Zhu Su's salt workshop was soon established with Zhu Biao's cooperation.
The imperial court would purchase a large amount of coarse salt, crush it into powder, and deliver it to Zhu Su's workshop.
Li Jinglong was in charge of the distribution of all the supplies.
Because filtering the bittern required a large amount of charcoal and bamboo charcoal, Xu Huizu and Guo Zhen had invested in building a kiln factory in Shu in advance to be responsible for burning charcoal.
With everyone's cooperation, Zhu Su's salt workshop delivered 20,000 catties of refined salt to the imperial court in less than a month.
The imperial court's actions were even faster. The market price of twelve taels per catty was sold out in less than ten days.
According to the agreement, Zhu Biao handed over the payment of 180,000 taels of silver to Zhu Su.
In the study, the moment Zhu Su took the money from Zhu Biao, the system notification sounded in his mind. Mission accomplished. [Unlocked Shadow Corps: Claw Shadow Soldiers, quantity 3000/3000.]
"Little Five, I didn't expect this batch of refined salt to be shipped out so quickly. This is the first time it's been sold. The market is very good everywhere. Even the salt merchants in Jiangnan have placed orders in advance. I really didn't expect Big Ming to have so many rich people. By the way, when will you deliver the next batch of refined salt as soon as possible, and how much will it be…Xiaowu? Little Five?" Zhu Biao couldn't hide his excitement. He now believed that Zhu Su's words were far-sighted and were becoming a reality step by step.。
Zhu Su recovered from the joy of unlocking a new army after Zhu Biao reminded him. What next batch?"
"The next batch of salt! When will it be delivered?" Zhu Biao said unhappily.
"Pay once a month. This time, try to get 50,000 catties! But big brother, you have to speed up the construction of a salt drying factory along the coast. My raw materials can't keep up.”Zhu Su took a teacup from the table and took a sip. He thought for a while and said,""When does father plan to give me the manor where my salt workshop is located in the suburbs?”
"I'm already handling this matter. It won't take long for it to be done. I'll move the people out of the village for you? After all, your salt-making method needs to be kept a secret.”Zhu Biao and his brother discussed.
"Alright, big brother, it's settled then.”Zhu Su put down his teacup and planned to go back to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility for a nap. He would meet his brothers outside the palace in the afternoon.
" Deal?" Zhu Biao snapped." I still have something to ask you. The output has increased so much. Do you have enough manpower?"”
"Uh…" Zhu Biao wanted to say that his Ghost Shadow Soldier could work 24/7 like a robot without eating or drinking. If he was fatally injured and returned to the Summoned Space, he would be able to summon it back to full health.
But was this something that could be said?
Obviously not.
"You don't have to worry about that. I'll think of a way myself.”Zhu Su stood up." I have to remind you, Big Brother, to speed up the construction of the salt drying factory. This time, most of the refined salt is relying on the two salt mines in Hua Ming's fief. However, the output of the salt mines is limited, so you have to speed up the construction.”
"Don't worry about that. Big Brother has already sent someone to do it. When the salt merchants saw that the imperial court was buying coarse salt in large quantities, they actually increased the price! This way, I'm worried that it'll be harder for ordinary people to eat salt, so this time, big brother has also made a move. We'll increase the production of coarse salt to balance the price of salt.”Zhu Biao didn't dare to mention the price increase of coarse salt to Zhu Yuanzhang. He was afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang would stop the fine salt business, which would be neglecting the essentials. Secondly, he was worried that Zhu Yuanzhang would cut the salt merchants.
In Zhu Biao's opinion, he couldn't touch the salt merchants for now. At least, the sales channels in their hands played a key role in the mass shipment of refined salt. They couldn't be replaced in a short period of time.
Zhu Su chatted with Zhu Biao for a while and settled the matters related to the refined salt. After that, Zhu Su returned to his bedroom in the Palace of Earthly Tranquility.
After waving the servants away, Zhu Su lay on the bed and opened the system panel.
Ghost Shadow Legion System
[Ghost Shadow Soldiers, Summon capacity: 3000/3000]
[Shadow Claw Soldier, Summonable Data: 0/3000]
With a thought, Zhu Su summoned a claw shadow soldier.
A shadow escaped from under Zhu Su and came to the window, turning into a claw shadow soldier dressed in black.
Zhu Su sat up and carefully observed the new soldier in front of him. He found that the five fingers of the new soldier were especially slender and shone with a cold light like sharp blades. It was not much different from the Ghost Shadow Soldiers.
Zhu Su opened the System Interface again and found that the opponent had a shape-changing mode. The Shadow Claw Soldiers could choose to switch between the Shadow Claw Soldiers and the Ghost Shadow Soldiers.
Choose Ghost Shadow Soldier form!
With a thought from Zhu Su, the slender fingers of the Claw Shadow Soldier in front of him, which were originally shining with a cold light, slowly shrank back to the size of a normal person. At this moment, they looked no different from the Ghost Shadow Soldier.
