Liu Hu didn't even raise his head and replied directly.
"The old lady said that it only takes fishermen to go out to sea and catch 20% of the fish in three years."
"Three years?
Did Mrs. Ning really say that she would only take it for three years?
Do you have any other requirements?"
Cui Qingyuan said in surprise.
If only 20% of the fish can be harvested in three years, then this earth building is almost given to the Ning family for free.
After all, no matter how big a fishing boat is, how much money can it sell for 20% of the fish it catches?
In three years, even if I come back with a full load every time, I'm afraid it will only be a few dozen taels at most.
"Back to Mr. Cui, the old lady really asked me to reply in this way, and there is no other request."
After Liu Hu finished speaking, he couldn't help but puff up his chest.
Unexpectedly, the old lady guessed all the questions Master Cui asked.
Inexplicably, he felt so proud.
Cui Qingyuan was silent for a long time, and then took a long breath.
It's funny to say that he, a person with a dignified background, is not as broad-minded as an old woman from the countryside.
When he heard Liu Hu say that just now, his first reaction was that Mrs. Ning wanted something from him.
Now that he heard what Liu Hu said, he felt very ashamed.
Logically speaking, these matters should be the responsibility of the imperial court and him as the Futai of Nanyue Prefecture.
"Mrs. Ning is so righteous. I would like to ask Manager Liu to say thank you to Mrs. Ning on my behalf."
After Cui Qingyuan adjusted his official hat and official uniform, he raised his hands and bowed solemnly to Liu Hu, and then said.
Seeing Master Cui like this, Liu Hu was frightened and jumped to the side, not daring to accept Master Cui's gift.
"You're welcome, Mr. Cui. I will pass your words on to the old lady."
After saying that, he hurriedly saluted and left Futai Mansion.
When he got on the carriage, he covered his heart and patted it repeatedly.
"It really scared me to death!"
What kind of person is Mr. Cui, who actually salutes me? I am really afraid that my life will be shortened!
However, Liu Hu thought for a moment that Mr. Cui was giving this gift to the old lady, and suddenly felt that there was nothing wrong with it.
After all, my old lady can indeed afford this gift.
While Liu Hu was thinking wildly, the carriage was speeding towards the outside of the city.
After all, if you want to help the fishermen along the coast build earth buildings, why don't you go to Qingshi County to find Mr. Niu!
The earth building of the Ning family was completed. When Mr. Niu learned about it, his eyes were red.
Although because of the earth building built by the Ning family this time, Qingshi County received a lot of food.
But for Qingshi County, there is no reason to dislike having too much food.
At that time, Liu Hu thought that he would never interact with Qingshi County and Mr. Niu again. Unexpectedly, only about half a month later, he actually came to place an order for stones again!
When Mr. Niu got the news that Manager Liu was here, he was so happy that he put on his shoes inside out and hurried out of the backyard of the Yamen.
When he saw Liu Hu, his eyes were shining, and he held Liu Hu's hands tightly with both hands, with a look of excitement on his face.
"Manager Liu, how many stones do you want this time?"
Liu Hu calculated in his mind that there were not many fishing villages along the coast, but there were definitely many.
If the inner and outer buildings are full of fishermen, one earth building will be a bit crowded, and two earth buildings will be too spacious.
However, the old lady took into account everything that happened in the next few years.
If the fishermen can live and work in peace and contentment, they will have many more children.
If you only build one earth building, if there are families with many children in the future, there will not be enough room for them.
Therefore, Liu Hu said a number with a twitching heart.
When Master Niu heard that Manager Liu actually asked for twice as many stones as before, he laughed so hard that he couldn't even see his eyesight.
"Okay, okay, I promise there will be no problem.
As long as the food is in place, we will ensure that we work overtime to provide it."
Hearing Master Niu say this, Liu Hu immediately talked with him back and forth for a long time, and finally he was satisfied after Master Niu covered his heart in pain and promised to give him less food.
The heart throbbing I felt before is finally getting better!
"Mom, doesn't this mean that you are helping the fishermen build houses for free?"
Ning Laosi was also a little puzzled and asked confusedly to Ning Pengpeng, who was standing in the corridor amusing the birds.
Ning Pengpeng handed the melon seeds in the spoon to the majestic starling and watched as it took the melon seeds into its mouth and ate them before taking back his hand with satisfaction.
This myna was sent by Cui Xiu.
She glanced at Mr. Ning and then said.
"Fourth brother, you have to know that you can't make enough money.
Also, we are a grocery store, targeting ordinary people.
You said, if pirates come ashore and massacre fishing villages from time to time in Nanyue Prefecture, do you think the people under the jurisdiction of Nanyue Prefecture can live a stable life?
If ordinary people cannot live a stable life, who can we sell the things in our shop to?
Moreover, when I built the house, I had no intention of taking any money from these fishermen.
It's just that if you really build it for free and give it to them to live in, I'm afraid it will lead to feuds.
That’s why I decided to harvest these 20% of the fish.
Let them know that this house can only be obtained by paying for it, not just by stretching out your hand."
Of course, Ning Pengpeng had one more thing that he didn't say.
She was very satisfied with the opening of pearl clams this time, but similarly, although these fishermen in Yujiawan were very concerned about the cultivation of pearl farms.
However, the manpower is still a little short. If the fishing villages along the coast are gathered together and then participate in pearl cultivation, then the Ning family will not be afraid of a shortage of pearls.
It's not like Ning Pengpeng couldn't give Cui Qingyuan what he wanted before.
It's just that it's not given now.
At least, now that the Ning family has established a firm foothold in the pearl industry, it won't be too late to leave.
And, most importantly, Ning Pengpeng thought about the route depicted on the chart he obtained before.
What's so good about making money from the people of the Jin Dynasty?
If you want to make money, make money from the people in the place marked on the route.
Of course, the most important thing is that she really wants to take people to Earthworm Island.
You know, there are quite a few gold and silver mines on Earthworm Island!
However, the people on Earthworm Island today may not know it yet, and they are guarding the gold and silver mines without knowing it.
When she went to Earthworm Island, she bought the gold and silver mine.
Spend some more money to support the local counties in suppressing bandits. As long as you are strong enough, you will not be afraid of being blocked from mining gold and silver mines.
After all, these people who came ashore to loot were all bandits from Earthworm Island.
Of course, since Earthworm Island doesn't know about the gold and silver mines, she naturally won't tell them the truth when she takes people to mine.
By the way, there is also the place located on the west coast of Earthworm Island, called Junjian Island.
There are abundant coal mines in places a thousand below sea level.
Ning Pengpeng felt that she would help the local counties on Earthworm Island catch the bandits. The best place for those bandits to go is the mine!
She believed that if such a large number of people could be sent to rescue Kawamura and Oi, the number of pirates in the pirate lair would only increase.