Chapter 205: What a pair of little enemies

 Cheng Shan immediately went to the local government office to apply for mining qualifications and gave Mr. Fu Yin a five thousand tael of silver notes.

  Therefore, he soon obtained the mining rights of three mines. After that, he gave Lord Fu Yin rare treasures worth tens of thousands of taels.

  Cheng Shan asked his think tank team to prepare a plan, the necessary funds, and everything was arranged before he allocated funds to his subordinates to recruit people to work.

  Thirty-five copper coins a day will include a lunch, and a set of winter clothes and quilts will be given after one month of service.

  This condition is half better than that of the local area. In just one day, a thousand young and strong men have been recruited.

  Cheng Shan didn't want anyone. He held interviews on the first day of recruitment and kicked out all those who were lazy, fished in troubled waters, and took advantage.

  It also proposed a three-day probation period. If there are problems with ability and character, people will be fired.

  But the other party will be given back money for three days of work.

  The mere fact of being paid three days' wages makes the workers very satisfied.

  If they don't like the work in the mining area, they can take the money and leave within three days.

  On the first day of work, Cheng Shan asked the management to train workers on safety measures.

  Everything is about life.

  Three days later, only 800 of the 1,000 workers were left.

  Cheng Shan was very satisfied with the remaining 800 workers. They were young and strong, hardworking, capable and obedient.

  There are three dishes and one soup for lunch every day, with enough rice and steamed buns, and even fatty pork and oil residue.

  The workers are very satisfied, the boss is generous, and the management is kind, so they have no desire to go home.

  I just want to work hard every day and earn a little more money to go home and support my wife and children.

  The next month was uneventful.

  Although three minor accidents occurred and thousands of taels of silver were lost, fortunately no workers died.

  The three mining areas can bring Cheng Shan 300,000 taels of benefits every month, and it is estimated that the benefits will more than five times in six months.

  He did not keep the money for himself, but instead spent some money to honor the governor, giving gifts to every local official and inviting him to dinner and drinks.

  He would often invite local wealthy businessmen to have dinner and drinks to discuss business together.

  Because he knows how to behave, no one has caused trouble for Cheng Shan for so long.

  Even though his father was the prince's tutor, the Cheng family was very powerful, but a powerful dragon could not overpower a local snake.

  Therefore, he was very generous in socializing with bureaucrats and wealthy businessmen. Of course, he could not just give money to others, lest they think he was a fish in water.

  Every time he gave a gift or invited someone to dinner, he came with a purpose in mind. He would not send the gift to the other party unless a profitable cooperation was achieved.

  Cheng Shan would also spend a few hundred taels to give extra meals to the workers.

  Wages are paid on time every month, and everyone will be given a winter coat and a quilt after working for a month.

  The taxes in the mining area are very high, and it is expected that one million taels of silver will be paid to the court a year.

  ... Mr. Cheng of the Cheng Mansionin the capital   looked at Cheng Shan's letter and happily kept stroking his long, white beard.  

 I am proud of my third son.  

 As expected of his son, he is very capable of making money.   

Seeing that his three sons and several grandsons were so capable, Mr. Cheng laughed all night long.  

 I plan to call my youngest daughter's family to my house for dinner tomorrow to celebrate.  

 ...  

 The next day,   Shen Hong went down to the court to take a bath and put on new winter clothes. He took Cheng Yurong, Ruan Ruan, and their four sons to the Cheng Mansion by car.  

 In fact, they also received a letter from Cheng Shan yesterday. They were all happy for him when they learned that his No. 3 mining area was making a lot of money.

  "Father and mother, sister-in-law, sister-in-law, sister-in-law 2 and sister-in-law 3, this is the secret brown sugar made by ancient methods.

Brother Qing specially sent someone to bring it back to you.

It is very nourishing for your body.  

 You can drink it often by soaking it in water, especially for women, this is a great help.

