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Zhu Shanchang echoed: "Mr. Zhuge's words are true insights."

Wang Qidao: "Talent is indeed important."

Zhugefeng continued: "Now the second younger brother's subordinates, although I, Zhu Xiancheng, Xiao Xianwei, and many people from the Zhuge family participate, in fact, this talent is far from enough."

"If you want to achieve great things, you must have enough talents."

"When you leave Nanyang County and your strength goes further, you can calmly control the situation. You won't be able to control the overall situation because no one will help you after you get promoted."

"The land of Qingzhou used to be a place where the literary style flourished and talents gathered. What's more, there are many warriors in Yanzhao, and Qingzhou is no exception. Therefore, after the scholars and warriors in Qingzhou go south, it is an excellent opportunity to gather talents."

Zhugefeng said: "This is my third point of arrangement, to attract talents as much as possible. In short, to attract talents to the maximum. Only in this way can we have a foundation for our foothold and a foundation for future development."

Zhu Shanchang praised: "Mr. Zhuge is talented, I am convinced."

He is even more convinced by Zhuge Feng.

Because at the moment, the analysis proposed by Zhuge Feng is the most correct strategy.

It is the route of the future.

Wang Qi nodded and said, "Brother, what about the fourth point?"

Zhugefeng continued: "Fourth, increase the purchase and hoarding of grain. People who have no foresight must have near-term worries. Right now, we do have a batch of grain. After all, the Xun family in Yingchuan gave a batch of grain, and because they wiped out the Mongolian The bandits captured Zhai Feizhou and got a batch of food. But the food is the least consumed."

"The more people there are, the more food they consume every day."

"At this time, we must prepare early."

"Once the food is gone, the development of Nanyang and everything in Nanyang will return to its original shape. Even Nanyang itself will be in trouble and it will be difficult to develop."

Zhuge Feng continued: "It's only November now, and it's still far away from next year's autumn harvest. Especially in the cold winter months, people have no food and are more likely to starve to death. They can only rely on the government to help them."

"The top priority is to continue to buy food. No matter what method is used, the food must be adequate. If there is not enough food, nothing can be done."

"On the battlefield, soldiers and horses go before food and grass are used. On the ground, food is the source of stability. If the people have food, they will not make chaos. Once there is no food, there will be turmoil."

Zhuge Feng said: "Moreover, the food problem is a top priority and must be resolved immediately."

Wang Qi asked: "The fifth aspect, what are we going to do?"

Zhuge Feng said: "Fifth, we need to set up a team to monitor the local area. At any time and in any place, don't overestimate human nature, and don't think that the people will be obedient."

"Although most of the people are simple and simple, they are too prone to accidents in the locality. Especially when there are too many people, it is more likely to cause many troubles. So I mean, to deploy an army, the number does not need to be large, only 100 people are needed."

"These 100 people are patrolling the entire territory of Nanyang, picking up illegal activities."

"The refugees from Qingzhou were arranged to go to various places one after another. After these people settled down, there was this patrolling army intimidating them. It was like hanging a sharp sword over everyone's heads."

"They will know that any violation of the law will be dealt with mercilessly."

Zhuge Feng said: "With patrolling soldiers and the cooperation of local village officials and village chiefs, Nanyang will be stable. Everything will develop in an orderly manner. These are the five aspects I want to mention."

A bright smile appeared on Wang Qi's handsome face, and he said, "That's right, the five aspects mentioned by brother are really important. Let's proceed according to these five aspects."

After a pause, Wang Qi looked at Zhu Shanchang, and ordered: "Shanchang, what you are responsible for is the internal governance of Nanyang. As for arranging people to spread the news, going to the northern border to find people, and the selection and arrangement of talents, as well as food I will arrange the purchases one by one. Right now, arrange according to your own rhythm, and manage the interior of Nanyang well."

"Yes!"

Zhu Shanchang answered immediately.

Wang Qi said: "Okay, you are busy with things, so go ahead."

"Yes!"

Zhu Shanchang didn't waste any more time, got up and left.

In the study, only Wang Qi and Zhuge Feng were left.

Zhuge Feng rubbed the beard that was not much under his chin, and continued: "Second brother, in my opinion, for the northern border, we need to prepare more cooks. Since we want to do it well, we must do it to the extreme."

"At that time, when someone escorts the people into Nanyang, let the cook prepare bread in advance. There are bread, and when these people leave, each person will distribute a few, so that they will not be hungry along the way."

"In this way, we can further stabilize the people and win people's hearts."

