Reborn Regent of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 180 Five Mining Area

"In short, this matter is also closely related to Li & Fung Bank. If the old man can help here, our proprietor won't say anything... Guohua will go and transfer you a dozen people from me, all of whom belong to the firm. Veteran, and those who know a little bit about iron ore will follow, and they will help you in case of trouble..."

"Okay, thank you."

Negotiating this matter is also the fulfillment of Zhang Shouren's major goal. At present, both the host and the guest are happy, and when discussing some business details, there is no dispute, and the discussion can be easily settled.

When Zhang Shouren stepped out of the business house, there were already a dozen people standing outside, all dressed up for going out, each of them had a good horse or mule suitable for long-distance travel, and their luggage was packed, and when Zhang Shouren came over, Everyone bowed and said in unison: "I have seen you."

"Okay, let's get on the horse and go."

Zhang Shouren was also very happy to see that Yang Yingming and a few of his own people were among them, all looking shrewd.

There is indeed a serious shortage of people at Zhong Xian's side. The entire Fushan camp has been set up, and a large number of government affairs, finance, general affairs, engineering equipment, and equipment have been laid out. The shortage of manpower is obvious. It will take at least one or two years to solve it. Even more than three years of effort.

When Yang Yingming and many other young students grow up, with strong abilities and loyalty, they will definitely be much stronger than outsiders. At that time, the shortage of talents will be barely overcome.

Traveling from Jiaozhou, all the way is eating and sleeping, needless to mention the hard work. Since Zhang Shouren traveled across the country, except for a few trips to Dengzhou, he has never even been to Laizhou Fucheng. After passing Anqiu, I deliberately walked around Qingzhou Fucheng.

Qingzhou is much richer than Denglai, with a population of more than 50 in the prefectural city, full of contented urban residents and passing merchants everywhere, the crowds are dense, their faces are more rosy, and the clothes are more exquisite than those in Denglai. .

Of course, in the end of the world, the number of beggars and beggars has obviously exceeded the normal level, and there are several porridge factories in the city that are giving out relief. In this year, people fear the destiny, and of course there are many people who are unkind to the rich, but there are more rich people who are willing to give to the poor.

In addition to paying attention to the origin of the salt sold by various businesses, Zhang Shouren also pays attention to the price.

Qingzhou has almost no salt production. Although there are lands close to the sea such as Rizhao, the salt content of the sea water is not high, and there are no suitable tidal flats, so almost all the salt is purchased from outside.

Now Fushan salt has occupied [-]% of the Qingzhou salt market. Because Fushan salt is of high quality and low price, it is the real official salt in Denglai and other places, and it is also the official salt way to go to Qingzhou.

The salt promotion and inspections in the Jiaolai area were all fed by Zhang Shouren with silver. Private salt is official, and official is private. The rush was scattered, although Zhang Shouren did not use force to enter Qingzhou, but the dark room sent some people over, and sometimes secretly dealt with a few private salt dealers in Qingzhou who wanted to violently drive away Fushan salt. commercial means to seize the market.

The remaining [-]% is the strong opponent in the future, Huaiyan.

Huaiyan is too far from Denglai, even if it is cheap and the freight is not worth it. From the southwest of Qingzhou to Qingzhoufu, a small amount of Huaiyan comes through the river, but the price is slightly higher than that of Fushan salt. Thirty percent of the market was because Zhang Shouren refused to sell the goods to local commercial firms in Qingzhou, and these commercial firms had no choice but to continue selling Huai salt.