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Chapter 522 Not Rare Not Expensive After Winning Busy
"If you spend money, don't do things for others immediately. This kind of Qingliu in the capital is very face-saving. I took your money to give you face. You have to accept his favor. If you let him do something right away, Whatever you say, I'm afraid I will turn against you immediately."

Having said the impassioned words, Wang Tong made Xu Guangguo stand up and started talking with a friendly smile. Hearing what Wang Tong said, Xu Guangguo bowed and said with a smile:

"My lord, these Jinshi-borns are no better than the younger ones. They are all fake and lofty. The younger ones go to the capital to manage their business. It is also because of their previous relationship. They invite people to work in restaurants and brothels, and enjoy the moon. Make an impression first, so that you can give gifts during the New Year's Eve. The younger ones say more, buy houses, buy maids and servants, all in order not to lower their own status. When the master came out of the capital, he must know that if you don't have a rich man , and can’t get into the doors of these rich and noble people, the young ones do this in the capital, and they are also afraid of other people’s gossip, listening to the master’s words today, the young ones can rest assured!"

Wang Tong glanced at him, and said leisurely:
"If you want the horse to run, you have to let the horse eat grass. I don't need hungry soldiers here. As long as the business is not delayed, the other things are not too outrageous. I won't take care of it."

In order to make money, Xu Guangguo dared to set up a canal on the canal. Such a bold character, how could he be honest and self-sufficient in the capital, and his hands and feet were not clean.

After being pointed out by Wang Tong, Xu Guangguo's already casual expression immediately became a little stiff, and Wang Tong didn't continue, but asked with a smile:

"You just said New Year's gift?"

Xu Guangguo nodded quickly, and Wang Tong asked again:
"I'm a military general, but I don't know what this civil official who came from Jinshi looks like. How good is poetry and calligraphy?"

"Returning to the master, our Ming Dynasty attaches great importance to the background of Jinshi. Only by relying on Jinshi can we talk about being an official. People of this type are proficient in writing and have a good handwriting. Otherwise, how can we do it again and again? After passing the big exam, you can enter the eyes of the examiners at all levels before you can leap into the dragon's gate."

Wang Tong pondered slightly, then said with a smile:

"Three festivals and two longevity gifts are useful, but after all, the frequency is less, and the relationship still depends on contacts. The civil servants you have to deal with are good at poetry and calligraphy. Why don't you often ask for writing and calligraphy? Yes, thank you by giving gifts, wouldn’t this be more contacts!?”

When Xu Guangguo heard this, he was taken aback for a moment, clapped his palms hard, and said loudly:

"Master is right. This is to protect their face and benefit them. It is a good idea to talk about it. Master's method is wonderful, it is really wonderful!"

Wang Tong patted his forehead with his hands, as if recalling something, and said slowly:

"The relatives of these people also have to communicate more on weekdays. They may not be so noble and face-saving. Spending a small amount of money on them is of great use. Moreover, you can also open a shop and invite the relatives of these civil servants to work. It doesn't matter if you come or not, as long as you get a wage here!"

The room was very quiet, and Wang Tong's train of thought was interrupted. He looked over in surprise, but found that Xu Guangguo, who had always been respectful and polite, had a horrified expression on his face, as if he had seen a ghost.

Wang Tong was born in poverty since he was a child. His father Wang Li was just a small banner of Jinyiwei. What kind of market has he seen there? When his father died at the age of 12, he met Emperor Wanli and made great progress step by step. It's just a ghost idea, it's all a child's play, and it's a favorite of the emperor.

When they left Tianjin Wei, they managed a situation here. On the surface, everyone criticized and belittled them, but privately they also said that Wang Tong was the way of merchants. A lot of silver.

Before Xu Guangguo came here, he had also heard about Wang Tong, and he was sure that he wanted to join him, so he inquired up and down. When he came here and saw the situation in Tianjin Wei, he knew what kind of skills Wang Tong had, no matter in military training or in economics. It's okay to say that Wang Tong was taught by a famous teacher in the Huwei Martial Arts Hall, and he has experienced generals around him, so he can learn this way of business from his businessmen.

However, Xu Guangguo only found out today that Wang Tong is so proficient in welcoming people in the officialdom, trying to please others, and all kinds of small tricks. Where did he learn it? Some methods are unknown even to himself.

Seeing Wang Tong looking over, Xu Guangguo, who was stunned in shock, still took a long time to speak:
"Master, these methods, if you don't spend decades in the capital, how can you come up with it? It's really wonderful. Such an approach, even a stone can crack him..."

The tone was a little discouraged. After Xu Guangguo was dismissed from office, he came to Tianjin Wei to join Wang Tong. He saw that Wang Tong lacked people like him, and he came here to fill the vacancy. If you are proficient, then what is the use of yourself, but you are depressed for a while.

