Dongping Prefecture, Liumin Village, north of the city.

Cheng Wanli came to the village in person and started spring plowing.

There are many donkeys, oxen and mules in the field plowing the land.

Normal people think that refugees will not have large animals, but the refugee villages in Dongping Prefecture are different.

The strong men in the village work in the workshop, while the women and the elderly work farming at home.

In order to make the strong men feel at ease to work, Chaojiazhuang Cow and Horse Trading Company distributed donkeys and scalpers to these farmers. Through installments, by collecting large and small, they had a small number of large animals in the shortest and fastest time.

One-third of the farmers in a village have large animals, and the problem of arable land can be solved by asking for help.

The refugee village is different from ordinary villages, and it is still very poor here. For example, the Zhang family invites the neighbor next door to use scalpers to plow the land, and the Zhang family only needs to manage the meal. However, according to local customs, after harvesting crops in autumn, they need to give the neighbors some forage.

People with cattle are under great pressure to raise livestock, especially in winter, there is hay in the wild, and it is difficult for cattle to eat enough. This is the forage that needs to be stored. Neighbors help each other to solve the forage problem.

Another thing is to raise a cow through the method of joint raising, three or five families.

Cheng Wanli watched the farmers busy and cultivated the land, and had already started sowing potatoes.

Cut the sprouted potatoes into small pieces, dig a hole and bury them into the soil, water them, and after the water is dried up, buried in the soil, and a potato will be planted.

"Potatoes are pretty good, but the same is the same. They cost too much seeds. A mu of land requires more than 300 kilograms of seeds. No wonder Chao Tuanlian said it will take many years to promote it. Most farmers are really reluctant to plant a large number of seeds."

Mr. Jia pointed to the large area of ​​land in front of him: "These farmers are all seeds provided by Chaojiazhuang Commercial Bank for free. After harvesting, three kilograms of potatoes are topped with a kilogram of seeds. Although it looks a bit expensive, it is actually very cost-effective. Each household needs a small amount to keep the seeds, so you don't have to buy potato seeds in the future."

The farmers are full of enthusiasm for their work, and they work hard one by one.

After several days of inspection, Cheng Wanli was very satisfied.

Pumpkin, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cotton have all started to be promoted. With the promotion of new crops, grain output will be greatly increased.

Just as Cheng Wanli vigorously develops agriculture and animal husbandry and promotes production.

Chao Gai's business in Dongping Prefecture and Jeju Prefecture has reached an unprecedented height.

The Thirteen Jeju, led by Chaojiazhuang, is getting bigger and bigger in business. Cloth, tea and porcelain are sold to the north to the Liao, Jin, and the vast grasslands.

Needless to say, there are almost half of the Song Dynasty caravans of Jeju 13 troops.

Groups of caravans, horse garlands, boats.

The most powerful thing is the boat trip, which can also transport dozens of horses.

Jeju Prefecture Wharf, Antong Escort Agency.

The new goods from the south that arrived yesterday include new tea, porcelain, linen, rice, etc.

This morning, more than 20 horse teams set out in all directions. These are small businesses that rely on large businesses to do business.

Hundreds of people often gather near the gate of Antong Escort Agency, all of whom are looking for a temporary living.

Shipping, groom, coachman, sailor.

Sometimes when you are busy, the escort agency will temporarily recruit people, and the offer is good. The most important thing is the escort agency, which has good credit and always pays money on time without defaulting on arrears.

Gudai

But today is a bit unusual. The list is posted at the door of the Jeju branch, which says that because the fleet trade is booming, sailors are urgently needed, and they require that they be able to leave home all year round, be good at skill and courage, and cannot be the only son in the family.

If you are riding on a boat and driving, you must not be the only son in the family, which means that the risk is very high, but the salary of a sailor is twice or even three times that of an ordinary wader.

This is not the key, the most important thing is to have other benefits.

The older ones who can’t live without their family members can only watch them. The young and strong and meet the conditions are flocking to the top.

More than 200 people gathered at the door at once.

The guards shouted: "If you want to be a sailor, don't come here, go to the escort dock, and get on the boat. Don't want seasick people, don't want to be watery."

Hula, more than 200 people ran towards the port.

Guo Sheng was already waiting here, everyone stood in front.

Guo Sheng looked around: "Brothers, this is not the first time we have met. Some time ago, you always asked the escort agency whether to recruit people. Now you tell me to recruit people."

"That's great, so good. Just wait for this day."

Some time ago, Ocean Shipping came back from holidays, and they were all so generous. Some even took out gold directly. The normal income was twice that of ordinary people. In addition, there were also rewards of rice, potatoes, seafood, etc., which made the neighbors envious. Moreover, there were three months of vacations a year, which still looked good.

"I just told you to read it, "I've only counted my life when I'm on a boat. Don't just look at income, but consider risks. One is the wind and waves, and the other is the pirates. So we ask that we dare to fight for our lives, and we can't be the only son in the family."

Someone asked: "Tao Guo, if something really happens, how can the family arrange it?"

"A one-time pension of twenty taels of silver is given, and the children provide raising rations, 200 kilograms per year, until they become adults. After the parents are 60, they also have 200 kilograms of grain every year."

"I'll sign up, I'll sign up."

"Sorry, the formal sailors have very strict requirements, and they have standards for height and weight. Those who want to register will be queued up and pass the inspection."

"Okay."

Everyone lined up and started the physical examination one by one.

Those who are too short and too weak are eliminated. Then they check the body, and those who have infectious diseases and skin diseases are eliminated. Then they are swimming and taking a boat.

In the chilly spring weather, those who can swim in this weather are good people.

Not many people left behind in the selection, with 150 people signing up, only 100 people left.

Guo Sheng smiled and said, "Congratulations on passing the primary election. Here is a five-day training. Only those who pass the training will officially pass. Those who fail the qualifications will pay ten cents a day, so continue to do odd jobs."

Everyone had no objection and started formal training.

This time, Chao Gai made a big move, recruiting a large number of sailors to form the third fleet. He recruited separately from Qingzhou, Dongping Prefecture, Jeju Prefecture, Yanzhou Prefecture, and Xuzhou Prefecture, and a total of 1,000 people were recruited.

The captain of the Third Fleet is Zhu Wu. Speaking of Zhu Wu, he is not suitable for the sea.

However, as Chao Gai's third military advisor, Zhu Wu was still very revengeful. His development from Mizhou Port was full of hope for the sea.

So Zhu Wu quickly adapted to the sea and learned a lot of navigation knowledge. He sailed several times with the near-shore fleet and mastered it very quickly.

So Zhu Wu was the one who formed the third fleet this time.
Chapter completed!