Chapter 636 Good News
Chapter 636 Good News
The soldiers disembarked to discuss supplies.
Xiang Fangsu leaned against the bow of the boat.
"Our ship will be docked in half an hour. If you have any questions, please hurry up."
"When will the construction of Mizushima start and when will it be completed?"
"The Tianbo Chamber of Commerce started construction in November and planted aquatic precious trees. It is expected that small boats can be used to transport the boats in January next year and large ships can be used in the spring. You should have heard about the efficiency of the Tianbo Chamber of Commerce."
"A single tribe of mermen?"
An experienced ship owner counted the number of mermaids in the water and estimated at a glance that there were about a thousand of them, the size of an ordinary small town.
Even if there are rare and precious items underwater, there are too few people and the shipment volume cannot be increased at all.
When ships pass through Pingyang Prefecture, business can still be done.
I made a special trip just for this small profit.
not worth.
Xiang Fangsu looked at Liang Qu on the next boat.
Liang Qu said, "There is only one mermaid tribe for now, but in addition to mermaids, there are also dragon people participating, and there will be more and more mermaids in Pingyang Prefecture in the future."
"Dragon?"
"It was created by the Dragon King of Jianghuai in the past."
"Is the Dragon Girl for sale?"
"roll!"
hum!
The person who was asking the question had a splitting headache, tinnitus and dizziness, and before he could respond, his nose felt warm and blood started to flow.
The subordinates around him didn't dare to say anything and helped them leave.
The episode did not scare off businessmen.
"Mermaids haven't appeared in 60 years. How can we ensure that there will be more and more mermaids?"
Liang Qu was just about to make a promise.
Ke Wenbin sneered: "Who are you? The owner of Tianbo Chamber of Commerce? Why should I promise you? Come if you want, forget it if you don't want."
Liang Qu stopped talking.
I haven't adapted to my identity...
To put it bluntly, things are valuable because they are rare. There are plenty of people coming, so why should I explain it to you?
The merchants on the shore did not notice anything unusual and started asking other questions.
It's about the tribe.
Quan Linghan listened very attentively, one thing after another, and his tense heart gradually relaxed.
We are here to do business, we have no intention of defrauding people and killing them.
The supplies were transported in trucks to the ship's hold.
In just a few minutes, the number of people surrounding the official ship increased instead of decreased, causing a temporary congestion at the dock.
"Sir, the supplies are loaded on board and we can set off."
"Okay, stop it, that's it!"
"Please wait a moment, sir!" someone shouted, "I would like to go to Pingyang Prefecture with you to discuss in detail!"
Get it!
Xiang Fangsu waved her hand: "Stay for another quarter of an hour, hurry up if you want to!"
Wait until Liang Qu and his crew's boat leave the port.
The fleet size was successfully doubled.
Send money.
……
The last day of November.
The river is surging and the cold wind is cutting.
The frost in the early morning had not yet melted, and white frost hung on the withered grass leaves.
"Today's vegetables are definitely delicious."
Xiang Fangsu ran her fingers over the edge of the boat, and a thin layer of frost quickly turned into water droplets.
Wow!
The water ripples.
The light blue fish tail flickered, and the water splashes sparkled like pearls in the morning sun.
Since entering the Jianghuai Lake, the mermaids have been appearing in the water more and more frequently.
Both Pengze and the Jianghuai Lake are endless, and there is not much difference in the water. The only difference is probably the scenery on the shore.
There are many mountains on both sides of Pengze, while the Jianghuai Lake is endless and the houses are more densely packed.
"Wenbin, Shui, you two lead the mermaids and merchants to Shuidao first. I will take Ning Chaoqing and Fatty Zhao's family back first and ask Lord Su to find out what the big news is."
"it is good!"
no disagreement.
The soldier waved the signal flag.
The entire fleet was divided into two parts, one continued forward, and the other deviated slightly and headed offshore.
The Chinese sturgeon and the Yangtze finless porpoise are leading the way.
Not yet reached.
Eight large ships connected by iron chains slowly emerged from the mist, and people were coming and going on the gangplank, making it a lively place like a small city on the water. Hundreds of boatmen were eating steamed buns for breakfast, and some ate quickly, then carried bamboo baskets on their backs to work in the water, planting seeds.
