Chapter 5, Profiting Exceedingly
What is the price
Oh? Let me give it a try. In the next moment, His Majesty the Emperor was having a great time, continuously shining this unconventional flashlight here and there. However, the Emperor is ultimately the Emperor; after playing for a while, he finally issued his first command, "Li Xian, from now on, this type of night lamp is only permitted to be sold to me"
Is that a mirror? It seems like the treasure mirror of an immortal
Moreover, the emperor's rewards served as an unprecedented advertisement. Many ministers did not attend, but that was of no concern; His Majesty the Emperor thoughtfully dispatched guards to deliver them. Seeing this, Li Xian felt an overwhelming urge to jump up and shout—how exhilarating! What a windfall!
Your Majesty, my son has returned from his wandering spirit and unexpectedly learned of a fascinating technology. After two months of diligent work, we have produced over 500 exquisite items, and I have specially selected 365 of the most perfect ones to present to Your Majesty tomorrow evening
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As the crowd eagerly anticipated, Li Xian had already begun to "package" things up. Good products require good packaging as well
However, Li Xian was not worried about this; what truly pleased him was that consulting Li Yulong was indeed the right decision. Directly presenting it to His Majesty and then having His Majesty bestow it further was an even better advertisement! It also avoided offending anyone, at least not the Emperor.
Upon hearing this, Sun Ming unexpectedly bowed to Li Xian for the first time, saying, "Young Master, I, as a representative of 58 craftsmen, express my gratitude to you"
Come, step forward and explain it to me
"Good, good," the emperor laughed heartily. With Li Xian's words, the emperor became even more generous, rewarding this concubine and that official, and occasionally bestowing gifts upon several guards by his side
"Wow, a mirror standing seven feet tall is surprisingly so clear," exclaimed the noble consort.
Take it, my beloved consort
It is quite good, but it can only be considered a clever trick, of no benefit to cultivation. If you are just playing around, that is fine, but do not get too invested; cultivation is what truly matters
Moreover, cultivating immortality is an individual endeavor; scientific research is a collective effort! Ultimately, is it faster for one person to work, or for a group of people to work together? Hmph!
Small light fixtures are placed in glass crystal trays, adorned with red silk and other materials, which is assisted by the textile workshop; especially the mirrors, for which the woodworking workshop has crafted many exquisite frames; in light of the generous compensation offered by Li Xian, the carpenters and textile workers have put forth their utmost effort
Under the arrangement of the palace guards, items were presented to the Emperor, and with each item he saw, the Emperor expressed his admiration without reservation
Li Yulong, seeing the determination in Li Xian's eyes, ceased his criticism and began to express admiration, "These items are indeed beautiful and vibrant. The operation of this small switch is much easier. Since you want to advertise, you should deliver it openly to the palace. As for the quantity, choose a lucky number, 365, which corresponds to the number of days in a year. Regarding gifts for the ministers and military, that is something only His Majesty is qualified to do; you should simply deliver the items to His Majesty. As for the quantity, choose a lucky number, 365, which corresponds to the number of days in a year. Regarding gifts for the ministers and military, that is something only His Majesty is qualified to do; you should simply deliver the items to His Majesty. Therefore, I will report to His Majesty today. Tomorrow evening, illuminate all the colorful lights and deliver them to the palace.
The emperor was very pleased. Li Yulong suggested sending the guards to check, but in reality, it was to monitor. Thus, the emperor was quite delighted. Such a loyal and capable minister truly is a pillar of support for me!
When the brilliantly lit procession arrived at the palace, many women gasped in admiration
Is this how it should be?" Li Xian suddenly looked at Sun Ming, "Teacher, now that we have money, if any family is in difficulty, we can allow them to defer their salary, which can be deducted from their future wages. If their future wages are insufficient, we can have them sign a work contract for another ten or thirty years.
Wuwu ... ... A disciple actually cried
Li Xian stepped forward and slightly bowed, "Your Majesty, I have unexpectedly acquired a skill, and I have now created the most exquisite 365 treasures for Your Majesty's appreciation"
On the other side, Li Yulong has already reported the "auspicious signs" to His Majesty
I accepted it! Li Xian helped Sun Ming up
Li Xianxin approached with trepidation, discovering that an invisible force lifted him and brought him to the emperor's side. The emperor, with a middle-aged face, exuded a certain demeanor and authority, and beside him stood a consort who embodied both elegance and allure—this was the emperor's most favored concubine, Concubine Hua.
10 taels of silver each, first prepare 10,000 for me
"Take it, my beloved consort." His Majesty the Emperor is generous with others.
I kindly ask Your Majesty to allow me to keep a secret. Tomorrow evening, Your Majesty will naturally understand. My son is currently making preparations. However, the items are quite precious, so I request Your Majesty to send a few guards to verify them.
From this day forward, Li Xian has finally laid the foundation for the first gang
"Loss? Why?" Li Youwei was momentarily taken aback.
Your Majesty, simply press this button.
