Great Song Pirate

Chapter 178 Charity Hall (180th monthly ticket plus update)
After getting the news, those merchants who had been suffocated for a long time took action immediately. The already deserted pier became lively overnight. Those sailors and boatmen who had been idle for a long time were in their respective shopkeepers. Under the greeting of everyone, they used the docks one after another and began to arrange the ships. All the docks were busy. The goods hoarded by the merchants were carried to the boats by people like ants, and the docks were full of chaos.

The ships loaded with cargo set sail one after another and headed for the sea. These ships poured out of Hangzhou Bay one after another like a thousand sails racing, making Hangzhou Bay extremely busy in the past few days.

Xu Yi has heard about this matter for a long time, because the two merchants who booked the ship at his shipyard are related to the government, they went to the shipyard a few days in advance to urge the delivery of the ship they ordered, and paid the full balance. The field was already lively before getting the news. The craftsmen were running around to find the former subordinates. Those who could not be found went to the craftsmen who were idle. It started to unfold. Although it was somewhat hectic, everyone had a smile on their faces. After all, in this way, their future eating problems were solved again.

But Xu Yi didn't ask too much about the shipyard. Instead, he handed over the shipyard to Xue Tu, and he started busy with new things.

He bought another manor near the river outside the city of Hangzhou. In fact, this manor was bought by him in name, but in fact he just borrowed it, because the owner of the manor is Li Mingshan, and he bought it from a grain merchant. They bought a large amount of food they hoarded due to the closure of the sea at a low price, and erected a plaque of a charity hall outside Zhuangzi to take care of those homeless children.

The Li family and Xue Tu were greatly surprised by Xu Yi's sudden move. After all, Xu Yi's identity behind the scenes is there. No matter how he is considered a pirate, it is understandable to engage in some legitimate business, but for him to do charity But they couldn't figure it out, so they found Xu Yi together and raised objections to him.

"I think this matter is a bit inappropriate for the head of the family. Although we are also born as poor people, I also feel sorry for those children, but after all, we are doing this kind of business, and we are not good people. Although we have some savings, we can't do this. Toss! Our savings are all brought back by the brothers on the island in exchange for their lives! And what can these children do when they grow up? If this thing is just for fame, I think it is better not to do it! "Xue Tu, who has always been very supportive of Xu Yi, finally expressed his opposition this time.

Now that the Li family has become closer to Xu Yi and the others, they no longer regard themselves as outsiders, so they treat the affairs of Dulong Island as their own, especially since they already know about the changes in Dulong Island and Xu Yi's current situation. It is the head of Dulong Island, so I think it is time to remind Xu Yi. At this time, Li Mingshan also cupped his hands and said: "Master Xu! If you want to say that this matter is also about your Dulong Island, I, Li, should not say it. Yes, but we are also considered friends, so I will take the liberty to say my opinion. What we people do is just seeking profit. Although these orphans are pitiful, there are tens of thousands of orphans like this in Hangzhou alone There are many more, although you are doing good deeds, the cost may be very huge! Is it possible for Dulong Island to support such a huge cost at present? Please think twice about this matter!"

Li Mutian also nodded. Although he admired Xu Yi's decision, after all, he is a businessman, and he still sees a profit in his eyes. This matter is obviously a business that only pays but not makes a profit. He really can't figure it out. Why did this idea come up all of a sudden.

But Lin Xiong and Li Bo, who were sitting on the side, did not speak. Lin Xiong used to follow Fang La in the uprising, and most of these orphans were children left by Fang La's old tribe. Every time he saw these orphans wandering around, he would Involuntarily thinking of those brothers who were killed by the government and those who died in battle, Xu Yi's doing this can be said to be in line with his wishes. Although he is a little puzzled, he still supports and admires Xu Yi from the heart.

But Li Bo is different from his thinking. After following Xu Yi for so long, he has never seen Xu Yi act unconsciously on impulse. Since Xu Yi wants to do this, there must be his reasons, and he will definitely not be aimless. I'm afraid this time it's not just a simple sympathy for these children, there must be a reason behind it!He didn't object, just waiting for Xu Yi to give them a reasonable explanation.

Only that Shui Sheng strongly agreed with Xu Yi's decision. Seeing everyone's objections at this time, he finally couldn't help but said: "I think this matter is done well by the master. I also didn't have a father since I was a child, and I have been begging for it since I was a child." Fan, knowing the hardships of these children, if Jin Dazhang’s family hadn’t taken me in later, I’m afraid I would have died of starvation. Although we are in this business, we haven’t done many evil things. This thing is also doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, I don’t know how many children it can save!”

