Chang 'an, The Number One Teahouse Under the Heavens.
This was the place where Du Qi gathered the retired soldiers. After all, the restaurant had not yet opened, so everyone was gathered outside The Number One Teahouse Under the Heavens. According to the time set by Du Qi, they were to gather on the fourth of May. But before the fourth of May, some people had already arrived.
These people who had arrived were temporarily waiting nearby.
Early in the morning on the fourth of May.
Du Qi arrived early, but he did not meet everyone early. Instead, he waited until the sun was high in the sky. When it was almost noon, Du Qi arranged for Liu Jian to invite all the people who had arrived into the teahouse and gather in the main hall.
Everyone took their seats.
The expressions on the rugged faces of the retired soldiers were extremely uneasy and uneasy.
Because these hundred retired soldiers who had gathered from all over the world did not know what exactly was going on. It was precisely because they did not know that everything was unknown that they were nervous.
Du Qi walked out and sat on the main seat.
Du Qi's eyes swept over everyone present. Among these people, there were people in their early thirties and early twenties. Most of them were young and could be considered young and strong.
"Silence!"
As Du Qi spoke, everyone quieted down.
Pairs of eyes fell on Du Qi.
Du Qi slowly said, "I gathered you here because I personally went to the palace to ask for His Majesty's imperial decree. I went to the Ministry of War and asked someone to make a copy of your information. "
"That's why I invited all of you here after knowing about your information."
"Let me introduce myself. I'm Du Qi. I'm the one who will be hiring you. Because a restaurant under my command is about to open, and I need a lot of people to do things. "
"That's why I invited all of you here."
"It's reasonable to say that some of you are injured and have some problems. But you have fought on the battlefield and served the country. After you were injured and retired, it's difficult for you to support your families. So, I'm giving you something to do. "
Du Qi spoke frankly and with assurance. He continued, "Those of you who are willing to stay and work can stay. If you don't want to stay, you can leave. "
"I am willing to stay!"
Eighth Brother Zhong answered without hesitation.
Now that his wife was injured and his own arm had been broken, it was difficult for him to exert strength and he couldn't do heavy work. Thus, at this time, if someone was willing to use him, he would naturally want to stay.
Once the opportunity was missed, it would be impossible to seize it again. Following Eighth Brother Zhong's words, the rest of the people also expressed their willingness to stay.
For them, this was a rare opportunity. Even if Eighth Brother Zhong was unwilling, they were unwilling to lose this opportunity.
Everyone began to speak one after another.
Each and every one of them looked excited.
None of the people present were in perfect condition. More or less, they all had some problems. Although these people had all their arms and legs intact, they all had hidden injuries. Du Qi didn't care about this, because to Du Qi, as long as these veterans were healthy, they could be used.
Du Qi raised his hand and signaled for everyone to stop talking.
All eyes turned to Du Qi.
They were all waiting for Du Qi to speak.
Du Qi continued, "Since you are all willing to stay, now, let's talk about your salary. You have just been hired, so your monthly salary will be set at 100 yuan for the time being. After three months, we will adjust it according to your performance. "
Whoosh!!
As soon as Du Qi's words came out, there was an uproar.
People began to talk about it.
Many people's faces were full of excitement. For many powerful people or rich people, 100 yuan was not a big number. It was just a drop in the bucket.
However, for the ordinary people in the Tang dynasty, especially these injured soldiers, it was extremely important to get 100 yuan every month.
At least, they could support their families.
Du Qi looked at the soldiers with bright smiles on their faces, nodded, and coughed softly. Everyone fell silent as their gazes landed onto Du Qi's figure once again.
They looked at Du Qi with gratitude.
It was Du Qi who gave them the opportunity to be a new man and be indomitable again.
It was Du Qi who gave them the opportunity to support their families and not be looked down upon by others.
Everything was because of Du Qi.
Du Qi felt the emotions in everyone's eyes and said, "What you are going to do is not complicated. After the restaurant opens, some of you will be responsible for the order of the restaurant. You will be responsible for stopping anyone who makes trouble in the restaurant and doesn't follow the order of the restaurant. No matter what kind of people they are, you don't have to be afraid. You must remember that everything should be based on the interests of the restaurant. "
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "In addition, some of you will be responsible for transporting vegetables and so on. In short, you will be settled. Do you all understand? "
"Understood!"
Everyone answered in unison.
