Next is the candidate for the pawnshop manager.

Pawnshop opening is not like a salt shop, the shopkeeper of a pawnshop requires strong professional ability, and ordinary traders are not competent.

After all, the pawnshop sells messy things, ordinary ones are fine, but those valuable paintings, antiques, etc., ordinary people can't judge.

Kang Youfu told Zhu Shencone that he had taken a fancy to an old shopkeeper, this old shopkeeper had worked in the Liu family before, and after the Liu family fell, all the Liu family's industries were divided, and the old shopkeeper also lost his errand because of old age, and now he is idle at home.

The Kang family has been with the Liu family for many years, and they know the situation of the Liu family very well, and this old shopkeeper is no stranger to him.

When he was planning to open a pawnshop, Kang Youfu thought of the old shopkeeper, but Zhu Shencone was not in Pingyang, so he couldn't call the shots, and now that Zhu Shencone is back, he naturally wants to talk about it.

"Tell me about it." sent Zhang Xijun out, and there were two people in the house, Zhu Shencone and Kang Youfu, Zhu Shencone spoke.

"Yes......." Kang Youfu nodded and said: "The golden shopkeeper was the shopkeeper of the Liu family's pawnshop before, and he has worked in the Liu family for more than thirty years, and he has been ......in the Liu family since he was an apprentice. Kang Youfu carefully talked to Zhu Shencone about this golden shopkeeper, and after listening to Kang Youfu's narration, Zhu Shencone asked him that since the golden shopkeeper has such a ability, why did he lose his errand after the Liu family fell?

Although the Liu family has fallen, the Liu family's industry has also been divided, but these industries still have to be taken care of by others when they are in the hands of others. For example, the pawnshop of the Liu family was also famous in Pingyang City, and now the pawnshop has changed owners, and it stands to reason that the golden shopkeeper should stay in office, why is there no job?

"Sixth Master, have you forgotten about the salt shop?" Kang Youfu reminded hesitantly.

As soon as this sentence came out, Zhu Shencone reacted instantly, and couldn't help laughing with a slap on his forehead.

Kang Youfu is right, didn't he also change the shopkeeper when he took over the Liu family's salt shop? Pawnshops are not ordinary transactions, and if the shopkeeper is not a person who is absolutely trusted, the owner will not use outsiders. In addition, Kang Youfu also said that this golden shopkeeper is not young, and he is the old man of the Liu family, so he will naturally be swept out of the house after others take over.

"Do you think this person is available?" Zhu Shencone asked Kang Youfu.

Kang Youfu nodded: "Sixth master, I have known the gold shopkeeper for many years, although he is the shopkeeper of the Liu family, but the gold shopkeeper is a calm and reliable person, he has never made a mistake in the Liu family's pawnshop for more than 30 years, and now he has lost his errand, and the situation at home is not very good, I think this person is available." ”

"In that case, let's use him, you look at the arrangement." Zhu Shencone said.

As soon as these words came out, he was stunned, he originally thought that he would have to spend some words to persuade Zhu Shenchong, after all, this golden shopkeeper had worked in the Liu family for so many years, and he was considered an old man of the Liu family. How did their business come about, and how did the Liu family collapse, Kang Youfu knows best.

After all, using such a person is not like looking for a new shopkeeper, and it is normal for the owner to have concerns. But Kang Youfu briefly talked about the situation of the golden shopkeeper, and before he had time to elaborate, Zhu Shencone actually agreed.

"Sixth Master, aren't you worried about the ...... of this golden shopkeeper?"

"Hehe, you're not afraid of what I'm afraid of?" Zhu Shencone smiled and said: "Don't forget, you are the big shopkeeper of Hengtong, the gold shopkeeper is just the shopkeeper of this pawnshop, how to choose the people below, how to use it, this is all your business, I am the owner, yes, but these are the jobs of the big shopkeeper, you can't let me, the owner, do all the work for you, right?" ”

Zhu Shencone's idea is very simple, employing people without suspicion, since Kang Youfu has been mentioned in the position of Hengtong's big shopkeeper, then Hengtong's daily operation is responsible for Kang Youfu. Just like a company, Zhu Shencone is the chairman, Kang Youfu is the CEO or general manager, and the CEO or general manager is naturally responsible for the specific operation, and the chairman controls the overall situation.

What's more, the fall of the Liu family played an important role in it, if it weren't for Kang Youfu, the Liu family would not have been able to cross so easily. In this case, he is not worried about this golden shopkeeper, so what is Zhu Shencone worried about?

Having said that, the shopkeeper Jin has worked in the Liu family for a lot of years, but no matter how you say it, he is just working for the Liu family. Isn't it the same as working for a part-time worker? Relying on craftsmanship and ability to eat this bowl of rice, who is the owner and what does it have to do with him?

Kang Youfu instantly figured out this truth, and immediately got up and saluted Zhu Shencong, with an expression of admiration and gratitude on his face.

"Sit down, since you are allowed to be the big shopkeeper of Hengtong, you have to reuse, you have thought about the pawnshop before, and you have done very well, continue to work hard in the future, do things well, and I can't treat you badly." Zhu Shencone praised Kang Youfu with ease, and drew a big cake with his hand, so that Kang Youfu was even more moved by the death of a confidant.

said a few kind words and gave Kang Youfu some rewards, including this month's monthly money reward and the fur he brought back this time. In addition, Zhu Shencone also took out a gadget from his arms that was traded from Mongolia, although the thing is not big, but because it is made of silver, it is also inlaid with sparkling gems, this thing is worth dozens of taels of silver if it is sold, Zhu Shencone directly gave it to Kang Youfu as a gift.

