Chapter 250 Yu Sheng, Confidentiality Agreement
Shen Xiangwan said in the morning that she would not go out, but in the afternoon she took Yuan Ying and two guards to the county town. This time she brought back dozens of carts of medicinal materials and grain from the county town. The former were needed after the workshop was set up, and the latter were also necessities that were consumed every day. There was no other way, as there were many people in the family and the food consumption was too great, so it had to be replenished from time to time.

"lady."

Seeing from afar that she was instructing the servants to move the medicinal materials into the warehouse behind the factory, Yuan Xiu hurriedly trotted over. With him was a man who looked to be around 30 years old. His clothes were very different from those of the guards, and it was obvious that he was not a native member of the family.

"Put them in different categories and don't mix them up."

Looking back at him, Shen Xiangwan gave him another warning before turning around: "What? Do you want to talk to me about something?"

Even though Yuan Xiu always stays at home, he has countless things to worry about every day. Generally, he won't get close to her unless there is something important.

"It's something."

Coming in front of her, Yuan Xiu pointed at the man and said, "Madam, didn't you ask me to help you find a reliable shopkeeper? His name is Cheng Yusheng, and he is responsible for business."

"Meet Madam!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Yusheng hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted. As one of Wei Chengyi's confidants, he had naturally heard how much their Second Master loved Madam Chong. In front of her, he didn't dare to act rashly.

"Well, no need to be polite."

Waving his hand to signal him not to be polite, Shen Xiangwan said casually: "Since you are in charge of the business, then the bookstore is left to you. I wonder if Yuan Xiu has told you about the printed version? The purpose of opening a bookstore is not to make money, but to make all the people able to afford books and win the support of scholars all over the world for my Wei family."

They are all smart people, and Shen Xiangwan did not explain in too much detail, believing that they should understand.

"Yuan Xiu has already taken me to visit the papermaking and printing workshops, and I have also had a preliminary understanding of the printing matters with Zhou Changqing. Madam, rest assured, I will personally serve as the shopkeeper of the bookstore in the early stage, and will definitely not let you down."

If the hidden benefits of this matter had not been too huge, he would not have come in person. God knows how shocked he was when he saw the printed copies with his own eyes and learned of their cost. Almost immediately, he thought of the benefits he could get after this matter was accomplished, and he sincerely admired her for being able to come up with such a heaven-defying thing as movable type printing.

"Okay, I'll leave the bookstore to you."

Nodding, Shen Xiangwan paused for a moment and then continued, "I have already bought a shop in the county town. Currently, Master Li's people are renovating it. If you have nothing to do, let Yuanyue or Yuanying take you to have a look. If you have anything to add, just tell Master Li."

"it is good."

Cheng Yusheng agreed without hesitation. Anyone with eyes could see that he was very enthusiastic.

With his joining, Shen Xiangwan was happy to be a hands-off boss and handed over all the matters of the printing and bookstore to him that day.

The next day, before noon, a large number of villagers gathered in the open space outside the workshop. They were all there to apply for jobs. The Wei family was recruiting workers again, and this time there was no limit on men and women. The villagers were very excited. The monthly salary of 800 wen, with four days off every month and no deductions, was much better than farming for them. Even though every household raised pigs and needed to go up the mountain to collect grass for the pigs every day, they still sent people to come, all wanting to get this job.

"Here it comes, here it comes!" "Mrs. Wei!"

At noon, Shen Xiangwan and Mu Yunran came out of their house with several servants. The sharp-eyed villagers couldn't help but call out when they saw them. Upon hearing this, the villagers took the initiative to greet Shen Xiangwan, who just smiled and nodded. Mu Yunran, who was with him, quickly directed the servants to set up the tables and chairs, and brought out the pens, ink, paper and inkstone and placed them in order.

"Late night."

Aunt Wang smiled and squeezed to the front: "I'm not late, am I?"

"No, the time is just right."

Shen Xiangwan sat down behind the desk while talking. Seeing Zhao Dashan coming with him, he picked up the contract that he had prepared and handed it to them: "Everyone who helps me work must sign a confidentiality agreement, promising not to disclose the things in the workshop to anyone. Not only you, but also the papermaking and printing workshops will sign it. Uncle Zhao, please help everyone take a look first. Once you are sure there is no problem, we can start recruiting people."

Whether it is papermaking, printing, or making ointments, the production process is not particularly complicated and can be learned naturally over time. With this confidentiality agreement, they will be more or less cautious before leaking the secret. Don't blame her for not trusting them. Human nature can never stand the test. The interests involved in the things in the workshops are too great. Once they start selling them, they will inevitably attract the covetousness of others. Who can guarantee that these villagers who help them work will not be bribed and leak their secret recipes?

"Okay, let me take a look first."

Although he didn't know why he had to sign a contract this time, Zhao Dashan did not hesitate. He took the deed and began to read it.

"Why do we need to sign a contract? Didn't we not need to do that before?"

"Didn't you hear from Madam Wei that the papermaking and printing workshops also have to sign. Those who are unwilling to sign will definitely be fired."

"Isn't this too much trouble? We are all farmers, how could we possibly leak the secret?"

"That's right, Madam Wei doesn't believe us, right?"

“I don’t know what’s written on it…”

Hearing that they had to sign a contract first, the villagers could not help but chatter. From their conversation, it was not difficult to hear that most people were very resistant to this contract. Shen Xiangwan and Mu Yunran were both martial artists, so they naturally heard their discussions, but neither of them expressed anything. As the village chief and his wife, Zhao Dashan and his wife were still very prestigious in the village. The reason why she asked them to look at the contract first was to let Aunt Wang take the lead. When everyone saw that she had signed, they would naturally follow suit.

"The contract is fine. The general meaning is that no matter what you do in the workshop, you can't tell anyone casually. If you leak the secrets of the workshop and cause losses to the Wei family, not only will you have to pay compensation, but the Wei family will also send you to see the authorities. However, as long as you don't talk too much or be bribed to deliberately leak secrets, basically there will be no problem."

After reading the contents of the contract carefully, Zhao Dashan said loudly to the villagers, he personally did not think there was anything wrong with signing this contract. The Wei family opened a workshop to make money. If there were no certain constraints, the secret recipe would be leaked in three or two months. How could they make money? People complement each other. The Wei family thought about them everywhere, and they must also understand their difficulties.

【End of this chapter】

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