There is a shortage of people!

It takes a lot of people to dig coal in the coal mountain, burn lime, level roads in the old military camp, and build houses.

So many people were mobilized at once, and Old Man Bai immediately gave up the idea of ​​growing grain.

If Abuda's friends hadn't brought someone here last time, Li Changxian's stall would be stretched thin now.

In the morning, as soon as they finished eating, no one was there in the blink of an eye. Only Li Changxian and Li Zhu were left sitting on the steps of the small courtyard, staring at each other.

You can't do this, this won't work, your own people are exhausted and can't finish the work.

We still need to recruit people!

But recruitment is a bit slow now. With this recruitment method, I wonder if it will take years and months to recruit enough people to build roads. Will there be any shadow on my house?

Originally, there were not many people in Wanling County, but the people being recruited now are all too poor to survive, and those who can survive are not coming. As for asking those indigenous people to go down the mountain, it is simply impossible, and a large number of manpower resources are limited to

In the hands of a large household in Wanling County.

We can no longer persist like this. It seems necessary to cooperate with the big players and give up part of the profits.

"Prepare a greeting card and visit Mr. Mi at Mi's house tomorrow."

Li Changxian directly ordered Zhu Zhu to discuss salt cooperation with Mr. Mi.

The next day, Li Changxian led Zhao Wu and Li Zhu to the gate of Mi Mansion. The housekeeper of the Mi family had already been waiting outside the concierge and welcomed him, Li Zhu and others into Mi Mansion respectfully and politely.

Mr. Mi is also a man who knows how to enjoy himself. Although the grandeur of the mansion is not as good as that of the Lingnan Mansion, the pavilions, ponds, etc. are all complete and the area is not small. As soon as you enter the mansion, you can see people coming and going.

There are no less than two hundred servants and maids, etc. For a wealthy businessman, this can be said to be a famous family.

The housekeeper asked the maid to serve hot tea and a plate of pastries for Li Changxian and others to taste.

"When the county magistrate comes to my house, it's really rude to not welcome him from afar!" Mr. Mi came over from outside with his hands in hand.

Li Changxian stood up and returned the courtesy, saying: "Mr. Mi, you're welcome."

"Thank you for your forgiveness!" Mr. Mi said politely.

The two chatted for a while, and Mr. Mi also introduced his son and grandson to Li Changxian. Then the two got down to business.

We met Mi Hu, the eldest son of the Mi family, at Wanhai Restaurant last time. There are more than 20 other sons and grandsons, big and small. It seems that the Mi family is developing well in Wanling County!

"My lord, I wonder what you are visiting today about?" Mr. Mi asked first.

"I'm here to talk about cooperation. I wonder if Mr. Mi is interested?" Li Changxian said with a smile.

Talking about cooperation? Everyone in the Mi family looked at Li Changxian, a little disbelieving.

Is it because we have dealt with him twice before?

For the first time, the Mi family was defrauded of 50,000 jins of grain. Although 50,000 jins of grain was not worth much, it was defrauded after all.

The second time, I came directly to Mi's house to borrow a boat. I couldn't explain whether Mi's family would agree or not, and it was okay.

This time he actually came to the door in person to discuss cooperation?

"I wonder if the county magistrate has any business to discuss?" Mr. Mi didn't refuse. Let's see what Li Changxian has to say first. If possible, we can cooperate. Otherwise, it doesn't matter if he refuses. At least Li Changxian will take the Mi family in Wanling County.

There is no way.

"Mr. Mi, what do you think of my salt?" After Li Changxian finished speaking, he hinted that Li Zhu would take out the sea salt and show it to Mr. Mi.

Sea salt? When Mr. Mi put his hands on it and took a look, he knew it was sea salt.

Suddenly I thought about Li Changxian borrowing a boat a few days ago. Could it be that he went to the beach and found a place to sell salt?

If the price is right, we can cooperate. After all, our own shop also sells salt.

"What's the price of this sea salt?" Mr. Mi asked calmly.

"Ten cents per catty!" Li Changxian had already determined a price in his mind.

Ten cents per pound, both Mr. Mi and his eldest son Mi Hu were a little surprised. The Mi family has been transporting sea salt for a long time, and the price is around fifteen cents. The price of sea salt offered by Li Changxian is so low? How can he supply like this?

Profit?

