Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

Most of the fish on the first boat were caught, and the crew used wooden poles to carry the buckets to a cool place to avoid exposing the fish to the sun.

Some people looked over here curiously.

Diwu Tanwei was silent, and held out the document in his right hand. "Grandfather said that if you don't want to buy a boat, you can also... rent one."

"Oh——" Yu Shizhang understood, "There is another trick."

In fact, this is not a back-up plan.

Yu Shizhang knew that from the beginning to the end, the Fifth Na Zheng only had this one trick.

Shen Zheng didn't say anything and didn't take the document.

It would be better for her not to interfere in the fight between the old guys.

Yu Shizhang paused for a moment, then turned to ask Shen Zheng, "We are going to Beijing by boat. Isn't that... a bit unfair to my health?"

Most of the canal ships were cargo ships, which could carry anything, including rice, flour, grain, oil, timber, stone and ore. Moreover, the crew members were not picky and just wanted a small cabin to sleep in. Who would demand good food and accommodation?

The cabins were damp and almost dark. Even the better cabins could only guarantee basic living conditions. Everyone had to eat and go to the toilet together.

Yu Shizhang thought for a while and then said, "You and Nan Shuqianzhi are both girls. I am afraid that you will not live comfortably. There is no need for you to endure the hardship. Don't you think...right?"

Shen Zheng lowered her eyes and thought carefully for a while.

She had lived a hard life, Nan Shu was also a tough girl, not to mention Feng Qianzhi, who had no idea where she would end up after following Li Shiyuan.

Therefore, among all the people who went to Beijing, they were not necessarily the only ones who felt "uncomfortable living".

But apparently Yu Shizhang needed an excuse.

Shen Zheng nodded honestly, "If we can travel more comfortably, then when we arrive in Shangjing, we will be full of energy and look good, so that we can better meet His Majesty and congratulate the Queen Mother on her birthday."

"I think so too." Yu Shizhang took the document, glanced at it, and said with an ambiguous smile: "Okay, I will rent these two ships. But little girl, this cannot be considered as the fifth family's gift to Tongan County."

Diwu Tanwei recalled the letter from his grandfather.

"You are right. These two ships are gifts from you to Tong'an County. The fifth company is just a ship leasing company."

The product was released, but the company didn't gain any fame. This was also within Diwu Nazheng's expectations.

After all, Tongan County needed a reason, a legitimate reason, to accept the two ships.

"Giving things away" and "renting things" are obviously two different things. No matter who the ship actually belongs to, in the eyes of the world, these two ships still belong to the fifth company, and that is enough.

Renting a boat at the dock is a natural thing, and no one can hold Tongan County responsible.

After putting away the boat leasing documents, Yu Shizhang became interested and called Shen Zheng and the others, saying with a smile: "Let's go up and take a look at the gift that I have leased to Tong'an County."

There is nothing interesting about the transport ship. What really makes people curious is the building ship.

As the name suggests, a tower ship has a tower on it.

The building does not need to be very tall; a two-story building is also a building. But if you want to build a building on a ship, the cost will naturally go up.

Because it carries a "tower", the center of gravity of a tower ship is not as stable as that of a transport ship, and it cannot withstand large waves, so tower ships mostly sail on inland rivers.

But the advantages of the tower ship are also obvious.

A few hundred years ago, tower ships were often used in warfare because of their high floors and good visibility, and were also called "warships."

To put it simply, it is easier to shoot arrows and throw stones from a boat, from high to low, with correct aim and steady shooting.

However, as the country became more divided and united, there were fewer wars in the river basins, and tower ships were gradually no longer used in wars.

Being tall also has its advantages. The higher you stand, the farther you can see.

As times change, people are more adept at enjoying themselves and seeking out sights to see, so the tower ships gradually became pleasure boats.

The living facilities on the ship became more and more complete. The living cabins of the building ship were no longer as damp as those of the grain boats. Instead, they were built in the "small building" and had at least one transparent side for light. There were also luxurious rooms with light on three sides and independent toilets inside.

The deck of a ship is an excellent place to enjoy the scenery - put out the lounge chairs and a tea table with a recessed groove, how can you not enjoy it?

When I got tired of lying down, I asked the crew to bring a fishing rod. I leaned against the railing and cast the hook. Whether I could catch a fish depended entirely on luck.

If you don't want to fish by hook, you can also use a net.

Once the fishing net is cast, it follows the boat. The net is set out at night and pulled up in the morning, and the catch is full.

I think it would be quite pleasant.

The fifth family was very considerate. They had ready-made captains and crew members on board. Shen Zheng talked to them and expressed her concern that they had families and did not come to Tongan County voluntarily.

But they all said, "We came here voluntarily, Master Shen. The boss said your place is good, and we fought hard to be selected. Please don't reject us."

According to the Fifth Nazheng's statement, these crew members still belong to the Fifth Family.

"What about your family?" Shen Zheng asked.

"In the cabin," said the crew member. "The boss chose us because we have no ties back home and our spouses can work on the ship. If we have children, we can raise them as crew members and they can come with us on the ship!"

Only then did Shen Zheng see that there were several figures in the cabin, being led towards this side.

When everyone arrived, they stood on the deck with their heads down, their eyes fixed on the tips of their shoes. Among them was a boy and a girl, both of whom looked less than ten years old.

Shen Zheng glanced at the Fifth Tanwei and said to the crew, "There are houses at the dock. You can live in the village from now on. If the county needs to send out ships, you can follow the ships. If the county does not send out ships, you can work at the dock and help train some talents for the county."

Everyone still didn't dare to look at Shen Zheng and nodded their heads.

Shen Zheng asked them to go their separate ways and called the Fifth Tanwei to the fence.

The river was rushing rapidly, creating layer upon layer of white foam, which was then swallowed up by the river water the next moment.

"Are they slaves?" Shen Zheng asked.

"Yes...he is a civilian." Diwu Tanwei paused, "but he is employed by the Diwu family for life, and so are his descendants."

Slavery in disguise.

Shen Zheng was silent for a moment. Before she could speak, Diwu Tanwei said, "But from now on, they will be people of Tongan Wharf. The Diwu family will no longer interfere in their lives."

Shen Zheng nodded.

In the early days of the wharf, some experienced old people were indeed needed, but since these people had already come to Tongan County, they would enjoy the same treatment as Tongan County citizens in the future.

In fact, they are also the "talents" on the ship, unique talents.

Shen Zheng called the captain over again and began to "paint the cake": "You are all capable people..."

The first sentence she said rendered the captain speechless, and hesitant for a moment.

Is it a skill if they don't get sick on a boat?

"Since you have come to Tongan County, you should work hard and live well. If you want to be a Tongan County citizen in the future, you can apply to the county government. And the two children..."

In the distance, two tanned and ignorant kids were blinking their eyes at Shen Zheng.

"You should talk to their parents. All children in Tongan County need to attend enlightenment classes. They need to be able to hold a pen and learn to read."