After approaching the mouth of Xicheng District, I could see the situation on the island more clearly. However, it was already dark now, and my field of vision was not very good. From the boat, the island seemed very big.

, and there are many buildings submerged in the sea at the seaport. These buildings are several years old. They are completely integrated with the outline of the lighthouse island in the night, like a town soaked in the sea.

In the delta away from the mouth of Nancheng District and Xicheng District, these buildings stand quietly on the shallow sea. Some houses have been completely submerged, and only some taller buildings can still be exposed on the water.

Even the landmarks have been completely corroded by sea water, especially the wooden piles. I don’t think they can survive long in the sea full of bacteria and salt.

These fishing boats leaning halfway into the sea are the real obstacles to the navigation of small boats.

Wei Lao reduced the speed of the ship because there was too much garbage floating at the estuary. If the city was blocked, there would be no one to clean it up. As a result, large ships could not enter and exit the estuary at all. Coupled with the influence of the sea wind, they drifted down from the upstream.

The clutter will only increase.

I looked at this body of water, at the small island with torches in the distance, at the submerged buildings and pontoon boats, and I couldn't help but lament that time has changed.

"What's going on with these buildings?" I pointed to Wei Lao at the buildings in the distance with only half of their height visible.

"I'm sailing the boat, man," he replied impatiently.

"Those buildings are older than us. They are still the old style of the towns in Nancheng District 20 years ago. The scale of the buildings is as large as the West Coast Delta." Lao Lan answered my question for Wei Lao from the side, but I still had only a partial understanding.

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"What?" I held my chin, still looking into the distance.

"I'm just thinking, man, this area once had a history, and it wasn't even divided into urban areas at that time!"

I heard from Lao Lan that residents who were fishermen families once lived here. At that time, there were no Nancheng District and Xicheng District, and there were no rivers extending from the central lake to the sea. In other words, this place was connected before, and the outlet to the sea was at that time

It was also a natural port, with various fishing boats coming and going, which naturally attracted many businessmen to gather here. Then, the port was expanded into a small town, and many buildings were built near the sea, which was considered a tourist attraction at the time.

bustling.

Of course, this was 20 years ago.

"What next? Where have all the fishermen here gone?" I asked.

"They left here, and these buildings returned to the water along with the wealth that was born from the water."

After all, this place used to rely on seafood to develop its economy. I thought to myself.

"I guess it's a matter of regional planning," I replied, yawning.

"Before the government made corresponding regulations, the residents in this area lived very well," Yana added in a low voice from the stern of the boat, and we began to notice that her tone was very uneven. God, I was shocked.

I almost forgot that Yana used to be from a fishing family. As far as I know, although she is not a fisherman, the reason must be related to this area.

Examples of residents changing due to land planning are not uncommon in southern states.

"What happened?" I rubbed my throat and pretended to be casual. "I would like to hear how the government drives people away from here."

"It's very interesting, man. I guess you also know the reason. Since the Southern State King's expedition team found something in the nearby waters that could make the parliament happy, they didn't intend to let those unruly fishermen know that this thing is

It can turn a poor person directly into a king! No matter who you are, you will want it."

I frowned and answered without thinking: "Is it saury?"

"It's black gold, man, this is not the value that a few fish can achieve." Wei Lao said dissatisfiedly from the bow of the boat.

"Oh my god! Then the government can't turn the entire area into an oil storage field?"

"Not really. At that time, the United Parliament had not yet touched the peninsula. If we had directly made big moves and built a large oil storage field, we might have started a war long ago!" Lao Lan explained: "Don't think too seriously.

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"What's that? I don't think the situation here is too serious." I raised my hand and said.

"They can't drive away the fishermen. The government can only build offshore drilling platforms and then dig a canal running from east to west on the peninsula to transport crude oil." Lao Lan took two sips of mineral water and then added slowly.

Said: "Who would have thought of doing this? The seawater on the east side is no joke. After opening up the river, the consequence is that the delta basin of the lower river is flooded by the incoming seawater. As a result, these fishermen have to move.

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"So this is an accident?"

"It can be said that after all, seafood is also one of the economic sources of southern states, and the government is unlikely to be irresponsible."

