ebookland Chapter 182 In the midst of laughter and conversation, the enemy's ships and forts were reduced
Chapter 182 In the midst of laughter and conversation, the enemy's ships and forts were reduced
Lin Chang'er was stunned for a moment, not understanding.
Wu Qingfeng smiled and wrote down two place names, one of which was Linshui Village.
Lin Chang'er's eyes widened, and she suddenly realized something, "The canal is being rerouted?"
Wu Qingfeng nodded, "The current navigation conditions of the canal are not particularly favorable, especially this section..."
A section of the original canal basin was marked with two place names: "The water flow is gentle, the riverbed is silted up, and the waterway is not wide enough. Larger cargo ships are very likely to run aground when passing through here."
"But, such a big thing..." Can it be done?
Lin Chang'er was well aware of the benefits of diverting the canal and placing its estuary in Linshui Village.
If future generations want to develop their economy, the first step should be to build roads.
The establishment of railways, airports, bus stations, and ports will greatly benefit the surrounding areas.
If the canal were to actually change course, it would be like a windfall.
Although the concept of "second-generation demolition beneficiaries" doesn't exist in this era, both river transport and docks can absorb a large portion of the workforce. After the official opening of the waterway, passenger and cargo ships will come and go constantly, and all aspects of life, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation, will become business opportunities.
Furthermore, if a port were established, the administrative status of Linshui Village would inevitably rise, and the imperial court would also pay more attention to this place.
However, this is not something that can be accomplished simply by talking.
Wu Qingfeng smiled gently, "Since I brought it up, it means I'm confident."
Lin Chang'er said "Oh," and Wu Qingfeng added, "Of course, things won't happen that quickly; you still have time to prepare."
Lin Chang'er was taken aback. What were you preparing?
Suddenly realizing what she meant, she whispered, "You mean, property investment?"
Wu Qingfeng smiled without saying a word; if he spoke further, he would be suspected of favoritism.
However, almost all of the Lin family's houses on the other side of the river were given to her as payment for their debts. The few remaining houses were lent to orphans and widows out of pity. It could be said that she was now the biggest landlord in Linshui Village...
Always leave yourself an out; being too calculating can backfire.
Seeing his reaction, Lin Chang'er didn't press him further. She just felt a strange sense of arrogance, as if the enemy's ships and forts were reduced to ashes in the midst of laughter and conversation, though that wasn't really an accurate description.
But right now, that's all she can think about.
He could even picture a bustling dock in the future, a scene of prosperity and peace, but then a few ghostly figures in black inexplicably flashed through his mind.
Lin Chang'er cursed under her breath, snapping out of her excitement.
Lin Chang'er said, "Actually, the residents on the other side of the river have seriously increased the difficulty of protecting the village. So Uncle Hai and Old Huo have suggested that the residents who are currently on the other side move here together."
"It means using their current houses to offset all the houses in the village."
Wu Qingfeng looked up. "What did they say?"
Lin Chang'er pursed her lips, "Aside from women and children who have nowhere to go, some tend to sell their land and houses and seek refuge with relatives."
After all, although the other side of the river was not harmed last time, and even the pirates were intercepted on this side of the river.
But the pirates were notorious, and if they could leave, who would want to stay here and face the constant danger of being burned and killed by the pirates?
But if you sell the house and land, who will you sell it to?
They had lived on this land for generations, and each had a couple of thatched huts. Those with money in their pockets naturally prepared to build new houses, while those without money had no idea about buying houses or land, except for Lin Chang'er, who was a sucker, because the Lin family simply couldn't afford to pay that much money in compensation.
They could only accept that piece of land that was practically useless.
Wu Qingfeng laughed, "So what do you think?"
Lin Chang'er tilted her head and said, "I'm a shrewd old merchant. They came to me on their own, so I bought them at the market price."
"You said it yourself, that's not something that can be done overnight. I didn't force them to sell their land or houses. If they regret it later, they won't have any reason to come after me, right?"
Wu Qingfeng hummed in agreement, "That makes sense."
As they were talking, another person came to the door, saying that the wife's younger brother-in-law was struggling to make ends meet and wanted to adopt a child from their family.
The family then decided to sell their land and house there and move there to settle down and buy new land.
Ask Lin Chang'er if she can buy it.
The reasons varied, but if you really want to know the reason, it boils down to one: fear of pirates invading the border and losing their lives.
Choices are a matter of personal freedom, and Lin Chang'er was too lazy to point it out. She simply said, "Have you really thought it through? Right now, our coastal defense force is growing stronger every day, and the small market is also expanding. If everyone works together, we can always stop the pirates, and life will get better and better."
The family just chuckled and said, "The child is still young, and we wouldn't feel comfortable sending him there like that, so we simply moved the whole family there. We're all farmers, so it doesn't matter where we farm, right?"
Hearing them say this, Lin Chang'er didn't try to stop them. "I don't know anything about land matters. Take the land deeds and house deeds to Uncle Hai and have him appraise them. Then come back to me to collect the money."
Lin Chang'er really didn't understand the quality of the land, so she left the evaluation to Zhou Hai, who was happy to help her with the assessment.
The family thanked them profusely and left.
As dusk approached, He Chunshan hurried back to report that he was willing to come to the coastal defense team to teach the brothers archery.
Wu Qingfeng then told him about Lin Chang'er's suggestion and explained the many benefits it offered.
He Chunshan, such a big man, seemed to be stunned as if he had been hit by a pie.
They'll suddenly have more girls, get a house, and their son can attend the Gu family's elementary school for free. Although the conditions are still quite basic, a new school will be built soon.
If my wife and sister-in-law can find stable jobs, I can too.
However, he needed to purchase additional land, but he was originally a hunter and not very skilled at farming.
He Chunshan rubbed his hands together. "Lord Wu, you wouldn't be lying to me, would you?"
Bai Shaoan, who was listening to their conversation, laughed out loud, "Brother He, this is the county magistrate. Can the county magistrate lie? If he lies to you, just spread the word and make him lose face."
He Chunshan dared not, and could only laugh chuckle.
It was dinner time, so the Gu family invited him to stay for dinner. He Chunshan declined several times, but Liu Zi forced him to sit at the table and promised to take him home after he finished eating.
Since they were all familiar faces, He Chunshan wasn't too reserved at dinner.
We had only eaten half of it when a gong suddenly sounded outside the courtyard.
Lin Chang'er suddenly stood up. "Mother, eldest sister-in-law, and second sister-in-law, keep an eye on Xiaoman and Xiaolu. The rest of you, go to the armory to get your weapons."
After saying that, the group rushed out in an orderly fashion.
He Chunshan had no idea what had happened. He scratched his head and stood there, rooted to the spot. Liu Zi returned and pulled him along, saying, "Brother, work hard. Our boss will definitely not treat you unfairly..."
He Chunshan was led to the armory by Liu Zi in a daze, and it wasn't until he received the bows and arrows that he realized that the pirates had invaded the village again...