Chapter 18 Second Chance
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When Lu Hong returned to the inn, it was already dark. However, what satisfied him was that after completing the matter he had assigned today, three of the four newly recruited subordinates were still waiting for him in the inn. This was the request he specifically mentioned this morning, and the fact was that it was just a small test.
"Master Lu, during the day, you have basically all the things you assigned to buy. I specially found Carpenter Liu on the drawings and asked him to make them as soon as possible. He promised to rush to work and make them tomorrow!" Seeing Lu Hong coming back, Wang Daosheng hurriedly led Qi Kaiyuan and Chen Shuisheng to report the results of the day, and the purchase of the goods was parked on a wheelbarrow in the inn yard.
This news surprised Lu Hong. Among the things he was going to buy this time, some of the tools he drew his own drawings and needed to be built at the shop, such as iron chisels, pry sticks and other tools, but some other things were a bit special, which were saltpeter and sulfur needed to make black gunpowder. Because he was afraid of causing trouble, he even got a Guanwen from the yamen, indicating that it was used for mining and prospecting.
It is not difficult to find saltpeter and sulfur in Mengyin. After all, this earthen salt is not just used to make black gunpowder, but is also commonly used in the folk making firecrackers and processing leather. The only problem is that Lu Hong requires a lot of it, but he didn't expect that Wang Daosheng would do it properly!
He nodded with satisfaction and asked, "Old Wang, it seems that there is one person missing? I remember telling you that you will wait for me to come back to do good things. How did you agree at that time!"
Wang Daosheng opened his mouth and was silent for a moment, then looked up at Lu Hong and replied with a serious expression: "Master Lu, this is my fault. Chen Xiaoyu said he had to leave first if he had something to do, and I couldn't let him stay!"
Lu Hong nodded seriously and looked at Qi Kaiyuan and Chen Shuisheng standing behind Wang Daosheng. These three men are all young and have families. This makes him feel more at ease when using them. Originally, Chen Xiaoyu could also be used, but it is obvious that he has been eliminated now.
Of course, Wang Daosheng gave him a little surprise. This guy's performance was extraordinary, his ability to do business and leadership seemed to be good. At this moment, Qi Kaiyuan and Chen Shuisheng were able to work with him very well. Moreover, he deliberately asked him, and he could take responsibility calmly, which made him even more satisfied... This guy deserves a good examination!
"The king's way is victorious!"
"Master Lu..."
"You did a good job today, but I told you not to do what Chen Xiaoyu did, which disappointed me!" Lu Hong stood in front of Wang Daosheng, staring at the other party with his eyes. After a while, he took out five eagles and put them in Wang Daosheng's hand, and took out fifty cents of copper coins. "This is the first time, no matter how you put them down, remember one thing... Everyone should have a second chance, but there will never be a third time! Give the copper coins to Chen Xiaoyu, that is the wage he deserves!"
The cold Ying Yang put it on Wang Daosheng's hand, which made his eyes flash. However, it was obvious that what Lu Hong said just now was what he looked more serious... This Mr. Lu's request was not simple!
After Lu Hong sent each of them five pieces of Eagle Ocean, he shook his hand and left a sentence, "Go back and arrange all the old and young people. If you are busy tomorrow, we may have to go out for a long trip... Also, what are your acquaintances reliable? There are no special requirements. You are not stupid, honest, just be able to endure hardships. Pay attention and remember, if they make mistakes, you will also receive punishment!"
Wang Daosheng, Qi Kaiyuan and Chen Shuisheng held Yingyang in their hands and watched Lu Hong into the backyard of the inn. The three of them opened their palms and looked at the Yingyang, which had some simulations of the patterns. For families like them who were once on the verge of despair, 5 Yingyang means an amazing property and a desperate situation.
Now the price of coarse grains in Mengyin is one stone (about 120 kilograms) is basically at the level of one and a half pieces of Yingyang. This means that 5 Yingyang can save money for a family of four or five to eat for several months... Of course, this is just a matter of eating to make ends meet, but now in the late spring and cold season of this month, for these families who are fleeing famine, having food means being able to survive... This money is a great favor for living a family of young people!
