Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

The second in command knelt down and said, "Miss, from now on, whatever you say is what will be done. We on this island will all obey your orders."

They had been pirates on this island for most of their lives, and they thought that their descendants would be trapped in this small place.

But Bai Wanwan said that she could find a way to get them to go to the border to take the imperial examination, so that they could get rid of their bandit status and become good citizens, and there was hope that they would pass the imperial examination in the future.

It's like the road to heaven has been paved at their feet.

The first and second in command looked at each other, throwing away their previous hesitation, and knelt down with a plop.

They all have children. Who doesn't want their children to leave this miserable island, go to a decent place to study and live a stable life?

Bai Wanwan looked at the two people kneeling on the ground and asked slowly, "How many people are there on your island?"

The eldest master hurriedly raised his head and replied, his voice trembling: "Miss, including the elderly, the weak, women and children, there are more than 1,200 people in total."

He paused, a look of worry on his face:

"The entire island relies on one well for survival, and the water supply from that well is pitifully small, so fresh water resources have always been tight.

If you don't mind, I'll take you to have a look."

Bai Wanwan nodded in agreement and soon arrived at the well.

The well looked quite old, with the well curb worn smooth. Next to it stood an old wooden sign that read "Dragon King Well."

The people on the island regard this well as a life-saving root, and even its name is full of awe.

Sure enough, I saw women queuing up in groups of three or four carrying buckets of water. Most of the buckets were only half full, which seemed to indicate that the water supply was really limited.

Bai Wanwan turned to look at the accompanying well digger and pointed around and said:

"Master, can you take a look at any other places on this island where we can dig wells?

Get more water, especially from the wasteland, to solve the problem of drinking water first.

We should also look for land with better soil quality and suitable for growing crops, so that they can grow their own food and no longer have to suffer."

The old man responded, squatted down, dug up the soil beside the well, and twisted it. From time to time, he bent down to check the ground for wetness, muttering to himself, "This place is a little lower, maybe there is shallow water."

"That piece of soil looks like it has some humus in it. Maybe it can be used to grow corn."

The eldest and second-in-command also hurriedly followed, not daring to breathe, just hoping to dig a few more wells and cultivate a few more fields.

This is a more practical way of making a living than scientific research.

The old master pulled away the grass, and the dirt underneath got a little muddy on his fingers:

"This is great! Look at this soil; it can be squeezed into a ball, and even when it's loose it doesn't clump. It's sandy loam.

The wind is strong on the island, and this depression just blocks the wind. If we dig a well to bring water here, we won't be able to grow rice.

Planting sorghum and beans will definitely work, and the yield might even be higher than on the slopes."

He pointed to a wasteland near the reefs and shook his head:

"That piece of land won't do. There are too many broken rocks in the soil, so it can't retain water, and nothing will grow well.

On the other hand, there is an open space at the edge of the forest in the middle. The leaves under the trees have fallen for many years, and the soil is very fertile!

We need to dig up the tree roots first, then reclaim the land and grow some vegetables and grains to provide food for the people on the island."

The old master went into the woods, squatted down and pushed aside the thick fallen leaves, saying:

"This piece of land is of good quality, with loose and fertile soil and sufficient moisture, making it perfect for growing medicinal herbs.

If such a large area is connected and can be scaled up, I will look for the location of the well."

Soon he pointed to several places along the edge of the forest and on the slope:

"We can dig wells in these places. Let's start with this one at the bottom of the slope. We should be able to get water in a day.

If you are busy, just leave me here and I will start working with my apprentice."

Bai Wanwan nodded, turned to the crowd behind him and said, "Not only will Master stay, but these one hundred plus people will stay too."

He pointed to one of them and introduced him, "This is the manager of the island from now on.

There are also a few experienced farmers who are good at farming, so it would be perfect for them to take care of the land.”

The turbaned steward stepped forward, looking a little awkward but sincere.

"I have been farming for decades and have been working with the land since I was a child.

Please take care of them in the future. Let's dig this well first, and tomorrow I'll take them to cultivate some land suitable for planting."

The head of the household sighed and said, "But we don't have enough food here to eat, so how can we have extra grain for seeds?"

Bai Wanwan said lightly:

“Don’t worry about the seeds, I have them all ready.

Not only grain seeds, but also a lot of vegetable seeds and medicinal seeds, enough for you to start planting.

Then I'll keep two more oxen for plowing."

The boss and his men were shocked to find that Bai Wanwan's boat really had everything. Soon they saw two ox carts loaded with grain being driven over.

Bai Wanwan didn't stay long as there was still plenty of food on the boat. At that time, she considered that she might need cows after arriving there, so she brought five cows with her, as they didn't take up much space anyway.

There is more food in the granary on this ship, and Bai Wanwan's manager does his job efficiently and effectively.

He was an expert in planting and had received professional training, so he started working on it in a big way right from the start.

First, he led people to dig wells according to the location chosen by the master. Within two days, water appeared in the two wells, and clear springs gurgled out.

Next came the land reclamation. The manager used a whip to mark the area on the wasteland and directed everyone to weed and level the soil.

The people on the island were probably looking forward to better days, so they were very cooperative and did whatever they were asked to do. In just a few days, they had cleaned up the wasteland.

Then the oxen were brought in to plow the fields, and the plowed soil turned out moist black, revealing a sense of vitality.

The manager then led people to sow grain seeds and various vegetable seeds.

The eldest master stood at the edge of the field, twirling his beard and nodding. He turned to the steward and sighed, "I never expected a girl this young to have such ability. What is your young lady's background?"

The steward glanced at him calmly, his tone light but weighty:

"My young lady is the eldest princess. If you serve her well, you will have a good life.

My young lady is kindhearted. As long as you are obedient and have no evil intentions, she will never treat you unfairly."

The second in command's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly clasped his fists and bowed:

"Thank you for the information, Manager! We have finally found a way to survive!

From now on, you won’t have to make a living as a pirate anymore!”

Business here was going very well, while Bai Wanwan had also reached the worst-hit area in the southern border, where heavy rain was still pouring.

In the distant village, only half of the roof was visible. The accumulated water was deep enough to cover the waterline of the small boat. The muddy yellow water waves carried broken wood and grass debris and surged into the distance.

Bai Wanwan sat on the swaying boat and sighed softly:

“The rain hasn’t stopped yet, and I don’t know how many people will be drowned.

We can’t wait any longer, we have to find a solution quickly and go take a look closer first.”

Zhiwei, who was standing next to her, looked at her with a look of worry on her face. She couldn't help but advise, "Miss, why don't we wait a little longer? The rain is so heavy and the wind is so strong. It's really dangerous to go deep into the southern border. What if..."