Chapter 563 565. See who gets anxious first
Zhou Shixiong knew this very well, "Yeah, it seems we were the ones who got impatient first.
But from what Brother Gu has seen, when will this navy be put into place?"
Gu Wenheng, "Brother Zhou thinks too highly of me. How can marginal figures like us guess the emperor's intentions and know the direction of the court?
It's just that we have taken a step forward in this voyage. With the first step, there will naturally be the next step. Brother Zhou, why don't you wait and see."
Watching the two brothers arguing back and forth, Vice Admiral Zhou said with a smile, "No matter what the outcome of your argument is, I am still considered the first person to sail. I think there should be a record of me in the history books in the future."
Gu Wenheng, "General Zhou's words make sense. It seems that I have to order a few more dishes for today's meal, otherwise it will not match your status as a historical figure."
Zhou Shixiong, "Brother Gu, don't be polite with this kid. Do you know how much of the 100,000 taels of silver notes I sent you last time to invest in your shares did this kid take?"
Gu Wenheng seemed to have read the list at that time and had some impression that Vice General Wang’s real name was Wang Liqiang, so it matched. “If I remember correctly, it was 20,000 taels.”
Zhou Shixiong, "Brother Gu has a good memory, it is indeed 20,000 taels of silver.
You know this guy was complaining to me last night, saying that he only had so much cash at the time, otherwise he would have to add several times more. "
Gu Wenheng looked at Vice General Wang in astonishment, "I didn't expect that General Wang's family was so rich. I was shortsighted. It seems that this meal cannot solve the problem. We must have three meals."
Vice Admiral Wang said with a hearty smile, "If you want me to add more to your share, let alone three meals, I will give you thirty meals."
"...General Wang really likes to joke around. Now, we are almost dying of headaches.
Ever since you returned to Hong Kong safely, these people have been thinking that maritime trade is making free money.
I don't consider the risks at all. Besides, we are crossing the river by feeling the stones now. Without any certainty, we are also worried. "
Vice Admiral Wang said, “These are all understandable. As soon as we came back, many people started to say sour things.
Humph, I let them make their own choice that day, but I didn’t just grab the job.
They didn’t even think about how they were so afraid of not returning alive from the sea that day that they used all sorts of tricks.
Now that they see that I have benefited, they start to say all kinds of gossip.
I didn't bother to be polite with these people at the time and I retorted back on the spot.
It's fine that you are afraid of death, but now you see others have made achievements, you are jealous, and don't think about the thousands of soldiers who gambled their lives to get it back."
Gu Wenheng, "No matter when, there are always people like this, so why bother getting angry with them.
Now that I think about it, there will definitely be some gossip about the 20,000 taels of silver in your hand. "
Hearing Gu Wenheng's teasing tone, Zhou Shixiong said unhappily, "At that time, I said all kinds of good and bad things to them, but they themselves were unwilling to take the risk.
Let’s not talk about these unhappy things now, but the results of your building these roads have become apparent.
Even in this city of Lu, you can eat fresh seafood, and the prices are acceptable. We in the barracks are also preparing to give soldiers an extra meal every month, so you can't grab it when the time comes."
Gu Wenheng, "Of course, you guys can set a date, and we won't order seafood during that period.
However, with so many people in the barracks, the amount needed is probably not small, and the supply from the fishing village alone is probably not enough."
Zhou Shixiong, "There is nothing we can do about this. If it really doesn't work, we can just improve the food in batches.
It's impossible for everyone to travel so far to Lucheng to serve in the military without even having a chance to eat some seafood.
Anyway, it’s probably just a token of their appreciation, so that when they retire, they won’t have any regrets.”
Gu Wenheng pondered for a moment, "Brother Zhou, don't you think about the use of the ships under your command?"
"......" Zhou Shixiong turned his head and looked at him. Gu Wenheng must have other ideas for saying this. He just didn't know what surprise he would give him this time.
Deputy General Wang also looked curious.
Gu Wenheng, "Such a large ship can definitely go to the open sea, where there are abundant fishing resources. Maybe the military camp can be completely self-sufficient."
"This is not appropriate. If the civil officials knew about this, they would report our general to the court." Deputy General Wang objected immediately. By then, the charge of abusing power for personal gain would have to be suppressed.
Gu Wenheng, "During this sea training, we occasionally run into schools of fish by accident. We can't just leave the meat in our mouths uneaten..."
Zhou Shixiong and Vice General Wang looked at each other and said, "It's not impossible... As expected, you scholars have more brains."
Gu Wenheng smiled modestly, "This is not a question of whether your brain is alive or not. It's just that you haven't warmed up the ship in your hands yet, so you haven't thought of this yet.
You can't go to the open sea, but you can still have some fun near the coast.
If you don't know how to cast the net, my wife has recruited some local duckling experts, who are also local fishermen, and they can come over and give you some guidance."
Zhou Shixiong chuckled twice and knew that this brother was starting to make plans again, but he really had to jump in.
"Indeed, this sea trade ship is about to set out, and my sister-in-law's men should also go to the open sea.
Such a mutually beneficial thing should of course be promoted.
It is better to do it now than to wait for a day. I will select the soldiers and generals when I go back tonight, and we will go out to sea early tomorrow morning. How do you think?"
Gu Wenheng, "I am a little anxious, but in order for the soldiers to eat fresh seafood as soon as possible, I will ask someone to see if we can weave a large fishing net overnight. We can't let everyone go to the sea to catch fish with nothing."
How could Zhou Shixiong not notice the smirk on the boy opposite him? He was a general who marched and fought in battles, not a fisherman, so it was normal that he didn't expect it.
"Brother Yi Gu, this fishing net cannot be made overnight. When you are ready, let me know and I will definitely cooperate with you."
Gu Wenheng nodded. At this moment Ming Nian also brought the waiter to personally serve the dishes to this table of distinguished guests.
Although the person in front of him was his master, Ming Nian did not do much. After serving the dishes, he led his men out. When leaving, he did not forget to help them close the door and stood guard outside the door himself.
"I haven't been here for a while. The service at Tianfu Restaurant is much better. The dishes look exquisite." Vice Admiral Wang looked nostalgic. "A few days ago, I only ate some dry food on the boat and didn't even dare to drink much water."
It was their first time going out to sea, and they had no idea what was going on, so they naturally valued the fresh water even more. They were reluctant to waste even a single cent unless it was absolutely necessary.
Therefore, as soon as they arrived on shore yesterday, they immediately asked someone to prepare some soups and drinks, hoping to make up for what they had missed in the past few days.
(End of this chapter)
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