When the three of them walked to the door with excitement, they saw the guy holding three pieces of fat and thin pork baled with straw in his hand. "Master Lu asked you to bring it with you!"
The meat was not too much, only half a pound, but the three big men had no distractions at this moment. They took the pork with gratitude. Wang Daosheng turned around and kowtowed to the direction of Lu Hong's guest room. The three of them smiled and their whole body disappeared into the night.
The three of them actually lived in the slum in the southeast, but the places were different. When they broke up, Wang Daosheng carefully reminded him about tomorrow's affairs in a deep voice, and then went home.
When he came to the small wooden shed in his house, which could only be arched into, he couldn't help but stop thinking about what had happened in the past two days...
Under the moonlight, the wooden shed is pitch black, making people unable to see any hope... Before meeting this young master Lu yesterday, his life was as dilapidated and had no future at all. It was his wife, the childhood sweetheart, the woman who once promised a long-term vision, but now she is in such a dark shed, waiting for his men and children, but she can't see any hope... And his mother can only be here for a bitter night in her sixties!
"Daosheng, why are you standing outside?" The wooden shed opened the wooden board that was just counting the door. Under the moonlight, a yellow-faced woman with rough skin poked her head out and immediately pulled back all kinds of thoughts that suddenly appeared on Wang Daosheng.
I want to give them a good day of food and clothing... Wang Daosheng happily raised the fat pork in his hand, "Axiu, see what I have brought back!"
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Lu Hong just took Ye Yuanliang and Ye Yilin and his brothers and sisters to eat pork stewed noodles. Looking at the two little babies looking like they were enjoying, this made him feel quite happy in life. After Ye Yuanliang brought his sister into bed, he immediately activated the super industrial system. After having the first pot of gold he got from Qian Yiduo, it was obviously urgent to continue to invest in new industries.
Opening the first-level collection subject, Mengyin's remaining resources are now exposed in holographic images. In fact, Mengyin's coal mines are naturally not just Wennan. There are also shallow coal mines in Nanquan, Shanli and other villages at the foot of Mengshan Mountain. The value of this is not inferior to Wennan Coal Mine. However, out of some selfish intention, Lu Hong did not intend to mine these coal mines.
Mengyin's industry is just a test field in his opinion. Although Wu Daqiu seems to be a person who can do things for the local area, there is a substantial difference between his ideas and his own thoughts. As for Qian Yiduo and others, he cannot effectively control them with his current ability. Therefore, he is really afraid of cooperating with these big profiteers!
What he is concerned about now is how to make Mengyin, the experimental field, generate more practical benefits for him, and his investment here will inevitably be rewarded!
On the holographic image, two lime ore near Wenshui, one clay ore, and two high-quality Qilu granite yards are the basic industries that can be produced at present. He considered it and continued to use the solution of cooperation with Qian Yiduo and sold it at a package price. The one he really considered was the blacksmith Li Hegen and carpenter Liu Dashi.
The next morning, Wang Daosheng, Qi Kaiyuan and Chen Shuisheng were waiting outside the inn early. It can be said that Lu Hong's words and the rewards given to them yesterday allowed the three of them to find a good way out that was even worthy of their lives overnight. Their bright future lies in whether they can follow Mr. Lu closely.
After Lu Hong came out, he nodded to them and asked in a faint tone: "Can the family affairs be settled?"
"Everything has been settled, Mr. Lu!" the three of them said almost in unison.
Lu Hong stood with his hands in his back and his body straight. He looked at the three of them in full spirit. The expression on his face was still as serious as ever, but he was secretly happy. Although there were only three people, after this investigation, it was indeed useful!
He immediately warned seriously: "Since you all understand, I will talk about the rules for doing things with me in the future, discuss with me if you don't have any questions, and do whatever you say! Of course, I am not an unreasonable person. After doing it well, you think you need to argue with me. However, if you are obeying orders, we must have such rules for joining the army... Of course, I will naturally guarantee that your family will live a good life and your children will have a good future in the future. It depends on how capable you are!"
"I understand, lord!" The three of them nodded immediately!
However, Lu Hong was obviously not satisfied with their performance and shouted loudly: "Hit louder, it's not a girl. If you can do it, just yell. If you can't do it, you can tell it clearly!"
Chapter completed!