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"What exactly was found?" Chu Yiqing sat in front of the copywriter, frowning.
"My subordinates checked around the house before going to Wu's house and asked the neighbors. They all said that Boss Wu had a good relationship with the housekeeper of Lan Mansion. Both of them like to drink. The housekeeper would go to Wu's house for a drink from time to time. And most importantly,
Yes, Wu Yulian and Lan Changxing, the son of Butler Lan, grew up together and have a close relationship, but since Boss Wu left Lan Mansion, the two have stopped seeing each other!" Lei Yuan said in a low voice.
"But Boss Wu clearly said that he offended the housekeeper of Lan Mansion, but the relationship between the two of them turned out to be so good?" Chu Yiqing couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that Boss Wu really couldn't believe it. In this way, she
The glimmer of hope that had just been ignited was shattered!
"These four people should be people sent by the Lan Mansion to be placed around us. Miss, please don't forget that Wu Yulian lives in our inner house!" Lei Yuan said in a low voice.
"What about Li Dayong?" Chu Yiqing asked again.
"There is an old woman in Li Dayong's family who has been sick all year round. It is said to be a disease of wealth, and every month the medicine costs one or two silver, so Li Dayong has not married a wife yet, but the medicine his mother takes is very rare, and Chu Han doesn't have much, so it should be
It was brought from the capital. I think this Li Dayong also has a problem! What's strange is that since Li Dayong and Mr. Wu are both from Lan Yi, why would the two of them perform such a scene?" Lei Yuan said puzzledly.
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"Wu Laoda and his gang are showing their loyalty. Li Dayong is from the Lan Mansion. This is obvious. They don't get along with Li Dayong, which naturally means that their hearts are with us. Plus, they are about to set sail. They are making such a fuss.
, if the inside and outside are inconsistent, you can also delay the sailing time!" Chu Yiqing said calmly.
"Miss, what should we do now?" Lei Yuan whispered: "Now that Lan Yiming has clearly controlled these boatmen, I'm afraid our every move is also under his surveillance!"
"I had expected this!" Chu Yiqing said calmly, "Lei Yuan, ask Yingrun to call Shiwu!"
Lei Yuan responded quickly.
Fifteen has been staying in the shop in the town for a month. During this month, Fifteen followed Lin Yi in and out every day, covering all the details from purchasing to shipping. After these days,
After experience and Yingrun’s persuasion, my thoughts have changed somewhat.
As soon as Yingrun heard that Chu Yiqing was looking for Fifteen, she quickly put down her work and went to the shop. When she saw Fifteen, she quickly pulled him out and said: "Fifteen, you have to tell the lady carefully this time, Qian
Don’t make the lady angry again!”
Fifteen nodded.
In the hall, Chu Yiqing looked at Shishi who was standing with his head down and asked: "What have you learned from following Shopkeeper Lin these days?"
Fifteen said respectfully: "Fifteen understands what a businessman is!"
"Really? Then let's talk and listen!" Chu Yiqing smiled lightly.
"Because there is buying and selling in this world, there is business because those who sell can't find anyone to buy, and those who buy can't find anyone to sell. When merchants do business, they have to travel far and near, distinguish between high and low, and adjust surplus and shortage. Businessmen only buy things and things. As long as
If you can sell the things in your hands and exchange them for money, you are a successful businessman! And the so-called business opportunity is a kind of chance and ability that distinguishes between high and low. The lady can turn those worthless objects into silver. This is
A kind of ability to understand business opportunities. Shi Shi was sensible before, but she was disappointed!" Shi Shi said with his head lowered.
After hearing what Shi Shifang said, Chu Yiqing couldn't help but nodded: "You have made some progress these days, and my hard work is not in vain!"
Yingrun quickly said: "Miss, don't you need to go back to the shop at fifteen?"
