As night fell, Liu Juntao and Yan Hu returned to Zhang Qiu Town with fifty escort team members and found the largest inn in the town to stay.

Due to the large number of people in Liu Juntao and his entourage, and it was not easy to provoke at first glance, some individual customers who ate at the inn checked out and left.

Liu Juntao ignored this when he saw this, and directly found the store, and threw out ten taels of silver to charter the entire inn.

The shopkeeper is also a clear-eyed person, and he also heard about the battle between Yushanji and the Chen family outside the town during the day, and when he saw Liu Juntao and his party at this time, his heart suddenly became clear.

So, the store cheekily invited some of the guests who had already moved in out, after all, it was too much to gain by offending and defeating the Chen family's horses for these guests.

And Liu Juntao did not bully others, but asked Yan Hu to give some silver to those guests who invited out, which should be used as compensation.

After dinner, Tang Yu came over with five of his subordinates who were exhausted, and Liu Juntao said with a smile: "Manager Tang, how is today's harvest?" ”

At this time, Tang Yu and the others were carrying a large package, and they didn't know what was inside.

Tang Yu put the package on his shoulder on the ground and said, "Mr. Lian, we have been wandering around Zhang Qiu Town all day, and we have really gained a lot!" Moreover, in the evening, we heard on the street that President Lian had defeated the Chen family, and we really boosted our morale when we heard it! ”

Liu Juntao smiled and waved his hand, and said, "Tell me about your harvest today, what good things did you buy?" ”

Tang Yu nodded and took out an object from his package, Liu Juntao looked at it fixedly, only to see that it was a mirror.

Liu Juntao took it and took a closer look, and found that this mirror was different from the common copper mirrors and terrazzo mirrors in the Ming Dynasty, but it was almost the same as the glass mirrors of later generations, all of which were made of a whole side of small glass, and one side of the glass was coated with mercury!

A smile suddenly appeared on Liu Juntao's face, and then asked, "Is there anything else?" ”

"Yes!"

Tang Yu said, and carefully took out a wine jar from another package, and then opened it in front of everyone, and suddenly the aroma of wine overflowed, and even the shopkeepers and shopkeepers in the distance poked their heads to look at it.

"Mr. Lian, this is a soju in a winery, which is much more fragrant than ordinary liquor, this is a good thing!"

Tang Yu said very excitedly: "Mr. Lian, this glass mirror and the best soju are rare good things, they can definitely be bought for a lot of money, if our Ministry of Commerce can also intervene in the operation, we will definitely make a lot of money!" ”

As for the rest of the items in the package of Tang Yu and others, they were all ordinary specialties, Liu Juntao looked at it again, and did not find anything particularly valuable.

However, even this mirror and the jar of soju are not priceless commodities in Liu Juntao's eyes, at best, they are a little better than similar commodities in this era.

However, these two things brought by Tang Yu gave Liu Juntao great inspiration, making Liu Juntao realize that the economic source of Yushanji is too single, except for the shops in Huakou Town and Anshan Town, almost most of the income comes from private salt!

Once the private salt business of Yushan Salt Pond is cut off by others, it is equivalent to cutting off the life of Yushan Pool!

"Mirrors? Shochu? ”

Liu Juntao thought about it for a while, and a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and then he laughed out loud, and said to Tang Yu and Yan Hu: "Haha! Okay, it's not too early, let's rest quickly, and we'll return to Yushanji early tomorrow morning. ”

Tang Yu was slightly stunned and said, "But Mr. Lian, didn't we say that we would stay in this Zhang Qiu Town for a few days?" I'm going to go around town for a few more days! ”

Liu Juntao said with a smile: "No need to turn around, the purpose of our coming to Zhang Qiuzhen has been achieved." We'll go back tomorrow! ”

The next day, Liu Juntao led everyone to return early in the morning, and two days later everyone arrived at Yushanji.

After Guo Yongzhong and Zhang Baigui learned the news, they immediately rushed to wait for Liu Juntao and his party outside the Yushan set, and everyone was very happy after meeting, especially when they learned that Liu Juntao had defeated the Chen family's men and horses this time, and the prestige of the Yushan set was greatly increased, and they were even more overjoyed.

Yan Hu returned to the camp with fifty escort team members to rest, while Liu Juntao said to Guo Yongzhong and Zhang Baigui: "Guo Yuanwai and Master Zhang, let's go back and rest too." Tomorrow morning, the two of you will come to my house for a while, and I have important things to discuss with you. ”

After speaking, Liu Juntao said goodbye to everyone and returned home.

Guo Yongzhong and Zhang Baigui were confused for a while, and the two looked at Tang Yu who was carrying the package, and then asked.

Tang Yu also said with a smile: "Master, Master Zhang, don't ask for me, Mr. Lian told me not to let me say it in advance." Moreover, on the way back, we have already sent people to Huakou Town, Ansan Town, and Yushan Yanchi, and all the generals of the escort team will rush back early tomorrow morning! ”

Hearing this, Guo Yongzhong and Zhang Baigui were stunned, and both of them understood that Liu Juntao must have something big to do, presumably related to the new structure that Liu Juntao said before.

Tang Yu was also exhausted at this time after running all the way, taking advantage of the opportunity of Guo Yongzhong and Zhang Baigui to lose their minds, Tang Yu ran back to Guo's house with a dodge.

The next day, Liu Juntao was at home.

