Chapter 935 Exhortation

Chapter 935: Exhortation Chapter 935: Exhortation Editor: Atlas Studios Fan Zijin changed the topic again and said, “But just don’t teach him to be a boor like you.” Qi Haoran glared at him.

Fan Zijin stood up happily.

“Let’s go and see Ah Ling.

Now that the ship is back, we still have to discuss with Ah Ling what to do with your batch of goods.” “I’ll just let you sell them.” “So I have to work for you for free?” Fan Zijin said, “Are you sure you can make the decision on this matter?” Qi Haoran remained silent.

Ah Ling was in charge of the family’s business, so he really couldn’t make the decision.

Fan Zijin scolded him with a smile.

“Look at how useless you are.” At this moment, Mu Yangling was fiddling with the short musket, having gotten someone to place a stone on a rock in the distance.

Bang!

The loud bang shocked everyone.

When they focused their eyes, they saw that the stone on the rock was gone.

The four children clapped excitedly and looked at their mother excitedly.

Smiling, Mu Yangling said, “Although this gun can be fired as long as you aim, its range is actually not as good as a two-picul bow.

You can use it when you’re young, but you won’t need it when you grow up.

However, it might be suitable for Little An, though the recoil is a little strong.

You have to adapt to it.” Mu Yangling returned the firearm to Little Bear and said, “These firearms and cannons came from the Westerners, but seriously speaking, this thing was invented in China.

Since they can improve firearms, so can we.” The children’s eyes sparkled as they turned to look at Qi Haoran, who was walking over.

Qi Haoran stopped in his tracks.

His intuition told him that something was wrong.

Indeed, the children ran towards him, hoping that Qi Haoran could get someone to research and improve the firearms.

Qi Haoran asked, “Where do I get the money for it?

If there’s money, I’ll study it.” Fan Zijin, who was standing beside him, quietly distanced herself from him.

Smiling, Mu Yangling asked Fan Zijin, “Now that the merchant ship is back, have you seen the goods?” “I only took a look.

The steward will send the list over later.” Fan Zijin asked, “Have you decided what to do with your imported goods?” Mu Yangling said, “Jingzhao and other places are inland.

They’ve been developing well in recent years and don’t lack rich people.

These imported goods should be very popular there, not to mention the capital.

I have shops in these places.” Seeing Fan Zijin raise his eyebrows, Mu Yangling smiled and said, “But you also have shops in these places.

If there’s rivalry between our shops, our two families might start a lawsuit in the end.

It may not matter to us, but our stewards might not be able to do as we wish.

When our subordinates fight, it might become a source of amusement for others.” It wasn’t easy for Qi Haoran to get rid of the four children.

When he heard this, he said, “How dare they?

Who gave them the guts to sow discord between their masters?” “Shut up.” Fan Zijin glared at him and said to Mu Yangling, “The business world is like a battlefield and they can engage in their own fighting.

Even if they fight to the death, that’s between them.

But are you not going to acknowledge me here?” With a smile, Mu Yangling said, “Of course not.

It’s meaningless if there’s no competition in the business world.

It applies to others, and it applies to you as well.

However, I think it’s boring to sell the same things from the same ship in two shops.” “So …” “Therefore, we can either sell them together like before and split them into different categories.

You can choose a few categories, while our shop will sell the others.

However, you also know that Haoran and I don’t have much talent in business and most of the stewards in our shop are your people.

I don’t plan to open another provision store for this, so I’ll still use the stewards of those shops.” This was also the strange thing about the two families.

The shops belonged to Qi Haoran and Mu Yangling, but the stewards there were Fan Zijin’s subordinate and their indenture contracts were still in Fan Zijin’s hands.

The stewards would usually look for Mu Yangling for big or small matters, but when they encountered more important matters, they would look for Fan Zijin.

It was always Fan Zijin who helped them resolve these crucial matters.

It was unknown if it was because Qi Haoran and Mu Yangling were too open-minded or if it was because Fan Zijin was too kind-hearted and had always been willing to work hard without complaints.

In any case, the two sides had always been getting along happily.

Because of this, outsiders had always felt that these cousins were so chummy that they could wear the same pair of pants.

