nucmednet Chapter 125 The Way of the World
Chapter 125 The Way of the World
"General, the Xu family caravan will set up a branch in Zhong'an Prefecture. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can write to the caravan at any time." Xu Siyu was sitting in the newly built Ninghai General's Mansion.
This reception hall was sparsely decorated except for a few cowhide rugs spread on the benches. The only notable feature was that the building itself was new.
"Mrs. Lin, you're too polite." At this time, their families had already moved here, and this year's food, medicine, and weapons had just arrived. Pan Guangyi didn't lack anything for the time being.
Soldiers are straightforward. If they have nothing to lose, they have nothing to lose. They won't set any ambushes.
"Alright then. General Pan, I'm not being polite. When you or anyone else in the army needs help, the Xu family may not be able to solve it, but we will definitely find a way."
"Thank you!"
After meeting with Pan Guangyi, she had finished what she needed to do and it was time to go back.
She did not participate in Si Duoyun's wedding, but since it was she who proposed the marriage, she gave the dowry first.
The Da Xi family received forty taels of silver before they even did any work. From then on, they never straightened up when they saw Xu Siyu, claiming that their family would always crawl at the feet of their master.
This love was a bit too deep, so Xu Siyu quickly rode away on her horse.
It took another ten days to return to Zhong'an Prefecture.
Pingxia is no longer in the provincial capital. It is said that he went to the border with Xia State, where disaster victims from Xia State gathered, and many of them wanted to cross the border to Ming State.
The border guards did not dare to release the people, as they were afraid that spies would take the opportunity to sneak in.
But they did not dare to kill people at will, for fear that it was a conspiracy of the Xia Kingdom to provoke war by committing the crime of massacre.
So please give instructions, King Ming!
Pingxia was not prepared to come into conflict with the Xia Kingdom. Although part of the Xia Kingdom's territory was once China's land, it would be difficult for them to manage the bitter and cold desert.
It would be better to leave this uninhabited land as the natural dividing line between the two countries. As long as we don't cross it, we can live in peace.
So, he took only a small number of people and went to the border city of Jincheng.
Because the Xu family caravan was going to build a branch in Zhong'an Prefecture, Xu Siyu and Lin Yiqing spent a full month there, buying a building, hiring people, renovating, and recruiting people...
The position of the chief manager who stayed behind in Zhong'an Mansion was particularly critical, and both ability and loyalty had to be considered. She and Lin Yiqing had not found a suitable candidate yet.
Lin Yiqing was planning to send Xu Siyu home and stay alone for a while, but he didn't expect that Long Wu, who was always quiet, asked Xu Siyu and Lin Yiqing for permission to stay in Zhong'an Mansion and earn a bright future.
"This helps us a lot!" Xu Siyu happily called out to Long Wu who was kneeling and begging.
"I've been to the North and have brought you bad things. From now on, if you have something to say, just talk about it. No one will kneel down when they are innocent."
In the three years since Long Wu joined the Xu family, he has always acted according to orders, been calm and steady, and is a trustworthy person.
Except for last year, when he mentioned replacing people from the village because he failed to protect Xu Siyu, he hardly said anything extra.
Xu Siyu thought that he didn't like life at the foot of the mountain and would return to Qinglong Mountain one day.
It was a rare opportunity that he wanted to take charge of Zhong'an Prefecture's business, and Xu Siyu felt that this was perfect.
The head manager was chosen, and after the couple handed over the rest of the matters to Long Wu, they could finally go home.
But at this time, the earthquake came again.
This time the shaking came from the south, and a section of the mountain road at Guangjian Pass was cut off. Xu Siyu was stranded in Zhong'an Prefecture and could not go back for the time being.
"God can't stand a thief in charge..."
In Zhong'an Prefecture, the new round of earthquakes clearly did not cause any damage, but the idea that the earthquakes were a punishment from God was like a pebble, stirring up ripples in the hearts of everyone.
Someone in the city set up an altar, consulted the heavens and divined, and asked the King of Ming to return Zhong'an Prefecture with great courtesy.
Xu Siyu stared at these geniuses' actions with wide eyes. She didn't understand how these people dared to do this. Were they just stubborn?
Perhaps because the change of dynasty in Zhong'an Prefecture was a peaceful evolution, and the Ming army treated them with benevolence after taking over, they actually dared to question and look down on these soldiers who were able to destroy the Mo royal court, and challenge their management authority.
Pingxia came back and chopped down the altar with a single blow. Even the persuasion was useless, and he started the cleansing of the city directly.
Killing is not good, but it is the fastest way to make these people quiet and honest.
He was in Jincheng comforting the victims of the Xia Kingdom when an assassin was hiding among them. His deputy general took the knife for him and died of poisoning.
They used knives and quickly calmed the situation.
Now he came back to gather troops for an expedition, but he found that there were still people in Zhong'an Prefecture who were resentful, so he killed them all.
Another confiscation of property, and another start all over again.
"I finally understand why emperors of the past could not put down their butcher knives. This Ming Dynasty can only have one voice!"
Pingxia felt that he had been too kind before, and now he was no longer in a position to be kind.
When the Ming army hung the bleeding heads on the four city walls, there was no more voice questioning the Ming King in Zhong'an City.
The Ming Dynasty was about to invade the Xia Kingdom, and the official road to Guangjian Pass was repaired as soon as possible to facilitate the transportation of military supplies.
After the road was opened, Xu Siyu immediately set off for home without hesitation, away from the troubles in this place.
As expected, this world is still unsafe, it’s best to stay at home.
Xu Siyu's first trip started with the most excited mood and returned with the most mediocre mentality.
As soon as they returned to Cuihua Garden, Xu Siyu gave a salary increase to everyone in the caravan.
She felt that their life was too difficult.
She has no other ability but to give more money to make life a little better for everyone in this era.
As luck would have it, Xu Siyu temporarily increased the staffing, which helped other escort agencies that were also planning to head north to open the way. Due to the comparison, they were unable to hire enough people and were unable to form a team to head north for a year.
The trade route from Guangjian Pass to the southwest and Zhong'an Prefecture and Ninghai Prefecture became the monopoly route of the Xu family for a while, allowing Xu Siyu not only to make a fortune, but also to enhance his reputation as a benevolent businessman.
Lin Yiqing often argued with her about her business philosophy and her practice of placing too much emphasis on servants and shop assistants, but every time he suffered first because he did not dare to argue with her, and then was slapped in the face by the reality.
Xu Siyu has always been clear about her purpose of making money - to improve her life and maintain a sense of security in life.
During the arguments with Lin Yiqing, she often asked Lin Yiqing what he wanted.
The Xu family’s warehouse is filled with mountains of gold and silver, making them a wealthy family. What else does Lin Yiqing think?
In fact, Lin Yiqing could understand Xu Siyu's childlike behavior of giving away money. He would occasionally reward people around him, but he didn't take care of everyone like Xu Siyu did.
"Look, we're hiring, whether it's a strongman, a farmer, a blacksmith, or an accountant... As soon as we put out the notice, someone will come forward. Because the wages are high, we can choose the best candidates and even make additional requirements... Actually, we're not losing out... Look, Long Wu (Long Wu) has sent all the bills from Zhong'an Prefecture over, and we've made back the money we spent on the two-story shop..."