RPAGF Chapter 226 Opening up territories
Chapter 226 Opening up territories
Having decided to open a branch store, Tian Tian began making arrangements.
After all... for her, opening a branch store is not as simple as just opening a store in another county.
Most of the ingredients used in the three shops were grown from seeds purchased from the system.
Therefore, she also needs to go to various places to farm in advance.
But now, she doesn't own a single acre of land in another county.
An army marches on its stomach!
The first person Tian Tian thought of was Zhang Fusheng!
Aside from Lu Tao, Liu San Niang's family, and Qian Hai Duo's family, Tian Tian trusted Zhang Fu Sheng the most.
Currently, Zhang Fusheng is also primarily responsible for all of her fields.
He is very responsible and manages everything exceptionally well.
In short, I've never made a mistake.
Braving the wind and snow, Tian Tian arrived at Qianjiazhuangzi and asked the village farmers to call Zhang Fusheng from the greenhouse.
"Second Miss." Zhang Fusheng, covered in snow, shook himself off at the door for a moment before entering. "Why have you come in such a heavy snowfall?"
It was snowing heavily outside, but there was air conditioning inside.
Tian Tian took off her thick outer robe, wearing only a thin outer garment, and drank warm corn silk tea.
"Uncle Zhang, I have something I need you to do." Tian Tian stood up and gestured for him to sit down in front of her.
Zhang Fusheng sat down and asked, "Miss, what is it? You have to go there in person?"
Tian Tian told him about her plans to open a branch store next year.
"Congratulations, young lady! Congratulations!" Zhang Fusheng was genuinely happy for Tian Tian.
Thinking about how hard their family had worked, it's a blessing that their shop is doing well and they've even opened a branch.
“Uncle Zhang, if I want to open a shop in another county, then I will have to go to that county to farm.”
"Right now... I need someone... to help me buy land in other counties..."
"Uncle Zhang, would you be willing to be a hero in my efforts to expand our territory?" Tian Tian looked at him intently.
Conquering new territories! A hero!
These two words stirred Zhang Fusheng's passion.
"The second young lady values me, so of course I'm willing!!" He excitedly raised his head and patted his chest lightly.
Tian Tian told him her request...
“Uncle Zhang, I was thinking... after the New Year, after the Lantern Festival, you can set off to inspect the various counties.”
"Help me find some land!"
"What I want are contiguous fields, whether they are fertile or barren, even wasteland, buy them all for me."
"Starting from Xiushui County... then Songxi County..."
Zhang Fusheng understood that the most crucial requirement from Tian Tian was that the film be made into a continuous strip.
Just like the farmland that Baishi County has bought now, it is easier to manage when the land is in contiguous plots.
As for whether the land is fertile, barren, or wasteland, she doesn't care, because she has ways to solve all of them.
"Don't worry, young lady, I understand what you mean."
Tian Tian told him about his salary, "Uncle Zhang, from now on your wages will be raised to twenty taels of silver a month, so you can work for me with peace of mind."
Zhang Fusheng's eyes widened. "Miss, isn't this...too much?"
His current wage is ten taels a month, which is rare even in Baishi County and Yunzhou Prefecture.
That's doubled again.
“Uncle Zhang, I only entrust such important matters to people I absolutely trust.” Tian Tian stared at him.
"Since he is someone I trust, I naturally cannot treat him unfairly."
Zhang Fusheng's eyes were moved. "The young lady has never mistreated us. It is truly an honor for us to work under her guidance."
He had met Zhou Hai from Qingliu Village a few days ago.
When Madam Lu, Madam Liu, and the Second Miss were looking for an oxcart, the first person they asked was Zhou Hai.
But Zhou Hai refused.
At the time, he was in a hurry to make money and didn't care about the gossip Zhou Hai was saying.
He accepted the business just like that, but unexpectedly...
They received a whole carload of God of Wealth.
Now, he and his wife earn thirteen or fourteen taels of silver a month, and their lives are getting better and better.
And Zhou Hai...
He was still driving an oxcart at the city gate, earning only twenty or thirty coins a day.
Zhou Hai wanted Zhang Fusheng to give him some work, but Zhang Fusheng refused, saying that the Second Miss's work could be done by horse-drawn carriage, and there was no need for an oxcart.
"By the way, young lady." Zhang Fusheng had learned some methods and techniques for being a manager by working under Tian Tian.
"My wife and I have discussed it and we plan to buy a small courtyard in the county town and bring my parents here."
"That way, we can also work with the girl."
Tian Tian nodded in agreement, "That would be the best."
"What about the family's fields?"
Zhang Fusheng chuckled and said, "I bought a few more acres of land and plan to hire my clansmen to farm it, giving them 30% of the harvest."
“Earning money is for a more comfortable life, and Uncle Zhang’s arrangement is correct.”
Tian Tian was very satisfied with his approach.
"Once you move to the county, I'll give you some precious items that are warm in winter and cool in summer."
Before leaving, Tian Tian gave Zhang Fusheng a few more silver notes, saying, "This year, in addition to the rice, flour, and meat, each worker in the fields will receive an extra tael of silver as a New Year's gift."
"While you still have some time, choose two or three people who can take your place and bring them to me later."
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Zhang Fusheng went to look for farmland...
Someone still needs to find a shop.
When it came to this candidate, Tian Tian thought of Qian Fulai.
The main purpose is also to give Qian Fulai more training.
When Tian Tian shared this idea with Qian Haiduo and his wife, they wholeheartedly agreed.
"Let him go!"
"I agree too!"
"This child is so young, yet he hasn't walked as many roads as my wife and I have." Madam Qian's words inevitably carried a hint of disdain, and her gaze towards Qian Fulai was quite dissatisfied. "This is a good opportunity to give him some proper training."
"Only then can you stand on your own in the future."
"After I get married and have children, I can be the pillar of my family!"
Qian Fulai gave an awkward laugh.
He likes opening a shop, but asking him to find one on his own...
To be honest, he was a little...apprehensive.
But he glanced at Tian Tian.
Thinking about how Tian Tian, such a young girl, started by making bean curd sheets at home and slowly... built such a big shop!
He opened two shops and even partnered with his family...
In addition, she did business with so many merchants, selling everything from bean curd sheets to steamed buns to corn...
She did almost all of these things by herself.
If a young girl of fifteen or sixteen, who had just come of age, could accomplish this, then even if he was apprehensive, he had to muster up the courage to do it.
"I'll do it!" Qian Fulai straightened his chest. "Dad, Mom, Tiantian, don't worry, I will definitely do this well."
Tian Tian gave him an encouraging look, "Don't worry, brother. Our products are attractive enough. As long as the shop isn't too remote, business will be good."
"Go ahead and look around, just make sure the shops are big enough... and the prices are reasonable."
Qian Fulai nodded emphatically, "Yes, I understand."