Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan invited Dongfang Qingxue to take over the salt transportation, but Dongfang Qingxue rejected him "with confidence". The reason... Ma Xiaoquan didn't know either...
Although Ma Xiaoquan didn't say it, he was still a little worried. The Ming Dynasty... was still a feudal society, and both high-ranking officials and ordinary people still had a deep idea of male superiority and female inferiority.
Ma Xiaoquan was worried that Dongfang Qingxue would not be able to handle the management of the copper mine after he left, so after that, he secretly sent someone to send a letter to Li Qinghan and Mrs. Ma who were far away in Beijing.
A letter came from Beijing soon, saying that the copper mine matter was not a trivial matter. After discussion between Mrs. Ma and Li Qinghan, they decided to appoint housekeeper Ma Tong to personally manage the copper mine.
Ma Xiaoquan told Dongfang Qingxue about Ma Tong's arrival, and Dongfang Qingxue was very happy after hearing this. Although she made a promise in front of Ma Xiaoquan, she also knew that if the copper mine was really managed by a woman,
There will always be some problems that cannot be solved.
Although Ma Tong was not considered a man, he had cut off his words since he was a child, but he did not enter the palace. However, he was taken as a servant by Mrs. Ma and Mr. Ma since he was a child, and was given the surname Ma. He grew up step by step to become Ma
The backbone of the family, emotionally, it can be said that Ma Tong is more interested in the Ma family than anyone else. Furthermore, Ma Tong has been managing the overall internal affairs and accounts of the Ma family. In terms of meticulousness and experience, no one can compare with him.
he.
Another month passed, and at the end of the month, Ma Tong came.
Seeing Ma Xiaoquan, Ma Tong seemed to have something to say to him, but when he saw Hua Yue and Hua Qingqing, Ma Tong became silent again.
"Uncle Tong, come and introduce to you, these two girls are from the Hua family."
"Hua Family?" Ma Tong raised his eyebrows and looked at Hua Yue and Hua Qingqing, "It is rumored that the Hua Family has declined. How is this possible?"
Hua Yue respectfully bowed to Ma Ping and said, "Hello, uncle, my little daughter Hua Yue, well, actually her name should be Hua Yue, this is my niece Hua Qingqing."
Ma Tong nodded, glanced at Ma Xiaoquan meaningfully, then pulled him aside and said, "First-generation head of the family, what's going on?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and said: "Uncle Tong, it's a long story. I will tell you everything after the handover is over. Well, since Uncle Tong is here, I will start preparing to take over the salt transportation."
Something happened."
Ma Tong nodded: "When will you leave?"
"Leave after handover"
"Are people from the Hua family going too?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "I have reached a consensus on cooperation with the Hua family. We will share the copper mine, including the subsequent salt transportation."
Ma Tong nodded: "I will comply with what the first generation head of the family has decided. Don't worry, I will definitely manage the copper mine well."
Ma Xiaoquan hummed and turned to wave to Hua Yue. Hua Yue stepped forward and Ma Xiaoquan said: "Uncle, sister Hua Yue has some experience that she would like to communicate with you. I hope you will give me some advice."
Ma Tong laughed and shook his head: "Wherever, let's learn together, learn together..."
At night, Ma Xiaoquan was reading in the study, and Ma Tong pushed the door open and entered.
"Uncle Tong, it's so late and you haven't slept yet?"
Ma Tong shook his head and said happily: "The first generation head of the family, I didn't expect that little girl from the Hua family to be so powerful. Well, this copper mine is really well organized under her management."
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and said: "Sister Yue has been assisting the family in running the family business. In terms of management, it can be said that she has rich experience. Furthermore, Sister Yue has come into contact with many people and has met everyone.
Therefore, in terms of personnel communication, we also have a unique approach."
Ma Tong rubbed his hands and murmured: "Looking at what the first-generation head of the family said, I don't even want her to take over the salt fortune with you."
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and said: "There is no problem with me. If my uncle really needs it, I can talk to her."
Ma Tong shook his head: "No, I think Hua Yue is very interesting to the first generation head of the family. Well, I can't ruin your good deeds."
"Uncle Tong, what are you talking about? Let me ask you. No matter what, we are one family."
Ma Tong shook his head and insisted: "No, the first generation head of the family, you must not insist on some things. Now the Hua family suddenly cooperates with our Ma family. Taking this opportunity, our Ma family also needs the Hua family, so no matter what angle
Speaking of which, the first generation head of the family will go with Hua Yueyi. If everything goes well, it is not impossible to capture her."
Ma Xiaoquan: "Uncle Tong, isn't this...isn't it appropriate?"
Ma Tong smiled and said: "The first generation head of the family must feel sorry for Qinghan, right?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded.
"Don't worry, the first-generation head of the family. If Qinghan knew that you were doing it for the family, he would definitely forgive him."
Ma Xiaoquan breathed out: "Okay, but I'd better not have anything to do with Sister Yue. It's better this way."
"Well, everything depends on the first generation head of the family." After saying that, Ma Tong bowed slightly and came out.
Ma Xiaoquan sighed, shook his head, and murmured to himself: "Do you have to let me owe so many love debts? Why do you treat me like this..."
