Seeing Zhao Jin's low mood, the others didn't know what to say for a moment. Zhao Jin took a few steps and said again: "The real trouble is Huai'an North District."

Wang Zhaojing and Liu Yong explained: "After the water in the Yellow River rose, the eldest brother asked many knowledgeable people on the water and on land. They said that once the flood occurs, Xuzhou City and the vicinity of Xiao County will be affected, because there are low-lying areas and it is easy to

The water will be diverted, and then the terrain from Pizhou to Huai'an North District will be lower, and Hongze Lake will lift the water level. When the flood passes through, even if nothing happens in Xuzhou and Pizhou, Huai'an North District will have to cross the water."

After hearing this, Liu Yong understood why Zhao Jin transferred the population from Huai'an North District without supplementing it. This was also a precaution, but when he thought about it, he really couldn't bear to part with it. The deserted land over there was what Zhao Ziying relied on when he started.

It was there that we absorbed tens of thousands of refugees and laid the foundation for today's strength. However, it is really sad that such a foundation may be destroyed by floods.

"Refugees from Liaodong will be moved to various places in Shandong as much as possible. Too many people have died in Shandong in recent years. The people we introduced will not be a problem. Those placed in Haizhou will go to Suzhou and Guide Prefecture by land and water. Over there

We can also settle down people." Zhao Jin said.

After walking forward for a while, Zhao Jin even went down the river dam to take a look at the river. He just warned: "Arrange people to watch day and night. As soon as there is any news, report it immediately so that manpower and supplies can be mobilized nearby. Please ask for orders afterwards."

Okay, we must make a decision on the spur of the moment, and the water conditions can’t delay it even a little bit!”

Not long after Zhao Jin arrived here, Zhang Hubin, the regiment commander of the Second Regiment of the Guards Brigade, rushed over from the river dam elsewhere. Only then did Liu Yong discover that the Second Regiment of the Guards Brigade had been stationed beside the river dam all the time.

Zhang Hubin is in charge here.

Zhang Hubin did not follow the others for too long, so Zhao Jin sent him to go about his own business. As soon as Zhang Hubin, the leader of the second regiment, left, Liu Yong couldn't help but said: "Brother, our Guards Brigade is the most elite battalion leader. Those who

The servants are all good men who have been tempered for a long time. It is a pity to use them to protect the river and dam. Even if something happens to the Yellow River, they should not be filled in. "

"Aren't our servants there to protect Xuzhou? If the flood really comes, who else can go up besides the servants? If our servants can't go up, how can others go up willingly!" Zhao Jin said in a deep voice.

said.

Liu Yong wanted to say more, but was pulled by Wang Zhaojing beside him. He immediately understood that these brothers should have said these words a long time ago, and they probably got the same reply.

"We must cheer up now. As long as something happens to the Yellow River, the people around us will pounce on us immediately. Don't look at the silence everywhere now. Once something happens, there will be tigers and wolves everywhere!" Zhao Jin said solemnly.

Four days after Liu Yong returned to Xuzhou, Li Laohai and his people came to visit him again. This time it was Li Xian, the third person in the gang, a seafaring man in his thirties who had a gloomy face all day long.

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Although he is very gloomy, he is very reliable in his work. The reason why they came so quickly is because they knew that there was a ship from Zhaoziying coming back from Liaodong, and from Haizhou, it was quickly delivered to Qingjiangpu, and Qingjiangpu in turn sent it to Qingjiangpu.

Jiangnan conveyed that the Li family gang had specially set aside fifteen large ships and were waiting somewhere in Zhejiang. They immediately headed north after receiving the news.

Being able to do this naturally saw the benefits of trading with Zhao Ziying and the huge profits brought by the opening of the Liaodong route.

There are many things that Li Xian can do. The Li family wants more ironware, from swords and weapons to farm tools and iron pots. They also need a lot of cotton cloth. More importantly, they have the right to use the Haizhou port.

Both parties have needs for each other, so the negotiation was very lively. Regarding the training of sailors and shipbuilding, the Li family agreed very simply.

They can be responsible for building the shipyard in Haizhou, can provide craftsmen, and can even arrange suitable large wood materials in advance, but the cost will be borne by Zhao Ziying. This is really a drop in the bucket for Zhao Ziying, so he can easily agree.

Then they can train the students from Zhao Ziying to board the ship. They can arrange for people to come to the Westernization School to be instructors. The students will go on board and learn for a few months. Then half or 60% of the people on the ship can become Zhao Ziying.

For the people in the camp, the Li family arranges a small number of capable veterans to provide guidance. Under such circumstances, the people in Zhao Ziying can learn to operate sea ships as quickly as possible, and the Li family can also transport servants and goods on a large scale for Zhao Ziying.

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In addition to commercial goods, the Li family's request is that a part of the salt cargo must be shipped to Haizhou Port every year. The Li family must take part of the wood bought back by Zhao Zi from Liaodong. At the same time, the Li family's shop in Qingjiangpu and

Personnel must be protected by Zhao Ziying. At the same time, Haizhou Port and the ports built by Zhao Ziying in the future should not allow other families to enter except the Yu family and Li family as much as possible. If necessary, I hope the two parties can talk first.

A servant followed Li Xian from Haizhou Port and confirmed that the fifteen large ships were all made of more than 800 materials and were all empty ships. This can be said to be full of sincerity.

