Shouyangshan Mine.

Dozens of stewards stood respectfully on the straight road to greet them. Seeing the hundreds of elite cavalry approaching on horseback, these people had a look of awe on their faces.

Qi Jun was wearing brand-new clothes, and his eyes were full of joy. He now took over from Wang Yong in charge of the mine, and his status had increased. His family helped him find a marriage, and the woman's father was a seventh-rank official in the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Although he is just a low-level official, under normal circumstances he would never look down on Qi Jun, who has a whole family of servants.

However, the matchmaker only mentioned that Qi Jun was a personal attendant of the Marquis of Zhongshan, and the official agreed without hesitation, without even asking about Qi Jun's appearance and character.

It is said that people are in high spirits during happy events. Qi Jun's appearance is naturally very good, and he also knows the reason why he is where he is today. He has been living in the mine recently and dare not slack off at all.

After Pei Yue arrived, he was impatient with the poor flattery of the stewards and asked them to go back to work, leaving only Qi Jun alone.

The mine is now very large and has various facilities.

Wang Yong introduced as he walked: "Master, there are now more than 14,000 employees in the mine. Qi Jun is in charge of the general management. Feng Yi is in charge of the raw material warehouse and proportioning. They are all people from our farm, and confidentiality measures are in place."

Very good. Gai Ju leads the mine's nursing team, which totals 500 people. Except for our own brothers, the rest are all reckless experts recruited here."

Pei Yue asked: "Are these people still alive?"

Wang Yong nodded and said: "They know that this is the young master's property. In the past few years, they have worked hard and dare not cause trouble outside. Moreover, the remuneration we give is high, which is far better than them wandering around in the rivers and lakes. Nowadays, many people regard

The family moved here and lived in the village to the west of the mine. There is another reason, uh..."

Pei Yue saw this and smiled: "What's wrong?"

Wang Yong did not dare to look at Ye Qi in front of him and lowered his head and said: "They don't know where they heard about the relationship between Miss Ye and the young master. They all said that Miss Ye is the strongest master among the younger generation, so they have become more and more honest in doing things."

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Pei Yue originally wanted to give a few words of praise, but when he saw Ye Qi raising his head slightly and arrogantly in front of him, he said with some amusement: "Don't they know that this young master is also one of the best?"

Ye Qi said lightly: "It's a bit sour."

Beads of sweat appeared on Wang Yong's forehead, and he smiled awkwardly: "Of course I know this."

Of course, Pei Yue didn't really care about this kind of thing. Standing on a high place and looking at the vibrant and bustling mine, he turned to look at Wang Yong and said: "I have said before that Qi Min and Yang Hu will be responsible for that.

It’s about the stall. Except for the two of them and Deng Zai, the thirty-six people who followed me out of the village will be left to you."

Wang Yong said anxiously: "Master, the guards around you..."

Pei Yue waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty asked me to go to the North Camp of the Beijing Army in a while. At that time, in addition to the Tibetan Front Guards, I will also form a personal military camp, which will be led by Deng Zai."

Deng Zai's face, standing next to him, was still dark and dull, but people here were familiar with him, so naturally he could see the excitement in his eyes.

Pei Yue noticed that Wang Yong and Qi Jun were both envious, so he smiled and said: "You each have your own strengths, and you are all helping me to do things, and your future achievements will not be low. Wang Yong, I will give the remaining thirty-two old brothers

It’s in your hands. Except for yourself being in charge of the business and Qi Jun in charge of the mine, you will be able to dispatch the rest of the people. I don’t care how you operate it, I have only one request.”

Wang Yong straightened his body and said, "Please give me your instructions, young master."

Pei Yue looked at him with satisfaction and said sternly: "The business and the mine must be firmly in my hands. You have to be smart, and I will let Qi Min and Yang Hu keep an eye on me. Remember, no matter what time or place Lands, businesses and mines can only obey my orders."

Wang Yong and Qi Jun bowed at the same time and said: "I will keep this in mind."

"Okay, that's it. Qi Jun stays and works hard, and Wang Yong follows me."

Pei Yue said calmly, and then led everyone to leave the mine.

After about a stick of incense, they came to a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters to the southwest of the mine.

The terrain here is open and flat, with a small river meandering through it.

What appeared in front of them was a very peculiar village.

The reason why it is said to be strange is that the area occupied by this Zhuangzi is too large. If it were not for the straight and flat road in front of the village, there is a willow tree standing at the end, and the gate tower of Zhuangzi is written with the three characters of "Green Willow Village" with iron paintings and silver hooks. Ye Qi You might even think you're in a certain town.

The vast area is only one of the features. Another feature that is right in front of you is that the entire Zhuangzi's defense system is very three-dimensional.

The strong and towering walls, the numerous arrow towers and watchtowers standing behind the walls, are simply a replica of those military forts in the Western Region.

Ye Qi said in shock: "When did Zhuangzi become like this?"

Before she left Kyoto, she often came here to visit Mr. Xi. At that time, Green Willow Village was still very large. She didn't understand why Pei Yue bought such a large place from the government. Not only did he plan the village very neatly, he even We also built many houses that we don’t know what they were used for.

In just over half a year, Zhuangzi turned into this appearance, and she couldn't help but be shocked.

Pei Yue smiled and said: "You guessed it right. After I saw the Western Army Stronghold with my own eyes, I had someone send a letter back to make such a transformation. It was probably about the same time that you left Kyoto. But Wang Yong's work makes me very happy. Don’t worry, these modifications are water-free and well done.”

Ye Qi couldn't help but said worriedly: "Pei Yue, won't the court be suspicious of you after knowing this?"

Pei Yue smiled and said: "I know the rules. This Zhuangzi just looks like a military stronghold, but neither the height of the walls nor the density of the arrow towers can be compared with the military stronghold. You don't have to worry about this, I have already I asked His Majesty for instructions."

Ye Qiqi said: "He would actually agree?"

Pei Yue sighed: "Here is the secret of the core raw material of honeycomb briquettes. Of course, we must be more secure. The palace guards and people from the Xifu have all come to see it. They know that this place can only guard against bandits and is vulnerable to the imperial army. What can they do? Worried?"

Having said that, Ye Qi was a little skeptical.

With Pei Yue's reputation and the strength he has now, how could any bandit dare to come here to cause trouble after being so ambitious? The person he likes is not the kind of person who is aimless. This wall is not for safety and defense, but more like a plan. Keep away from outside prying eyes.

Pei Yue looked at her expression and praised in his heart. He turned to Deng Zai and said, "Let the soldiers find a place to rest in the village."

"Yes, young master." Deng Zai responded in a deep voice.

Pei Yue looked at Ye Qi, smiled and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to see some interesting things."
Chapter completed!