Chapter 512 514. Visitors

Wang Ping's face was full of excitement, "Sir, if we plant according to the method you said, it seems that we can get a few more harvests this year.

If this matter is reported to the higher authorities, it will be a great political achievement!"

He felt that he had followed the right master. Ever since Lord Gu came, he had been serving him like a close personal of the prefect. Now, when he went out, everyone had to look up to him.

In such a short period of time, Wang Ping went from being an unknown person to being the popular governor Wang. Sometimes he had the illusion that he was in a dream.

"No rush, it's not time to draw a final conclusion yet." This time, Gu Wenheng did not use the high-yield seeds in the space. Instead, he read a lot of agricultural books and looked up some effective methods of making fertilizers in later generations. He guided the old farmer little by little to grow the land into its current appearance.

So far, the results seem to be good, and we are just waiting for the harvest season.

Wang Ping was naturally convinced by Gu Wenheng, and he even spent all his assets on this investment.

After Jin Qianqian received the silver from Bai Jinglie as an investment, she announced to the public that there were enough quotas for maritime trade partnership this time, which surprised those who were still waiting and watching.

So they raised enough money in such a short time? I don’t know if it’s reliable.

If Gu Wenheng hadn't been the prefect of Lucheng, they would have thought it was a scam.

The discussions outside did not affect Jin Qianqian at all. She still prepared the things that needed to be prepared in advance at her own pace every day.

But once this started, the people at hand became nervous again.

Now she was looking forward to Hu Dong receiving her letter and sending a group of people over as soon as possible.

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Hu Dong was naturally prepared. He had already been making preparations when Jin Qianqian set out.

The master and his wife are in a completely new place, so they will definitely need more manpower.

In addition to the group of people he brought over before, he also selected some more reliable shopkeepers and clerks who would be able to take over and run the place immediately after they arrived.

But when he received Jin Qianqian's letter, he almost bit his tongue. This lady was really capable of making trouble. She even dared to think about maritime trade.

Apart from the group of people that had been ordered previously, there is really no more on hand now.

With a sigh, soon, a recruitment notice was posted on the city wall. Other places with shops followed suit, and each shop recruited a local person.

The shop owners and their clerks were all anxious. Every one of them had his own job. Could it be that Manager Hu was dissatisfied with them?

These people waited until the shop closed and then all rushed to the Gu Mansion, because Manager Hu had been there helping to look after the mansion these days.

"I know why you are here," Hu Dong did not give them a chance to speak, "The master and his wife need some manpower now, and there will be some transfers among you.

You guys can take this opportunity to discuss, who is willing to go to Lucheng?"

Everyone fell silent. They lived in a busy city and had come into contact with all kinds of people. They naturally knew what kind of place Lucheng was.

If it were in the past, they would definitely be full of resistance.

But it’s different now. The master of the house is the chief official of the city, and he can work for his wife, which may be a better way out.

Everyone was wavering, and Hu Dong didn't force them now. "I'll give you a few days to think about it. Don't worry. Maybe you won't get such a great opportunity."

…

Just as Hu Dong expected, there are many ambitious people.

Not long after the news was spread, someone approached him privately, asking for a place by the lady's side.

What surprised Hu Dong the most was that several sons of Minister Cao's family actually wanted to go to Lucheng.

"But Lord Cao, do you know that?" Hu Dong felt a headache when he saw Cao Lijia, who came all the way from Shangjing.

In Shangjing, they are under the watchful eyes of Lord Cao, so they can bear less responsibility.

But we are going to Lu City, and these people are neither good at humanities nor martial arts. If something goes wrong, wouldn’t it be just making enemies for the master and mistress?

“Don’t worry, Manager Hu, I have already discussed this with my grandfather before coming here, and he also agreed that we should go to Lucheng.

We are now just hired servants of the Gu family, and we have no other identities."

Hu Dong: “…” He really didn’t dare to think so.

"Please help us, Manager Hu, so that we can have a chance to go out for a walk."

Hu Dong, "To be honest, Master Cao, my wife is planning to go by sea. Most of the people who came with her this time will probably be assigned to the ship. You should go back and ask Master Cao!"

"Shipping?" Cao Lijia's eyes widened. This was his dream since childhood. This happiness came too suddenly. "I'm willing to do this. I don't even need to be paid."

"You have no say in this matter. No one can predict what happens on the sea. Don't you want to think that if something unexpected happens in the future, our master will be at odds with Lord Cao?"

Cao Lijia couldn't sit still any longer, "Then give me a few more days, and I'll go back and tell my grandfather, he will definitely agree."

Even if he didn't agree, he would find a way to get on the ship.

Hu Dong still had to give this bit of face, "Then you should do it as soon as possible. I will also make a decision in the next few days."

"Okay, then you wait for my news." Cao Lijia turned around and left without wasting a moment.

Hu Dong, "..."

I thought the matter would pass quietly, but I didn't expect that on the fourth day, Cao Lijia and a few brothers drove a horse-drawn carriage to block the door.

"My grandfather said that a real man should go out and explore the world. If he stays in one place timidly, he will never achieve anything."

Hu Dong, "..." Didn't Lord Cao aim to make you into shopkeepers? Why did he change his mind?

Cao Lijia looked excited, "When do we set off?

It’s a long journey, so we need to prepare something.”

Hu Dong, "There are still two days left. You can go to the side yard to rest first. Remember to go to the mansion and don't run around."

There were too many people gathered this time, and Hu Dong had no choice but to have someone clean up a small courtyard in the ancient mansion so that he didn't have to book rooms for them in the inn.

"Okay, let's go in and rest first. If you need any help, please let us know. We are very strong."

Hu Dong smiled stiffly and nodded, not knowing whether these people were good or bad in the past.

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Outside the main gate of Huang Mansion

Several donkey carts were parked there, and two dusty women were leading the way at the gate.

The concierge frowned when he saw the visitor, whose clothes were so colorful that he couldn't tell the color of them. "Go away! This is not a place for people like you."

Tian Mi had had enough of these days. She had been traveling all the way and was exhausted. She didn't even dare to stop to rest. She looked so disheveled, but she received such a look of disgust.

(End of this chapter)