After Li Jiancheng made up his mind, he immediately arranged for someone to invite Cai Bida in. "Cai Bida, I've agreed to your request. You can make the arrangements now. When I'm done with my work, I'll be sure to attend your teahouse's promotional event. "
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
When Cai Bida heard this, he quickly expressed his gratitude.
He was filled with fighting spirit.
This time, he had finally convinced Li Jiancheng. With Li Jiancheng's help, he had a chance to turn the situation around. If he had not convinced Li Jiancheng, he would not have been able to accomplish anything in the Eastern Palace. He would have lost everything he had.
Fortunately, it was a success.
Cai Bida said seriously, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I'll do my best to run the Number One Teahouse well. However, I'll have to bring your calligraphy back and ask you to inscribe it. "
Li Jiancheng did not refuse. He asked someone to bring a brush, ink, paper, and an inkstone. He wrote four words for Cai Bida — The Number One Teahouse. Li Jiancheng signed it and handed it to Cai Bida.
Li Jiancheng looked expectant. "Cai Bida, I'll be waiting for your good news."
Cai Bida said, "I won't let you down!"
Li Jiancheng waved his hand. Cai Bida left the Crown Prince's residence with Li Jiancheng's calligraphy. Wei Zheng could only smile bitterly. Li Jiancheng did not take his advice in the end.
However, Li Jiancheng was now full of ambition and had nothing to worry about. With Cai Bida's loyalty, he had another source of income. Once Cai Bida succeeded, it would be a great help to Li Jiancheng.
Li Jiancheng was excited. Cai Bida was also excited when he left the Crown Prince's residence. He now had a chance to compete with Du Qi. As long as he followed the three points of his plan, he would be able to compete with Du Qi's Number One Teahouse. He would be able to snatch a piece of land from Du Qi's hands.
Cai Bida returned to the Number One Teahouse excitedly. As soon as he returned, Lin Changhe and the others gathered around him. They looked concerned and worried.
They were very worried about the Number One Teahouse. Now that they were tied to the Number One Teahouse, they were bound together for good or ill. Once the First Tea House collapsed, they would have nowhere to go.
They looked at Cai Bida worriedly.
When Cai Bida saw everyone's expressions, he revealed a smile on his face and said confidently, "Everyone, you don't have to worry. I went to the Eastern Palace today to obtain the Crown Prince's forgiveness. On the other hand, he has the Crown Prince's support. "
Lin Changhe asked, "What kind of support?"
The others also spoke up.
Support was divided into verbal support and actual support. Different situations naturally brought about different support. Therefore, everyone was looking forward to Cai Bida's explanation.
Cai Bida raised his head proudly.
He reached his hand into his sleeve and took out the four large characters that Li Jian had written himself when he became the First Teahouse. Li Jiancheng's handwriting was neat and tidy. Although it had lost its dexterity, it was still dignified and imposing.
Cai Bida unfolded the scroll and looked around at the crowd, feeling even more proud. He held his head high and chest out, put his hands behind his back, and continued, "See, this scroll was written by the Crown Prince himself, and he even signed it with his seal. Next, we'll frame this scroll and hang it at the door of the teahouse, so that everyone who comes to buy tea will know about it. "
When Lin Changhe saw it, his expression changed slightly, and there was a trace of surprise. However, he still shook his head and said, "Manager Cai, although the scroll written by the Crown Prince will be of some help to the First Teahouse after it is framed. The problem is, it won't be very helpful. After all, in the current situation, there is no market for our tea. "
The rest of the people echoed his words.
They all agreed with Lin Changhe's analysis. In the current situation, without more practical help, the First Teahouse would not be able to continue operating, and it would be impossible to open up channels and trade routes.
"Hahaha …"
Hearing that, Cai Bida laughed out loud.
His laughter was full of confidence.
His laughter was full of certainty.
Everyone looked at Cai Bida, who was laughing. Some people felt confused and looked at Cai Bida as if he were a retard. However, no one interrupted him. After a long while, Cai Bida's laughter stopped.
Cai Bida continued, "Everyone, the inscription I took out just now is just a form of help. There are two other things that the Crown Prince will help us with. "
"First, in early July, the Crown Prince will come to our teahouse in person when he finishes his work and is free. At that time, our teahouse will hold a tea promotion and attract businessmen with the Crown Prince's influence. With the Crown Prince's presence, do you think no one will buy tea for our promotion? "
"Second, the Crown Prince will arrange for people from the East Palace to take me to visit the officials of the three provinces and six ministries, as well as some other officials, to promote our tea."
