The arrival of Jiang Wan and Li Fuyao made Sihai Trading Company, which had always been dull, suddenly feel a little more lively.
When Renlao saw Jiang Wan appear at the door of the trading house, he was so excited that he felt at a loss. In the conscience of heaven and earth, the letter from the capital really did not say that Mr. Jiang would come in person.
"It's not that I won't tell you, it's because I'm afraid you will feel pressured!"
Jiang Wan led the people into the high wall of Sihai Trading Company with a smile. After entering, he found that there was not only a slightly lower wall inside, but also obvious holes around the door.
He was sure that it was definitely a shooting hole.
"There is too much chaos here in Hao Jing'ao. My subordinates bear the heavy responsibility of being an adult, so naturally everything must be thought of in a more comprehensive way!"
Seeing Jiang Wan's interested look, Ren Lao carefully explained: "My subordinate once worked in a pawn shop for a period of time, so I renovated the inside and outside of the business house and built this yard according to the style of a pawn shop!"
Jiang Wan nodded. There were also pawnshops in the capital, but he had never been inside a pawnshop in his life. Seeing such a design, he was really interested.
"The wall is as high as three people, leaving no place to climb!" Renlao explained: "In this case, unless you use a long ladder to climb over, otherwise, those who want to break in will only have us to help them.
The only door left to enter!"
Jiang Wan looked back at the door, which was almost made of a single piece of wrought iron, and then looked at the latches behind the door that were almost as thick as her own thighs. She shook her head. Unless it was a battering ram, otherwise, she would want to break open the door.
If so, it would be easier to break through the wall directly.
"So, this second wall is reserved for people who jump over the wall and jump in?"
"My lord, you have good eyesight!" Renlao nodded: "There is a space of nearly three feet between the outer wall and the inner wall. Except for a lot of triangular iron caltrops placed against the wall, there is basically no cover for the thieves who break in.
The place!"
He pointed to the shooting hole dug out of the inner wall: "In a pawn shop, there is usually a place for spears or bows to kill thieves. However, this is Haojing'ao, and we have no shortage of firecrackers in the warehouse..."
Jiang Wan thought for a while, and a group of people finally climbed over the wall, but when they landed, sharp iron caltrops pierced their feet. Not to mention, they had to use their own flesh and blood to resist the fire projectiles coming from all directions, and behind them was
The wall is so high that they have nowhere to run even if they want to.
He shuddered and looked at Ren Lao's eyes, and suddenly he became more appreciative. According to this plan, the thief who dared to come in would be dead!
"Of course, more importantly, although it is chaotic here, the Victor Chamber of Commerce in charge of this place still has patrols to maintain basic order. As soon as the sound of firearms is heard, the patrols will arrive in a moment at most.
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"Not bad!" Jiang Wan nodded: "These arrangements must have never been used before..."
"People are a bit stupid, but there are not many people who come here to give it a try even though they know they will die. They are simple-minded. There were a few times when someone tried to rob us in front of our shop, but they were killed on the spot.
, the Victor Chamber of Commerce didn’t give us any trouble!”
Entering the inner courtyard, Jiang Wan's eyes suddenly became clear. This is where everyone in the business lives, including the most important warehouses and treasury, which are also placed here. With external measures, basically, as long as the people inside don't die,
After all, outsiders don't have much chance to rush in.
"You run this place well!"
Qian Wubing and others took the new arrivals to settle them down. Jiang Wan followed Ren Lao, who was a little excited, and slowly walked into the warehouse: "How many firearms are stored in the warehouse now?"
"There are two hundred and seventy-four short-fire muskets, of which 13 are defective goods purchased from the market at a very low price. When the next batch of goods comes from the Fanren workshop, these 13 are called handovers."
After repairing it for them, it can be sold!"
Ren Lao handed Jiang Wan an account book: "Fanren's workshop basically sends twenty short fire blunderbuss to our business every month. According to the requirements of the adults, they are all the kind that are equipped with flints and can be fired.
All of these two hundred and sixty are here!"
"This is the bank's expense account book. In addition to the payment for firearms delivered to the people, the bank's income from purchasing, repairing and trading dilapidated firearms is enough to meet daily expenses..."
"There is still a surplus of more than a thousand taels of silver?" Jiang Wan laughed: "My brothers' military salary is paid monthly and there is no arrears, right?"
"Absolutely not!" Ren Lao said solemnly: "It's all in accordance with the adults' regulations, full month and full pay..."
He hesitated for a moment: "However, this was what we did before your Excellency came. Now our building has become Nanhaiwei, and everyone has become an officer and soldier. No matter how to distribute these military salaries, I have to ask Your Excellency for your approval."
Jiang Wan smiled. The other person spoke very tactfully, but he understood the meaning behind the other person's words.
"I have already thought about the people stationed at Haojing'ao!" He nodded: "Set up a hundred households, and you will be the hundred households. I have already brought you to report. You can recommend those who have outstanding performance among your subordinates to be the general banner.
, and the rest will be paid according to the small flag military pay!"
"Thank you for the promotion, sir!" Ren Lao said excitedly, with a joyful look on his face: "Ren Lao will do his best to run this hundred-household residence for you!"
"This is what I have to say!" Jiang Wan said: "Ren Baihu, stationed here, seems to be just running a shop. However, whether our Nanhaiwei can be equipped with enough firearms depends entirely on your management. This time
, I will have a good talk with the Fo Langji people. From now on, except for the short fire blunderbuss, as long as you think that the other firearms can be used by our guard, but they are difficult to imitate in our Ming Dynasty or are expensive to imitate,
You can make your own decision, in short, Sihai Trading Company is a shop specializing in firearms, we not only buy, but also sell!"
"Yes, follow your orders in everything!"
"After returning to Beijing, I will add some manpower to your side so that you can be more courageous in doing things!" Jiang Wan said: "Now, go out and tell the brothers the good news. I think everyone has been waiting for it.
Here’s the news!”
"Your Majesty, please take this as a warning!" Renlao chuckled and retreated.
A moment later, a burst of cheers suddenly erupted outside. Jiang Wan shook her head and walked out of the warehouse.
Jiang Wan smiled and walked out to the courtyard. Headed by Ren Lao, everyone said: "See you, Sir Commander!"
"Everyone, get up!" Jiang Wan put his hands behind his back: "You are united sincerely and guarding this remote place. This is what you deserve. I hope you will not forget your heavy responsibilities and continue to be loyal to your duties!"
"I am willing to serve your lord, and I am willing to serve the imperial court!"
A uniform voice sounded in the courtyard, and everyone was in awe.