Yingqian scolded: "Yingrun, I know how to arrange the arrangements for you, please don't interrupt!"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "Yingrun, you keep saying that you want to learn from your sister, but I don't think you have made any progress!"
Yingrun quickly lowered her head and did not dare to speak.
"Fifteen, I am going to send you and Fourteen to do a big thing now. If you have read the book, you should know the story of sleeping on a salary and enduring gall! I want you to endure the humiliation, bear the burden, endure hardships, follow Boss Wu, and learn the art of sea navigation!" Chu Yi
He said in a clear voice.
Shi Fifteen quickly knelt down and said: "Miss, no matter what you say, Shi Fifteen will never give up!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and said to Yingqian: "You take Fifteen and Fourteen to see Lei Yuan and let Lei Yuan make arrangements!"
Yingqian nodded quickly.
At this time, in the backyard of the Chu Mansion, Lei Yuan was intensifying his training on the ten boys sent by Shangguan Yu. Although these ten boys had no martial arts background, they all knew about water and could be sent to the ship to learn to be boatmen.
Ying Qian came with Fifteen and Fourteen, and conveyed Chu Yiqing's intention to Lei Yuan in a low voice. Lei Yuan also nodded to Fifteen and Fourteen, asking them to stand together with the ten people.
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"These two are new here. From now on, you must unite more and do your best for Miss Chu!" Lei Yuan ordered in a cold voice.
Fifteen, fourteen and the ten people responded quickly.
A few days later, Chu Yiqing called the three brothers Wu Lao and Da to the house, and after asking about the specific situation on the ship, he said: "Li Dayong and the others are Mr. Lan's people. I know this better than anyone else, but now is the time to employ people.
, although you three brothers have some old subordinates, they are still not as numerous as Li Dayong and the others, so I know clearly that Li Dayong was at fault for what happened last time, but I still want to cover him up, and I hope you will understand, Father Wu!"
Originally, Boss Wu was afraid that Chu Yiqing would be suspicious of them after their successful coup. Now after hearing Chu Yiqing's words, the three of them looked at each other and felt confident. Boss Wu quickly said: "Chu Yiqing
Girl, it’s my fault, Boss Wu, who is too stubborn and can’t get the sand out of his eyes. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have had a falling out with the Lan family, causing the brothers to lose their livelihood and almost lose their lives! Can Miss Chu do anything to me?
When Boss Wu said this, he certainly thinks highly of our brothers. Miss Chu, don’t worry. Those boatmen used to follow the Lan Mansion and were paid by Mr. Lan, but now they follow Miss Chu and are paid by Miss Chu. No one will have trouble with money.
As long as Miss Chu is willing to pay a higher salary than Mr. Lan, I believe they will follow Miss Chu sincerely!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and said: "This makes sense, but it's better to do this. Since you and Li Dayong don't get along, then temporarily divide the thirteen ships into two parts. You are small, so we will divide them into three ships for the time being, and Li Dayong and the others will divide into ten ships.
After this voyage begins, I will distribute the goods on these thirteen ships. During the voyage, if I can ensure that the goods arrive quickly, stably and safely, I can guarantee that I will use 10% of the profit as
Your extra reward!"
When the three Wu brothers heard this, their eyes widened in surprise.
Boss Wu said in disbelief: "Miss Chu, is it true? This..."
"Of course it's true! But you have to promise not to tell Li Dayong's people about this matter! It's a pity that there are too few of you. If you are similar to Li Dayong's people, you can share the reward with three more ships.
It must be very rich!" Chu Yiqing sighed and expressed regret.
"To be honest with Miss Chu, some of the people just assigned this time are also familiar with me. As long as Miss Chu rewards me, I believe it will not be difficult to win them over!" Boss Wu said quickly.
Chu Yiqing pondered for a moment and then said: "Well, you contact people as soon as possible. Remember, you have to find those who are reliable. If you can bring over 40 of their people, I will give you six ships."
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Boss Wu nodded quickly.