Guo Yongzhong and Zhang Baigui rushed over after breakfast, and as soon as the two entered the house, they saw Zhang Xiaojun, Yan Hu, Chen Ziping, Gao Ran, Liu Zi'an, and Tang Yu all ready, and Guo Muying was giving everyone a cup of tea.

Zhang Baigui glared at Zhang Xiaojun, and said secretly in his heart: "This kid, he won't go home to see when he comes back!" ”

At this time, Liu Juntao said with a smile: "Okay, Guo Yuanwai and Master Zhang are also here, now we are all together." I am looking for you to come over today, mainly for two things. ”

After speaking, Liu Juntao picked up a stack of papers from his hand, and then said: "The first thing is to recommend some talents, you can put forward your own right-hand man, or some talents you know, and I will arrange these talents according to the actual situation!" ”

As soon as the words were finished, the crowd began to talk, and the words were full of joy. After all, Liu Juntao's move means that Yushanji will become further stronger, and it will also carry out a new round of expansion!

So, everyone spoke one after another and recommended what they thought was talented.

First of all, Gao Ran, after the training of the 1,000 newly recruited young people, Liu Youfu, Liu Youcai, Zhou Zongsheng, and Chang Hongdao attracted Gao Ran's attention. Especially when attacking Hanjiazhai, the four of them actively dared to fight, which made Gao Ran remember it in his heart.

After that, it was Tang Yu, because Tang Yu had to deal with the shops in Huakou Town and Ansan Town, and he had to cultivate and promote some talents that he could trust, otherwise he would not be busy at all.

So at this time, Tang Yu immediately said a few materials that could be made.

"Xu Ping, now in charge of the business of the restaurant in Huakou Town, is very scene, especially its charm still exists, and it has helped me win many merchants."

As soon as the words fell, everyone burst into laughter, and Tang Yu's cheeks also turned red.

"Ma Lijun, this person is not good at business, but he knows a lot of workshop skills, so I also stayed by my side."

"Cui Ning, this person is proficient in Mongolian language, and he is also familiar with the affairs of the rivers and lakes, he is rude and very sophisticated."

After Tang Yu finished speaking, Zhang Xiaojun, Liu Zi'an, Yan Hu and others also recommended a lot of talents.

Liu Juntao listened carefully, and also remembered the talents recommended by everyone in his heart.

Then, Liu Juntao said with a smile: "I will evaluate the talents recommended by everyone one by one, and the results will be announced in a few days." After everyone goes back, let these people who recommended them rush to Yushan as soon as possible! ”

Everyone nodded in agreement when they heard this.

Liu Juntao continued: "Okay, the first thing is for the time being. The second thing is to announce that our Yushanji will set up a Ministry of Commerce, a Ministry of Military Affairs and a Ministry of Civil Affairs to comprehensively manage the affairs of our Yushanji. ”

"The Ministry of Commerce is in charge of Tang Yu, and after the talents you recommend have passed my assessment, the qualified ones will be assigned to you as deputies. The authority of the Ministry of Commerce is to temporarily manage Ansan Town, Huakou Town, Yushan Salt Pond, and the four pieces of money and grain, and the income of each piece must be handed over to eighty percent, and the remaining two percent will be shared by you and the steward of the Ministry of Commerce. You see, the better you work, the more money you will earn in the future! ”

Tang Yu was overjoyed when he heard this, and he couldn't help himself, his eyes kept rolling, obviously thinking about how the Ministry of Commerce should develop and grow as soon as possible in the future.

At this time, Liu Juntao glanced at Guo Muying, who was standing beside him, and said with a smile: "Also, the quilt factory is also temporarily under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Commerce. ”

Guo Muying couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth when she heard this, and secretly glanced at Liu Juntao, her face was also slightly red.

Liu Juntao continued: "The second is the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and the best person in charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is, of course, Guo Yuanwai. At the same time, the Ministry of Civil Affairs also undertakes the registration of the source of reserve soldiers of the escort team, and maximizes the manpower of Yushanji when the military department needs it! ”

Guo Yongzhong said with a smile when he heard this: "Okay! Since Jun Tao can trust me, then I'll do it! ”

"With Guo Yuan's appearance, I have a hundred hearts."

Then, Liu Juntao continued: "Then there is the military department, which is where Yushanji lives and lives!" Therefore, I decided that the military headquarters would be directly managed by myself, and the specific affairs would be divided into three parts: the Yushan Guard, the blacksmith shop, and the intelligence. ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Baigui and Liu Zian's faces changed slightly, and Zhang Xiaojun, Yan Hu, Gao Ran, and Chen Ziping also cheered up and listened attentively.

"Our Yushan Guardian Team is about to start expanding, and the 1,000 newly recruited young men will immediately be reorganized into the Escort Team!"

"The equipment of the escort team is all made by the blacksmith shop, so I have full authority to ask Master Zhang for this matter!"

After speaking, Liu Juntao hugged his fist and saluted Zhang Baigui.

Zhang Baigui also hugged his fists and said: "Don't worry, don't say anything else, just for the armor, I will do my best!" ”

Liu Juntao nodded, and then said with a smile: "There is intelligence again, and this matter is in charge of Liu Zi's security." Just one point, I want to know the major events that happened in Yanzhou Mansion and even Shandong, especially the information of the Chen family, the Kong family and the Xu family in Xuzhou! In terms of intelligence, I just need to get information! ”

Liu Zi'an stood up when he heard this, hugged his fists and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lian, this matter is on me!" ”