Being a Lady of an Influential Family: 484, Goodbye Zhang Jingzhi! (one more)
Dujun Fu was also a little surprised to see Huo Yao, and then his expression became more and more solemn. Of course he also understands that if the situation is not really serious, Song Governor will not let his daughter-in-law come to the six southern provinces.
Waveing Han Ran back out of the study, there were only three people left in the study, and Dujun Fu pointed to the chair next to him and said, "Sit down and talk."
Huo Yao thanked and sat down with Leng Sa, and Governor Fu said solemnly, "What does Song Ye want you to do?"
Huo Yao took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Duke Fu Mingjian, my father hopes that the six southern provinces can provide some of the weapons and food. This is the required list and deposit."
Huo Yao gave Leng Sa an inconspicuous small box that he was carrying with him. Leng Sa took it and put it on the table to open it. There were not many things inside, only a handwritten letter from Governor Song and a few money orders.
Leng Sa took a look and sent the draft and letter to Du Jun Fu.
Dujun Fu opened the letter and read it carefully, then flipped through the bill of exchange next to him and said, "Song Ye is generous this time."
Huo Yao smiled helplessly and said, "These are all the funds that the Song family can raise in a short period of time. My father said that the Overseer, please rest assured. The remaining balance of the Song family will be paid on time, and there will be no default." /
Dujun Fu waved his hand and said, "I can trust Song Ye's character, but... nephew and daughter-in-law, this matter is not easy to handle."
Huo Yao's face changed slightly, but he still looked at Governor Fu calmly and said, "Please make it clear."
Fu Dujun said, "The Song family is now in conflict with the Dayin people, and my Fu family will not take advantage of the robbery at this time. It's just... I heard that the road to the northwest is not easy to go, I don't know if you heard it or not. I heard that Jiazhou is now being occupied by Qujing?"
Huo Yao nodded and said, "I heard a little."
Fu Dujun said, "I have what Song Ye wants, even if it's not enough, I can get it for you, but... how do you send it back to the northwest?" Sun Liang obviously wanted to block the way of the Song family, like Huo Yao It is easy for a few people to get in and out, but a large number of materials and weapons are not so easy to solve.
Especially in the current situation where the Song family is enemies on all sides.
Huo Yao was silent for a moment, then said solemnly, "We have also considered this. If it is really impossible to pass, we can only detour to the north."
Fu Dujun shook his head and said, "It's unlikely, not to mention that part of the road over there is under the control of the capital, they are willing to let the Fu family or the Song family pass by. It's just the section near the northwest, thousands of miles away. There isn't even a road that can cross a mule or carriage in the Hanye Forest, how do you get through?"
Both food and weapons are heavy and space-consuming. Even if there are no trains and cars, at least there must be a way to go. There is no smooth road, and it is extremely difficult to transport it back by manpower, even if no one makes trouble on the road, let alone how could those people not make trouble?
"Then...then what should I do?" Huo Yao was also a little panicked, the situation was not so bad when she left the northwest, "The food is good, there are a large number of cattle and sheep in the northwest that can last a while, but weapons ...If the people of the Great Yin or the Sun family take the initiative to attack, the ammunition will be exhausted after two more battles."
What Huo Yao didn't say was that if the Song family really had to face several attacks alone, even if the arsenal was still operating normally, the Northwest's finances would be in trouble soon.
War has always been a costly affair.
Duke Fu knitted his eyebrows tightly, obviously annoyed by the current situation.
After a moment of silence, Dujun Fu said, "You go and rest first, I'll let someone prepare the things. As for how to send them back, we'll have a long-term plan."
Huo Yao still wanted to say something, but Leng Sa pulled her sleeve and shook her head slightly, motioning her to stop talking.
Huo Yao only then stopped, got up and said, "Then I will trouble Dujun Fu."
Fu Dujun said, "Go, eldest daughter-in-law, let someone put Mrs. Song Shao in a good place."
Leng Sa also got up and said, "Dad, don't worry, I will take care of Sister Ayao."
When the two left the study, Huo Yao said anxiously, "Sasha, I..."
Leng Sa held her hand and said, "Sister Ayao, don't worry, since the Overseer has promised, there will definitely be a solution. Now the Overseer just wants to convene people for a meeting, we will wait. Don't contact Governor Song and Shao Song to report safety first?"
Huo Yao said, "Song Lang went to the border, there is no telephone there, and the telegram may not be able to contact. I will contact my father first, and just ask him what he thinks."
Leng Sa said, "Okay, let's go."
Huo Yao really did not contact Song Lang, nor did he contact Song Ye.
The news came from the Song family that the Governor Song was permanently stationed in the army two days ago. We can only wait for the Governor Song to be found at home and then wait for the Governor Song to call back.
Leng Sa saw that Huo Yao was really tired, so he asked Huo Yao to eat something before taking a rest until the Song family got a reply. Huo Yao was indeed tired, so he thanked Leng Sa and went to rest first.
After settling down Huo Yao, Leng Sa returned to his study and sat alone in the room.