After having Boss Wu sent away, Chu Yiqing summoned Li Dayong again.
"What are your orders, miss?" Li Dayong said, clasping his fists.
"What happened the past few days has wronged you!" Chu Yiqing smiled lightly, "Brother Li, we don't talk secretly, and you should also understand that I don't trust you very much!"
Li Dayong raised his eyebrows and said: "My subordinates understand that we were following Young Master Lan before, but now we are following Miss Chu. Now Miss Chu and Young Master Lan each occupy half of the merchant ship. They are both partners and rivals in business, so they are wary of us."
That’s what it should be!”
"Then you should also understand the reason why I use Wu Laoda!" Chu Yiqing said with a smile.
Li Dayong nodded and said: "Miss Chu, I, Li Dayong, am also a sensible person. I can only say that Lu Yao knows how powerful Ma Li is and how long he can see people's hearts!"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "Of course I also want to believe Brother Li! How about this, how about I negotiate a deal with Brother Li?"
Li Dayong was stunned and asked doubtfully: "Miss Chu, you are the owner and I am the employee. How can we negotiate this deal?"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "Of course we can talk about it! Brother Li, I know that your mother is seriously ill at home, and the cost of the medicine alone is not a small amount. How about this? In the future, you can bring someone to successfully deliver goods to me, and the income will be
How about I share 10% of the profit with you? As for how you share it with your brothers, I will never ask, how about that?"
Li Dayong suddenly opened his eyes wide, and the expression of surprise and joy on his face was exactly the same as that of Mr. Wu.
"Miss Chu, is this true?" Li Dayong was so surprised that he stuttered!
Chu Yiqing nodded: "Of course it's true, I will definitely keep my word!"
Li Dayong immediately said: "Don't worry, Miss Chu, I, Li Dayong, will definitely ensure the safety of Miss Chu's goods even if I risk my life!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and said: "Brother Li just wants to promise me that even if there is a disagreement between you and Boss Wu, there will be no more conflicts. Can you agree?"
There was no actual grudge between Li Dayong and Wu Laoda. They were both instigated by others, so they naturally agreed.
Chu Yiqing just smiled and asked someone to send Li Dayong out.
Yingqian closed the door, looked back and said with a smile: "Young lady's plan worked well. Now that they all want to get 10% of the profits, they will naturally do their best. If Boss Wu wants to lead more ships, he will naturally recruit Li Dayong.
Man, in this way, the two people will really have a gap and can restrain each other!"
Chu Yiqing nodded: "Originally, I was worried that the discord between the two would bring losses to me. Since Boss Wu and Li Dayong are both from Lan Yi, there is a gap between them and they cannot unite. It would be more beneficial to us. Anyway, there are interests.
Seducing them, they will never make fun of my goods!"
Yingqian added: "In this way, Fifteen and others can take the opportunity to cultivate their own power, and the lady also gains time!"
Chu Yiqing smiled lightly: "You see clearly!"
Yingqian said happily: "Young lady is really smart!"
Chu Yiqing curled his lips slightly: "Aunt Qing's words reminded me that these strategies are effective for the powerful people who control the world, let alone these ordinary people who are just trying to make a small profit!"
At this moment, Boss Wu was extremely happy. He thought that Chu Yiqing had begun to trust them, so he immediately told Lan Ji the good news. Naturally, he would not mention the 10% profit.
Lan Mansion, Lan Yi listened to Lan Ji's report and nodded with satisfaction: "This move of yours is quite good. It made Chu Yiqing think that Boss Wu and Li Dayong were not on good terms, and made Chu Yiqing trust Boss Wu even more!"
Lan Ji nodded: "The most important thing is that Wu Yulian has stayed with Chu Yiqing. Their father and daughter will work together inside and outside, and they will definitely know Chu Yiqing's whereabouts. Naturally, I can also find ways to take advantage of him."