Or did he find a low-cost production location? It doesn't seem like it. The Mi family also knows how to produce salt. Not only are the workers who cook the salt tired, but the production process is backward, consumes a lot of wood, and the output is still low.

If the price is ten cents per pound, we can cooperate, but the Mi family still doesn't believe in Li Changxian. Is there something fishy in this?

"I can sell it to you for ten cents per catty, but I have a condition. The price here in Wanling County must not exceed twenty cents per catty. As for other places, I don't care."

Li Changxian saw the expressions of everyone in the Mi family. If they didn't tell them their conditions, no one would believe that pie in the sky would fall.

"How's the output? Can you provide salt?" Mr. Mi thought for a while, since you dare to sell, I dare to buy.

"Don't worry about the yield. As much sea salt as I give you, I can prescribe as much salt as you want."

Li Changxian doesn't care about the salt, as long as you buy my salt, I will do it for you!

Hearing Li Changxian's promise to provide salt, Mr. Mi felt relieved. He had been afraid that Li Changxian would come up with some private salt.

At this time, Li Changxian asked Li Zhu to take out a bag of refined salt and handed it to Mr. Mi again.

"I still have refined salt here, is the Mi family also interested in this?"

Li Changxian looked at Mr. Mi. The coarse salt just now was not of great interest to everyone in the Mi family. It can be obtained at the price of ten yuan per catty, but the quality is not as good as Li Changxian's coarse salt, and many shops in Wanling County also sell it.

They all sell coarse salt like this.

But refined salt is different, of course the Mi family is interested! The price of refined salt even in Lingnan Prefecture is two to three hundred yuan per pound. Although it can only be enjoyed by wealthy businessmen and wealthy families, sales have been rising, not to mention other places such as Hunan and Jiangxi.

Already.

"Where can you still get refined salt? What's the price? What are the conditions?" Mrs. Mi looked a little moved and asked eagerly.

"I can give you sixty cents per catty of refined salt. There is no price limit. You can sell it for whatever you are willing to sell."

Li Changxian expressed his thoughts on the price of refined salt. The sales volume of refined salt in Wanling County was not large. As for selling to Lingnan Prefecture or further afield, Li Changxian had no one at home and could not do anything. He might as well provide it to Mijia.

What are the conditions? I want to build a road and need a large number of people!

"I need to recruit some people to build roads. I wonder if Mr. Mi can introduce some people? I will provide wages and food."

Recruiting some people is too simple for the Mi family. It is just a matter of a few words. Some time ago, many people from the tribe have inquired about this matter. The Mi family has never given a reply. Now if Li Changxian can provide refined salt, recruiting people

The Mi family took over the road construction project.

"Also, I need to buy some boats. I wonder if the price of rice will cut it off? If it's not convenient to sell, I can rent them."

Li Changxian talked about the problem of the boat he urgently needed. Even if he made a reservation at Yangzhou Shipyard, he would not be able to get the boat for a while. He might as well buy a Mijia boat, even if it is rented!

"My Mi family doesn't have many boats, but I can give you three."

Mr. Mi thought for a while, and since he cooperated, he might as well be more generous and give him three boats.

Next, Li Changxian and Mr. Mi decided on the final supply method of sea salt. However, Mr. Mi asked Li Changxian to guarantee that Wanling County can only supply the Mi family for sale.

Li Changxian also agreed wholeheartedly to this, and he did not want to go to other stores in Wanling County to sell products.

On the way back, Li Zhu asked Li Changxian, "Aren't you afraid that the Mi family will leave us alone?"

Li Changxian laughed loudly after hearing this. The Mi family can learn to dry salt, but when it comes to refined salt, he doesn't know how to do it. This is the power of knowledge.

Now that you have sea salt, you need to sell it elsewhere. As for the salt issue, you need to spend money to buy it. The Mi family doesn’t want to be a private salt dealer.

One more thing, really get rid of me and try it in other places. If I want to restrict you from selling salt in other places, you won't be able to sell a pound!

As for the salt, ask private salt dealers if they want it? This is also an income!

Li Zhu asked again: "Selling salt? Is it allowed to sell salt like this?"

Why is it not allowed? If you don’t sell it, is there anyone else who won’t sell it?

Which aristocratic family in the Jin Dynasty did not sell private salt? Official salt was sold privately, and private salt was sold by the official.

We can also sell it to Yangzhou!
Chapter completed!