Indeed, Yan Xu was worried if the security was left to Shen, but generally speaking, the responsibilities and obligations of the two were acceptable.
So he didn't continue to be stubborn and asked, "Is the contract ready?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Jia immediately shouted to the outside, "Xu Zhao, bring me the contract I prepared for you."
This time, the two guards outside the door were very tactful and did not stop Xu Zhao from entering. They also provided them with writing materials.
Because of what the two had just discussed, one or two pieces of information were added to the contract when signing the contract. The most important one was the amount that the two people took for themselves. If all of it was free for their own use, it would probably not be enough even if they mined the coal mine clean.
The next thing was to discuss the construction of the workshop. Originally, Yan Xu just thought that Shen Jia was a little smart, or maybe he had some kind of adventure.
But after learning about the whole process of coal mining, impurity removal, transportation, sales and after-sales, he felt that he had underestimated the other party before.
His eyes were fixed on Shen Jia as he spoke, and he didn't even notice that he was listening intently.
Shen Jia felt like his mouth was almost dry from talking, so he quickly drank a cup of cold tea and asked, "What do you think of my proposal, General Yan?"
"Is this the only spot we've found so far? It would take quite a while to transport the coal from this location to the military camp."
"For now, this is the only location. It's not like there aren't other locations. We still need people to find them, and we'll take care of all of that. In the next year, we'll definitely deploy the shop to Quanningwei, which is closest to the military camp. By then, everything will be fine."
Yan Xu tapped his index finger lightly on the table. "In that case, if you have any problems from now on, just go to Lin Baoshen directly."
As she spoke, she acted as if she was sending the guest away. If Shen Jia hadn't been powerless, she really wanted to give the gloomy-faced man opposite her a cup of cold tea. He really did have a cold face while doing business.
Faced with such a partner, she really couldn't bring herself to celebrate with him, and she decisively left with her contract.
Only after returning to his own Zhenwei Pavilion did he finally smile and happily said to his employees:
"We've done a great deal today, so I'm giving bonuses to all the employees. Thank you for your hard work!"
Seeing Shen Jia's smile, everyone knew that something good must have happened. Although they didn't know what it was, as long as they could enjoy the benefits of it, it would be a good thing for them.
Everyone was smiling and speaking kind words to Shen Jia without asking for any money.
"Thank you, Dongjia! Dongjia has become more and more beautiful recently. Beauty and kindness are the hallmarks of Dongjia."
"Ah! I know that being with the master brings many good things. Just let me know if you need anything."
"The boss must not have eaten for a long time. I'll go get the food from the kitchen." After the person finished speaking, he immediately ran towards the kitchen.
Shen Jia was also very happy seeing this scene. After this matter was resolved, she would no longer have to worry about insufficient fuel for the workshop she built.
Since all the businesses were on the right track, Shen Jia hurried back to Ning'an Town after discussing the operation of Zhenwei Pavilion for the next six months with Fuqiu.
This time they were accompanied by Wang Jin, the manager sent by Yan Xu. He will be responsible for the subsequent coal mining and production.
Originally, Wang Jin thought that he was a man who had seen the world in terms of business, but when he was assigned to work with Shen's workshop, he felt that he was not as meticulous as others in management.
It is all managed by word of mouth, and there are no specific regulations. It seems that the employees in the workshop are much more motivated than the people under his command.
He felt that he should also learn a little and strive to improve his management of coal mines in the future. Thinking of this, he admired Shen Jia very much and his attitude became more humble.
In order to solve the urgent needs of the workshop, after Shen Jia dealt with the accumulated affairs, she immediately took Wang Jin to Yanhe Town in Guanghe County, and a group of people climbed up the hill she had purchased before.
She handed the blueprint she had drawn earlier to Wang Jin and said, "This is the blueprint we drew earlier. The location of the coal mine has been clearly marked on it. You just need to mine according to the markings.
As for the construction of the workshop, we will arrange for someone to follow up and avoid any problems. Is there anything else you would like to know? Feel free to raise it.
Wang Jin looked at the detailed drawings in his hand, and his heart became even more excited when he thought that what his master was talking about was hidden under his feet.
He was so impatient that he could not wait to dig the things out and send them to the barracks to keep the soldiers warm. Naturally, he had no objection to Shen Jia's words.
So he replied, "Okay, Boss Shen's idea is very good. Our people have already settled down in Guanghe County. As long as we give the order, we can start work immediately."
"Then you should pick an auspicious day. Once you've made your decision, our Shen family will send someone to follow up. If you have any questions, just come to Ning'an Town and find me."
"That's it!"
What followed was intensive construction. Because this area was deserted and uninhabited, the noise caused by mining and construction had not yet been discovered.
However, since some people have been buying construction materials, it has attracted the attention of some people, but these have nothing to do with Shen Jia. She has been thinking about dealing with other things recently.
I originally thought that based on the success of the last soybean planting, the 30,000 acres this time would definitely be signed out. However, surprisingly, there is only one month left before the planting season, and part of the quota has not been signed out.
She looked at the amount of at least 5,000 acres left on the account and asked Wang Dahua, who had submitted the materials:
"Did we not promote it well enough this time? How come not even one-sixth of the units have been sold?"
