Chai Shirong originally wanted to gather all the stewards of the printing house, first admonish, attack, suppress, and establish prestige, and then promise to win over with benefits, so as to establish his first batch of shili.

But I don't want to start the game unexpectedly.

An old steward was the first to accuse him.

It's not right to print a book to make money, and you will be scolded for a copper smell?

Chai Shirong and all the stewards disagree with it in their hearts, but this thing is not easy to argue.

Because the old steward talked about the reputation of the Chengguo Mansion, and also said that using books and words to make a lot of money would reduce the status of the Chai clan and be on par with the merchants.

If there is no sufficient reason to win the argument against the old steward, he can't open his mouth easily, otherwise Chai Shirong will be saddled with the infamy of ruining the reputation of the Guogong Mansion and lowering the status of the entire Chai clan.

He didn't want to memorize this infamy, and he couldn't afford it.

Jiang Long and Chai Shirong sat at the same table, and seeing that Chai Shirong didn't know how to deal with it for a while, he secretly sighed Chai Shirong's ability to adapt to changes, or he owed some heat.

Putting down the teacup in his hand, Jiang Long asked lightly: "I don't know which state capital's study this old steward is responsible for?" ”

The old steward didn't know Jiang Long, although he was also surnamed Chai, but he was a sideline, he had no status in the Chai clan, he was not well-informed, and he didn't owe allegiance to anyone, otherwise he wouldn't have been sent out of the capital to be a small steward in the study, and looked up and down Jiang Long in confusion, thinking that Jiang Long was also a member of the same clan and was sent to manage the printing house, otherwise why could he sit here?

You must know that this is the printing house of the Chai family.

Straightened his waist, just slightly arched his hand and said: "The old man is doing things in Yuanzhou Wencheng. ”

Jiang Long hit the nail on the head, "Then I don't know how the income of Wencheng Study was in previous years?" ”

As soon as these words came out, some stewards couldn't help but laugh out loud.

And the old steward's figure froze in place.

is also the manager of the printing house, naturally there are many people who know this, know that this person is old-fashioned, does not know how to be flexible, stubborn, and is not suitable for running a study at all.

No, it shouldn't be suitable for business at all.

Chai Shirong was not stupid, and seeing that the old steward's expression was wrong, he immediately urged: "Say, say it quickly." ”

The old steward blushed, and he was embarrassed, where is there still the momentum when he questioned and accused Chai Shirong before?

At this time, Jiang Long spoke again, raised his hand and pointed to a middle-aged man standing behind the old steward, this person should be the old steward's deputy, "You can report on the business situation of Wencheng Study in the past few years." ”

The middle-aged man cautiously glanced at the back of the old butler, and then quickly took out a blue ledger from his sleeve.

He opened his mouth and read it.

It's okay not to read it, but just thinking about it makes Chai Shirong and many stewards look weird.

Jiang Long sat quietly, obviously expected.

Just listen to what this person said before, and you know that he is not the material for business.

And as the middle-aged man read down, the old steward was embarrassed and his face turned red.

The reason is very simple, the business of the study is very bad, not only can he not make money every year, but he has to make up for the study in the clan, otherwise he and his buddies in the study will not even be able to send a monthly routine.

Seeing that the old steward looked ashamed and his face was purple, Jiang Long hurriedly stopped the middle-aged man from continuing to read.

He was afraid that the old steward would have a cerebral hemorrhage if he didn't do it well.

With the medical skills of this era, cerebral hemorrhage is incurable.

"Don't read it." Jiang Long then looked at the old butler, "You are not suitable to continue to run the study, so let's give up your position to someone else." ”

The old steward lowered his head and looked gloomy, but did not answer, but turned around and walked out of the hut slowly.

For a moment, it seemed to be a teenager older.

He also thought that Jiang Long was sent by the clan to manage the printing house, so Jiang Long naturally had the right to take off his position as steward.

In the room, there are some well-informed stewards, and they all know Jiang Long's identity.

But now as soon as Jiang Long opened his mouth, he took down a steward, and the other party did not resist at all, which couldn't help but make them feel awe, and they didn't dare to put on a show in front of Jiang Long.

Chai Shirong admired Jiang Long again, and felt that no matter what problem came to Jiang Long's hands, it could be easily solved.

first drove away Chai Gengchen and Chai, and now he has taken down the old steward of the same clan.

It's all light and light, and it's very simple.

Don't even have to argue.

If this old steward is not a member of the clan, he can be strong, but if he is a member of the clan, and he is an elder, he has many scruples.

But Jiang Long didn't argue with the old steward about whether he should publish the script, but directly used the business situation of the study to speak, the business was not good and the loss was lost, and then he took it down, and no one could find a mistake.

Take down one person, get off the horse, and then talk, it's much easier.

Of course, it means that Chai Shirong and Jiang Long talk much more easily.

Not the stewards.

These stewards are more nervous and careful.

After chatting about the book and the study, Chai Shirong had an official showdown and wanted to make these stewards loyal to him.

