No. 576 looked at Chen Xihong and nodded, "Please go ahead."
Chen Xihong took a deep breath and said as if he was reporting, "I found that there are many boats that can be used for both sail and oar. They are six to seven times bigger than my fishing boat. They are too small for the ocean, too slow for transporting goods, and even more laborious for catching fish. They are like chicken ribs. Am I right?"
"Yes, there are. They have been thrown in remote places at the docks. Some are even used as temporary warehouses. Do you want to buy them to fish?" No. 576 asked.
Chen Xihong shook his head hard, "No, if I have the money to buy that boat, I would rather rent a steam engine boat with a trawl behind it. But I can't afford it. I don't have the wood and coal to burn. I have to go far away to catch big fish and fish that can't be found in the coastal waters.
I want to let that kind of boat follow our small fishing boat. When we catch fish, we send them to the big boat. Look, like the school of fish we encountered now, the small boat will be filled very quickly. For the school of fish, there is no reduction at all. If there is a school of fish that is not fast enough to catch fish, but with the help of a big boat, we can bring back more fish, right? "
"Whether it is rowing or sailing, it requires manpower." A person on the guard boat interrupted.
Chen Xihong smiled at the person, "Yes, it needs people to do it. But comparing the gains and losses, it is worth it. They only need to row or sail, they don't need to know how to fish. That boat is not suitable for fishing either. It is neither big nor small, and it can't carry a trawl. Even if it is given to me, I will not catch fish, but transport.
This brother, you only think of people and not skills. I can row and sail, but my main skill is fishing. There is also the fishing team over there. They also have the ability to catch fish.
But generally speaking, we waste time on the way to and back. When the boat is full, even if there is fish, we can only watch.
For example, this time, we took a day and a half to come here, and another day and a half to go back. If we were not instructed and found the school of fish immediately, we would need more than half a day to fill the boat. Now that we found the school of fish, we can fill the boat with fish in two hours.
What a pity. If we have a big boat, we can chase after the school of fish. How many fish can we catch in ten to ten hours? "
When Chen Xihong said this, everyone began to ponder.
Just as he mentioned, it would take three days to go back and forth, and it would take half a day to fill the boat, which was too inefficient. If it was near the sea, Xiao Bao and Cuckoo were not allowed to set up nets. They could only do artificial farming and fishing, or as a tourist attraction, throw a few spinning nets on the boat to show the tourists.
However, it was absolutely impossible for large scale fishing fleets to sweep the area, or for steam engine ships to traverse the area with trawling nets.
Therefore, everyone had to be a long distance away from the coastline before they could enter the fishing area. If it had been someone else who had requested this, no one would have bothered. However, since it was Xiao Bao and Cuckoo, they naturally had to obey. There had to be a very important reason.
"I'm willing to provide you with an interest-free loan so that you can buy a few of those useless boats." No. 57 felt that Chen Xihong's words were very reasonable. He could use some of the resources himself. Although it was not much, it was definitely not a problem to buy a few boats.
As an intelligence officer, he understood that the main family's tax income decreased this year. It seemed that the main reason was that the main income had decreased. In fact, the real reason was that a large part of the funds had been used in the spy system, including the resources that each spy could control. There was also a large amount of overseas expenditure, which was directly deducted by the main family.
However, the official account that would not be included in the tax collection could not be restricted by the Little Young Master at all. Even if the cost accounting account book was handed over, the Little Young Master could still get the money, and it would not be detected in the account book or theoretical deduction.
The Little Young Master would always have a way to deduct this part of the money, and at the same time, make others feel that it was normal. This was because the Ministry of Revenue could not audit all the transactions of the Zhang Family and Wang Family. Even if a dynamic rolling method was used to calculate, there would still be loopholes.
Moreover, the main family's transactions were truly too many, including the direct withdrawal of shares and dividends and reinvestment. In addition, there was also the pricing of special goods, the benefits given to the officials in the capital, the high salary and the expenses of the plan to raise honest officials in the areas controlled by the Zhang Family and Wang Family, the regions where the goods were produced during disaster relief, and the cost of transportation.
There were also other aspects and so on. Even if the officials of the Ministry of Revenue were exhausted to death, they would not be able to find out. Even if the Great Tang Bank was not under the Little Young Master's control and was directly handed over to the Ministry of Revenue, they would still be confused.
The main family had too many subsidiaries, and they were in contact with each other and competed with each other. If the price fluctuated slightly, even if it followed the fluctuation of the price of the same industry at that time to calculate the profit and the stop loss point, it was still impossible to avoid the existence of artificial factors.
This was the asymmetrical factor that the Little Young Master spoke of between the theory of capital operation and the actual control of it, unless one could know the hearts of everyone who actively and passively entered the capital operation link.
