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Chapter 1448 Preparation for Exploration

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    This conversation lasted all night, until dawn.

    They were monks. After revealing their identities, the restaurant manager did not dare to yell at anyone, so he could only stay with them all night. After the conversation was over and they got up and left the private room, the manager was already lying on the counter and fast asleep, and the waiter was also there.  Sitting on a chair and sleeping in a daze, the two of them were very embarrassed, so they deliberately left an extra five taels of silver and left quietly.

    At that moment, the two of them divided their work. Zhang Xian went to Yingtian to grab the development license, while Tong Baimei rushed to Guangdong to buy ships.

    At first, Tong Baimei was worried that this law would not be passed. She was even more worried that after it was passed, the actual operation method would be different from what they expected.

    But when they arrived in Yingtian, the two of them got the news. Zhang Xian learned through Ruoqi's channel that Zhao Ran had rushed to Lushan and was preparing to submit a proposal to Zhenshitang.

    On the north bank of the Yingtianfu River, Tong Baimei saw the bridge that had been completely closed and was paved with green bricks and cinders. Taoist temples were being built on both sides of the bridge. It was said that regulations would be introduced in the future to enter the temple first after crossing the bridge, pay incense and silver, and pray.  Only Queen Jiang Du and Guangyuan were allowed to pass.

    In fact, there is no need to impose any regulations at all. Even Tong Baimei and Zhang Xian, who are experts in refining gods and returning to the void, and regenerating Yuanying, can't help but want to fall down and worship when they see the majestic momentum of the bridge flying north and south. What's more,  They are ordinary people.

    The temple is still under construction and the bridge has not yet been opened. I heard that the wave resistance test and project acceptance will be carried out in the next few days. If you want to cross the river, you will still have to hire a boat, which makes Tong Baimei a little regretful.

    Zhang Xian said: "How about Uncle Yan and I wait a few more days in the capital?"

    Tong Baimei thought for a while but declined: "The earlier we go to Guangdong to make preparations, the earlier we can enter the mountains. You know, we have to compete with various sects and sects for opportunities. You can get the news in advance, which is our priority.  Taking advantage of others and delaying work just to see a bridge completed is not worth the gain."

    After leaving Yingtian, Tong Baimei hired a boat to go upstream to the boundary of Fuling, changed to Pengshui and entered Guizhou. After another day's journey, he left the boat to land and entered Guangxi.

    In Guangxi, Tong Baimei goes straight from north to south, passing through Qingyuan, Sien and Nanning Prefecture, and then enters Lianzhou.

    Lianzhou belongs to the territory of Guangdong and governs the coastal area, covering Guangxi inland. The ships Tong Baimei needs are at Qinzhou Port in Lianzhou Prefecture.

    As soon as he entered Lianzhou, Tong Baimei received the flying talisman from Zhang Xian: "Uncle Yan, it's done! Yesterday, the "Fiefdom Law" was jointly proposed by Jiuzhou Pavilion Zhenren Zhou and Song Tianshi, and it was passed! For specific implementation details, Zhenshitang entrusted Ji  Ming Guan drafted it and officially issued it after discussion at the joint meeting! Where is Uncle Yan?"

    Tong Baimei¡¯s hanging heart was immediately relieved: ¡°I just entered Lianzhou, this is really good news! Where did you get the news? Is it the news provided by Ruoqi again?¡±

    "Yes, she told me."

    "This Ruoqi, I have to find a way to thank you."

    "She plans to invest a thousand taels of silver in us and take some shares in the future."

    "absolutely okay!"

    "Okay. It will be published in "Junshan Notes" tomorrow at the latest. Uncle Yan will look for it in Lianzhou tomorrow and he will know at a glance. But it is best to buy the things today. I will see the newspaper tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I don¡¯t know how many cases there are in Guangdong and Guangxi.  The door monks will swarm in."

    "I know, we can arrive at Qinzhou Port in the afternoon! Is Lou Huanqiu here? Ask him quickly."

