The wind and rain raged for a few days. When the sky in Luzhou cleared, the local people breathed a sigh of relief. The strong wind did not damage their houses and the heavy rain did not cause floods. They followed the two rivers they dug and some The small tributaries all flowed into the sea.
The wooden houses on the mountain were still a long time away from the end of the project. Li Xun left some people to continue working in the mountains and paid a lot more wages. Other people began to pack their things and prepare to go back to see where they were. The seedlings are washed away, so that they can be replanted as soon as possible, and the fishing must continue.
The people know that there is no danger even if they don’t hide in the mountains, but no one complains that good officials shouldn’t do this. Seeing the results and the original prevention are two different things, let alone running to the mountains and doing some work. There has been no shortage.
The news of Qinzhou has not yet come back. Maybe the people on the way have just arrived, or maybe they haven’t arrived. It’s a long way from there. The main problem is the road. If we cooperated with Luzhou for repairs, the two sides will get through. Ride fast. It doesn't take much time at all.
In the past few days, Li Xun has been writing letters every day. After he finished his writing, he put it there, and waited for the news from Qinzhou to arrive. Depending on the situation, he chose a letter and sent it to the capital. He urged Zhang Xiaobao to discuss a few with his family. When the plan comes out, just like this letter, take corresponding measures according to different situations.
How can Zhang Xiaobao have this leisurely heart? I thought about a few ways to deal with it casually, and the total amount was less than a thousand words, so I gave it to Li Xun as a plan.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan have other things to be busy with. This time they came to Luzhou and said they made a profit, but it needs a comparison. If Zhang Xiaobao doesn’t restrain himself, the money he invested in Luzhou will be used for cash. In the case of flow, it can be several times as much as it is now. Since it hasn't done this, at least it has to be compensated in other ways.
Only then can the two people who have been busy with Luzhou affairs free their hands and prepare to conduct business exchanges between Leizhou Peninsula and Hainan Island. The two feel that both sides have been hit by disasters, and they should also be on the other side. They want to bring some food over to see. Look, I also brought some special products from the capital.
The place on Leizhou Peninsula is not in a hurry. You have to go through there and take the Qiongzhou Strait. The fleet has never stopped in these two places. First, go to Hainan Island. That side is the real good place, especially for planting some tropical plants. plant.
"You have to find a safe translator first. If the ethnic minorities over there are difficult to communicate, what are their customs? Is it necessary to wear earrings? What kind of gift should I give?"
Zhang Xiaobao was worried. He was afraid that the people who sent out would accidentally anger others. He thought that in the future, he would transplant a large number of species from other places on the island and build a dock.
Wang Juan didn’t worry about translation, and said, “There are people here who have lived in the past. Just look for an interpreter among such people. The language of that place is more complex, just like ours living in the mountains. Like people, you don’t have to take gold or silver, and you can’t afford earrings. There is no shortage of pearls."
"Then I always have to give some gifts, what else can I give? Tortoiseshell? There seems to be more than here, right? How many sets of sofas and other furniture? I don’t know if they are willing to use and give some handicrafts? I always think they The craftsmanship is better than ours. It is said that Huang Daopo learns textile things from there."
Zhang Xiaobao thought hard with his chin in his hand. When Wang Juan heard Zhang Xiaobao talking about weaving, his eyes lit up and suggested: "Since they like weaving, and they still use wood wool, then give them more elastic cotton. I look forward to them using cotton to make more beautiful things, and I believe they will like it too."
"Then send cotton. If they feel good, then let them grow cotton and watermelon." Zhang Xiaobao couldn't think of anything else. Only by sending things that they don't have can make people happy. Since they are dexterous, they can Good things are woven, they can accept things like cotton.
After listening to Zhang Xiaobao's plan, Wang Juan had a different idea.
"Xiaobao, let them help weaving cotton, so why teach them how to grow it? We have the resources here. Then, shouldn't they just replace the things they make with cotton? Can you exchange it with us?"
How could Zhang Xiaobao not know this kind of thing, he thought so at the beginning, but considering that there is Li nationality there, now called the Li nationality how to say it has its own culture and tradition, that handicraft is not so easy to learn, except for them, others may not necessarily Can master it so well.
Send them cotton. They make good things. As long as they exchange them, they will inevitably become commodities. Other people also grow cotton. How can they not think of where they come from when they see this kind of thing
It is precisely with these considerations that Zhang Xiaobao decided to teach the Li ethnic group to grow cotton, and to provide seeds and a tying machine. He explained to Wang Juan: “The current tribute over there is made of cotton cloth, which is very beautiful. Once cotton is used When new things are made, others will know that they are produced locally by looking at the craftsmanship.