After he finished speaking, Xue Tu glared at him. After all, Shuisheng was just a small leader, and there was no room for him to speak here. Shuisheng also knew that he had talked too much, so he quickly bowed his head and stepped aside.

Xu Yi was still smiling and waiting for everyone to finish speaking before he said: "I know this decision will definitely not be understood by everyone, so I will explain to you now why I came up with this idea! Doing this thing Before, I thought about it a lot. If I just felt sorry for these children, I might not do it. What is it?"

Xu Yi's question was really difficult for them, and several people quickly summed it up in their hearts. Now Dulong Island can basically be said to have everything they want. There are fields on the island, soap workshops, and ship repairing berths. Tailoring workshops, whaling, and water cats and Wang Feng who are working outside. Now they have a foothold on land and bought two boat yards. Now they want to eat and drink, If you want a boat and a boat, basically there should be nothing missing!So they looked at each other for a long time and finally shook their heads, feeling that there was nothing missing.

Seeing everyone shaking their heads, Xu Yi also shook his head and said: "You are wrong, we still lack a lot of things, but what we lack the most is people!"

"Lack of people? Why are we short of people? On our island, counting the people from Shuimao's side, I'm afraid there are no fewer than three thousand brothers! Including the family members on the island, the total number is no less than six thousand. How could it be? Is there a shortage of people?" Xue Tu was a little puzzled by Xu Yi's words, so he asked.

"It's really good. We seem to have a lot of people now, but how many people can there be in such a big sea? It's just a drop in the ocean in the sea. It's nothing at all. We can't just focus on the things in front of us now. , I have said a long time ago that the Song Dynasty is surrounded by powerful enemies, and the war in the north is raging. It is only a matter of time before the world becomes chaotic. If there is a chaotic world one day, what can we do with only these 3000 people? Moreover, our territory is getting bigger and bigger now, and we feel that we are already stretched in terms of employing people, and there will be more places to employ people in the future. How to solve this problem? We can’t rely entirely on going to sea to recruit those small groups of pirates to grow. Let's do it! It's not impossible to do this, but after too many forces integrate into our island, something will inevitably happen after a long time. After all, people's hearts are separated from each other, and everyone's ideas are different, but these children are different. There is only one way to die, we gave them a way to live, when they grow up, they will definitely be absolutely loyal to us, after having these children, they will become the backbone of our island sooner or later, even if there is chaos, we will not There is nothing to be afraid of, now you should understand my painstaking efforts!" Xu Yi explained to everyone.

After listening to Xu Yi's words, everyone finally understood Xu Yi's painstaking efforts. Lin Xiong was the first to get up and knelt down on one knee and clasped his fists and said: "The subordinates know the good intentions of the big master. Lin Xiong is the representative of those children. Thank you! No matter what you think, you have always given these children a way to survive, thank you Lin Xiong!"

Xu Yi quickly reached out to help Lin Xiong. He knew Lin Xiong's background and his feelings for these children, so he didn't want to tell him to sit down.

Xue Tu felt a little ashamed, but this time he was a little eager for quick success, and didn't think deeply about it at all, but Xu Yi was planning everything for the future of Dulong Island, and he was a little embarrassed by his long-term vision. , After hesitating for a while, he got up and said: "I, Xue Tu, was convinced. I only saw what was in front of me, and it was not as far away as the master thought. It seems that I am an old bastard! How else can you say that you are a master?" Master! Please forgive Xue Tu for his rude words just now!"

Xu Yi smiled and said: "Brother Xue is just laughing at me, Xu Yi. I can be what I am today, isn't it because of everyone's praise that I can be what I am today? It is also necessary to think more! Our Dulong Island has always been Don’t talk about it, just say what you want to say, it’s all for the good of our island, what can’t you say? Hehe, brother Xue is serious!”

"Okay! Mr. Xu really has a long-term vision and thought of so many things. Then I, an outsider, have nothing to say. I can only describe my feelings with admiration, yes! Although the world seems to be a little more stable now , but if the current Holy Majesty continues to act like this, I think it will be a matter of time before the world is in chaos. It is really not easy for Master Xu to plan for a rainy day. I bought it, but it has been of no use, so I just take it and use it. If there is not enough space, you can talk to me again, and I will find a way! And I also took out the old stone rice, which is my best. Make up your mind!" After listening to Xu Yi's explanation, Li Mingshan made up his mind to build a good relationship with this Xu Yi. Very busy!

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