Xianyu Infrastructure, I have a lot of troops in my hands

But Ji Yuanyi and others also saw another side. The fact that these data were in the hands of the female official beside Xie Xian proved Xie Xian's control over Que County.

The population of Xie family's industry has been saturated. Of course, who knows whether these figures involve data falsification?

Although the Xie family's assets are not large, they have already amazed everyone present. In fact, what Xie Xian did not say is that these are only the assets of the second branch of her Xie family, not to mention the more than ten thousand Black Stone Guards in her hands.

Xie Xian’s attitude towards Hu Chong’s pale face was very clear: he could come, but she would treat him like a refugee.

Of course they didn't want Hu Chong to lower his head and become a refugee, but did he have any other choice now?

Xie Xian thought expressionlessly that if someone like herself were to live in modern times, she would be hung on the street lamp in a matter of minutes.

"I have a second plan here," Xie Xian sat up straight, crossed her hands on her chest, and looked directly at Hu Chong. This posture was quite oppressive.

"The Pigeon Church in my Xie family is going to develop in the Southland and needs to establish branches in various places. We need people, but we cannot have second thoughts."

"The number of sailors on board also needs to be expanded, but the personnel must meet the requirements."

"Finally, the remaining members of the Hai Gang can join the Xie family. In return, I can provide you with a place to stay along the Huai River. You can continue to fish for a living, but you must work for the Xie family when necessary."

The three places proposed by Xie Xian, from high to low, were very well considered and well-reasoned, and Hu Chong found it hard to resist.

If it is said that nearly a thousand people from the Hai Gang were taken in at one go, few people would tell us where they went specifically. Shen Liulang said that they signed a contract to become slaves of the Shen family, but could the Shen family afford so many people?

They don't have so many industries and so many jobs, so where will the remaining slaves go?

The most likely scenario is that they will be sold in batches. The better ones will be sold to other noble families as slaves, while those who are unlucky may be sent to black mines or black salt fields, and then work themselves to death without any chance of release.

Shen Liulang knew about this, and Zuo Weiwei also knew it. This was also the reason why Hu Chong would rather die than sign the indenture. If he didn't sign, he could still survive, but if he signed, he would be doomed.

However, the three choices given by Xie Xian did not mention the slave contract from beginning to end. With Qingdai as a prelude, it gave everyone the illusion that the Xie family really had no shortage of people.

The Xie family did not even have any interest in the ready-made slave candidates such as refugees. The confidence that came from their hearts made Hu Chong even more convinced that the Xie family would keep their word.

In fact, Xie Xian doesn’t have many people who can be used under her. People who understand water and can operate a boat, aren’t they the ideal water network logistics employees?

Xie Xian didn't need to sign any slave contract at all. She just needed to make an initial investment to open a few stores, occupy a few cities and towns along major transportation routes, set up the framework, and then expand little by little. Naturally, people would scatter to various places and become her eyes.

As long as the initial capital investment can hold up, the flywheel effect in the later stage will naturally become stronger and stronger.

Hu Chong's expression changed again and again, as if he was weighing the options. What Xie Xian said was indeed their best way out at the moment, but many details were still to be discussed.

"Boss Hu, you can take my conditions back and discuss them. After all, I am just providing you with more options." As for whether to come or not, it is up to you.

Xie Xian was very confident and held up three fingers. "I'll give you three days to think about it. After three days, we will set up the venue for the assessment."

She had a smile on her face, but her words were ruthless. "My Xie family doesn't support idle people."

Hu Chong shuddered, realizing that Xie Xian was just informing him, and how they would choose was not within her consideration.

He bowed and left in a hurry.

After Hu Chong left, Xie Xian leaned back and said, "Send someone to spread the news. I'm recruiting people for the Pigeon Hall. Locals with good physical conditions are also welcome. The number of places is limited."

Zuo Ci finally couldn't hold it in anymore and uttered: "What about just now..." Didn't they say that they would give the Hai Gang a chance?

Ji Yuanyi looked at Xie Xian thoughtfully, "My Lady, what you mean is that the Pigeon Hall was originally going to recruit people."

"Yes and no," Xie Xian glanced at him, "No matter how precious the gift is, it cannot match the lightness of one's heart. Only by doing it yourself and striving for it can you cherish it."

This applies to everyone, especially those who are fickle.

Zuo Wei said, "My lady seems to be pessimistic about Hu Chong." He asked, but his tone was affirmative.

Xie Xian curled her lips slightly and sneered, "A gang of 2,000 people could actually be controlled by a second-rate family. What can I say about this ability?"

Qingdai revealed the same contemptuous expression at the right time.

However, is it really okay to be so ruthless?

Yongji raised his hand hesitantly, and when he saw Xie Xian looking at him, he said hesitantly, "We don't need any sailors on our ship!" Why are we still recruiting?

Xie Xian frowned: "Why aren't you short of people? How can one ship be enough?"

"Where are the boats?"

"If you don't have it, go and rob it. How are you doing in investigating the pirates in the south?"

"I don't want any of those northern barges. They're a bunch of junk and it's expensive to repair them."

During the rest of the time, Xie Xian expressed her contempt for Yongji, the leader of the Black Stone Guard navy, for being so lacking in foresight and unable to share the king's worries, and expressed concern about the future of the navy.

In Xie Xian's eyes, wild pirates are nothing more than experience babies. How many sailors she has depends on how many pirate ships she has.

Is it necessary to ask such a simple question? If you don't take advantage of this good opportunity and get a few more boats, can you make a fortune by fishing every day?

Facing Xie Xian's advanced military management concept, Ji Yuanyi and others at the bottom were sweating profusely and communicating with each other frantically with their eyes.

"This ship was also stolen!"

'It must be!'

"And you want to rob a few more ships?"

The image of Xie Xian in the minds of several people was gone forever, but Zuo Ci looked at Xie Xian with more awe.

Senior Brother Qu’s boss, oh no, our own boss is really ruthless and decisive, which completely fills the definition of the word "talented general" in his mind.

Zuo Ci looked at Xie Xian with sincere eyes and admiration. Qingdai turned around and thought, "Well, it seems that the new clerk of the lady is safe."

"My lady, I think Mr. Zuo is the right person. Why don't you let him spread the news this time?" Qingdai said that she didn't want to do any field work at all.

Xie Xian glanced at Zuo Wei, and Qingdai suddenly realized: "Mr. Zuo still has financial matters to deal with." I will teach you the loan method later, the sooner the better.

Talents are hard to come by, so we won't let them go easily. I heard that Mr. Zuo is proficient in Yixue, so he should be good at numerology as well.

Xie Xian expressed her appreciation for the employees' enthusiasm for work and with a wave of her hand, everyone moved to the garden. The ship had to go out to gain experience, and she would be away for two days, so her sisters must be worried.