As soon as she returned to Guangzhou, several wealthy young men who were frequent guests of Ziming Tower in the city showed up one by one and held a banquet in Ziming Tower to "receive the wind and wash away the dust" for her. There were no children from Ming Dynasty official families.
He dared to come, but he also sent someone to bring him a gift, saying that he "occasionally felt cold" and "will come to visit another day."
At the noon banquet, the guests and hosts had a great time. The last group of guests were sent off. Although Pei Lixiu was dizzy, she was in high spirits and returned to her "general manager's office".
Her secretary Xia He welcomed her into the lounge with a cheerful face, helped her settle down, and brought her "sobering up soup". After Han Yue was suddenly transferred, Xia He, who had been marginalized, regained control of Ziming
The "inner palace" power of the building. Became the number one "popular person" in Ziming Building.
**** Of course it's good. The recent news that Han Yue was suddenly arrested made Xia He walk with a sense of wind. Even the employees in Ziming Building knew that Secretary Xia had a "happy event".
"It's better to drink less drinks when socializing. Even though it's fruit wine, it's still harmful to your health." Xia He said and sent the latest "Guangzhou Social Situation", still exuding the fragrance of ink.
"When old friends meet again, it is inevitable to have a few more drinks. Besides, if the company wants to develop in the future, their support will be indispensable." Pei Lixiu rubbed her temples and flipped through "Guangzhou Social Affairs" and saw the latest report on the disappearance of Ming Nu.
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She was very interested in this case - it was not about protecting the rights of women and children, but Dong Mingxuan who appeared in the report. She knew Dong Mingxuan. When she was the prefect of Guangzhou, although she had a low status in the Dong family,
For the purpose of playing chess, Ziminglou entertained Dong Mingxuan and his daughter. However, she did not leave much impression on this concubine. Dong Mingxuan’s performance in this Mingnu incident was very disappointing.
Pei Li was amazed.
This kind of thinking is naturally nothing in the 21st century when hype is prevalent. In the 17th century, it was not something ordinary people had at all!
"I didn't expect this little girl to have such a deep quarrel in her heart that she would use this incident to promote her own store. Why didn't she realize that she still had such business talents at the time? This is quite a bit because she opened her own store and also advertised it.
Where are the means?"
Why didn't you realize that she was this material? It seems that the new society can discover talents. In fact, Pei Lixiu is not too interested in reforming society, and suddenly she seems to understand why the elders are particularly enthusiastic about this.
She casually turned to the second page, which was the first "big tiger" in the customs industry rectification campaign - the rectification record of Fangchunyuan. The report in "Social Information" did not contain much emotion, but recorded facts in a straightforward manner.
The content is also much more detailed than public reports.
The rectification of the custom industry is what Pei Lixiu is most concerned about. What she received from Lingao was not investment, but a "policy". The extent to which this "policy" can be implemented depends entirely on the results of the rectification of the custom industry.
Because Fuchun Yuan was the first major institution that was actually found guilty of "forcing girls into prostitution" and "smuggling people", as a typical example, after the working group officially settled in, this institution was basically "destroyed"
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The working group carried out a "root-digging" campaign in the Spring Visiting Courtyard. After Lian Nishang tortured Sister Han Qiao, Huang Xiang, Mu Yun, and Yao Sao, who were the "authorities" in the past hospital, the Visiting Spring Courtyard, which originally seemed as peaceful as dead water,
The spring courtyard was like a volcano erupting.
Not only the prostitutes came out one after another to complain about the abuse and exploitation, but also the mothers, servants, and "bean powder water" came out to "expose" and "accuse". For a time, everyone pushed the wall down, including Huang Xiang, Yao Sao and other minions.
He also cried bitterly and told about his "tragic history", expressing his determination to "draw a clear line" with Sister Han Qiao and "change his mind and start a new life."
Pei Lixiu brushed past the complaints of the prostitutes and the content of the madam's crimes, and went directly to the introduction of the specific situation of the Chun Chun Yuan. Here, the floor space, building structure, personnel composition and fixed assets of the Chun Chun Yuan were listed in detail.
Wait. Let Pei Lixiu fully evaluate how big this piece of "meat" is and how much of it can be eaten by herself.
Ziming Tower is a state-owned enterprise directly under the Planning Institute. Although it is not considered a "first-level national policy company", it is also an important source of the Senate's current finance. In the past, this was nothing, just one of the countless straws inserted into the Ming Dynasty to suck blood. Now it is different.
Well, Ziminglou is located in Guangzhou, but it is a state-owned enterprise directly under the Planning Institute. All profits and taxes are given to the central government. As for the Guangzhou municipal government, it only has local tax revenue.
In other words, as Ziminglou Entertainment Co., Ltd. grows bigger and stronger, the only one that eats the meat is the Planning Institute. Mayor Liu's place is just a mouthful of soup at best.
What's more, Ziminglou's expansion plan was based on the confiscation of property during the anti-corruption campaign in Guangzhou. You can also imagine the Guangzhou Special City's attitude towards Ziminglou's expansion plan.
