The workers did not want to cause trouble to Liang Chuan.
They were a little excited and a little nervous.
They desperately wanted to get the answer, whether the sea was open to them again.
At the beginning of spring, another group of ship owners came from the ocean. Could it be that the two people in front of me were also?
'I mean no harm. '
The laborer asked loudly: "Is the sea ban lifted, or is your kid a smuggler? What is this in your hand?" '
Li Chuyi took a slight step forward, with a bad look on his face.
If necessary, he would be prepared to fight with several people. Liang Chuan's current status was very sensitive. They thought they would not be at the dock at such a late hour, but they did not expect that someone would bump into him.
'Why do I seem to have seen this person somewhere? '
The workers groaned and looked at Liang Chuan's face but couldn't remember where they had seen it.
Li Chuyi's murderous intent has been revealed.
Did these workers recognize Liang Chuan's identity as a fugitive?
I saw Liang Chuan suddenly take out a handful of money from his arms and said to several workers: "To be honest, we are engaged in private goods. Life is difficult now. Several brothers have raised their hands. These brothers should be given the money." After drinking, I pretended that I didn’t see what happened in the evening. '
When the workers saw the money, their thoughts had already drifted far away.
One person can share hundreds of cents!
This fortune comes from heaven!
The faces of the workers turned from confusion to joy. They all stared at Liang Chuan's money and said, "This is easy to say. If you are really here to do business, then it will be too late for us to be happy!" '
It seemed that these people had no ill intentions. Liang Chuan and Li Chuyi exchanged glances and threw the money over.
The worker reached out and grabbed it suddenly, fearing that the money would fall into the river.
A heavy bunch of money.
As soon as Liang Chuan and Li Chu came ashore, they immediately came to the fire, cursing and saying, "God, I'm freezing to death, why is it raining!" '
The workers looked at the bunch of money eagerly, and no one wanted to talk to Liang Chuan.
A few people had a bit of backbone and didn't make any noise. They quietly took Liang Chuan's money and divided a little bit among each of them. This was not in vain. Tomorrow's food was guaranteed.
'It seems to me that you are fishing? '
The workers cheered and said, "Don't mention it. I've been waiting for one for a whole day and still haven't taken the bait." '
'What kind of bait are you using? '
'Strung a few grasshoppers. '
Liang Chuan smiled and said: "Go dig a few earthworms in the mud and try it. The effect will be much better!" '
Upon hearing this, several workers immediately began to pay attention to Liang Chuan. At this time, they all thought that Liang Chuan was here to engage in private goods and did not think much about it.
'You are brave enough to dare to come from the sea now. '
Liang Chuan tried to find out: "Is it true that there are no ships coming from the sea?" '
'You don't know, there was a big commotion because of the Xinghua incident a few days ago. They were all banned and many people were arrested. I saw that you just came here and haven't received any news yet! '
Liang Chuan laughed dryly, confirming his thoughts.
'Go back quickly. We don't dare to help you move the goods now. Everyone wants to grab work now. If there is too much noise, the government will come soon! '
Liang Chuan accepted the kindness of these workers and said, "Thank you, brother. Don't be afraid. We will just do some small business. At worst, we can just go back by dry road." '
The laborer didn't say anything, and several people gathered around and continued to warm their fire.
The weather was so cold that Liang Chuan was wrapped in linen clothes. Looking at the workers around him, they all had no decent thick clothes and could only rely on the warmth of the bonfire to keep warm. The scene was really chilling.
'We don't know, so I'd like to ask the officials if there are any other ships on the sea now? '
The workers looked at Liang Chuan eagerly, their eyes full of longing, but their bodies were trembling constantly.
Liang Chuan was speechless and choked, and for a moment he didn't know whether he should tell the truth or not.
He knew that a word of truth might crush these workers’ last hope!
'What are you doing here? It's windy at the seaside. Isn't it better to stay at home? '
Liang Chuan avoided the workers' question and asked instead.
'We're not just trying our luck here. One day a ship comes, and we can do some work first. If there is no more work, a few of us and our family members will have to jump into the river. '
Liang Chuan's heart felt like it was being cut by a knife and he said, "What do you mean?" '
'I haven't had any work for a while, and I don't have much money left at home. Ships can't get in, and the price of rice in the city keeps getting higher every day. The Chinese New Year will be here in two days, so I can't make it. '
Li Chuyi had a complicated expression and said nothing.
Liang Chuan looked at these workers and wanted to speak, but found that his words were so pale and weak at this time. No matter how much he said, he would just add salt to the wounds of these workers and make sarcastic remarks.
But the laborer asked curiously: "Now that all the traveling merchants from outside the city have left, what do you want to sell when you come here at this time?" '
Liang Chuan asked, "I heard that there is a Wanda Chamber of Commerce in this city. Who among the brothers is familiar with it?" '
Wanda Chamber of Commerce!
