AWB Chapter 357 Negotiation
Chapter 357 Negotiation
Mao Qiang and the others had never expected that things would go so smoothly. They were pleasantly surprised and saluted one after another, saying, "Thank you, Princess, for your generosity."
His expression was filled with deep gratitude.
After the ceremony, Chu Feng hesitated for a moment and said carefully: "The princess has contributed money and manpower to Tingzhou, and her contribution is huge. It is her due if she does not share the money with the county government."
When Chu Ci heard this, he had actually thought of all the difficult problems that might be faced in the future.
However, now that the words have been spoken, there is no way to take them back.
She looked determined and said loudly, "If I say 30%, then it's 30%. As for the follow-up issues, don't worry. There will always be a way out. Let's build this sheep oil soap workshop first."
Chu Feng wanted to say more, trying to continue persuading Chu Ci to change his mind.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he was stopped by Mao Qiang and Shan Yu Feng.
Mao Qiang gently pulled Chu Feng's sleeve and shook his head slightly, while Shan Yufeng held his shoulders, with obvious restraining look in his eyes.
Chu Ci smiled slightly when he saw this, pretending that he didn't see their little tricks, and handed over these trivial matters very simply: "To build a sheep oil soap workshop, you must have suitable land and sufficient labor."
"You are all very familiar with Tingzhou. Do you have any suitable places to recommend to this princess?"
"Furthermore, how should we prepare for manpower? Should we recruit from the local people, or is there another way? I hope you can give me some advice."
After Chu Ci said this, Mao Qiang and the others immediately shifted their attention away from the issue of profit sharing.
Unexpectedly, the chief clerk, who had always had little presence, spoke first.
"I, I know this." His face was filled with a bit of anxiety and excitement. "There is a piece of land in the south of the city. The area is quite large and the terrain is flat and open."
"There is also a clear stream nearby with plenty of water, which will be convenient for the workshop to get water in the future."
"The road conditions near the land are also quite good and smooth. Whether it is transporting raw materials in or shipping finished products out, it can ensure relatively convenient transportation conditions."
Chu Ci nodded slightly, "Since..."
Wang Baiyi was delighted when he saw this. He clasped his fists and bowed even deeper. He said respectfully, "I am the clerk in charge of the county government, Chief Clerk Wang Baiyi."
Chu Ci raised his lips, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, "Since Wang Zhubu knows so much about that piece of land, then this matter will be handed over to you. You need to do your best to arrange the relevant matters properly, and there must be no mistakes."
After saying that, she turned to look at Fan Jingrui, with a questioning look in her eyes: "Husband, should this be okay?"
Fan Jingrui looked at Chu Ci's slightly guilty expression, and smiled secretly in his heart, but nodded calmly: "Okay. It is also within the scope of Wang Zhubu's responsibility to handle the relevant documents."
"But Mr. Wang, please measure the land carefully. This matter is of great importance and must be handled impartially. No favoritism is allowed and it must be done strictly in accordance with the regulations."
"There can't be any mistakes. This is related to whether the sheep oil soap workshop can be successfully built, and even more to the future development of Tingzhou."
Wang Zhubu originally wanted to get the best discount, but when he heard Fan Jingrui say this, his heart skipped a beat.
But he only hesitated for a moment before quickly agreeing. "As you command."
Seeing that the chief clerk had taken the lead, the other people naturally did not want to be outdone, and they racked their brains to think about what role they could play in building the sheep oil soap workshop, so that they could show their faces in front of the princess and the county magistrate and get some opportunities to show their abilities.
Mao Qiang was the first to speak: "My Lord, County Magistrate, I can be responsible for organizing manpower to ensure that there are enough strong laborers available for the construction of the workshop."
Shan Yufeng followed suit and said, "I am willing to oversee the progress of the project and ensure that everything goes smoothly as planned without any delays."
Chu Feng was not willing to be left behind and said eagerly: "I can help the chief clerk measure the land and ensure that the data is accurate."
For a moment, everyone was talking to each other, vying to contribute to the construction of the sheep oil soap workshop.
However, despite their active and proactive attitude towards responsibility, Fan Jingrui remained silent.
He just had a sullen face, his eyes darting back and forth among everyone, as if he was thinking about something.
This made several people feel very nervous. They lowered their heads and dared not breathe, for fear of displeasing Fan Jingrui.
Finally, Chu Ci couldn't bear it any longer. She glared at Fan Jingrui and said, "Alright, look how scared you made the county magistrate and the others. They are all trembling with fear."
"Don't worry, everyone. The conscripted workers are paid 30 cents a day."
"In my place, we don't allow people to be employed for free. As long as everyone works hard, I will never treat you unfairly in terms of wages."
Thirty cents a day?
That’s nine hundred coins a month!
Everyone present widened their eyes and gasped.
Shan Yufeng even subconsciously asked: "We have it too?"
Chu Ci smiled and nodded, "I mean everyone, including you of course. As long as you have contributed to this sheep oil soap workshop, you can get the wages you deserve."
After saying that, he turned to Qiao Chi who was standing beside him and said, "Madam Qiao, I'll leave this matter to you. Is that ok?"
Qiao Chi bowed slightly and replied, "Don't worry, Princess. I will definitely do it properly."
After dealing with the county magistrate and the others, Chu Ci deliberately turned her head to look at Fan Jingrui beside her, her eyes full of cunning, and said in a tender voice: "Husband, do you want this salary?"
Fan Jingrui naturally knew that Chu Ci was taking revenge on him for deliberately mentioning that official matters should be handled impartially.
But he was not embarrassed. Instead, he smiled and bowed, saying, "I would like to thank you here. You are so generous, I will remember it in my heart."
The county magistrate and his men were unaware of this brief confrontation between Chu Ci and Fan Jingrui. When they saw this scene, they felt uncomfortable all over.
That disgusting feeling made them feel as if they were being stabbed in the back. They were so uncomfortable that their teeth almost fell out.
Mao Qiang was the first to break the silence, bowing and saying, "Sir, since the sheep oil workshop has been basically completed and the follow-up matters have been arranged, I will take my leave first and go back to prepare for the part of the work I am responsible for."
Shan Yufeng also immediately echoed, "Yes, sir, I will take my leave first. I will definitely fulfill my mission and complete the task entrusted to me."
Others also said they wanted to leave.
Chu Ci looked at the people who suddenly left in a hurry, and couldn't help but frowned, wondering: "Is this the style of people in Tingzhou? They leave as soon as they say they will, which is quite abrupt and really confusing."
Upon hearing this, Fan Jingrui immediately started coughing. After a long while, he said helplessly, "My dear, please be more restrained when joking around with outsiders. We should at least pay attention to our image."