The situation has changed too fast. Not long ago, the world was still in a state of peace, but it suddenly became chaotic. Even Master Leng couldn't react. It's just that no matter how she can't react, the chaos in the northwest is a fact, and it is also a fact that Fu Fengcheng has rushed to the battlefield.
Jingle Bell…
After an unknown amount of time, the phone on the table rang.
The phone of this era cannot see the other party's number, so Leng Sa has to answer the phone, "Hello, who is it?"
A chuckle came from the other end of the phone, "Mrs. Fu Shao is in a bad mood?"
Leng Sa was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded, "Young Master Zhang?" It was Zhang Jingzhi instead of someone else on the phone.
Zhang Jingzhi smiled and said, "Do you disturb Mrs. Fu Shao?"
Leng Sa said, "No, Zhang Shao called specifically, is there something wrong?"
Zhang Jingzhi asked, "Master Fu went to Jiazhou?"
Leng Sa was silent for a moment before saying, "Young Master Zhang is still so well informed."
Zhang Jingzhi said, "It's not that I'm well-informed, it's just... I happened to see it."
Leng Sa was stunned for a while, "Are you in the six southern provinces?" Mr. Fu only set off this morning. According to the marching speed, he has just crossed the boundary of the six southern provinces at most. Since Zhang Jingzhi said he saw it with his own eyes, then he is also in the six southern provinces.
Leng Sa frowned, "I remember Zhang Shao is still working in the capital, is this a business trip?"
Zhang Jingzhi said, "No, I resigned."
"..." Leng Sa was silent.
Zhang Jingzhi sighed lightly, "No kidding, I resigned not long ago, and now I originally wanted to find a job in the south. I wonder if the young lady will give this opportunity?"
Leng Sa said, "I can't afford Young Master Zhang."
Zhang Jingzhi reluctantly said, "The Zhang family has no power or power now, and all Zhang can rely on is only a few friendships with Mrs. Fu and Mrs. Fu. Only Mrs. Fu can't look down on me, how can I afford it? reason.”
Leng Sa secretly thought, you said so if I didn't agree, wouldn't it mean that I didn't like you?
Leng Sa asked, "Where is Young Master Zhang now?"
Zhang Jingzhi reported a place name, but Leng Sa was not surprised that Zhang Jingzhi had arrived at Yongcheng now.
Zhang Jingzhi smiled, "How about we meet and talk?"
Leng Sa nodded, "Okay." After putting down the phone, Leng Sa got up and walked outside. As soon as they went out, they met Fu Yingcheng and Shuilian who were approaching. "Sister-in-law."
"Young madam."
Leng Sa nodded and asked, "Is something wrong?"
Fu Yingcheng hurriedly said, "There's something going on at the factory."
Leng Sa didn't stop at his feet, "It doesn't matter, I want to go out, the car said okay?" The two nodded immediately and followed Leng Sa's footsteps.
After getting in the car, Leng Sa started the car and drove towards the city before Fu Yingcheng asked, "Sister-in-law, what's the urgency for you to go out right now?" No wonder Fu Yingcheng was strange when he drove out in a hurry.
Leng Sa said lightly while driving, "Go pick up a guest."
Fu Yingcheng is even more curious, what kind of guests need the sister-in-law to pick up in person? Before he could ask any more questions, he heard a cold voice, "Let's talk about something first."
Fu Yingcheng said quickly, "Sister-in-law, it's like this, in our factory..."
The reason why Fu Yingcheng and Shui Lian came to look for Leng Sa at this time was really important. Several old workers in the auto factory were poached. Although it is unlikely that a few workers will be poached and the factory will not be able to start work, the few who have left are the old workers who were there when the car factory first opened the year before last. And no matter how Fu Yingcheng kept the other party, he didn't even think about it, as if he had broken up with them.
Not only that, but there are also people who are faintly making moves among other workers. Fu Yingcheng asked people carefully to find out that it is said that a big businessman from the north came to poach people at a high price. Not only did the salary triple, but he would also help them bring the whole family to the north, and even give them to the family. Also arrange work. Such conditions are indeed enviable, but it is impossible for Fu Yingcheng to pay according to the conditions of the so-called northern merchants.
The salaries given by their car factories in the entire six southern provinces are already high, and the six southern provinces are the most prosperous places in Anxia, so the wages of workers working in car factories are not counted in the entire Anxia. low. Not to mention whether automakers can afford to triple everyone's salaries, the ramifications are not something they can afford.
If the wages of the workers in the auto factory increase, will the wages of others under Leng Sa's team increase? If only the cold industries increase, will other counterparts in the six southern provinces follow? For someone like Leng Sa, who has the Fu family as a backer, it's a good thing to say that the profit is less at best. But there are many more that are themselves small businesses, and if they are asked to triple their employees' salaries, they might as well just go out of business.
Leng Sa frowned slightly, "What did Manager Mu say over there?" Now Fu Ying, the owner of the automobile factory, is in charge of the production and operation of the factory. Mu Honglian is in charge of external sales and communication with upstream and downstream suppliers. Although he was also good at dancing with long sleeves, Fu Yingcheng was still slightly weaker than Mu Honglian in dealing with people, and Mu Honglian was also much better informed than Fu Yingcheng in terms of information and connections.
