Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 29 The Waterway Is Impassable!
And on the other side.

The further they went, the more wealthy businessmen such as Wang Lianfu and Zhang Guangkun saw a scene that made them even more desperate.

Even in such a hot weather, in the weed-filled wilderness, there are still densely populated Wanping County people, wielding big iron pickets, laboriously cultivating the fields.

What's more, the iron shovels, shovels and other land reclamation agricultural tools in the hands of these people in Wanping County have some styles that they have never seen before.

But it is better to use!
The people of Wanping County cultivated at an extremely fast speed. Basically, a piece of land can be reclaimed in two heads.

"Keep going!"

After watching for a while, Wang Lianfu took a deep breath and ordered the carriage to move forward with a livid face.

It's just, unfortunately, no matter where they go, it's the same scene.

All the people in Wanping County have been working hard to cultivate the fields as if they are tireless.

As night fell, Wang Lianfu, Zhang Guangkun and other wealthy businessmen rushed back to Beiping Mansion before the gate of Beiping Mansion closed.

"Mr. Wang, what shall we do?"

"Hmph, all of this is a trap set up by the treacherous and shameless magistrate of Wanping County and tens of thousands of people in Wanping County. How can this old man let him do what he wants?"

Speaking of this, Wang Lianfu couldn't help gnashing his teeth with hatred, his heart bleeding.

"It's not just that Beiping is short of food in the north. I'll go to Guangning or Liaodong to sell food. Although I can't make much money, at least I won't lose money!"

"Then go to Liaodong!"

"To prevent accidents, we will reload the grains on the big ship tomorrow and head for Liaodong!"

"..."

All night.

Early the next morning.

Wealthy merchants such as Wang Lianfu and Zhang Guangkun quickly arranged for shop management, summoned a large number of strong men, and reloaded the grain that had been unloaded a few days ago, and then reloaded it on the big ship.

This situation immediately attracted the attention of many merchants.

Even, it seems that the merchants came up to chat and inquire about the situation.

In this regard, due to the fact that their peers are enemies, wealthy businessmen such as Wang Lianfu and Zhang Guangkun only vaguely stated, and did not explain the fact that they were deceived!

It took another two days, until the [-] shi of grain and [-] pieces of iron and shovels were loaded onto the big ship.

"set sail!"

Following Wang Lianfu's order, the fleet started to set off.

However, before the fleet had gone far, there was a loud noise in front.

The big ship stopped slowly after a pause.

Wang Lianfu felt something was wrong in his heart, he stood up quickly and walked outside.

The steward Wang Gui ran over from the side, his expression flustered, "Master, on the waterway ahead, suddenly a ship of King Yan sank for unknown reasons, blocking half of the riverway!"

"Half a river?"

Wang Lianfu's heart sank directly.

"Master, that's right. Right now, the entire river can only pass passenger boats half a foot wide, and I just can't get through these big boats!" Wang Gui said again!

"Sir, what should the fleet do?"

Wang Lianfu was annoyed, "Hmph, don't let me go out? I won't believe it if I don't, so I'll just wait! If I don't believe it, the boat will be stuck in the river for a few days!"

"Yes, sir!"

Wang Gui quickly responded and began to give orders.

……

"Very good, His Highness King Yan is really reliable in doing things!"

In Wanping County Yamen, after hearing Yu Huowang's report, Guo An was relieved.

"Don't bother with this matter, just send one or two people to keep an eye on the rich merchant in Jiangnan, and report to me if they have any news!"

"Yes, magistrate!"

Yu Huowang hurriedly responded, and quickly retreated.

Guo An continued to bow his head to approve some documents, but after a while, Ning De, the household clerk, walked in with a happy face.

"County Honor, the people of Wanping County have cultivated more than 900 hectares of land. I believe that within three days, we will be able to reclaim [-] hectares of land!"

Guo An nodded slightly, and asked, "How about the melons, fruits and vegetables that I asked you to collect?"

"Reporting to the county lord, all the preparations are complete, enough to cultivate [-] mu!" Ning Deyou replied quickly.

Guo An said directly: "Not enough!"

"not enough?"

Ning De was taken aback.

"The people of Wanping County have reclaimed [-] hectares of land, and only have [-] mu of melons, fruits and vegetables. How can it be possible?"

Guo An continued: "Your orders, after the people of Wanping County have cultivated [-] hectares of land, they will stop cultivating and start planting fruits and vegetables!"

"Xianzun, this?..." Ning De was even more puzzled.

"The weather is getting hotter and hotter. If we continue to cultivate like this, the people of Wanping County will not be able to bear it!" Guo An said.

"Little man understands!"

Ning De hastily replied.

Soon, there was another wave of buying melons, fruits and vegetables in Beiping Prefecture.

However, it is all the people of Wanping County who buy melons, fruits and vegetables seeds from the people of the surrounding counties.

……

"What, after so many days, that broken ship still can't be dragged away?"

On the Tonghui River not far from Haizi Wharf, on a large luxurious boat, the chubby Wang Lianfu was circling on the bow of the boat with a face full of anger.

Wang Gui stood in front of Wang Lianfu with a face full of embarrassment, and reported in a deep voice: "My lord, according to the villain's observations, the broken ship was not towed away at all. Even the cargo that fell into the water from the broken ship was nothing at all." The goods, otherwise they would not have been placed in the water without salvage!

Moreover, there are people guarding it specially, and the villain feels that this broken ship seems to come here specially to block me! "

Wang Lianfu pondered for a while with a gloomy expression, then turned and walked to the cabin.

"So ruthless, domineering, and shameless... go and invite the other three members!"

"Yes, sir! . . . "

After half an hour.

Wang Lianfu took Zhang Guangkun and others off the big boat and headed for the city.

That night, in a restaurant, a distinguished guest from the chief envoy was entertained.

Unfortunately, upon hearing that it was about the Tonghui River, the honored guest got up and left.

This wealthy businessman in Jiangnan didn't know the inside story, but as an official of the chief envoy, how could he not know?

Not only the Xiaozhi County of Wanping County was eyeing the [-] shi of grain, but His Royal Highness King Yan was also eyeing it!

Even the three divisions of Beiping Mansion have their eyes on the one hundred thousand shi of grain!
Otherwise, if the merchant ships on the Tonghui River were blocked for ten miles, how could there be no response from the third department of Beiping Mansion?
The chief envoy, the official, is the biggest backer for Wang Lianfu and others who dare to come to Beiping Mansion to do business.

Seeing that his backers were so taboo about this, when he heard the reason, he didn't dare to eat, so he just left!

Wang Lianfu and the others turned pale immediately.

"Is it possible that I really want to sell cheap food to the people of Wanping County?"

"We can also pay the food to the chief envoy of the Beiping government, and then exchange it for Yanyin!"

"Are you naively thinking that with that King Yan acting as a hindrance, we will still have a chance to hand over all these grains to the Beiping chief envoy?"

"I'll have to wait and try...

......"

(End of this chapter)