Those under him learned a lot about the use of landmines after a short period of instruction and training along the way. They were recommended by him and taught to officers and soldiers in other troops.
Guo Dajing left the military camp and headed to the dock to find Lin Tianyou.
After the Liaodong War, the prices of mink skins, ginseng, deer antlers and other items immediately soared. At the same time, as a hub of trade with North Korea, Pidao also has its advantageous geographical location.
Guo Dajing arrived at the pier and quickly found Longxing Store. In fact, there were not many stores, just a few.
After the clerk informed him, Lin Tianyou rushed over to greet him. Judging from his face, he looked a little surprised. He probably didn't expect Guo Dajing to come to him so soon.
Lin Tianyou invited Guo Dajing into the hall and ordered refreshments, which was very enthusiastic.
Guo Dajing had not had tea for a long time. He sipped it gently and praised: "West Lake Longjing, good tea."
Lin Tianyou's look of surprise flashed away, and he smiled and said: "Master Guo is really an expert, and Lin is impressed."
Guo Dajing smiled and said without mincing words: "May I ask Mr. Lin, what places do you need to pass when sailing from Jiaxing or Hangzhou to Pidao?"
"A vulgar businessman dare not say the word sir." Lin Tianyou hurriedly handed over his hands humbly, "Master Guo, just call me by your name."
"Lin Tianyou, haha, God bless you." Guo Dajing changed his title with a smile and raised his teacup to signal.
Lin Tianyou smiled and retorted, thought for a moment, and said slowly: "For shipping from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, if you sail to Liaodong, you usually go out to sea from Liujiagang or Huai'an, open the ocean to Sansha, Chongming, and go eastward into the Blackwater Ocean to Chengshan (today's
Chengshanjiao, Rongcheng County, Shandong)..."
In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, there was a shortage of military pay in Liaodong, so grain transportation from Jiangsu and Zhejiang to Liaodong took the Yuan Dynasty sea route. After that, after accumulating a lot of shipping experience in long-term practice, new routes emerged.
Lin Tianyou is talking about the ocean route. After passing Chengshanjiao in Shandong, the ship sails northwest to Zhigu, which can be reached in ten days with a favorable wind. Sometimes ships also sail from the Shandong Peninsula or outside the Zhigu mouth to Liaodong.
"There is no better way to pay money than by sea, and there is no better way to transport money than by sea. It is better to sail across Jinzhou for six to seven hundred miles. It is only more than five hundred miles to Lushunkou. It can be reached in one or two days with a favorable wind. There are also Shamen, Shaoji, and the Imperial City.
The islands are among them, and the sky provides water to provide shelter from the wind."
"However, the distance between the imperial city and Lushun is two hundred miles, and it takes less than half a day to cross it without the wind. If Tianjin reaches Liaoning, the ocean has no mooring; Huai'an to Jiaozhou is only three hundred miles away, but from Jiao to Deng is thousands of miles away.
The reef is blocked and difficult to navigate.”
Lin Tianyou couldn't hold back his words when he talked about shipping. He also talked about offshore shipping, which has many reefs and although the voyage is short, it is not easy.
Moreover, sea transportation pays attention to the wind direction. The safest time is to set sail in February, sail to the north in April, sail back to transport summer grain in May, and return to Hong Kong in August. After the new channel is opened, the departure time is generally March.
"Twice a year, it's safer and faster." Guo Dajing nodded gently, but he kept thinking about trade-offs in his mind.
Obviously, it is possible to purchase grain from the south and take the sea route to Liaodong while avoiding Denglai.
Governor Yuan was able to impose a sea ban on Denglai because he asked the imperial court to abolish the governor of Denglai in the name of unifying administrative powers, and placed all the governor's offices under Jiliao Governor's office.
But apart from Denglai, Governor Yuan did not have such great power or long hands to control other ports and regions.
In other words, Dongjiang Town’s purchase of grain from outside was not prohibited by the imperial court. In other words, the imperial court did not think of it, so there was no such ban.
Dongjiang Town relies on business to support its troops, and the court provides very little food and salary, so it can only barely survive. Where does the money come from to buy food? One boat or two boats of rice grain cannot solve the problem of feeding hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians.
Yes, Governor Yuan or the imperial court should be able to foresee this situation. They don't have to worry, Dongjiang Town can get rid of them, raise its own food, and rule the roost.
Therefore, on the surface, Dongjiang Town's independence seems to be quite strong, but the key point is also obvious. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians are the foundation of Mao Wenlong's domineering power, but they are also a heavy burden.
It is no wonder that after Governor Yuan imposed a sea ban in Denglai, Mao Wenlong looked up to the sky and screamed in sorrow, "If you cut my throat with a knife, I will die immediately."
It’s no wonder that after Governor Yuan’s plan succeeded, he said proudly: “Since December last year, the arrangements have been made, whether Wenlong is alive or dead.”
Whether it was the death of Mao Wenlong or the civil strife in Dongjiang due to the lack of food and wages, Governor Yuan actually achieved his goal.
It is difficult to break this situation. Even if Guo Dajing understands the whole conspiracy process, he still feels troublesome and headaches.
Of course, he didn't dare to say that he would definitely be able to change the situation, but from now on, he would have to plan painstakingly and make secret preparations. He would do his best and obey fate, which made him feel helpless.
"Master Guo wants to buy food?" Lin Tianyou just guessed. After all, for an officer of Guo Dajing's level, it is not his turn to worry about buying food.
Guo Dajing smiled slightly, without comment, and stood up and said: "Boss Lin, can you show me the warehouse? I want to buy some goods."
"What's wrong with this?" Lin Tianyou stood up and led the way, saying, "Master Guo wants to buy it, so I'll give you the lowest price. I don't make any money, just to make friends."
"Thank you very much." Guo Dajing said politely: "I will have to trouble Boss Lin in the future. If I need anything, I need Boss Lin to take the trouble to help transport it."
Lin Tianyou smiled and agreed, "That's no problem. If Mr. Guo needs it, just send someone to notify him."
Guo Dajing secretly pressed the hard object on his waist. There was gold and silver, and there was no shortage of money. The first cooperation went well, let’s leave a good impression first.
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The weather is sunny, with a few white clouds floating in the blue sky, making me feel happy.
Zhang Pan was in a relaxed and comfortable mood. He had been promoted to Dusi, and was only one step away from guerrilla warfare. When the merits are discussed after the war, it is estimated that there is a high probability of success.
After leaving the military camp, Zhang Pan waved to the waiting Guo Dajing, walked over, and asked with a smile: "Dajing, do you have anything to do with me?"
There was a small cart next to Guo Dajing, which was piled with the goods he bought, including a sack of potatoes.
"I have met you, sir." Guo Dajing bowed and saluted, pointed to the goods on the cart, and said: "I bought some goods and want to send them back to Ludao. If there is a ship returning to the island, please arrange it for me."
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Zhang Pan casually glanced at the goods on the cart and said with a smile: "Tomorrow there will be a ship to send a group of wounded people back to the island, just in time to take them home for you."
Reaching out and patting Guo Dajing's arm again, Zhang Pan joked: "It's been less than a month since you came out. Do you miss your wife?"
Guo Dajing did not want to explain the misunderstanding, so he scratched his head and continued: "A certain person also bought a bag of seeds for a new crop, saying that the yield is very high, and he wants his family to plant a few acres on the island to try it out."