When several people heard this, their eyes lit up.
'I know, if you need anything, just say, I'll run errands for you! '
Probably because they took Liang Chuan's money, several workers were a little embarrassed and offered to help.
Liang Chuan asked Li Chuyi to take out another bunch of money from his arms and said, "Okay, help me go to the Chamber of Commerce. If you can invite the shopkeeper there, this bunch of money will be yours!" '
What a grand gesture!
I didn’t catch any fish today, but I made a lot of money by warming up here!
'Please be safe, sir, I'll be right back!' '
Seeing that there was still money to collect, the worker moved more swiftly than before. The figure was soon heard in the darkness. The other workers laughed twice, but no one touched the money. After all, the matter had not been completed for them yet!
'Listening to the official accent, it doesn't sound like a foreign businessman, but rather like the local Xinghua accent! '
Liang Chuan pretended to sigh and said: "To be honest with my brothers, I am a native of Xinghua. My surname is Yang Mingbaxian. I heard that my family was burned down by the Japanese. I came back today specifically to collect the goods in my hands." Sell it, go home and make a comeback! '
Several workers said bitterly: "Master Yang, you don't know the inside story. You were deceived by others. Wherever there are Japanese people, it's all evil done by the government. Xinghua was burned by the government and has nothing to do with the Japanese people." ! '
The 'shocked' expression on Liang Chuan's face became even stronger!
He said to the workers: "How is it possible? Everyone in the world knows this, and people in the government are so bold to commit such evil things!" '
The workers said bitterly: "God damn the dog officer can't do anything. That Xinghua military commander has been sent to Bianjing only a few days after he took office. It depends on how the court tries this case and returns Xinghua." The people are fair, but, in my opinion, this matter has been protected by officials since ancient times. Since they dare to do it, they must not be afraid of getting into trouble. When will officials stand up for the people? '
'That can't be said. There are still good officials in the court, like Mr. Fan and Mr. Han! '
Several workers spat and said, "Do they deserve to be called human beings?" Look at the good things they have done, banning the sea from Haohao. Do you know how many people in Qingyuan are going to run out of food? '
Liang Chuan wanted to say a few more words, but seeing the unkind look on the worker's face, he didn't say a word more.
They are the biggest victims of this new policy of the imperial court!
No matter how the imperial policy changes, the princes sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and receive their salary, which is not less than a copper penny. However, there are more than 100,000 fishermen along the coast, and there are more than 100,000 fishermen in Qingyuan City alone. Living on this piece of sea, their lives have been shortened.
Can they not feel resentment towards the imperial court?
If Yu Gang hadn't stood up for them for several months, they would have gone to Weiyuan Tower and burned down the government office first!
In their eyes, Yu Gang, who had taken bribes and corruption, had become a Da Qingtian who was completely soliciting orders for the people.
Neither ridiculous nor ridiculous.
To see how an official is, one has to make a comprehensive evaluation. Does the person who collects money must be a bad official? Not necessarily.
'I don't know if the sea will open next year. If it doesn't open next year, I think I will have to buy more fishhooks and go fishing on the river! '
The workers said in frustration.
Liang Chuan hummed and asked weakly: "If the court does not open the sea, but a sea ship comes, do you dare to take over?" '
The workers said: "Why don't you dare to take over? Didn't Mr. Yu also let us continue to take over when the sea was banned? If we don't take over, we will starve to death. Does the court and the government want to support us?" '
'Okay, it will get better. If you have this attitude, you will gradually get better in the future. There are still many officials with conscience in the court. When they come down, they will see your thoughts. The official is also a good person. Official, he will make the decision for you! '
The workers didn't know how to answer. They just hoped that there would be such an ending. They had no hatred for the court and no malice towards the government, but they wanted to survive. His wish was so simple, nothing more!
There was a sudden noise in the distance.
When everyone saw it, the laborer who had just left was back!
'Where are the people? '
He Chunsheng was in an anxious mood and chased him to the dock. Liang Chuan was warming up with a few destitute workers around the fire.
The boss was about to blurt out something, but thought it was inappropriate, so he ate it again, looked at Liang Chuan, and only dared to ask: "You're here!" '
The workers recognized Shopkeeper He, who was the helmsman of the largest trading house in Qingyuan and a prominent figure in Qingyuan. He wanted to call Liang Chuan "you", and everyone looked at Liang Chuan with respect in their eyes.
'Have you brought anything to eat? My brothers and I haven't eaten anything yet. It's so cold that we're freezing! '
He Chunsheng was stunned and said stupidly: "I came in a hurry and didn't think about it so much. Why don't you come with me to the store." . '
He Chunsheng glanced at Liang Chuan and knew what he was thinking. He must be doing a favor today.
'Why don't you wait a moment, I'll have someone prepare something and I'll be here soon! '
Several workers did not dare to speak out loud. Looking at He Chunsheng, their status was as humble as a grain of sand!
