Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

Inside the inn.

Duan Yu and Zhen Jiang sat facing each other.

Those beautiful eyes remained fixed on Duan Yu in front of her.

"The so-called exclusive agency means that I only grant you the sales rights for this blank paper. I control the manufacturing method of the blank paper and will only supply it to you, Zhongshan Zhen's."

"The distribution rights are yours."

“Apart from your Zhongshan Zhen family, I will not supply goods to anyone else in Jizhou.”

"Of course, this is only within Jizhou. If the influence of the white paper expands, I will look for agents in other prefectures and counties."

"But that's a matter for the future."

"That's basically what it means."

“The Zhen family of Zhongshan has exclusive price protection in the business of white paper. Even if others obtain white paper from elsewhere, their prices will never be as low as those of the Zhen family of Zhongshan.”

"Therefore, you have a price advantage when selling white paper in Jizhou."

After saying that, Duan Yu looked at Zhen Jiang and asked, "Do you understand what I mean?"

The surprise in Zhen Jiang's beautiful eyes gradually faded, replaced by astonishment.

Exclusive agency rights.

Distribution rights.

Distributors also enjoy price protection.

Zhen Jiang was utterly shocked every time Duan Yu uttered these words.

The Zhen family has been in business for generations.

Zhen Jiang was exposed to these buying and selling activities in her family from a young age.

He also possesses an extraordinary talent for business.

Otherwise, the heavy burden that the Zhen family of Zhongshan bears today would not have fallen on Zhen Jiang's shoulders.

So even though Zhen Jiang didn't understand the novel words Duan Yu used at first, she immediately understood them after Duan Yu explained them.

How does he know so much?

Zhen Jiang looked at Duan Yu in surprise.

If I didn't know Duan Yu's identity and background...

She would definitely think Duan Yu was a business genius.

With surprise in her beautiful eyes, Zhen Jiang nodded in response to Duan Yu's gaze.

Zhen Jiang knew exactly how good the blank sheet of paper in front of her was.

As soon as this kind of paper appears, it will inevitably become a coveted item sought after by scholars and writers.

Therefore, Zhen Jiang had a general idea of ​​how much profit this could bring.

only.....

Why did Duan Yu choose her?

Choosing Zhongshan Zhenshi?

Zhen Jiang suppressed her curiosity about this question.

"I understand what Young Master Duan means."

“But…” Zhen Jiang hesitated and said, “But in this way, wouldn’t the Zhen family be taking advantage of Young Master Duan for nothing?”

Duan Yu smiled and shook his head: "Miss Zhen is overthinking it. This is called mutual benefit. I have what you don't have, and you have what I don't have. This is called win-win cooperation. There is no question of anyone taking advantage of anyone else."

"Therefore, Miss Zhen, you don't need to worry too much, nor do you need to feel that you've gotten a good deal."

Duan Yu must have meant it sincerely.

Money is important, but it's not the most important thing.

He simply didn't have the time to devote all his energy to business.

Cultivate influence, enhance oneself, elevate one's status...

He has too many things to do right now.

If another business were to be involved, it would be like trying to bite off more than you can chew.

In the end, perhaps none of them will be able to make it to the forefront.

Therefore, what he needs to do now is to improve himself as much as possible.

As for doing business, leave those professional matters to the professionals.

"Miss Zhen, please look at this item again."

Duan Yu pushed the container filled with small white powder particles in front of Zhen Jiang.

Zhen Jiang leaned forward, her ample bosom pressing against the table, revealing an alluring depth through the neckline of her white dress.

"Young Master Duan, this is..."

Duan Yu smiled slightly and said, "Miss Zhen, you can try it."

Upon hearing Duan Yu's words, Zhen Jiang immediately realized that there must be something edible in the jar.

Beside Zhen Jiang, the maidservant immediately stepped forward and said, "Miss, let me do it."

Ha ha.

Duan Yu's lips curled up slightly.

This little maid is quite protective of her mistress.

However, Zhen Jiang shook her head.

Then she reached out and gently pinched a few pearls, while raising her other hand to cover her red lips with her white sleeve.

The smallest details of etiquette were impeccable.

As the white particles entered her mouth, Zhen Jiang's beautiful eyes widened instantly.

It was even more surprising than seeing a blank sheet of paper.

"This is... salt?" Zhen Jiang's beautiful eyes widened.

Duan Yu nodded.

“It’s salt,” Duan Yu said with a smile. “I call it snow salt.”

"It signifies purity as white as snow."

"This salt has undergone my special processing to remove the bitterness, leaving only a mellow salty taste, which is purer than any salt on the market today."

"What does Miss Zhen think?"

Zhen Jiang nodded, her eyes wide with shock.

Duan Yu himself said that the taste of salt was purer than any salt on the market, which might be a bit of an exaggeration.

But if Zhen Jiang agrees to all of them, then it must be true.

After all, Zhen Jiang was knowledgeable and experienced.

White paper, snow salt.

Paper is a necessity of life, while salt is an essential part of life.

Duan Yu's target market for these two products is quite clear: the high-end market.

Paper was originally intended for upper-class literati and scholars.

The same principle applies to snow salt.

The reason he thought of snow salt was because he saw the green salt that Diao Chan used when she was cooking.

Compared to regular salt, this is already very good.

However, it still tastes bitter and may even be slightly toxic.

That's why he created snow salt.

Bingzhou does not produce salt.

But this doesn't matter, because there is a huge salt field in Hedong County, not far from Taiyuan County, that has existed since ancient times.

Yuncheng!

That is, the present-day capital of Hedong Commandery, Anyi.

However, the imperial court prohibited the sale of salt.

However, this ban is now very ineffective, especially in remote areas and in the hands of the powerful and wealthy.

If ordinary people illegally sell salt, it is a serious crime.