    Lou Huanqiu, a golden elixir monk from Kunming Prefecture¡¯s Zhenqing Hall, has arrived in Qinzhou in advance and is specially waiting for Tong Baimei.

    "I heard that it was Senior Tong who presided over it. This junior felt a lot more confident. When Senior Tong killed Jueying in Jinsha River and broke through the Thirty-Six Ghost Worlds in Baima Mountain, his reputation spread far and wide and was admired by the world! I also heard about the battle to encircle and suppress the great Buddhist monk Xuanci  , Senior Tong has also contributed a lot, and the younger generation has long been obsessed with it. When he got free, he asked Senior Tong to talk about it. When I go back to my hometown in the future, I might as well brag about it with my fellow Zhenqinguan: Pindaolou  Huanqiu, he fought side by side with Master Tong!"

    Lou Huanqiu¡¯s eagerness immediately comforted Tong Baimei, stroking his beard and smiling: ¡°It¡¯s too much to copy, too much to praise!¡±

    Lou Huanqiu came from Kunming. The journey was much shorter and he arrived in Qinzhou in five days.  He was not idle after he arrived, and inquired about all aspects of the situation in advance.

    "Qianji Shipyard's ships are much cheaper than those of Guan Shipyard, but the materials are mainly less than 200 yuan. Guan Shipyard's ships are slightly more expensive, but the materials are better. Guan Jian is that Guan Shipyard obtained new technology from Yingtian  , it is said that the bow of the ship is like a scissor and the speed is very fast. Therefore, the official shipyard is preparing to sell off the original old ship. Although it is an old ship, it is still very new and has hardly been to sea. Two hundred materials, selling price for one thousand  Five hundred taels. What do you think, Mr. Tong?"

    Tong Baimei said: "As long as you like it. The speed is not required. The key is, is the two hundred materials enough?"

    Because time was tight, Lou Huanqiu immediately took Tong Baimei to the official shipyard to see the ship.  Tong Baimei doesn¡¯t understand boats.Huanqiu didn't understand either, but this was the official shipyard and the two of them were monks, so there was no risk of being tricked.  After a brief inspection, you immediately pay for the boat.

    After buying a ship, they have to recruit sailors. The sailors they want to recruit are different from ordinary seafarers. To be precise, they need to recruit people who can operate the ship, are willing to go ashore, and are brave enough. And once they sign, they will have a long-term contract.  At least five years from now on, the longer the better.

    Such manpower is already in the minority in Qinzhou Port. If they arrive too late, after the news spreads, they will definitely become the target of everyone¡¯s rush.

    Tong Baimei realized the importance of the news more and more, so he hired sixteen people without bargaining, each with a monthly salary of three taels, and signed a five-year contract.  In ten days and a half, these people's monthly salary will probably double, so it's best to leave within half a month.

    Since it is development, according to the news from Zhang Xian, there will be some rigid regulations in the implementation details, such as how many people, how much cultivated land, how many spiritual mountains are required in the development area, etc.

    Although we can¡¯t find out the specific number, we can prepare in this direction now.

    After buying the ship and recruiting sailors, Lou Huanqiu went to buy food, clothing, quilts, tents, tools and other supplies needed for daily life, while Tong Baimei went to buy servants.

    The Ming Dynasty did not allow slaves, but the market for servants was never lacking. Once these servants were signed, they were deeded for life. What was better than slaves was that the master or the owner could not execute the servant. If a servant made a mistake, he must be sent to the official for trial.  Otherwise, the owner may be sentenced to three thousand miles of forced labor and may not return home for the rest of his life.

    In addition to not killing servants, it is also forbidden to hurt servants, otherwise you will be punished.

    Tong Baimei went around the servant market and bought six families, twenty-eight people old and young, paying three hundred and twenty taels of silver.

    In fact, he was slaughtered. There were nine children under the age of twelve here, and he could win it with two hundred taels.  But he couldn't stand the crying children, so he simply wanted to live in families with children. He only thought about feeding these children in the future, and did not consider the burden and burden at all.

    After bringing people on board, Tong Baimei and Lou Huanqiu began to prepare for force.

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