Song Dynasty Iron Armored Army

Chapter 293 Rebuilding the Paper Workshop

Chen Long recovered quickly, and even though the dangerous period of scarring had passed, he got up and moved around as usual, even wearing a thin long gown, no injuries could be seen on his body.Chen Long loves to wear long gowns, so he got the nickname Changshan Papermaking Long.

Standing on the high platform in the wide drying yard of the paper mill, Chen Long looked at the [-] craftsmen, [-] nurses, and [-] shippers in front of him, filled with emotion.Especially the [-] guards, men in black came over on horseback and burned the workshop. They were responsible, but in the end, the owner of Chai did not blame them, and Director Chen did not blame them either.

Chen Long said: "I have good news for everyone. Dong Ping has been executed by the government on the spot because of stealing people's property and privately dispatching troops, so our paper mill is safe, and no one will disturb us again. "

The cheers were thunderous, and everyone applauded.

"It's great, I can finally go to work with peace of mind," said the workers.

When I was at work, I talked about the hard work and many things, but once I lost my job, I realized that it is not the workshop that needs you, but you that need the workshop. With the little money from the workshop, life can continue.

Chen Long beckoned, and the accountant and porter brought over several money boxes, which were full of copper coins and silver.

"Our workshop is not short of money, there is plenty of money. During this period, the porters and nurses have worked hard to transfer machines and important items. They have worked hard." Chen Long said.

The nursing home and the porters said: "It's all what should be done. Director Chen is polite."

"The bonus is [-] cash per person, come and claim it one by one."

The nursing home and the porters were very happy, and went to register one by one to receive one hundred cash. For an ordinary family, this amount of money is enough to feed rice porridge for a month.

"This month's wages are not missed. From tomorrow, everyone will be on duty. We will start to clean up the garbage and help the masons rebuild the workshop." Chen Long said.

There was thunderous cheers, and everyone was very happy. Many workers, especially female workers, thought that this job was gone, but they didn't expect to continue to work.

At the same time when Chen Long was rewarding the workers and handing out bonuses, the craftsman Xu San, who was eating inside and outside, was found hanged on the crooked neck tree in front of Dongping's house. No one wanted to mention how he died, but everyone knew that it was him. It is not surprising that the secrets of the paper mill machines were leaked.

After reconstruction, the scale of Dongping Paper Mill will be further expanded. Reed is used as raw material in winter and spring, wheat straw is used as raw material in summer, and straw is used as raw material in autumn to make paper.

Chen Long played it beautifully, took out the money to show off, and appeased the workers.

On the pier, dozens of brothers including Ruan Xiaoer were talking with Chailin.

Ruan Xiaoer looked at the money box in front of him and said, "Brother, we didn't do anything to help this matter, so why are we paying bonuses?"

Chai Lin said with a smile: "Chen shopkeeper's approach is very right, because at that time he didn't have the strength to fight hard against Dong Ping. With dozens of people in your fleet, if you fight hard against hundreds of thousands of people, what else can you do except increase casualties? ?”

"That's the truth."

"Just talking about brotherhood and not talking about money is playing hooligans. This is the bonus this time, your five taels of silver, and the other brothers' five hundred Wen each. Arrange to distribute them." Chailin said.

Everyone was very happy. The accountant distributed the money to everyone. Anyone who helped move the machinery and equipment got a share. Hard work deserves money, and good words cannot be spent as money.

Chai Lin said: "Our fleet is too small. There are few ships, few people, and less cargo. We need to expand. Dozens of ships and hundreds of people need a strong capacity."

Ruan Xiaoer said: "Brother, I can't manage so many fleets. If I have more than two hands, I will be confused. It's okay if you let me fight and kill, but it's really confusing to let me manage the fleet."

"Okay, you are in charge of picking out the brothers who dare to risk their lives on the [-]th, and training a team of escorts to protect some important ships. As for daily scheduling and business operations, I will hire another shopkeeper, but these years are full of grass. Chief King, your burden is not light." Chai Lin said.

Ruan Xiaoer said: "Brother, don't worry, the men by the waterside are all very good men, and those who dare to risk their lives are everywhere."

Chai Lin lowered his voice and said to Ruan Xiaoer: "Actually, the 100-man guard team is our navy in Dongping Prefecture, but they cannot wear armor and use long weapons."

A new fleet has been established here in Dongping Prefecture, and ten fast and maneuverable small centipede boats have been purchased. The 20-meter-long and five-meter-wide small centipede boats use the wind when there is wind, and use sculls to run in the canal when there is no wind. It's easy to say, a ship can transport 10,000+ catties of goods, and the cost of water transportation is much, much lower than that of horse and horse transportation.

The recruitment of sailors, personnel training, and various things are quite cumbersome, but there are all kinds of talents in the caravan. As long as the money is in place, can't you worry about building a small fleet?

A few days later, Dongping Mansion was safe and settled down. Ding Dehui, the former commander of the infantry in Dongping City, served as the governor of Dongping Mansion. More than 100 cavalrymen in the original army lost more than 500 people.