However, if it were aristocratic families or powerful clans selling salt, then it would be reasonable and legal.

As long as you apply enough dots above and below, everything will be fine.

The salt used in Bingzhou, Liangzhou, including Hedong and Henan, as well as nearby counties, mostly came from Anyi in Hedong.

If Duan Yu remembered correctly, in a short period of time, his father-in-law Dong Zhuo would be transferred from the position of Governor of Bing Province to the position of Prefect of Hedong Commandery.

Selling salt may still be somewhat inconvenient now.

But once Dong Zhuo takes office as the governor of Hedong Commandery, things will be much more convenient for him.

“Miss Zhen, I know that the Zhen family of Zhongshan must also have salt trade routes. This snow salt is like a blank sheet of paper. I will also grant Miss Zhen exclusive agency and operation rights in Jizhou.”

"Profits are divided proportionally."

"I'm in charge of supplying the goods, and Zhongshan Zhenshi is in charge of sales."

"This blank paper and the snow salt are what I came to discuss with Miss Zhen today. If Miss Zhen agrees, then we will sign the contract!"

"Of course, Miss Zhen can also consider it."

As soon as Duan Yu finished speaking, Zhen Jiang quickly shook her head.

“No…no need to think about it, I agree.” Zhen Jiang said almost without hesitation.

Zhen Jiang knew exactly what kind of profit and value white paper and snow salt would bring.

If it can be supplied in large quantities, then it will be two mountains of gold and silver in the future.

“Alright.” Duan Yu smiled and looked at Zhen Jiang, saying, “It seems that Miss Zhen has a long-term vision. In that case, I will draft a contract. When Miss Zhen returns to the Zhen family in Zhongshan, I will send the first batch of white paper and snow salt to the Zhen family in Zhongshan together with Miss Zhen.”

"Furthermore, this is only the first collaboration. I will have other projects to work with Ms. Zhen on in the future."

Upon hearing that there were other novelties, Zhen Jiang's eyes were filled with anticipation.

The blank paper and snow salt today were already enough to shock her.

did not expect.....

How many secrets does he still hold?

Zhen Jiang's eyes were filled with anticipation and exploration of the secrets behind Duan Yu.

"In that case, I won't disturb Miss Zhen any longer."

With that, Duan Yu stood up and prepared to leave.

Chen Qingan stepped forward, intending to put away the two black packages in front of him.

Duan Yu shook his head and said, "These are for Miss Zhen. You can experience their usefulness for yourself, and they will also be helpful for future sales in Jizhou."

"There's no need to put it away."

Chen Qingan nodded quickly.

"Miss Zhen, then I shall take my leave."

After bowing respectfully, Duan Yu prepared to leave.

Zhen Jiang immediately stood up, bit her lip, and mustered her courage to say, "Young Master Duan, please wait."

"Ok?"

Duan Yu turned around and looked at Zhen Jiang with a puzzled expression: "Miss Zhen, is there anything else?"

Zhen Jiang nodded, then lowered her beautiful eyes and said, "Last time... last time, thanks to Young Master Duan's rescue, I escaped danger."

"I wanted to thank Young Master Duan... but... but I haven't been able to see Young Master Duan yet."

"Please allow Zhen Jiang to express her gratitude for being saved."

So that’s what happened.

I didn't realize that Zhen Jiang was so grateful.

However, Duan Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "It was nothing, Miss Zhen, you don't need to worry about it. As for the repayment you mentioned..."

"When I have the opportunity in the future, I will visit the Zhen family in Zhongshan. Miss Zhen will then do her best to be a good host."

"Furthermore, if you encounter any difficulties while collecting furs here, you can come to me."

"It won't be long before I become the county magistrate of Jinyang."

"Oh, by the way, I'm getting married in a few days. If Miss Zhen is still in Jinyang, why not come and have a drink at our wedding?"

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won't stay any longer, Miss Zhen."

After saying this, Duan Yu smiled and said goodbye before Zhen Jiang could say anything more, and then walked out of the inn.

Zhen Jiang stood still, her hands clasped around her waist.

Her beautiful eyes held a slightly complex expression.

"Miss, it seems the rumors are true. Young Master Duan is getting married," the maid said from the side.

Zhen Jiang nodded slightly, watching Duan Yu's departing figure.

He seemed to be talking to himself, saying, "With someone as outstanding as him, he naturally won't lack a good match..."

The logic in his words was clear, yet it seemed to carry a sense of loss.

.........

West Market.

In a secluded alley.

Jia Dong leaned against the wall, panting.

He turned his head to look at the entrance of the alley.

"What bad luck," Jia Dong said gloomily. "Those two guys look like rich people, what a pity."

"Give me a little more time, maybe it will work..."

"That damned little brat, she ruined my plans..."

"I....."

"You what?"

A strange voice suddenly rang out.

He interrupted Jia Dong directly.

Jia Dong looked up and saw that one of the young men who had been in front of the inn had appeared in front of him at some point.

Dressed in a black robe, Liu Baitu stared coldly at Jia Dong.

Jia Dong was immediately taken aback.

He then turned and tried to flee.

But before they could even run out...

It felt like the back of my neck was being gripped by a pair of iron clamps.

Then, he was lifted into the air along the wall, and with his feet off the ground, Jia Dong kicked his short legs hard.

"Sir...sir, please spare me! I just wanted to scam some money, I had no other intentions..."

At the entrance of the alley, Duan Yu, riding on the black jade Qilin beast, glanced at Jia Dong, who was begging for mercy, with a smile on his face.

"Bai Tu, move aside and let him come over," Duan Yu said.

As soon as Liu Baitu let go, Jia Dong fell directly to the ground.

"Run again... and I'll break your legs." Liu Baitu looked down at Jia Dong.