Wang Tong also saw Xu Guangguo's expression, and said with a smile:

"If I come up with an idea, do you still want me to go to the capital to make up for it with a smile on your face? Why don't you do it? Why are you so moaning? I know, you scholars like to think wildly, and if you finish your errands and have a rich future, what are you thinking about so much!"

What he said was relaxed and casual, Xu Guangguo took two steps back, the calmness and affectation on his face since he entered the room disappeared, replaced by sincere respect, this time it was not a kowtow, but a respectful salute, and he opened his mouth said:
"My little one, please ask the master to allocate another 8000 taels of silver to the villain. When the villain returns to Beijing, he will set up a shop selling calligraphy and painting, and do what the master said."

Wang Tong nodded, Xu Guangguo is indeed the talent he lacks here, but this person has been in the officialdom for too long and has too many bad habits, so he can't make him think that he is indispensable, and he can still do things without him. , this person can calm down.

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All the people on business in the mansion didn't understand that Wang Tong and Xu Guangguo had been discussing for a day. In the eyes of everyone, what Xu Guangguo did was nothing more than spending money and having fun in the capital. , why do adults value it so much.

Here, Xu Guangguo took out a list, Jingshi Qingliu, high-ranking officials, who can give gifts directly, who needs to be close to the curve, and who needs to start with people around him.

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Although it was still in the first lunar month, Xu Guangguo didn't stay in Tianjin Wei and his family for too long. He finalized everything with Wang Tong, took the money from Sun Dahai, and returned to the capital.

Since Wang Tong nodded in agreement, the people below would not have any objections.

However, Wang Tong couldn't be idle. After the two regiments of the Huwei Battalion returned to Tianjin Wei, the money for the compensation for the dead and wounded was allocated first, and then they began to prepare for the recruitment of additional troops. Wang Tong had to personally handle these matters.

On the second day after Xu Guangguo left, Ren Yuan, who was in charge of the firearms workshop, and Qiao Da and his party came from Wang Tong's side. They were all from his own family, so there was no politeness to hide it. They came to the door after breakfast.

"Master, come to the courtyard to have a look. The texture and color of this flag should be seen clearly in the sun!"

When they came to the yard, Qiao Da untied the baggage he was carrying, took out a flag that was as high as a person, raised his hands, and said:
"Look, sir, it's from Wei Hui Cloth!"

The flag is bright red, but there is a black tiger shape in the center of the flag. This tiger shape is quite simple, without any detailed description. It looks like a decoration on an ancient object, but the bright red color matches the black tiger shape. , but there is a sense of desolation and chill.

Wang Tong nodded and said:
"You did a good job. This flag is the military flag of our Tiger Mighty Army. For the rest of the flags, use this as the base."

"Since the master is fancy, let them do it over there."

Qiao Da held up the flag and said there, Wang Tong nodded, and said again:

"First make a batch according to this style, and the wages are all negotiable. If it is done well, the uniforms can also be handed over to his family in the future."

Qiao Da quickly agreed, and then took the flag, and the three went to the house, Wang Tong said directly:
"The number of gunfire soldiers should be doubled, or even more, and more than [-]% of the armored soldiers should be. From today on, the craftsmen in our own workshop will be used to make firecrackers and armors except for guns and ships. Firearms are the main ones, and swords, spears, bows and arrows are all manufactured by the official workshop over there."

After Wang Tong finished speaking in a deep voice, both of them got up and took orders. Wang Tong's face turned cold, and he said:
"On the battlefield this time, the firecrackers were shot three times, the medicine pool was blocked, and the handle and blade body were loose. There are four cases in total. Find out who the craftsman is and punish them according to the rules!"

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"We have a regiment of 600 people, [-] firecrackers, and the rest are mainly spearmen. What do you guys think about this field battle against the Tartars on the grassland!?"

At noon, Wang Tong went to the training field in the north of the city. The generals of the two regiments with more than a hundred households gathered to discuss the gains and losses of this battle. When Wang Tong asked, Li Hutou stood first as everyone expected. came out, and said:
"My lord, my subordinates think that although this large phalanx is stable, it is difficult for a 500-[-]-man brigade to line up neatly, let alone respond to the enemy and move around. If the enemy soldiers are flexible, our army will be helpless .”

After he finished speaking, Li Tao also stood up and said:

"My lord, my subordinates once inspected the corpses of enemy soldiers on the battlefield. Nine out of ten people died under firecrackers and cannons, and only one out of ten died under spear stabbing. That is to say, in field battles, killing the enemy The main method of attack is to kill with firearms, but the role of spearmen can only be to stand still."

"...to increase the number of firecrackers..."

More and more people are saying this.
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