Wow.
Blisters continue.
The sailor who jumped into the water was so shocked when he saw the mermaid that he leaned back suddenly and almost choked on the water. However, he quickly remembered the role of Mizushima and calmed down.
Climb back onto the deck.
The fleet was a sensation.
The sailors put down their breakfast and leaned over the side of the boat to look around curiously.
What does a mermaid look like?
"Hiss, the mermaid is so beautiful!"
The sailor pointed at Long Eying with shock in his eyes.
"Idiot, she has no tail!"
"How can a non-mermaid stay in the water?"
"Makes sense."
Ke Wenbin jumped onto the deck and asked the manager of Tianbo Chamber of Commerce to come forward and communicate with the merchants, discussing the size of the island.
Liang Qu jumped into the water.
Sense the release.
Vine-like gray-brown plants take root between the mountains. They do not take root roughly, causing cracks and collapsing the mountain. Instead, they merge with the rocks to form a composite material like steel and cement, making them stronger.
Some of the mountaintops have been connected into pieces, like high walls in the water.
Pretty good.
Find the leader of the mermaids.
"What does Patriarch Quan think?"
"Great kindness."
Quan Linghan had previously brought back a map of the water island construction.
The construction of the entire island is not a simple land island, but a "川"-shaped structure, relying on the mountain range, half water and half land, connected by a sky bridge in the middle.
People go to the island, mermaids go to the river.
This makes it convenient for mermaids and small boats to enter and exit quickly and move freely, fully reflecting the humanistic care of the river and lake station.
Island construction has reached this point.
Seeing all the things happening one by one, Quan Linghan put aside his worries and gradually looked forward to the near future.
Can the appearance of Liang Qu really bring back the prosperous scene that the old people talked about when the Dragon King was still alive?
Lead the tribe to prosperity?
However, before that, there is still one thing that needs to be resolved.
live.
Water Island is only used for multi-ethnic trade and will surely become a place of attention in the future, but it is definitely not a suitable place to settle down.
If there are any accidents in the future, you won’t be able to escape even if you want to.
Around the water island.
Quan Linghan sent out the mermaids to explore and familiarize themselves with the surrounding environment and prepare to set up camp. If they found a good place, they might no longer have to "roam" and could settle down completely.
noon.
The weather was not good, the sky was gloomy and light rain fell from the dark clouds.
Cold water droplets splashed on the windowsill.
Xu Yuelong opened the window and waited despite the cold weather until he saw the official ship with the flag of the Hebo Bureau breaking through the rain.
"Zhongshi! Zhongshi! Follow me downstairs!"
The fleet docked at the port.
Xu Yuelong had already led a group of people to stand in the rain, without even holding an umbrella. He shook Quan Linghan's hand and welcomed him warmly, demonstrating his respect for the wise and humble.
"Chief Quan! It's been a month since we last met. I miss you so much!"
"Xu Ti Ling is too kind, I dare not..."
Quan Linghan was flattered.
The two leaders held a summit meeting and praised each other.
The mermen around, such as Quan Guangqin, did not expect that the leader of Hebo would be so friendly.
Ran Zhongshi patted Liang Qu on the shoulder and said, "Good boy, you have earned merits in Huangzhou, thousands of miles away! I heard from Fang Su this morning that you made quite a stir in Huangzhou, and you were nicknamed the Dragon Crossing the River. Huangzhou is a martial arts state, and I wonder how many unmarried ladies have fallen in love with you?"
"Ahem, that's just an exaggeration. I'm just playing around."
"What a fool you are." Bai Yinbin laughed, "You've turned yourself into a smoke screen while playing, right?"
Liang Qu laughed.
"Alright." Ran Zhongshi interrupted the noise, "You don't need to accompany us in the rain. You've been out for more than a month, and you'll have to travel for several days. Go home and tidy up, take a hot bath, and remember to come to our government office in half an hour."
"Is something wrong?"
"Well, Magistrate Jian wants to see you."
Simple meaning?
"what's up?"
"Great thing!"
(End of this chapter)