Chapter 117: Landing on Zhoushan Island

Na Zhe took the letter first, looked at it a few times, and read it aloud. The brothers listened carefully, and after a while, Na Zhe finished reading.

Du Dalei sighed: "I really didn't expect it, Altan is still thinking about us." When I was in the north, I secretly laughed at Altan, thinking that they were all uncivilized natives, and now that I think about it, I really shouldn't be! ”

Cui Daoshu continued: "Isn't there a saying, 'Every righteous slaughter dog, the negative heart is mostly a scholar'. These natives are all worthy of association! ”

An Dalang slapped his thigh, "They are definitely good men, when I first saw them in the north, I still looked down on them a little." Seeing that they are dirty, and they can't speak the words of the Central Plains, they think they are barbarians, and they don't want to deal with them, they really shouldn't judge people by their appearance! ”

Wei Hongye said to everyone: "I think everyone should find a way to help Altan and his tribe, and you all talk about your thoughts." ”

Du Dalei immediately said: "This is simple, just let the Cui family's caravan send them some money and materials." ”

Zhao Zi nodded emphatically and said, "There are also weapons, Lao Wei, have you recently created a batch of cold weapons such as knives, swords, and spear heads?" ”

"Yes, I asked the craftsmen to try to create some cold weapons out of freshly smelted iron, all of which are hands-on work, and the quality is not very good."

Zhao Zizhong said: "That's no problem, the natives in the north rarely have iron weapons, although these weapons are hand training, they are much better than the broken copper and iron in the hands of the natives, so transport these cold weapons away and send them to Altan." ”

Du Dalei also said: "In addition to the production of bed crossbows, my bow and crossbow workshop also imitates some small individual crossbows, many of which are unstable quality products, which were originally to be discarded, so it is better to give them to Altan." ”

Everyone agreed, and Cui Daoshu thought about it and said: "After the liquor workshop is built and put into production, I will send a caravan to the Liao State to transport a shipload of wine to sell, and then transport these materials and weapons to the Huanglong Mansion, and let the shopkeeper transfer them to the people of Altan." ”

The brothers nodded one after another, and Cui Daoshu continued: "There is another interesting thing, according to the steward who came back from the Huanglong Mansion, the guard of the Huanglong Mansion of the Liao State has placed a large order for the shop and wants a large batch of spirits. He said that after the emperor of Liao had drunk the spirits, he was very satisfied and wanted to buy more. ”

Zhao Zizhong said: "This is a good thing! It is definitely of great help to us to open up the market in the north. Dao, can we get in touch with the emperor of Liao? If possible, the sales of liquor can be very good. ”

"And salt, I guess the north needs it too." Boris added.

Cui Daoshu said helplessly: "Our Cui family's shop can't get in touch with the upper-class nobles of the Liao State now, that is, the middle-level generals who can know the guards of the Huanglong Mansion. It's not realistic to want to contact the emperor of Liao, so take your time. ”

An Dalang asked Zhao Zizhong: "Brother, we will go to sea tomorrow to inspect, and the fleet must have a place to station?" Now there is no place for the dock at all. ”

Cui Daoshu interjected: "Brother, I have a way, I have built a camp on the main island of Zhoushan, where there is a simple dock, which can allow Da Lang to be stationed there with a fleet. I think we should set up a base of the Inspection Department on Zhoushan Island and expand our sphere of influence. ”

Zhao Zizhong said with relief: "This is a good way!" Dalang, you will take the fleet to Zhoushan Island tomorrow, buy a yard in a crowded place there, and then hang out the sign of 'Inspection Division', and send a few guards to be stationed there, as the base of the Inspection Division, so that the people of Zhoushan Island will know. ”

Cui Daoshu thought about it and said: "I'll go with me tomorrow and pay a visit to the county magistrate of Wengshan County." Now that the Zhoushan Islands are under the jurisdiction of Weng County County, although we have set up an inspection department, it will be very troublesome if the county magistrate wants to make things difficult for us. I'll bring him some gifts tomorrow and praise him again, and I guess he won't embarrass us. ”

Everyone discussed some details, and then they all went back to sleep.

The next morning, An Dalang gathered his escort and took Boris and Cui Daoshu to the dock and boarded Guo Jintao's flagship.

Lao Guo came over to greet everyone with a smile, and then asked, "Master of the family, why are you on the boat too?" The sea is very stormy, and we rough people feel a little unbearable, can a noble person like you stand it? ”

Cui Daoshu said with a smile: "Lao Guo, I ask Zhoushan Island to visit Wengshan County, you can send me over." ”

An Dalang put his arm around Guo Jintao's shoulders and said, "Old Guo, we will be stationed on Zhoushan Island in the future." The head of the family is to dredge up the relationship for us, so that the county order will not embarrass us, after all, people are local snakes! ”

After Guo Jintao and other guards boarded the ship, they ordered the fleet to set sail, and the four warships lifted anchor and hoisted their sails and headed southwest.

