Chapter 1540 The strong woman
When the officials of the Ministry of War left the Governor's Office, it was already afternoon. The sun was shining and the weather was clear. Chu Huan did not delay and immediately rode his horse to the Xinyan Office.
The New Salt Administration is actually not far from the Governor's Office. When Chu Huan established the New Salt Administration, he found a spacious and bright courtyard with yards in front, back and left and right. Although when the New Salt Administration was first established, the manpower was weak and there was no big foundation, the New Salt Administration controlled salt, which is the economic pillar of Xiguan. To put it bluntly, Chu Huan regarded the New Salt Administration as his own private wallet from the beginning. Since it was a wallet, the development speed would be very fast. As long as the salt sales were launched, the New Salt Administration would have more and more things and the manpower would be expanded rapidly. Therefore, he had already prepared for the future and chose this wide large courtyard early.
As he expected, after Xin Yan began to be sold in the northwest, the Xin Yan Department quickly entered the development track. After Xin Yan entered the customs, the Xin Yan Department's affairs were already complicated. Du Fu Gong responded to the needs and recruited personnel continuously. Now the Xin Yan Department has been divided into six major yamen departments: Salt Production Department, Warehousing Department, Salt Production Department, Accounting Department, Trading Department and Logistics Department. There are nearly 100 people. At the beginning, the cold weather in the Xin Yan Department has gone forever. Now, there are people coming and going every day, and it is a busy scene.
The Salt Production Department is now under the charge of Sun Zikong. The New Salt Bureau has eight major salt farms under its jurisdiction, which can produce a lot of salt every day. Sun Zikong is responsible for the entire production of salt. Sun Zikong must ensure the normal operation of the eight major salt farms. Hundreds of workers in the eight major salt farms are also managed by Sun Zikong. Once there are problems with salt production, Du Fugong naturally asks Sun Zikong.
As the name suggests, the Warehouse Department is to manage the New Salt Warehouse. The New Salt Department has an independent financial system and does not have a relationship with the Ministry of Revenue Department, so it has a separate Finance Department. As for the Trade Department, it is used to receive merchants from time to time. The Trade Department is located in an exquisite house next door, not within the New Salt Department's yamen. This is also the only one outside, which mainly serves as the Northwest merchants. Chu Huan implemented official and business operations in the inner palace, only looking for officials and businessmen from all over the country to conduct bulk trade, and then trades locally, and does not contact local merchants. Therefore, even if there are very few merchants in the inner palace, even if there are merchants coming, the New Salt Department will only entertain you well, but will not trade with merchants in the inner palace.
The Salt Division is the most important part, and the sales of new salt are responsible for this link. Although Su Bo is the leader of the yamen, the one who really controls this yamen is Linlang. Linlang is a woman and Chu Huan's wife, so it is naturally not easy to be in front of the stage. So Su Bo is in charge, but everything about the Salt Division needs to be decided by Linlang. Linlang used to be a shrewd and capable businesswoman who managed the Su family's business and had a lot of experience in this. Whether it is sales in the northwest or sales in the pass, Linlang is responsible for it.
Because Xiao Huanzhang blocked the salt road, the salt warehouse stored a large amount of new salt. After the salt road was opened, the trade pressure suddenly increased, and the business roads were full of things. Although the Governor's Office was not too far from the New Salt Bureau, it was a bit far away. After all, there were more than a few dozen daily tasks for the Salt Bureau. If you ask for instructions back and forth, it would be a big delay. Linlang simply came to the New Salt Bureau. Du Fugong naturally treated it alone and specially opened a clean room. Linlang handled affairs here. There were many things in the past two days, and Linlang was busy and even had to handle affairs here at night.
Chu Huan arrived at the New Salt Bureau, and the Xin Salt Bureau was busy. The copywriting on Du Fugong's desk was piled up like a mountain. Chu Huan saw it outside the door and did not disturb him. He came straight to Linlang. He did not send a message. When he arrived at the door, he heard Linlang's voice coming from the room: "Don't hurry in Ganzhou, it can still last for a while. First ship to Anyi. By the way, tell there that this time, there is still no cash collection, only grain. They have not taken out the food, so don't rush to hand over the salt...Be careful in Jinling. I heard that the person named Yuan Buyi has turned against him. I will first send the goods to Jinling first.
If you are outside Jinling, you will send someone to see what the situation is. If possible, let them send someone to pick up the goods. This is safer. Jinling can collect cash this time, but next time you need food... If it is too chaotic, let the caravan discuss with Xishan and hand over this batch of goods to Xishan. Well... I just worry that they don’t prepare so much food, and they really can’t ship it back. They can collect cash... If it’s not even silver, then there will be as much silver as possible. The rest can be found in a warehouse to hoard it, and wait until they have enough food or silver before shipping it...!"
Chu Huan touched her chin and felt a little moved. Although Linlang had already married, she still helped her deal with these things. She worked hard every day, but she just listened to Linlang's straightforward voice, which was not as soft as her soft words when she was with her. At this time, she was smart and capable, and she was a charming and charming person in her arms. When she was doing things, she was also a strong woman who was decisive and vigorous, and she was really a master of both inside and outside.
Hearing Su Bo's voice, "Miss, all the seven escort agencies in the city have been hired by us. This time, nine lines are to be shipped. This escort agency is not enough. Instead, a new escort agency has been opened. I have not cooperated much before. I don't know how capable the escort is. If I don't have enough skills, I'm afraid that it will be unsafe on the road."
