he was scolded by his parents for "wasting money" because he was illiterate and unable to read, but Xiao trusted His Majesty and the court even more because of this——

I used to buy those books, let alone bought them home, and I couldn’t even read them.

So after hearing that the government started selling papyrus paper making methods, Xiao became the first group of people to buy paper making methods again.

It was just because she had spent all her savings buying books before, and this time, even though she was very moved by the production methods of other paper, she could only give up pitifully and only bought back the paper production method of straw paper.

Unexpectedly, Xiao's parents were even more excited than her after she followed the method to make the real straw paper for the first time.

Then, her parents, who had suffered too much before and didn't trust the court, even took out all the savings they had accumulated over the years and asked her to go to the government to buy better quality paper.

Xiao: "..."

She is actually not very happy, because they are already one step behind the others. When they buy the papermaking method to produce paper, others may have already made money by selling paper and gained a reputation. There is no market for them.

But he didn't want his father, who had always been taciturn, to say: "I have a brother who runs a business in various places, and we can sell our paper directly to him."

Merchants have a very low status in Qin, but they do have more connections.

As soon as Xiao heard this, he no longer hesitated, and immediately went to the government with the money.

The official of the government greeted her warmly——

After all, she was the first batch to buy paper-making methods, the first to rush into the government, and the only one among the first batch of people who bought paper-making methods, and the only girl. remember her.

Xiao was a little embarrassed: "I'm here to buy the paper making method of xx paper."

The little official didn't ask any further questions, and immediately after receiving the money, he copied down the production method of xx paper and handed it to Xiao, worrying that she could not read, so he repeated it to her.

Xiao hurriedly thanked her, and hurried home with the prescription.

Even if a family of three is busy day and night, how much paper can they make?Xiao successfully persuaded his parents, and took the recipe and invited dozens of neighbors with similar family backgrounds to his home to help.

In just about two months, Xiao's family made several stacks of white paper half the height of a person.

When the brothers mentioned by Father Xiao came to her house, they sold more than half of the paper directly, and they immediately had an income of tens of thousands of dollars. The family also netted thousands of dollars in profit.

Xiao's family suddenly became the richest family in the neighborhood, attracting the envy of countless people.

==·Industry·==

Xiao knows that this kind of business can only be done for a while. Some neighbors are greedy for their family's income, and want to use the money they just earned to go to the government to buy prescriptions. The steps have always been in his own hands—Xiao also explained the reasons seriously and dissuaded the hot-headed neighbors.

With the money she just got, she persuaded the neighbors to give all their savings to the government to buy the best rice paper recipes for making paper. In the future, everyone will make paper together and share dividends.

Because of the cleverness that Xiao showed before, more than half of the neighbors donated all the money without hesitation.

Even if some people were unwilling, they took out most of their savings under the instigation of others.

Then, Xiao really bought the papermaking method of rice paper. After some twists and turns, she overcame the difficulties and brought the neighbors around to successfully make the first batch of rice paper.

After the rice paper was made, she didn't even need to sell the paper to Father Xiao's brother, and it was sold out in Xianyang.

Those aristocrats and merchants who bought rice paper recipes, but only used them for their own use, thinking that no one would buy them, discovered that rice paper still had such a big market: some people had money in their families, but they didn’t. They can afford to spend too much money to buy rice paper—after all, not everyone has the guts to buy rice paper like Xiao who dares to drag others into bankruptcy—but the price of rice paper itself can’t hinder them. So when someone sells rice paper in the market, they are naturally willing to pay for it.

Seeing this, the nobles also wanted to earn this money, but found that Xiao had already made a name for herself, and even if other people entered the arena, they could only follow her to drink soup.

The nobles did not lack the little money earned from eating soup, so most people gave up this little profit in the end.

Xiao Ze non-stop transported the rice paper to other places for sale, seizing more markets.

When everything was on the right track, Xiao Ye finally had some free time.

Then, she picked up Qin Lv again.

With money, it would be much easier to learn how to read. Xiao quickly paid someone to teach him how to read alone. After learning most of the commonly used characters, he was able to enter the academy to study.

Perhaps her previous experience was so legendary that someone actually told Lin Qian about Xiao's existence.

After Lin Qian heard about Xiao's deeds, she hurriedly invited her to Zhisu Neishi.

When Xiao heard that Marquis Gu Feng had summoned her, she almost didn't hesitate, and immediately rushed to Lin Mo, who was going to invite her, and chatted excitedly with Lin Mo about her love and respect for Marquis Gu Feng and Lin Qian.

