Chapter 2876 Dajiawa
County Magistrate Fang raised his head and looked at Bai Shan. It could be said that everyone was happy about County Magistrate Lu's departure, except County Magistrate Fang, who was a little unhappy.
County Magistrate Bai seemed to be as talented as County Magistrate Lu, but he was not sure whether he chose to inquire about the salt fields at this time because he wanted to seize power or do something else.
Bai Shan felt sad in his heart and thought that County Magistrate Lu's promotion was not timely.
It turns out that when Laizhou and Qingzhou were fighting fiercely, Beihai County was fighting among itself. No wonder the officials of Qingzhou and Laizhou were wiped out after the Eastern Expedition, and only the county magistrate Lu not only saved himself but was also promoted.
Even the gentry under his rule were not in any trouble at all, because they were busy fighting for the salt fields and had no time to care about the food and medicine supply lines passing by.
Bai Shan suppressed his inner complexities and said to County Magistrate Fang in a serious tone, "Just investigate. I'll take care of anything that comes up. Since the current salt works are so unprofitable, perhaps opening one in another location is a good idea."
He said, "After all, this salt production line has always existed from the previous dynasty to the present. Perhaps it's because the brine has been almost mined out."
County Magistrate Fang: ...
However, he saw Bai Shan's determination. Although his excuse was not very good and might be refuted by everyone as soon as it was said, County Magistrate Fang still accepted it.
Seeing that County Magistrate Fang was willing to check the accounts, Bai Shan turned around and left.
He took both County Magistrate Dong and Chief Secretary Song away.
Song Zhubu really didn't understand why the rural inspection had to be so grand. As an honest official, shouldn't he be more low-key and honest?
As a result, Bai Shan not only brought the yamen runners and clerks, but also brought himself and County Magistrate Dong, and handed over the county government office to County Magistrate Fang. As a county magistrate, shouldn't you worry that your power will be taken away by your deputy?
When he saw Zhou Man bringing a cart of medicinal herbs, three guards, and two maids, he became numb. He couldn't help but whisper to County Lieutenant Dong, "Didn't you say before that Lord Bai had already been to the beach? He's going there again now. I'm afraid he has other intentions than the bar."
County Magistrate Dong frowned and said, "The beach we're going to this time is different. Last time we went to Longwan, and this time we're going to Dajiawa."
When Song Zhubu heard that it was Dajiawa, his eyebrows jumped. But thinking that Bai Shan had already walked through Longwan, it was normal for him to walk through Dajiawa. So he continued his topic, nodded his chin in Zhou Man's direction, and said in a low voice: "What about bringing the wife? I think the master is trying to curry favor with the beauty?"
County Magistrate Dong: "...Old Song, one day you'll be ruined by your mouth. Do you think you can orchestrate the affairs of Lord Bai and Lord Zhou?"
"These words came out of my mouth and entered your ears. If you don't say it or I don't say it, who will know?"
County Magistrate Dong moved a little further away from him and said unhappily, "Then don't listen to me."
He said, "Walls have ears, don't you understand? We don't even have a wall here."
Master Song stopped talking.
Bai Shan helped Man Bao onto the horse, then got on his own horse and said to her, "We'll ride fast. We should be able to reach Dajiawa around 3 p.m."
Manbao then said, "Even if the fishermen on the coast catch a good-looking fish, it's not easy to get it from the coast to Qingzhou City."
Although it only takes less than two hours to get from Beihai County to Qingzhou City, that is by horseback riding. If you walk, it will take a whole day. And from the seaside to Beihai County, it will take another day and night. I don't know if the fish can survive.
Bai Shan nodded and said, "That's right. That's why some of the larger restaurants in Qingzhou City send people to the seaside every once in a while to buy any good sea fish. In some large fishing villages along the coast, there are also some special errand runners who will buy these sea fish at a low price and then quickly deliver them to Qingzhou City."
"I've asked around. There are times when we make a lot of money, but there are also times when we lose money. Some sea fish die by the time they're delivered to Qingzhou City, even if we add seawater to the barrels, due to the hot weather and environmental changes. These fish can't be sold at a good price."
Manbao sighed, "It turns out that work is hard and doing business involves risks."
She glanced back at the herbs she had gathered and whispered, "Officialdom is also dangerous. I've been thinking for the past two days that if I can't run the local medical bureau well and find a way out for it, I won't be able to return to the capital. Even if I do, I won't be able to keep my official uniform."
Bai Shan smiled and said, "I'm here, you won't fail."
He added, "Don't be afraid even if I fail. I can become an official and earn money to support you."
Manbao murmured softly, "I can also be a doctor and take care of you..."
The two of them rode at full speed to Dajiawa. Manbao was the first to head for the sea. Bai Shan waved his hand to Song Zhubu and Dong Xianwei and said, "Take everyone into the village and find a place to stay first. Dong Xianwei knows. Don't disturb the people. If there are rooms, you can put a few aside for us to stay. If not, we can camp outdoors."
Song Zhubu's eyes widened, and he opened his mouth to speak, but was pulled back by County Lieutenant Dong. County Lieutenant Dong smiled and replied, "Don't worry, sir. We understand and will not disturb the people."
Bai Shan then gave them the herbs and luggage without worry. She pulled Zhou Man towards the beach and excitedly said to her, "I'll take you there. The horses are left here. The waves are too loud and I'm not sure if they'll be scared..."
As Chief Secretary Song watched the two men, accompanied by their guards, walking hand in hand towards the beach, he grabbed County Magistrate Dong and said, "You still say you're not really interested in the wine..."
County Magistrate Dong turned and left, "Let's go, let's go settle down first."
Song Zhubu muttered, "What's so good about the sea? If you want to see it, you can come by yourself. Why do you have to ask us to come along?"
He didn't want to go to the beach at all, it felt sticky, even with the wind, and when he went back he felt his skin was sticky with salt water.
County Captain Dong ignored him and kept walking towards the fishing village.
Zhou Man and Bai Shan had long heard the sound of the sea, a sound Zhou Man had never heard before: the hum of the wind, the gurgling of the water, and the clear chirping of birds.
After climbing over the small mound, a blue sea suddenly appeared in front of him. The waves slapped on the shore, and then rolled back the things on the beach. Manbao stood on the small mound and stared with wide eyes. After a while, he shouted "Wow" and ran towards the sea.
Bai Shan laughed and chased after her, running to the beach with her. He laughed loudly and asked, "How is it? Is it shocking?"
Manbao was speechless and nodded vigorously.
Not only Manbao, but Daji and the two guards also saw the sea for the first time. They were stunned for a moment before catching up with Zhou Man and Bai Shan, not to mention Xibing and Jiuyue.
The two of them screamed and stepped on the beach. After a while, they screamed, "Sand has gotten into my shoes."
See you at 11pm
(End of this chapter)
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