To them, the things that Du Qi mentioned were all relatively simple and not complicated. Moreover, it was unlikely for trouble to happen in the restaurant. Moreover, many of them had inquired about the World's Number One Tea and knew that the person behind the tea shop, Du Qi, was an extremely powerful person. Therefore, they were not worried.
Du Qi looked around and suddenly asked, "Is there anyone among you who can read?"
"I can read!"
Eighth Brother Zhong said in the crowd.
He could read some words, but not many. The rest of the people did not raise their hands. That was because none of the people present were literate.
Du Qi said in a deep voice, "What is your name?"
Eighth Brother Zhong immediately said, "Reporting to Young Master, my name is Eighth Brother Zhong, from Lantian County."
Du Qi said, "Eighth Brother Zhong, since you can read, you will be in charge of them. The manager of the restaurant, Jin Wuque, will arrange the details for you. "
"Yes!"
Eighth Brother Zhong immediately answered.
Du Qi turned his eyes and looked around at everyone. He continued, "Since you are new here, there are many things that you have not settled yet. Today, you can return to your homes and make some arrangements. At the latest tomorrow afternoon, all of you must return to Chang 'an and gather here again. "
Everyone answered in unison.
More than a hundred people answered in unison. Their voices were passionate and filled with excitement.
Du Qi thought for a while and looked at Jin Wuque. He asked, "Manager Jin, do you have anything to say?"
"Young Master, I will say a few simple words."
Jin Wuque stood up and said with a serious expression, "All of you have certain physical defects, which is why you retired from the army and returned home. Although you are no different from ordinary people now, in reality, there are very few things that you can do. "
"Young Master used you and gave you a chance. This is the good fortune that you have accumulated in your previous lives."
"I hope that since you have decided to stay, you will do your job well and do your job well. Only then will you be worthy of Young Master's kindness. "
Jin Wuque said, "I will not say more. Go back to your homes. Remember, everyone will gather here tomorrow afternoon. Then, we will go to the restaurant and arrange everything. "
"Do you all understand?"
Jin Wuque replied loudly.
"Yes, Young Master!"
After everyone heard him, they replied loudly.
To them, this was an opportunity. All of them felt at ease. They had already made up their minds to do their jobs well and not let Du Qi down.
Jin Wuque waved his hand and said, "You are dismissed!"
"Yes!"
Everyone answered in unison. Their faces were filled with joy as they left hurriedly.
Not long after, everyone left.
Jin Wuque's face was filled with anxiety. He said in a low voice, "Young Master, the arrangements for the retired soldiers have been made. Next, we will wait until the opening of the restaurant on the 6th of May. Young Master said that His Majesty might visit incognito. When it involves His Majesty, the restaurant will be too busy. If we do not receive him well, I am afraid it will be inappropriate! "
Deep down, he was very worried.
If His Majesty was willing to come, it would be a good thing for the restaurant. However, it could also be a bad thing.
This was what Jin Wuque was worried about.
Du Qi waved his hand and said, "It is fine. I will wait at the door. If His Majesty visits incognito, I will personally receive him and arrange everything. You do not have to worry about these things. "
Du Qi changed the topic and asked, "Have the ladies from King Qin's Residence been assigned to their positions?"
Jin Wuque said, "They have all been received."
Speaking up to this point, Jin Wuque paused for a moment before continuing, "I have already made arrangements for these women. When the time comes, they will all wear simple and plain clothes. These ladies will be in charge of serving, receiving, and passing the dishes. However, speaking of uniform clothes, do the retired soldiers who are in charge of maintaining order need them? "
Du Qi said, "They have to wear uniform. Their clothes do not have to be luxurious. They have to be solemn and serious. These people who are in charge of maintaining order cannot be cowardly at first glance. They have to be righteous. It is best if they wear black clothes. "
"I understand!"
Jin Wuque answered respectfully.
To Jin Wuque, Du Qi's arrangement must be reasonable. He just had to follow it.
Du Qi said, "Go and do your work!"
"Yes!"
After Jin Wuque agreed, he left.
Jin Wuque was so busy that his feet did not touch the ground. The business of the restaurant was much more complicated than that of the tea shop. When the tea shop was doing business, other than negotiating the price, all he had to do was to prepare the tea leaves, seal them, and arrange for the delivery.
There were too many things involved in the restaurant. He had to do it personally.
After all, there was no one who could make Jin Wuque feel at ease.
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