There is a mountain south of Yingtian Mansion, called Nanshan, and there are iron mines there.
The exact amount is not clear. We only know that the mining scale is not large. The mines of the Ordnance Bureau of the Ministry of Industry are far away in a place called Anshan. There are many iron ore in that place, but they belong to the imperial court.
As for Nanshan, the land belongs to the imperial court and has not yet been allocated to the Ministry of Industry, so there is still room for manipulation.
Of course, Yang Xuan doesn't need to worry about this matter. He only needs to go to the Yamen to submit an application, and then he can wait for the land deed.
Of course, the land title was obtained in the name of Shengfa Company.
Then, in the name of Shengfa Company, the mine that was originally being mined was directly purchased.
The idea of acquiring the original mine was the idea of the fifth prince, and it was the people under the sixth prince who directly operated it. Originally, the owner of the mine was unwilling to sell, but the people under the sixth prince were half-robbery and half-threatening, and it was no longer possible for them not to sell.
Although Yang Xuan disapproved of this bullying behavior, he also knew that this was the fastest way. The most important thing was that the mine owner was not a kind person, so Yang Xuan let them do what they wanted.
Except for the mine owner, all the pits and miners in this mine belong to Shengfa Company.
The mine has changed owners, so naturally we have to call everyone for a meeting to make an announcement.
Originally, these miners were a little scared when they saw their old boss being driven away. After all, people like them who worked hard had low status. Even someone as vicious as their old boss was driven away. This new boss still
Don't know what will happen.
The environment in the mine was extremely poor, and they had to live and eat in thatched shacks. Yang Xuangao walked to the front of the thatched shack where they usually ate.
At this time, the miners had gathered together. Looking at Yang Xuan, they all murmured, is it possible that their new boss is such a young boy?
But these days, status is the most important thing. Let alone a teenager, he is an infant. As long as he has a noble status, even those at the bottom will have to salute when they see him.
"Fellow workers, from today on, I am your new boss. Who among you is in charge?"
The miners started talking one after another, and it took a while before someone said: "The people in charge are all people from the previous employer, and they left with the employer."
Yang Xuan nodded and asked: "Is there anyone among you who can speak on your behalf?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone moved to both sides and looked at the person standing at the back.
This man had deep wrinkles on his face, as if carved by a knife. His figure was quite strong due to years of hard work, and he looked foolish.
"May I have your name?"
The man saluted, forced a smile on his face, and showed his big white teeth: "My surname is Qin, and they all call me Laohan."
"Old man, please tell me everyone's job types and wages."
The old man still kept his silly smile and took out a piece of paper from his hat: "Master, I have written everything down, please take a look."
Yang Xuan took the crumpled paper and opened it: "Old man, are you still literate?"
"I went to private school for two years." Lao Han said, "Then something happened at home and my livelihood was cut off, so I had to come to this mine to make a living."
Yang Xuan nodded and continued to read the content on the paper. To be honest, the old man's handwriting was quite neat. It clearly stated that there were a total of 112 miners, all of whom worked hard, but only
Finally, behind Qin Laohan's name was written, "Ore Prospecting."
"Oh, if you know how to prospect for minerals, you are a talented person." Yang Xuan couldn't help but look at him again: "Where did you learn how to prospect for minerals?"
"Well, it's... a family tradition. My father used to help people determine tombs by observing Feng Shui."
Yang Xuan raised his eyebrows. He had a family tradition of knowing Feng Shui, so how could he be reduced to working hard in a mine? It seems that Mr. Qin is a man with a story.
But I won’t ask any more questions now: “How are the wages of all of you calculated?”
"We people's wages are calculated based on the ore dug. It's about five cents a day and two meals. I'm the same as them, but every time I find a new mine point, I get an extra reward. If it's more,
, I can have one or two pieces of silver."
When Qin Laohan spoke, there was a cunning light in his eyes, but he concealed it very well.
Yang Xuan nodded. Low-level workers are not that cheap. According to this statement, this old employer is quite kind. They provide two meals a day and can support one or two people with the wages.
However, this little money is only enough to fill one person's stomach. If there are two people in the family to feed, they will starve to death.
But looking back, I realized that my old boss was not a good person. How could he be so generous?
Yang Xuan glanced at Qin Laohan and said in his heart that people should not be judged by their appearance. I am afraid that this Qin Laohan is not as honest as he appears.
However, he still said: "No matter whether your old employer paid you so much wages or not, as your new employer, I naturally have to give you some sweeteners. Let's double the wages as the old man said."
Qin Laohan's eyes widened: "My boss, are you telling the truth?"
Yang Xuan glared at him: "I will teach you a rule today, that is, what I, Yang Xuan, say must count. I don't want anyone to question my decision in the future. Do you understand?"
Qin Laohan bowed repeatedly: "I understand, I understand."
Then he greeted everyone: "Why don't you thank the new owner? The new owner has doubled our wages."
All the miners looked at each other in surprise, as if they didn't believe what their ears were hearing.
Qin Laohan became anxious, kicked the person next to him on the butt and said, "Why are you still standing there, why don't you thank your boss?"
"Thank you, boss."
…
A series of thanks came, followed by people laughing and crying, and the whole mine suddenly became noisy.
After a while, under the command of Qin Laohan, everyone calmed down.
Yang Xuan continued: "If I give you more wages, you have to work hard. If there are cheaters, slackers, or slackers..."
Before he finished speaking, Qin Laohan took over: "If anyone is lazy, not only will their wages be deducted, but they will not be allowed to eat."
After saying that, Qin Laohan showed a silly smile again: "My boss, do you think this is feasible?"
Yang Xuan smiled slightly. This old man Qin was actually playing tricks in front of me. He was trying to steal my words. He was clearly afraid that I would be punished more seriously, such as expulsion.
Although he meant well, Yang Xuan couldn't let him play tricks in front of him, otherwise he would think that he was easy to fool.
"Okay, I'll do as you say, but if I find them being lazy, you will also be punished. You can double the amount of their fine. How about that?"
Looking at Yang Xuan's cunning smile, Qin Laohan immediately understood that the young boy in front of him was not as naive as his age suggested. People could see through his own selfishness at a glance.