"Think about it. Since the Crown Prince has arranged for people to take me there in person, it will be successful. These departments and government offices all need tea. Don't tell me they dare not to give the Crown Prince face. "
"You know, the Crown Prince is the future emperor. Since he has expressed his opinion, naturally many people will support us. "
Cai Bida spoke frankly with assurance, and he was very proud.
As far as Cai Bida was concerned, all three of his plans had been settled. Next, Cai Bida had to prepare well for all the things that were to come.
"Manager Cai, even with all these things, we might not be able to succeed!"
Someone in the crowd suddenly spoke up.
His name was Qiu Tong.
Previously, he was the manager in charge of inspecting tea leaves in Du Qi's teahouse. He had left with Cai Bida. For the past few days, he had been feeling uneasy and regretful.
Many of Qiu Tong's old friends were still working at the World's Number One Tea Company. Now, the workers at the World's Number One Tea Company were getting better benefits. Therefore, Qiu Tong was very envious when he heard about it.
The bonus at the end of the year was even more enviable.
Qiu Tong regretted it, but he could not look back. The problem was that the business of the World's Number One Tea Company was not doing well. Under such circumstances, Qiu Tong regretted it even more.
In his heart, he did not think the World's Number One Tea Company would succeed.
Cai Bida was feeling smug at this moment. That was because he believed that he would definitely succeed this time. However, Qiu Tong wanted to ruin the morale of the people.
Cai Bida said, "What do you mean, Qiu Tong?"
Qiu Tong was feeling a little down. He said, "Manager Cai, when you were at Du Qi's teahouse, I'm sure you've heard some news about Du Qi and the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace.
"Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace has repeatedly targeted Du Qi. However, in the end, he returned in defeat every time. The Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, Li Jiancheng, was even grounded and ordered by the emperor to reflect on his mistakes.
"Even with the Crown Prince's help, our teahouse may not be safe."
Qiu Tong's expression became serious. He said seriously, "You should know that Du Qi is not a simple person. We, the Number One Tea Company, have to be careful in what we do. "
Cai Bida's expression darkened.
He was very excited now.
However, Qiu Tong had ruined his mood and affected the morale of the people in the teahouse.
Cai Bida was furious. He said in a low voice, "Qiu Tong, are you saying that our Number One Tea Company will never be able to beat Du Qi's Number One Tea Company? Have you considered your own status when you're boosting the morale of others and undermining your own? "
Qiu Tong said, "Manager Cai, I'm only voicing my concerns. We have to be careful."
Cai Bida said decisively, "Impossible, we can't fail. Qiu Tong, I'm warning you, if you don't want to work in the teahouse, you can leave. You can leave. If you continue to mislead people with your lies, I won't tolerate you. "
Qiu Tong frowned and said, "Shopkeeper Cai, how did I mislead the crowd with my lies? How did I speak nonsense? I only said that Du Qi is not a simple person and is not easy to deal with. We have to be careful and make more preparations. "
"There's no need for that!"
Cai Bida waved his sleeve impatiently.
If it had been before, Cai Bida would have tried to win over Qiu Tong when the Number One Tea Company was not doing well. However, now that Qiu Tong had said something unfavorable, Cai Bida wanted to establish his authority.
He needed everyone to obey.
He needed everyone to listen to his arrangements.
This was Cai Bida's thought.
Qiu Tong wanted to say something else, but he interrupted, "Shopkeeper Cai, although I am …"
At this time, Qiu Tong wanted to defend himself. Although he regretted it, he regretted leaving the world's number one teahouse. However, Qiu Tong also knew that since he had left, he could not return.
Therefore, he had brought up his idea just now to show that even the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace had been defeated repeatedly. Right now, they couldn't assume that everything would be fine just because they had the support of the Eastern Palace.
He had to be cautious!
He couldn't let his guard down.
Although Qiu Tong's words were disheartening, it was also to make Cai Bida think more carefully. He hoped that Cai Bida would not be too arrogant and that he would have to be careful because Du Qi was indeed not simple.
Unfortunately, Cai Bida didn't think so.
Cai Bida did not wait for Qiu Tong to finish and interrupted, "Qiu Tong, you don't have to say anymore. Back then, you were willing to come out and do things with me. I'm very grateful to you. But now, since you're not of the same mind as us and unwilling to work with us, you're not willing to work with us. In that case, I won't force you. Pack up your things and leave. "
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