Originally, Liu Meng was going to go back to his hometown for a walk and relax. People will always feel tired after walking outside for a long time. This is when the origin of his departure makes him feel the most stable. From a psychological point of view, the earlier the strong memories are regarded as the cornerstone of the human psyche, which is constructed by more than a billion neurons. Returning to a place that is considered a cornerstone by the nervous system certainly feels safe.

However, Liu Meng did not feel such a way when he returned to his hometown this time. The memories of drowning babies completely collapsed the image of his hometown in Liu Meng's heart. The reason why Liu Meng left here was to escape poverty and hopelessness, and at that time he didn't know Zhao Jiaren at all, but he heard that there was such a Zhao clan member looking for sailors. After comparison, Liu Meng thought that the Zhao clan relatives he had never seen were more reliable than the familiar villagers.

So Liu Meng soon embarked on the road back to Quanzhou. In this world, Liu Meng feels that the most reliable person is probably Zhao Jiaren's side. As Liu Meng said to his niece Liu Hongxia, in this world, Liu Meng has only seen Zhao Jiaren who can put a weak doll in his heart. And Zhao Jiaren's care for adults does not favor one over the other. Liu Meng is a person who cherishes children, and after eating a full meal for a few years, he feels that what Zhao Jiaren said is right.

Back in Quanzhou, Liu Meng said to his niece Liu Hongxia, "You must not tell others about the countryside this time, especially your aunt." Your aunt would be upset if she found out about this. ”

Seeing that Liu Hongxia seriously agreed, Liu Meng went to see Zhao Jiaren. He said frankly, "Headmaster." I would like to go to Sado Island. ”

"Really?" Zhao Jiaren stared at Liu Meng and asked.

"Really!" Liu Meng replied solemnly. He listened to the people who had returned from Sado Island, which was quite interesting, with a mountain to the northeast and a mountain to the southwest, and a plain between the two mountains. There is no shortage of water and the temperature is pleasant. Anyway, no matter which way you look at it, it's much better than Liu Meng's hometown.

Seeing Liu Meng's serious attitude, Zhao Jiaren was sure that this guy had accepted his fate at this time. Then Zhao Jiaren couldn't help but smile.

Seeing Zhao Jiaren's clear smile, Liu Meng immediately felt warm in his heart. No matter how many difficulties he goes through, Zhao Jiaren can always smile. Seeing such a smile at the time of victory is the best thing that makes Liu Meng feel the best.

Without waiting for Liu Meng to say anything more, Zhao Jiaren lowered his voice a little. "There is a gold mine on Sado Island, and I let you go because I trust you. You have to get the gold mine done. ”

For the first time, Liu Meng didn't understand what he was hearing. Gold mine? After following Zhao Jiaren for several years, Liu Meng wanted to give his Hun family a few gold bracelets, gold rings, and golden hairpins. One or two pieces of gold are about 14 copper coins, and Liu Meng knows this. So it took him a while to understand what 'gold mine' meant.

Gold mine! In the past, Zhao Jiaren got money back from others, but now Zhao Jiaren produces the money by himself!

"Zhizhou...... Zhizhou. You're saying we have gold? Liu Meng's eyes widened, and he spoke a little unfavorably.

"We just have a gold mine." Zhao Jiaren replied with a smile.

In the 21st century, Zhao Jiaren also traveled everywhere. I visited Sado Island while traveling in Japan. Many people have been exiled here, so it is a sacred place for Noh in Japan. In addition, another tourist attraction on Sado Island is the gold mines.

Sado Kanayama in Aikawa Street is a mine excavated during the Edo period (1603-1867) and renovated for sightseeing. At that time, the method of gold and silver excavation work was reproduced through the performance of robots.

There is a facility where you can experience gold placer mining. The facility displays numerous materials on the major Kanayama of Sado, which flourished during the Edo period, and you can also purchase souvenirs related to Kanayama. At the same time, it can help tourists process the collected placer gold into commemorative cards or charms. Zhao Jiaren has a small gold bead, which is mined by gold panning.

Anyone interested in the history of Japan's Sengoku period has probably heard of Iwami Ginzan, and in the Edo period, alongside Iwami Ginzan, was Sado Kanayama. Zhao Jiaren belongs to the guy who is a little interested in the Japanese Warring States, and after increasing his knowledge through travel, he learned about Sado Jinshan.

Liu Meng, as the owner of Jeju Island, has a high evaluation of the whole. So Zhao Jiaren chose Liu Meng among Li Hongjun and Liu Meng.

After arranging this matter, Zhao Jiaren convened another meeting of the Navigation Guild. This meeting was about the three-year southward flotilla of Jingding. Nine more ships came from Jeju Island, plus the newly built ships at Mami Shipyard. The size of Zhao Jiaren's fleet increased to eighty. The number of ships in the other nine increased to more than 200 ships, and the combined fleet number increased to 300 ships.

"I have a proposal." Zhao Jiaren said. As soon as he spoke, the others immediately sounded serious.

"Each ship had to send two men to the big island to the south. The first winter went, and the second year returned with the fleet. The stationing period is more than a year. When you go there, you have to not only station, but also build a harbor lighthouse on the island or something. Eat and drink, and give four times a month. ”

It's easy to understand that it's much better to anchor on an operated island than on an uninhabited island. As for giving more money, this is just as easy to understand. The Great Song Dynasty generally believed that going to the South China Sea was to take risks with one's head and die for life. No one would want to sign such a contract if they didn't pay a little more.

However, this is a proposal according to the internal system of the Nautical Guild, and it is a very new thing for everyone to eat beef jerky. So the crowd began to express their opinions.

"I think that's good. But what exactly are they building on the island? Zhao Yichang asked questions.

Not to mention, the discussion was serious from the start, and the questions raised were quite level.

Zhao Jiaren asked Cai Youcan, the commander-in-chief of the fleet this time, to speak, and got instructions, Cai Youcan's voice trembled a little, but he pronounced the words clearly, and he could see that he had made very detailed preparations, "The first thing is to be a port and a lighthouse." They also had to build shelters and clean up the water sources. And, of course, farming and preparing food. All of this is done to make that island a solid base for us. It's like Quanzhou on the sea. ”

"We can't just call it 'that island'. Should the island be named? Qi Rong said.

After finishing speaking, Qi Rong suddenly remembered that he was holding a board meeting, and he hurriedly corrected: "I propose to give that island a name!" ”

This suggestion was quickly approved. Everyone came up with their own ideas, debated and then voted. In the end, Zhao Yichang proposed that 'Songquan Island' got the highest number of votes. These Quanzhou people think Zhao Jiaren's explanation is very good, "That island is our Quanzhou on the sea"!