Chapter 829 832. Merchants
Gu Wenheng and the other person had already discussed it. The industries under their control were very eye-catching, so they took this opportunity to sell some of them off.
But now that they see these people really jumping in, they still feel uncomfortable.
Gu Wenheng, "Have you arranged everything?"
Jin Qianqian, "I have already instructed the shopkeepers in various places that if there is any unusual movement from these people, they will close all the shops and sell the items inside at a low price.
As for the local employees, the shopkeeper will also give them some severance pay.
After the shopkeepers from all over the country finish their work, they will return to Fu County. However, this will increase the number of people under my command. Do you think we should make arrangements for the next matter in advance?"
Gu Wenheng asked again, "Are you really going to let the second brother take over this business?"
Jin Qianqian was also helpless, "I originally thought that except for keeping some shops, I would close all the others, and these managers could go to manage the farms, or buy more farms at most, but that kid liked it, so I wanted to give all these people to him.
Don't you know all this in your heart? Don't think I don't know the secret recipes you secretly wrote."
Over the years, the couple has indeed attracted a lot of attention.
Especially the wealth in Jin Qianqian's hands. If it weren't for the natural disasters and man-made disasters in recent years, Jin Qianqian would have tried her best to donate it. Who knows how much gossip it would have caused.
At this critical moment of the transition of imperial power, it is normal for some people to take advantage of the situation.
In addition, Gu Wenheng has to observe mourning for three years, which is undoubtedly a great opportunity for those who are interested.
Gu Wenheng, "I have re-issued an identity for Cancan. When he goes out in the future, he will use this identity. Although it will be a little difficult at the beginning, it will give him a lot of room for development."
If he were to go out as the young master of the Gu family, he would probably be targeted as soon as this business showed any sign of success.
Jin Qianqian also had her own plans, "He has to observe mourning for this year, I plan to call back all the shopkeepers who are away and let Cancan find a way to win them over.
As for what you are going to give him, it is better to wait for a while, not now."
Gu Wenheng, "I'll listen to you. I'm afraid some people will be disappointed this time. Even if they get the shop, it will just be an empty shell.
But are you really determined to hand in the soap recipe?"
Jin Qianqian, "Of course. If these people want to snatch things from me, it depends on whether I am willing or not."
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The manor under Bai Jinglie's name has been very busy these days.
"My Lord, all places are trying to squeeze out Madam Gu's shop. With so many places trying to squeeze out Madam Gu's shop at the same time, their business should be unable to continue. I think they will soon receive the news. Do you think we should do something else?"
Xu Yangguang sat on the right side of the main seat with a smile on his face.
Just now, a letter came from one of his retainers, saying that the Gu family shop on their territory has been closed for several days.
Now we are just waiting to see when Madam Gu can no longer bear it and wants to transfer the shop.
“Remember to tell your people not to act rashly for the time being.
Even if the other party is selling at a low price, you cannot go over and take advantage of it at this moment.
At the same time, they have to keep an eye on it, and if anyone bumps into it, remember to give a warning. "
Bai Jinglie touched the jade ring in his hand and felt very happy.
There are indeed opportunities everywhere in this world, and Gu Wenheng's period of mourning can be regarded as his chance.
He wanted to take over the property under Madam Gu's name, and he also wanted to seize Gu Wenheng's royal favor.
As long as these industries are in hand, many things can be done.
“Of course, it’s just that Madam Gu’s subordinates are very tight-lipped. I have promised a large sum of money, but still no one is willing to give in.
Lord Bai, I heard that Lord Gu personally shared the glass recipe with you. I think you know them better than us.
You see, maybe you should come forward at the right opportunity..."
"Master Xu," Bai Jinglie interrupted Xu Yangguang, "I don't believe your father didn't tell you about what happened back then. Even if you hadn't entered the officialdom back then, you're sitting here now, so it's impossible that you don't know about it.
If you really want to cooperate, don't bring up some things or words in inappropriate places."
Xu Yangguang nodded with a smile, but said insincerely, "Look at my memory. After all, this idea was proposed by Lord Bai, so I think we have a plan to deal with it.
Otherwise, if we only take down some empty shells, we will have a hard time explaining to His Highness later."
Bai Jinglie, "...This is natural..."
Xu Yanguang, "What a pity, my father has been sending people to keep an eye on Gu Wenheng for years, but he is too cautious and we haven't been able to catch him until now.
Such people cannot be used and can only be abandoned.
Lord Bai, if we really succeed in this, will this old fox Gu Wenheng be able to tolerate it?"
"Master Xu, just say what you want to say," Bai Jinglie saw through his thoughts at a glance, "After all, we are all in the same boat now. You don't think that you can just leave someone there and not care about him after you offend him?
It's a pity that I haven't received the emperor's favor in recent years, and I have few people to use. I still need your support."
"I was really surprised that Lord Bai asked for someone right away." Xu Yangguang sneered, "Is he planning to come up with an idea and take the lion's share? Aren't you worried that I will have a hard time explaining it later?"
Bai Jinglie sighed, "Lord Xu is wrong. It's not that I want to occupy the ministers, but there are other people involved. Otherwise, the Wu'an Marquisate would not be able to do this."
Xu Yangguang narrowed his eyes and looked at Bai Jinglie, "This is also the purpose of my coming today. Since it is a cooperation, there is no need for Lord Bai to be so secretive. Please call the others as well so that we can discuss it better."
"They are all businessmen who are afraid of offending His Highness and Lord Xu. Anyway, these people have no power, but they do have good connections. Look, in just a few days, they have forced the other party to close down." Bai Jinglie naturally would not introduce anyone, otherwise he would be kicked out in the next step.
Fortunately, he did not attract attention when he went to the capital before. This time, he properly settled the people and made some arrangements so that no one would be able to find out.
Xu Yangguang chuckled. He didn't believe his words at all. For the sake of profit, he would tolerate him for a while. "Then I wonder what Lord Bai is going to do next? What does he need manpower to do?"
Bai Jinglie, "I have already deployed personnel in Fu County, so it would not be wise to go in now.
But you'd better send someone to keep an eye on the surrounding area, and it's best to intercept all the news in advance.
Otherwise, given how smart those two are, we might not be able to accomplish our goal."
Xu Yanguang, “It seems that Lord Bai has a deep prejudice against Gu Wenheng.
Are you sure that as long as we guard the surrounding area, we won't get any news from Gu Wenheng?"
Bai Jinglie, "...I am still confident in this. Lord Xu, please think about how to get the secret recipe."
(End of this chapter)
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