Du Bo did not hide it. Anyway, these news were almost public, so Qin Bai could inquire sooner or later.

Du Bo introduced: In fact, everyone understands that if the overall planning of the Laizhou mining area is improved, the production efficiency will be greatly improved and the cost will be greatly reduced. However, it is because the heroes of Jingjiazhuang have joined forces, resulting in the intertwined and fragmented areas.

Of course, many people like Hefu, Wang family, etc. also have their own large mining areas, which are relatively well-planned and have high production efficiency. Du Bo is actually one of the craftsmen responsible for the management and planning of the Hefu mining area.

Moreover, the management efficiency of these large mining areas is also relatively high, and even the treatment of miners is pretty good. At least, they rarely use mine slaves, and the wages given can make miners barely afford to eat and spend money. In some ways, it is already very similar to those black-hearted capitalists in the early days of the Industrial Revolution. Although the exploitation is ruthless, it can at least allow miners to survive.

These large mining areas have a major advantage - the location is very good. The location mentioned here is mainly close to the waterway. Transportation is basically transported by shipping. Shipping in and out of this era is basically crushing. For example, Jingjiazhuang also has a very important water transport terminal, not to mention the large and small cities like Laizhou City. And it is not like the modern day. Shandong in the Ming Dynasty had a large water flow and a very developed water system. Through shipping, it is easy to travel around the world.

Therefore, Du Bo told Qin Bai that Shanglin Village and Xiaohongling are relatively poor mining areas, and at most they are barely worth mining. It is not because the ore here is of poor quality, or because the transportation costs are not connected to rivers, the investment is too high, the benefits are very small, and the battle is fierce, and people like a useless person are given the opportunity, and several people allow them to own their own private mines.

These private mines have formed a vicious cycle. If they invest too much and build them into a better mining area, it will attract countless people's jealousy, and even a few people will not let go easily. However, if they do not invest, their efficiency will not be effectively improved. Therefore, they can only use mine slaves, desperately exploiting them, and live every day.

Qin Bai had already heard that Du Bo's meaning was actually trying to add the wall project of Shanglin Village. However, he also understood that this was the reality, and Du Bo's words were not exaggerated.

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When he returned to Shanglin Village, Dong Chuan was still busy planning to settle the accounts. When he saw Qin Bai and the others entering the house, Dong Chuan immediately stopped: "Brother Bai, the student has calculated that he can earn 90 taels per 10,000 kilograms of ore. If we count at 800,000 kilograms, our monthly income can be less than 740 taels. If we ask Fenglong Qianshou, we borrowed 5,000 taels and had to pay back half a month's profit. That's not counting the capital, your monthly income is less than 500 taels?"

A few days ago, the He Mansion has increased its purchase volume to 800,000 kilograms per month, and the extra part has also agreed to purchase, if it exceeds 1.2 million kilograms, it is necessary to notify the He Mansion in advance so that it can be prepared. In addition, the He Mansion is also quite satisfied with the quality of the new ore and promises to increase it to 6 cents and 5 cents per 100 kilograms. It should be said that the total revenue will be greatly increased in the future.

However, the increase in total income does not mean that Qin Bai's income increases. Due to insisting on paying wages, providing sufficient food, distribution of welfare products such as bedding, shoes and socks, the loss of tools and the purchase and use of livestock, the total profit will be reduced a lot. If the transportation costs of Zhenwei Wuguan, the investment in new construction projects, and the interest expenses for borrowing, Qin Bai really didn't make much money, and he would even lose money when there was any trouble.

Seeing that Li Gan beside him wanted to persuade him, Qin Bai smiled and said, "You don't think about it. If the construction is completed, we can save at least 100 people and easily increase it to 1.2 million kilograms? How much more can we make?"

But Li Gan was still very worried: "Brother Bai, Master Du just reminded me, what if someone comes to rob it? We have to be careful? You should prepare more military pay, right?"

Qin Bai smiled slightly: "There is no reason to prevent thieves for thousands of days. Let's not scare ourselves first. If the construction is done here, there will be more people and more money. This is the right way. We must do the right way, and don't just want to fight and kill."

After saying this, Qin Bai turned around and asked Wang Qiwa: "Qiwa, how are you doing what you arranged for?"

These days, Wang Qiwa has been in charge of leading these mining people. He quickly bowed: "Master Bai Er, follow your instructions, run the mountain twice in the morning and evening, and queue up during meals. But all of them were done. "

"Oh?" Qin Bai frowned slightly, "Did you explain it to everyone? Can you add 100 texts per month?"

"I guarantee that I will explain it clearly. None of them is missing." Wang Qiwa seemed worried that Qin Bai would blame him. He quickly explained, "At the beginning, it can basically do it, and everyone wants to get more money. But later, I couldn't hold on. Not only did I run to the mountain, but also when I was having dinner, I saw that others were in front of me, so I could only get the rest. I couldn't help it. I had already persuaded me a few times, but I was worried about it, but there were still fewer and fewer people."

"Yes." Qin Bai nodded, "Qiwa, have you persevered?"

"Second Master, you gave me this life, so you can't believe me. Every time I run the first one, I will take it for the last meal. If I cheat you, I will be struck to death by lightning when I go out!"

"That's good. Let those nine people come, including you. You all go to Xiaohongling with me and let Xiao Dong manage the mining in advance."

"Ah?" Wang Qiwa looked a little disappointed, as if he was reluctant to leave his position. After all, he could manage hundreds of people and earn a lot of money. This was a life that Wang Qiwa dared not dream of in his dreams before.

Qin Bai smiled and scolded: "You just want to be a gangster for the rest of your life? Learn more from me and learn well so that you can use you with confidence in the future."

The mountain here is not big, and running two laps each morning and evening is not a burden. However, you still need to work during the day, so people will inevitably become lazy. As for queuing up for meals, Qin Bai is interested in whether he can abide by discipline. Therefore, he selects diligent and disciplined people and will be cultivated as his core in the future.

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With these 10 people, Qin Bai and the others soon arrived at the village in Xiaohongling. The entire village was completely closed at this time. All mining matters, including the transportation of ore from Zhenwei Wuguan, will be transferred to Shanglin Village in the future.

When Qin Bai and the others entered the village, they saw that the original yard had been cleared and formed a large piece of flat land. On the flat ground, there were more than a dozen people learning to ride horses. Cao Dacai was constantly scolding and correcting the wrong actions of the rider.
Chapter completed!