Wang Dahua is actually from Wangjia Village. She used to think that the people in Lijia Village were idle and had nothing to do, but last year she saw that the average family there earned 5 or 6 taels, and it was impossible not to be jealous.
Just as the appointment system was first promoted, everyone wanted to book it all themselves, but when it was actually put into practice, they realized that they were willing but unable to do so.
"Boss, the main thing is that we don't have that much land to cultivate. Who doesn't like a profitable business? But some of the sandy land is in some dangerous places and is really not suitable for planting.
Everyone knows the consequences of signing a contract but not planting. So at the beginning of the year, some farmers came to cancel their contracts before the deadline, so in the end, a lot of shares were left over."
Originally, Shen Jia had eliminated a part of it before the calculation, and had also made plans for the possible surplus that might be generated later, but now the remaining part was too much, so she had to make other plans.
She folded her hands on the table, thought for a few seconds and said:
"In that case, when you ask the other three towns to buy tofu, you should also tell the farmers in the surrounding counties that they can also make reservations for planting, and the price is the same as in Linyuan County. As for the amount, the one close to Guanghe County will be allocated 2,000, and the other two shops will be allocated 1,500."
"Okay, boss, I'll do it right away."
Ever since Li Chun left, Wang Dahua and Wen Zhaonan have been in charge of the female housekeeper. Now that her job has turned out like this, she is very worried that she will be punished by Shen Jia.
Now I was very happy to hear this way of handling the matter. I quickly responded and then went out to handle it.
Afterwards, Shen Jiaze began to think about the location of the coal shop. It was almost March now, and the weather got warmer faster the further south you went. It would take at least half a month to start mining the first batch of coal.
Therefore, the location of the first batch of shops should be closer to the north. Hezhou, which can now be called his base camp, will definitely have a place, and the rest are Quanningwei where Yan Xu is.
She stared at the map on the table meticulously, thinking that she could also open a shop in Qingyang Prefecture, Qinzhou, Pingliang Prefecture near the north and Xing'an Prefecture in the center of the northern border as her first batch of experimental sites.
This means that she needs more people to help her open a store, otherwise she can only do it one by one.
She began to think about who she could send out.
First of all, there is An Yun. According to rumors, he had stayed in the military camp for some time before. Logically, he should be familiar with Quan Ningwei. Experienced managers from Hezhou Prefecture can be sent with him.
The only one left is Li Qin. He has been traveling around the country with his men for such a long time, so he should have achieved some results.
Let him and his men be responsible for Qingyang Prefecture, Qinzhou and Pingliang Prefecture. As for the tough nut to crack in Xing'an Prefecture, she will deal with it personally.
They did it right away. At worst, Yan Xu's forces could protect them. Shen Jia took advantage of the fact that they were still in Ning'an Town to quickly tell them his idea.
An Yun hesitated and said with a worried look on his face, "I don't have much experience in running a shop. What if I delay my cooperation with General Yan?"
"Don't worry, you'll just be helping everyone get familiar with the environment for now, and come back once the shop is back on track. That place is General Yan's headquarters, so you'll definitely be back soon. As for my sister-in-law and my nephews and nieces, everyone in the workshop will take good care of them."
Shen Jia also gave an explanation for this. She also knew that her current requirements were a little beyond the previous limits, but she really didn't have any talents at hand, so she had to let go of all the people she could use.
After hearing what Shen Jia said, An Yun finally agreed to her request.
This time when they left, they also took a few people with them for practical teaching. When there are more knowledgeable people in the future, I believe I won't have to do everything myself.
Before leaving, Shen Jia went to the coal mine that was under construction and told Wang Jin that he was about to leave to plan a shop, and asked him to go directly to these places when delivering goods in the future.
As for the specific location, we will have to wait for the next letter. The letter will be sent to Duobao Pavilion in various places, and the transmission of the information will depend on Yan Xu.
She just didn't believe that such a general didn't have his own special communication channels.
Then Shen Jia began his journey to Xing'an Prefecture, the most central and prosperous capital city in the northern border.
The familiar exotic customs and the style of the Great Sheng Dynasty are organically combined. As soon as you approach the city gate, you can hear noisy voices and dutar sounds, and the prosperity is even higher.
Not to mention Shen Jia who found it extremely lively, but also the manager Du Yue who came here for the first time with her. She felt that she could hardly see enough.
I thought to myself: This place is indeed the center of the North. It is a world apart from Ning'an Town. I am surprised that I have the opportunity to come to such a great place.
Looking at the people dressed in bright and neat clothes, she didn't even know where to put her hands and feet.
Because An Yun was sent out, the people who followed Shen Jia to protect him this time were Xu Zhao and Lin Yuehu, and the managers were all newly brought in by her from the workshop.
But it seems that they cannot deal with the people from Xing'an Prefecture for the time being, so they should find a suitable manager. If they can't find a suitable one, they will take over first.
But it’s useless to think so much at the moment. I should find an inn to rest first.
After she entered the city gate with a few people, she began to wander around and found an inn that looked good to stay in. After washing up, the group went downstairs to eat.
Xu Zhao called out to the waiter familiarly, "Brother Waiter, bring us a tray of steamed buns and two of our signature dishes."
The waiter quickly wiped the table where the group sat, then tossed the handkerchief over his shoulder and called out, "Alright! Please wait a moment, sir."
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