Before Cao Shu returned to Shouchun, Sima Yi had already conveyed military orders to various places on his behalf, demanding that the defenders be wary of Liu Bei sending troops from Xuzhou to invade.

Pang Tong led the main force from Lujiang and will also arrive in Huainan.

Lingyun Pavilion has also been built in Shouchun.

Before Pang Tong returned, Sima Yi had already led 10,000 soldiers to Zhongli, looking at Liu Bei from Xuzhou from afar.

Shouchun Lingyun Pavilion.

Cao Shu stood on the terrace on the top floor, looking into the distance, and the manager of Lingyun Pavilion bowed his head and stood behind him.

"The Lingyun Pavilion here is more powerful than Xu Du." Cao Shuo said: "I thought it would take a long time to build it, but I didn't expect it to be completed so quickly."

"Although the construction was fast, Shouchun was really business too depressed." said the manager of Lingyun Pavilion: "If this continues, it will not be a solution."

"I want Lingyun Pavilion here to attract foreign merchants and develop Shouchun as soon as possible." Cao Shuo said: "I want you to find ways to make this place a prosperous place, rather than being as devastated as it is now."

"It always takes some time to do business." said the manager of Lingyun Pavilion: "There is nothing to sell elsewhere near Shouchun. Although the mountains are rich in Ganoderma lucidum and other medicinal materials, there are many other places, and it cannot be sold at a good price when transported elsewhere."

"Is there anything else besides medicinal materials?" Cao Shu asked again.

The manager of Lingyun Pavilion shook his head: "Aquatic products and some nearby specialties are not suitable for long-distance transportation, and it is impossible for merchants to come here for those who want to come."

Cao Shu frowned, his face a little unfair.

A good cook cannot cook without rice.

There is nothing to use nearby. Even if he urges Lingyun Pavilion to manage the business, it is impossible to drive Shouchun business in a very short time.

"Young Master, I have a way." said the manager of Lingyun Pavilion: "It's just that the investment is too great, I'm afraid you are the young master."

"What do you need to invest as much as you need?" Cao Shuo asked.

"The Huai River passes between Shouchun and Xia Cai, and there are tributaries such as Feishui across it." The manager of Lingyun Pavilion said: "No matter where merchants are, as long as they sell goods, they must go through water and land. If a commercial ferry can be built in Shouchun."

Speaking of this, the manager of Lingyun Pavilion did not dare to continue talking.

As long as you are adjacent to the river, there are ferries everywhere.

Ferries are often used to cross people. During wartime, they are used as ports for crossing rivers, and are provided to merchants for use. This is just a small function.

No one has ever done this before building a commercial ferry.

"Yes." Cao Shuo said: "Huainan has developed water and land shipping. It would be a pity if it is not used. As long as it can attract more merchants to use the ferry here, even if there are no available resources, the place can flourish."

"That's what I mean." said the manager of Lingyun Pavilion: "It is specially opened for merchants to develop Shouchun, Xiacai and other places into concentrated areas for goods and to open up markets in the city. It will be possible to prosper in less than two years."

"What else should I do?" Cao Shuo asked.

"Guard." said the manager of Lingyun Pavilion: "Specially protecting the escorts of merchants. To put it unpleasantly, thieves emerge from poor mountains and rivers. Huainan is too poor. Although the people here are simple, some of them must have taken risks in order to get wealth."

"If there is such a person, there will be no mercy." Cao Shuo said: "I give them food, clothes, and build new villages for them, not to make them thieves! I will give them the next order, no matter who dares to harass merchants, no matter what the reason or reason, will be killed!"

"If the young master really gave this order, merchants from all over the country will definitely choose Huainan as a transit or just sell goods here." The manager of Lingyun Pavilion said: "In addition to the ferry and guards, just open up a market in the city."

"Of course we need to open up a market." Cao Shuo said: "The street market is a street market. Shouchun and Xiacai must open up a large market that specializes in merchants' exchanges and sales."

"With the support of the young master, I believe that within two years, Huainan will definitely become the pearl on the banks of the Huai River." The manager of Lingyun Pavilion said: "If the young master has made a decision, I will arrange for someone to do it."

"Go!" Cao Shu said: "The order to support business will be issued soon."

The manager of Lingyun Pavilion left.

"Young Master, do you really want to build a commercial ferry in Huainan?" After the Lingyun Pavilion manager left, Cai Ji whispered: "The merchants are just some untouchables. Although they are rich, they are never valued by the court."

"It is precisely because it is not valued that many places cannot develop." Cao Shuo said: "Huainan Lujiang and other places are not very crowded now, and the land is still sufficient. Once the population increases, the land here is not enough to support many people. What do I have to rely on to support so many people? Rely on money! Use money to buy more food from other places, otherwise we and the people will have to wait to starve."

"Since the young master is worried that there is not enough food, why don't you open more land for the people to cultivate?" Cai Ji said in a daze: "There are many mountains in Huainan, if they are all opened."

"All it is opened, and nothing will be left here." Cao Shuo said: "There is not much land, and if the vegetation is destroyed, I will be a sinner for the ages. With the conditions here, I am afraid that only pigs will focus on developing agriculture here that does not have any advantages at all."

Turning his head to look at Cai Ji, Cao Shu said, "The grain produced in the land here is just used to compensate for insufficient storage. Although the two sides of the Jianghuai River are a land of fish and rice, you are really teasing me when developing agriculture here."

"Young Master Yan Chong, how dare I tease you?" Cai Ji replied tremblingly with his fists.

"It is not enough to enrich the country and strengthen the world, only agriculture is dependent on agriculture." Cao Shu said: "If we have cutting-edge weapons, we must develop workshops. If we have more wealth, we must support merchants. No matter what the status of merchants in other places is, when I go to Huainan and Lujiang, they are my distinguished guests. As long as I operate honestly, I will spare no effort to protect them. Of course, I will not show mercy to those unscrupulous merchants. Commercial transactions determine whether a place can become rich as soon as possible. However, letting merchants do whatever they want and selling fakes here will sooner or later mess up the market."

"Young master is thoughtful, but with more people, there will always be some places that are not satisfactory." Cai Ji replied.

"There are too many unsatisfactory places, and it depends on how we take care of them." Cao Shuo smiled slightly: "If you make me feel comfortable, I will also make them live a comfortable life. If you make me and the people, I will make them unable to live a stable life."
Chapter completed!