my wonderful zoo

Chapter 5 Raising Bandits
On the 26th of the twelfth lunar month in the Year of Yihai (January 1126, 1), there was a great cold.

It was still raining lightly in the early morning, but in the morning the sun was shining brightly. Chen Xun estimated that the temperature should be about ten degrees, but the humidity and cold in the south were still a bit unbearable, so he had to wear a cotton-padded jacket.

The imperial court set up fourteen government-run salt fields on Guangnan East Road. In Dongguan County, there were three salt fields: Jingkang, Daning, and Dongguan, and three salt fields of Hainan, Huangtian, and Guide.

In Chen Xun's vague memory, the location of Hainan Salt Farm basically coincides with that of Hong Kong in later generations. It occupies the largest area among the six salt farms. Guan Fu Chang is located in the north of Hainan Salt Farm (Yuen Long District).

The Chen family has always made salt in a small way, basically only enough for their own use. The majority will be sold to Goryeo, Wa, Jin and Southeast Asia. It will not be sold in the mainland, so as not to offend vested interests and stir up a hornet's nest.

But the scale of secretive salt production was too small after all, and the large-scale salt-drying process could not be used. The cost of salt production was too high, so Chen Xun set his sights on the official wealth market.

Since the establishment of Guanfu Field, the salt output has not been able to meet the government's requirements. It is a "tasteless industry" with low profits. It not only consumes manpower and material resources, but also reduces the overall output of Hainan Salt Gate. The government has always thought of closing it. And he couldn't make a decision because of conflicting interests.

Chen Xun's uncle, Chen Fu, worked as a minor official in Dongguan County and had access to the county magistrate, so Chen Xun asked Chen Fu to try to take over the management of Guanfu Chang by spending money, but the Dongguan county magistrate obviously smelled it. After seeing the fishy smell, the lion opened its mouth immediately, resulting in a stalemate over the "purchase" of Guan Fu Chang.

Take a boat from Dongguan County to Guanfuchang, a distance of more than two hundred miles.

"This is a small government farm with an annual salt production of less than 500 taels. We have already promised to hand over [-] taels of sea salt to Hainan Salt Gate every year, but we can still offer a sky-high price of [-] taels per year with tax. I really want money. I'm crazy." Chen Xun huddled in the cabin and cursed secretly. He had to force himself to go to sea in the middle of winter for something that could have been done with money. These guys who were living on a diet deserved the misfortune.

"Mr. Lang is too kind. With the strength of our Chen family, we are still running rampant in Dongguan County. How can we allow him, the Dongguan County Magistrate, to interfere with it." Lu Hui, the captain of Jia Ding's personal guard, said with some indignation.

As the captain of the personal guards of the Chen family, Lu Hui knew the combat effectiveness of the Chen family's personal guards best. As for those local chickens and dogs in Dongguan County, Lu Hui believed that he only needed to dispatch one squadron to solve them all.

"Walking sideways? Then what? Fighting the small ones and then the big ones, the state capital, Guangnan East Road, Jiangnan Road, and finally being surrounded and suppressed by the imperial army? Why risk your life when you can develop safely?" Chen Xun I also want to get over it all the way, but reality is not a drama. How many times can these talents who have been cultivated with great difficulty withstand the struggle?If everything is dead, who will he rely on to develop?
Chen Xun never thought that because he was a time traveler, he could have no scruples. He was so arrogant that whatever he wanted to do, he would be protected by gods and Buddhas from all walks of life.In the past few years of development at sea, nearly 1000 of his subordinates have died at sea, and among them, there are more than 100 people who he has high hopes for and wants to focus on training.

As the list of condolences for the bereaved grows longer each year, Chen Xun's actions become more and more prudent.

Thinking about the New China in later generations, it took decades of hard work and courage before it achieved a revival. Chen Xun thought that he was young, had time, and had plug-ins that he could afford.

After more than ten years of hard work, what impressed Chen Xun deeply was that the ancients were no less talented than modern people. Most of the outstanding people who had been cultivated by elite education for several generations from aristocratic families were smarter than Chen Xun.There are also those geniuses who are one in ten thousand or one in a hundred thousand civilians, who are also smarter than Chen Xun.

Some of these smart people have strong perseverance, extraordinary courage, and endless opportunities. Their growth is more terrifying than cheating.

Chen Xun never thought that he could compete with these people after traveling through time. When the plug-in failed to arrive, Chen Xun wanted to change his class and become rich.When the plug-in arrives, I just plan to rely on the "Wonderful Zoo" to make steady progress step by step, relying on hard power to consume and grind.Because you can only win if you survive to the end.

"I just feel so aggrieved. We are fighting to the death outside to feed so many poor people. These officials, instead of working for the benefit of the people, are always thinking about making money." Lu Hui's last harsh words were Under Chen Xun's calm gaze, he swallowed it again.

"Don't let your emotions affect the brothers below. In the court, you are now a general, and everything you say and do is related to the lives of your subordinates. It would be best if you can figure out these complaints yourself. I think If it doesn't make sense, just keep it in your heart." Chen Xun scolded somewhat harshly.

"Yes." Lu Hui responded with his head lowered and pursed his lips.

Chen Xun cannot read minds, and cheats cannot control the loyalty of his subordinates, so he pays great attention to the changes in the mentality of his subordinates. Important management will have frequent heart-to-heart conversations and always care to avoid being stabbed in the back.

These are the lessons learned after being stabbed in the back several times, so Chen Xun continued to ask Lu Hui: "What's wrong? If you have any ideas, just tell me and I will seriously consider it."

Lu Hui did not answer directly. He opened the small door of the cabin first, poked his head out and took a look. He confirmed that all the guards were standing outside the cabin aisle and that there was no one outside the door. He then turned back to close the door and whispered: "Don't be angry, Mr. Lang, I'm just I think the training is too boring. Do you think you can let me participate in this 'banditing'?"

This is not the first time Lu Hui has made such a request.

"If this is your request, forgive me for not agreeing to it. I still say that you are not suitable." Chen Xun replied.

"I really can't figure it out. How is Ke Ermao better than me? In terms of personal force and tactical literacy, how can he beat me?" Lu Hui was a little excited. This time he went to Lamma Island to start the "Raising Bandits to Respect Himself" "Plan, if you don't fight for it, there will be no chance after it is a foregone conclusion.

"Just because he is not as good as you, that's why we chose him. First of all, we raise bandits just for self-respect, not to really raise a giant bandit. Secondly, I keep you in the headquarters to suppress him, so as to prevent the bandits from being devoured instead. Finally, Ke Lei's personality is more suitable than yours for doing this kind of thing." Chen Xun explained patiently.

Ke Lei, also known as Ke Ermao, also known as Lei Gong of the Sea, was the leader of the pirates in the sea area from Hainan Island to Liuqiu Island before he was recaptured by Chen Xun.Before he became a thief, his name was Er Mao. After he became famous, he gave himself the nickname Lei Gong. After he surrendered to Chen Xun, Chen Xun simply changed his name to Lei.

"Just wait and see. If I'm wrong this time, I'll let you go next time." Seeing that Lu Hui still wanted to argue, Chen Xun made the final decision and stopped discussing the topic.

The mentality of caring for your subordinates does not mean that you have to satisfy them blindly, nor does it mean raising a son.

(End of this chapter)