Fu Yingcheng said: "Manager Mu said she didn't know where the northern businessman came from, and was already investigating. That person is staying at a hotel in Yongcheng now, and Manager Mu said she would go to meet that person. "
Leng Sa frowned slightly, "She went alone?"
Shui Lian smiled, "Young madam, don't worry, Wei Ran went with Manager Mu."
Leng Sa was relieved at this time, "That's good, how are the talks with the workers?"
Shuilian said, "I went to talk a few times, and their attitude was very firm and it seemed that they had to leave. I don't think they would agree to stay even if we agreed to triple their pay. In urging other workers to go with them, I think the priority is to stabilize other people. As for those people...they may not have a good life if they go to the north."
Leng Sa raised her eyebrows slightly, "How do you say?"
Shui Lian smiled, "Although I don't know if the so-called northern businessman really intends to open a car factory, even if he really wants to open a factory, take our car factory as an example, because we can get The best supply parts, and most of the suppliers can complete the cycle in the six southern provinces, which greatly reduces the cost. Moreover, we have received a large order from the military before, which can be completed in less than two years. Even if the other party has the same conditions, if the salary really triples, the other party's profit will be greatly reduced. Now, in addition to us in the six southern provinces, several auto factories have sprung up last year, and the four northern provinces also have their own With the current domestic demand of Anxia, it is difficult for the auto factory to catch up unless the other party lowers the price. Or the other party can directly get the order from the military, otherwise it is really unknown whether it can make a profit.”
Auto factories in this era do not have any automated production lines, which are extremely labor-intensive. If the wages of workers are tripled at once, unless they are really rich, it is difficult to bear the time of burning money in the early stage.
Nowadays, cars are not popular and there is not much domestic demand. If you can't get orders from the military, you may not be able to pay back if you burn money.
Leng Sa asked, "Do you think the other party has other plans?"
Shui Lian nodded slightly, "This possibility is not ruled out, it is also possible... The other party is really rich and powerful and wants to poach corners. After all, old workers are very important to every factory. But if it is just for this, they should quietly It’s enough to poach people, there is no need to encourage the remaining people to leave. After all, it is impossible for everyone to follow them to the north.”
Leng Sa nodded and said, "If they want to go, let them go."
Fu Yingcheng was startled, "Sister-in-law, if others are encouraged to follow along, then we..."
Leng Sa said calmly, "It doesn't matter, didn't we train a group of employees in advance for the opening of the new factory? Let them go first. The first batch of trainees of the mechanical worker training school we cooperated with Yongcheng University last year. It's almost time to start work in August."
"Ah..." Fu Yingcheng looked at Leng Sa with a complicated expression, "sister-in-law, you already guessed that today would happen?"
Last year, when my sister-in-law said that she would set up a school to teach workers in machinery manufacturing, Fu Yingcheng was a little disapproving. Don't the workers directly recruit old workers to bring new ones? Why do we still need specialized schools?
At that time, he only thought that it was fantastic that my sister-in-law was pregnant and squatting at home every day, and what if the school taught them and they wouldn't be able to hire so many people, wouldn't it be a waste of time? It's just that the eldest brother and father didn't care about him and of course they didn't say much. I didn't expect it to come in handy now.
Leng Sa couldn't help laughing, "I'm not an immortal, how can I guess such a thing."
She just thinks that mechanical manufacturing should also be considered a skilled trade. Instead of letting the old workers in the factory use their own experience to slowly bring out various apprentices, the results are slow and their abilities are uneven. It is more convenient to directly unify standardized training. Standardized training for most ordinary workers is sufficient, except in a few places where the technical requirements are extremely high.
Even in her day, weren't there still many technical training schools?
If it goes well, the school will gradually expand to the point where these students will be needed not only in the auto factory, but also in many more places.
"Shuilian, you go to the school tomorrow to check the situation. Yingcheng, let them go as soon as possible, and try not to let them affect other employees. But... those who leave voluntarily will no longer be there in the future. Hired." Leng Sa ordered.
Fu Yingcheng and Shui Lian both nodded to show they understood.
Leng Sa's car drove all the way to the outside of Yongcheng Railway Station. Just as he was about to stop, he saw a man wearing a shirt and trousers standing on the side of the road not far away. He casually draped his suit jacket on his arm, and the other hand was holding A young man with a box.
The young man has a handsome appearance and an elegant temperament. He wears a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. At first glance, he has an aura that stands out from the crowd. Who is not Zhang Jingzhi?
Shuilian doesn't know Zhang Jingzhi, but Fu Yingcheng has met her. "Sister-in-law, you... the person you want to pick up is Zhang Jingzhi?!"
"Yes." Leng Sa drove the car a little further forward and stopped in front of Zhang Jingzhi. Slowly lowered the car window and said with a smile, "Master Zhang."
Zhang Jing was stunned and soon laughed, "Mrs. Fu Shao, stay safe."
Smile coldly, "Don't come here, get in the car."
Zhang Jingzhi was not polite, and put the suitcase he was carrying into the trunk before he opened the front passenger's door and got in the car.
Leng Sa waited for him to sit down, then turned around and left.
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