No. 576 felt that he could not in this lifetime, so he thought that anyone who said that the income of the Zhang Family and Wang Family had decreased in recent years and was happy about it were all f * cking idiots. Playing with the Little Young Master, they were far from being able to do so.
While he was thinking, Chen Xihong and the others were also thinking that this spy seemed to have a bit of power. Not only could he influence the annual examination of the officials, he could also provide loans, the kind that had no interest.
Chen Xihong could not feel any envy or jealousy towards No. 576. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo had always been very strict in the selection of personnel. First of all, they had to have a heart that was loyal to the Great Tang in any situation, and loyalty to the Zhang Family and Wang Family was secondary.
But the more this was the case, the more loyal everyone was to Xiao Bao and Cuckoo. They even felt that the Great Tang with Xiao Bao and Cuckoo was the real Great Tang.
After that, they had to undergo the screening of intelligence training, physical fitness, and combat awareness. Only then could they enter the next round of examination.
After layers of examination, the people who stayed were definitely the elites of the elites. This could be seen from the wounds on his body and the charm of his personality in his speech that he had put in a lot of effort.
Chen Xihong did not think that he could go through this process and persist, so he looked at No. 576 again and found that he was still as calm as before.
"If I were your enemy …" Chen Xihong suddenly muttered, and even made an attacking posture to test the waters.
"Then you would already be dead." No. 576 put his hand on the spinal cord behind Chen Xihong's neck and said with a smile.
Chen Xihong trembled. He felt that there was a sharp object touching his skin.
"Is it a needle? The kind that is used to insert the spinal cord. I read in the newspaper that it is easy to dislocate the spinal cord if there is always a hand patting the neck of the child. If there is something inserted, the child will lose consciousness in a very short time. "
After saying this, Chen Xihong stared at him and said, "Take your hand away. I admit that you are strong, but I am not afraid of you. I will tell Xiao Bao and Cuckoo."
No. 576 smiled and retracted his hand. "I just want to let you know what is going on."
"I know. I was wondering why I felt so relieved. It is because we are on the same team. The stronger you are, the more relieved I am. I am serious with you. I don't want to take a loan. I think that the hot air balloon is very useful. Let's cooperate. "
"The cost of the hot air balloon is very high." No. 576 reminded him.
"Is it as high as the life of the fishermen of Tang Empire?" Chen Xihong asked.
"You are arguing. If there is no young master and young lady, who do you think is higher between the life of the fully equipped hot air balloon and your life?" No. 576 said that others were arguing, so he followed suit.
When Chen Xihong thought of this, his face changed. He immediately reacted and said, "Are you trying to scare me? You can't do without them. Without Xiao Bao and Cuckoo, there would be no hot air balloon. Who do you think is higher? "
Then he said, "I am not going to buy a boat. It is not good to take a loan. I advise you to form a team. There are hot air balloons flying in the sky. They will not follow us. Will you not train?
When we go out to sea, our small boat will follow the big boat. You will help to look for fish in the sky. You can see far. Otherwise, we used to look for seabirds. When you find fish, tell us. We will go and catch them. We will directly load the big boat. When one boat is full, we will go back and so on.
We will take a part of the money from selling the fish, the people on the big boat will take a part, and the rest will be given to you to make hot air balloons. Everyone will benefit. The main thing is that with you flying above our heads, we will be relieved. With us below, when you are in danger during training, we can save you. "
No. 576 listened carefully and considered whether what Chen Xihong said was feasible. In the end, he thought it was a good cooperation project. Anyway, they were going to train, so it was not a big deal to train anyone.
"I personally agree with your proposal, but I can't make the decision. I need to ask for instructions. It is a waste to leave that kind of boat outside to be exposed to the wind, rain, and sun. It is hard to find a boatman, and the price of labor is expensive."
"If it was Xiaobao and Juanjuan here, they definitely wouldn't be unable to think of a solution like you. It's a pity that they are busy in the west. I will give you some advice. "
Chen Xihong saw that the other party could not think of a good way at the moment, so he found an opportunity to show off.
Number 576 smiled and then pretended to be humble. "Please enlighten me."
Chen Xihong smiled and was very happy. He pointed at Liuqiu Island and said, "There are people on the island. They do things on the island, but the efficiency is too low. In other words, the cost of labor is low."
"You know a lot." No. 576 praised him at the right time.
"Just so. Listen to me. You can discuss with them and tell them that you will give them benefits. They will row the boats and sail the sails. The remuneration will be paid in two ways. The first way is that we will catch fish and share it with them. The second way is that after they work for a certain amount of time, we will give them the boats.
They have their own simple smelting place, they can weave, they can farm, and they can catch fish. But they lack more skills, so they can't make such a big boat. Look at their boats, they are just hollowed out pieces of wood, and they row inside.