The more Lin Mo listened, the more nervous he became——

This Xiao can make such a great achievement by himself, if he is by Qianniang's side, won't Qianniang really only see her alone, and then push himself out of Qianniang's side?

With a competitive heart, Lin Mo couldn't help showing off: "I grew up with Marquis Gu Feng, and we are as close as sisters. She took my name."

Lin Mo intended to hit Xiao, but who knew...

Xiao looked at Lin Mo with a full face of surprise: "So you are Gu Fenghou's sister? Isn't this too enviable? Can you say something nice to Gu Fenghou later? I want to work with Marquis Gu Feng just like you."

Lin Mo looked at the unfeigned envy in Xiao's eyes, and suddenly felt a little ashamed, and agreed to her request awkwardly for a while.

She seemed to feel embarrassed, and immediately quickened her pace and walked ahead.

Behind Lin Mo, Xiao Luo secretly raised the corners of his mouth.

Lin Qian's desire to see Xiao was not on a whim, but because she really had a reason to meet her: the tailor shop that was founded during the snow disaster earlier this year, seemed to have no need to exist after the weather turned warmer.

But she also knows that to improve the status of women, women must be economically independent.

For most of the lower-class women who cannot read and write, the garment making job in the garment workshop is the only job they can find now.

Lin Qian is unwilling to close the tailor shop.

But if you don't close the garment workshop, you have to find a way to expand the business for the garment workshop——

Otherwise, even if they wait until winter, there may not be people who are willing to buy cotton-padded clothes in tailor shops.After all, most people bought it at the beginning of the year, and many people bought it to save their lives or even bought it in debt.

Just at this time, Lin Qian heard about Xiao's deeds.

Obviously, this girl named Xiao is very talented in business, but because of the status of a businessman in Qin, even if she has talent, she dare not spread the business too much, lest she be recorded as a merchant.Now he is determined to enter the academy to study, and wants to embark on an official career.

But if Xiao was arranged in the tailor shop, she would have no concerns at all.

After all, the tailor shop is still affiliated with Zhisu Neishi, and the managers inside are all serious officials.

Letting Xiao work in a tailor shop is considered a professional counterpart?

But it's not sure, what if Xiao is the kind of person who is good at doing business, but doesn't like it?

Lin Qian waited patiently for Xiao's arrival.

Xiao followed Lin Mo, and soon came to the official office where Su Neishi was ruled. After being verified by the soldiers at the gate, he stepped into the gate.

Then, different from the crowd outside the gate, the bustling scene of people coming and going inside the official office entered Xiao's eyes.She was just like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, with her eyes wandering around, as if she wanted to keep all the details in her heart.

Lin Mo gave her a tug, and led them into Lin Qian's office room.

When the two arrived, Lin Qian was sorting out the materials of the tailor shop, and immediately looked up when he saw the two coming.

"Are you Xiao?" Lin Qian asked with a smile.

Xiao didn't know why, and suddenly became nervous with belated awareness: "Yes, yes, my name is Xiao, I live in Caoqing Lane in the west of the city, and I live with my parents on weekdays. I am sixteen this year, and I am not married yet. I have... "

Seeing that Xiao was about to hand over the eighteenth generation of his ancestors to Tulu, Lin Qian hurriedly interrupted with a smile: "Needless to say such details, I have already read your household registration information, and I know it well."

Smiling, Lin Qian asked, "Do you know why I came to you this time?"

Xiao froze for a moment, then shook her head blankly: "Because of the rice paper I sell?"

"Yes or no," Lin Qian explained, "After hearing about your deeds, I think you seem to be very talented in business."

Without waiting for Xiao to panic, she continued, "I heard that you are studying in the academy, and it seems that you intend to pursue an official career. It just so happens that I have a position that is very suitable for you, so I wanted to ask you what you think."

Xiao never expected that Lin Qian called her here to arrange a job for her!

She immediately blushed excitedly: "I, can I ask what the position is?"

Lin Qian nodded: "Have you heard of Tailor Workshop?"

Xiao nodded excitedly: "I know, I know, my mother and I went to work in the garment workshop at the beginning of the year, but later the weather turned hot and the garment workshop stopped producing cotton jackets, so we all went home from the garment workshop."

After finishing speaking, her eyes lit up, "What Gu Fenghou means is, do you want me to work in a tailor shop?"