"But they still don't care about things here. Such a large area is not a small loss." I used my hands to gesture to the scale of this place and opened my arms. At this time, Lao Lan didn't want to speak too clearly. He explained one thing.

They are often trivial and numerous. As for where these fishermen go, I guess no one will care too much.

"As long as they can make a fortune, how many people do you think will care about these losses? At worst, the government will re-plan the land, and the money exchanged for black gold will be enough for these fishermen to build ten such towns." Wei Lao replied absently.

"Is this the reason for dividing the peninsula into urban areas?"

"Yes, there are quite a few fishermen living in Nancheng District, some went to the north, and the rest moved to the southern coastline to continue working as fishermen. However, they should have integrated into all walks of life now, no

There will be some people who care too much about things here." Wei Lao turned the ship around and took advantage of the sea breeze to sail smoothly to the lighthouse island.

If you think about it carefully, the reason why the southern states can still challenge the United Congress is probably because they are rich, and the economic benefits brought by black gold are definitely incomparable to those of the empire's high-tech. In terms of natural resources, the southern states are still rich.

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However, regional conflicts are still the most common in the world. This is also caused by the imbalance of resource distribution caused by man. The gap between the rich and the poor will only get wider and wider.

The city is covered with water at night, and under the reflection of the stars, it is like tombstones standing on the calm sea. In the distance, the firelight from the lighthouse island is reflected on the sea, making these buildings look even more profound and mysterious. Whether it is

I guess anyone who sees these scenery will never want to leave.

Except for some floating garbage at sea.

After driving for about half an hour, Wei Lao finally sailed the boat to the lighthouse island. However, due to some terrain reasons, we were not able to land on the island. In the dark night, it was difficult for me to see where there was anything nearby.

There is a pier. There seems to be traces of human activity on it. I can even see the misty smoke and sparks through the night sky.

But we just couldn't find the landing point. We were surrounded by rock cliffs and rocks.

"Maybe the pier is on the other side? I don't want to circle around the island anymore!" Wei Lao extinguished the boat's lights and stretched out in the dark.

"Keep your voice down, the people up here don't welcome us very much." Yana reminded us from the side.

"How did you tell? Are they so unhospitable?" I asked.

"Don't forget, the local government has issued a curfew and no outsiders are allowed to enter at night." Lao Lan said, then grabbed his gun and carried it behind his back. "I don't want to stay here until daytime. Now I

It’s already quite cold!”

"What are you going to do?" I stood up and watched Lao Lan step on the handrail and was about to jump from the bow of the boat onto a nearby rock cliff. So I stopped him and asked him where he was going.

"Go to the island and see if there is a place where we can park the boat." After he finished speaking, he jumped out of the boat. He was seen hanging a lamp and climbing on the stone wall with both hands. Soon, he was like a gecko on the wall.

Disappeared above the stone wall.

"Aren't you going with him?" Yana pushed me and said.

"Me?" I frowned and pointed with my index finger at the low rock wall where the waves were lapping, and then pointed at myself. "What am I going to do? Go to the island with him to cook supper?"

When Mr. Wei heard this, he held the steering wheel with one hand and rested his feet leisurely on the armrest, "You go and take care of it, and take a look at the temper of the residents there."

"Do you want me to go say 'good evening' to them? What's wrong with you?" I said.

"Shh, keep your voice down!" Yana put her index finger against her mouth to remind me.

"Hmm?" Wei Lao took a bite of the chocolate bar in his hand and said in a vague tone: "It's nothing anyway. Maybe you can get some other benefits from these people's mouths."

I murmured to myself, "I think it's a bad thing..."

"Don't think so, these residents moved to this island after this area was flooded by sea water. If they can talk well, maybe you can really find a few saury from them.

"Go on." I became interested.

"You know what? Old Han. Sometimes, you always need motivation to do something. These benefits are one of the motivations."

"Then it depends on what benefits can impress me." I said with my hands on my hips.

"Black gold!" Wei Lao calmed down and said, "Isn't it impressive enough?"

Hearing this, I grabbed my backpack with one hand and stepped on the railing in front of the bow. "Wait for us here." I said.
Chapter completed!