"General, Chenglu sent a small boat to the sea, probably to load food." Chen Zhong reminded.
At this time, on the coast, a small boat rowed in the direction of the big ship.
Seeing this scene, Xu Xuewu's mouth twitched, because the boat the other party used was the boat he brought to the island.
Mao Wenlong on the side smiled and said: "Shopkeeper Xu, don't get me wrong. Food is inferior to weapons and cannot get wet. There are only simple rafts on the island. We can only borrow your company's ship to transport the food first."
"We can build a pier here on Pidao. Next time we have a ship, we can dock directly at the pier." As he said that, Xu Xuewu glanced in the direction of the shore.
Chen Zhong, who was standing by, said: "This is a good idea. After building a dock, it will be much more convenient to unload things from the ship. We don't have to use small boats to transport things to the shore one by one like now. Not to mention the trouble, it is still slow. "
Mao Wenlong twirled his beard and said, "When will the next ship under your tiger banner arrive?"
Hearing this, Xu Xuewu understood that Mao Wenlong had the idea of building a dock, and said: "Before winter, my boss will send people to the island to build warehouses. At that time, General Mao will need to take care of him."
Mao Wenlong raised his eyebrows and said, "Actually, you don't need to build any warehouses at all. You can hand the goods directly to the general. Guarded by the soldiers under the general, it will be more secure than your own warehouse."
Obviously, he doesn't want Tiger Flag to build any warehouse on Pidao.
Xu Xuewu heard the other party's polite refusal and immediately said with a smile: "General Mao, don't worry, the warehouse we want doesn't need to be too big. If the general is worried, we can also put it on the island. In this way, even if we are There was no way for Hou Jin’s spies to help Hou Jin land on the island.”
Mao Wenlong on the side smiled and said: "Don't get me wrong, Shopkeeper Xu. The reason why I don't agree with your company to build a warehouse on the island is not because I doubt the relationship between your company and Houjin, but because I am worried that your company will be on the island." If you build a warehouse on top of it, it will be blamed by the court in the future, which will not be a good thing for your company and my general."
Xu Xuewu knew that he was wrong and said apologetically: "I was reckless. Fortunately, General Mao reminded me. Otherwise, I would have brought trouble to my boss this time."
"Haha, it doesn't matter, just say it. Besides, the soldiers and food you sent are exactly what I need. It's too late for me to thank you." Mao Wenlong laughed heartily.
Small boats on the sea are still carrying food back and forth between the shore and the big ships.
There was more food on the ship than a soldier's armor, and it also took up more space than a soldier's armor. There was only one small boat transporting food back and forth. It took more than an hour to transport all the food ashore.
Mao Chenglu left some soldiers to look after the food on the shore, and returned to Mao Longwen to report, "Father, the food is enough to feed two hundred people for two months. Save some fish and shrimp, and it will be enough for us to eat for half a year." "
The "we" he was talking about were the Ming troops who came to Pi Island with Mao Wenlong and them. As for the people of Liaodong who fled to Pi Island, they were not counted among them.
Xu Xuewu said with a smile: "My boss didn't know the situation on Pi Island before coming here. If he knew that there were so many Liaodong people on Pi Island, he would definitely bring more food."
Mao Wenlong smiled and said: "Your proprietor has done such a righteous deed. I will inform Mr. Wang, the governor of Liaodong, and ask Mr. Wang to reward your proprietor."
"No, no, no." Xu Xuewu waved his hand and said, "Forget it about asking for rewards. My boss doesn't want this matter to be publicized. Besides, in the future, soldiers, armor, food and other items will also have to be paid. Credit will not be given away like this time."
Mao Wenlong smiled and said: "Since your boss doesn't like it, I won't force it."
"Thank you, General Mao, for your understanding." Xu Xuewu bowed his hand.
As for the reward Mao Wenlong said, whether it was true or false, he would not agree.
If there was a rumor that their Tiger-Character Banner gave soldiers and armor food to Mao Wenlong for nothing, let alone what the court would think. With so many generals and generals in Liaodong, they would definitely target their Tiger-Character Banner.
If Mao Wenlong, a guerrilla soldier, can be given free armor and food, those generals and generals will naturally let Tiger Flag give them free armor and food. If they refuse, Tiger Flag will offend these generals, but if they agree, Come on, even if you take down the tiger flag, you can't fill this bottomless hole.
Mao Wenlong said: "You have also seen the situation on the island. I hope that you can prepare more soldiers and armor next time you come back."
For him, the most urgent thing is soldiers' armor and other items, and the imperial court can't count on it for the time being. Finally, a Datong businessman is willing to let him pay on credit and give him soldiers' armor and other items. Naturally, he will not let go of such an opportunity. .
As for being able to pay it back in the future, he doesn't care.
He was behind Houjin, and he might die on the battlefield at some point. When the debt was wiped out, even if the tiger-character flag was searched for, he would not be found.
"Don't worry, General Mao. When I go back next time, I will definitely persuade my boss to prepare more armor and other items for the general." Xu Xuewu agreed with a smile.
In the words of their boss, this is called gaining favor. They are not afraid that Mao Wenlong will want more, but they are afraid that Mao Wenlong will not want anything.
Of course, based on the current situation on Phi Island, Mao Wenlong lacks soldiers, armor and other items. Everything will have to wait until Denglai has a ship to Phi Island, and this situation of lacking everything will be alleviated.
"Thank you, my boss, for me." Mao Wenlong clasped his fists.
Xu Xuewu said with a smile: "General Mao's words are serious. In fact, my boss is not selfish at all. In the end, he still wants something."
"Oh, let's hear it." Mao Wenlong said, "I don't want to deceive you. Even if the imperial court sends me money, it won't be too much, and I can't give it all to you."
People must ask for something out of courtesy, and he was also curious about why a businessman in Datong was willing to cross the ocean to send him soldiers, armor and other items, and also promised him the opportunity to take credit.
"Since General Mao asked this, I will tell you straight away." Xu Xuewu smiled and said, "The things that my boss wants are exactly what you have here. Not only are they available, but they are also in large quantities. It can be said that they are countless."
Mao Wenlong frowned slightly and said: "You want people? To be honest, the most people here are people. Every day, people from Liaodong flee to the island."
Xu Xuewu raised his hand and pointed to the sea and said, "What does General Mao think of our big ship?"
Mao Wenlong glanced at the large ships on the sea and said: "Such large ships with thousands of materials are certainly extraordinary, and those merchant ships that go to and from the Japanese sea trade are nothing more than that."
"My owner bought this ship for maritime trade," Xu Xuewu said. "But buying a ship is not as good as building it yourself. My owner is the kind of person who likes to do things on his own."
Mao Wenlong pondered for a moment and said, "Could it be that your boss wants big wood?"
Xu Xuewu smiled and nodded, and said: "Exactly, my boss wants big wood and builds his own ship."
Hearing this, Mao Wenlong breathed a sigh of relief.