Chaijiazhuang, Hujiazhuang, and Lijiazhuang who participated in the assistance were all rewarded.Especially Chailin, who received 500 taels of gold and [-] acres of land, plus the rewards some time ago, Chailin also has [-] acres of land in Dongping Mansion. Make money, or grow vegetables in greenhouses.

In the Dongping government office, the others all went back after receiving the award, Master Jia left Chai Lin alone, and Chai Lin was not polite, drinking the good tea from the kettle casually.

After this battle, the cooperation between Chaijiazhuang and Dongpingfu has strengthened again.

Cheng Wanli is the magistrate, a dignified fourth-rank official, and a thin-skinned scholar, so the negotiation is left to Mr. Jia.

"I've also looked at the official salt in Cangzhou. I can't say anything about the quality. When it comes to the warehouse price, you can tell me." Mr. Jia said.

Chai Lin said: "Don't go to the warehouse, the freight to the warehouse is too high. To Dongpingfu port, my ship goes up the river from the Yellow River, and arrives at Dongping port for delivery. It costs four yuan a catty, which is the limit price. "

"The cost of sea salt is extremely low, and I think it can be lowered." Master Jia still wants to lower the price.

"Qingzhou sea salt has reached the price of seven cents, and Yangzhou's salt will cost six cents. If I lower it again, I will become the public enemy of the whole salt industry. It is a taboo to cut off people's wealth, and I can't do it." Too ruthless, I have to leave something for everyone to eat."

The two quarreled for a long time, almost did not fight, and finally set the price at three and a half Wen to the port, and the government retailed it at the price of 22 Wen a catty, which was much lower than the previous 25 Wen and [-] Wen a catty, and it was considered a profit. Yu Min.In addition, the sales of Chaijiazhuang ironware are expanded. Chaijiazhuang ironware mainly includes hand-pressed wells, cast iron pots, axes, hammers, guillotines, kitchen knives and other daily necessities.The sale of iron products is conducive to improving production efficiency and making people's lives more convenient and prosperous.

After the two negotiated the salt and ironware, Mr. Jia said, "Master Cheng asked me to ask you when the wholesale market next to the wharf will be built, and I haven't seen you start construction yet."

"A month later, construction is everywhere. How can I get so much money? A good paper mill has been burned to the ground, so I don't need to spend money to rebuild it. Labor costs, material costs, transportation costs, why don't you pay for it? , you have to let me take it easy, it’s impossible to eat a fat man in one go.” Chailin complained.

Mr. Jia said: "Okay, I understand your difficulties. In addition, the position of the head of the east of the city you requested has been approved for you. You can recommend someone to take up the post. The jurisdiction area is the wharf, paper mill, grain processing workshop and There are more than a dozen villages nearby. There is a quota of ten people, and only food is four stones per month, and monthly salary is silver."

"I'm starting to talk nonsense again. There are thousands of grasshoppers in the water pool. What's the use of ten arresters? I will raise the salary for one hundred people, and I don't need to pay a penny from the government. Don't worry, I understand the rules, and I won't take them away. I don’t care about people in other places. Can’t you understand what happened this time? Some people don’t want to pluck the wild goose, but to suck the marrow. If you don’t arrange for your own people, how can you let me do business with peace of mind? Don't worry, all my workshops in Chaijiazhuang will not carry Chai characters." Chai Lin said.

Master Jia understands this all too well, these little flies are too scary to knock the bones and suck the marrow one by one.Mr. Jia said: "Okay, let's do it according to your wishes. If you don't want to tolerate sand in the eyes of adults, you don't want to eat cards and squeeze the people."

"Thinking too much, the police team in the east of the city has been established, and Master Cheng and you are welcome to check at any time." Chailin said.

Master Jia said: "Well, what do you mean by inviting me to Zuixianlou for dinner another day?"

"I'm not used to eating from other people's restaurants. I'm worried that they don't wash the dishes. So, I bought a three-story restaurant from the south gate, and it's being remodeled. After the remodeling, it will be my Zuixianlou. "Chai Lin said.

"Okay, then I'll keep that in mind, you're not allowed to renege on debts." Master Jia said, "Besides, Mr. Cheng wants to betroth his daughter to you, do you think you can postpone the marriage in Hu's Village?" Master Jia said.

Chai Lindao: "I'm talking nonsense again. I can't be reliable if I say something. Hu Sanniang is my marriage partner with three matchmakers and six certificates. She is also a comrade-in-arms who fought with me through life and death. Do you think I can abandon it?"

"Although Hu Sanniang is good, she is only the daughter of a landlord's family after all. Master Cheng's daughter is different. Master Cheng is a fourth-rank official and his only daughter. It is a great fortune that you married her. "

"Fame and fortune are nothing but floating clouds. I have seen through it a long time ago. If I want to make money, I can make money that others can't make in a lifetime. I have built a new salt field of [-] mu. As for fame, I have no feelings for the time being." Interest, if I want who can stop me." Chailin said triumphantly.

Master Jia was so angry that he said, "Young man, don't be too arrogant."

"Aren't you angry and called a young man?"

After taking the title deed, Chai Lin ignored Mr. Jia, turned around and left.

(End of this chapter)