Liang Shaofu acted quickly. In just half a month, a huge papermaking workshop had been built.
Zhao Jun came to supervise the work almost every few days, and the entire workshop was modified accordingly according to her ideas.
Now the workshop has been completed and will soon be officially put into use.
Zhao Jun came to the Mo family to discuss this matter with Ju Zi.
"My lord, you are here, but you didn't bring any interesting new inventions." Juzi greeted her enthusiastically when he saw her coming.
Now that the development of papermaking has been successful, Juzi has some free time.
As soon as I saw Zhao Jun, I looked forward to her bringing something interesting.
"Not yet. I tell you, Juzi, you can't rely on others. You have to come up with some creative ideas yourself."
Zhao Jun was in a good mood and couldn't help teasing him.
"I know, I was just joking. What brings you here today, sir?"
Juzi knew that she was very busy recently and probably came here not just to chat.
"Yes, I have something to discuss with you. The papermaking workshop in Xianyang has been built. I plan to recruit people in Xianyang City to make paper, and the workshop will pay them monthly wages."
"Sure, that's a good thing. The more people there are, the greater the output. But there's one thing: will these people learn the technology and then share it with other countries?"
Of course, the master of the papermaking workshop had no objection, but he had to ensure that the papermaking technology would not be leaked or copied.
"I've thought about this, which is why I came to you. When I had them build the workshop in Xianyang, I separated it into several rooms. Those unskilled, repetitive tasks can be handed over to ordinary people, but the most core and professional craftsmanship will be done by the specialized people trained by our Mo family."
Generally speaking, it is technical cutting that turns papermaking into an assembly line process.
"Since the adults have come up with a solution, there will be no problem on our side."
When Juzi heard that she had already come up with an idea, he felt relieved that it could prevent plagiarism.
"That's fine, but I'll have to trouble the Mo family to help me train some skilled professional workers. I'll send the selected people over later, and you'll be responsible for training them. Once they've learned enough, the workshop can officially go into production. Don't worry, I'll pay for everyone's training."
"No, no, we absolutely cannot charge training fees. The king said before that he would give us 10% of the profits from papermaking. This is already a great gift from heaven. Why would we need training fees?"
Juzi quickly stopped Zhao Jun from speaking.
"Yes, Mr. Zhao, that 10% profit is something we never dared to imagine. To be honest, I haven't thanked you enough. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't be able to make paper."
The old man from the Mohist school, who had been listening for a while, came over and said that the training fee must not be accepted.
"Yes, yes, thank you, Mr. Zhao."
"Thank you, sir. Ten percent profit is a lot."
The Mo family members around gathered together and kept saying thank you.
Considering that they have never received any rewards for their previous achievements, it is really great to get this money this time.
The Mo family members around were all extremely grateful. They also had their own families, and the monthly salary from the workshop was just a small amount, so everyone lived a hard life.
I didn't expect to get a reward this time, it's really enough.
Zhao Jun didn't expect that they actually thought this way.
They are all a group of simple and good people.
"Okay, then I won't give it to you. Once the workshop is up and running, I'll have someone send you 10% of the profits every month."
"That's all, thank you so much, sir."
The old man bent over with his back hunched. With this money, his little grandson should be able to go to school.
"You're welcome. I'll be leaving now. I'll send the chosen person over later. I'll trouble you all with the rest."
Zhao Jun was in a hurry and soon left the Mohist school.
She chose to ask Li Si to solve the problem. After all, Li Si was more familiar with Xianyang, and she would feel more at ease if he could find someone.
Now that the skilled technical workers have been dealt with, the only things left are ordinary employees. It's time to go to the Nei Shi Mansion.
"Sir, why did you disappear again? I know you are busy recently, but I have to follow you to protect you."
Qingliu had been waiting at the Nei Shi Mansion since early morning. When she woke up in the morning, she received the news that the master had gone out on his own, which almost made her die of anxiety.
"Qingliu, I've already told the king that he has sent people to protect me. You have to help me with things every day, so how can you stay by my side all the time?"
Zhao Jun had talked with Ying Zheng before and knew that she had someone around her, so asking Qingliu to protect her was just a coincidence.
"I want a capable assistant, not a lackey. Come in quickly. I have something to tell you."
This was the first time that Zhao Jun gathered everyone together since taking office, so to speak, to hold a general meeting.
"Stop talking nonsense and get down to business."
Zhao Jun asked a few commanders to sit down and cleared his throat.
"Everyone knows about the papermaking workshop in Xianyang. Now, first of all, I need everyone to draft a notice to tell the people of Xianyang that the papermaking workshop is hiring employees. They will work from chenshi to youshi, with a break at noon. They will be paid on the 15th of each month, and each person will receive a monthly salary of 40 coins."
The first thing Zhao Jun talked about was recruiting workers. She briefly explained the recruitment requirements and the benefits of the workshop.
This was the first handicraft workshop she built in ancient times, and it could draw on modern factory experience.
"This is the first thing. Wang Zhangling, please leave this matter to you."
Zhao Jun said as he sent the first thing out.
"The second thing is that the papermaking workshop will be under my direct management from now on. Order Bai Zhang, please list the monthly tax bills of the workshop separately." Bai Fang, who was called, nodded in response.
"Third, I've asked the king for a shop in Xianyang. It will be used to sell books and paper. Chief Guo has ordered you to assign your men to manage it. Remember, as this shop is state property, the accounts must be kept clear."
The shop in Xianyang that she had asked for had already been allocated to her by Ying Zheng. He would let the people from the Neishifu manage it for a while. If a merchant from Xianyang came forward later, he would transfer it to someone else.
"One last thing. The workshop will officially open soon. Although I am the direct leader of the workshop, it needs a master to assist me in handling daily affairs, such as summarizing monthly revenue and recruiting workers. I wonder what everyone thinks about the selection of this master."
Zhao Jun already has a favorite candidate, but still wants to hear your opinions.
"Your Excellency, I don't have any particularly good candidates."
The first person to speak was Tu Kang. He was already very busy with his work and did not have many people he could use, so he really did not know who to recommend.
Bai Fang knew that this position was definitely a very important one, but since he was already in charge of taxation, he definitely could not hold this position anymore.
After a while, Wang Deng stood up.
Zhao Jun looked at him. Wang Deng was someone she had worked with for a long time, so his opinions were worth listening to.
"Your Excellency, I think there is someone who is just right." Wang Deng replied.
"Who?" Zhao Jun was also very curious.
"It's Miss Qingliu!"
Qingliu?
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