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Chapter 289 Extension
Jiang Yifan was more worried about the manpower of Qi's construction company. Although Qi Younian and Wang Qiao were both skilled craftsmen, Wang Qiao was even better.However, a large project cannot be accomplished by only a few outstanding craftsmen.Qi's construction company has been in operation for too short a time, so I'm afraid it won't be able to recruit many people.

If there is a shortage of manpower, it is necessary to think of a solution earlier, so that the construction period cannot be delayed due to the shortage of manpower.

Qi Younian replied: "There is no problem with the manpower. From the beginning of the dairy workshop, I hired a few good craftsmen at a high price. They all have fixed handyman helpers and have signed paperwork for three years. After the dairy workshop is closed, I asked Yaren to inquire about other construction companies in the vicinity, and selected a few with good reputation. I plan to gather them together temporarily, and take out a part of Liu Ye's garden in pieces. The materials and construction plans are provided by us here, and they will do it. The project is also supervised by the leader of Aqiao, daily management of board and lodging, and settlement of wages when the project is completed."

Can civil engineering do the same?Jiang Yifan's eyes flashed, and he glanced at Ye Xinyan subconsciously, and said, "This is a good idea, have you already talked to someone?"

Because of the huge size of the project, the cases where multiple construction firms were called together to complete the project generally occurred in projects prepared by the government.The folks have always had great skills and contracted big projects, at most they just figured out a way to hire craftsmen.But there is no practice like Qi Younian said, using a small non-governmental small construction workshop to divide the project and assign it to other construction firms.

Qi Younian replied: "A few craftsmen went home to rest. I have already revealed some of my ideas. I didn't say what the job was. I only said that it was a big project. One family couldn't finish it. I wanted to subcontract it out in sections. Ye Zi said, It’s not easy to rush to inquire about this matter, only leak the news to a few people involved, let them find it themselves, and we can take the initiative when talking about things.”

Jin Rong said with a smile: "Our Zizi has a lot of eyes, and she can make a few twists and turns on small things. However, with so many construction companies participating in the project, have you thought about how to restrain management?"

Qi Younian bowed his hand to Jin Rong and said, "I really need to ask the sixth master for help. Restraint management is not a troublesome matter. Wang Qiao is sorting out the materials in sections these days, and Ye Zi is drafting the charter of contracting. After these things are done, follow the charter." It is easy to restrain them. The trouble is supervision and inspection. After all, our construction industry has only been in operation for a short time, and our words may not have weight. Xun, the two gentlemen have a thorough understanding of the imperial court's construction regulations, and they can deter other construction workshops."

"Sure, it's easy." Jin Rong readily agreed, "I still have a few small officials from the Ministry of Industry in my hand. The old man can talk when he needs it. There are also officials in charge of engineering from the Yamen of Yuyuan County, who can often go to make inspections. , can cooperate with you.”

Jiang Yifan reminded: "Nine times out of ten, Liu Ye's mansion in the capital can be started. It just depends on whether the drawings you produced conform to Liu Ye's idea. Various forces in the capital are entrenched, so I'm afraid we can't do it like you. You have to cultivate your own team so that you can do things with ease."

Qi Younian nodded quickly, "Thank you Master Jiang for reminding. The current manpower is indeed insufficient. The little old man has already asked the tooth shop to pay attention to all kinds of craftsmen with good craftsmanship. After finishing, there should be quite a few here, as for handymen and small workers, it’s easy to say, most of them are temporary recruits.”

Jin Rong said with a smile: "Qi's construction company did a good job, fast and delicate. If you want to wait for the courtyard in Yuyuan County to be completed, there must be a lot of people who entrust the old man to do the project."

Speaking of this, Qi Younian was also proud, and said with a smile: "The dairy workshop has not been completed yet, and some people have already inquired about the project next year. A few people said that a house will be built in the spring, and some houses will be repaired. The market is promising."

Jin Rong waved his hand and said, "Qi's construction company started with a big project. I don't want to take over the work of building a few private houses and repairing dilapidated houses. We are not doing that kind of work. I'm afraid we will need it next year." To build a cattle pen, I plan to build a cattle farm on the gravel land across the county in the north."

"Sixth Master is right, he is indeed too busy." Qi Younian replied cheerfully.

When he planned to return to his old business and start construction again, he never imagined that he would start a business so quickly. In less than half a year, he could complete so many projects and contract the courtyard of the palace.You know, even when the seven brothers were doing their best, they never undertook such a large and exquisite project.

He looked at Ye Zi and A Qiao again. As the old saying goes, one generation is better than the other, which is indeed true.Without Ye Zi and A Qiao, he and Zhang Wusi alone would not be able to do such a project.Ye Zi's idea is indeed ingenious, but without Aqiao's help to implement it, it would not be so easy to implement. This is probably the opportunity given to him by God. In his old age, there is still such a turning point.

Jin Rong turned to Ye Xinyan and asked, "How long will it take for the cattle bred here to be put into use? Yuan Fan said that the autumn harvest in Qinghe Village was the smoothest in the entire county, and the input of cattle played a vital role. "

Ye Xinyan replied: "It takes about a year to a year and a half for a calf to grow into an adult. If the first batch of calves in the cattle farm want to put all their efforts into use, they may have to wait until next year's autumn harvest. If it is only an auxiliary contribution, they can use it as appropriate for next year's spring plowing." Young calves and some cows."

Jiang Yifan thought for a while and said: "I asked Cui Chengxi, the calves will be weaned in half a year, so sell the weaned calves. The cattle farm is only used for breeding cattle and harvesting milk. It takes time and energy to wean the calves. It is not worthwhile for anyone to grow up for a year. The price of calves is low, and the farmer can accept it more, and we can turn around faster if we have an empty cattle pen here."

"Okay, I'll discuss it with Fan Zhengyuan." Ye Xinyan didn't expect Jiang Yifan, who was born as an ancient student, to have such a business acumen. She didn't expect such a simple thing.

Seeing that the matter of construction had been finished, Wang Qiao met Qi Younian's eyes.Qi Younian didn't know much about cattle farms and dairy products, so he followed the gap in Ye Xinyan's speech and resigned with Wang Qiao.

Seeing Qi Younian leave, Jin Rong sighed, "There are many things that I didn't anticipate in advance, so I'm a bit stretched now." With so many ideas, he couldn't put them into play, and he had never been so caring.

Jiang Yifan smiled and said, "What is this?"

Jin Rong said: "The surrounding counties have not been able to buy cattle. If you go further, the journey will be too far. Driving cattle for a long distance is not only troublesome to raise and take care of, but also too disturbing to the people. I thought, in To find a piece of wasteland outside Yuyuan City, and build a cattle farm and a dairy product workshop, the project was originally entrusted to the Qi family, but now it seems that I am afraid that the old man will not be able to do it."

　It's a lot late.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)