Pei Lixiu went around Lingao, and many people pointed out this "central and local" issue either implicitly or directly.
"I may not be able to eat this piece of meat smoothly in the Chunyuan." Pei Lixiu put down "Social Situation" and murmured to herself.
"Chief, Su Ai is here. Do you want to invite her in?"
"Here? Invite her in." Pei Lixiu cheered up. After Su Ai was rescued by Thorpe from Zhaoqing, she had been placed in Ziming Tower. She had nowhere to go, and she couldn't carry her shoulders or lift her hands.
She was born as a famous prostitute, and apart from "service companies" like Ziminglou, there was really no place for her to settle down. Fortunately, she was born in Shouma, Yangzhou, so she was considered a professional counterpart when she came to Ziminglou, and she only specialized in reception.
and training work.
"Chief."
Su Ai walked in and greeted her respectfully. Although it was not the first time they met, she was still extremely respectful. After bowing, she immediately stood aside and waited for instructions.
In the past, in private, she was Pei Lixiu's "handkerchief friend", a close friend who talked about everything; in public, she was the most favored wife of the dignified Guangzhou governor, and Pei Lixiu's friendship with her was a form of clinging.
It's different now. Pei Lixiu not only ruled Guangzhou City, but also the entire Guangdong Senate. She was "indescribably valuable" in the Song Dynasty. She was also the elder of Ziming Tower where she could live and make a living.
The shopkeeper. She is just a "lost dog", relying on past friendships to make a living under her. The relationship between the two cannot be mistaken.
Therefore, after arriving at Ziming Tower, she never dared to claim to be Pei Lixiu's "old friend". She was always respectful and humble.
Pei Lixiu was no longer surprised by her behavior, and she felt quite satisfied with it. She waved her hand and said politely:
"Why are we sisters so polite? Sit, sit, and chat with me for a while."
"Yes, thank you very much, chief." Pei Lixiu whispered, carefully sitting down on the stool at the bottom.
Pei Lixiu called Su Ai here, naturally not to reminisce with her or talk about poetry - Su Ai knew at the beginning that this girl Pei was a loser. Let alone poetry and songs, just writing a few words was not as good as someone from a scholarly family.
Maid. At best she can only know a few words.
In the ladies' salon of Ziminglou in the past, Pei Lixiu only played the role of a hospitable and enthusiastic hostess. When it came to elegant things, she knew nothing about it.
Pei Lixiu was actually planning to visit Chun Yuan. Although she had never been to Chun Yuan, she had heard people say that it was one of the largest courtyards in the city. Not only were the houses majestic, but the location was also excellent. If Ziming Tower
Being able to occupy it will be of great benefit to future business development.
This is one of them. Pei Lixiu's ambitions don't stop there. In her opinion, the rich manpower of the old hospital is also a considerable resource. It is the right person to supplement Ziminglou's ever-expanding staff team and is very important for carrying out various projects.
There are huge benefits to running a business.
However, she is a modern woman after all. She knows nothing about the old-style villas, and it is even more difficult to understand the thinking mode of the "practitioners" there.
Fortunately, she has Su Ai with her now. Su Ai is a famous prostitute in the south of the Yangtze River. Naturally, she cannot hide the various tricks of the court, and she is someone she can rely on.
However, Su Ai was born in Yangzhou, and her ability to serve men was top-notch. When it came to specific work management, she was powerless. What's more, her years of making a living by making a living made her have a strong dependence mentality.
.It’s okay to be a consultant, but it’s not okay to work alone, but it’s not possible to preside over a party’s work. You have to find another reliable and capable person...
Pei Lixiu thought about it and asked, "Sister Su, I heard that you were from Jiangnan Courtyard in the past?"
When Su Ai was still the "Mrs. Ru" of the High Commissioner, there was no need to ask about this. Even if she was a famous prostitute, she was not necessarily very honorable. Now of course there is nothing to be taboo about.
"Yes, I used to be in the palace in Yangzhou." Su Ai replied not knowing why Miss Pei suddenly asked about the past.
Although Pei Lixiu asked her several times to stop calling herself "slave", she still used this modest title.
"Then you must be very familiar with the rules of the academy."
"Of course, this slave has been in the courtyard since she was a child, until she was ransomed by Master Gao when she was nineteen years old. She has seen a lot of things in the courtyard, and knows a little bit about the things going up and down."
"Then how much does sister know about the local monastery?"
All famous prostitutes like Su Ai are born with a delicate heart. She is also literate and reads newspapers every day. She is aware of all the happenings in the Guangzhou market. She immediately knew what Pei Lixiu meant - she was attracted to the interview.
Spring courtyard!
She was not surprised at all. Since ancient times, it has been common for officials to bully others and seize other people's property. When they wanted to suppress the Australians, to put it bluntly, someone was interested in the Australians' property and forced them to donate their property.
The officials of the Ming Dynasty were in the first year of junior high school, so don’t blame the Australians in the fifteenth year of junior high school. Guangzhou is now dominated by the Australians, and it is only natural that they choose the best and devour them! (To be continued.)