Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Chapter 411 Patents are Gold Mine
Zhang Fengnian charged Zhu Han and the others with a crime, and then brought Liu Shitou, who had just been called, who looked puzzled and didn't know what happened, and his two partners, to a corner of the restaurant.

Liu Shitou asked in a panic, "My boss... what's going on?"

"Shitou, don't be nervous, this time is a good thing." After speaking, Zhang Fengnian simply told Liu Shitou what happened in the restaurant.

And considering Liu Shitou's ability to understand, he tried to speak as simple and direct as possible.

Even though Zhang Fengnian tried to be straightforward, Liu Shitou still didn't understand.He smiled honestly and said: "You can arrange this kind of thing, my boss. I will listen to your boss for everything."

But Zhang Fengnian shook his head and said: "That's not okay, we can come up with this cement formula, it's all thanks to you, so you must be a part of it."

Liu Jiyang and Shen Xiong also nodded repeatedly and agreed: "Brother Ruixue is right, Shitou, you don't have to be modest."

"Without you, we definitely wouldn't be able to make this cement."

Ruixue is Zhang Fengnian's character. After several people got familiar with it, they began to match it with the name.

These words were all told to them by Zhang Fengnian in advance.

In every previous decision, Zhang Fengnian has already proved his strength.

Now, Liu Jiyang and Shen Xiong are almost obedient to Zhang Fengnian.

When Liu Shitou saw that his masters were so fond of him, he couldn't help but feel very excited, and secretly made up his mind that he must beat these masters hard.

Now that the owner asked for an opinion, Liu Shitou thought about it and asked, "Master, our formula is so valuable, why should we not register this patent? As long as we protect the formula well, future generations will have no worries about food and clothing. Is it?"

He is the most typical small-scale peasant thinking in this era. He hopes that you and future generations can live a stable life with a unique secret recipe.

Zhang Fengnian was not angry either, but patiently explained: "Shitou, the reason why our formula is expensive now is because no one else has the most suitable ratio for the time being except ourselves."

"But no matter how we hide it, others will find out the real formula sooner or later."

"If at that time, they apply for a patent with our formula, we will be the ones who are unlucky."

"That's okay? They're stealing!" Liu Shitou's eyes widened in disbelief.

A simple laborer like him can't imagine that there are such shameless people in the world.

Yang Fengnian explained with a smile: "It's certainly a good thing for the prince to make this patent. But this thing only recognizes the patent but not the person. Although we made it first, we didn't apply for the patent, so the government naturally won't care about it." us."

"Boss, let's apply for a patent as soon as possible. Although it is only 50 years old, it is protected by the government after all!" Liu Shitou said hastily.

Now that the Ming Dynasty has only been established for a few years, the reputation of the government is still quite reliable.

Zhang Fengnian nodded, he even signed the contract, and now it is impossible to go back on his word: "Now let's talk about the second question."

"After the patent application is over, should we sell it directly to Shen Wansan, or keep it for the patent fee?"

"One is a steady flow of water, and the other, we can get 50 taels of silver at a time."

But Shen Xiong laughed: "Brother Ruixue, I know you are inclined to sell."

"It's just that I don't understand. Although 50 taels of silver is a sky-high price, as long as the patent is in our hands, the annual patent fee must be quite objective."

"Even if you only charge one penny for a catty of cement, I believe that in ten years at most, we will be able to charge so much. In the future, we will just lie down and count the money. Why not do it?"

Liu Jiyang also nodded and said: "It will definitely not take ten years. The construction of Yanjing City alone requires countless cements. I think it will take five or six years at most."

After patiently listening to their words, Zhang Fengnian smiled and said, "Both of you are right, but there are some problems that you haven't considered."

"First, because before us, no one has tried to add other things to the cement to make the cement stronger. Or someone thought of it, but they haven't made it yet."

"That's why our achievement is particularly eye-catching. However, there are countless smart people in the world, and sooner or later there will be a formula similar to ours, or even better than ours."

"At that time, the number of people using our formula will gradually decrease."

Both Liu Jiyang and Shen Xiong were silent. As businessmen, they knew best how fast certain things were updated.