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Lan Yi still frowned and said: "It's a pity that we still haven't learned advanced agricultural techniques!"
"Master, this matter about spring wheat..." Lan Ji asked quickly.
"Chu Yiqing promised to send someone to help me raise seedlings and plant them, but she absolutely refused to tell me how to raise the seedlings!" Lan Yi frowned.
"No one doesn't love money, as long as they bribe the people who raise the seedlings..." Lan Ji said with a flash of eyes.
"Chu Yiqing is not a fool. The person named Zhao Xiaomai has always been doing the work of raising seedlings." Lan Yi said angrily, "The Zhao family has a close relationship with Chu Yiqing, and I'm afraid I can't buy it with money!"
"Sir, humans have weaknesses!" Lan Jiyin sneered, "My subordinates will have people keep an eye on that Zhao Xiaomai, as long as there is an opportunity..."
"You can't do this nonsense!" Lan Yi shook his head, "Chu Yiqing is a person who must take revenge. I don't want this incident to affect my relationship with her. She is still useful to me!"
As a result, Lan Ji had no choice but to keep silent.
After coming to Wuming Town for a few days, Chu Yiqing was only busy with going out to sea and did not care about the nearby places. On this day, he arranged the things at the house and went to Liuye Town.
Because most of the land in Shangjia Village has been planted with rapeseed, and there are very few other vegetables, Chu Yiqing asked Liu Fu and his brothers to clear out the land that had been idled in Liuye Town and several nearby towns years ago.
, preparing to plant vegetables, and two thousand acres of land near Shanghe River are preparing to grow rice.
In spring, everything revives, and everything is a new scene. Chu Yiqing runs back and forth to several towns every day, which is busy but fulfilling.
Gradually entering February, the group of people trained by Lei Yuan have been sent to the boat to follow Mr. Wu. Mr. Wu is greedy and wants to get more boats, and he is dedicated to wooing Li Dayong's people.
He almost took action, but in order to prevent Chu Yiqing from knowing about it, he did not dare to make the matter a big deal. When Fifteen and the others left, Boss Wu spent that half month in order to allow Fifteen and the twelve of them to independently occupy a ship.
He was careful, so before going to sea, he included Fifteen in his list and asked Chu Yiqing for six ships.
When Chu Yiqing saw that Fifteen, Fourteen and the others had successfully penetrated into Wu Laoda, he felt relieved and began to prepare the goods for shipping out to sea.
Because he had an agreement with Lan Yi before, it would not affect Lan Yi's business too much. Therefore, on his first voyage, Chu Yiqing transported mostly his own local products, such as fresh ginger, tomatoes, sausages, cured chicken, and cured duck.
Preserved eggs, spicy cabbage, pickled cucumbers, etc. are all things with Chuhan flavor.
On this day, Chu Yiqing was counting the goods, and Lan Yi went to the door with Lan Ji.
"Master Lan, why are you free to come here today?" Chu Yiqing greeted him with a smile.
"Let's see how Miss Chu is preparing. After all, this is the first time we have cooperated with Miss Chu on such a large scale!" Lan Yipi said with a smile.
"They are all local specialties, made at home. We started preparing them a year ago, so there is no problem with the supply of goods. What I am worried about now is the sales situation there, so I don't dare to haul too much of each kind, just a few thousand kilograms."
, I plan to transport some sweet potatoes with the remaining empty ship, and prepare to open a sweet potato shop there to make some snacks and meals made with sweet potatoes!" Chu Yiqing said while welcoming Lan Yi in.
"In that case, how about I discuss a business deal with Miss Chu?" Lan Yi said with a smile.
"What business?" Chu Yiqing also asked with a smile.
"Miss Chu is looking for someone to raise the spring wheat seedlings, but there are other goods on my ship that can't be packed. How about renting eight ships from Miss Chu? The rent of five hundred taels of silver per ship is definitely better than Chu's.
