Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 970

An inscrutable smile appeared on Lu Wenyuan's face, this island is quite good.Except for the worrying winter.Immediately after returning home, they made a decision to buy the land.

Sun Yuanhua was surprised when he heard that Mr. Zhao's "nephew" had chosen such a piece of land—in order for Sun Yuanhua to continue to take care of his interests after Zhao Yingong left, Lu Wenyuan was very wronged and had to be counted as "nephew". He believed in the blood relationship, and he didn't sell much about the cooperative relationship—but Zhao Yingong explained that he chose it because he wanted to try the feasibility of farming on the saline-alkaline sandy land.

Although Sun Yuanhua had great doubts about Zhao Yingong's "introduction", he still expressed his strong support. He remembered the process of Xu Guangqi's introduction of sweet potatoes in Jiangnan and Tianjin many years ago. At that time, most people were skeptical, but finally succeeded.Maybe these two Guangli people can really grow crops suitable for the saline-alkali beach. If so, it will be of great merit.

Under Sun Yuanhua's direct care, Lu Wenyuan's purchase of land on Qimu Island was quickly completed.The entire Qimu Island covers an area of ​​4 square kilometers excluding sand embankments, and the total land area is only 6000 mu.In the end, Lu Wenyuan bought most of the land on the island, including all the mountains in the north of the island, at a price of 320 taels.

Through Zhao Yingong's successful insertion into the Jinli Pavilion in the Shandong Church, coupled with Lu Wenyuan's status as a believer, he has formed a certain influence on the Shandong Church.With the support of the Shandong Church, especially the gentry in the Shandong Church, the development plan of Qimu Island was carried out quite smoothly.The county magistrate of Huang County heard that "Master Lu" was the source of Governor Sun, and he was very polite to Lu Wenyuan who came to deal with the contract.

Lu Wenyuan felt that it was a bit unnecessary, and when he declined, the county magistrate said that this could "intimidate the troublesome people, so as to prevent them from making trouble." Those who lie on bulldozers, gang fights, and steal materials and other stories agree-of course, they have to spend a lot of money on the county magistrate, Dian Shi, and the team leaders.

"I bought a piece of land for 320 taels, and the red envelope cost 80 taels. Corrupt! Too corrupt!" Lu Wenyuan muttered to himself after he came out of the Huangxian Yamen.

Opinions are opinions. For the time being, the protective umbrella of the Huangxian county government is still needed. When Kong Youde gets into trouble, he can do whatever he wants, but right now he still needs the "local government" to protect his rights as a "developer".

The main task Zhao Yingong gave him was to quickly build a fortified farm in the local area, and establish dock facilities that could dock ships of at least [-]-[-] tons.

"What about farmland and water conservancy, just mean it. The key is to ensure the safety of Qimu Island, and absolutely not allow Kong Youde to attack at that time."

He speculated that when Kong Youde marched, he would not deliberately march along the seaside to the Longkou area-in history, he also swung his troops directly to the county seat of Huang County.But it is very likely that a large number of small groups of troops will come out to loot food and coerce the people.The rebels in the history all did this when they were marching.So it is still possible for a small group of people to come to Longkou. After all, there are some villages on the coastline, and there is a trade market in Longkou.In addition, considering that Kong Youde escaped by boat in the end, if he needs to collect ships, Longkou, where foreign merchant ships gather, is also a suitable target. Therefore, the overall level of defense does not need to be too high, but it also needs to be quite self-protective.

"I'll leave Wang Qisuo to you," Zhao Yingong said. "This person is a local salt lord and a military household. He is very familiar with the local situation. You can use him temporarily, but remember that he has not received political appraisal, so you can't use him." revealed too much to him."

"I know that. Anyway, I'm a landlord here to protect myself. It's enough for them to know this. Besides, I don't have many naturalized people under my command."

Ever since Huang Ande hooked up with Sun Yuan, the relationship quickly warmed up under his hard work.He kept going in and out of Shuicheng by taking the opportunity of visiting relatives and friends.I also gave some local gifts from Zhejiang, which cost little but are very popular.It didn't take long before I didn't need to mix in and out of the craftsman's work, but went in and out openly and generously.The officer guarding the door knew that he used to be a battalion soldier in this town and had many acquaintances, so he didn't stop him.Huang Ande not only made obeisance to Sun Yuan, but also recruited seven or eight people from Pao Ze, who used to hang out together and was reliable, and often invited them to drink, which seemed to be a small group.He can quickly know about any trivial things that happen in Shuicheng.

Although most of his collections are guaranteed to be of little value to Zhao Yingong, he has successfully infiltrated into Dengzhou Water City and formed a small group, which is considered a good profit.But he will return to Hangzhou soon—after his master leaves, it seems too conspicuous that his long-term entourage continues to come and go in Dengzhou.Through Huang Ande's superiors, he instructed him to go to Huang County with Lu Wenyuan, and go to Dengzhou twice a month to feel the wind direction.

