Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 757: To Attack a Situation, You Must First Sharpen Your Weapons

When she thought about it later, it was not long before the time Liang Xiangyi had agreed to send her the sugar press, so Hua Lei did not write a letter, but waited for Liang Xiangyi to come over.

This time, she brought Liang Xiangyi to Changhe Prefecture for an on-site inspection, just to let Liang Xiangyi decide for herself whether to establish a linen textile workshop in Changhe Prefecture?

Next, Hua Lei took Liang Xiangyi to several nearby villages. When Liang Xiangyi saw the so-called looms piled in the corner, he finally understood why Hua Lei had so many regrets in her words.

Many looms were piled up haphazardly in the corners of the walls. Their bodies were covered with dust, the shuttles were not straight, and the racks on the shuttles that threaded the warp threads were of varying thicknesses.

Some of the toothed racks were very rough, no wonder the warp threads would break from time to time. The shuttle used to weave the weft threads was nowhere to be seen.

It can be seen that these looms have not been well maintained. You know, if you want to weave good fabrics, you must first sharpen your tools. The loom is the most important thing.

However, due to the hot weather in Xichang, the people's demand for clothing fabrics is very low. Many men only wear shorts in spring, summer and autumn, with their upper bodies bare.

Even women wore very cool clothes. In a year, the family didn't need many clothes. Moreover, linen was very durable, so the demand was even lower. These people were not very interested in weaving.

Therefore, even if there are a lot of Loplum hemp on the barren hillsides, most of the time they just turn a blind eye to it and never think of using Loplum hemp to weave fabrics for sale.

Hua Lei felt it was a pity, so she thought of building a linen weaving workshop here to earn money for the people.

If Liang Xiangyi is willing, Hua Lei will give her the lowest tax rate in Xichang Prefecture, just like the royal liquor merchant Peng Dongjia.

If she doesn't want to, that's okay. Hualei will send someone to Jiangnan to find a new professional linen fabric supplier to negotiate the business.

At that time, no matter how the fabric merchants want to cooperate, the people of Changhe Prefecture will definitely have more opportunities to do things, and the Luobu Ma from Changhe Prefecture will definitely be able to go beyond Changhe Prefecture and Xichang Prefecture to bring benefits to the people.

After hearing Hua Lei's words, Liang Xiangyi hugged Hua Lei, kissed her on the face, and shouted happily, "Oh, my good sister, the dozen pieces of fabric I gave you are worth it. I have decided to run this textile workshop."

Hua Lei rolled her eyes at her and said, "These are two different things, okay? You gave me the fabric first, it was a private thing, and I sold the fabric in front of you just to let you see it with your own eyes.

Let me tell you, even if you don't want to set up a linen weaving workshop here, you can send your silk fabrics to Xichang Prefecture and sell them. This business will not be bad.

Today, I am bringing you to see the Luobu hemp and asking you whether you want to set up a hemp weaving workshop here. This is a public matter. You can accept or refuse.

I won't force you to do anything. I can give you the lowest tax rate within my authority. But you need to control the subsequent issues yourself.

Whether the textile workshop is good or not, whether it can make money or not, you need to weigh it yourself. You don’t have to reply to me so quickly, you can go back and discuss it with your family.”

"I know, sister, you are doing this for my own good. However, I can decide this matter. Even if my husband disagrees, I can still put this business in my mother's home.

My brothers and sisters are all capable now, don't worry. But my husband is definitely willing, he has good taste." Liang Xiangyi said in a good mood.

"Okay, that's a deal. By the way, I've sold all the fabric and only have two pieces left. Remember to make up for the amount you sold next time you come."

"Well, you didn't give me the banknotes for the fabrics you sold, so why do you want me to buy you more fabrics... ah, okay, I'll buy it, I'll buy it, okay? But, can you lower the commercial tax a little bit..."

"No, if you change the fabric supplier, I may not give you a discount. What I can give you is my bottom line. If you don't believe me, you can go ask Mr. Peng." Hua Lei interrupted Liang Xiangyi before she could finish her words.

"Okay, okay, then it's settled. I'll go back to the capital right away, and I should be able to get the loom here next month. By the way, do you still want me to buy land and build a workshop?" Liang Xiangyi shouted.

"It's up to you to decide. I won't force you. If you want to rent, I can help you look for a house. However, renting a house is not stable.

When I leave Xichang Prefecture, the new prefect will take office. If you don't have a fixed house, you might be caught by then." Hua Lei said the truth.

"Okay, then I'll think about it and get the loom over here first. Also, should I make an agreement with you first? Otherwise, you'll regret it later and all my efforts will be in vain." Liang Xiangyi said worriedly again.

"If you're worried, you can decide first and pay a deposit." Hua Lei said with a smile.

"Why do I have to pay a deposit? It's just a letter of intent." Liang Xiangyi grabbed Hua Lei's arm and said dissatisfiedly.

"Since you are unwilling to pay the deposit, don't be afraid of someone else getting there first. Although I am your friend, I prefer money." Hua Lei said with a wicked smile.

"Humph, you are too realistic. You can use the money you earned from selling the fabrics as my deposit. I don't have much money on me right now.

If I give it to you again, I will have to beg for food on the way back. A large ship of people needs money for food, drink, defecation, urination and sleep every day."

Liang Xiangyi refused to suffer a loss, "As for the fabric, I will pick out better ones for you next time I come."

"Okay, no problem. Let's go back to the government office and sign an agreement. I'll give you two months to prepare. When the Lophatherum hemp is ripe, I'll have people harvest it first. When you get here, we can decide how to cooperate."

Therefore, Liang Xiangyi became the second owner of Hualei's investment attraction. However, Liang Xiangyi would not suffer any loss. After all, her business territory was greatly expanded because of Hualei.

Over the next twenty years, she has been the leader in the linen weaving workshop in Xichang, and her silk fabrics have also gained a special place in the border market.

The business in Xichang brought her a steady stream of money. Although she encountered some setbacks due to Hualei's departure, fortunately, she managed to get through it.

Of course, Hua Lei also recovered a lot of commercial taxes from Liang Xiangyi, which brought good political achievements to himself, and also found a good long-term way out for the people of Changhezhou.

The people of Changhezhou were the same as those of Changliangzhou. Even many years after Hualei left Xichang Prefecture, many people still missed her.