The girl can make a lot of money by transporting and selling goods! If my goods cannot be packed in the future, I will rent Miss Chu’s ship. Miss Chu can use this time to start her own business in Luo State, which will kill two birds with one stone!"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "I just sell some local specialties produced at home, and have no plans to open a business in Luo State. I think Mr. Lan has misunderstood. Now I am too busy in the towns of Chuhan.
I don't care about the Luo Kingdom. I just feel that it is not a pity to have these ships. Now that Mr. Lan wants to rent these ships, I really want them. Eight ships are eight ships. However, I want to increase the rent by half, eight hundred taels.
,how?"
Lan Yi thought Chu Yiqing would refuse, but he never expected that he would agree. However, the rent for a boat of eight hundred taels of silver was too high. However, in order to contain Chu Yiqing, Lan Yi could only say: "Six hundred taels of silver."
Two, eight hundred taels is really too high!"
"Master Lan, let's do this. Seven hundred taels, I will send someone to help Master Lan maintain the wheat seedlings for free. This is the lowest price, no less!" Chu Yiqing also gave in.
Lan Yi frowned and agreed. The two signed a contract for the use of eight ships. Lan Yi paid a deposit of two thousand taels of silver on the spot.
After Lan Yi left, Ying Qian looked at the contract and said confusedly: "Miss, do you think Mr. Lan is giving us money? He knows clearly that our goods cannot fill these three ships, and he just happened to rent ours.
Ship, give us money!"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "I'm afraid he won't be so kind. Now he only has half of the ship, which is definitely not enough for use. In addition, he has to transport wheat seedlings, so he will naturally rent our merchant ship. After all, building a ship requires at least
Three months!”
"It turns out that Miss has long expected that Mr. Lan will rent our ship, no wonder she only prepared half of the goods!" Yingqian said.
"I never planned to snatch Lan Yi's business in Luo Country from the beginning. What is his identity? How could we snatch it away from him after we traveled across the ocean? In the end, I will only humiliate myself. But I
I'm sure that this navigation right will eventually fall into my hands. If he wants to maintain the business of Luo State, he must purchase and ship goods from Li State. By then, just renting a ship will be a big piece of fat!" Chu Yiqing smiled lightly.
"Oh!" Yingqian suddenly realized: "Miss's move is called avoiding the important and taking the easy. In this way, it is equivalent to pinching Mr. Lan's throat and making him unable to move!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and said: "My focus is still on Chu Han. I am confident that Chu Han will become the richest city in Li Kingdom!"
Yingqian smiled and said: "Miss is wise, nothing is impossible!"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "Okay, don't praise me. Most of the spring wheat seedlings on board this time are the spring wheat seedlings requested by Lan Yi. I believe there will be no problem. Just let Fifteen and Fourteen follow Wu Lao University.
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Yingqian went to do it quickly.
After living in the town for more than half a month, Chu Yiqing remembered that he wanted to check Mai Xiang's housekeeping ability, so he called Mai Xiang over.
When Mai Xiang came in, she was not as casual as she was at home before. Instead, she bowed to Chu Yiqing respectfully, called her aunt, and stood in front of Chu Yiqing respectfully.
Chu Yiqing nodded. Since there was an assessment, he would naturally be stricter, so he said: "Maixiang, you have been the housekeeper for more than half a month, how do you feel?"
Mai Xiang quickly said: "Auntie, Mai Xiang is studying!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and casually asked about the prices of various things. With so many people in this house, what was the daily expenses? He also asked whether the things delivered by the vegetable shop were recorded in the account, etc.
Xiang answered them all and asked Yingying behind him to bring out the account book for Chu Yiqing to take a look at.
Chu Yiqing opened the account book and saw that under each expenditure, the destination and purpose were clearly stated. At the back, there was also a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each shop in the town, as well as which shop to go to when purchasing something, etc.
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Chu Yiqing nodded with satisfaction and said: "You remember the details, very good!"