Zhang Fengnian paused for a while, giving them some time to digest.

"Secondly, the reason why they are crazy about our formula now is that cinders are very cheap. It is very cost-effective to replace part of the cement with completely worthless cinders, and everyone is naturally willing to use them."

"But once our formula appears, the price of cinder will definitely increase. At that time, this formula will not be so cost-effective."

Liu Jiyang couldn't help raising his doubts: "If that's the case, why did Shen Wansan spend so much money to buy this formula?"

Mentioning this name, Zhang Fengnian couldn't help showing a hint of yearning: "Because Shen Wansan and the others are completely different from our size."

"After he buys this formula, not only Yanjing can use it, but he can use this formula in all places in Ming Dynasty. It will hardly take a year or two for him to earn back the money he bought for this formula."

"But we don't have Shen Wansan's ability. The three-acre land in Yanjing alone is enough for us to work, and we don't have the energy to spread it to other places."

Shen Xiong and Liu Jiyang suddenly realized.

"Brother Ruixue, good regard."

"No wonder you want to sell this recipe."

Zhang Fengnian shook his head: "The reason why I chose to sell the formula is that the most fundamental purpose is to accumulate capital for us."

"Don't forget, the previous bidding was only the first round, and there will be a second round and a third round later."

"At that time we had no money, so we could only bid for those ordinary houses. Now, we have 50 taels, so we can definitely try those relatively large-scale projects."

"These projects, as long as we can eat a few, 50 taels of silver... It's just a matter of two or three years."

"Which is more important, can you two understand?"

After hearing Zhan Fengnian's real thoughts, Liu Jiyang and Shen Xiong felt a rush of cold air, and couldn't help taking a breath.

"Brother Ruixue...I, Shen Xiong, am really convinced this time."

Liu Jiyang breathed a sigh of relief: "Our eyes are all on this patent and the benefits that can be obtained. We didn't expect anything else. Brother Liu has a long-term vision. I really admire it."

"No matter what happens in the future, the two of us will definitely be right and wrong for brother Ruixue."

As for Liu Shitou, he was still shocked by the 50 taels.

He probably never thought in his life that he would have access to so much money one day.

For Liu and Chen's mediocre performance, Zhang Fengnian waved his hands and refused: "You two brothers don't have to do this, we are in a cooperative relationship, and we have to discuss everything after all."

"Although Zhang is a little clever, he is not right all the time, and there are places that need the advice of the two."

Others who saw it might think that Zhang Fengnian was giving them alms.

In fact, he is very aware of the abilities of these two people.

Liu Jiyang's level of accounting is also one of the best in Yanjing.

When Zhu Han called for bids for the first time, the reason why Zhang Fengnian went to find Liu Jiyang in person was because he saw his skills in calculating accounts.

As for Shen Xiong, even though they met by accident, Zhang Fengnian didn't just pull him into the gang.

Although Shen Xiong's business is not particularly big, he has a wide network of contacts and can talk to anyone.

With the two of them here, this business can be even more powerful.

As for Liu Shitou, although his personality is a bit dull, he has skills.

Such a person is absolutely indispensable.

After unifying their opinions, several people hurried back to Zhu Han

It was Zhang Fengnian who was the representative: "Report to the lord, we are willing to sell the patent of the cement formula to Boss Shen at a price of 50 taels."

Even though he knew this result a long time ago, Zhu Han still felt quite surprised.

If Zhu Han knew the reason Zhang Fengnian used to convince those people.

He will definitely be more skeptical whether this guy is a time traveler like him.

"Before you sell, I can remind you that patents will bring you wealth continuously in the next 50 years."

"Moreover, these wealth will be protected by the imperial court."

Shen Wansan, who was standing aside, scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously when he heard the words.Everyone agreed to sell it, my lord, why are you asking so many questions!

If it wasn't Zhu Han who said these words, Shen Wansan would have rushed forward to fight the other party desperately.

Cutting off people's wealth is like killing their parents, understand?

Zhang Fengnian replied respectfully: "I understand the kindness of the prince, but I still decided to sell this patent and ask the prince to fulfill it!"