Zhugefeng said: "The problem of food is the most important problem, and I am afraid that we can only go south to Xuzhou. After all, Xiapi, where Xuzhou is governed, is the most stable area and the most prosperous place in Xuzhou. Only by going to Xuzhou can we buy food."

Wang Qi thought for a while and said, "Brother thinks, should we go to Xiapi to buy food first, or go north to the north first?"

Zhuge Feng said: "This is not contradictory."

Wang Qi said: "How to say?"

Zhuge Feng said: "The simplest reason is that we need to arrange people to go to Qingzhou and spread the news around Nanyang. This cannot be done overnight."

"Under this premise, to get feedback, at least it takes half a month, or even a month."

"This time is enough to go back and forth to the Pi several times."

Zhuge Feng said: "So in my opinion, let's go to Xiapi first, and hurry up to finish the food matters. In this way, we can lead people to the north directly after rushing back to Nanyang."

Wang Qi thought about it carefully, laughed, and said, "That's true."

Zhuge Feng said: "When is the second brother going to leave?"

Wang Qidao: "I still need to make some preparations today, and we will leave tomorrow. Brother, this time you go south with me."

Zhuge Feng said: "No problem."

Immediately, Zhuge Feng got up and left. After all, he had to prepare for leaving Nanyang.

Wang Qi went straight to the backyard to find Zhao Yuyan. Now Zhao Yuyan is in the county government and has not yet started doing business.After all, everything in Nanyang has just started.At this time, Zhao Yuyan didn't have much to do in the county government office, so Wang Qi simply told her about going to Xiapi, planning to take Zhao Yuyan with her.

Zhao Yuyan was naturally happy.

She wished she could go shopping with Wang Qi.

After Wang Qi notified Zhao Yuyan, he summoned Xiao Qingzhi alone, told him that he would go south to buy food, and asked Xiao Qingzhi to be responsible for maintaining the stability of Nanyang.

One day is fleeting.

The matter was handled properly, and in the early morning of the next day, Wang Qi, Zhao Yuyan, Zhuge Feng, and Su Lie, a group of four left Nanyang County on horseback, heading for Xiapi in Xuzhou.

Chapter 265

Xuzhou, Xiapi County.

Xuzhou faces the sea in the east, and because it is close to the coastline, it has abundant sea resources.In particular, the seaside of Xuzhou is close to the sea, where salt can be dried, and there are many salt fields.In this era, salt and iron business were the most profitable businesses.

In particular, Xuzhou's salt is famous all over the country as a good salt.

As a result, Xuzhou is very rich.

Compared with Yanzhou, Qingzhou and other places, Xuzhou is the richest place.As the administrative seat of Xuzhou, Xiapi is also crowded with people, and it is very lively and prosperous.

On this day, outside the city of Xiapi.

Four people came on horseback, and this group of people was Wang Qi, Zhuge Feng, Zhao Yuyan and Su Lie.

They set off from Nanyang and hurried all the way.Now that he was outside Xiapi City, he slowed down a little.After all, there are too many people coming and going, and it is impossible to ride a horse quickly.

Wang Qi and his group entered Xiapi City without wasting time, they asked a passer-by to inquire about the location of Chen Ji Trading Company, and after inquiring, they went straight to Chen Ji Trading Company.

This is why Wang Qi came to Xiapi to buy grain.

Chen Ji Commercial Firm is a commercial firm that Zhao Shao quietly opened in Xiapi, and it is well-known in the business of grain merchants in Xiapi.

Before leaving Chang'an, Zhao Shao gave Wang Qi a token of contact and asked Wang Qi to withdraw 30 taels of silver from Chen Ji Commercial Bank.With this batch of money, Wang Qi can operate.

The location of Chen Ji Firm is in the east of the city.

It is the most affluent area.

People come and go, and there are countless merchants, and there are many people who do business and buy goods.

As soon as Wang Qi arrived at Chen Ji Firm, he took out half a tiger-shaped badge in his hand.After the shopkeeper of Chen Ji Commercial Bank saw it, he immediately understood, and quickly invited Wang Qi and his party to sit in the living room of the commercial bank's backyard.

The shopkeeper of Chen Ji Commercial Firm is named Chen Xiping, and he has been in charge of Chen Ji Commercial Firm for more than ten years.

The Chen Kee Firm in the early years was very ordinary.It is because of Chen Xiping's operation that Chen Ji Commercial Bank can develop to the current stage, becoming a big merchant selling grain in Xiapi City.

In Chen Ji Commercial Bank, the main business is food, supplemented by silk and satin cloth, and some precious medicinal materials.

Its size is very good.

