Chapter 450 Who Should Tea Garden Listen to From Now on
Jiang Mingyuan turned around and looked at Mu Nanzhao, and his bright and cheerful smile suddenly turned into a dull look.
He bowed and saluted, "I pay my respects to the Regent."
Mu Nanzhao had already walked over and waved his hand, "Hey, County Magistrate Jiang, there's no need to be so polite."
"I am not here for official business today, County Magistrate Jiang, please feel free."
Jiang Mingyuan silently straightened his body and thought, not for work? Oh, that's right.
Sister Xixi is the big boss of this tea garden, so it seems reasonable for Mu Nanzhao to come here to supervise.
It’s like... the boss lady?
Jiang Mingyuan was also surprised by his sudden idea.
He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and reflected on himself: In public, the Regent is an honest official, appoints people based on their merits, and his abilities are impeccable. He is indeed worthy of being the head of all officials. As a subordinate, I should not disrespect my superiors.
Personally, as a scholar, how could I have such harsh thoughts just because of momentary jealousy?
It’s not right. It’s really not right.
The mule cart went up the gentle slope.
Gu Xixi had already seen Jiang Mingyuan and Mu Nanzhao here in advance. She got out of the car and walked towards them with a smile.
Mu Nanzhao smiled at Gu Xixi and glanced at Jiang Mingyuan out of the corner of his eye, unable to help but feel puzzled again.
Wasn't this man smiling as bright as a spring breeze just now? Why did he frown and look as bitter and resentful as if Gu Xixi was about to walk in front of him?
Before Mu Nanzhao could see through whether Jiang Mingyuan had any hidden tricks up his sleeve.
Shitou had already passed Gu Xixi and ran over laughing, "Why is Mr. Mu here again!"
Mu Nanzhao had to put aside other thoughts for the time being and smiled at Shitou, "Are you unhappy that I'm going home?"
Shitou chuckled a few times, "Happy!"
"It's not just me who is happy. Sister Xixi is happy, Grandma Zhang is happy, and Grandpa Langzhong is happy! Everyone is happy, Sister Jingjing is happy too, so the whole family is happy!"
The road was bumpy, and Gu Xixi and Lu Jing took one step forward and one step back before they finally got to the road.
Gu Xixi laughed and said, "Shitou can't stop talking about Gaoxing. I'm almost dizzy listening to him."
As she spoke, she bowed to Jiang Mingyuan and said, "Brother Zichu, you have worked hard recently."
Several people looked at the stone and laughed.
Jiang Mingyuan returned the greeting with a smile, "It's not hard, this is the job of the government office."
He glanced at Mu Nanzhao, and a hint of bitterness still rose in his heart.
In the past, Gu Xixi treated Mu Nanzhao quite politely.
But now, Gu Xixi was still polite to Jiang Mingyuan, but not so polite to Mu Nanzhao.
Jiang Mingyuan certainly understood the changes and the reasons for the obvious differences.
So he took the initiative to turn to official business, took out a booklet and handed it to Gu Xixi first.
"There are 45 hired workers in total, including five cooks and maids who are responsible for cooking."
"This booklet records everyone's name, identity, and corresponding daily wages."
"This was done by the county yamen chief clerk and his subordinates. Do you understand it clearly?"
Gu Xixi took it and flipped through it, nodding with a smile, "It's clear at a glance."
"The county yamen's chief clerk is naturally the most professional in handling documents and account books."
She looked at Jiang Mingyuan and said, "I will send ten days' wages to the county government tomorrow."
"Since it is the county government that is recruiting workers, I will not interfere with the payment of wages."
"If it's not finished in ten days, I'll send it again."
Under normal circumstances, there is no government office that doesn't like to collect money.
Powerful people naturally have many connections.
With so much silver money, even if it just passes through your hands, it can make money in just three or two days.
Jiang Mingyuan disagreed, "You should be the one to pay the wages. You are the boss of the tea garden."
"Aren't you going to recruit formal tea garden workers in the future?"
He did not shy away from saying that he was thinking about Gu Xixi, and he said it openly.
"Establishing prestige early will be beneficial to your future endeavors."
After a brief thought, Gu Xixi understood Jiang Mingyuan's good intentions.
Once the tea garden is up and running, we will definitely recruit long-term local workers.
The advantage is that food and accommodation are not included, the wages are not high, and the cost is lower.
The disadvantages are also obvious. They are all locals and tend to form small groups.
It may not be easy to manage.
Especially since Gu Xixi is still an unmarried young girl.
From the perspective of ordinary people, those who don’t understand her will inevitably look down on her at first.
Therefore, as a big boss, Gu Xixi needs to make plans early if he wants to win the support of the people.
Paying wages is one of the opportunities to establish.
After all, copper coins are visible and tangible, and are the simplest and most intuitive stimulation.
Regardless of whether these current workers will be able to work in the tea garden in the future.
After all, this is the way to tie Gu Xixi's reputation to the tea garden and spread the news as soon as possible.
We need to let the locals know who will have the final say over the newly built large tea garden in Qingtian County?
Gu Xixi thought for a moment and said, "Okay, since it's daily wages, I'll pay it myself for the first time today."
Jiang Mingyuan nodded, "I know you are busy. Before this project is completed, there is no agricultural technology in the tea garden."
"You don't have to run every day just to get paid."
"We can use the reward as an excuse this time."
"How about Boss Gu paying everyone one day's wages in advance and then following the original rules?"
The government office has made it clear to the employees that they will be paid on a daily basis, but the bill will be settled at the end.
We count each person's working hours and settle wages the next day as soon as the work period is completed without any delay.
Because the county government acted as guarantor and the salary was good.
Of course, those who were able to sign the contract in the end had no objection to this.
Seeing that Jiang Mingyuan had considered everything so carefully, Gu Xixi was willing to do whatever she wanted.
She thanked him solemnly and said with sincere admiration, "In terms of employing people and handling affairs, I am far inferior to Brother Zichu."
"I will have to listen to Brother Zichu more in the future."
Jiang Mingyuan laughed and shook his head, "Forget it. If I had just met you not long ago, I would have believed your flattering words."
"You didn't mention some things yourself. I'm afraid you have some concerns and don't want me to be embarrassed."
The yamen was overcrowded with staff. Jiang Mingyuan was an official, and he had dozens of clerks of varying ranks under him.
If these people cannot actively support or are passive and lazy.
I am afraid that the county magistrate will find it difficult to do his job.
Gu Xixi was aware of the "unspoken rules" and that's why she suggested paying ten days' wages to the county government.
The purpose is to give the people in the county government some benefits.
It can not only ensure the smooth development of the tea garden, but also be of some help to Jiang Mingyuan's career.
But we are all smart people, so it is enough to make things clear to this extent.
Gu Xixi just smiled and said, "I didn't think that much, it's Brother Zichu who is too meticulous."
Jiang Mingyuan looked at her with a smile, but there was an unquestionable power in his eyes.
"Xixi is very confident in her farming skills."
"How can I not be able to do my job well and make you worry about me?"
Lu Jing listened with great interest, and suddenly glanced at Mu Nanzhao with some worry.
strangeness!
The boss and Lord Jiang were discussing matters, but the Regent was just watching quietly beside them, not in a hurry at all?
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