Of course, you can't say it too directly, just let the stewards understand it, otherwise if it spreads, someone will be caught.

It's naturally okay for you to cultivate your own shili, but you can only do it in the dark, and you can't say that you come to be loyal to me, otherwise you will get out.

After hearing this, a steward's eyes narrowed slightly, and the light in his eyes flickered, "Young Master Shirong is now the chief steward of the printing house, and the little ones will naturally listen to you in the future." ”

This is obviously sloppy.

And this person is not from the Chai clan, just a servant, otherwise he would have directly called Chai Shirong's name, just like the old steward before.

I won't call Young Master Chai Shirong, and I won't call myself a small one.

But Chai Shirong naturally didn't give him a chance, and wanted to let these stewards all make their positions clear, "If you are willing to listen to me in the future, it will be good." ”

Then he changed his mind and said, "The printing house has recently laid off a lot of people, and there are many vacancies, so you should each send the eldest son of the family to fill the vacancy, and give me a hand." ”

In this era, the eldest son inherited the family business, so the eldest son was naturally the most valued.

The atmosphere in the room became tense instantly after Chai Shirong's words landed.

The faces of many stewards changed dramatically.

There are also some stewards with thoughtful faces, or a faint hint of excitement.

Chai Shirong asked them to send their eldest son, and their idea was clear at a glance, that is, to pinch their handle in their hands.

If anyone dares to betray in the future, it will be impossible to say that the life of the eldest son will be gone.

The identity of the steward is not from the Chai clan, and Chai Shirong can take the life of the servant with a word.

And the identity of the steward is from the Chai clan, and he must have no status in the clan, Chai Shirong can create some accidents and coincidences.

In short, Chai Shirong is forcibly forcing them to stand in line.

Chai Shirong said, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then smiled at Jiang Long opposite.

The two of them did not speak again, giving the stewards time to think.

The stewards also have different moods because of their different backgrounds.

Some of them were promoted by other young masters in the clan, and they didn't dare to betray their former allegiance to their masters.

Although some people are the same, in order to keep their current position, they are thinking about whether to turn to Chai Shirong.

Although it was not a good position to run a study before, and I couldn't make a few dollars a year, it might be a good errand to become popular and not be popular anymore.

People die for money, birds die for food!

In the face of monetary interests, there will always be people who will defect.

Of course, there are also some stewards who climb up step by step with their own skills.

After all, the position of study manager was not very sought-after before.

Most of these stewards are very excited, they can be cast into a young master's subordinates, and they will be able to have the protection of their masters in the future.

After a full quarter of an hour of silence, Chai Shirong spoke again, "How about it, have you made a decision?" ”

"The eldest son in the small family is sick, I'm afraid I can't come to help Young Master Shirong." The steward, who had been the first to speak, was the first to speak.

Jiang Long interjected lightly, "The eldest son will inherit the family business in the future, how important is it?" You can't ignore the illness of your eldest son because you're busy with things, so go to the account office and withdraw fifty taels of silver, and first go around and visit a famous doctor to treat your son.

The steward is taught to others to sit first.

When your son's illness is cured, when will you go back to the printing house and say something. ”

Jianglong still maintains the previous style, sharp and decisive!

Since you don't take refuge, then give up your position!

The steward's face was ugly after hearing this, in fact, he was Chai Shihao's subordinate, but he didn't expect Jiang Long to be ignorant of his master at all, and directly asked him to get out.

I want to fight, saying that Jiang Long, you are an outsider, why do you sit on it and give orders?

Thinking of Chai Gengchen and Chai Shihao, the two real right-hand men of Chai Shihao were driven away by Jiang Long, what use could he have if a servant in the palace resisted?

Didn't the old steward surnamed Chai from before also be silent?

Don't humiliate yourself for nothing!

So the steward hesitated, and although he was angry in his heart, he could only retreat respectfully.

He is not a member of the Chai clan, and he must maintain enough respect when facing Chai Shirong.

After the steward withdrew, some people were reluctant to send their eldest son over and found many excuses.

Chai Shirong and Jiang Longxue, whatever excuse you make, I will make a fuss about your excuse, and then let you make room.

With Chai Shirong's strong power, many stewards who couldn't make up their minds gradually decided to be loyal to Chai Shirong.

With such confidence and confidence, you should be able to protect them in the future and make a career, right?

That's what the stewards are thinking at the moment.

Jiang Long didn't speak again after that, and seeing that Chai Shirong played very well, he nodded secretly.

As long as Chai Shirong is not stupid, he is not afraid that Chai Shirong will not be able to firmly control the printing house and the study rooms in various places in the future.

And Chai Shirong got the printing house and the study rooms in various places, which will be of great help to Jiang Long to write stories to make money and do embroidery puppet business.

"After the little one goes back, he immediately sends the eldest son of the little family over to help Young Master Shirong."

"Me too." This is a member of the Chai clan.

"The small family is farther away, and the eldest son in the small family may come later."

In the room, there were more than 20 people who expressed their loyalty to Chai Shirong.

Chai Shirong's face was smiling.