"Mr. Zhao, we have reached an agreement here, but Mr. Zhao, please don't forget that besides those of us here, there are many iron workshops in Tokyo."
"If they are related and take over the job from the top scholar, wouldn't our work be in vain?"
"Shopkeeper Chen, what are you talking about? Except for those of us here, most of the other iron workshops are not as good as me in terms of strength and background."
"Even if the top scholar dares to leave the matter to them, can they really do it?"
"Don't forget that Mr. Zhao, the head of the outfit, is here. If Mr. Zhao raises his voice, the entire iron industry will crowd out that workshop. What's more, there are still these wealthy coal businessmen here."
Such an explanation finally made the big guys in the dry iron industry breathe a sigh of relief.
Yes, the voices of industry associations are influenced by them, and the fuel industry also has a very good relationship with them.
It couldn't be easier to win this big business, even if someone really takes the lead, haha...
Without fuel, they played chicken and went to the coal-producing areas to haul it themselves.
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Zhu Que, a businessman from She County on Jiangnan East Road (renamed Huizhou in the late Northern Song Dynasty).
This is already the tenth year since he came to Bianliang, Tokyo, the political and economic center of the Song Dynasty.
Relying on his ability to write and do calculations, he started working as a bookkeeper and has become a famous and capable shopkeeper in Bianliang, Tokyo with his clever mind.
Zhu Que, who has already accumulated connections and considerable wealth, is ready to return to his hometown with his wife and children, hoping to make a fortune after returning.
Unexpectedly, someone came to the door and was willing to pay a lot of money to hire him as the shopkeeper of a company called Kaifeng Metal Workshop.
The owner turned out to be the most famous courtesan in Goulan in Tokyo, the teacher girl of Fanlou.
With such a person with great hands and eyes in the background, he must be able to do things on his own and be able to use his talents to a greater extent.
Moreover, the money given by the teacher girl was quite generous, which made Zhu Que decide to stay a little longer and work hard.
Today, I received news from my boss and came all the way from the shop to Fanlou.
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Under the guidance of the steward, Zhu Que, who had just turned thirty this year and was in the prime of life, entered the house where the master girl lived alone.
Then he saw a green gauze girl with beautiful features and slim figure coming gracefully. It was Lu Qi, the confidant of Miss Shishi.
After Manager Deng and Na Luqi murmured in low voices, they turned their heads and said hello to Shopkeeper Zhu.
"Okay, I hope the shopkeeper can go in by himself, Deng will just wait here."
Zhu Que cupped his hands towards Manager Deng, and then followed Lu Qi towards the attic in the distance.
When I arrived outside the attic, I could already hear the melodious whistle coming from inside the attic...
This sweet and faint sound made Zhu Que smile with joy. He was truly worthy of being the number one oiran in the Song Dynasty.
I originally thought that this Shishi girl was stunningly beautiful and famous for her singing and dancing. Unexpectedly, she was actually very good at playing Xiao.
There must be such a delicate beauty, holding up her white lotus-like arms and playing the flute, with beautiful eyes looking forward to the beautiful scene.
With a rippling feeling in his heart, Zhu Que couldn't help but walk three minutes faster, following Lu Qi to the door of the attic.
As soon as he raised his eyes, he saw a little baby sitting lazily behind the desk in the attic.
Pothos, whom I had met once before, was patiently cutting the fruits in front of me into small pieces and feeding them into the little baby's mouth.
And Miss Shishi is there right now, holding up her jade arms like white lotus roots, blowing a jade whistle.
This immediately made Zhu Que feel confused in the wind. Is this the same teacher girl who was as noble and reserved as an iceberg in front of him?
"Miss, the shopkeeper is here..."
Seeing Shopkeeper Zhu's expression, Lu Qi couldn't help but raise the corner of her mouth, quickly stepped inside and whispered a reminder.
Only then did Miss Shishi stop playing, and her eyes fell on Gao Zhang, the young man.
"Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan, he is already here..."
"Xiao Gao No. 1 Scholar?" Zhu Que couldn't help but his eyes lit up when he heard this name that had been so popular in Bianliang City, Tokyo these days.
No wonder he was treated like this, it turned out to be this prodigy literary star.
Zhu Que heard that the mother of this prodigy, Huang, dreamed of the stars in the sky coming into her arms when she was pregnant with her child.
Moreover, it is said that this Wenquxing star has been able to pick up the language as soon as he landed, and he has learned to speak quickly. In short, there are many rumors that sound incredible.
It was really hard to tell, but fortunately, I finally saw the real person now.
Looking at his handsome young face and his sunny and friendly expression when he smiles, it really makes people like him a lot.
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After Zhu Que paid tribute to the famous prodigy champion in Tokyo, he sat down carefully.
"Thank you, shopkeeper, Miss Shishi has already talked to me. She happens to have an ironworks workshop and wants to take over some work."
"Exactly, the boss ordered the villain to prepare the workshop, and now it has begun to take shape. Now, the workshop is fully equipped.
Thirty skilled blacksmiths were recruited, and their apprentices totaled nearly one hundred and fifty. "
Zhu Que was very confident. Unexpectedly, Ms. Shishi from the Dong family actually had a channel to find Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan, and it seemed that she was planning to take the project from him.
Zhu Que heard yesterday that officials had issued an edict to implement outsourcing of the Song Dynasty's ordnance.
The young top scholar in front of him was the person in charge. Before, Zhu Que was still thinking about whether he should give advice to this boss who had great hands and eyes.
Let's see if she can get Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan and get some projects from him. After all, the amount of ordnance is huge. If she can get some, it will be a big profit.
As a result, when I came here today, I saw that the young top pick had obviously lost himself in the gentle countryside of his employer.
Zhu Que had to admire his boss's ability. It really ranges from an eighty-year-old man to an eight-year-old child.
They can't escape the five-fingered mountain of Miss Shishi, who has the power to bind a chicken.
This kind of charming charm, when used in this business, can really go anywhere.
Just when Zhu Que forced out an honest and respectful smile, his mind was filled with some not-so-serious things.
The young top scholar in front of him nodded towards himself, picked up a piece of rice paper filled with words placed on the table and handed it over.
"Okay, in that case, let's take a look at this contract first..."
Zhu Que quickly stretched out his hands and took it respectfully, his eyes quickly glanced at the paper a few times, and his eyes were fixed on the paper.
My little heart, which had always been calm and unfazed by changes, started to beat like crazy at this moment.
(End of chapter)
