Traveling through the millennium: creating a prosperous dynasty with you

The three of them redeployed their forces and decided to spend a large sum of money to have the Guisha Sect take action to eliminate An Chen before the situation became stable.

At Prince Chen's Mansion, the three of them discussed countermeasures regarding the rumors.

An Chen: "Many strangers have suddenly appeared in the capital these days. They must be here for the goddess. The second brother won't show up yet. The third brother or the Qian family must have connections with the people who stole the food. Let's send someone to follow them and find evidence. It would be best if we can lead out the people behind him. Xu Zhen and I will go to the capital to report tomorrow."

The second prince: "Okay. Big brother, all kinds of business have been difficult in recent years. You know that in order to reduce the panic of the people and prevent them from making trouble, I have taken out all the available resources. The people have jobs and income, but I, your brother, have become penniless. You can't just ignore me!" As he said this, he looked at Xu Zhen with a pitiful look.

"Why are you looking at me? Aren't you going to ask your eldest brother for an explanation? I'm not your eldest brother."

"You are my sister-in-law. I think you are more reliable than him."

An Chen scowled: "How dare you slander me in front of me."

"How could that be? My eldest sister-in-law belongs to my eldest brother. Looking for my eldest sister-in-law is the same as looking for my eldest brother!"

An Chen's anger subsided when he heard this: "I won't bother with you. Tell me, what do you want Zhenzhen to help you with?"

"Brother, most of the things made by the people are piled up in the warehouse and can't be sold for a while. We have to find a way to sell them. Without the capital, our business can't operate normally. The food that my sister-in-law brings out is delicious. Can we cooperate with each other?"

"You have indeed contributed a lot in the past few years. Without the jobs and food you provided, the people of Anguo would not have been able to get through the difficult times so smoothly. As expected of you, you have many ideas. You have organized people to dig canals and divert water in the past few years. This is a major event that benefits the country and the people. It not only solves the problem of irrigation downstream, but also prevents flooding. Father will definitely reward you handsomely."

"Brother, my father's two treasuries are empty, and I don't expect that reward. As the prince of Anguo, I should serve my people. I just think that my sister-in-law is the noble person who will help me make a comeback." He stood up and bowed deeply to Xu Zhen. "Sister-in-law, please help me!"

Xu Zhen didn't expect that a young man in his teens or twenties would have such a heart. Think about the modern people who are in their 40s and 50s and live off their parents. She is willing to give opportunities to those who work hard. He asked An Shuo: "Food is no problem. I will prepare some seasonings and cooking books later. You can find a chef to try. While I am still in Beijing, I can also discuss it with your chef. The premise is that you must make sure that the chef is absolutely reliable and don't put yourself in danger during the mission. As long as people are there, everything is possible. Now I can provide you with various raw materials and ingredients for free for three months. After three months, I will no longer provide ready-made ones. If it is an ingredient that is not available now, I can provide you with seeds and planting methods. You should try to find sources of fish, meat, and seafood. I can provide you with transportation methods."

"Thank you, sister-in-law. I can't go out during this period. The chefs I have are all trustworthy. I asked the butler of Prince Shuo's Mansion to come and have the chefs go to my mansion to learn. The two mansions are not far away. When the butler sends the food over, sister-in-law can help check it. I'll call the butler over now. As for the source of goods, we'll discuss it when he arrives."

"Don't be so anxious. My books are all in simplified Chinese. You'd better pick a few recipes, rewrite them, and then give them to the cook to learn. You won't change all the dishes, will you?"

"No, I'll prepare a few recipes for each chef. I'll put in a few more for the first time, and then add new dishes after a while. Each store's original signature dishes will be kept."

Xu Zhen gave a thumbs up and said, "Great job, young man. You are indeed a great businessman."

The second prince blushed at the praise.

Xu Zhen continued to ask: "What are the handicrafts you mentioned just now that are in stock?"

"Sister-in-law, do you have a way to deal with it?"

"Not necessarily. Tell me first!"

"Handkerchiefs, shoes, clothes, embroidery, etc."

"Do you have any thicker cloth? Or leather? Or scraps of leather."

The second prince thought about it and said, "Yes, I did. I was planning to apply some paint to make waterproof cloth. There hasn't been a drop of rain in the past few years, so the cloth has not been used. I collected a lot of leather, but I didn't sell it because of the hot weather."

"Remember the bag that An Yi carried?"

The second prince's eyes lit up and he said, "I was wondering what I forgot these days. It's this bag. It's convenient and practical. It will definitely sell well."

"Indeed, but this is easy to imitate."

"Let's make more in one batch and sell them in multiple places at the same time."

"That's just a temporary thing. The bag will be copied the same day it goes on sale."

"Yes, anyone who can sew can do it at a glance. So what should we do?"

“Do you have your own mark on everything you sell?”

"Yes, yes. Sister-in-law, do you mean to mark the bag?"

"It's almost the same. Design a trademark, which is a mark. Use this trademark on all your products. Everyone only uses this trademark. Products without the mark are all fake. People with status will choose genuine products, and those without money can make their own. You can provide customers with design drawings and sell semi-finished bags, allowing customers to choose the style and accessories themselves."

"Great! Sister-in-law is sister-in-law, I am grateful for your advice.

"There's a saying that a panacea can cure all diseases. There's no woman who can't cure all diseases. If there is, then come with two."

The two brothers laughed when they heard the meaning of the words, and exclaimed: "It can cure all diseases, hahahaha, and it can be interpreted in this way. What a talented person."

"Don't underestimate women's purchasing power. It's no less than what you make in the restaurant."

"Thank you, sister-in-law. We will split the profit 50-50."

"No need, it's just a way to repay you for your hard work over the past few years. An Chen said that most of Anguo's military rations were donated by you, so it can be regarded as a way to repay you on behalf of his soldiers."

"That's my duty, sister-in-law, you don't have to do this!"

"I'm sorry, that's not what I meant."

An Chen glared at An Shuo and said, "Your business is yours, and you earned all the money and food yourself. You contributed money and effort to the country and the people in times of crisis, so it is true that An Guo owes you. How can you be wrong?"

"Yes, my brother is confused. Don't be angry, sister-in-law."

Xu Zhen said embarrassedly: "I'm not angry. What we said is right. We just have different positions. There's nothing to blame." He gave An Chen a warning look.

Although he was unhappy that Xu Zhen spoke for the second brother, he was very happy that the little woman treated his affairs as her own and stood on the same side as him.

The second prince sent a secret guard to call the butler. His butler had never been at peace with him since he followed him. The second prince was busy with business and rarely returned to the capital. There was no mistress in the mansion, and all the affairs were handled by the butler. Some time ago, he heard that the master's food was robbed and people were missing. He was sleepless day and night, and sent people to inquire everywhere. He looked much older.