Before leaving Shandong, Zhao Yingong also made arrangements for Daoquanzi to take in Yizhou refugees.Sun Yuanhua's understanding of the admission of refugees has been obtained. Officially, it is not a big problem. The key is to prepare enough food and camping places.

"I just don't know how Taiwan is progressing?" Zhao Yingong knew that according to the schedule, the first fleet to Taiwan should arrive in Kaohsiung in the last few days.If the refugees in Yizhou can arrive in time, they can be transported to fill the gap of the pioneering team.But I don't know if Daoquanzi's work is going well?In the letter he received, he mentioned his current situation - there is danger at all times.

While Zhao Yingong and Lu Wenyuan were working to accept Yizhou refugees, Zhang Daochang was in great danger.

Although he kept a deliberately low profile in Yizhou, he rarely promoted the teachings of New Taoism.But his existence still attracted the attention of some forces.While he was anxiously expanding his influence while waiting for missionary personnel to be dispatched from Lingao, a group of people had already arrived in Yizhou.

After the flood, the land of southern Lunan was thousands of miles away. Except for the dead bones on both sides of the road and the occasional groups of refugees passing by, there was a dead silence everywhere.

Suddenly there was a sound of hooves on the road, and seven or eight knights rode past on horseback.The weather was hot, and the knights also looked listless. The wide-brimmed sunhats on their heads were pressed low, and the reins were relaxed, letting the horses do whatever they wanted, like dozing off on the saddle.With a sword and a pouch around his waist, he can tell at a glance that he is a long-distance traveler.

On the official road near Yizhou, there are gradually crowded tourists.After the water receded here, the market recovered slightly.The traces of water left on the city wall of Yizhou when the flood hit still exist.The city wall, soaked in the water, was gradually cracking due to the scorching of the sun, and a lot of city bricks fell off.One even collapsed with a gap of several feet.Bricks and loess were piled up and down the city—although the people’s livelihood was difficult, the local officials did not dare to relax the defense of the city—almost every disaster in these years has resulted in riots by the victims.

The moat outside the city was swollen unconventionally because of the flood. In the past, every summer, the water in the moat ditch only remained in the middle, without a footboard.

There is a large shed on the east side of the road outside the north gate of the city, selling some tea and pancakes for people to take a rest.Because behind the pergola is a lush jujube forest, full of shade, giving people a bit of coolness.There are three sets of carts and four or five sedan chairs parked on the rammed earth field around the gazebo. There are more than ten horses such as donkeys, horses and mules on the horse post under the tree. water.

There are already many passengers resting in the arbor, because they will be able to get on the road in the afternoon, and some travelers who are traveling with them just doze off in shifts-this place is very close to the state capital, and there will be no robbers, but The government doesn't care about the little thief, only you have to be more careful.Stolen money and dry food during the journey is a dead end here-not even begging.

At noon, you can't take the risk of heat stroke and rush on the road. You have to wait for the sun to fade to the west and the heat to dissipate before you can go on the road.It is not uncommon for people to die of heat stroke while driving in the hot sun.What's more, after the flood has passed.The water vapor on the surface was steaming, and the air was so hot and humid that it was almost suffocating, like being in a big steamer.

The knights went to the arbor and dismounted to rest one after another.The movements were extremely neat, several people went to drink water for the horses, several people occupied the table, and ordered the waiter to prepare tea and dry food.

Although each of them wore bamboo hats, eye veils, and coarse clothing, three of them were slim and slender, and they were clearly women.

"I never thought there would be such a cool place here." One of the women said.

The sound is clear and crisp, like a silver bell.Clearly a young and charming woman.She patted the dust off her body, took off the bamboo hat, the cyan veil and the cloth covering her face. Although her appearance was not eye-catching, it was enough to make people dream about.However, the attire and weapons they carry all indicate that they are out-and-out sons and daughters of the quack, who can draw their swords anytime, anywhere, and bleed five steps on the spot.

The buddies from the tea shed had already greeted him with smiles all over their faces. This group of people could not be regarded as good at first glance, so they became more and more careful when greeting them.

I saw this group of knights, although they were different in height, short, fat and thin, old and young, male and female, but all of them were full of heroic spirit, and their faces were full of evil spirits. Even the three women, their eyes sometimes showed a cold light.A few timid passengers simply turned their heads away from them, so as not to cause trouble for themselves-now, the death of a person on the road is no different from the death of a bug.

"It's cool and cool here, and it's a hell on earth just across the city." One of the middle-aged men with a local accent said, "The soup kitchen is just to the south of the city, and the hungry people gather there—dozens of hungry people are carried out every day. Go to the incarnation field."

(End of this chapter)