Zhao Yue's Audience Hall - Shangdang

[Saffron]

"Good day," the Governor said, bowing as he sat to show his respect to a Lady. "What can I help you with today, madame?"

She stood there somewhat confused. "You sent me a letter Master Zhao. I have just come in response of it. Perhaps it is you who is in need of my help?"

[Unchained Phoenix]

She stood there somewhat confused. "You sent me a letter Master Zhao. I have just come in response of it. Perhaps it is you who is in need of my help?"

Laoxin raised a brow, obviously quite perplexed by the woman's statement, but then he remembered that he wrote to hardly any woman, and after using the process of elimination, he arrived at the identity of his visitor. "Meifing Niao," he said with a handsome smile, inclining his head again in respect. "Well yes, straight to business. I wrote to you to offer a place in my forces as a financial adviser and engineer, and a chance to relocate your business to a more suitable location. Here in Wei, we have a true interest in horses as any Northern province would, and you would surely receive more business here than anywhere else. I am unsure of how you would treat this proposal," Zhao Yue said uncertainly, folding his hands in his lap and allowing Niao to respond if she so wished.

[Saffron]

I am unsure of how you would treat this proposal," Zhao Yue said uncertainly, folding his hands in his lap and allowing Niao to respond if she so wished.

She nodded at the sound of her name. "Correct Master Zhao." she was please he knew who she was. She laughed at the prospect of financial adviser but it made sence. She was one of the riches women in all of China, that alone made her smile. "I'm afraid I can not relocate my business. My horses is for all, not a select few." she commented. "It would be unfair to all of the peoples of the land if I suddenly got up and left."

[Unchained Phoenix]

She nodded at the sound of her name. "Correct Master Zhao." she was please he knew who she was. She laughed at the prospect of financial adviser but it made sence. She was one of the riches women in all of China, that alone made her smile. "I'm afraid I can not relocate my business. My horses is for all, not a select few." she commented. "It would be unfair to all of the peoples of the land if I suddenly got up and left."

Zhao Laoxin blinked some, obviously bemused. "Well it's not like the patrons you have now couldn't visit you at your new location. Surely, residents of Wei still travel a good distance to visit your store as residents of your homeland could visit should you move your headquarters to Wei. However, from a business perspective, you should find that you will amass many more customers here in Wei for we are horse lovers to the extreme. If this prospect still doesn't interest you, at least consider opening up a branch in Shangdang. That way, you could still do engineering work for my establishment and earn a bonus revenue while maintaining a profit from your shoppe that would have two branches to earn income from. Of course, you would have to find a suitable breeder to manage one of your stores, but think of all the doors that could be opened to you."

[ann]

Zhao Laoxin noticed a bit of change in the air, but he didn't comment on it as Ping didn't show any signs of distaste. Perhaps it was a misreading, but regardless, Yue knew he was treading on a more fragile territory now for some reason. He had to watch his mouth around this man, for it looked as if he had created his own righteous self-image, and the Governor didn't want to destroy it. "It is unfortunate that your shrine was attacked, but I am thankful that it allowed a man of your stature to come to my doorstep on this day. Us men of Wei need to band together to protect our home from these uprisings as you mentioned, and I would be more than happy to accept you and your men in my ranks. Surely, I could use a man of your ability and insight to guide me. Welcome to Shangdang."

(If he still accepts,) Chen Ping has been enlisted in the ranks of Shangdang!
(OI in mah thread puhleez because I am lonely~)

"Do you have any questions for me?" Laoxin asked, inwardly worried that Chen Ping might have made his decision to serve without knowing all that he might have wanted to know. "If not, the attendants at the door can show you to your temporary suite, and you will be able to choose a permanent residence at your leisure. Your men, of course, will receive appropriate housing as well."

Chen Ping was gratified that Zhao Yue seemed anxious to offer him a place in service but he wished to be sure he understood the terms he was being offered. He bowed and said, "I am honored by your offer. I hope it will not be offensive to you if I ask in what capacity you would use my talents?"