It should be quite valuable
"Practitioners kneel to heaven, kneel to the earth, and kneel to their parents and masters; I have never heard of kneeling to the sovereign. Where did you hear such things?"
The next evening arrived in the blink of an eye. Li Xian, under the 'protection' of several palace guards, led the way, followed by more than six hundred people who were either carrying or lifting 365 colorful lanterns towards the palace, forming a procession that stretched for a mile. In the dusk, the more than three hundred colorful lanterns instantly attracted countless attention
8 taels of silver and 660 copper coins
What is your name? Why are you crying? Li Xian looked at this apprentice, who was of a similar age to him, with great curiosity; everyone else is cheering, so why are you crying?
A night had passed, and when Li Xian returned to the workshop, Sun Ming and the other craftsmen from the original Jade Lamp Workshop were all excitedly shouting. The emperor had sent over ten thousand taels of gold overnight, and everyone was dividing this sum among themselves.
Li Xian immediately stated, "As long as Your Majesty likes it, I will return home and prepare ten items to present."
No, Your Majesty, this mirror is something only Your Majesty can possess
That little mouse is so cute, but its tail is so big. "Fool, that is a tree squirrel, not a mouse."
The number of people on the street is increasing, and Li Xian is overjoyed as he listens to the discussions around him; this advertisement is truly worth it
What is this? His Majesty the Emperor was very curious and picked it up to examine it. He prevented the guards from inspecting it, and with confidence in his own abilities, His Majesty was not the least bit worried about any unforeseen circumstances
In response to such comments, Li Xian secretly gritted his teeth and thought: Father, you will understand within a year at most that even the most peculiar skills can be of great use. Cultivating immortality? A few thousand years is simply too long.
So beautiful
It is quite simple; it is called advertising, to widely announce. I intend to deliver these items to the palace and to the homes of various ministers. Mirrors will be given to the queen, concubines, princesses, and the wives and daughters of ministers; night lamps are to be sent to the military, among others. However, I need to consult my father about this matter
This little squirrel is so cute. "The noble consort spoke for the first time.
Haha, Li Ai Qing always knows how to make me happy
Oh? The middle-aged emperor on the throne looked somewhat puzzled and said, "My dear minister, why at night?"
The matter here quickly reached the ears of the Chancellor and the civil and military officials. Upon learning of it, the Chancellor merely snorted coldly, while the officials were somewhat curious; something that could make the Emperor wait for a reception must surely be extraordinary
Finally, this strange item, the night light, has been presented. It is one of the few items that has not been illuminated. There are a total of six pieces placed in the tray
Those fairies are so beautiful, they truly feel like real fairies
Soon, the palace gates came into view, with the Emperor seated on a dragon throne suspended in mid-air, surrounded by several guards flying in the air, all witnessing this unprecedented spectacle. Further back, a few concubines and others gathered to watch, as the cultivation world is relatively open-minded, without too many restrictions.
Where did you buy it
Uh... Li Xian blinked and smiled sheepishly; I apologize for revealing my true self once again
Lord Li Yulong accepted Li Xian's invitation with great satisfaction. Over the past sixty days, Li Yulong has observed the changes in Li Xian. However, when faced with these items, the well-informed Li Yulong offered a rather ordinary assessment
So beautiful
Then they continued to showcase other items, but the Emperor's favorite remained those six powerful night vision lamps. These six lamps could illuminate up to three miles away, and combined with the keen eyesight of practitioners, it was akin to an eagle equipped with binoculars or a rabbit with a rocket launcher, truly defying the heavens
Indeed. Li Xian understood that the emperor was not entirely foolish; he still recognized the military value of this item
However, Li Quan was even more delighted. Without even discussing the effectiveness of the advertisement, the mere fact that the emperor specifically requested ten thousand night lamps translates to a transaction value of ten thousand taels of gold, with a pure profit of as much as six thousand taels of gold! The price reported by Li Xian was eight taels of silver and six hundred and sixty copper coins, which was the originally planned selling price, not the cost price.
Good! The emperor is greatly pleased
Seeing such a joyful emperor, Li Xian appeared happy on the surface, yet could not help but inwardly exclaim: Indeed, this is the demeanor of a ruler of a fallen nation
"Young Master, my name is Wang Dashi. My mother is ill, and I finally have the money to treat her." Wang Dashi said tearfully
At last, Li Xian understands his own worth; matters concerning the governance of the state still require him to consult the father of his so-called "capable minister".
Father, should one kneel upon seeing His Majesty
The power of money is limitless; once, everyone worked overtime for just a few copper coins; now, even the least of the apprentices has received a full 1.5 taels of gold! Gold! And this has only been two months.
Li Xian has already begun packing all the items, which will first be sent to the inner city of Wuyang City; there is no need to worry about the transportation of the enormous Seven Fairies lantern, as two small experts in the Foundation Establishment stage are effortlessly delivering it to the destination while holding talismans; watching this left Li Xian dumbfounded—there is a long and arduous road ahead, and the challenges of developing technology in such a world are extraordinary!