"Tonic."   Cheng Yurong asked Bai Kou to take out dozens of boxes of brown sugar and deliver them to Mrs. Cheng and her three sisters-in-law.  

 "My eldest nephew, my wife, and Shushu, you four sisters, everyone has a share, you're welcome."   

  "Thank you, auntie."

  Each of them took three boxes of brown sugar, one box weighing two kilograms.

  Cheng Yurong still had 400 kilograms left, which she kept for Mrs. Tan and Mrs. Li to give to a few of their close friends.

  In addition, as the New Year is approaching, brown sugar is needed as a gift.

  This stuff is considered a great tonic in the circle of women. If you don't have a strong friendship, you won't be so generous as to give away brown sugar.

  The three tables were occupied by the Cheng family and the Shen family.

  The elders suddenly mentioned Cheng Jinting's marriage. He fell in love with Mrs. Tan's second daughter, who was fifteen years old and not yet engaged.

  I hope Cheng Yurong can help with the marriage proposal.

  She was shocked: "Jinting, I didn't expect you to be with Yingying..."

  She was happy and curious.

  Shen Hong's family was also curious, when did the two young men hook up?

  It's really curious.

  Because Cheng Jinting is an honest and upright person, while Tan Yingying is not as gentle as her name suggests, but has a tomboyish personality.

  Outgoing, enthusiastic and competitive.

  On the other hand, Tan Huanwan has a gentle personality, elegant and dignified.

  "Aunt, Yingying and I have never known each other. We had a casual relationship last year. We met several times at Prince Shen's Mansion this year. She and I had been quarreling for several months over a poem..."

  Everyone said Under questioning, Cheng Jinting had to tell the love story between him and Tan Yingying.

  Halfway through, his face turned as red as cooked shrimp.

  Everyone listened quietly to their love story and couldn't help but feel envious.

  What a pair of little enemies.

  Mr. Cheng and Mrs. Cheng are very satisfied with Tan Yingying as their grandson-in-law. After all, their second grandson is already nineteen years old. If they don't get married, they will be criticized by outsiders.

  Start a family and start a career.

  You must first start a family before you can start a career.

  Cheng Er and Mrs. Liu are also very satisfied with Tan Yingying as their eldest daughter-in-law. After all, she is their son's favorite sweetheart.

  And the Cheng family had already reached such a high position that they didn't lack anything, so it was up to him to find his own love and marriage.

  What's more, the Cheng family didn't want to find someone with a high status and background, for fear that the emperor would be wary of the Cheng family's power.

  Mr. Tan is a fourth-grade official. His position is neither high nor low, just right.

  Lower your head to marry a wife, raise your head to marry a daughter.

  The Tan family has a good family tradition. Mr. Tan does not dislike Mrs. Tan for having five daughters in a row, and he has not seen him take a concubine in more than ten years of marriage.

  He doesn't even go to places like brothels.

  What the Cheng family cares about most is intellectual talent and moral character.

  Other things that are not brought to you in life and taken away in death are just passing by and passing through the sky.

  Cheng Yurong smiled and said, "Leave this to me! I will probably give you an answer tomorrow afternoon."

  She knew that Mrs. Tan was also worried about Tan Yingying's marriage recently. She had gone on seven or eight blind dates with Tan Yingying in the past two to three years . The target, but Tan Yingying is not satisfied.

  Thinking about it, this child probably already has a sweetheart in his heart.

  Then this matter will be easier to handle.

  Cheng Yurong believed that Mrs. Tan and Mr. Tan would be very satisfied with this marriage to the Cheng family.

  Ruan Ruan said with a smile: "I will have another cousin next year. I am so happy... Second cousin, Ruan Ruan will give you a big gift next year. I hope you and your second cousin will like it."

  "What big gift? Ruan Ruan, please tell me." Cheng Jinyang was very anxious and curious.

  He and Qi Yue got married last year, and this little girl Ruan Ruan didn't give them any gifts.