[Unchained Phoenix]

Chen Ping was gratified that Zhao Yue seemed anxious to offer him a place in service but he wished to be sure he understood the terms he was being offered. He bowed and said, "I am honored by your offer. I hope it will not be offensive to you if I ask in what capacity you would use my talents?"

"I was hoping it would suit you to be a top-ranking adviser," Zhao Yue said as if it was no big deal. "Although I am a studied man, I do not know much of military strategy and so it would be my hope that everyone could turn to you for guidance. I am not a leader who would choose to limit his subordinates in what they can and cannot do. Your actions as a chief adviser will dictate your raises and promotions, but I have no doubt in your ability to perform if you are able to gather a following and overcome all of the obstacles that you have overcame up to this day." Zhao Laoxin nodded and began drumming his fingers together. "Are there would certain things you would like to do here in Shangdang, or does this suggested position suit you?"

[Saffron]

Zhao Laoxin blinked some, obviously bemused. "Well it's not like the patrons you have now couldn't visit you at your new location. Surely, residents of Wei still travel a good distance to visit your store as residents of your homeland could visit should you move your headquarters to Wei. However, from a business perspective, you should find that you will amass many more customers here in Wei for we are horse lovers to the extreme. If this prospect still doesn't interest you, at least consider opening up a branch in Shangdang. That way, you could still do engineering work for my establishment and earn a bonus revenue while maintaining a profit from your shoppe that would have two branches to earn income from. Of course, you would have to find a suitable breeder to manage one of your stores, but think of all the doors that could be opened to you."

“I am quite content with my stable. I do not need another person. Perhaps one day if I find someone worthy I have not found anyone as of yet, though I am open to suggestions if you know anyone.” She said curtly. “My horses are worth the travel to my stable, I assure you. That is why so many people come."

Her ears did pick up at the words ‘bonus revenue;’ “What do you mean by bonus revenue, Mater Zhao?” she asked curious what he had to say.

[ann]

Chen Ping bowed and said, "I only wish to serve as best I can. I do think such a position would make best use of my abilities. I would be honored to enter your service Lord Zhao."

He bowed low again and then waited for any orders.

[Unchained Phoenix]

“I am quite content with my stable. I do not need another person. Perhaps one day if I find someone worthy I have not found anyone as of yet, though I am open to suggestions if you know anyone.” She said curtly. “My horses are worth the travel to my stable, I assure you. That is why so many people come."

Her ears did pick up at the words ‘bonus revenue;’ “What do you mean by bonus revenue, Mater Zhao?” she asked curious what he had to say.

Zhao Yue rubbed his temples, feeling as if everything in this conversation needed an explanation or clarification. "I was just saying that should you enlist in my forces, you would be able to maintain your stable by opening up a second branch here and running both so you don't have to lose your first location in the process," he said flatly. "And if the horses are worth the travel, then I don't see why you have a problem with relocating. But anyway, by 'bonus revenue' I meant the combined revenue from your store and the salary you would earn from serving me. Make sense now?" Yue asked.

Chen Ping bowed and said, "I only wish to serve as best I can. I do think such a position would make best use of my abilities. I would be honored to enter your service Lord Zhao."

He bowed low again and then waited for any orders.

Zhao Yue nodded with a smile. "Very good then. The attendants will show you to your temporary suite, and your rank and first assignment shall come within a week. You are dismissed if there are no further questions," Zhao Laoxin said, inclining his head deeply to show his gratitude.

[Saffron]

Zhao Yue rubbed his temples, feeling as if everything in this conversation needed an explanation or clarification. "I was just saying that should you enlist in my forces, you would be able to maintain your stable by opening up a second branch here and running both so you don't have to lose your first location in the process," he said flatly. "And if the horses are worth the travel, then I don't see why you have a problem with relocating. But anyway, by 'bonus revenue' I meant the combined revenue from your store and the salary you would earn from serving me. Make sense now?" Yue asked.

“My,” she noticed him rubbing his head. “If I seem to give you that much of a headache I should just very well leave!” she commended. “I’m sorry there was a mis-communication but you do not have to treat me as if I am a simpleton.”