Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

The factory was set up very quickly.

With the materials in place and workers in place, the salt-making plant has begun operations.

Although the gap between the current salt factory and Zhou Zheng's imagination is still relatively large, it is already quite advanced for Xiang County and even the entire Zhou Dynasty.

Especially Meng Sheng and other Mohist disciples had smiles on their faces.

Because, this is all done by them.

Although Zhou Zheng came up with the idea of ​​the entire factory, it was Meng Sheng and others who finally implemented it.

Many details were also created by Meng Sheng.

Looking at the factory covering an area of ​​100 acres in front of them, Meng Sheng and others looked proud.

Although the Mohists are famous for their forging skills, they have not left any real masterpieces.

Now, this salt factory can definitely become the business card of the Mohist family!

The most important thing is that Zhou Zheng allowed a big Mozi to be carved in many places in this factory.

In this way, how can Mohist disciples not be proud?

In addition to the salt factory, there is also a paper factory behind!

If it weren't for Zhou Zheng's current tight financial situation, the paper mill might be up and running soon.

"Boss, there are a total of 180 workers now!"

"The number will continue to increase in the future. According to this situation, the salt making plant can accommodate at least more than 500 people."

"Materials for making salt are also being delivered in a steady stream, and they can be converted into money soon!"

Speaking of this, Zhou Ping looked excited.

Everyone now knows that Zhou Zheng is spending a lot of money and even has to temporarily shut down the paper mill.

As long as the salt factories start producing salt, it means they will have a steady flow of funds.

Although the profit is only one-tenth of the cost, salt is a necessity for every household, and once the production increases, it will be extremely impressive.

Zhou Ping even thought that as long as the output is large enough, it can be sold to other places.

Even if it is only 30% lower than the market price, it is enough to cause signs of looting, and they will make a fortune!

The more he thought about it, the more excited Zhou Ping became.

"very good."

"Leave the salt factory to Lan Xi for the time being."

Zhou Zheng knew the importance of the salt factory and turned to Lan Xi to tell him.

Here, Lan Xi has really done business and has his own understanding of management.

In addition, Lan Xi is older and more mature and stable than the others, so Zhou Zheng can't be more at ease with the salt factory in her hands.

Zhou Ping became a little anxious when he saw this. This was a business that made a fortune, so he naturally wanted to take over.

Just thinking about Zhou Zheng's instructions to him to enter the military camp later, he lost his face, what a shame!

"Prince, don't worry, the salt factory is in my hands and I won't let you down."

Lan Xi never expected that Zhou Zheng would make such a decision at this time.

However, she didn't hesitate or push back. She took a deep breath and agreed on the spot.

Naturally, everyone would not have any opinions on this.

This salt making plant and the method of making salt were all created by Zhou Zheng, and even all the money was provided by Zhou Zheng. Not to mention leaving it to Lan Xi to take care of, even if Zhou Zheng gave it to others, it was still his freedom.

The happiest person is none other than Su Xun'er.

If Lan Xi is in charge of the salt factory, then Su Xun'er can study behind Lan Xi without any scruples.

In this way, Su Xun'er can be considered as able to share some of Zhou Zheng's burden.

"I don't care about the salt factory, but I have a few requests."

Zhou Zheng's expression became serious, and Lan Xi nodded quickly.

"First, salt factories are not allowed to enslave any workers. They are free to leave as they come."

"Second, for salt factory workers, priority will be given to the families of recruited soldiers."

When he said this, Zhou Zheng paused slightly.

He knew that this request required Lan Xi to have great wisdom and weigh the interests and demands of all parties, especially the group of people who followed Zhou Zheng.

After all, Zhou Zheng currently has limited funds and cannot solve everyone's needs in a short period of time.

"Prince, don't worry, just leave this matter to me."

Lan Xi was slightly startled when she noticed everyone's eyes on her, but still mustered up the courage to agree.

She knew that this matter was a matter of playing a negative role.

If she is not careful, she will become the target of public criticism.

But Lan Xi doesn't care.

The path she has traveled is beyond what little girls like Su Xun'er can compare with. What scenes have she not seen before? !

Besides, Lan Xi wasn't that familiar with most of the people here, so there was no need to worry about face.

The only difficult thing is that there may not be a small number of people who meet the conditions for this recruitment.

How to weigh these people is the key and focus.

But no matter what, Zhou Zheng cannot be allowed to worry about such trivial matters.

"Third, all profits from the salt factory will not be taken away for the time being."

If everyone could understand the first and second requests made by Zhou Zheng, then they could not understand the third request at all.

Especially now that everyone is very short of money.

In Gong Tan's words, it is a bit difficult to pay the new soldiers recruited next month.

Everyone is counting on the profits from the salt factory to fill the gap.

Especially Zhou Ping is very concerned about this matter. If he really wants to train among the new recruits, he won't even get military pay, so he doesn't have to suffer! ?

"Whether it's a salt factory or a paper factory, it's just the beginning."

"This money must not be touched."

Zhou Zheng smiled bitterly. He didn't want to make money, but it was too early to make money now.

What Zhou Zheng needs is to expand the scale as quickly as possible, rather than pursuing profits.

Because, the further you get to the back, the more places you have to spend money.

It’s just starting now. Tens of millions of silver is no longer enough. To do big things in the future, you must have enough financial support!

Therefore, even if it is difficult in the short term, Zhou Zheng does not want to touch this money.

"Prince, don't worry, no one should try to take away a penny from here."

Lan Xi, on the other hand, looked at Zhou Zheng with admiration in her eyes.

How many men in the world can resist such temptation! ?

But Zhou Zheng did it!

Fortunately, everyone understood Zhou Zheng and supported Zhou Zheng.

"I'll leave the matter of the salt factory to you, Lan Xi."

"If you need anything, please communicate with me at any time."

"In addition, Mr. Gu, please cooperate fully."

"Once the salt from the salt factory is produced, it will be sold through the government as soon as possible!"

"Remember, if anyone dares to drive up the price of salt, there is no need to ask me for instructions, just deal with it directly!"

What Zhou Zheng is most worried about is driving up the price of salt.

He has ordered that the salt in stock be sold at a low price, letting the wind out, in order to prevent people with ulterior motives from raising the price of salt in the future.

Even in order to put an end to this phenomenon, Zhou Zheng also formulated relevant policies.

No one can even think about making profits from it.

If found once, you will be punished with a cane and fined!

If found twice, he will be imprisoned and flogged.

Discovered for the third time, exiled!

If the circumstances are serious and the amount is huge, they can even be executed on the spot!

Only by using the most stringent measures from the beginning can we stop this kind of extortionate behavior!

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will definitely punish you severely!"

Gu Jiang took the order.

"Your Highness, someone is asking to see you!"

Just when Zhou Zheng was inspecting the salt factory, Lei Tong came panting.

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