After all, he is a person who has been a civil servant, Zhu Shencone's grasp of people's hearts is not comparable to ordinary people, and he is not lacking in wrists, otherwise the people of Wangjia Village would not be so obedient to Zhu Shencone.

Although Kang Youfu has not followed Zhu Shencone for a long time, the importance of Kang Youfu is self-evident. Such a person must be reused, and at the same time, it must also be enveloped, and naturally in some cases, it must also be firmly controlled, which Zhu Shencone knows very well in his heart.

By the way, I asked about Zhang Xijun's situation, and put Zhang Xijun next to Kang Youfu, in order to supervise each other, and at the same time let Kang Youfu help him keep an eye on Zhang Xijun.

At least, it looks good from now. Zhang Xijun's performance these days has made Zhu Shencone still satisfied, and he still needs to continue to observe how to follow up. Zhang Xijun is a talent, but he and Kang Youfu are different talents, and it is just an expedient measure in Hengtong, if there is no accident, Zhu Shencone has other plans for the use of this person.

"Sixth Master!"

"Uncle Ma, ...... are you?"

Walking out of the main room, Ma Shizhou walked towards Zhu Shenchong, bowed his hand, and looked at Ma Shizhou's already packed luggage, Zhu Shenchong frowned and asked.

"Sixth master, if there is nothing wrong, I will leave." Back to Daming, Ma Shizhou's task is also completed, this time going to the grassland is much smoother than expected, since it is necessary now, Ma Shizhou is ready to leave.

"Uncle Ma, I just came back, why don't you rest for a few days before leaving?"

"Hehe, I can't be idle, it's better to stay in the city and go back early, someone has to do the work in the field, and I don't have anything to do now." Ma Shizhou said calmly.

He is usually silent, but these days he has taken Zhu Shencone to walk around the grassland, and the two of them have no previous estrangement when they get along day and night, and they are a lot more casual in their speech.

"Uncle Ma, talk here." Zhu Shencone took Ma Shizhou to the side, and he said to Ma Shizhou sincerely: "Thanks to you these days, if it weren't for you, this trip wouldn't have gone so smoothly." ”

Ma Shizhou waved his hand: "It's all your own blessing, Sixth Master, I just did what I should do." Besides, Sixth Master, you spent money to invite me, isn't that what you do? ”

"Hehe, that being said, where would it have gone so smoothly without you?" Zhu Shencone said this with a smile, and then asked Ma Shizhou what his plans were for going back this time, Ma Shizhou said that what plans he could have, wasn't it just to live a peaceful life?

This time he took Zhu Shencone to the grassland, and Zhu Shencone gave him a lot of remuneration, which was enough for him to buy a few acres of land after he went back, and live his own life in peace.

Hearing him say this, Zhu Shencone calmly told Ma Shizhou that if Ma Shizhou was willing, he wanted to invite Ma Shizhou to officially join his firm, and he would be responsible for the caravan coming and going to the grassland in the future.

Zhu Shencone's words surprised Ma Shizhou, he never thought that Zhu Shencone would make this invitation. To tell the truth, it is impossible not to be tempted, the profit of the trading house to and from the grassland is huge, Ma Shizhou is naturally very clear, but the problem is that Ma Shizhou is not a trader, although he is familiar with the grassland, he also understands Mongolian, and has been a border army, if he just let him lead the way or do something else, it is absolutely fine, but he is responsible for going to the grassland to do business, Ma Shizhou is not the slightest sure.

"Uncle Ma, you don't have to worry about this, there are other people responsible for the specific transaction, you just need to bear the flow of goods and ensure the safety of trade. I don't worry about handing over this matter to others, but Uncle Ma, you are different, as long as you agree to come down, you will be the leader of the business in the future, and everything will be decided by you when you get to the grassland, and the status is no different from the big shopkeeper on my side. ”

"It's ......." The price offered by Zhu Shencone Rao is Ma Shizhou, who has seen the wind and waves, and he can't help but be moved, this price is really not low, and it also gives Ma Shizhou great rights.

In the grassland business, how many interests there are in this trip Ma Shizhou can see clearly, and this time to the grassland, Zhu Shencone and Bu Rigude hooked up again, these are what he saw with his own eyes.

Not to mention the other tribes, but only the tribes of Burigud, if they can establish a long-term trade, the profits are also very considerable. And Zhu Shencheng not only gave Ma Shizhou a generous reward, but also promised half of the profit, which is an out-and-out huge amount of money for the individual.

No matter how dangerous the grassland merchants were, Ma Shizhou felt that his breath couldn't help but become short, driven by such great interests. Since escaping from the grassland, a promising young officer has not only been disabled, but also lost his military position and has become an ordinary military household.

Ma Shizhou's heart has long been out of ideas over the years, and the only thing he can do is to spend the rest of his life peacefully like before and be an ordinary person.

But unexpectedly, a chance invitation not only allowed him to return to the grassland, but now there is such an opportunity, as long as he nods and agrees, then the second half of his life may have earth-shaking changes.