Zhao Ziying also offered the same sincere conditions, giving the Li family priority loading and unloading rights second only to the Yu family in Clam Port. For the merchant fleet, this was as much wealth as gold and silver.

What Li Xian came to talk about this time was all about details. For example, if they go to Liaodong to transport people, load food and various supplies in Haizhou or Qingjiangpu, go to Liaodong, and then transport people back, this is actually equivalent to them.

It is empty. Pidao is not big and is threatened by the Jurchens in Jianzhou. The specialty mountain products it can provide will not be too much. Enough wood is very profitable for shipping, especially across the ocean.

It is limited, so I hope Zhao Ziying can provide some compensation.

But this time, Zhao Jin took Li Xian to see the weapons display again. After seeing it, Li Xian immediately agreed. The reason was very simple. This time Zhao Ziying showed Li Xian his own artillery, a three-pounder.

The following cast iron artillery Zhao Ziying without mounts can also be sold, and cannon shells can be provided.

The Maritime Gang has a lot of dealings with foreigners overseas, so they are not very interested in firearms. However, they have seen a lot, so they can tell the good and bad. Although bronze cannons are the best, Zhao Ziying's cast iron cannon also looks excellent.

It is incomparable, and you can test-fire a few cannons on site, and you can naturally understand the distance, the hot and cold of the cannon body, and the accuracy of the gun. Moreover, Zhao Ziying also provided iron parts to fix the cannon on the ship.

Li Xian, who has been running at sea all year round, naturally knows what this means. If Zhao Ziying can offer such goods to trade, they will naturally relax their own conditions.

After the two parties finished talking, it can be said that they parted happily. While they were talking in detail, food and other supplies were stored in Huai'an North District and began to be transported to Haizhou, where they were directly loaded onto ships and prepared for departure.

The people who went to Pi Island to recruit Liao people this time have also been selected. Li Song, Li Sen and other children of the Li family have all joined the battle. Twenty people have also been selected from the 100 households brought back from Pi Island this time.

In addition, the Guards Brigade and the Second Brigade each dispatched two companies to board the ship, and set off immediately when the personnel and materials were available.

In addition to this, the Li family also gave the time for the next arrival. These fifteen large ships were only the first fleet. After they brought back the Liao people from Liaodong, they would fill them with cotton cloth and ironware.

It is hoped that Zhao Ziying can prepare all these goods. At the same time, the next wave of fleet will arrive in July. This ship will be filled with copper materials and gunpowder, as well as all kinds of foreign goods needed by Zhao Ziying and Qingjiangpu.

Li Xian left Xuzhou with satisfaction. He had only been away for two days before Yu Zhiyuan arrived in Xuzhou. The second son of the Yu family had lived in a privileged life for a long time and had always been very particular about traveling. From Songjiang to Xuzhou, he took his own big ship all the way, and the ship was elegantly decorated.

, and there were maids and servants to wait on me, but this time, I crossed the river to Yangzhou and then changed to a fast horse and drove all the way north. I was already very tired when I arrived in Xuzhou.

When he arrived on the same day, Yu Zhiyuan did not come to see him. Instead, he washed himself thoroughly, slept again, and came to the door with gifts the next day. At that time, he was already in good spirits and could not be seen in such a hurry. Of course, his movements

How to hide from Zhao Ziying.

"Brother, we in Xuzhou must use large ships to transport people and goods from Liaodong to Shandong and South Zhili. Moreover, there is sea ice in Liaodong in late winter and early spring. We must seize the time to transfer people back and forth. Using merchant ships will inevitably delay time. Little brother,

I specially purchased five new lucky ships, equipped them with sailors and sent them to my eldest brother, specifically for transporting Liao people. In another half month, the ships will be able to reach Haizhou." Yu Zhiyuan did not mention the Li family, he just said

I want to give you a big gift.

Last time, Yu Zhiyuan had already sent a lucky ship to Zhao Jin. Now there are six large ships in total. The lucky ship is wide and stable, with the largest load capacity. It is indeed very suitable for Zhao Ziying's current needs. Moreover, this time Yu Zhiyuan is sending it, so

That is to say, it is dedicated to Zhao Ziying. This is really not a small gesture. You must know that in the current overseas trade, if these six Fu ships do not encounter pirates, they will earn more than one hundred thousand taels a year. Yu Zhiyuan actually did it.

Send it out like this.

Yu Zhiyuan is very good at being a person. If he mentions the Li family or the exclusive use of the port at the moment, he is just asking for humiliation. It is better to do what he can do well. But when he said this, Wang Zhaojing, who was sitting next to Zhao Jin, looked indifferent.

Zhao Jin also smiled peacefully, without any excitement or excitement. After seeing this scene, a bitter smile appeared on Yu Zhiyuan's face.

After being silent for a while, Yu Zhiyuan said: "My younger brother has done something wrong, and the Yu family has also done something wrong. Everyone is so confused by the money in front of them, and they are so short-sighted. I really don't have the shame to apologize to my eldest brother."

, please eldest brother to take over these ships and let’s see what the younger brother does in the future!”

"Do you know what it is?" Since Yu Zhiyuan pointed it out, Zhao Jin spoke straightforwardly.

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Chapter completed!