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Chapter 85 The Man Behind the Copper Mine
At this time, the capital is covered with snow.

The cold invaded the body, and I just wanted to make people nestle on the kang and not leave.

Wang Jianjian was an aide, but he didn't have this kind of leisure. He was wrapped in a thick leather jacket, and holding a few account books in his hand, he came to look for the eldest prince Li Yang.

In the middle of the afternoon, Li Yang was drinking two or two drinks and eating appetizers on the Arhat bed on the warm kang in the east wing of the study. When Wang Jian got permission to enter, he was still holding a forbidden book in his hand, reading it with great relish.

Seeing that it was Wang Jian, Li Yang put down the forbidden book and said with a smile, "It's cold, why don't you stay in winter?"

Wang Jian knew that this was a polite word, but it was just to show his sympathy for his subordinates. If he really complied with the obedient Wo Dong, Li Yang would be dissatisfied with him.

Wang Jian smiled, "This subordinate sees that the end of the year is approaching, and accounts must be accounted for everywhere. His Highness values ​​this subordinate and is responsible for the copper mine, so I came to His Highness to report on the progress of the past three months."

Hearing that it was the most important thing to him recently, Li Yang sat upright, with a serious look on his face, "Say it."

"The account book sent back from the mine stated that 650 jin of ore was dug in October, and the wages paid were 260 qian.

In November, the total weight of mining was 220 jin, and the wages paid were 220 taels and 680 four qian.

Work was stopped on December 360th, and only 64 seven catties of ore were dug, and the wages were [-] taels and one cents. "

After Wang Jiancai finished speaking, Li Yang frowned, with a bad expression on his face, "Why is there less mining in November than in October? Even less in December. Also, since it's only a young year, why did the work stop on the [-]th?" ? One more day of digging will yield a lot of ore, and it’s not like you don’t know what those mines are, and they will be all money by then!”

As soon as money was mentioned, Li Yang became like a different person, becoming shallow-sighted.Wang Jian has always been unable to understand that as the concubine of the middle palace, the son of the dragon and the grandson of the dragon, he valued yellow and white things so much, just like those merchants who fell into the eyes of money.

No wonder he was caught by the lord so easily.Wang Jian shook his head from the bottom of his heart, without revealing his face, he explained calmly, "Your Highness, the ore land is in Liucheng, which is located in the northeast, and it will gradually get colder in winter, and the stone will be harder than usual, so it will be difficult to quarry. Many, so there is less quarrying in November than in October.

As for why work was stopped on December [-]th, it was because it was snowing there, and the roads were slippery in snowy weather, and quarrying would be dangerous. "

Li Yang is still frowning, but the work has stopped, and it won't help if he scolds now, why make himself appear harsh and mean.

Wang Jian coveted his expression, and said cautiously, "Your Highness, I think the account book sent from the mine doesn't match up."

Li Yang's face was ugly, "I can't count, is someone greedy for ink?"

That's a copper mine!The ore used to cast copper coins!

At the thought of someone greedy for ink in his pocket, Li Yang was filled with anger.

But casting copper coins secretly is a catastrophe for family raids and family extermination. At that time, in order not to cause trouble to his upper body, he told this matter to Du Heng, Duke of Lu, Lord Taishan. Du Heng said he would handle it well, and then he hid behind the scenes and found a family After getting through the relationship with the local government, they came out and bought the mine, saying it was quarrying.

On the surface, the Xu family took care of that mine, but secretly he put an accountant there to monitor it, because he was afraid that the Xu family would become greedy and hide the copper ore by himself. After going to the Duke of Lu's mansion, in private, the Duke of Lu's mansion will send him the account book intact.

The Xu family took a huge risk, and Du Heng decided to share [-]% of the bonus, and the remaining [-]% belonged to Du Heng on the surface, but in private, he and Du Heng split the bill again. Of the [-]% of the [-]%, Du Heng accounted for [-]%.

In fact, Li Yang was very dissatisfied with this kind of share at the time. Why did he only get [-]% of the income from the copper mine land dedicated to him by his staff?
But he can't show up, can't get involved, once something happens, the Xu family will be an abandoned son, and just like that, he agreed aggrievedly.

So now, when he heard Wang Jian say that the account book was wrong, Li Yang felt that the Xu family was daring and greedy for his money.

"Your Highness, my subordinates mentioned earlier that quarrying is dangerous and tiring. After several years of mining, my body is exhausted. At that time, it was said that I would give those laborers ten coins per catty of ore, but now the mine only gives three coins. Money, there is a difference of seven Wen in the price, and the total is as much as 200 taels."

Wang Jian knew that Li Yang's most important thing was the yellow and white things, so he fully thought that by telling this matter, he would be able to seek justice for those quarrying laborers.

Unfortunately, he miscalculated.

Seeing that Li Yang's expression softened, he waved his hands nonchalantly, "Is this what you're talking about? I know, I ordered the accountant to give three pennies a catty. There's no need to give ten pennies a catty, those Work hard on weekdays, they have two or three taels a month, and their annual income is not low, just three renminbi and a catty, and people are rushing to do this job."

When Wang Jian heard this, he almost choked up a mouthful of old blood!

You must know that this copper mine land was donated by him. Although the lord wanted him to become Li Yang's confidant as soon as possible, but in the end it was also a way for Li Yang to make money without capital, and he even withheld wages!
Seeing Wang Jian's eyes widen slightly, Li Yang remembered that his new confidant was from Liucheng, and that the copper mine land was also a gift from him. Thinking that those quarrying laborers could be regarded as his fellow villagers, Li Yang didn't want to be cold. His heart, with words to soothe,

"Actually, I'm also thinking about the mine. If you think about it, if you give ten cents a catty, won't it attract more people to compete for this quarry job? If someone finds out, it will be a crime of beheading." .”

Wang Jian wanted to spit on his face, but he was obviously the one who was picking and picking, and he looked like he was taking care of the overall situation.

Wang Jian suppressed the anger in his heart, and said, "Your Highness, your subordinates said that quarrying is very tiring, and the wages are less. It's getting slower and slower, it's really not worth the loss. If you don't give them ten cents a catty, they will have more money in their hands, they will be willing to eat, and they will be able to mine more ore if they are strong."

Li Yang was still hesitant, so Wang Jian had no choice but to use his trump card, "Your Highness, the Xu family accounts for [-]% of the profits, and his family accounts for the most. It was agreed at the beginning that the labor wages are not included in the cost of the copper mine. Those wages are paid by the Xu family, why do you need to save money for others, Your Highness?
Saved the Xu family's money, the labor quarrying speed was slow, but lost your money, it is really a loss-making business!Who gave you such a bad idea? "

(End of this chapter)