Lin Qian didn't expect her to be so happy, so she couldn't help pouring cold water on her: "Although I'm very happy that you like the tailor shop so much, I must remind you that there is almost no business in the tailor shop now, even if it comes to winter, I'm afraid not many people want to buy padded jackets."

Xiao didn't take it seriously: "Although the common people in the state of Qin basically have a cotton-padded jacket, they were not at war before. The people in Sishui County and other counties that originally belonged to the state of Chu did not have cotton-padded jackets, and it is even less likely that people in the state of Qi would have cotton-padded jackets to wear. There are sewing machines. , the cost of the padded jacket produced by the garment workshop is not much more expensive than buying cloth and cotton directly at the cloth shop, but anyone with spare money at home will directly buy ready-made garments instead of buying back the materials to make them themselves.”

"With that time, go outside and find a few jobs to do, won't you earn more than what you save?"

"Last year, my mother and I bought the quilted jacket directly from the tailor. Some neighbors made it by themselves. Not only wasted time and less money, but the quilted jacket was not as fine as the stitch of the tailor. The neighbor regretted it after finishing it." .”

Lin Qian saw that Xiao's thinking was clear, and she wanted to arrange Xiao Xiao to a tailor shop more and more.

but……

She asked another question: "Even so, the padded jackets in the garment workshop can only be sold for another year or so. When the market is saturated, what will you do?"

Xiao confidently replied: "Marquis Gu Feng doesn't know that the life of ordinary people is getting better and better. Even those who owed debts during the snow disaster, it is estimated that they can pay off all the debts in a year or two. Everyone After you have money in your pocket, you will definitely want to buy more clothes or fabrics.”

"Besides the padded jacket, there are three seasons, spring, summer and autumn. As long as the price is right, ordinary people will be willing to buy clothes."

"Of course, it may take two or three years before everyone is willing to buy clothes, but I know from my rice paper business that there are not many rich people in Xianyang City. As long as the tailors can get more fresh and unique clothes Cloths of various colors are used to make better-looking clothes, and they will not be stingy with spending money to buy them."

Lin Qian looked at Xiao in surprise. Why didn't she think of monopolizing a certain color of cloth to raise the value of clothes in the tailor shop?

Anyway, there are still very few people who can afford Jenny's looms, and only she can get those brightly colored cloths. Lin Qian can take advantage of this advantage to revitalize the tailor shop!

Xiao continued to talk eloquently, and expressed several constructive opinions.

She even kept her eye on the cloth jenny loom: "If we know how those colors are printed and dyed, we might be able to use the jenny loom to weave cloth patterns that are more in line with the nobles' preferences. Why don't we worry about it?" Business?"

Lin Qian no longer intends to let Xiao leave, she said with a smile: "I probably can't let you be the owner of the tailor shop, but I can arrange a position for you as the deputy owner. The salary is comparable to that of Mo Niang, what do you think?"

Xiao was taken aback for a moment, then clenched his fists in surprise: "I, I... Thank you Gu Fenghou for your support!"

Lin Qian laughed, and immediately brought her to Zhisu Neishi. After she passed Ming Road, she turned around and arranged for him to enter the tailor shop, and handed over all the affairs of the tailor shop to Xiao.

The first thing Xiao did when he took office was to ask Lin Qian for some bright and breathable cotton and linen coarse cloth with unique designs and colors, as well as some silk and satin.Immediately after that, the recruitment of workers began, and the garment workshop entered the production stage in just a few days.

When the first batch of clothes came out, it really attracted some customers to buy them.

Although the business is not booming, it has allowed the garment shop to start making profits, and there is no longer the risk of being fired.

At this time, Lin Qian exchanged a lot of pigments for dyeing cloth from the second host.

With the addition of some local animal and plant mineral pigments in China, Xiao quickly led people to produce more cloth with unique Chinese characteristics. When the clothes made of these cloth began to be sold, they even attracted many self-confident people. noble class.

Of course, what these nobles want more is the cloth produced in the tailor workshop——

They hope that they can buy cloth, and then take it home for the embroiderer at home to tailor the clothes to make them unique and more suitable for them.

There were many such people, so Xiao came to ask Lin Qian for instructions.

After thinking about it, Lin Qian simply asked her to divide the garment workshop into two parts, one producing cloth and the other producing garments.

It just so happened that the tailor made a lot of money, which could be used to buy more jenny looms.

As for this textile factory, Lin Qian was also handed over to Xiao's management, and her salary also doubled with the increase of the factory.

Xiao didn't expect to have