"How many lines are there in the northwest?"
"There is only one that is the goods sent to Suzhou." Su Bo said: "But it has been prepared. It is the Yangwei Escort Agency responsible for transporting it. It will set off tonight..."
"Let's do this, go and tell the head of the Yangwei Escort Agency. This trip to Suzhou will not be allowed to escort them. They will instead escort them to Anyi Huzhou." Linlang's voice was straightforward, "Su Bo, what's the name of the newly opened escort agency?"
"Oh, called Hiroshima."
"Guangyi Escort Agency?" Linlang asked: "How long have they been in operation? Are you familiar with them?"
"It's only been more than a month." Su Bo said: "The chief escort leader's surname is Xu, and his name is Xu Lianshao. He is very knowledgeable. He can't do much martial arts, but he also has some tricks. Ordinary thieves do not do anything. He has more than a dozen people in his bureau. Xu Lianshao is a man of trust. After the escort agency opened, he did not accept any escorts because it was a new bureau. He came to me in person a few days ago, saying that if there was any work, I hope I could give them a try."
Chu Huan smiled slightly. In fact, since the establishment of the New Salt Bureau, several escort agencies in Shuoquan seemed to have become professional guards of the New Salt Bureau. It is natural that it is difficult to send regular soldiers to escort the New Salt Bureau. The escort agencies have become an excellent choice. Several escort agencies also rely on the New Salt Bureau to have no worries about having no food.
"Since you have already told you, you can't let you lose face, right?" Linlang smiled and said, "You go and say to Mr. Xu. If you want, you will be escorted to Suzhou tonight... Forget it, let's leave tomorrow morning. The rules for protecting salt. You can talk to him first. It's a bit hasty to set off in the evening. They are afraid they are not ready, and it's not a bad night. My husband has pacified Zhu Lingyue, and there will be no mistakes on the Xiguan road. After entering Suzhou, be careful and there should be no major problems. Let them go a few trips in the northwest first. If it is possible, they can also arrange for them to enter the pass in the future... The cost of the escort is discussed with Mr. Xu according to the old rules."
Su Bo smiled and said, "Miss, President Xu's escort said that they are new bureaus and don't believe them. They are not as good as those old bureaus. If the lady really agrees to let them take the escort, President Xu said that he can be paid for the first two times without taking any money. First try their ability. If the lady is satisfied, go on the third trip and talk about money."
Linlang smiled and said, "This President Xu's escort seems to be a reasonable person. Since he dares to say this, he has some skills. Su Bo, let's say this, it's his favor, but the matter of escorts is a job at the edge of the knife, and he has to support his family. If it weren't for living, he wouldn't do such a thing. He talks about human relations, and we can't lose money on them. It's not easy to escorts outside, and it's not easy to use them. Since they have used them, the money for the escorts will be paid to them according to the escort fees of other bureaus."
"Miss, this is the new bureau." Su Bo hurriedly said: "According to the rules, the new bureau charges 20% less escort fees than the old bureau...!"
"I understand. Su Bo, you also understand that the salt waste in the pass is probably getting worse and worse. My husband will definitely have to add salt farms. At that time, there are more routes, and the escort agencies that carry escorts are not enough." Linlang explained: "Although the Guangyi escort agency is a new bureau, after several escorts, it has become an old bureau. We have treated them well from the beginning. They are naturally grateful. In the future, they will work hard. They don't have much money, but they can make them feel grateful and do their best to do things for us in the future. Do you think this is the case?"
Su Bo sighed: "Miss, I'm so confused. That's the reason... Then I'll send someone to find President Xu's escort now, and ask him to come here first and explain a few words to him... Miss, the Guangyi escort agency has been opened for a few months, and it's not yet taken the escort yet. President Xu's escort is so worried. The first escort today is to help us escort, I'm afraid I'll be happy to death..."
"That's it, Su Bo, you'll arrange it. You'll get the last account of Xishan later. I'll count it...!"
Chu Huan had already walked to the door at this time, and the door was covered with a faint view. Through the crack of the door, he saw Linlang sitting behind a table with a lot of copywriting on his desk. Su Bo was standing by the table without hesitation. He coughed and knocked on the door gently, and then went to the side so that he would not see his figure through the crack of the door.
The room calmed down, and then heard Su Bo's voice coming: "Who is it?" The voice seemed a bit stern.
Chu Huan pinched his throat and said, "Madam Su, the villain has something to report."
Su Bo said in a deep voice: "Who asked you to enter this yard? Didn't you have ordered that this is a forbidden area, and no one can come in without authorization. Which department are you from?" As he spoke, Su Bo had already walked over, looked angry and opened the door of the house. He was about to scold him. Seeing Chu Huan's smile, he was stunned for a moment, and then said in surprise: "Aunt... Auntie, is it you? Why are you here?"
Chu Huan laughed and said, "Su Bo, you are very busy, thank you so much. I'll come and see you."
Su Bo had already turned around and said, "Miss, it's my son-in-law, my son-in-law is here to see you."
Linlang had already heard Chu Huan's familiar voice, and had already gotten up, so he wanted to run over, but when he thought of something, he was a little panicked. He quickly looked at himself up and down, raised his hand to tidy up his clothes, and touched his face again. The look of joy could not be hidden on his pretty face-
Chapter completed!