"How's it going? Su's Cloth Shop hasn't responded yet?"
Yipin Pavilion, in a luxurious box.
A middle-aged man with a big belly and rich clothes looked at the servant who had just entered and asked.
Sitting at the same table with him were two other businessmen, both of whom were big cloth merchants in Jinling.
"Back to the master, there is no reply yet."
The servant replied.
Hearing this, Gu Zhengde's face became a little gloomy, and he snorted coldly: "It seems that he is still determined to give up."
Another businessman worried: "There won't be any changes, right?"
"impossible!"
Gu Zhengde was full of confidence, "They have no choice. If it is really made public, it will not do them any good. Gu and Mr. Cao say hello, and we will unite with other cloth shops, and they will have no choice but to hand over the looms."
The two nodded, indeed.
Three hundred thousand pieces of cloth, this is a huge amount. Once the superiors know that the cost can be reduced again, Su's Cloth Store will definitely hand over the textile machines.
And once the official comes forward, Su's Clothing Village has no choice at all.
Of course, the three people here are not willing to see this scene. They hope to obtain textile machines first, take the opportunity to eliminate small cloth merchants, and monopolize the Jiangnan cloth industry.
At this time, Wei Baohua, the owner of Tianhua Buzhuang, said: "Otherwise, we will take the initiative to talk to Su Mingyue and give us more benefits. Lin Jieyuan can stand up for our businessman. If it is not necessary, Wei does not want to cause too much trouble. "
"Boss Wei's words are different."
Cai Jiesheng, the owner of Qianse Cloth Shop, said, "Do you really think he is complaining for us? No, he is just complaining for his two wives, and the businessman is just being used as a weapon by him."
"good!"
Gu Zhengde continued, "It sounds grand, but in fact it is just for his own selfishness and to win people's hearts. If he is really so generous, why doesn't he make the loom public?"
"well said!"
Cai Jiesheng echoed, "If they do this, many cloth shops in Jinling will no longer be able to survive, and many people's jobs will be ruined. They must be asked to hand over their looms."
Gu Zhengde said: "It seems they won't be able to make up their mind without forcing them."
As he said that, he glanced at the servant and said: "Go! Tell the people at Su's Cloth Village that they only have three days. Once the three days are over, the one who will come to them will be the Jiangning Weaving Bureau."
Gu Zhengde was full of confidence, because regardless of whether the other party agreed or not, he had decided on the textile machine.
It is naturally better if the other party agrees and can seize the opportunity.
If you don't agree, that's okay. If you expose this matter, the higher-ups will naturally come forward. He will also be able to obtain textile machines. With the strong strength of Changlong Cloth Shop and his status as an imperial merchant, he can still stabilize the other cloth shops.
Changlong Buzhuang never suffered any losses and could be said to be in an invincible position.
"yes!"
The servants took the order and left.
Wei Baohua also stood up and said, "Wei will leave first."
"Boss Wei seems a little hesitant!"
After he left, Cai Jiesheng said playfully.
Gu Zhengde chuckled, "Lao Wei has always been like this. He always looks forward and backward when doing things. This time it's probably because of his daughter."
"Wei Zixin?"
Cai Jiesheng asked in confusion, "What does it have to do with her?"
Gu Zhengde chuckled and said, "It's not because of the Women's Federation. You don't know that that girl from the Lao Wei family has always been restless. It is said that she has joined the Women's Federation, and she is also one of the most active ones."
"But it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter whether there is Lao Wei or not. If he hadn't also received the news, Gu might not have taken him with him."
Naturally, the fewer people know about textile machines, the better, so that we can seize the opportunity.
As for the so-called three-day period, it was just a means of coercion. He believed that Su Clan Buzhuang knew how to choose, whether to hand it over for free or to exchange for some benefits. Anyone who was not a fool would know this.
Here, Gu Zhengde and Gu Zhengde are extremely proud.
On the other side, Wei Baohua had already returned home with a lot of worries.
"Dad! You're back!"
A pretty young woman was about to go out.
"What association are you going to again?"
Wei Baohua had a cold face.
Wei Zixin replied: "Dad! What kind of association is that? It's called the Women's Federation. It's designed to solve problems for women."
Wei Baohua said: "What problems have you solved every day?"
Wei Zixin said: "That's a lot. Help them find jobs, help them stand up if they are bullied, provide support to those in need, etc.!"
"Where did you get the money? You don't know how to..."
"Dad! What are you thinking about!"
Wei Zixin said dissatisfied, "The Su family's cloth shop gave some money, and the third lady also gave a lot in the name of the Song family. Then Qinhuai Bayan and many brothel girls donated a lot, as well as some rich ladies in the city."
"If you want to donate more, the president won't agree, unless you can prove that you didn't hide it from your family..."
"We used the money to set up the Women's Federation Fund and manage it uniformly. Everyone's donation is recorded in the book. The president said that the Women's Federation is in its infancy for the time being, and there may not be no opportunities to make money in the future. If possible, we will pay it back in the years to come. Everyone."
"Your daughter, I will be responsible for managing these accounts now. I won't tell you anymore. I'm going to school."
Wei Zixin raised his legs to leave.
Wei Baohua was startled, "What school?"
Wei Zixin replied: "What kind of school can it be? Of course it is a women's school. The president said that although the Women's Federation has been established, the first thing to liberate women's minds is to study."
"So we established the first girls' school. Regardless of age or status, as long as you want to learn and have time to learn, you can go. There is no tuition fee."
"Many female gentlemen in the school are talented girls from White Deer Academy. They are all volunteers. The president will also teach in person. However, the school is still under construction and has not officially started yet."
"It is said that Lin Jieyuan will also come to teach after the school is officially announced in a few days."
"Dad! I really don't have time to talk to you."
Wei Baohua glared at his daughter and said, "Then let's talk as we walk and take dad to your Women's Federation Association."
"ah?"
Wei Zixin was stunned for a moment, "You are a grown man, what are you doing there?"
Wei Baohua snorted: "Isn't Lin Jieyuan a man? He can go, why can't dad? Dad just wants to see what you are doing there and whether you are not doing your job properly."
After saying this, Wei Zixin immediately refused.
She had never felt that she was so on track and had such a sense of mission as she did now.
"Just go!"
Immediately, the two came to the Women's Federation Association, a rather spacious courtyard. Although it was relatively simple, it was quite complete.
Not far away is the Women's School, which is still under construction, but there are already women teaching and attending classes nearby. Although there are not many people, the atmosphere is very good.
Wei Baohua frowned.
Just at this moment, Qin Kexin came over.
"President!"
Wei Zixin rushed forward to greet him, and Wei Baohua followed behind.
Qin Kexin was slightly surprised, and just as he was about to ask, Wei Baohua took the lead and said, "Miss Qin, can we have a chat?"
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