The waterwheel rotates, and the water in the river is sent into the ditch in front of the waterwheel, splashing a lot of waves.
"It will take a lot of manpower to dig a river mouth from here and dig to the river bank on the Hutou Village within a few months. Today, the strong laborers in Lingqiu are either working in the iron yard or in Xujiazhuang and When working in our workshop, it is difficult to spare too much manpower to dig rivers at the moment. Moreover, we are not a government government and there is no free labor to requisition. It will cost a lot of money to hire enough labor. Based on our current financial situation, It will be difficult to connect the two rivers in a short time."
Zhao Yutu expressed his worries.
As the director of the Logistics Bureau, he is very familiar with the financial situation of Tiger Character Flag. If the money earned by Tiger Character Flag can only be used by Ding Kemao, there will be no surplus at all.
"You still insist on moving Bingjiafang to Hutou Village?" Li Shuheng frowned.
Zhao Yutu nodded.
The two people had different opinions and looked at Liu Heng involuntarily.
Liu Heng looked at the two people respectively and said with a smile, "There are still a group of idle people available in Lingqiu City. If they are used, not only will they not cost much money, but they will also help us dig two rivers in a few months."
"Is there such a good thing?" Li Shuheng looked puzzled.
Zhao Yutu looked at Liu Heng doubtfully.
Just listening to Liu Heng said, "Have you all forgotten that there is a garrison camp in Lingqiu City, with not even a thousand but seven or eight hundred soldiers inside? As long as we send a few hundred people to dig the river for us, we can dig the river for us in a few months." The two rivers were dug through.”
"Why did I forget about the people guarding the camp?" Zhao Yutu slapped himself on the forehead and said immediately, "Spend some money to take care of the two thousand households and several hundred households guarding the camp. They will definitely be happy to spend some money on the people guarding the camp." We can save a lot of money by sending soldiers to us instead of directly hiring people to dig rivers."
Li Shuheng said worriedly, "Huang An, the guard of Lingqiu, has always been at odds with us. The steward She also died in our hands before. Can he send us the men and horses guarding the camp to dig the river?"
"His consent is not required." Liu Heng said with a smile.
Li Shuheng looked puzzled.
Liu Heng explained, "The men and horses guarding the camp are all in the hands of Wang and Chen. Huang An can only mobilize his own soldiers. As long as Wang and Chen agree, the soldiers guarding the camp can be mobilized." They can be sent to Hutou Village to dig a river for us, and these soldiers are supported by the court, so we only need to take care of their food every day."
Li Shuheng suddenly realized it, and at the same time he felt a touch of loss in his heart.
Compared with Zhao Yutu, he found that his ability obviously could not keep up with the development of Tiger Flag.
As the deputy director of the Tiger Flag and the second-in-command of the Tiger Flag, not only did he fail to help Liu Heng share the pressure, but he needed to be reminded before he could think of anything.
The original thought of abdicating his position and making way for someone more worthy came to his mind again.
The Tiger Flag went south for maritime trade and went north for smuggling with the Northerners. It was now in a period of rapid development. He did not want to delay the progress of the Tiger Flag because of himself.
Today's Tiger Flag is not just a business name, nor is it an ordinary bandit. He can vaguely feel that Liu Heng has a big plan. He will not be surprised no matter where Tiger Flag goes in the future.
If he were the head of the Tiger Flag, he felt that it would be good as it is now, but Liu Heng seemed to be forced by something, seeking every opportunity to strengthen the Tiger Flag.
Zhao Yutu asked, "Who should I send to see Wang and Chen, the two presidents?"
"I'll go!" Li Shuheng said.
Liu Heng shook his head and said, "It is better for Mr. Zhao to go. In the past, he was the one who dealt with the county government and the garrison office. He is familiar with the situation, so he is the most suitable person to do this."
"Don't worry, Boss, my subordinates will definitely get things done." Zhao Yutu assured.
Li Shuheng opened his mouth, but in the end he said nothing.
Liu Heng, who had his back to Li Shuheng, didn't notice the expression on his face, but he still said, "Brother Shu Heng, you have to be busy going north. The people we sent to the grassland should also come back, so we must hurry up and talk to Bu Shitu." Khan decided to go north to the commercial road."
Li Shuheng nodded vigorously and said, "I'm almost ready here. When Lao Wu and Zhang Sancha come back, I will ask about the things on the grassland and then go to Qingcheng with the convoy."
Liu Heng nodded, then raised his hand and pointed at the river in front of him and said, "This river is very suitable for raising ducks."
"Raising ducks?"
Li Shuheng and Zhao Yutu were stunned at the same time.
Just now, we talked about asking the garrison camp to borrow people and go to the grassland, but in an instant we changed to raising ducks.
Liu Heng looked at the river calmly and continued, "The two thousand-man teams of soldiers and cavalry consume a lot of meat every day. We can't buy it all from outside. We also have to raise some chickens and ducks ourselves. Now Ling The price of meat in Qiu is already far higher than the price in Datong."
"Lijiazhuang has started to raise some pigs and sheep." Zhao Yutu said, "In the future, if we open up the trade routes on the grassland, we can also buy some cattle and sheep from the Beilu to ensure that there is enough meat to feed our soldiers."
As the director of the Logistics Bureau, these things are his responsibility, and he spoke slowly.
"It's not enough." Liu Heng shook his head and said immediately, "It takes at least a year for a pig to go from piglet to slaughter. It's too slow. Ducks can be slaughtered in a few months and the eggs they lay can be divided. Give it to our soldiers."
"Why don't you leave the duck raising to me?" Li Shuheng said suddenly.
Zhao Yutu on the side was stunned and looked at Li Shuheng in surprise.
Even if he raises ducks in the future, it will be a matter for his logistics bureau. No matter what, it will not be the second person in the Tiger Flag to raise ducks.
Liu Heng turned around slowly, frowned, and said in confusion, "Brother Shu Heng, why do you suddenly want to raise ducks?"
Li Shuheng smiled and said, "In the past six months, I feel that my abilities are becoming more and more inadequate. I am barely able to be the deputy director. In the future, if the Tiger Character Banner continues to expand, my ability will not be enough to take the position of deputy director." , it’s better to find someone to replace me earlier, and I can feel more relaxed.”
Zhao Yutu, who was standing aside, took an imperceptible step back and stood behind the two people without saying a word.
It would be a lie to say that he was not interested in the position of deputy director, but at this time, he knew better that he had better not say anything.
"Seriously?" Liu Heng frowned.
He also knew that Li Shuheng was not capable enough, but at this time, there was no more suitable candidate to take over the position of deputy director. This candidate was not only capable, but also trustworthy.
Li Shuheng nodded seriously.
Liu Heng, who looked thoughtful, pondered for a moment, and finally said, "Let me think about it!"
Li Shuheng breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "I have to go to Qingcheng. I won't resign as deputy director so soon. I have to come back from the grassland to resign."
Liu Heng nodded.
Behind the two people, Zhao Yutu's body was trembling slightly, indicating that he was feeling uneasy at the moment.
He did not expect that Liu Heng would really agree to Li Shuheng's resignation as deputy director. In this way, no one would be more suitable for the vacant deputy director's position than him.
despair! despair! despair!
The sound of horse hooves reached the ears of several people on the river bank from far to near.
A horse on a fast horse appeared in front of everyone.
