On the second day after arriving in Ganyu, luck began to be consumed as Chu Nan ordered it. It was consumed faster than usual, but it was still within the acceptable range. But if it continues to develop at this rate, it will definitely...
Unable to make ends meet, Chu Nan was somewhat glad that his previous luck was not misused.
The land chosen by Chu Nan was quickly circled. As the main roads were occupied by soldiers, the consumption of luck finally slowed down, which made Chu Nan breathe a sigh of relief. However, there was a problem with the recruitment of salt workers.
"Don't want to come?" Chu Nan looked at the military prince who was responsible for recruiting salt workers and frowned: "Have you made it clear that this is not a corvee, but a wage?"
"I've told you about my humble position, but these fishermen just don't want to come, no matter how much money I pay." The Marquis smiled bitterly at Chu Nan and said, this thing is strange, even if you say it nicely, it doesn't work. Could it be that they have to do it in the name of corvee?
That’s it?
"Li Cao, what should we do now?" Cao Xing looked at Chu Nan, a little worried.
Chu Nan also frowned. He came on a tight schedule this time and had a heavy task. Hou Cheng's strike had already delayed a lot of time on the way. If he couldn't recruit fishermen to help him, could he just let three thousand soldiers go to work in the fields?
The problem is that even if you do it yourself, making brine is still a manual job. Without experience, 3,000 people are really not as effective as 500 people who know how to make brine.
Chu Nan also frowned slightly when he heard this. He thought it would be a matter of course when he came out this time. Even if there was a problem, it would only happen after a large amount of salt was taken out. Who knew that first Hou Cheng went on strike, and then the fishermen refused to do it?
If it doesn't produce results, Lu Bu can't explain it. Secondly, the most important thing is that it will be difficult for him to continue his official career in the future.
This is the first big thing he has undertaken since he became an official. If he does it well, Lu Bu will naturally be taken seriously here and will gain a reputation. But if he doesn't do it well, it will not be so easy to be reused again.
This matter is related to one's own luck. Otherwise, relying solely on one's own destiny, it is estimated that it will be difficult to achieve great development in this life.
"General Cao!" Chu Nan looked at Cao Xing.
"Here." Cao Xing intervened and bowed.
"I have given you the blueprint of the salt field. I will go to the nearby fishing village and you will instruct the soldiers to dig the salt field on my behalf." Chu Nan decided to go there in person to understand the situation. The manpower problem must be solved.
"Here!" Cao Xing stepped in and answered.
Chu Nan took off the marching flag and handed it to Cao Xing: "Take the flag. Remember, this flag cannot be given to anyone except me."
This command flag is the key for Chu Nan to command the three armies. Because of the previous delay, time is already very tight. If Hou Cheng comes to seize power at this time, takes back the marching command flag, and then excludes Chu Nan, what will happen?
Even if he can't do it, he is guarding against Hou Cheng with this order.
Cao Xing obviously understood this truth. After hesitating for a moment, he respectfully took the flag with both hands: "General Mo is not as powerful as General Hou. If General Hou..."
Cao Xing was previously a general under Hao Meng. Later, Hao Meng rebelled. After Cao Xing killed Hao Meng, he was promoted by Lu Bu. However, in terms of prestige and status in the army, he was not as good as Hou Cheng. If Hou Cheng came to compete with him
In terms of military power, Cao Xing asked himself that he was afraid that he would not be able to take over Hou Cheng.
On the other hand, Hou Cheng was Lu Bu's confidant, and he was a lieutenant in Chu Nan. In terms of his status, he didn't want to offend Hou Cheng because of Chu Nan, but Lu Bu, a golden cao, asked him to command the troops and even asked Hou Cheng to listen to him.
, this made Cao Xing a little confused and did not dare to offend Chu Nan.
"I have divine power attached to this command flag. You only need to hold this command flag, and all the officers and soldiers in the army will listen to your orders!" Chu Nan explained: "If the officers and soldiers of the three armies listen to your orders, then Hou Cheng can still seize power.
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"Of course not!" Cao Xing glanced at the ordinary flag in his hand, stepped in and saluted, and at the same time he was relieved. It turned out that Chu Nan actually had such magical powers. No wonder he was promoted by Marquis Wen. At the same time, Cao Xing finally
Chu Nan, who understood why his ability in commanding troops was so poor, was able to quickly make the soldiers return to their hearts after taking over the military power. He felt that this lieutenant actually had such magical power in commanding troops.
If he could diligently study the art of war and use it, he might not be able to become a general under Marquis Wen in the future.
When it comes to commanding an army in a battle, those with relevant talents have a much greater advantage than those without. For example, Lu Bu's marching speed is unparalleled in the world.
It's no wonder that Lu Bu valued this person so much. If he just kept the command flag, it would be fine. Assuming that Chu Nan didn't give it to him, thinking about this, Cao Xing agreed simply.
"In addition..." Chu Nan looked at Cao Xing and said, "Choose a few warriors for me who are good at fighting."
Although he was only facing a group of fishermen, Chu Nan himself was a scumbag, and the Mantis King's current combat power was not as good as that of an ordinary person. He was just a fill-in when he was brought over. This group of fishermen was so uncooperative, although it might not be possible to take action.
But what if it happens? It is better to bring a few people with you to be safer. They should be able to fight, preferably someone who looks fierce and can scare people.
Cao Xing was startled for a moment, then he reacted and agreed: "Don't worry, Lie Cao, I will go and choose now."
Soon, Chu Nan led a group of fifty soldiers and horses out of the camp and went straight to the fishing village by the sea.
Since he was planning to get involved in the salt trade, Chu Nan had naturally done some research before. The area around Ganyu was not within the scope of the Chen Mi family. Since the land by the seaside could not grow food, it was still under the jurisdiction of the government office. To the south was Qu County.
, belongs to the territory of the Mi family, and heading north is Langya County. The only territory of the Langya clan is Ganyu, and it is not controlled by the clan.
Fishermen on the seaside also make private salt, but why do these fishermen refuse to accept the offer? After all, the government office pays wages and is not a corvee, so they have no reason to refuse.
Along the way, Chu Nan thought about the reasons why the fishermen refused to recruit.
After thinking about it, there are only two reasons. First, they have their own business and the profits are huge. They look down on the recruitment fee of the government office. The salary set by Chu Nan was carefully compared and was just higher than the salary.
They make more money by making their own private salt, but by making their own private salt, after leaving aside taxes, they don’t make that much.
Besides, besides fishing salt, he couldn't think of anything else that would be so profitable that the fishermen would refuse.
Second, there are some external factors intervening that make them afraid or unable to accept recruitment.
Of course, apart from that, there is no reason to send the opponent to reject the government office, but in Chu Nan's opinion, this possibility is unlikely.
"Chu Liecao, that's a fishing village we've been to before." Next to Chu Nan, a soldier pointed to a fishing village in front of him.
"Is there no coercion?" Chu Nan asked.
"Of course not." The other party shook his head.
Chu Nan nodded and did not ask any more questions. He would know the reason once he went there...