An Dalang did not let the guards idle, and ordered them to train in bed crossbow operation, tossing them hard.

Two hours later, everyone saw a huge island with rolling hills and lush forests. There are many farmlands on the gentle ground by the sea, and some people are plowing the fields in preparation for spring ploughing.

The flotilla rounded the island and came to the south. Under the guidance of several Cui family guards, Guo Jintao's warship docked on a simple dock, and after everyone disembarked, several Cui family servants came up to greet everyone.

Cui Daoshu asked with a smile, "Who is managing the camp now?" ”

A servant replied respectfully: "Back to the head of the family, it is Zhou Fu's steward who is presiding, he is handling things, and he can't come to greet the head of the family, please bear with me." ”

Cui Daoshu nodded and said, "You take us to the camp." ”

The servants led the way, and everyone followed, and they came over a low wooded field to an improvised camp.

This is a fenced open space, there are many shacks in the middle of the camp, many homeless people are busy coming in and out, and some guards of the Cui family are patrolling the camp.

The servant walked to a tent in the middle of the camp with the three brothers, and shouted, "Steward Zhou, the head of the family is here, come out to greet him." ”

A middle-aged man walked out of the tent and greeted Cui Dao with a smile. He was of medium height, about forty years old, with a dark face and a weather-beaten appearance.

After Cui Daoshu returned the salute, he introduced An Dalang and Boris to the middle-aged man, "Steward Zhou, these two are my sworn brothers, you know each other." ”

Steward Zhou saluted the two, and An Dalang hurriedly supported him and politely greeted him.

Steward Zhou invited the three of them into the tent, and saw a few bookkeepers settling accounts, and a few men serving beside them. Seeing Cui Daoshu, everyone got up and saluted.

Cui Daoshu waved his hand and asked everyone to continue working. Steward Zhou brought a chair and asked everyone to sit down.

Cui Daoshu sat down and said softly: "Steward Zhou, I came this time because I have one thing and want to hear your opinion." ”

Steward Zhou said respectfully: "The head of the family, please speak, I must know everything, and I will say everything." ”

"Steward Zhou, Mingzhou Thorn History has agreed with us to set up an inspection department, and we are here this time to establish an office of the inspection department on Zhoushan Island, and we want to find a suitable house."

Steward Zhou was overjoyed and congratulated Cui Dao: "Congratulations to the head of the family, now that we are also protected by officials, we will not be troubled in the future." ”

Cui Daoshu raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's the matter, it's so difficult that someone comes to feel sorry for you?" ”

Steward Zhou said with some anger: "Family master, there are a few ruffians, hooligans and other characters on the island, who want to extort some money, but they have all been beaten away by us, so there shouldn't be any problems." ”

Cui Daoshu asked, "Do you know anything about these people?" What is the origin? ”

"The head of the family, I have asked someone, these people are some scoundrels, there is no backstage, it is not difficult to deal with, you can rest assured."

An Dalang said: "Steward Zhou, this time we have brought more than a hundred guards, as well as four warships, to deter the head snake here. If some people still don't open their eyes, they just clean them up. ”

Steward Zhou said with a smile: "That's a good feeling, now we can walk sideways on the island." ”

Cui Daoshu asked again: "Steward Zhou, we want to buy a spacious house, do you have any good places to introduce?" ”

Zhou Fu lowered his head and thought for a while, then said: "Family master, I heard the servant say a few days ago that in the town not far from here, there is a warehouse to sell, which is quite big, and I am a little tempted. If we buy the warehouse, it can be used as a transit station for material storage and transportation, which will be much more convenient. ”

Cui Daoshu was very interested, he stood up and said, "Then you take us over, if it is suitable, we will buy it." ”

Zhou Fu took the three brothers out of the camp and walked west. After walking about three kilometers, everyone saw a bustling town. There are a lot of people here, and many large carts carry goods in and out.

Zhou Fu introduced: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the most prosperous place on Zhoushan Island, all kinds of trade are very prosperous, and the county government is also in the town. It's more than a mile away from the warehouse we're going to see. ”

Cui Daoshu asked curiously, "Have you seen the county order?" What kind of person is he? ”

Zhou Fu shook his head and said, "I haven't met Lord County, it is said that he used to be a student of Lord Assassin Shi, and now he is about thirty years old. ”

Cui Daoshu thought about it and said, "You send someone to inquire about the details of the county order, and I will visit him tomorrow." ”

Zhou Fu promised to come down and said that he would find someone to inquire after a while. A few people chatted all the way to the southeast of the town, and everyone saw a large courtyard with high walls made of rammed earth. The wooden gate was closed, and a plaque hung on the top of the door, which read 'Wang's Shop'.

Zhou Fu pointed to the door and said, "Family master, this is it, I'll go and call the door." ”