Gan Ning was in Chengji Mansion in Shanyin City. After receiving the order from Lord Zhou Mu and Lord General, Gan Ning's expression flickered and he thought about it alone in Chengji Mansion for a long time.
Normally, for the sake of character, Gan Ning would not think in front of outsiders, and would act based on instinct - hesitation would lead to defeat, and thinking would appear weak.
Gan Ning felt that only a self who could not think could give the greatest shock to others regardless of whether it was friend or foe!
Starting from the next day, Gan Ning increased the frequency of patrols at the two shipyards in Shanyin and Zhang'an.
"Before April next year, I want to see the finished product of a fleet with weapons and fishing equipment. Then I will take you to go fishing in the open sea." Gan Ning said to the ships at Jinfan Dock in Zhang'an.
the craftsmen said.
"Prefect, fishing...is this necessary? Fishing in Kuaiji...isn't cost-effective, right?" Gan Hu looked hesitant.
It is indeed not cost-effective. In fact, there is no such thing as far-sea fishing at all. Just to get some sea fish, we build ships and take risks to sail long distances... If we have the energy, wouldn't it be a good idea to expand Ningjin's production?
Gan Hu is one of the tribesmen separated from the Gan family. He has a very tough name, but he is usually very careful. He was appointed by Gan Ning to be one of the leaders of Zhang'an Jinfanwu.
"A good deal? This prefect wants to support the compatriots in Wu County! Ahu, when will your ideological quality be improved?" Gan Ning's tone of hatred made Gan Hu feel ashamed.
"Prefect...if you want to fish, you don't need to take us with you, right?" Another old shipwright asked cautiously.
"This is so that you can better observe the areas that need improvement in the ship through first-hand experience on the front line! What? You don't even dare to make your own ship, right?" Gan Ning glanced at him.
The reason is very good and cannot be refuted...
At this time, Gan Ning, for Ning Jin's sake, had unconditionally believed Bai Tu's prediction of a severe drought next year.
In fact, Bai Tu did not have any hard and fast rules for Gan Ning. After all, considering the transportation consumption at this time, it was very unkind to expect Kuaiji County, which had a difficult journey, to transport grain.
Shanyin counties in the north are fine, but the counties in the south have to transport grain in large quantities and may not be able to save even one or two out of ten.
However, after Gan Ning accepted the order, he decided to do something big...
Bai Tu did not impose any hard and fast rules on how much grain Gan Ning should squeeze out, but asked him to negotiate with Zhang Liao of Wu County - anyway, Wu County is now the "counterpart and mutual aid county" of Kuaiji.
The extent of "mutual aid" is Gan Ning's own measure, and since it is "mutual aid", naturally the more Gan Ning can help Wu County during the drought, the more feedback he can receive in return, for example... several yuan from Wu County
Gan Ning has been eyeing fields suitable for growing mulberry trees for a long time.
And more importantly, the current Governor of Wu County is still the same Zhang Liao with whom he can't stand each other!
Although they are not likely to get into trouble with each other, the two people, who are not very compatible, often compete with each other.
Fortunately, Zhang Liao has been out of vulgar taste. Before Ningjin Industry took shape, when his cooperation was needed, he did not refuse to work because the other party was Gan Ning.
Gan Ning, on the other hand, has been immersed in low-level tastes for a long time, and has even fallen below the lower limit long ago. When he heard that he wanted to "help" Wu Jun, what he thought of was not that he would not work hard, but... he wanted to double the "relief."
"Zhang Liao, let's see if he can have the face to pretend to be "beep" in front of him in the future.
In order to successfully "relieve" Wu County, in addition to fishing in the open sea and providing additional food sources, there is also the issue of food transportation.
Jinfanwu, not far from Shanyin, Kuaiji Administrative Office, under Gan Ning's frequent inspections and supervision, also worked overtime to start developing "large" offshore sailing cargo ships.
As long as distant sea fishing can be realized next April, coupled with offshore freight, grain can be transported from Shanyin to Wujun with less loss, then Kuaiji, which has been "obscure", will shine in the drought and directly show off Zhang Liao's face
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At the same time, Teacher Zhou from Wan County was also interrupted in his career as a "luthier" and was appointed by Bai Tu as the governor of Poyang!
At the monthly meeting at the Jinling Cavalry General's Mansion, when the news first came out, Yu Fan, who had a grimace on his face, directly put the word "囧" on his face and wrinkled his forehead like an IFI signal...
Zhou Yu, who had the mark of Sun Ce's First Division, was actually named a prefect. Then didn't Sun Ce's First Division have two prefects?
In anger, Yu Fan vigorously recommended himself to be sent abroad. In addition to serving in the Sixth Department of the General's Mansion, Yu Fan hoped to serve as the county magistrate of Poyang County - that is, the assistant to the prefect, as if he wanted to supervise Zhou Yu.
"Okay, Zhongxiang, you are quite familiar with the government affairs of the Ministry of Revenue now, so you can go to Poyang too! I hope you can work together with Gongjin to help Danyang tide over the difficulties." Bai Tu agreed directly.
"Danyang? Is there any difficulty for Prefect Sun? I heard that a certain two are in Wancheng and are very happy now." Yu Fan said a little harshly.
So the first impression is very important. Now Yu Fan just dislikes Sun Ce and Zhou Yu.
Sun Bi and Zhou Shang, who also served in the Sixth Ministry and participated in the Moon Day Meeting, naturally refuted strongly at this time, but... they inevitably felt guilty.
"Ahem, Zhongxiang, don't ask questions knowingly. Do you still know how much trouble there is in Wan County in the Ministry of Household Affairs?" Bai Tu interrupted the argument between the two parties.
The situation in Anhui County is indeed a bit bad now. Not only is it located in Huainan, the drought is more serious, but unlike Jiangdong, which was prepared in advance, it is too late to start digging deep wells now.
If the drought continues next year, Wan County will have a huge food gap...
The task given by Bai Tu to the Poyang Prefect is to cooperate with Danyang County - Wan County in Lujiang is also under the jurisdiction of the Danyang Prefect for the time being.
In other words, in addition to paying grain to the Prefectural Mufu as usual, Zhou Yu also had to fulfill the orders of the General's Palace and help Wan County tide over the difficulties.
That's right, this is Bai Tu's "good method"...
Since I have nothing to do, let others think about it. Can the matter of sworn brothers be considered exploitation? This is trust!
As for Yu Fan going to Poyang County, Bai Tu also supported it. He originally wanted to send an official from the Ministry of Husbandry to assist Zhou Yu.
And with Yu Fan's character, even if he dislikes Zhou Yu, he will not cause trouble in business matters. At most, he will be unforgiving. With Yu Fan's "uprightness", Zhou Yu may be able to squeeze out more potential...
When Zhou Yu saw Yu Fan who came with the letter of appointment, he kept rubbing his red spots.
"Huh? The relationship between Gong Jin and Yu Juncheng is also very good?" Da Qiao asked Sun Ce in confusion.
"It should be...very good."
A month later, looking at the "mutual aid plan" filled out by Gan Ning and Zhou Yu, Bai Tu couldn't help but give himself a thumbs up.
As expected of me! Bai Tu was very satisfied. Under his wise leadership, most of the problems of transporting grain from Poyang County and Kuaiji County had been successfully solved.