It didn't seem to notice Dong Chuan's worries, Qin Bai continued to promise: "I will say it again, whether it is an accident during mining or a casualty in a fight, I will give a settlement fee afterwards to ensure that my family will not have to worry about it in the future." But everyone has to follow the rules, including myself. If you don't want to do it, you can leave after eating this meal. If you want to stay, you have to do the work, it's up to the brothers. But if there's something out there, I'll stand up for my brothers! ”

If there were still doubts in the past, after listening to this sentence, even the last doubt has been dispelled. In this era, even working hard for the imperial court did not have such benefits. Except for the house slaves of those wealthy families. By the way, this is why being a domestic slave is one of the hottest industries of this era.

The food and drinks were quickly delivered, and when a few hot plates of meat dishes, especially a large pot of braised pork and a basket of white flour buns, were delivered to each table, the whole backyard was completely boiling.

"Eat while it's hot!" Qin Bai greeted loudly. However, there was no need for him to remind them, everyone used white flour buns with braised pork in sauce and stuffed them into their mouths.

Qin Gao beside Qin Bai was also happy to eat. While eating, he shook his head and shook his head: "Second brother, it's so good to eat." ”

From yesterday to now, the murder has not left the slightest shadow on Qin Gao at all. Qin Bai patted his head dotingly: "You fool, you know how to eat!" ”

"Hehehe."

After eating for a while, the speed finally slowed down. Someone asked, "Second master, when are we going to do it?" I can't wait. ”

Immediately, there was a burst of laughter, and there were really a lot of people who couldn't wait to look at Qin Bai. Qin Bai asked casually: "Think about it, if you work quickly, you will earn more, do you have a good way?" ”

In fact, Qin Bai didn't have much hope for such a question. In this era, there is no machinery, and it doesn't rely on human heads to pile up? Unexpectedly, someone really made a suggestion: "Second master, we don't have a few hammers, awls, iron drills, and shovels here." It's not enough for the brothers to call. Some people work, others can only rest on the sidelines. Can you be gracious and buy us a few more? ”

"Huh?" Qin Bai was stunned, "What's the matter?" How many tools are there in Xiaohongling? By this time, he was still a little skeptical. Could it be that Niu Sanye is an idiot? Even if you're a miner, at least you have to have all the tools, right? Otherwise, how can we work?

"Second master, I know." Immediately, a large man with a tumor on his neck stood up.

"Sit down, sit down." Qin Bai pressed his hand, "Let's talk casually between brothers here, it's not so serious." Brother's surname? ”

"They're all called Big Tumors."

"Oh, Brother Big Tumor. Don't be afraid to say the wrong thing, what do you have to say. ”

"Huh. That is true. At that time, the third master ...... Oh no, it's Niu San......"

The big tumor was told quite in an orderly manner, and Qin Bai quickly understood the reason. What surprised him was that Niu Sanye's approach was indeed idiotic, and he really deliberately bought fewer tools.

First of all, of course, is the fear of spending more money. Due to the lack of industrial production, iron tools in this era were very expensive. If it is fully equipped, it is a big expense in itself. The other is the fear of the mine slaves fleeing and resisting. If a miner had an iron tool in his hand, he could easily damage the shackles and other torture instruments. More likely to pose a danger to the guards' guards. Therefore, Niu Sanye simply maintained a minimum of iron tools, had to use them, and tried to find alternatives, such as replacing shovels with wooden shovels. As a result, the output of iron ore will definitely not go up.

However, in addition to being ridiculous, Qin Bai definitely wouldn't care about these necessary inputs. No matter how expensive it is, it's just some iron tools, and more than 100 taels are enough to buy it. So he immediately agreed: "I will buy as much as I need." Thanks, big tumor. ”

Da Tu looked frightened: "The small ones don't dare, don't dare." We just want to thank you, Second Master. ”

"Anything else?" Qin Bai continued to ask.

"Second master." Someone else had the audacity to ask, "Can I buy a few mules and horses?" Originally, we were all carrying on our shoulders, and we could travel more than a mile from the mining place to the stockade, and it was difficult for even small carts to pass through the mountain road, and there were no cars in the stockade......"

Hearing this, Qin Bai also readily agreed: "The mules and horses will be bought together this time, as well as the small cart you mentioned." Also, see if the mountain road can be repaired, and if it can be repaired, sharpen the knife and not cut the wood. Rest assured, brothers, if the construction of the road is delayed, I will provide you with additional money. ”

The atmosphere suddenly became more enthusiastic, and then a lot of suggestions were made. For those who could be solved, Qin Bai agreed on the spot. As for some conditions that are not very mature, Qin Bai also promised to consider them as much as possible.

By this time, Qin Bai had become more and more interested, could it be that this iron ore ...... Is there really a headset?

That's right, before this, Qin Bai had never considered operating this Xiaohongling Iron Mine at all, and even now, he had not considered anything long-term.

Qin Bai is a person with a very clear goal and a very firm will, and it is extremely difficult to be tempted by side things. Otherwise, how could he have been firm in his belief in the police for eleven years in his previous life?

Therefore, Qin Bai never forgot his original intention - to take his younger brother Qin Gao to the capital to find his eldest brother!

Moreover, Zhang Jiuyun forced himself into Xiaohongling and Dongerfang, although Qin Bai did not know the real reason, but it was also impossible not to feel the strong malice behind it. Therefore, it is a matter of time to go.

However, if you really want to go, of course, the best strategy is to manage Xiaohongling well, and take the initiative to hand it over to Zhang Jiuyun when the opportunity is right, so that it will be good to disperse, and the two sides will not tear their faces; Of course, the next step is to find an opportunity to escape, but this is much more risky.

As for being snatched by someone else? Or do you give up now? To be honest, Qin Bai didn't dare to bet at all. Judging from Zhang Jiuyun's attitude and the words he said, once this happens, Qin Bai himself and the people around him will definitely end up miserable.

Therefore, no matter whether it is the best or the next strategy in the end, Qin Bai has to buy enough time for himself. So how to paralyze Zhang Jiuyun? Qin Bai once again found the key point - no matter what, he had to ensure the supply of 200,000 catties of ore every month!

Having introduced these, you should be able to understand Qin Bai's approach, right? In fact, he doesn't care whether Xiaohongling and Dongerfang can make money at all. In order to ensure that the 200,000 catties, it doesn't matter if you lose money in the short term. Anyway, if you put those twenty gold leaves by your side, it doesn't matter if the rest of the money is wasted. You must know that at the beginning, Qin Bai's budget was only one hundred taels of silver. With those twenty gold leaves, the cost of going to the capital to find relatives is already enough.