Would the other people who planted cotton wait for us to exchange with Hainan? Wouldn't you be able to make a difference if you change it? Since we can’t keep secrets and don’t have the ability to keep secrets, it’s better to be generous and let them feel our sincerity. As long as the cotton matter is done, we can collect special products from various places in the future and get Hainan Island for the locals. Pick. "
"That's right, then put our brand on all the things sent in the past, let them remember this sign, and let them understand the benefits of working with us, mutual benefit, and we must also let them know that we are in some ways and Not inferior to them, don't they have a craft of rattan weaving? Later, they will find people in the inner courtyard to start training."
Wang Juan also knew that this thing could not be monopolized, so he had to give in, waved his little hand, and began to make arrangements.
"What do we have that can surpass them in knitting? Find a craftsman elsewhere? How long does it take to learn?" Zhang Xiaobao felt that there was no technique to use.
"Why not? My heart is like a double wire mesh, with thousands of knots in it. I tie them with Chinese knots. I'm not very good, but I know several ways to tie knots." Wang Juan stood tall and said proudly.
"Isn't he just a skilled worker? Let me learn, I don't want to learn, don't talk about this matter, and prepare to go down the mountain." Zhang Xiaobao waved his hand indifferently and turned to leave.
"If you don't, say no, find any excuses, cut it." Wang Juan shook his head happily, and then left.
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The rain collects as a river, into the sea into a wave, the waterfall is soaring and the fog is dyed, and the echo is a folk song. The wind has come, and there are so many concerns. Perhaps the hometown is still happy and there are thousands of knots.
Most of the people began to go down the mountain and want to devote themselves to new work. Some people who came from Qinzhou in the last disaster were in a bad mood. Although they could not see their hometown, they still looked there from time to time. Wherever I lived, there were relatives.
The gale didn't raging in Luzhou, and ran there. I don't know what happened to relatives or neighbors there. As long as the officials there can achieve half of Luzhou's performance, they may be able to escape.
Relatives over there may also be worried here, thinking that the gale passed here first, so I really want to go over and tell them that there is nothing wrong here, let alone the future of the wind, even if it comes, it won't hurt anyone.
With such thoughts, some people followed the team down the mountain, and then went back to each house to have a look, and then the seedlings were refilled.
Li Xun also did not stay on the mountain to continue supervising the work. Most of the things here have been arranged. There are workers and guards who protect the people from beasts. When he comes back next time, maybe it will be a different scene. Up.
After going down the mountain, everyone gradually separated. In the end, a team of more than 6,000 people continued to march towards the sea. These are the people of Wulei County. One-quarter of them are fishermen. They go home to see and organize. You can continue to go fishing in a short time.
"Xiaobao, what are your family doing again?" Li Xun rode on the horse and asked curiously next to Zhang Xiaobao who was also riding a horse by himself.
"Nothing, the roads in the state have not been repaired yet, and some parts of the wharf are broken. They have to be repaired." Zhang Xiaobao yawned and replied. The island went to exchange and was sleepy.
Li Xun obviously didn't believe Zhang Xiaobao's words, "What do you do? Wang Juan pulled some of your maidservants into the car mysteriously. Is there something good again?"
"No, just weaving the rope to play, don't care about women's affairs." Zhang Xiaobao said casually, his legs were slightly hardened, and the horse's speed was a little faster.
Li Xun still didn't believe it. After pondering for a while, he didn't figure out what some maids could do to make money. He shook his head and urged the horse to catch up, and then asked, "What will happen to Qinzhou?"
"How can I know where to go? The food is already prepared here. If the loss is really big, send it in your name. Wait, maybe in ten and a half days, the news from there will come."
Zhang Xiaobao yawned again and again. He leaned on his horse and closed his eyes to rest. Li Xun also yawned, rubbed his eyes and winked at the guard next to him. The guard hurriedly posted to Zhang Xiaobao's side, fearing that he would sleep for a while. Fell off.
Li Xun came to the head of the guard and whispered: "Watch them closely. If there is another profitable business, want to leave me? Dreaming."
The guard nodded and passed on the task again.
The team walked for more than four days, almost five days, before returning to the place, much slower than when they went, and when they went there was to save their lives.
Wang Juan spent most of the past few days in the car, as did the other maids, all of them were full of energy, but no matter what others asked, they didn't reveal any news.