According to legend, Zheng Zhi Longguang can receive nearly 10 million taels of silver by collecting tolls at sea for a year! It's a pity that Zheng Zhilong doesn't have a far-sighted vision, his family property was cheaper for the Qing court, and he also got his own head by the way! If Zheng Zhilong made up his mind and used the profits of the sea trade to support the Northern Expedition of the Ming Kingdom, maybe he would be able to achieve the title of a famous minister of Zhongxing! Or the founder of another new dynasty!

It is a pity that history has no ifs. But what Zheng Zhilong didn't do, Liu Pei decided to continue to do it! Therefore, Liu Pei's plan is to use the sea to control the land and raise the army with business! This was a plan that Liu Pei had made before he came to the Ming Dynasty.

Now that Liu Pei has initially gained a firm foothold on land, the next step is to reach out to the sea! Liu Pei ignored one thing, that is, he was not in modern society, if he wanted to buy anything, as long as he waved the banknote, a large number of people would send it to the door. Ordinary people can't make it, so he just got into trouble at the beginning.

Liu Jiang gritted his teeth and promised me about this. said, "Okay! Then I'll figure it out as soon as possible! I also inquired about the shipwright, and it was terrible! There were no shipwrights in the north. The shipwrights who could build big ships were all in the south, and they were all controlled by those wealthy families. They won't let anyone go! There is another thing, that is, the head of the family, you said about recruiting the family. Is this news going to be released now? ”

Liu Pei asked strangely, "Why don't you let it go?" ”

Liu Jiang said with a smile: "The head of the family doesn't know, the name of our family has been spread out with the previous battles!" Now most of the people in Denglai Erfu know that there is a group of elite family members under the hands of the head of the family! And the treatment is very good, and the treatment is full, and! The monthly salary is still paid! So there are already a lot of people asking for news about the head of the house. So I'm worried that the news will be released early, and our Fushan Village will not be able to accommodate it for a while. ”

Liu Pei laughed and said, "It seems that the old saying is good!" Put up the recruiting flag and have your own food eaters! I can't imagine that my name Liu is also valuable! ”

Liu Jiang said: "You said that you plan to recruit 500 people. But as long as I release the news, 1,000 people will be recruited! ”

Liu Pei pondered for a moment and said, "You just release the news and say that 600 people will be recruited." At the same time, you are releasing another piece of news, saying that a large number of people are needed to work in Fushan Village. If you can't choose a householder, you can work in the local area, which is considered a reserve for the family. It just so happened that the land could be sorted out and the camp could be built on the side of Fushan Village. ”

Liu Jiang agreed with a smile. Liu Pei then asked, "Let you find those craftsmen, have you found them?" ”

Liu Jiang said with a strange expression: "I found it." People have just arrived here. I settled them in the big courtyard at the back. ”

Liu Pei was overjoyed when he heard this. Hurriedly said: "Take me quickly!" ”

These people are the top priority in Liu Pei's plan. A little time ago, he specially told Liu Jiang that he must find a group of blacksmiths who can make bird guns and craftsmen who can make gunpowder. Finally there is news today. These people are seeds for Liu Pei. He relied on them to train more craftsmen and perfect his logistics. Otherwise, everything is transported from modern times, and it doesn't matter how much money is spent, it's just too troublesome. Therefore, Liu Pei must strengthen the self-hematopoietic ability of the Ming Dynasty, so as to help strengthen the army's long-lasting combat capability.

Liu Pei followed Liu Jiang to a large courtyard behind the headquarters of the Bloody Hand Gang. There were a few people chatting in the courtyard. Seeing Liu Pei and them coming in, they all stood up and huddled together. The noise of children in the room was also stopped. It looked like they were uneasy.

Liu Jiang said: "The head of the family, there are a total of 21 men and women here. Two of these people in front of him are specialized in making bird guns in the guardhouse. The two old men at the head are brothers, generations of craftsmen. The rest of the men were a family, craftsmen who specialized in the preparation of gunpowder. The rest of the women and children are their dependents. ”

Liu Pei took a closer look at these people. Although their faces are not good and their bodies look a little thin, they look like people who have worked all year round, judging by their protruding finger joints and wide skeletons. As for their faces, the body doesn't matter. Eat and drink well, and after a few days, it will be relieved.

Liu Pei casually asked, "How did you find so many people?" Is the guard willing to release people? ”

Liu Jiang jumped word by word and said: "I bought it!" ”

"Bought?" Liu Pei was taken aback when he heard this, and said, "This craftsman is the foundation of the guard, how can he still buy and sell?" ”

Liu Jiangmu said with a wooden face: "I didn't expect it. I wanted to get in touch with the steward, thinking if I could lend the craftsman out for private work, and give the steward a little benefit, and then think of a way to put up the shelf first. As a result, I just said that I wanted to borrow people to work for a long time, and the person in charge asked me if I wanted people. If you want someone, you can sell it to me. So I paid for it! Each of these craftsmen is 50 taels of silver, 20 taels for women, and 10 taels for children! ”

Liu Pei was even more surprised when he heard it! said: "There are a number of craftsmen in the guard, he sold people, what about ordnance production?" Besides, if there is a shortage of craftsmen, there will be no problems? ”

Liu Jiang sighed and said, "I also asked this question. But the man in charge said it was okay, and I didn't ask any more questions. ”

Liu Pei couldn't help but sigh. I thought to myself, the guards everywhere have been corrupted to this point! And the court is still Wen Tian and Wu Xi! The small officials below are all digging the foundation of the imperial court, and I am afraid that there are not a few people like this! It's no wonder that the country was easily captured by the Qing Dynasty! But with me here, I'll be able to stop this!

Liu Pei stepped forward and walked into these people. These people were even more frightened when they saw Liu Pei approaching, and couldn't help but squeeze a little tighter. Like a flock of sheep in the snowstorm, all they can do is huddle together to keep warm!

Liu Pei knew from looking at them that they were usually abused in the guard, and they had developed a cowardly character! Liu Pei was afraid of scaring them, so he simply stopped and asked, "The master who can make bird guns stands up." ”

After a while, two old men with similar faces stood up with several children and grandchildren. The older one said, "Master, the younger ones can shoot birds, and other firearms can also be used." Even other weapons are also skilled! I don't know what the lord wants us to do? ”

Liu Pei rubbed his face vigorously, trying to show a kind smile to himself. He said: "Old man, you are blacksmiths who make ordnance, of course you are allowed to do your business." ”