Ye An had already begun preparations for the printing shop. He had been throwing money into it since last year, and even the craftsmen were embarrassed.
They are all engraving craftsmen hired by Puhui Company for a lot of money, especially Lao Du. His engraving skills are said to be able to imitate any font he sees. He originally had a printing shop, but later he failed to manage it well and suffered losses year after year. The reason was all.
It's because he cares too much about quality and can never compromise between quality and efficiency.
Of course Ye An is willing to use such a person, and is even willing to tell him why the printing shop he runs is in such a state of poverty.
"Do you know why your printing shop can't open?" Ye An's words made Lao Du tremble slightly. He turned to look at him with a solemn face and saluted Ye An.
"The poor family has been doing this carving business for three generations. I can't say that my craftsmanship is the best in the world, but it is also top-notch... But why can't the business continue? Three months ago, the Marquis said he would tell me
There is a truth behind it, please give me some advice from Lord Marquis today!"
Ye An chuckled, pointed to his head and said: "I've seen your business, and the engraving is good, but you stick to the rules and insist on using walnut wood to do things that pear wood can do. I don't know how to adapt.
Not lonely?"
Lao Du disagreed with Ye An's words and said with a somewhat ugly face: "Walnut wood has fine texture and excellent ink. It is the best wood for engraving and printing. The printed books also have clear fonts. Although pear wood can also be used to print books, it seems cheap but
In fact, the finished product is not good..."
Ye An smiled and shook his head and said: "That's the problem. The purpose of books is to be read by people, for the dissemination of knowledge and reading. How much does a book you print cost? How much do other people's books cost?
This book? Not all people who buy books are rich, and those who need books are not even wealthy people. Moreover, your family only uses walnut wood for printing books. It has not been replaced for three generations. You are too stuck in the past. Why don't you try other woods?
To hang from a piece of wood?"
Seeing that Lao Du wanted to refute himself again, Ye An smiled and waved his hand to interrupt him and then said: "I know that if you want to talk about the quality of printed books, if you change the wood, it will definitely be bad? Just like our movable type printing
If the wooden type is not good, you can use clay type; if the clay type is not good, you can use lead type. As long as you can find the best materials, you can improve the quality and reduce the cost. Isn't this a wonderful way to adapt?"
"How much does your family sell a book? How much does other people sell a book? How do you run a business when you can't make ends meet? You can't even continue to do business. I'm afraid this craft will be lost, so why not follow the quantity?
The quality of education... Oh, it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand. It means that books are divided into three, six or nine grades according to different printing methods. There are books that are suitable for the common people or the poor, and there are also those for the collection of wealthy families. Isn’t it based on business?
Nurturing business, using business to develop skills?!"
After being stunned for a long time, Lao Du sighed, bowed to Ye An solemnly and said: "What a saying: cultivate skills through business, Xiao Lao has learned a lesson! Originally, Xiao Lao wanted to make money from Guibao and reopen the book printing shop.
After hearing what the Marquis said today, I have no such thoughts anymore! I feel so ashamed, so ashamed!"
Ye An's words convinced Lao Du, but a voice of praise suddenly came from the side: "Well said! I finally know why you, Ye Changsheng, can make money well... It's really extraordinary! Brother, I have seen you when I came to visit you today.
His real ability!"
Cao Yi got excited when he heard about this general. Weight was very important to the military generals of the Song Dynasty. Cao Yi, who was tall and round, looked like a mountain of generals when he stood there. To be honest, what Ye An didn't want to do the most was to be like this.
When fighting with someone else, his punches would be unbearable, and his thick fat would probably take away most of the force of my own punches.
Ye An smiled, crossed his hands and saluted: "Brother Cao, you are neglecting me! I originally asked the Wang Gang to send the greeting cards, so why did you come to Zhuangzi in person?"
Cao Yi laughed heartily: "You and I, brothers, have been close friends for a long time on the battlefield. How can we still be so ignorant? I have already sent him back. When I got the news, I rushed all the way here. It's not too late!"
Cao Yi's character is cheerful, but if you think of a cheerful person as someone who has no scheming, you would be totally wrong. The purpose of Cao Yi's trip was very clear to Ye An, of course it was to go to Zhuangzi to find out what was going on.
After all, not everyone believes in the manufacturing power of Puhui Company. In this era, streamlined operations and equipment-assisted production are simply a scam.
As long as there are enough raw materials, Yezhuang's factory can continue to produce a variety of goods, and the quality is quite good and the price is cheap. The supply is definitely in short supply in the market.
But all the secrets are in Yezhuang, and there are many people who want to find out. But unfortunately, Yezhuang has its own management system, which no one knows.
The processes are separated and dedicated people are dedicated to their work. It is almost impossible to figure out the use of raw materials and processes, not to mention that there is an invisible force scattered around Yejiazhuang. One year is enough for Ye An to cultivate a quite vigilant "protector".
Factory Team".
Cao Yi knew that this place was not simple after entering Yezhuang Erli. The idle people in the tea shed and the people resting under the trees were all easy to get along with.
If it weren't for the old man from Yezhuang who led the way, he might have been stopped and interrogated before he got close to Yezhuang. Those leading the idle men were all sharp-sighted people, most of them veterans who had retired from the battlefield. As for Ye An
How did these veterans get to Yezhuang? Cao Yi was not curious at all. After all, it was not difficult to bring back a few "dead people" from the battlefield. Who didn't have a few reliable veterans to take charge?
As for those personal soldiers on the surface, that was what Ye Anli deserved, and the court didn't care.
"Ah Changsheng! Your Yezhuang is really indestructible! Brother, I am even more relieved. It is said that there are some people in Tokyo who want to be like your Yezhuang, but they are unable to do so!"
Ye An smiled: "It is mediocre not to be envied by others. The secret of my Puhui firm's prosperous business lies in low prices, and the secret of low prices lies in this. Those people naturally flock to it!"
"As for the Cao family's investment in Puhui Company, Chang Sheng, please take a look..."
Cao Yi on the side rubbed her hands with a smile, her eyes full of Brother Kong Fang's intentions. Ye An did not hesitate at all, and nodded cheerfully: "Okay, today I am looking for my brother to discuss the matter of becoming a shareholder. Please come to the village to discuss it in detail!"
Cao Yi raised his eyebrows slightly. He didn't expect Ye An to be so cheerful, but when he saw Ye An take out a finger-thick detailed contract, he was even more incredible. He pointed at the contract and said: "Brother Changsheng, this is...
…”
"Deed! The rights and responsibilities are clearly divided into categories. Brother, read it slowly. If you don't understand anything, just ask. Changsheng is waiting for you at any time. If there are no questions, I will sign, draw and seal..."
"Why are you going to such trouble?!" Looking at the deed with such clauses in front of him, Cao Yi suddenly jumped up and said with a smile: "Brother! Brother is just a rough man, I still have to take these.
Go back and show your family clearly..."
Ye An slapped his forehead and said with a smile: "The deed is made in triplicate, exactly the same. If there is any discrepancy, you can go to Kaifeng Mansion to report it to the official. I will tie my hands and plead guilty to receive the punishment..."
"No, not brother!" Cao Yi waved his hands repeatedly, but Ye An said: "When we talk about business, we talk about business, without personal relationships. Regardless of the Cao family or the Li family, my rules, Ye An's, are the same. The deed is
It’s written clearly and there’s nothing wrong with it!”
"Excited! Let me give you an hour. As long as it's done properly, I'll sign it!"