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Chapter 255 Flourishing (Part [-])

Liang Zhangzhu pondered for a long time, and said seriously: "Young Madam, this matter is of great importance. I want to go back and discuss it with us."

Gu Xiyan understood very well, everyone said a few more polite words, and then Gu Xiyan served tea to see off the guests.

When Liang Zhangzhu came out of the troupe, he ran into Mrs. Han who was going to the troupe.

During the time when Gong's family was under house arrest, the Han family took good care of her, and did not show sympathy or contempt for her because of her status as a criminal. She was always grateful in the panic waiting for the unknown future, until today.

Liang Zhangzhu respectfully bowed his knees to salute Han.

After returning the gift, Han smiled and greeted Liang Zhangzhu, and then entered the main room led by the maid.

When Gu Xiyan heard that Mrs. Han was coming, she greeted her personally.

Seeing Gu Xiyan, Mrs. Han showed a bright smile on her slightly tired face: "Young madam, how are you doing these days?"

"It's good to be able to eat and sleep!" Gu Xiyan smiled and pulled Han Shi into the outer room, and the two sat down on the big kang.

The maidservants served tea.

Han said with a smile: "Are the children still obedient?"

Gu Xiyan smiled and said, "I'm learning the rules from Aunt Duan. Otherwise, let's go and see later!"

Han thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay! I want to see it too!"

Since it was introduced by myself, I am a little worried!

Gu Xiyan smiled and invited Mrs. Han to drink tea: "I invited my sister for another matter!"

Han nodded: "Please tell me!"

"I chatted with the children when I was free these few days." Gu Xiyan said in a deep voice, "Sihong's family has two elder brothers, both of whom are in the barracks, and bring back some money from time to time. Although life is poor, they can Those who are hungry and full can barely live. In the three families of Hongye, Chunxiu and Zhitao, there is only one widowed mother left, especially Taozhi, who is the third child. The two young brothers, life is simply not open... This is what we met, I think, there are many others we haven't met, compared to them, there must be someone whose fate is more miserable..."

Han Shi was startled, stared at Gu Xiyan for a moment, and said in a low voice: "Young Madam's meaning..."

"So I asked Sister Han to discuss it." Gu Xiyan's expression was also unprecedentedly serious, "Chai Duomido has no days, no matter how much we help, our strength is limited. I think it is better to teach fish than to teach fish." Yu, why don't we help these orphans and widows find something to do!"

Mrs. Han was sitting upright, with a rare expression on her face: "If there is anything you can use me for, Young Madam, I will do my best."

Gu Xiyan nodded slightly: "I had someone buy a batch of cotton cloth a few years ago, sent some to your house, and kept some to make spring shirts for the children before sending them away. The seven or eight people in my house, There are also the nuns at home, including the people in Liu Meier's house, there are a total of more than [-] people, and they sewed for almost a month, but only sewed more than [-] pieces... I thought it was too slow at the time, so I thought about finding needles and threads Do it in the team."

Han shi called out "Young Madam" quite unexpectedly.

"I suddenly had an idea." Gu Xiyan said with a smile, "Yan Guogong's government makes so many military robes every year, why don't we organize these women who need to live on meager rewards because their husbands died in battle?" Get up, set up a needlework team, specializing in military business..."

Han frowned and said, "I thought about it before, but I'm afraid that I might miss important military affairs because of it."

Gu Xiyan said with a smile: "I know your worries. I'm afraid that what we make is not as good as other people's products, and the price is more expensive than theirs. It's better to get more silver relief..."

Didn't expect to know this!
Han looked at Gu Xiyan with some surprise.

"Naturally there is no absolutely fair thing in this world. Since I take the lead, it must be a bit cheap." Gu Xiyan looked at Han's surprised expression, covered her mouth and smiled, "This time the Yan army will use The Liu family’s tread cloth is used to make military robes, and now each family has sent samples and quoted prices. I thought, why not let the merchants who want to do this business come to bid, and the lowest price wins. Let’s bid too! "

Han hesitated and said: "But who should come forward in this matter? How much is the price to qualify..."

"That's why I asked my sister to discuss it." Gu Xiyan smiled and said, "Look, how about the twelve young mistresses of the Liu family?"

The Han family murmured: "She was born in a merchant family and has traveled extensively with her husband. She has a lot of experience. It would be great if she could be invited out. However, she still has her own cloth shop... I'm afraid it will be difficult..."

"As long as my sister thinks it's good!" Gu Xiyan said with a smile: "Then we've made an agreement like this, and invite ten or ten young mistresses of the Liu family to come forward and bid for it at that time!"

Han thought for a moment, and said: "What does Young Madam need me to do!" Her expression was extremely serious.

"I have two things I want to ask my sister!" Gu Xiyan also restrained her smile: "One is that I want my sister to help me determine who needs such a job!"

"I see!" Han nodded and said, "Young Madam, don't worry, I will definitely take care of this matter."

"As for the second thing, I want my sister to invite the twelfth young lady of the Liu family to be a second guest."

* * * * * *
Liang Zhangzhu hurried out of Duke Yan's mansion and returned to her home in Shitan Hutong in the east of the city in Yongzhou City.She wiped her face indiscriminately, and said, "Has Master Twelfth come back yet?"

