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Force-bar?

Probably a coolie seller, right?

In this regard, Ning Xiu was a little curious. The Ming Dynasty also had such a large-scale gathering place for migrant workers?

Since this guy said so, he can really go and see it. Anyway, there is nothing to lose.

Ning Xiu and Sun Wufan went to Yichunfang in the south of the city.

As soon as you enter the door, there is a strong sour smell.

I saw that outside the low and dilapidated tiled house was full of middle-aged men sitting cross-legged. They were dressed in shabby, patched shorts, with languishing expressions and blank eyes.

Sun Wufan tugged at the corner of Ning Xiu's clothes, and said in a low voice: "Brother Ning Xian, what are we doing here, can these people also be hired to work?" ”

Ning Xiu actually had some drumming in his heart. It's no wonder that the guys in the tooth shop are reluctant to help these people work to earn commissions, and they are too poor......

Although the commission is paid by the employer, dealing with these people may be a shame.

"Now that you're here, you should give it a try. You don't look at these people in rags, if they really have a chance to make money, they will work harder than others. ”

Sun Wufan pursed his lips and said, "When you come forward, I don't want to be stared at by a group of hungry wolves." ”

Ning Xiu slandered in his heart, such a 'fat sheep' appeared in front of the hungry wolf, and he should indeed have a sense of crisis.

The two walked towards the middle of Yi Chunfang, and there were more and more power sticks on both sides.

A slightly clean and decently dressed man took the initiative to come over and asked respectfully, "Are the two sons here to hire workers?" Our brothers here are the most practical, and they only need 20 yuan a day's work. ”

This man has a Chinese face, starry eyebrows and sword eyes, and he is incompatible with the sloppy counterparts beside him.

Ning Xiu said in his heart that this person should be a foreman or something, and a large number of hired workers must deal with him.

After sorting out the wording a little, Ning Xiu said loudly: "Yes, we are here to recruit workers, but I want to understand your identity first." ”

After all, it is a big project like repairing the palace, and Ning Xiu can't just hire some workers. Otherwise, if something vicious happens, he can't afford to carry this pot.

"We used to work at the docks. Because there have been no big orders at the dock in the past two months, I can only come to the city to take orders. If Childe can keep us for a month, we can make some concessions on the price. ”

The foreman thought that Ning Xiu wanted to lower the price, so he gritted his teeth and said.

It turned out to be a porter at the docks!

Ning Xiu was relieved now.

Jingzhou is located at the key point of land and water, with countless ships coming and going, and naturally there are many cargo ships.

Loading and unloading cargo requires a large number of manpower, which feeds many dock handlers.

But the dock doesn't work all year round. In July and August of the year, because of the hot weather, even cargo ships rarely sail, and there is much less work.

These dock workers have to go to the city to make a living when they have no work, and Yichunfang is their gathering place.

In other words, this was really caught up by Ning Xiu.

By September, he would be able to get a higher price if he wanted to hire so many workers. It is now at the lowest point of the price of hired labor.

"Ning can promise you that at least you can guarantee that you will work for the full August. As for the salary, Ning can offer you a price of 25 wen a day for one person, and three meals are included. ”

"What? Ning Gongzi wasn't joking, was he? Twenty-five a day, including three meals? ”

Everyone else is bargaining, but this son actually took the initiative to raise the price. Not to mention the price increase, you also have to package three meals for the hired workers. Doesn't this mean that you can save 25 yuan a day? Twenty-five wen a day, seven hundred and fifty wen a month. Although it is still a little less profitable than working on the docks, it is already the best result in July and August, when there are no large number of cargo ships sailing.

"Why, you don't want to?"

Ning Xiu's brows furrowed slightly.

The price he opened was very fair, and if the foreman didn't want to, he would have to go to someone else.

"No, of course not. We are willing, and the price offered by Ning Gongzi is very sincere. ”

The foreman was overjoyed and nodded his head in response.

"Very good, this ......"

"Well, the contemptible surname is Wu, and the single word is a macro word."

"Oh, Foreman Wu, Ning has a sentence in front. Ning has contracted you, so you can't take other orders during the August construction period, and you must work for me wholeheartedly. After August, if necessary, Ning can also give priority to renewing, but he will give you a salary of 10%. What do you think? ”

"This ......"

Wu Hong hesitated.

July and August are the off-season for cargo ships, and there is basically no work on the wharf. Therefore, everyone went to Gangneung City to work as casual laborers.

From September onwards, there is more work on the docks, and they can return to the docks to continue loading and unloading goods.

Working on the docks is definitely more profitable than working in the city.

Even if this Ning Gongzi adds one percent of their wages, it will be less than thirty yuan a day, which is still slightly inferior to the dock.

However, Ning Gongzi only said that there was a possibility of an extension, but he did not say that it must be postponed, maybe he was just for the sake of insurance?

If they refuse Ning Gongzi, of course, they can guarantee that they will go to the dock in September to make more money, but they will have to face the dilemma of having no work to do in August.

There may be some odd orders occasionally, but they are hungry and full, which is far worse than doing the whole work.

Ning Xiu did think so.

In his opinion, it is not surprising that the renovation project of the palace can be completed in about a month, after all, there is no big main project. But just in case, he wanted to give the employees a right of first refusal when they signed the contract, so that they could ensure that the employees would finish the renovation work before leaving.

Otherwise, if the construction period is not completed in September, they are in a hurry to return to the dock to pick and choose, and Ning Xiu will not only have to find someone temporarily, but the project will also come to a standstill.

Wu Hong pondered for a moment, then hugged his fists at Ning Xiu and said, "I promise Ning Gongzi." If Ning Gongzi's work is not finished by September, we are willing to continue to work for Ning Gongzi. ”

Ning Xiu was quite surprised that he replied so quickly, and said in a harmonious voice, "Don't you want to discuss with them?" You can call the shots on such a big matter alone? ”

Wu Hong said with a smile: "Although Wu has no ability, he still has some prestige among the brothers, and they all listen to Wu." Ning Gongzi was relieved. ”

Ning Xiu nodded.

Wu Hong should be similar to the role of Big Brother, and everyone obeys him.

If Ning Xiu questioned Wu Hong again, he would be a little contemptuous.

"Okay, then we'll sign the contract, and you can start working tomorrow at the earliest."

Wu Hong was overjoyed when he heard this.

Some of them hadn't worked for days on end, and their hungry hearts were on their backs. If you start working one day earlier, you will get the money one day earlier, and you will be able to eat three free meals. This Ning Gongzi is really their savior.

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