Chapter 278 Discovery of Iron Ore
Luo Huai knew that if his mother didn't move, it would be fine, but if she made any movement, she would make a big move.
He had been wondering why they built a house in such an uninhabited place, but now he knew.
Luo Huai swallowed his saliva: "Really?"
Zhu Mingqing nodded: "So we must ensure that the people who come here can be trusted!"
Luo Huai looked serious and assured, "My son knows. What happened today is known only to you, me, heaven and earth. Without mother's permission, I will never reveal a single word!"
The implication is that even my father wouldn't tell.
Zhu Mingqing was very satisfied.
"Mom, once we start digging, there will be no turning back!" Luo Huai said again.
Zhu Mingqing's expression was indifferent. "From the first day of exile, we have only this one path to follow. Business is just for show. Luo Huai's only surface industry is Huaxiang Building. From now on, all actions will be underground and kept a low profile."
"I thought we had reached a consensus. Are you still hesitating?" Zhu Mingqing felt that this child was a bit slow.
Seeing this, Luo Huai immediately expressed his determination: "No!"
As for the processing of the iron ore, Zhu Mingqing planned to build the infrastructure here first, and then select suitable craftsmen and people to move in later.
After all, minerals need people to dig them.
But at this stage, I don’t have anyone on my side, so I’m indeed in a passive position!
On the way back to the city, Zhu Mingqing was thinking about something when suddenly the carriage stopped.
"What's going on?" Zhu Mingqing frowned.
Lao Fan immediately said, "There's someone on the road ahead! Madam, wait a moment, I'll go check it out."
After a while, Zhu Mingqing also got off the carriage, walked forward and took a look. It was a familiar face!
"Madam, this man has a lot of wounds on his body. Judging from the weapon, it seems that they were caused by a saber!" Old Fan has seen a lot recently and his kung fu has also improved.
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Luo's house.
In his sleep, he could hear constant sounds of ridicule and teasing, as well as the pain of a knife cutting his flesh. Han Jing felt suffocated.
I suddenly opened my eyes and looked at the ceiling, and the noise in my ears disappeared.
Han Jing was still a little dazed for a moment.
With a creak, the door opened.
"Yeah, you're awake!"
The maid ran out again immediately, and the doctor came over soon after.
"Where is this?"
Han Jing looked at the doctor who was holding him and asked in a hoarse voice.
"Luo's residence." The maid beside her replied.
"The wounds on your body were cleaned in time, and fortunately you don't have a high fever. Your life is saved!" the doctor comforted.
Zhu Mingqing just walked into the house and was relieved to hear this. If he continued to stay on that deserted road, he would only end up dead.
Fortunately, I went out today.
"It's you!"
Against the light, Han Jing couldn't see the other person's face clearly, but as the other person walked in, his expression was excited: "Madam, you saved my life again!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't help but cough violently.
Blood was flowing from the corner of his mouth.
The doctor quickly comforted him: "External injuries can be treated, internal injuries can be cured, don't be too happy or too sad!"
After seeing the doctor off and drinking the medicine, Han Jing felt that the burning sensation in his chest was indeed relieved.
Zhu Mingqing didn't say much, just told him to have a good rest and then took his men away.
Han Jing fell into a daze and fell asleep.
In the next three days, Zhu Mingqing asked Wen Baolu to build a winery, and then prepare to recruit workers and sell wine.
Wen Baolu thought of the three thousand acres of land. "Now that Magistrate Wang is in charge, this piece of land doesn't need to be acquired through the hands of the Zhao family. What is Madam going to do with it?"
Zhu Mingqing said directly: "Build a farm and grow crops!"
Wen Baolu's eyes widened: "All for growing crops?"
Zhu Mingqing nodded: "Yes!"
If chaos breaks out later, these three thousand acres will be enough for the people of Guancheng to be self-sufficient!
Wen Baolu couldn't help but sigh that his wife really loved farming.
"Oh, and plant some of those fruit and vegetable plants!" Zhu Mingqing ordered. "If you have any questions, you can go to Mr. Chen and Manager Chao and the others. With such a large piece of land, we'll probably need to hire a lot of people to work. Don't worry about the money, as long as we can finish it before winter."
Wen Baolu's muscles moved uncontrollably in shock.
He took a deep breath and said, "Madam, the entire Guancheng population is only about 3,000 people. Excluding the elderly, the weak, the sick, and some nobles, it would be great if we could have a labor force of 1,000 people."
Zhu Mingqing consoled her, "Why rush? Women can also work. Put them to use. There are also people from the surrounding villages and counties who can be hired. Oh, and buy another piece of land. I plan to build a textile factory."
Wen Baolu's shoulders slumped. He wanted to say that he could do it, but even if he divided himself into eight people, he was still a little too busy.
"Thank you for your hard work. Here is a red envelope. Keep it." Zhu Mingqing took out two silver notes of one hundred taels.
In an instant, Wen Baolu felt that he was able to do it again.
but……
"Madam, the heads of the hundreds of spice shops in various towns may be coming here soon. Would you like to meet them?"
Zhu Mingqing shook his head: "It's gone. You should also hide your identity well. From now on, apart from Huaxianglou, we will not have any other businesses openly."
Wen Baolu's expression froze, and he asked tentatively, "What about the three thousand acres of land?"
"You have a good relationship with the Zhao family, so push them out!" Zhu Mingqing said casually.
Wen Baolu was surprised: "Once the factory opens, it will be a great opportunity to win people's hearts. It would be a pity if we miss it."
Zhu Mingqing thought about it and it made sense: "Then in the name of the Ming family..."
"But it may be impossible to keep it secret from Magistrate Wang," Wen Baolu replied.
"When Zhencheng was flooded, I sold them some grain. Later, news about the Ming family spread along the way. I think they should be able to guess something." Zhu Mingqing knocked on the table: "Next time you appear as a member of the Ming family, remember to wear makeup and come up with your own name."
Wen Baolu immediately thought of the makeup he wore when he left Zhending, and immediately had an idea: "As long as it doesn't look like me, it's fine."
Zhu Mingqing smiled and said, "Yes, whatever you want! Don't worry about Magistrate Wang. I will explain the interests involved to him."
"Besides, even if we take over the 3,000 acres of land, it won't be known for a while that it's related to the Ming family."
After all, the emperor is far away and the city is too far away.
As for those who were monitoring previously, they may have withdrawn because something happened in the court.
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