With a smile on his face, Chen Xiping said proactively: "My lord, before you came, I had already received a letter from the owner, saying that once my lord comes to our Chenji Commercial Bank to withdraw money, I will fully cooperate. Now that my lord is here, how much do you want to withdraw?" Where's the money?"

He was arranged by Zhao Shao.

For Zhao Shao, he followed him wholeheartedly.

Wang Qi and Zhao Yuyan have a marriage contract, and Zhao Yuyan has already gone to Nanyang with Wang Qi.

Marriage is a certainty.

That's why he called him uncle directly.

Wang Qi smiled slightly and said: "Master Chen, I come to the firm now, saying that I want to withdraw money, but more, I actually want to withdraw money to buy grain. I inquired about it, and our firm itself also sells grain. "

"I don't care much about money or anything. What I need right now is a large amount of food. Only with sufficient food can Nanyang County develop in the shortest possible time without being hindered."

Wang Qi asked: "How much grain can a commercial firm gather today?"

Chen Xiping thought about it carefully, and said, "Master, about grain. I, Chen Ji Commercial Bank, have always been a big store of grain. My uncle needs food. I can raise about 20 shi for my uncle. It's only 20 shi The food is almost all the food in the commercial bank. So much food, is it enough?"

Wang Qi pondered for a while, then shook his head and said, "20 shi of grain can relieve the urgent need, and there will be no shortage of grain in a short time. But today's Nanyang County still needs more grain."

After a pause, Wang Qi continued: "In addition to rice and corn, soybeans, wheat and other grains are all acceptable. The grains I need may not necessarily be the best."

Chen Xiping said: "If you want miscellaneous grains, there are some, and you can raise another batch of grains. But even so, the grains are limited. Unless you ask the rest of the merchants to help, it is possible to raise more grains."

Wang Qi asked, "Are there any grain merchants in Xiapi City?"

Chen Xiping said: "In Xiapi County, apart from my Chenji Commercial Company, there are two other major grain merchants. The Zhong Family Grain Shop and the Cao Family Grain Shop. It's just that they may not buy my uncle's account."

Wang Qi smiled slightly, and said: "I have to give it a try, no matter what, I will meet you first. Shopkeeper Chen, please contact the shopkeepers of the Zhong family and the Cao family, and ask them to come to the house to have a talk. I will talk to you personally. They talk about food."

Chen Xiping said: "No problem."

Wang Qi said: "Trouble shopkeeper Chen."

Chen Xiping shook his head and said, "My lord, you are welcome. You are the master and I am a servant. There is no trouble. My lord, please wait a moment. I will inform the shopkeepers of the Zhong family and the Cao family right now."

Wang Qi said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Chen Xiping got up and left.

In the hall, only Wang Qi, Zhuge Feng, Zhao Yuyan and Su Lie were left.

Wang Qi looked at Zhuge Feng, and said in a deep voice: "Brother, do you estimate how much food we can get this time besides the food provided by Chen Ji Trading Company?"

Zhuge Feng made some calculations in his mind and said, "To get them to give food, there must be a compromise of interests. In exchange for benefits, I believe at least 20 shi of grain can be raised."

"On average, a family has [-] shi of food. The world is in chaos. It's not that there is no food, but a lot of food has been hoarded. What's more, there is no chaos in Xuzhou, and there is food."

Zhuge Feng said: "However, what are you going to do to convince the Zhong family and the Cao family?"

Wang Qidao: "As I said just now, benefits are exchanged."

After a pause, Wang Qi said: "Su Lie, go and invite the people from the firm, I have something to ask."

"Yes!"

Su Lie turned around to invite someone.

Not long after, the waiter from Chen Ji Commercial Bank entered, who was here to assist Chen Xiping in dealing with affairs.

Wang Qi looked at the shop waiter, and asked directly about the Cao family and the Zhong family.Although Xiaoer Dian doesn't know many secrets, at least Xiaoer Dian knows the general situation of the Zhong family and Cao family in Xiapi County.

According to Dian Xiaoer, the Cao family and the Zhong family have been businessmen for generations, and there is no official in the family.

In addition, also said some details.

After hearing the general situation of the two companies, Wang Qi felt confident and asked the waiter to go down to work and wait quietly.About two quarters of an hour later, there was a sound of footsteps outside the hall.

Wang Qi looked up, and suddenly saw Chen Xiping, leading two middle-aged men to enter.Both of them were in their early forties, and they were well dressed.

"Cao Zhao, pay homage to the young master."

The shopkeeper of the Cao family looked a little rich, he stood still and bowed to salute.

"Zhong Chao, meet the young master."

The shopkeeper of the Zhong family followed suit.