Wen Xiuzhu also learned a lot about modern advertising methods from Shu Xiaohan, which was enlightening for him and gave him many new ideas. If it weren't for the limitations of the system, he felt that he could go out and make a name for himself right now.
The next day, the entire Xu family moved to the inn. It was only then that Gu Yuzhi realized that the Xu family had a wide variety of jobs, not just kitchen staff and waiters. Xu Mama's youngest brother was even an accountant!
Gu Yuzhi's mouth was agape as he listened to what Granny Xu was saying.
He turned to look at Chief Secretary Xie and saw that Chief Secretary Xie was holding the indentures of all the Xu family members. He asked about them and found that they were all death contracts.
Chief Secretary Xie laughed and said, "The Xu family used to work on the estate. Many of Granny Xu's brothers married girls from the estate, so the population is quite large. In addition, the estate is larger than the inn, and the Xu family members are almost everywhere on the estate."
That's great, we don't even have to worry about the accounts anymore!
Gu Yuzhi nodded repeatedly, feeling as if he had found a treasure.
He smiled, his eyes crinkling, and then Xie Changshi continued, "The inns can only accommodate a small number of people, so I thought I'd have them negotiate and send some people to the two inns on the main road."
Xie Changshi's original idea was to transfer people from these inns to the inns in Xinliang after Xinliang was built in two years, but now he thinks it might not be that easy.
Your Highness is incredibly lucky; you've contributed two new types of grain and now you've discovered cotton.
Once cotton is widely available next year, Your Highness's reputation will reach new heights.
Chief Secretary Xie was also quite pleased with himself: "Your Highness, would you like to visit Xinliang next time you have a day off? The loom will arrive in two days. By the time Your Highness visits, the cloth shop should have woven some cotton cloth."
Not to mention His Highness, even he was very curious about what the cloth woven from this cotton would look like.
Textile workers say that although the cotton fabric is not as comfortable and lustrous as the silk fabric, it should be more durable.
Gu Yuzhi nodded repeatedly: "Great, great. Mr. Huo can go next time he has a day off. We can have Mr. Huo meet with the Huo family army and discuss the arrangements."
Speaking of this, Gu Yuzhi suddenly remembered the list that Marshal Huo had handed over last time: "Chief Secretary Xie, have you been in contact with Mr. Huo's deputy general? Is he still reliable?"
It should be reliable, right?
Chief Secretary Xie sighed: "It's quite a coincidence. This man works as a head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) at a镖局 (bodyguard/escort agency) in Qizhou and knows Guard Qi. I had Guard Qi test him a little. This man is very cautious and speaks very carefully. Guard Qi, on the other hand, almost got tricked."
It is important to understand that things on the battlefield can change in an instant, and even a small incident can change the course of the war. Therefore, a general must not only be able to lead troops into battle, but also be able to use strategies, coordinate the overall situation, and always maintain the upper hand on the ever-changing battlefield.
Therefore, Marshal Huo's deputy naturally needed to be quick-witted.
Although Guard Qi was from a noble family and had seen some intrigue since childhood, he was still quite inexperienced compared to someone like Marshal Huo's deputy general.
Chief Secretary Xie recounted the exchange between the two men in a low voice, which amazed Gu Yuzhi.
He thought about it carefully. If he heard these words, how would he react? It seemed he wouldn't even be as good as Guard Qi!
Gu Yuzhi puffed out his cheeks and casually asked, "You said the deputy general is the head of the escort agency, so could we poach him to the Wen family's escort agency?"
His idea was very simple: as long as someone became the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of his镖局 (bodyguard/escort agency), they would practically be one of his own.
The next moment, Chief Secretary Xie said with a strange expression, "The escort agency that this deputy general works for is under the name of Li's Trading Company."
Gu Yuzhi...
For the first time, he experienced what it meant to be speechless, as Teacher Shu had described.
No wonder Xie Changshi still couldn't determine whether this deputy general was reliable or not after so many days.
Gu Yuzhi pouted and said, "It would be great if Marshal Huo could show up."
He knew, of course, that Marshal Huo not only couldn't show his face, but also had to hide in Xinliang under an assumed name.
But to his surprise, Xie Changshi suddenly had an idea. He stepped forward and whispered a few words to Gu Yuzhi, who then nodded his head little by little, his eyes growing brighter and brighter, and his mouth stretching into a grin.
After Chief Clerk Xie finished speaking, Gu Yuzhi gave a thumbs up and said, "Let's do as Chief Clerk Xie says."
Chief Secretary Xie nodded in agreement, but just as he was about to leave, he remembered Li Yanping and turned back to say, "Your Highness, the people I sent out have returned with news that Li Yanping has been checking accounts and raising money in preparation for the salt permits in half a month."
Gu Yuzhi's eyes lit up instantly at the mention of Li Yanping.
snort!
This is his mortal enemy.
Moreover, Li Yanping is too petty; he doesn't allow others to do business just because he does it himself.
He insisted on doing it, and not only did he want to do it, he wanted to do it better than him!
Gu Yuzhi snorted twice and sat up straight: "We haven't gotten our revenge on Li Yanping for scheming against us last time!"
Manager Wen said that you should never suffer a loss when eating anything, and that saying "suffering a loss is a blessing" is just a way to fool honest people.
Chief Secretary Xie nodded: "I have already sent someone to inform Vice Minister Su, asking him to inquire which department of the Ministry of Revenue is in charge of salt permits. If possible, we can start with the salt permits."
Although he didn't intend for the young prince to come into contact with salt permits right now, he wanted to start with salt permits so that Li Yanping could also experience what it was like to be overwhelmed with problems.
Gu Yuzhi made two "oh" sounds, scratched his head, and said, "I remember that the Minister of Revenue was promoted after my brother ascended the throne. The previous Minister of Revenue seemed to have committed many crimes and was beheaded."
However, at that time, he learned that he was to be exiled to the northern desert, and his mind was in turmoil. He had no interest in whether or not the Minister of Revenue had been replaced. He spent his days either listening to his mother's instructions or clinging to her and acting spoiled...
He suddenly exclaimed, "Master Xie, do you think it's possible that the salt permits for Li's Trading Company were purchased from that former Minister of Revenue?"
If that's the case, with a new Minister of Revenue, it might not be easy for Li's Trading Company to buy so many salt permits again.
He covered his mouth and chuckled, then felt something was amiss: "But although Li's Trading Company has gained a foothold in the northern desert with its salt licenses, it has indeed made the price of salt in the northern desert cheaper than before."
If Li Ji Trading Company is no longer allowed to obtain salt permits, and the northern desert continues to buy salt from southern merchants as before, wouldn't that make it even more expensive?
Gu Yuzhi was very conflicted...
He said silently, "Although I really want Li's Trading Company to suffer, I don't think it's a good idea if it makes people buy more expensive salt."
After hearing his words, Wen Xiuzhu quickly opened his folding fan and said with a smile, "Your Highness, haven't you ever thought about using your status as a prince to obtain salt permits?"
Gu Yuzhi's face showed shock...
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