Fan Yi did not hide anything and answered directly: "Some go to Liaodong, some go to Dongyi, and some go to Zhou Hu State."
Lu Bu asked hurriedly: "Where does Dongyi refer to?"
Fan Yi replied: "Dongyi is three slightly larger states formed by many small tribes, including Mahan, Chenhan, and Bianhan..."
Lu Bu was overjoyed: It really took no effort at all!
Because he asked again: "Where is the Hu State in this state? Is it the Japanese State?"
Fan Yi said: "No, the Japanese country is still to the east of Hu State in Zhouzhou. Moreover, the land of the Japanese country is barren and its people are not yet civilized, so they rarely go there to do business.
The state of Huzhou is south of Mahan. It is a large island hanging alone on the sea..."
Jeju Island?
Lu Bu wasn't very sure either.
Yin pretended to be very interested and asked: "So there are many countries in Dongyi. What are their populations, what are their specialties, and are they all martial?"
Fan Yi was also a talkative person, and he talked eloquently: "The state of Hu in Zhou was short and had long hair. He wore leather clothes on the upper body and naked lower body. He liked to raise cattle, sheep, pigs and other livestock. He used a small knife to Can be replaced by a sheep.
The Mahan people know how to raise silkworms, farm, and weave silk and cotton cloth..."
Lu Bu listened so attentively that he almost took a small notebook and wrote it down one by one.
Fan Yi talked in vain for an hour, and his mouth became dry. He coughed several times and said, "Marquis Wen, that's all I know. I don't know... do you have anything else to ask?"
Only then did Lu Bu come to his senses and laughed: "It turns out there are so many interesting things! I have learned a lot today.
I really have something else to ask you. Come on, prepare the banquet. I want to have wine and talk with Fan Yi! "
Lu Bu didn't give Fan Yi a chance to refuse. Naturally, Fan Yi didn't dare to offend Lu Bu. He just said: "The villain is just a commoner. How dare I ask for greetings and wine..."
Lu Bu laughed and said: "No need to say this, I am a straight-tempered person, and anyone who can be said to be a friend! Come, let's talk while drinking!"
So he asked how many days it would take to sail to Mahan, Zhouhu and other places, and also asked about shipbuilding here in Langya. How long does it take to build a large ship, how big can it be built at maximum, how many people are needed to operate it, and how much can it load? people.
Fan Yi told the truth one by one.
Lu Bu couldn't help but be disappointed when he heard that it would take months or even years to build a big ship.
However, he still took out a drawing he drew from his arms and said: "Mr. Fan, this is a sketch of a sea ship I drew in my spare time. Take a look and see if you can build it for me?"
Fan Yi took the drawing and looked at it and said: "This... what kind of ship is this? There are so many masts, no oars, and the size is too big. Where can I find such a long and good wood to make the keel?" …
Marquis Wen, I am just a businessman for my master, and I only know a little bit about shipbuilding. I really dare not say that the ship you drew can be built or not! "
Seeing the look of worry on Lu Bu's face, he had no choice but to say, "How about... tomorrow I will call some of the master craftsmen at the dock to talk to Marquis Wen?"
Only then did Lu Bu become happy: "What are you waiting for tomorrow? What are their names and where are they? I'll send someone to invite them now!"
Fan Yi had no choice but to invite some masters in shipbuilding and ship repair.
Several old masters were frightened when they heard that Zhou Mu was going to see him.
But seeing that although Lu Bu was tall and burly, he didn't have any official airs when he was angry, I felt relieved.
Everyone studied it for a long time and finally came to the conclusion: such a ship can be built, but it is difficult to predict how effective it will be in sailing in the sea, how fast it will be, and how maneuverable it will be.
Lu Bu felt a little proud. This was the pattern he drew after Zheng He's treasure ship when he sailed to the West!
Although I can only draw a rough outline, at least it will not be worse than these ships now!
"Okay! Then please trouble some master craftsmen to help me build a boat like this! You can roughly calculate how much it will cost, and I will ask someone to send the money later.
In addition, I will send another thousand strong laborers for you to use. If you need anything else, just ask...
Why not, I will build a shipyard here, and you all will work for me, and the treatment will definitely be much better than what you are getting now! "
Fan Yi didn't expect Lu Bu to be so shameless as to openly poach!
These craftsmen are all slaves of the Mi family!
But Lu Bu's identity is here. Not to mention him, even his master Mi Zhu has to nod and bend down to talk to others when he comes.
Having an idea, Fan Yi said: "What are you waiting for? Why don't you thank Wen Hou for your cultivation!"
From now on, I will serve Wen Hou well and build big ships, and your benefits will be indispensable! "
Several craftsmen nodded in agreement.
Lu Bu glanced at Fan Yi with admiration: This guy has the potential to be a bitch!
Because he said: "That's very good, then I will teach you this! When I see Mi Zhu, I will ask him by the way to see if he is willing to bear the pain and let you follow me!"
"Thank you Marquis Wen for your support!" Fan Yi said with a face of joy.
Lu Bu was not stingy either. As soon as he raised his hand, someone brought him a bag of broken gold. Lu Bu took it and threw it to Fan Yi without even looking at it: "These are for you, you can distribute them among them later!"
Fan Yi fell to the ground and thanked him.
Lu Bu laughed ferociously and said, "Follow me well and I will benefit from you in the future!"
After staying at the beach for a few more days, he had done all the inquiries that needed to be made. He could not help much with the shipbuilding matter, so he simply took the people back to Ju County.
First, Guan Cheng selected a thousand men from the surrendered army and sent them to the port. Lu Bu then invited Xiao Jian.
Without being polite to Xiao Jian, Lu Bu said directly to Xiao Jian: "Xiao Xiang, I went to the beach for a walk this time, and I think it is very interesting to do business overseas.
So on a whim, I built a shipbuilding dock there.
This shipyard requires 1,800 laborers, and I have already made arrangements.
But you also know that I came from afar and brought so many people with me. Where did I get so much food and grass?
So I came here with a shy face and wanted to borrow some food from Xiao Xiang for emergency use.
Let’s talk about it first, I’m borrowing it! When I get to Pengcheng, I will definitely return the food in full after I have collected it! "
Xiao Jian smiled as if he were crying: "Marquis Wen is too polite, why can't I borrow it?
Is it just food and drink for a thousand people? Although Langya Country is not very wealthy, it can still feed a thousand people!
Besides, with Marquis Wen here, the security of Langya Kingdom will be guaranteed, so it’s only right to bring out some food!
Marquis Wen, don't say anything like borrowing and repaying, or you'll be disgraced! "
Xiao Jian also knew that Lu Bu was just being polite to him when he borrowed food.
Even if Lu Bu really said he wanted to pay it back, would he dare to ask for it?
It's better to be more generous, maybe you can still sell well in front of Lu Bu.
Lu Bu pretended to insist: "Hey! Although we are superiors and subordinates, this is my private matter, how can it be compared with official matters? I have to pay it back! I have to pay it back!"
While he was being modest, Chen Gong coughed at the door.
Xiao Jian knew what was going on, and said hurriedly: "Marquis Wen thinks there are still urgent matters. If there are no other orders, I will resign first."
Lu Bu nodded and said, "I'll leave it to you to take care of the food for the dock workers!"
After Xiao Jian left, Chen Gong whispered: "My lord, we just received a tip that Tao Qian is leading a force of about 30,000 people to the north!"