" That's right." Zhu Su nodded. In this way, even if they appeared in front of others in the future, at least they would not be treated as monsters.
Zhu Su checked the panel description of the Ghost Shadow Legion and found that the Ghost Shadow Soldiers seemed to be the basic unit of the Ghost Shadow Legion. They could not switch forms like the Claw Shadow Soldiers, but he was not too disappointed.
With their skills and stealth techniques, they could do many things for Zhu Su that ordinary people couldn't. At present, Zhu Su had yet to become a vassal, and some things, such as working as coolies in the salt workshop, were really a waste of talent for the ghost soldiers.
Zhu Su took an afternoon nap. After getting up in the afternoon, he washed his face and told Empress Ma to take care of him. After that, he took a carriage from the palace and came to the villa outside the city.
Outside Juxian Heights, Li Jinglong and the others who had received the news in advance were already waiting outside.
Zhu Su got off the carriage without saying a word. He took out a large wad of silver from his bosom and waved it in the air, causing the silkpants to cheer in unison.
They weren't celebrating the money they had earned, but the fact that they had finally done something.
Zhu Su and his group returned to the hall of Juxian Village and sat down one by one. Zhu Su glanced around and asked doubtfully,""Why didn't Brother Xu and Chang Sheng come?”
Li Jinglong raised his eyebrows." Changsheng was ordered by Sister Yao 'er not to meet you. You know, he's most afraid of Sister Yao' er. Sister Yao 'er's words are more effective than his father's." As for Brother Xu and Little Five, do you have the nerve to ask us?”
"Hahahahaha…"
As soon as Li Jinglong finished speaking, a burst of laughter broke out in the hall. There were even a few words that said," Fifth Brother is mighty,"" I want all of them!"”Words like that.
For a moment, the hall was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Kong and Zhu Qing cleared their throats and didn't comment on this matter.
"Alright, let's get down to business." Zhu Su pointed at the silver notes on the table." I didn't call everyone here today to divide the money. I just wanted to tell my brothers that we've made money!"”
The moment Zhu Su finished his words, everyone cheered in unison. They laughed and laughed among themselves, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
"Can you wait for me to finish?" Zhu Su slapped the table angrily.
The group of sages immediately returned to silence. They even began to sit upright and put on a listening posture. If their elders were present and saw this scene, they would be shocked.
"Hua Ming!" Zhu Su began to count the banknotes on the table.
Hearing Zhu Su call his name, Hua Ming stood up curiously.""Fifth Brother?"
"Here is twenty thousand silver as your reward. The reason why our first business was successful was mainly because of your two salt mines. Otherwise, even if we were to purchase coarse salt in large quantities, we would not have enough time. Therefore, this silver is a reward for you and will not be counted as a year-end bonus.”Zhu Su smiled slightly, holding the 20,000 taels of silver in his hand. He signaled Hua Ming, who had already fallen into a daze, to come forward and take the silver.
Hua Ming was still pushed by Guo Zhen beside him before he came back to his senses. He went forward to take the banknote and thanked Fifth Brother Zhu. He grinned and happily returned to his seat.
"Don't gamble with it. You're a man. Not only do you have to protect your family business, but you also have to earn a bigger family business.”Zhu Su began to encourage Hua Ming." If I hear you gambling with others again, you won't get any more money in the future."”After Zhu Su finished speaking, he looked at the others.""You guys are the same."
"Don't worry, Fifth Brother! I'm not betting anymore! Doing business was much more interesting than gambling!”Hua Ming laughed foolishly. He wasn't really stupid. His father had passed away early, and he had a huge noble title. If he didn't act like a playboy, it was inevitable that he would be targeted and used by people with ulterior motives.
No one would spare a second glance at Marquis Dongyue, who lived a sensual life all day long. That was the only way to live longer.
However, since Zhu Su treated him with sincerity, he didn't mind being tied to him in the future.
"And Jing Long, this 10,000 taels is to compensate you for the advance payment for the kiln factory in Shu. The other 10,000 taels belong to Brother Xu. Send it to him for me later.”Zhu Su handed the twenty thousand silver notes to Li Jinglong.
"Alright! I'll definitely send it to you." Li Jinglong knew Zhu Su's character very well. He was never sloppy when it came to serious matters, so he agreed to it without hesitation.
"Alright, don't just watch. You'll only get silver at the end of the year. "You don't have to worry about salt production normally, but you shouldn't just mingle around all day. You should study and practice martial arts. At least make your uncles happy. Don't turn around and beg your elders when the workshop needs you in the future, only to get big-eared melon seeds in exchange.”Zhu Su was quite good at persuading people to improve.
" Hahahaha…" The crowd burst into laughter again, but this time, everyone was very respectful. After laughing, they all promised that they would not be muddle-headed anymore. In the future, if they needed help in the workshop, they would not fail.
After a meeting, Zhu Su, the leader of the group, hosted a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, the top of the eight restaurants in Jinling.
Until the moon rose above the willow tree, everyone returned to their hearts 'content.
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