Transmigrating To The Ancient Times With Lu's Convenience

Chapter 163

Qin Ming nodded, "Yes, Magistrate Lu wants to organize a large fleet."

Han Feng was confused. "Why would His Lordship want to build a fleet?"

"Magistrate Lu plans to open a few restaurants here, so he needs fresh ingredients," Qin Ming said.

Han Feng was a little surprised. "Just because of that? You can always fresh materials in the fish market!"

Qin Ming thought to himself, 'His Lordship's mind is unfathomable. I really have no idea whether that's the only reason or not, or maybe he just wants to help out those fishmen?'

Qin Ming waved his hand and said, "His Lordship has his considerations. We don't have to know why."

Qin Ming took Han Feng to the seaside. Lu Lin enclosed a piece of land at the seaside and many people were busy building houses. Lu Lin had no problem looking for construction workers in Fish Cabin County.

"The houses are really well built!" said Han Feng.

Qin Ming smiled and said, "They do look good, don't they? These houses are called dormitory, they are for people who join the fleet. Fishermen who join the fleet can live on one of the dormitories, but they might have to share the room with someone else, each room will hold five to six people. They can apply for a private room if they have a family though."

Han Feng asked curiously, "What do you need to do to join the fleet?"

Qin Ming glanced at Han Feng and said, "After joining the fleet, you need to hand over twenty percent of the fish that you have fished. There will be an assessment every month. If you don't pay enough fish, you will be disqualified from staying in the dormitory."

Han Feng nodded and said, "Sounds fair!"

"We will record how much each fisherman has handed in, and the top ones can apply for their own dormitory as well," Qin Ming said.

Han Feng blinked and said, "That's such good news."

Qin Ming nodded and said, "Yes."

"Then, Brother Qin, can I join the fleet?"

Qin Ming nodded, "Yes, of course! However, I'm going to take the liberty to deduct Xiao Zhou's treatment fee first even though His Lordship didn't mention a thing, sounds fair?"

Han Feng hurriedly said, "Of course, of course. I was going to offer it anyways, I'm already deeply grateful for His Lordship's kindness, paying my debt what I should do."

"Perfect. Would you like to go back and ask your friends if they are willing to join the fleet?"

Han Feng nodded and said, "I will, but I'm afraid not many people are willing to come, we fishermen have our own circles."

Qin Ming nodded and said, "That's fine, it takes time to change people's mind."

Lu Lin was still new in the Fish Cabin county and people were not familiar with Lu Lin. They suddenly heard that Lu Lin wanted to build a fleet, so they probably wanted to wait and see in case they suffered losses.

If they were still in Sha County, all Magistrate Lu needed to do was to raise his hand and issue a rousing call, and then people would flock to them, elbowing their way through and pushing others aside to get the chance to work for Magistrate Lu.

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With Han Feng's promotion, coupled with the temptation of housing on the shore, a few fishermen joined Lu Lin's fleet.

Most of the people who joined the fleet had young children at home. They were worried about the children with the arrival of rainy season.

Qin Ming walked into the county yamen with a bright smile on his face.