Mai Xiang quickly said: "This all depends on Aunt Shi and Sister Yingying. Aunt Shi helped me get familiar with the house. Who is responsible for everything in the house? What is the character of the people who work? Aunt Shi is all familiar with me.
As I said, as for the shops in the back, they are the ones Sister Cherry often goes to. She knows the good and bad prices of these shops, which saves me a lot of effort!"
Shi and Yingying quickly said they didn't want to take it, saying that Mai Xiang was smart and patient.
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "At first I was afraid that you would have a restless temper. It seems that you have really grown up. Tomorrow is February 2nd, and things here are pretty much done. I want to go back and see you."
The wheat seedlings cultivated by dad, in this case, you can go back with me tomorrow!"
Mai Xiang was naturally happy to be praised. She was even more happy when she heard that she would go home tomorrow. She just said that she would go out to bring some things to her parents in a while, because Chu Yiqing had started to pay her wages since she became a housekeeper.
It costs 500 yuan.
Chu Yiqing didn't stop her, and just let Yingtao and Yingrun accompany her. In the afternoon, they played with A Bao, chatted with Concubine Qing, and briefly talked about the boatman's affairs.
Qing Fei nodded and said with a smile: "You are really smart, you solved this matter so quickly!"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "It was Aunt Qing who suggested it. If Aunt Qing hadn't told that story, I wouldn't have thought of letting the two of them restrain each other!"
"You are a smart child. I can see that if you can help Huang'er, I believe Huang'er will be like a fish in water. It's a pity that your ambition is not in the capital!" Concubine Qing said again.
Chu Yiqing was originally full of joy, but when he saw Concubine Qing talking about this matter again, he lowered his head and stopped talking. He just pointed A Bao to draw.
In the meeting hall of the capital palace, because the chaos in the city was under control, the four major families returned part of their power to the court. Li Xin's face, which had been gloomy for several months, finally had a smile. He cheered up and sat on the throne.
Above, listen to the performance of the ministers.
"Your Majesty, the locust plague in Yanxi has reduced or even eliminated soybean production. As soon as the Chinese New Year comes this year, the price of soybean oil has risen to 150 yuan. It is still more than half a year before the soybeans are released. Your Majesty, if you don't think of a way, one day, this will happen.
This oil is as valuable as gold and silver!" Baiyuan Zeng was now the head of the agricultural officials, so it was natural for him to propose important matters related to people's livelihood.
Before the emperor could speak, Chu Zhantian said directly: "Lord Bai, it's only one hundred and fifty coppers per liter. What's so strange about this? Although the land of Yanxi is the main producing area of soybeans, soybeans are produced all over the country.
Just wait for the new soybeans to come out after these six months!"
After Liang Wen's death, no one in the court could stand up to Chu Zhantian, so as soon as Chu Zhantian's words came out, several people who wanted to report the oil price situation in various places did not dare to say anything, and they all closed their doors.
Mouth.
Seeing that no one was talking anymore, Li Li ignored the matter and just said: "Princess Dai will come to court next month. Huang'er, you must fulfill your duty as a landowner on behalf of your father!"
Li Huang raised his eyes with deep eyes and nodded slowly.
After going to court, Li Li called Li Huang into the royal study alone and said earnestly: "Huang'er, you are very smart. You should be able to understand what my father said in the palace just now. Princess Dai is pure and clear, graceful and noble. Emperor Dai
If you are interested in marrying our country, I will only give you one choice this time. If you refuse, the Princess of Dai will marry your eldest brother Li Yu, so you can take care of yourself!"
Li Huang's eyes darkened and his face sank.
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Dear friends, it’s the end of the month, so remember to pay for your monthly pass! I went on a spring outing with the kids in my daughter’s class, and there was such a huge crowd that it was so noisy! Hey, the little demon didn’t recover even after sleeping for an hour, and his head hurt!