Before they have sufficient strength, the Song family does not want to antagonize Shengdong.
If we can maintain a relationship where we don't interfere with each other, that would be best...
If not, then that's another matter.
Now that they knew Jiang Xinyu's identity as a bandit, the Song family couldn't possibly pretend they were unaware and hadn't warned him at all...
Before Jiang Xinyu and Qin Shan headed to the port, Song Chenghou reminded them to be careful of the people on the shore.
Jiang Xinyu was surprised, but Manager Qin seemed to understand...
He clasped his hands in gratitude to Song Chenghou.
The Jiang family's merchant ships could make a round trip in just one day. If the entire Song family were to mobilize...
It's not certain that enough sea cucumbers will be caught.
Moreover, they also had to spare some time to look after the money given to them by the Chiang family.
Song Chengjian asked the monks to help collect saltpeter, the fisherwomen to help harvest shellfish and oysters, and the fishermen to help collect sea cucumbers...
Regarding the uses of sea cucumbers, the Song family originally intended to teach fishermen about different types of seafood, so they did not intend to shy away from the value and uses of sea cucumbers.
Taking the opportunity, the Song family informed them as well.
The fishermen were astonished, never expecting that this ugly, dark thing lying on the seabed could have such a great use.
Song Chenghou offered two suggestions to ensure that their work was not in vain.
One option is a negotiated price, whereby the Song family buys the shellfish, oysters, and sea cucumbers they have, with the intended use arranged by the Song family.
Another option is for the Song family to try planting seeds and vegetables on the beach. If successful, they can provide seeds and planting techniques free of charge to offset their payment.
Surprisingly, the fishermen remained steadfast upon hearing about the potential benefits.
They said their lives were saved by the Song family...
Now that we're constantly at risk of being attacked, the Song family is helping to protect everyone, let alone going to the beach or digging for seafood...
Even if it meant staying up all night to help with the work, no one complained.
Upon hearing this, Song Chenghou did not press the matter further.
Considering that we may need the help of fishermen and their wives for some time to come...
Song Chenghou asked the abbot, Chen Hai, and Niu Erhua to discuss how to pay everyone's wages.
Upon hearing Song Chenghou's suggestion, the group unanimously agreed with the second option.
After rescuing the fishermen, Chen Hai and Niu Erhua continued to take on their responsibilities and communicate effectively.
The fishermen and their wives trusted them implicitly and were deeply grateful...
Needless to say, the abbot was also a great help.
Although everyone felt that the Song family had been incredibly kind to them, and that they would feel obligated to do whatever the Song family asked...
But knowing the Song family's character, and since Song Chenghou had already spoken up, there would be many more such occasions in the future...
Few knew that the Song family wanted to help everyone improve their lives.
Therefore, I expressed my true feelings and felt that the second option was more suitable.
On the island, cash cannot improve their lives.
All supplies were transported from outside the island, after deducting transportation costs...
There were very few things available to buy.
Goods are relatively scarce on the island, and even when they are purchased from the island, they are usually transported from outside...
After changing hands several times, the price remained high.
If we can provide seeds, or other planting techniques and raw materials, it can genuinely improve people's lives when they lack food and clothing.
Song Chenghou knew what was going on. After leaving, Chen Hai and Niu Erhua looked at the abbot, hesitant to speak.
As darkness fell completely, Song Chengjian had already calcined a batch of seashells and, away from the crowd, produced a batch of explosives.
The reason for avoiding the crowds was, of course, to prevent the technology from becoming widespread or being copied by others on the island...
That would cause incalculable disaster to Hainan Island.
When collecting the fishermen's catch, they were pleasantly surprised to find that there were two buckets of sea cucumbers.
They kept the fish in seawater, and the Song family, who specialized in golden threadfin bream, actually caught two.
One was put back into the pond for Wen Shishi to raise, and the other was put into a bucket to be given to Jiang Xinyu.
But until the sky was completely dark, there was no sign of the Jiang family's merchant ships in the direction from the port to the temple.
Song Chengjian looked up, but his gaze was directed in the opposite direction—towards the mountain range where Shengdong was located.
The rest of the Song family also looked over in the same direction.
"Second brother, has something happened?"
Old Ten Song Chengxin asked worriedly.
Song Chengjian remained silent, a sense of foreboding already creeping into his heart.
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