Chapter 78 Encouraging business and stabilizing the situation (1)
The county magistrate and Wu Sijing discussed for a long time, and finally came up with a feasible plan. First, Wu Sijing instructed several shopkeepers to sell off the shops, and then the government came forward to sell off these shops on the grounds of "poor management of many industries".
Acquisition, and assigning dedicated personnel to operate and manage it - and these so-called dedicated personnel were the confidants who took orders from Wu Sijing, so they naturally took over this responsibility at this time.
In the following months, under Wu Sijing's step-by-step strategy, all the stores he still held in his hands had changed hands. The current situation could finally make him breathe a sigh of relief. The county magistrate was also very happy and included Wu Sijing's stores into his own.
Under the jurisdiction, we can also use it to gain more benefits. All in all, this cooperation is very successful.
Ye Yongjia and Cai Xianqing were obviously busier than them. They had been dealing with merchants all day long and had no time to pay attention to every move in the county government. Fortunately, after they used various means such as lowering prices and persuading, the firearms factory in Beitang was finally able to
Once the construction is completed, we will be ready to start making guns in about two days tomorrow.
Faced with this new situation, Ye Yongjia was unable to make the decision, so he had to report the situation in Beitang one by one, hoping that the court would show it. Niu Yuan was overjoyed when he received this news, so he came to Zhongshu Province and summoned all the officials and said: "
The matter has progressed to this point, and someone needs to go to Beitang on behalf of the government to conspire with the Ban people on the casting matter, and cannot be deceived by him. I wonder if you have anyone in mind?"
Everyone looked at each other in disbelief, and no one wanted to go through this hard work. Only Li Wenshou was at a loss, so they all promoted him.
Deputy Political Councilor Hong Lisan also said: "Brother Li once purchased artillery for the border government, and he had a very clear idea of the foreign barbarians' routes. At that time, he also learned some gunpowder techniques from their mouths. I think sending him there on this trip was just for the purpose.
suitable!"
"Deputy Li joins politics, are you willing to go?"
Only then did Li Wenshou understand their intentions, but at this point, how could he shirk the blame, so he could only scold Hong Lisan in his heart and replied helplessly: "I am willing to go."
Flags suddenly appeared faintly from the horizon, and several huge ships raised their masts and were taking advantage of the calm water to move forward, gradually approaching the dock.
People on the port screamed a few times and ran for cover, but it was not because of these merchant ships, but because two high-ranking officials of the imperial court came behind them: Ye Yongjia, the Minister of War, and Li Wenshou, the deputy political counselor of Zhongshu Province.
"Don't be rude!" Ye Yongjia looked at the soldiers who were driving away the people and stopped him sternly, "Don't you know how to speak well?"
The soldiers just calmed down their tempers and let the people go on their own.
"Those people are Fan Shang, right?" Li Wenshou looked and saw four people standing on the wooden board in the distance, motionless.
"Yes, their cargo ship has arrived, and they are standing there preparing to unload the cargo." After saying that, the two of them followed immediately.
"Okay, stop, stop!" Bearded Bear roared loudly, and the large ships quickly dropped anchor. The waves hit a pair of his shoes and stopped tightly on the dock.
The gangplank was lowered on the ship, and several shirtless strong men were seen walking out of the cabin, carrying wooden boxes and barrels back and forth.
The bearded man was busy directing the crew, but the other three noticed Ye Yongjia's arrival, and hurriedly turned around and bowed deeply: "Master Ye..."
"Everyone, the imperial court heard that our factory has been completed, and specially sent officials to ask questions." Ye Yongjia pointed to Li Wenshou with a smile, "Let me introduce, this is Li Wenshou, deputy political counselor of Zhongshu Province."
All the merchants were stunned for a moment and then responded: "Nice to meet you, nice to meet you."
"Who is this next to you?" Wu Xiu wiped his hands with a cloth and came closer.
"I am the deputy political advisor." Li Wenshou saw his lackadaisical attitude and was quite annoyed. "Maybe you Westerners don't understand the official positions of the Chinese dynasty, so let me make it clear to you that I am the deputy to Niu Fengxiang!"
Everyone's smiles suddenly froze, and there was a brief silence on the dock. Only the "dong-dong" sound of moving things was still heard.
"Oh," Ye Yongjia had to play the role of peacemaker, "It's all because Ye failed to explain clearly, which made Mr. Li a little angry. But he is a peaceful person, you can tell by looking at his face. Shotgun Book
It is a thing that is subject to fire. A little fire is suitable for the current situation! Let's go to the church to rest together."
Everyone's expressions became more natural, and they immediately moved all the raw materials to the shore, and then left the port.
Wu Sijing was all smiles when he saw the guests coming. After getting to know Li Wenshou, he personally invited a few of them to the living room and ordered the servants to simmer tea for them.
"Master Ye, why didn't Mr. Cai follow?" Wu Sixing asked, holding a pot and pouring tea for him.
Before he could reply, Li Wenshou said first, "Cai Xianqing is just a servant. Since the imperial court sent me to negotiate, there is nothing to do with him. Let him rest in peace in Ninghe."
"That's it." After hearing this, Wu Sixing breathed out a long breath involuntarily.
"May I ask you merchants how many years have you been doing business along the coast of our country?" Li Wenshou asked leisurely while blowing on the hot tea.
"As you know, we Westerners don't like beating around the bush," the bearded man said with resentment, "If something happens, I hope to get straight to the point."
Li Wenshou's eyebrows moved twice, and his face turned ugly for a moment. He smiled bitterly and said, "It seems that you all have opinions about me and don't want to chat with me. That's fine. Forget it. Then please ask this missionary gentleman to go out first."
Wu Sijing's eyes wandered, and the hand holding the pot stopped moving: "Sir, you guys will be thirsty if you talk, I will serve you tea."
"Get out." Li Wenshou's face darkened, "You are a little bishop, how can you interfere in my affairs? You are a foreigner, can you behave like this and disobey orders?"
"This..." Wu Sijing lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and said no more. The merchants felt uncomfortable hearing this, and even lowered their voices and cursed: "This guy is really an old bastard, he doesn't take us seriously.
people……"
Ye Yongjia quickly advised: "This Bishop Wu Sijing is the benefactor who helps me contact merchants. He is not an outsider. It doesn't hurt to let him listen."
"I said it twice," Li Wenshou still ignored it and continued, "May I ask what this... is called? Oh, the bishop wants me to say it again?"
"I don't dare, I don't dare," Wu Sijing's tone already revealed some dissatisfaction, "Just go away, villain." After that, he slowly put down the pot, chuckled to himself, and walked down the hall.
"You've been delaying this for so damn long... can you finally say it?" Bearded man complained in his native language.
"What did he say?"
"Nothing..." Fat Fanshang replied with a smile.
"Then I need to discuss with you first the price of the shotgun."