northernbook Chapter 238 How to employ people
Chapter 238 How to employ people
The two-day banquet passed in a flash, and the castle servants, having come and gone, began cleaning and tidying up every corner still filled with the joyful atmosphere.
However, the trade fair was preserved, and merchants could stay there for up to half a month, during which time they could leave at any time if they ran out of goods. As long as they met with the lord before leaving, they would receive a generous reward and compensation.
The merchants attracted by the river were often traveling north and south, leaving their hometowns behind. Some of them were wealthy merchants, spending lavishly and earning substantial incomes, but they still earned their money through hard work. The empire's original policies did not encourage population movement, and the population movement caused by commerce was far less than the migration driven by mate selection.
Jiang Yu's desire to develop commerce undoubtedly requires breaking this situation and attracting more merchants who were originally stuck in their original locations to come out. Therefore, as the initiator, financial support and policy attraction are equally important.
Jiang Yu wore a Caribbean blue silk dress with blue and white striped bows on the collar and sleeves, and a layer of white tulle covering the hem below the waist. She didn't get up until noon, and after having breakfast, she sat at her desk reviewing the data from the trade fair over the past two days.
Of course, she couldn't just set up the stalls and leave them unattended. Jiang Yu assigned many people to record and collect data from the market at all times, including but not limited to data on the types of goods traded, the business strategies of merchants, and the competition and comparison between similar products. She also required the merchants to report their daily transaction data and turnover to her.
Of course, she needed approximate data; she couldn't leave no room for maneuver or compromise. However, she also made it very clear that there shouldn't be too much discrepancy, as this was closely related to how she planned her business activities and divided business areas in the future. After all, the businessmen fully agreed with and endorsed the idea of "eat only what you can afford."
She also secretly sent people to investigate these data. Any discrepancies were considered signs of dishonesty and a lack of integrity, which is a major taboo in business, especially since she had already given them ample freedom. Crossing her bottom line again would only result in being blacklisted.
"Xiao Yu is never idle." Jiang Yu looked up and saw Lin Yi, dressed in pure white casual home clothes, leaning against the door.
"Yi, come in quickly." Jiang Yu put down the quill pen in her hand, propped her head up and watched him walk in: "Why do you say that? I rested well before I started working."
Lin Yi approached and saw the various tables and data on the desk, a slight smile appearing on his face: "It seems Xiao Yu is determined to win the trade market."
“Since you have an idea, you should do it. Besides, you’ve already taken the first step. Stagnation will only lead to failure.” Jiang Yu pulled Lin Yi’s hand, which was on the table. “I don’t want to do anything useless. And the situation is much better than I imagined.”
"It's a pity I'm leaving in a couple of days, otherwise I could stay and help you with some things." Lin Yi said with some regret, taking his wife's hand in his own.
"It's okay, I still have Qingyin and Moya. They'll both help me," Jiang Yu comforted him, wanting him not to worry about me before he left.
“Of course I’m at ease, but I also heard that you’ve found yourself another helper.” Lin Yi finally brought up what he wanted to say. Upon hearing that it was someone from the Halbus family, his eyes darkened, and he thought of the former Wilman family.
Having gained Xiao Yu's favor, it's inevitable that they'll become the second Wilman family.
Jiang Yu quickly realized what Lin Yi was worried about. She stood up and leaned close to him, looking up at him. Lin Yi had reacted the most strongly to the Wilman incident, so it was normal for him to have such thoughts and worries now.
“Qingyin’s work ability is beyond doubt. In fact, I don’t need to rely on external forces at all,” Jiang Yu explained. “But a lord cannot be a commander without troops, nor can he be without any weaknesses. No matter how approachable I am or how outstanding my political achievements are, I am still an outsider to the natives of Hollandpur, not to mention that I am above them in class.”
"Therefore, choosing a powerful indigenous person as a confidant and reliance is a necessary step."
“Moreover,” Jiang Yu tapped Lin Yi’s chest, “you must leave your personal guards behind. I can’t let the people in the county think that I, as the lord, rely on outside forces. They will feel that I don’t treat them as my own people.”
"So you also plan to select local able-bodied men from the county to form a garrison, I see." Lin Yi's expression softened even more. He hadn't come here to interrogate him, and Jiang Yu's clear explanation put him at ease.
Weighing the pros and cons, and knowing how to use people effectively, are essential skills for every leader. Xiaoyu is doing this better and better.
"The Halbs family is not to be underestimated. They are an ancient and powerful family, rooted in Hollandpur, with numerous branches and descendants. Xiaoyu, you are of high status and beautiful, and you rarely show any affection or reliance on them. It's inevitable that some young men will find it hard to control their restless hearts, and if some tactless elders instigate things..."
As Lin Yi spoke, his expression turned cold. Fan Qingyin had always been very protective of her reputation; he wondered if she had made any progress. It was a pity that he would have to spend less and less time with Xiao Yu again, unable to keep an eye on her all the time—it was truly annoying.
Otherwise, you should give Moya a few more instructions.
"Oh, don't worry." Jiang Yu said somewhat helplessly, but still very seriously, "I would never choose such a minor nobleman as my husband. If we can't become in-laws, I won't be interested." The same thing will never happen again.
Class is a very real issue. Even if a man from a minor noble family were to become her husband, he wouldn't be her equal in power. He couldn't even protect himself, let alone her and her family. Marrying isn't charity; such a fatal weakness is not something to be taken for granted.
Lin Yi pulled Jiang Yu into his arms. It wasn't that he was worried about her; he knew perfectly well that Xiao Yu was very rational. But her charm couldn't be hidden; it always attracted others to her unconsciously.
Forget it, I still have to tell Moya that if he encounters someone who doesn't know their place, he should just kill them if they do anything wrong.
"Xiaoyu, I'm leaving first thing the day after tomorrow," Lin Yi grumbled, his puppy-dog side showing again. "Aren't you going to spend the last two nights with me?"