Red Dust Daqian

Mrs. Xiao, who had already felt it, suppressed her sadness and asked first: "Xiangcao, Mumu, how long do you plan to be away, and when will you come back?" Zhou Sen, who had no idea about his future, replied with difficulty: "Maybe one year, maybe two years, maybe longer, I can't be sure for now, but no matter how long, Changnan is our home, and we will always return to our roots."

After hearing Zhou Sen's words, everyone could no longer express their sadness and they hugged each other and cried. This was a farewell with an unknown return date.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Qianrou held back her tears and asked, "Husband Mumu, which direction are you going to go next? Where are you going?" Zhou Sen replied, "Xiangcao and I are going to continue north. Our destination is Kyoto City. Only in Kyoto can we achieve our goal." Shen Qianrou wiped away her tears and said with a little relief, "It seems that Qianrou does not need to separate from Husband Mumu. Am I going the same way as Husband Mumu?" Everyone expressed doubts, especially Xiao Zhuyu, who seemed particularly shocked, with her eyes wide open.

Shen Qianrou explained: "Xiangmu Society has almost unified the ceramic business of the entire Changnan County. There is no room for Qianmutang to play in Changnan County. Especially the colored glaze business, which is a luxury in Daqian. Although we have mastered the mature firing technology and control the source of Daqian colored glaze, there are only a limited number of rich people in Changnan County, and there are only a handful of people who can afford to buy Qianmutang colored glaze." When she said this, Shen Qianrou's mood had completely eased, and she continued: "The goal set by Xiangmu Society at the beginning was also the entire Daqian market, whether it is ceramics or colored glaze. Sell colored glaze to more wealthy people in Daqian, and cover every corner of Daqian in the ceramic business. To achieve these, we can't just rely on traveling merchants. We need to open Qianmutang all over Daqian, especially Kyoto. Let's not talk about moving Qianmutang's headquarters there, then we need to build a large-scale Qianmutang branch."

Zhou Sen and Xiangcao nodded in agreement when they heard Shen Qianrou's words. Xiangmu Society was indeed developing in this direction. Madam Xiao and Xiao Zhuyu were so jealous that their eyes almost rolled up to the sky. They sighed, "What a little girl, so this is your plan. You are really good at taking advantage of the situation. But they were also happy for her. In this way, Shen Qianrou really had a reason to continue to follow Zhou Sen and they didn't have to separate."

Shen Qianrou continued, "In fact, Qianrou had planned to go to Kyoto a long time ago, but Qianrou was timid and didn't want to be separated from everyone, so the plan was delayed again and again. Since Mumu Husband is also going to Kyoto, this is a good opportunity for Qianrou to go to Kyoto together. Expand the Daqian market of Xiangmu Society and personally build the Kyoto branch of Qianmu Hall."

Xiao Zhuyu was given a glimmer of hope by Shen Qianrou's words. Xiao Zhuyu quickly gave Madam Xiao a look. How could Madam Xiao not understand what Xiao Zhuyu meant? In fact, she herself had been thinking about how to go north with Zhang Mumu and Xiangcao. Madam Xiao said, "In fact, wherever we are, Xiangmu Society is there. Our whole family can go north together." Xiao Zhuyu and Zhao Tiechui quickly followed and nodded.

How could Zhou Sen not understand what everyone meant? This meant giving up the entire Changnan County. This was the base and the rear area. It was not the time to give up yet. Zhou Sen replied with difficulty: "No, Changnan is our home. It is the safe haven that we have finally stabilized after two years of hard work. With a stable Changnan, no matter how big the storm is outside, we still have a way to retreat. If everyone leaves, who will control the situation in Changnan? There will be no one in charge of the Tianshi Mansion, and we will lose the guarantee to move forward. Our stable and happy life will also be gone forever."

Zhou Sen was telling the truth, and everyone could understand it, but Zhou Sen told it cruelly, which made everyone quite lonely. Zhou Sen continued: "So the overall stability of Changnan cannot be shaken. Especially Madam Xiao, you are the face of Xiangmu Society, the president of Xiangmu Society, you can't leave Changnan easily, only you can stay in Changnan Tianshi Mansion and appease the people of Xiangmu Society, can you better guarantee the stability of Changnan." Madam Xiao was unwilling and unwilling, but the actual situation was like this, so she could only agree silently. She was in pain: If you all leave, what's the point of leaving me alone to stay in the rear, I also hope to be with you.

Seeing that Madam Xiao failed to successfully fight for someone to go with her, Xiao Zhuyu hurriedly asked, "Can Zhuyu go to Kyoto with you?" Zhou Sen helplessly replied to Xiao Zhuyu, "Zhuyu, you are even worse off. Now the entire Changnan ceramic kiln factory is under your control. If you leave, the ceramic production in Changnan County will be in chaos. You are now in charge of the most important link in the firing of colored glaze and ceramics. If you don't stay in Changnan, the entire Xiangmu Society will not be able to operate." Xiao Zhuyu went crazy and roared, "I don't care. I want to go with my husband Mumu and Senior Sister Xiangcao to Kyoto together. I can leave the management of the kiln factory to..." Xiao Zhuyu paused halfway through her words. To whom? There is really no one who can be entrusted at this stage.

Feeling angry, sad and helpless, Xiao Zhuyu turned around and ran out of the hall. Zhou Sen was going to chase her out to comfort her, but was blocked by Zhao Tiechui. Zhou Sen had no choice but to signal the maid and servant to chase after her first to ensure Xiao Zhuyu's safety.

Zhao Tiechui stopped Zhou Sen and said, "Boss". Zhao Tiechui no longer called Zhou Sen "Daoist priest" or "Celestial Master" in private. In his heart, he regarded Zhou Sen as his boss, so he always called Zhou Sen "Boss". "Tiemutang is responsible for the security of Xiangmu Society, so let me escort the boss all the way north." Tiemutang was responsible for more than Zhou Sen's security. He was also responsible for the comprehensive safety and stability of the entire Tianshi Mansion and the kiln factories of Xiangmu Society, and he could not leave easily. After Xiangcao left, Changnan needed Zhao Tiechui even more. Zhou Sen directly refused Zhao Tiechui and said, "Do I, a Taoist priest, need an escort? Besides, with Senior Sister Xiangcao here, it's not your turn to protect them. After we leave, Madam Xiao, Xiao Zhuyu Tianshi Mansion, and Xiangmu Society will still need your protection. You are responsible for the stability of the entire Changnan base camp, and many people in Tiemutang were recruited by you. It will not be easy for others to suppress them if you leave. It is necessary for you to stay in Changnan. Your brother Zhao Tiezhu will be responsible for the escort of Qianrou. The escort of Taoci and Liuli escorts also requires you to stay and coordinate the arrangements." Zhao Tiechui retreated angrily.

Then Zhou Sen arranged some work arrangements for the personnel after they left. He also asked Xiangcao to go to the county government to make some arrangements. After all, in the eyes of the detectives, Xiangcao's status was higher than Zhou Sen and the county magistrate.