"Okay!" Instead of being angry, Zhu Han admired him more and more.

"Are you planning to keep the right to use the patent yourself, or sell all the rights and interests of this patent to Shen Wansan?"

"Back to the prince, all of them!" Zhang Fengnian replied firmly.

"Okay, let's sign the contract right away." Before Zhu Han said anything, Shen Wansan couldn't wait to express his opinion, as if he was afraid that Zhang Fengnian would change his mind if he was too late to answer.

But after making the promise, Shen Wansan said with some hesitation: "As for the silver, I can only give you 30 taels now, and it will take some time to raise the rest."

Even as the richest man in Ming Dynasty, Shen Wansan couldn't come up with so much money immediately.

"It's okay, I will guarantee Shen Wansan, if this guy dares to renege on his debt, I will not spare him." Zhu Han directly stood up and gave Shen Wansan a guarantee.

One of the purposes of his coming here today is to promote the benefits of the patent law.

What else is better publicity than a patent directly sold for 50 taels of silver?
He wants to put an end to all factors that may affect this transaction.

With His Royal Highness as the guarantee, Zhang Fengnian, who was already willing to trade, has no reason to hesitate.

Rewrite the contract, and both parties sign and press their thumbprints.

The guarantor was naturally replaced by Zhu Han, His Highness the King of England.

After the contract was signed, all the merchants in Jufeng Building cheered.

The reason they were so excited was because the money came so fast, it was like stealing money.

In this era, the most indispensable thing is the exclusive secret recipe.

Although the status of merchants is not high, they have money in their hands.

As long as you use a little bit of means, you don't have to worry about those craftsmen with exclusive craftsmanship not submitting.

Even those recipes or technologies, most of them are definitely not worth 50 taels.But as long as there are 10,000+ taels, or even tens of thousands of taels, it is enough for those businessmen to take risks.

A huge gold mine is right in front of them, how could they not be excited, how could they not be excited?
It's just that their cheers have just fallen.

Zhu Han had already said with a smile: "There is something that I want to say in advance. "

"The imperial court came up with this patent law in order to allow everyone to work hard to create new things, so that those real craftsmen can rely on their own craftsmanship to live a good life. If you have a way to take advantage of this wind, the imperial court will not Suppression, but encouragement."

"However, in order to prevent someone from snatching other people's technology."

"Technology, secret recipe, or exclusive craftsmanship before the imperial court's patent law was promulgated. Even if you don't register for a patent, it is still protected by the imperial court."

"This king has ordered Jin Yiwei to register some unique secret recipes in the current territory of the Ming Dynasty."

"If someone doesn't believe in Jin Yiwei's ability, they can give it a try."

"Once these acts are discovered, and those who did not cause human life, all property will be confiscated, and they will be sent to the frontier to serve a minimum of 30 years of hard labor."

Hearing this punishment, all the merchants present couldn't help but change their faces.

Merchants are not afraid of distribution, but Zhu Han has completely seen through their weaknesses.

Who can stand the loss of family property.

However, Zhu Han's threat was not limited to this: "If someone is killed during this process...then the whole family will be executed!"

hiss!
The sound of sucking air filled the entire Jufeng Tower.

Almost everyone felt that this punishment was too harsh.

Even the students of Huangzhuang, Zhang Wenjie and Shen Longliang, also felt that it was a bit too much to kill all the people.

They think it's all the fault of the businessmen themselves, and has nothing to do with their children or wives.

Even Liu Shenhong, who had always been obedient to Zhu Hanyan, persuaded him in a roundabout way.

"My lord, if you do this, it may be bad for your reputation if it gets out. They should call it tyranny."

Even though people around him objected, Zhu Han still insisted on adding this item.

People in this era still don't know the true power of businessmen.And, for the benefit, to what extent can they do it.

In the past, limited by the technology and other reasons of the times, merchants could do relatively little.

But now that Daming wants to develop, he will inevitably come up with more and more things in the future. These things can make Daming take off, but they are also more conducive to the development of these businessmen.

He must restrict it in advance, even if it is called tyranny, he will not hesitate.

(End of this chapter)