"I'll leave the blacksmithing and casting matters to you." Xia Shang patted Li Zhuang on the shoulder.
Li Zhuang was still a little confused. He never thought or realized that such a small character like himself would suddenly receive such an important task.
"The first seat..."
"I told you, from now on, neither you nor I are members of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. I am the leader of the Ming Cult, and you are an elder in the Ming Cult. You have only one task, which is to supervise the blacksmiths and casters here.
The Sword Masters Alliance will develop along the lines I need. Some discordant voices will be dealt with in a timely manner."
Li Zhuang nodded: "First... leader, this subordinate is just a rough man. I'm afraid he will fail the leader's expectations."
"Since we are all blacksmiths, I believe communication between you will be smoother. And looking at these blacksmiths, most of them are kind-hearted people. There is no intrigue like in ordinary gangs. It shouldn't be difficult for you, even if you encounter some difficulties.
You can also inform me in advance of the matters being handled."
"Well... I understand."
"One more point, what I need now is not some magic weapon, but the formation of a standard production chain. Regardless of the proportion of raw materials, each step of production, the time required for each step, each step requires attention
You have to specify the rules so that every blacksmith will abide by them carefully. I want to see that every sword and every knife that is forged is exactly the same."
Li Zhuang was stunned for a moment, obviously he still couldn't understand the purpose of doing this, but since Xia Shang emphasized this point again and again, Li Zhuang just obeyed.
Li Zhuang has followed Xia and Shang for a long time and knows some of Xia and Shang's business styles. From the Wuliangye brewed by the winery, he knows that the first master wants to make every step meticulous and let different blacksmiths build the same sword.
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Xia Shang looked at Li Zhuang and knew that the other party had understood what he meant. He said no more and said: "Tomorrow, I will leave here. Mingjian Villa may be harassed by the Haotian Alliance in the near future.
.This place is very close to the capital. You can use the power of the Metropolitan Procuratorate to deal with it, but you must ensure that your identity is not exposed."
Li Zhuang nodded.
"Also, let me know after the first batch of large-scale weapons is forged. At that time, I will have the next step."
Li Zhuang nodded again.
At this time, Xie Kuan had already moved the villa to the
The blacksmiths who wanted to work with Xia Shang gathered together and were waiting for Xia Shang's instructions at the entrance of Shenbing Pavilion.
Xia Shang took Li Zhuang outside and informed everyone that Li Zhuang would arrange their daily work in the future.
As long as you follow the arrangements, no matter whether you forge good weapons or not, you will receive at least forty taels of silver in wages every month.
If there are people with outstanding performance, there is still a lot of room for salary increases.
These blacksmiths were paid first, so naturally they were full of confidence and high morale.
There’s no pressure and there’s money to be made, so what’s wrong with that?
At this point, Xia Shang has completed the first step of his plan at Mingjian Villa. If there is one thing that remains unfinished, it is to hang up the "Swordsmith Alliance" on the fourth floor of the Shenbing Pavilion.
” signboard.
Early the next morning, everyone from Mingjian Villa and a large number of blacksmiths went to the gate of the Villa to see the leader off.
The incorporation of Mingjian Villa this time went very smoothly, and all parties are relatively satisfied with the status quo.
But Mingjian Villa is just the most insignificant and small force in the entire world. This only shows that this mission has just begun, and there are more, bigger and more difficult tasks waiting for Xia Shang.
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The inn where we stayed last time already had guests.
The ancient world still lacks some memories. As time goes by, what happened in Xiantao Mountain not long ago has gradually become distant.
This is a good thing. People always have to think about tomorrow's life and cannot live in the shadow of the past.
The number of travelers on the official road increased, and the business of the posthouse also improved.
The shopkeeper looked less sad, but the waiter was very busy.
Xia and Shang entered the inn and were recognized by the innkeeper at a glance.
"Are three of us going to live in two rooms again?"
Just as Xia Shang was about to nod, Xue Lengxiang jumped in and said, "I only want the largest room."
The shopkeeper smiled knowingly: "Yes, the largest upper room is reserved for three people."
Xia Shang looked back at Xue Lengxiang, but the young apprentice strode upstairs with an unhappy look on his face.
The shopkeeper came up to Xia Shang with a wicked smile on his face: "My lord, both girls are good friends, how can we favor one over the other? The floor above has been renovated, and even when we are tossing, it doesn't make as much noise as it did the day before."
Xia Shang ignored him and chased after him.
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"What’s wrong with you?"
"From now on, the disciple will live in the same room as the master."
"What makes this happen? Men and women are not close to each other..."
"Master is the elder, so he is different. There is no obligation to live together. Furthermore, the disciple does not interfere in the master's life. When he needs to avoid it, he pretends that he can't see anything. He said and looked at the jade slave rudely."
Yu Nu's face turned red, full of innocence, and he murmured: "It was obviously the master who quietly left Miss Xue and what happened to her, so how could she be blamed on the slave?"
Several people talked and followed the waiter to the door of the guest room.
Entering the room, there are two bunks inside, one large and one small, suitable for sleeping three people.
Xia Shang asked the waiter to prepare more food and wine, and then lay on the bed.
"Ah... the first step into the world has finally been completed smoothly. I can take a good rest."
Xia Shang breathed a long sigh of relief, lying on the bed and posing with the word "big".
Xue Lengxiang was used to seeing the master's serious and majestic appearance in front of others, but it was rare to see her master so relaxed and casual. She felt that it was right to live in the same room with the master, at least she could better understand the master's normal appearance.
"Master, please give me a gentle shoulder."
Yu Nu dropped her bag, walked to Xia Shang delicately, took off her shoes, climbed onto the bed, and gently beat Xia Shang's legs without waiting for Xia Shang's answer.
Xia Shang enjoyed it very much and felt that taking Yu Nu with him was the wisest decision.
Xue Lengxiang looked a little weird.
She still remembered that when she stayed here the day before yesterday, she heard the movement in Master's room next door, which made her toss and turn in torture.
I also feel a little strange in my heart. I wonder why Master likes such a slutty maid?
Now after looking at it, I feel that there is a big gap between me and this little maid. Looking at her cute appearance, I know that my master is tired, so I immediately go up and beat her legs.
As an apprentice, I was sitting on the side stupidly, not knowing the color at all.
"Is it true that I am not liked by men like this? Even my master is not close to me, so what should I do in the future?"
I didn't know what was wrong with this girl, so she walked to Xia Shang's side a little shyly, and whispered: "Um... I can give it to Master to rub it."