When I see their boats, I feel sorry for the wood. Those are all good wood, and it is a waste to hollowed out pieces of wood to make boats. They don't dare to send their bamboo and wooden rafts far away from the sea. If you give them boats, they will like it. "
When Chen Xihong talked about the situation on the island, he showed a sad expression, as if the wood used by the other party was from his family.
No. 576's eyes lit up. After thinking for a while, he felt that it was feasible.
The people on Liuqiao Island had their own social survival rules, but they did not cut off contact with the outside world. In the past, the people here always wanted to take advantage of others. Naturally, the chief of the tribe on the island was not willing to let them. So, he was beaten when he objected.
Fortunately, the climate on the island was different from here. Otherwise, they would have been wiped out by the people of the previous dynasty. Of course, it had something to do with the rulers of the previous dynasty. The people in Fuzhou were not easy to control. In the end, they could not find people who could adapt to the environment, let alone form Lu Zhou's wolf army. If you went there, the mountain people would not pay attention to you.
Now, there was a large amount of goods to exchange. Moreover, the value of the local tribes was not at a disadvantage.
However, not all tribes were friendly to Tang. They were beaten by Tang before, and they were still holding a grudge. At the same time, they were also on guard.
According to Chen Xihong, it would not only solve the problem of human resources, but it would also further promote the communication with the natives on the island. Some of the tribes who cooperated with Tang Dynasty would become rich first, and the other tribes would be tempted.
In the end, when all the tribes cooperated, they could also bring the people of the tribes to Tang for a tour, and the Tang people would travel to their island for a tour. They would divide the land for construction and hire the people of the tribes to work.
After a series of operations, they would not need to use force to get the island. They would build a port, and the territory would be extended out, making it convenient for more ships to go to the island.
The more No.576. thought about it, the more he felt it made sense. He praised, "Good idea! I'll report it. If it's approved, I'll give you a reward. Maybe I'll give you a steam engine ship."
"Really?" Chen Xihong clapped his hands happily. He knew the other party would not be greedy. At the same time, he did not expect No.576. to give such a good evaluation. He did not even dare to dream that an idea could be exchanged for a ship.
"It's true. Your idea not only solves the problem of manpower, but also puts the idle ships to use. Tools can only show their value when they are used. More importantly, your idea can quickly reduce the gap between us and the tribes on Liuqiu Island.
My idea of a steam engine ship is conservative. The people above will review it and give you a reward according to the value of the idea. They will also add a little extra to encourage you to continue to think of ideas. Then they will put it in the newspaper, and you will become famous. "
While No.576. was talking, he signaled the people on the guard ship to report it. First, he would simply send the idea back, so that the other side could be prepared. When he went back, he would repeat it in detail.
Chen Xihong was grinning from ear to ear as he listened.
He nodded and said, "I know. I am the horse bone of the horse bone in the Thousand Gold Market. Even if you don't give me a reward, I am willing to give you ideas. It is a way to show my value. I, a fisherman, can help the Tang Empire. I have not lived in vain."
"I don't think you are a fisherman. You are more like a researcher in charge of practical plans. You know a lot." No.576. said sincerely.
Chen Xihong continued to laugh, "Haha, hahaha, I know a lot because I read a lot of books. When I am not fishing, I go to the school to listen to the lessons with the children. When I go home, I ask my son to teach me. Now I can read the newspaper by myself, and I can even write more than a hundred words. They all say that I have nothing to do, stupid! This time, I will let them know who is smart and who is stupid. "
No.576. gave him a thumbs up and was about to praise him when Chen Xihong suddenly pointed to the place where the sea met the sky in the distance and exclaimed, "There are boats, two of them, much bigger than mine."
No.576. quickly picked up the binoculars and looked in that direction. Yes, there were two triangular sailboats moving forward on the sea. Looking at that direction, they would come into contact with their side.
"Whose boats? They are not ours. We don't have such boats with triangular sails. They are cannibals. Why are there only two boats? "
No.576. made a judgment.
Chen Xihong followed and looked. He took the binoculars and looked, and was amused.
"Are the boats patched? I reckon that there should be quite a number of ships here, but they encountered wind or something. As a result, all the other ships were damaged. The remaining two ships were repaired after docking on that small island. How pitiful. What should we do? "
"Ask all the fishing boats to come back. Send a report and ask for reinforcements. Guard the boats and set up the guns. Give me a gun. My weapons are all sunk in the water. It is really not the right time."
No.576. quickly gave the order.
When the fishermen heard that there was danger, they did not care about fishing anymore. They gathered back and then rowed towards the land. The two guard boats stayed in place and did not move. They were not in a hurry. They could see the boats, but it would take some time for them to come over. Now, the wind was blowing from the land to the sea. Maybe the reinforcements of the hot air balloon team could follow the wind and arrive.
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