GBP Chapter 465 Empress Ma: These two, father-in-law and son-in-law, are just two idiots.
Chapter 465 Empress Ma: These two, father-in-law and son-in-law, are just two idiots.
Looking at Zhu Laosi's excited face, Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but shake his head.
It's confirmed. He's a complete idiot who gets sold out but still happily helps the seller count the money.
No wonder Jin Douzi later met with bad luck; it turns out she inherited Zhu Laosi's relatively foolish side.
Otherwise, why would he keep asking for students from Ningyang County in Yan?
Do you feel you haven't gotten angry enough?
Do you still feel that you haven't been scolded enough?
Or is this guy simply focused on leading troops out to cause trouble, and therefore never considered managing his fiefdom?
This won't work.
The main reason Old Deng sent you guys out to different places wasn't so you could lead troops into battle, you idiots!
Yang Shaofeng shook his head slightly and simply led Emperor Zhu and the others towards a street in the border town.
The size of the market was about the same as a slightly larger residential area in later times, which was nothing special in Yang Shaofeng's opinion.
In particular, its business philosophy, operating model, and decoration style were far inferior to those of later companies like Dada and Wang.
But Emperor Zhu had never seen any so-called "Da" or "Wang".
Shops lined up one after another, displaying a wide variety of goods. Merchants came and went. In Emperor Zhu's eyes, this was just a street in the border market, but its prosperity far surpassed that of the more bustling streets in the capital.
After walking a while longer, Yang Shaofeng led Emperor Zhu and the others directly to a shop.
"These are tea sets produced in our Ningyang County."
Yang Shaofeng picked up a transparent glass teapot, handed it to Emperor Zhu, and said, "This tea set includes a teapot, a gaiwan (lidded bowl), a fairness cup, eight small cups, a small brush, and a wooden tea tray, with a total value of ninety-nine strings of cash."
Emperor Zhu immediately widened his eyes.
"Ninety-nine dollars?"
"You think you can sell this thing?"
Seeing Lao Deng's bewildered expression, Yang Shaofeng said with a smile, "Not only do they sell out, but they're also in short supply because only one set is available each month."
Emperor Zhu examined the glass teapot from all angles and asked, "Isn't this just a matter of digging a few shovelfuls of sand from a sandpit and adding a little manual labor?"
"And a single kiln produces more than just this much stuff."
"If you really want to calculate it, the cost of this set should not exceed one hundred coins."
"Even if you add that tea boat you mentioned, the cost shouldn't be more than five hundred coins, right?"
Yang Shaofeng glanced at Emperor Zhu with surprise and said, "Father-in-law, you are wise."
Isn't this old Deng the emperor? How does he know that glass is made by firing sand?
Moreover, he can even calculate the approximate cost!
Holy crap, thank goodness I didn't treat him like an idiot.
While secretly rejoicing, Yang Shaofeng obediently pointed to a sign next to the tea set.
Emperor Zhu looked in the direction Yang Shaofeng pointed, but was completely bewildered after just one glance.
"The same style as the tribute items."
Emperor Zhu suddenly remembered the set of glass goblets in the palace.
The two daughters sent a glass tea set to the palace, saying it was a gift for their parents, and then this scoundrel dared to call it a tribute?
I was so proud of my daughter for being so filial to her parents, even though she was usually reluctant to spend money on them. Turns out, this is what filial piety looks like!
They've all been corrupted by this bastard!
The more Emperor Zhu thought about it, the angrier he became. He couldn't help but glare at Yang Shaofeng, then shoved the glass tea set back into Yang Shaofeng's hands and turned to walk out of the shop.
"Father-in-law, please don't be in such a hurry."
Your good son-in-law is about to cause you trouble!
While shouting in his heart, Yang Shaofeng quickly caught up with Emperor Zhu and pointed to a shop next to him, saying, "This shop belongs to our Dengzhou Prefecture. It sells mostly dried goods."
After leading Emperor Zhu into the shop, Yang Shaofeng first took out a purse from his sleeve, then found a five-guan banknote, handed it to the waiter, and then reached out and picked up several paper packets, distributing them to Empress Ma, Emperor Zhu, Jin'er, Yu'er, and Zhu Laosi and Zhu Laowu.
"This is dried squid from Dengzhou."
"We have to specifically select the larger ones, dry them first, and then bake them until they are cooked."
"Just tear it apart and eat it like this."
"Especially when reading, a plate of shredded squid and a pot of tea is simply a pleasure."
As Yang Shaofeng demonstrated the way to eat to Emperor Zhu, he said, "There are many shops like this in the market. Father-in-law, if you see anything you want to eat, just pay for it."
Emperor Zhu's face immediately darkened.
Damn it, what do you mean by "just pay with money"?
Also, why does this bastard have money on him?
Thinking about how he usually didn't even have a purse, Emperor Zhu became even more displeased.
Seeing Emperor Zhu's darkening expression, Yang Shaofeng became even more excited and whispered, "Father-in-law, you didn't forget to bring any money, did you?"
Emperor Zhu's face immediately darkened, and after letting out a cold snort, he turned and left.
That beast!
You living beast!
This is how he treats his father-in-law!
The more Emperor Zhu thought about it, the angrier he became. He suddenly stopped and said to Yang Shaofeng, "Ever since your two daughters, Jin'er and Yu'er, got married, your mother-in-law has been constantly worried about them. She can't eat or drink anything every day."
“We’ve thought it over. When we go back this time, we’ll have Jin’er and Yu’er accompany your mother-in-law.”
"Bring them back when you give your year-end performance review."
Yang Shaofeng was slightly taken aback.
That old bastard!
I was just making a sarcastic remark to you. You're henpecked, so why are you bothering me?
When it comes to being a complete scoundrel, you old man, you never disappoint!
Dissatisfied, Yang Shaofeng simply took Emperor Zhu and the others for a stroll on the street, shopping as they went.
I have money in my hands!
He gave each of his two wives fifty strings of cash!
Today I'll show you, old man, my status in the family!
Empress Ma, accompanied by Jin'er and Yu'er, followed behind the group, looking at Emperor Zhu and Yang Shaofeng as if they were two fools.
Well, the two of them together are probably about the same age as a six-year-old child.
The more Emperor Zhu was thought to be mentally old by Empress Ma, the angrier he became.
What are we here for today?
We've come to see the border market in Dengzhou.
But what are you doing, you bastard?
You're making things difficult for us.
No, isn't your father-in-law good to you?
You bastard, you like drinking xiaolongtuan (a type of rice dumpling), so we'll save our share for you.
You bastard, you love to cause trouble. Let's separate Ningyang County into a separate entity.
Although Dengzhou Prefecture was not separated into its own territory, have you ever seen the Central Secretariat or the Shandong Provincial Administration Commission govern Dengzhou Prefecture?
The more Emperor Zhu thought about it, the angrier he became. He couldn't help but snort and say, "Give us half of the money you have."
This time, Yang Shaofeng was dumbfounded.
Is this... blatant robbery?