The children of the Zhao family have a very general evaluation of Huizong, and Zhao Jiaren's evaluation of Huizong has no pity for the children of the Zhao family. However, he likes Huizong's thin gold body very much, and he chose this kind when he practiced calligraphy.

The thin gold body is indeed a silver hook iron painting, but Zhao Jiaren feels that the quality of the words is something that can only be done by people who are closer to him, and suddenly a judge Cao Shaoqin came out to evaluate his words, even if it is a very positive evaluation, Zhao Jiaren still feels that this middle-aged man is too Meng Lang.

Judge Cao Shaoqin obviously did not feel Zhao Jiaren's dissatisfaction, he was lucky, compared with Zhao Jiaren's cousin, Judge Cao's behavior obviously had the basic level of a normal official. Sitting down opposite Zhao Jiaren, Judge Cao's eyes never fell on Zhao Jiaren's letter. He quietly waited for Zhao Jiaren to put away the letter before turning his face.

"Judge Cao, how do you know I'm here?" Zhao Jiaren spoke coldly.

Faced with such a fierce question, Judge Cao smiled, "Zhao Tidian, I came to Fuzhou this time to meet you." When I learned that you were going out, I walked in the direction pointed out by the Si Li, and I saw your car parked at the door of here. ”

"What?" Zhao Jiaren was stunned. He didn't like to ride in a car and sit in a sedan chair, and when he was a county lieutenant, he walked entirely on two legs. After being a prisoner, he didn't have the consciousness that he was already riding a car. As soon as someone told him this, Zhao Jiaren remembered that his mother had made full arrangements.

After making sure that the judge did not deliberately follow him, Zhao Jiaren asked, "I don't know what Judge Cao is here for?" ”

"It's not for business. I only arrived in the Xinghua Army last year, and I didn't see Zhao Tidian's hard work. However, after seeing Beiyang, I can also think of Zhao Tidian's ability to open up. I heard that Zhao Tidian has the means to build a ship, and he also wants to open a shipyard. My house is on Quang Nam East Road, and there are several small boats at home. I'm afraid that I won't be able to help Zhao Tidian when I open a shipyard, but if Zhao Tidian doesn't dislike it, my ship can listen to Zhao Tidian's command. ”

"A few boats are worth a lot of money, why would Judge Cao believe me?" Zhao Jiaren was very vigilant.

Judge Cao was a little excited, "Zhao Ti arrived in Putian, and it didn't take long for three lighthouses to be built. The lighthouse is equipped with a copper plate made by Zhao Tidian, and it can be seen clearly within ten miles after nightfall. The rest of the Xinghua Army only praised Zhao Tidian for learning a lot, and I think that if you want to do business at sea in the future, you have to follow Zhao Tidian. ”

After a little thought, Zhao Jiaren asked: "If your ship is added to my fleet, how do you think it should be divided?" ”

“…… Zhao Tidian, did you agree? Judge Cao said in surprise, "I thought I needed to beg Zhao to mention something." ”

Zhao Jiaren smiled bitterly, he found that there are opportunities everywhere in life, but he dared not to accept the test. Just like when he bravely took over the errand of lifting the prison, if it was peaceful, Zhao Jiaren would not absorb the sincerity of a guy who didn't know the details anyway. Zhao Jiaren heard a joke,

'What do you think we'll win?' ’

'The odds are zero! ’

'Great! No matter what I do from now on, it won't make our odds any worse! ’

……

After smiling bitterly, Zhao Jiaren said: "Judge Cao can trust me, why should I scare myself." And I do need a boat, Judge Cao, this is a charcoal in the snow. But I'm talking about it first, let's talk about how to divide the money. If you can negotiate it, your ship will have to be changed according to my will, and the sailors of your ship will have to be at my disposal. ”

Seeing that Zhao Jiaren seemed to be playing for real, Judge Cao's expression also became solemn, he subconsciously sat up straight, and asked cautiously: "Can you talk about this ...... in detail?" ”

Half a month later, the time finally entered the fourth month of the Song calendar. A fleet of five ships arrived in Fuzhou, two of which were of the pendulum tonnage class and the other three were ships of more than seventy tons. Judge Cao didn't lie, the ships looked quite old and needed to be repaired before they could sail. Zhao Jiaren doesn't care, now that someone is willing to defect, don't care about the quality of others. When he sent the ship to Xie Wuhuan's shipyard for repairs, he was still pleased with the rapid expansion of his fleet.

After a few more days, Zhao Jiaren's own ship finally arrived in Fuzhou from Fuqing. After all, it was the third transportation, and 20,000 catties of medicinal powder were transported in one ship. Zhao Yong, who came with the ship, said excitedly, "Third son, there are at least 100,000 catties of medicinal powder in Fuqing this time. ”

Xie Wuhuan's level was better than Zhao Jiaren thought, at least it took him half a month to transform a ship that was actually several tons. It is said to be a renovation, that is, the original part of the stern building and the bow of the ship that were raised high at both ends of the ship were canceled. The timber that came down was picked and trimmed underneath the ship. Thanks to the new steering wheel, the interior space of the boat has been optimised. The most important thing is to strengthen the force capacity of the mast with rigging.

Next, the two ships went south together, and went to Quanzhou to deliver mosquito coils and powders as they did last year.

Zhao Jiaren went with the ship, and he was a little angry about Zhao Yichang's rejection of him last year. And Zhao Jiaren really needs a clan that has the courage to sell smuggled salt, and what he lacks most in his current team is not smart people, nor is there a lack of perseverance. What he lacks most now is outlaws. An outlaw who is loyal to Zhao Jiaren.

With the lighthouse, Zhao Jiaren deliberately sailed at night. It was still daytime from Fuzhou, and after the sky darkened, I saw the lighthouse of Fuqing in the distance, and the dim light shone far away in the clear night sky, as if it was a bright star on the coast.

After sailing for a long distance in the dim moonlight, I finally saw the lighthouse in Putian. Without Zhao Jiaren saying anything, the sailors couldn't help but cheer first. Three lighthouses in a row means that there are dozens of miles of sea routes to guide. The sea in the dark is so terrifying, the moment you see the lighthouse, the sea suddenly becomes gentle and gentle, even a little poetic.

I rested for a while on the way, and waited until dawn. Then Zhao Jiaren saw two boats chasing at sea. The ship at the head of the ship was flying the flag of the Pu family.