Bailang went to the dock of the industrial park before dawn to guard it. This was the first time he went to the dock to stare at something in person so solemnly. Mainly because it was too important and he was worried that something would go wrong.
"Are you all ready?"
"When I go back to the knife, everything is ready. I have checked it four times, and there is absolutely nothing wrong." Zhang Shun seemed very calm. Not only has he seen the big scene, but also because he knows the situation in his hands most clearly, and he is the one who is personally checking it. He knows best if there are any problems.
"Where are those goods?"
"The truck has been loaded and waiting in the cargo yard outside the dock. There are soldiers from the military all around. Our people can only take a look from a distance, and they will be interrogated if they stop for a long time, so there is no way to know the situation there in detail. .”
"It's normal. Those are all ordnance and consumables. It's not surprising that the garrison is keeping a close eye on them. Let's just ensure that they are loaded onto the ship and sailed away smoothly."
After the two chatted for a few words, Bailang saw the light on the guidance lighthouse flash twice in the distance, and then heard the sound of the ship's horn before it docked.
"Coming!" Zhang Shun exclaimed in a low voice, then confessed to Bai Lang, and then hurriedly ran to the edge of the dock and began to sit down and direct Lifu on the dock to start the official preparations. Then it was time for him to get busy.
Almost at the same time, the carriages and horses at the cargo yard also began to move. Large trucks carrying heavy ordnance began to arrive at the dock, and then under guidance, they entered different berths in batches to wait for the large ship to arrive.
In fact, under normal circumstances, this kind of "strictly coordinated" loading and unloading is not done at the dock. Because it's completely unnecessary. After the ship docks, many people will choose to rest for a while, which can be as short as an hour or two, or as long as half a day. Moreover, loading and unloading is a troublesome task. It requires sufficient strength and experience. Once there is a lot of cargo, it also involves sorting out the cargo hold on the ship. It also takes a lot of time to sort out all the cargo.
But this time is not an ordinary situation. This is the first time that the industrial park dock directly loads ordnance. In the past, it had to be transported to Beicheng dock and then loaded onto the ship. That way it will take one to two days longer than loading the ship directly here in the industrial park.
In other words, the transportation of ordnance is now starting to take care of every day more and less.
Of course, if the wharf in the industrial park is not enough to meet the conditions for rapid shipment, then this time will be the last time, and then it will be transferred back to Beicheng Wharf.
At first glance, this matter seems to be completely harmful to Bailang. Because it will expose the dock of the industrial park to more people's eyes, it will bring some hidden dangers to the black market transactions he secretly operates.
Moreover, the volume of ordnance transportation is not small, and it will also occupy berths, forcing the terminal to continue to increase investment. Lifu and Chema also need to expand their scale. The military will not pay much money in this regard, and they will be lucky not to lose money.
But Bailang was not just settling these two accounts in his mind, he also had other accounts to settle. As long as it is beneficial overall, he will do it. Even if he suffers a small loss in a certain small aspect, it is not unbearable.
Bailang's abacus is that if the dock in the industrial park can start directly loading and unloading ordnance, then a new warehouse for ordnance will be built in the industrial park. In other words, he has more opportunities. Although this is not directly good news for him, it is also a rare opportunity.
While Bai Lang was thinking about it, the dock was already very busy. Trumpets and shouts, as well as the rattling sounds of the cantilever, came one after another. You can vaguely see Zhang Shun jumping up and down among them. Even Wang Lin, who was in charge of the black market and disguised as Lifu, couldn't help but sweat profusely along with them.
Fortunately, this was the first time, so the army didn't push too hard. The time given was one and a half hours. When it got daylight, all the ordnance on the dock was boarded. The dull sound of the horn sounded, and large ships began to leave the shore, heading south smoothly.
At this time, Zhang Shuncai, who was soaked in sweat, came over to Bailang with a smile on his face.
"Zudao, everything goes well!"
"Well, thank you for your hard work. Tell all the guys that your monthly salary will be increased by 10% this month. In addition, you can start to prepare more for the carriages, horses and labor. If this trip is successful, this should be the norm in the army in the future. . You can’t be so busy every day that you don’t have much time to spare, right? Moreover, the berths at the back pier need to be expanded, and you still have too few manpower.”
Hearing Bai Lang talk about this, the original smile on Zhang Shun's face suddenly fell.
"Zudao, in this situation, it may be difficult to find manpower."
Bai Lang was naturally aware of Zhang Shun's worries, and he enlightened: "When the strong labor force is gone, you can find a farmer's wife in her thirties! Many of the laborers in your hands are the ones who take care of their families, and those women are not as strong as Her husband’s family can also help with towing and unloading light cargo. And her husband’s family is also at the dock, so there won’t be any rumors.”
"Ah? Is this possible?" Zhang Shun has been working in the carriage and horse racing industry for decades and has never heard of this method. He suddenly felt that it sounded reasonable, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt that it was unreliable. So I can't make up my mind.
Bailang smiled and said: "Try it. Women definitely do not mean that they are weak, nor can they only stay at home. Their power is also very powerful, but it is just suppressed. Besides, you are doing good things. If a family Both of them can make money, and the young and old in the family can survive. Especially in such a difficult time right now."
"Okay, I understand, I will definitely try what Zuodao said."
"Oh, by the way, this is the water money deed you had before. I don't think it is necessary to hold it anymore. You can take it and burn it yourself. From now on, you will be the owner of the knife shop." Bai Lang said as he took it from his arms After handing Zhang Shun a contract document, he smiled even more happily when he saw the other person's stunned expression.
"Zhang Shun, thank you for your kindness!" Thousands of words could be said in this sentence, and then Zhang Shun knelt down and kowtowed to Bai Lang. He knew very well that from this moment on, he was no longer a long-term worker like selling himself, but was officially regarded as one of Bailang's own. And in today's world, being able to enter a place like a knife studio where we can hug each other and keep warm is a good thing that many people would never even dream of.
Bai Lang accepted the other's kneeling with a smile, then helped him up and patted the other's shoulder, asking him to do well in the future. He is not worried about Zhang Shun's rebellion. After all, they are all people who have been exposed to the black market. Where can they go? Don't want to die?
Zhang Shun kowtowed and left with a smile on his face, but Bai Lang had guests coming behind him.
"Bai Zuodao is so considerate of his subordinates. No wonder Dongcheng Knife Hall is prospering under Bai Zuodao's management, which is enviable!"
Bailang turned around, smiled at the two old men walking behind him and replied, "How come these two old gentlemen have time to stroll along the river today?"
(End of chapter)