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Half a month later, Ma Tong was completely familiar with the operation and management of the mining area. Ma Xiaoquan invited Li Wei and handed over the management of the copper mine to Ma Tong in front of him.
Li Wei doesn't have much of an opinion on who owns the copper mine, because whether it was his brother-in-law who was in charge before or Ma Xiaoquan, he can receive a large amount of kickbacks every month. Moreover, since he took the medicine given by Ma Xiaoquan
That strange medicine had obvious effects on his own. Given time, Li Wei believed that he would be able to regain his glory.
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The handover procedures were completed quickly. Li Wei personally gave a gift of wool to the sheep, and made a promise to assist Ma Tong in managing the copper mine in front of Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan did not take Li Wei's promise seriously. He knew that politicians like Li Wei would be capricious for the sake of profit, so when Bei Mingshuang gave him the strange medicine earlier, he told him a secret, that is, the actual value of the strange medicine.
It is a chronic and highly toxic poison.
Of course, Ma Xiaoquan would not tell Li Wei about the poison of the strange medicine. On the contrary, he was worried that Li Wei would spread the word that he was recovering, so during dinner in the evening, Ma Xiaoquan specifically warned Li Wei solemnly and threatened him, asking him to keep silent about it.
, otherwise, stop taking the medicine.
Li Wei is naturally very concerned about Ma Xiaoquan's settlement, because he knows that he has to rely on Ma Xiaoquan to fully recover. Hehe, wait until he fully recovers before he bites back. Hehe, this will also give Eunuch Wei a good account.
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After seeing off Li Wei and his entourage, Hua Yue asked Ma Xiaoquan thoughtfully: "Then Li Wei, he doesn't look very good."
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and said: "Of course I know. His brother-in-law was bitten in two by a big snake. He went back as if he had nothing to do. Such a heartless person must be eliminated sooner or later."
"Then you, then you give him medicine to treat his illness..."
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and said: "Humph, cure a disease? Is it really a cure?"
Hua Yue was stunned, her beautiful eyes flashed: "Isn't it?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled mysteriously and shook his head: "You will know when the time comes."
"Um"
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The next day, Ma Xiaoquan and Hua Yue packed up and prepared to leave. Dongfang Qingxue, Bei Mingxue and Hua Qingqing stayed behind at the copper mine to assist Ma and Tong in managing it.
Speaking of assisting in management, the only people who can be used are Dongfang Qingxue, Bei Mingxue and Hua Qingqing, two heartless girls who know how to play all day long, but it's okay, at least they can be each other's companions.
At least they won't pester Ma Xiaoquan and lead them to cause trouble.
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Standing at the gate of the mining area, Ma Xiaoquan reached out and patted the horse's back, turned to Hua Yue and said, "Are you ready?"
Hua Yue jumped on the horse and nodded: "Okay."
Ma Xiaoquan hummed, jumped on the horse, clamped his legs, and the horse neighed and ran forward...
On a lighthouse beside the mining area, Dongfang Qingxue watched Ma Xiaoquan and Hua Yue go away until she could no longer see them.
"Hey" Dongfang Qingxue sighed and looked up at the sky. At this time, a carrier pigeon suddenly landed on the handrail of the lighthouse. Dongfang Qingxue grabbed it skillfully and pulled out the letter tied to the pigeon's leg.
After reading the contents of the letter, Dongfang Qingxue seemed very unwilling.
"Does it have to be like this...Do I have to do this? Why me..." Dongfang Qingxue shook her head in distress, and two lines of hot tears flowed from the corners of her eyes.
"Sister Qingxue..." A soft voice suddenly came from behind.
Dongfang Qingxue quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, turned around and saw that it was Bei Mingxue.
"Yeah, it's Miss Beiming."
Bei Mingxue stepped forward: "Sister Qingxue, are you crying?"
Dongfang Qingxue shook her head and said: "No, I'm just a little homesick."
Bei Mingxue sighed: "Sister Qingxue, don't be sad, your tribe is still there, but I don't know where they are now."
Dongfang Qingxue nodded: "Yes, they are still...still..."
"Okay, don't think about it, let's go and play, hehe, Hua Qingqing and I made some delicious fruits, let's go eat them together."
Bei Mingxue said that and jumped off the lighthouse.
Looking at Bei Mingxue's beautiful figure, Dongfang Qingxue shook her head: "It's better not to think about anything, carefree..."
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Half a month later, Ma Xiaoquan and Hua Yue arrived at their destination.
Salt transportation is much simpler than copper mines. After all, salt transportation only collects and sells salt. As for how and where the salt comes out, that is a matter for the government.
Since he held the salt transportation contract, Ma Xiaoquan easily took over the management rights.
Compared with the income from copper mines, salt transportation is much less. Although it is less, it is much better than copper mines in terms of safety and operability. After all, salt transportation is mainly about arranging logistics and allocating personnel. There is no
There are too many high-risk operations, so overall it is much simpler than copper mine management.
In just three months, Ma Xiaoquan has completely mastered the salt transport industry. Of course, without Hua Yue's help, I'm afraid this time would have been three times longer.