During this period of time, because the Duke of Yan wanted to use tread cloth to make military robes for the soldiers, several powerful needlework teams in Yongzhou invited Liu Youcheng to have wine and discuss business.

The maid smiled and said, "Master hasn't come back yet!" She said, and served Liang Zhangzhu a cup of hot tea.

The climate in Yandi is too cold for Liang Zhangzhu who grew up in the south of the Yangtze River.

She took a sip of hot tea and felt much more comfortable, so she told the people around her: "Hurry up, go and call Master back. There is something urgent to discuss!"

"What's the matter, looking for me in such a hurry!" As soon as Liang Zhangzhu's voice fell, Liu Youcheng opened the curtain and entered.

His face was reddish, and he smelled of alcohol.

Liang Zhangzhu hurriedly sent the people around him out, got up and fetched water for Liu Youcheng to wash his face.

Liu Youcheng wiped his face with a hot towel, and said with a smile, "I'm in such a hurry to find me...but what kind of job has the Duke of Yan's mansion given me?"

To be honest, doing business in Yandi in the past few years is generally a pleasant thing.Except for the tax that needs to be paid every year on the surface and the money that is fixed to honor Qi Hao every year under the account, it is not exploited everywhere like Xizhao. This makes Liu Youcheng very fond of Yandi, and he even has a feeling that, When I took the risk to come to Yongzhou to catch the line of Qi Hao, it was probably the biggest and most lucrative sale I made in my life.

"Young Madam wants to do cloth business with us!" Liang Zhangzhu said briefly.

Liu Youcheng was also stunned.

"Have you asked clearly, is it the young lady who wants to do business with us, or the Qi family who wants to do business with us!"

Liang Zhangzhu smiled bitterly: "What's the difference? Anyway, I'm looking for money from our business. I didn't handle the specific business, so I didn't dare to agree to the young lady at that time... You should hurry up and let a few Let's do some calculations in the accountant to see how much profit can be shared, so we can have a plan in mind."

Liu Youcheng nodded, and said, "I'm going to ask the accountant to settle the accounts...you pack up, and we'll go to the Duke of Yan's mansion later."

* * * * * *
When the Lius and his wife came together, Gu Xiyan was taking a walk in the woods between Dexin Courtyard and Xianji Courtyard during her "Daily Tour". When she heard Xing Yu's report, she was stunned. Unexpectedly, the Liu family would take this matter so seriously, and both husband and wife came.

Is there some misunderstanding?Do you think she is thinking of ways to ask for money?
Gu Xiyan murmured in her heart, returned to Songzhen Courtyard, and entertained Mrs. Liu and his wife in the Nuan Pavilion in Liyuan.

Liu Youcheng and his wife sat in front of the screen and talked to Gu Xiyan.

"Young Madam, Zhuo Jing has already told me what you mean." Liu Youcheng smiled and said, "I heard it, and I also made a plan for Madam. Our cloth costs five cents a piece, and a piece can give you seven A man who is a foot long makes two sets of clothes. Now the price offered by the government of Yan State is ten yuan for each set of winter clothes, and seven yuan for each set of spring and autumn shirts. In addition to the cost of lining and wadding, each set can make a net profit of one penny. Second, it’s just a manual money... In my opinion, if the young lady wants to do business, it’s better not to choose one. Speaking of which, our Liu family is now doing timber business with the Yao family in Gaochang. Gaochang’s Iron wood is the best material for making ship planks, transported from Gaochang to Xizhao, once in and out, the principal is only a thousand taels, but the profit has to be tripled..."

From behind the screen, there was a light touch of porcelain.

Liu Youcheng knew that it was the sound of putting the teacup, he paused slightly, looking at the reaction inside.

Sure enough, a sweet and waxy female voice came from behind the screen: "Master Liu is really careful about his accounts. Why don't you help me figure out how much profit I can make in a year if I start this sewing team business."

Liu Youcheng obviously came prepared, and said: "Based on the needs of several companies I have contacted, it is estimated that there will be a profit of four to five thousand taels a year. However, this kind of business has never been limited to One place, only for one family...the fear is that someone will infer the number of sergeants..."

If it is true as Liu Youcheng said, earning 5000 taels of silver four times a year is also a considerable income!

It seems that it is too simple to think for yourself... I am afraid that this matter will eventually need the support of Qi Maosheng...

Thinking of this, Gu Xiyan became even more determined to win over Liang Zhangzhu.

"I think this matter is too simple. Listening to what Master Liu said is better than studying for ten years." Gu Xiyan said with a smile, "As for Master Liu's proposal, I will think about it..."

That's the end of the story, it's over.

Liu Youcheng got up and said respectfully: "In that case, Zhuo Jing and I will take our leave first. If Madam has any orders, just go to Shitan Alley and say them."

Gu Xiyan didn't intend to end the conversation immediately, and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, is there really something that young mistress needs to help with?"

"Me?" Liang Zhangzhu was a little surprised, and exchanged a look with her husband.

(Today's update! The addition of 1900 may be a little late. Don't wait, everyone, let's get up tomorrow morning!)

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