Mu Yangling sounded a little shameless when she said that.

As expected, Fan Zijin rolled his eyes at her.

Seeing this, Mu Yangling smiled and said, “Just work harder on our behalf.

According to the usual practice, I’ll invest 50% of the money and only take 40% of the profits.” “The profits from the sea trade are so huge, are you guys willing to part with it?” Smiling, Mu Yangling said, “What’s there to be reluctant about?

Our businesses are thriving all thanks to your help.

Not to mention 10% of the profits, we won’t lose out even if it’s 20%.

I’m just afraid that you’ll be angry with us and think that we’re treating you like an outsider, so I’m only giving up 10%.” Fan Zijin snorted.

“Alright, since that’s the case, leave this matter to me.

Prepare the silver later.

I’ll get Butler Xia to come over to carry it.” Many people fought tooth and nail for benefits.

10% of the sea trade profits was 50,000 to 60,000 taels of silver a year, and this was only the beginning.

When they expanded their business in the future, this amount would only increase.

He knew that Mu Yangling took the initiative to say this to give him the benefits.

That was because what he could do, Mu Yangling was also capable of doing it now.

She could very well just use Fan Zijin’s ex-subordinates and not have to give up any profits.

Butler Xia, who had received the order, clearly understood this logic, let alone Butler Xia’s father, Uncle Xia.

He sighed and said, “Your Highness didn’t put in so much effort for the Prince’s estate in vain.

His Highness and Her Highness trust our steward so much.” Fan Zijin glanced at Butler Xia coldly.

Butler Xia acted as if he didn’t see Fan Zijin’s gaze and continued, “Now, Young Master is on extremely good terms with the young masters from the Qi Residence, especially with the twins.

Just like you and His Highness back then, in the future, when the two estates are handed over to the Princes, it will definitely be as good as today.

However, it might not be the case for future generations.

Duke, you should also discuss with His and Her Highness and gradually separate the business of the two estates.

Otherwise, set the rules so that the descendants won’t argue over this in the future and ruin the ties built up between their ancestors.” Seeing that Fan Zijin’s expression was still cold, Uncle Xia sighed and said, “Back then, the Xia and Zhu families were as close as one family, but even now, the Xia family and the Zhu family are separate families.

Your Highness, you shouldn’t leave such a source of trouble for your descendants.” Fan Zijin’s expression was ugly.

“What does this have to do with the Xia and Zhu families?

The Xia family is naturally the Xia family, and the Zhu family is naturally the Zhu family.

That’s because the Xia family now is not my maternal Xia family anymore, since I’ve never seen Uncle Xia stand up for my mother.

Only Uncle Zhu has always stood up for my mother.” Uncle Xia looked at Fan Zijin worriedly.

“Of course I know.

I also know that the two great-uncles of the Zhu family have tried their best, but it’s true that the relationship between the Xia and Zhu families isn’t as good as before.

You’re the grandson of the Xia family, but have you interacted with the cousins of the Zhu family?

Not to mention you, take His Majesty and His Highness, your cousins of the direct line of descent, for instance.

With them being so far apart, how close can the two families possibly be?” Uncle Xia lowered his voice and said, “Let me say something very disrespectful.

In terms of blood relations, His Majesty and His Highness the Prince are closer to the Zhu family.

You’re separated by two levels, yet His Majesty and His Highness treat you like biological brothers.

However, they’re not as close to the Zhu family and don’t interact much with the sons of that family.

Why is that so?

It’s because they don’t interact much.

Now that you and His Highness are inseparable and you’re being deployed to the same place, your children get along well.

But what about in the next 20 years?

The young masters may have a good relationship, but they may not be officials in the same region.

The grandchildren of the two families likely won’t have the chance to become close.

When the time comes, they’ll definitely be distant and this entanglement between the businesses of the two estates will not be a blessing, but a disaster.

That’s why I said that you have to set the rules.

If you don’t separate your businesses, then have rules set in place.

This way, even if your descendants part ways in the future, as long as they follow the rules set by the ancestors, there won’t be much trouble.

Everyone will still be relatives.”

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