After Du Qi returned to the Du family, he relaxed. However, the weather was getting colder by the day. Fortunately, it was fine during the day, but at night, it was even colder. In the afternoon, Du Qi made a trip to the palace. Just as he returned from the palace, the sky began to drizzle.
The rain was not heavy, but it was cold.
Du Qi felt a little cold. At this time, he already had the idea of preparing winter clothes to protect himself from the cold. It was not very convenient to wear a cotton robe and a cloak in such a cold day. In fact, it was still very cold.
The effect of keeping out the cold was not great.
He still had to rely on a brazier.
Du Qi searched his mind for a skill. After thinking for a while, his idea became clearer. He immediately called Liu Jian over.
Liu Jian said, "Young master, what orders do you have?"
Du Qi said, "Liu Jian, where do we buy the ducks in our residence?"
Liu Jian thought for a while and replied, "Young master, we raise ducks ourselves and have enough duck meat. Therefore, we have never bought from outside. "
Du Qi said, "Young master, I need a large amount of duck feathers. Of course, it would be best if they were duck feathers. Do you know where I can buy them in large quantities? "
Liu Jian shook his head.
He had never done such a thing before.
Du Qi saw that Liu Jian did not know, so he said, "Go to the restaurant and call Jin Wuque over. Also, ask Jin Wuque to call the leader of the child beggars who make a living in the restaurant. I have something to tell him. "
"Yes!"
Liu Jian immediately went to inform him.
Du Qi sat in his room, thinking about how to use duck feathers.
Du Qi prepared to make a down jacket.
In other words, a down jacket.
Wearing a down jacket in such a cold day was the true way to keep out the cold. Du Qi searched for a book in his mind, "Duck Down Making Techniques", and quickly copied it down.
Du Qi had just finished transcribing when a maidservant came over. The servant girl entered Du Qi's courtyard. When she entered the room, the servant girl hurriedly said, "Young master, something bad has happened. Madam's leg is hurting badly. It's very uncomfortable. "
Du Qi stood up and flew towards the Jeong Clan's courtyard.
When he entered the courtyard, there were already doctors treating him.
Du Qi didn't say anything and just watched quietly. However, there was an anxious look in his eyes. The Jeong Clan treated him very well. Du Qi was very nervous when something happened to the Jeong Clan.
After a long while, the doctor finished his treatment.
Du Qi asked, "How is it?"
The doctor said, "Er Gongzi, Madame's condition is not a problem, it's just old cold legs. Whenever it was cold or windy, he would feel a little uncomfortable. Now that it was raining and winter had arrived, both of his legs were sore and weak. There was no way to cure it. The only thing to do was to keep warm. Other than that, there's nothing to be concerned about. "
"Thank you!"
After Du Qi expressed his gratitude, he asked someone to send the doctor away.
He looked at the Jeong Clan and asked with concern, "Mother, how are you now?"
The Jeong Clan said, "It's not a big deal, I asked them not to say anything. I didn't expect that Xiao Die would inform you and make you worry for no reason. "
Du Qi said, "Mother, how can you hide such a big thing? Your legs are so cold that they hurt. Don't worry, in a few days, I will make some small things to protect your legs. I guarantee that they will keep you warm in the winter. "
The Jeong Clan said with a smile, "My son is the most filial."
She was extremely happy with Du Qi. She was especially happy that her son had become a talent.
Du Qi accompanied the Jeong Clan for a while and chatted with them. When Liu Jian came to inform him that Jin Wuque had arrived, Du Qi left the Jeong Clan's courtyard and returned to his own.
"Greetings, Gongzi!"
Jin Wuque and Fu Dacheng bowed at the same time.
Fu Dacheng was the leader of the child beggars. However, they were no longer child beggars. They were more like people who attracted customers for the restaurants. However, Fu Dacheng was the leader of all of them. He brought many people from all over Chang 'an to attract customers to the restaurants.
Because of this, Fu Dacheng and the other child beggars could finally eat their fill. Although they were not like the people in the restaurants who were treated well and could earn money to settle down and buy houses, at least they had food and shelter now.
Du Qi nodded in greeting.
Then, he brought the two of them to sit in the room.
Du Qi looked at the two of them and said, "The reason why I called the two of you here is because there is something that I need the two of you to do."
"Please instruct us, Gongzi!"
Jin Wuque and Fu Dacheng replied in unison.
Du Qi said seriously, "Fu Dacheng, I need a large amount of duck feathers, especially duck fluff. Arrange for people to go to Chang 'an and the surrounding counties to buy duck feathers. I will buy them for two coins per catty. When you go to buy them, I will not ask how much they cost per catty. As for how much money you can earn, it will all depend on your mouth and your ability. "
Fu Dacheng's expression became excited.
Duck feathers were not worth much.
Many people did not even want the feathers after killing the ducks and just threw them away. Now, Du Qi was asking for two coins per catty. This was a sky-high price. To Fu Dacheng, this was like giving away money.
However, after thinking for a while, Fu Dacheng shook his head and did not agree. "Young Master, you saved our lives. You gave us a way out because you think highly of us. But now, we want your money for such a small matter. It is not appropriate. If you want the feathers, I will arrange for people to collect them. We will not take anything from you. "
To Fu Dacheng, this was a simple matter.
He just needed to arrange it.
Du Qi shook his head and said, "Fu Dacheng, I appreciate your good intentions. But business is business, personal is personal. They are two different things. Especially since this is not something that can be done in a short period of time, but in large quantities over a long period. "
"So, I appreciate your good intentions."
Du Qi said, "Proceed according to this Young Master's arrangement. Moreover, through this matter, many of your subordinates can also earn some money and use it to support their families."
Fu Dacheng did not say anything else. He stood up and bowed. "Young Master is benevolent!"
Du Qi nodded and said, "Fu Dacheng, when the time comes, settle the accounts with Jin Wuque. At first, Jin Wuque will be in charge of the accounts. The people who will adjust the accounts will inform you. "
"Yes!"
Fu Dacheng immediately agreed.
Du Qi said, "You can leave. I have something important to discuss with Jin Wuque."
"Yes!"
Fu Dacheng left happily.
To him, it was not about how much money he could earn. After all, he did not have to worry about food and clothing. To him, the most important thing was that he could use this matter to prevent more of his brothers from being threatened by hunger and poverty.
Jin Wuque said, "Young Master, why are you buying duck feathers in large quantities? Especially since duck feathers are useless. No one uses them. You are making a huge loss by buying them at two coins per catty. "
Du Qi said, "Duck feathers have their uses. I am preparing to use duck feathers to make clothes. After all, it is winter now. Only with down jackets can we keep warm. I have the specific production process here. "
After a pause, Du Qi said, "We eat meat, but we have to let others drink soup. Although Fu Dacheng is making money by selling duck feathers to us at two coins per catty, in reality, it is also worth it for us. Because we don't have so many people to collect them, but Fu Dacheng has countless people. After he makes the arrangements, things will be easier. We can collect countless duck feathers. "
Jin Wuque was skeptical. "Young Master, can we really make money?"
"Of course!"
Du Qi replied confidently.
To Du Qi, making money was a must. If it did not make money, he would not do it. Moreover, there were no winter clothes in this era, especially for ordinary people.
This was a huge business opportunity.
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