"Alright, we'll probably be working together for a long time to come, so let's stop catching up and get down to business."
Zheng Quchi was full of confidence. She said to them, "After the workshop is set up in the next two days, we will go all out to rush to produce the first batch of freight cars. For now, we will call them Black Bear. According to my estimate, the initial goal is to deliver fifteen cars every half month. Except for the craftsmen who must stay to maintain the military camp equipment, everyone else can come and create value."
Fifteen vehicles in half a month?! Isn't that a bit too much?
Shi Hetong and Mu Gaoyi were both stunned by the "small goal" that Madam had set for them to achieve.
"Is Madam planning something big?"
“Of course, small-scale operations can’t solve the livelihood problems of everyone in our Changxunpo camp. I know this is difficult…” She patted them earnestly, entrusting them with an important task: “But things that are easy can’t solve the urgent problem. I trust your abilities, so I’m entrusting this matter to you.”
Zheng Quchi had worked with Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong before and knew their character and ambitions, so she felt comfortable entrusting the car workshop to them.
Shi Hetong and Mu Gaoyi: "..." Madam, even if she changed her face, once it comes to rushing to complete a task, she is still a devilish person who doesn't care about the lives of others. She hasn't changed at all.
"Black Bear? Is this the new car you designed, Madam? Then we're not going to make the Panlong?" Shi Hetong asked curiously.
Zheng Quchi explained: "Panlong is not suitable for mass production. As you know, its production process is complicated. So we first make basic models to open up the market, and then we will auction these collectible and rare models."
Upon hearing this, their faces lit up with joy, and they also breathed a huge sigh of relief.
As long as it's not a "Panlong" (a type of car), for other ordinary cars, even with overtime work and staying up late, the difficulty of delivering fifteen cars in half a month is immediately greatly reduced for skilled craftsmen like them.
Mu Gaoyi wanted to understand some things clearly, so he asked, "Madam, who do you plan to sell these fifteen carts to? Or do you intend to put them in the trading company? If they don't sell, how will we pay the craftsmen's wages, the timber and labor costs for building the carts, and the monthly rent for this workshop?"
Zheng Quchi also knew that if the craftsmen in the military camp were asked to do other work, they would be paid a subsidy, just like the craftsmen hired from outside.
“I’ve already found a seller. As long as the car is of good quality, I won’t have to worry about sales channels… uh, I mean, I won’t have to worry about finding buyers.”
Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong also believed that the carriage designed by the lady must be unique, and the "Panlong" carriage was a living example.
"Since Madam has spoken, we will certainly handle this matter properly," the two solemnly assured each other.
At this moment, Zheng Quchi looked somewhat embarrassed and said apologetically, "However, I don't have the money to pay your wages in advance right now, but I will definitely make up for it in full afterward, so... in the early stages, you still need to persuade them and stabilize their morale."
In fact, Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong knew a little about the current situation in the camp. Now that the general is in trouble, the lady is shouldering the heavy burden alone, and one can imagine how difficult it is for her.
Now, in order to support everyone in Changxunpo Camp, she is trying every means to make money, and for this reason alone, they must help her.
“No problem, we craftsmen all understand that as long as Madam’s business goes well, we won’t have to worry about money in the future,” Shi Hetong replied.
Zheng Quchi thought for a moment and said, "There is one more thing. As you all know, I have a rule that before the workshop officially starts construction, I will draft a contract in advance. The purpose of this contract is to regulate and manage the workshop so as to prevent anyone from breaking the rules and causing significant losses to the workshop or betraying our friends."
The two agreed: "We understand."
"But this time it needs to be more formal. Take all the white contracts from the rental shops with you. After they've all signed them, I'll trouble you two to take them to the county government for official stamping so they'll be legally certified as red contracts. I'll keep one copy, and they can keep the other themselves."
This time, the car manufacturing project is a long-term endeavor, so she naturally wants to handle things carefully and seriously. At the same time, she is doing this to serve as a warning to everyone.
Shi Hetong guessed what his wife meant, and he nodded emphatically, saying, "You are so thoughtful, Madam. We will get on with it right away."
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Zheng Quchi thought the matter could be resolved simply like that, but by noon the next day, Mu Gaoyi hurriedly came to her: "Madam, things have become a bit troublesome."
Zheng Quchi frowned: "What happened? What trouble is there?"
Mu Gaoyi quickly told her that the transformation from a "white contract" to a "red contract" was not free; relevant taxes had to be paid.
The term "white contract" refers to a contract that has not been registered with the government, while a contract that has been registered with the government is called a "red contract".
After the buyer and seller signed the "white contract," it was verified by the government and taxes were paid. The government then handled the relevant procedures and affixed the officially printed contract tail to the "white contract."
Zheng Quchi's approach to business was based on modern management models plus her own speculation. She had never been a businesswoman before, so when it came to actually implementing it, she found that she didn't understand much at all.
In particular, since she is now planning to immerse herself in the ancient business world, she knows even less.
"How much will it cost?" she asked.
However, Mu Gaoyi shook his head at her: "This money is still a small amount, Madam, don't rush. I also inquired about some other things. It turns out that if we want to open a car workshop and sell cars, we have to report to the government first."
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