Chapter: 1987
What made this possible was the enormous lake in the center called Poyang Lake. The nutrient-rich waters of the Yangzte River would flow downstream and fertilize the fields around Poyang Lake.
As a result, there were many wealthy individuals around Poyang Lake. The fertility of the soil around Poyang Lake was well-known, attracting well-to-do families to settle in the area.
Even today, numerous boats sailed into Poyang Lake coming from the Yangtze River. Among them, a significant number were rice transport vessels, carrying grain produced in the rice fields around Poyang Lake.
Many merchants and escort groups in the Poyang Lake region mainly used rice transport vessels to transport goods. When leaving Poyang Lake, the boats were loaded with rice, but on their return, they carried other goods.
Thud!
A massive rice transport vessel docked at the Poyang Lake pier. Laborers working for merchants were waiting at the pier.
The head supervisor addressed the workers,�
�The ship is carrying salt brought from Rudong.1 Remember, even a handful of salt is worth more than your daily wages, so be careful when unloading it. After unloading the salt, we need to load rice again, so there is no time to rest. Stay alert, everyone.�
�Yes!�
�Don�t worry. How many days do you need?�
The workers replied without taking their eyes off the boat.
They were ready to jump on the plank as soon as it descended.
There was no fixed wage. The more they carried, the more money they earned. Anyone who carried an extra bag of salt or a bag of rice would receive a higher salary.�
That�s why the workers anxiously waited for the plank to be lowered from the boat with eyes like soldiers going to battle.
Finally, the plank descended from the grain transport ship.
Just as the laborers were about to climb aboard the boat, a crew member shouted,
�Wait! Let the people off first, then come on board.�
At that moment, a man stepped off the boat with a horse.
�Whoa!�
�Who is he?�
When the workers saw the man�s face, they all exclaimed in admiration. The man�s face was as beautiful as a painting.
The man descending from the grain transport ship was none other than Pyo-wol.
Pyo-wol got off the boat and looked around the vicinity of Poyang Lake.
Having stayed on Lake Tai until recently, he didn�t feel particularly inspired despite the vastness of Poyang Lake.
Pyo-wol turned his gaze to one of the workers, who was staring at his face in fascination, and said,�
�Are there any decent inns nearby?�
�Oh, if you�re looking for a place to stay, you should go to the Southern Heaven Pavilion.2 It�s the largest and most splendid place around, and the food is delicious��
�Southern Heaven Pavilion?�
�You won�t regret it. Well then��
The worker swiftly climbed aboard, joining the others on the boat. JrNovels.com
As a result, there were many wealthy individuals around Poyang Lake. The fertility of the soil around Poyang Lake was well-known, attracting well-to-do families to settle in the area.
Even today, numerous boats sailed into Poyang Lake coming from the Yangtze River. Among them, a significant number were rice transport vessels, carrying grain produced in the rice fields around Poyang Lake.
Many merchants and escort groups in the Poyang Lake region mainly used rice transport vessels to transport goods. When leaving Poyang Lake, the boats were loaded with rice, but on their return, they carried other goods.
Thud!
A massive rice transport vessel docked at the Poyang Lake pier. Laborers working for merchants were waiting at the pier.
The head supervisor addressed the workers,�
�The ship is carrying salt brought from Rudong.1 Remember, even a handful of salt is worth more than your daily wages, so be careful when unloading it. After unloading the salt, we need to load rice again, so there is no time to rest. Stay alert, everyone.�
�Yes!�
�Don�t worry. How many days do you need?�
The workers replied without taking their eyes off the boat.
They were ready to jump on the plank as soon as it descended.
There was no fixed wage. The more they carried, the more money they earned. Anyone who carried an extra bag of salt or a bag of rice would receive a higher salary.�
That�s why the workers anxiously waited for the plank to be lowered from the boat with eyes like soldiers going to battle.
Finally, the plank descended from the grain transport ship.
Just as the laborers were about to climb aboard the boat, a crew member shouted,
�Wait! Let the people off first, then come on board.�
At that moment, a man stepped off the boat with a horse.
�Whoa!�
�Who is he?�
When the workers saw the man�s face, they all exclaimed in admiration. The man�s face was as beautiful as a painting.
The man descending from the grain transport ship was none other than Pyo-wol.
Pyo-wol got off the boat and looked around the vicinity of Poyang Lake.
Having stayed on Lake Tai until recently, he didn�t feel particularly inspired despite the vastness of Poyang Lake.
Pyo-wol turned his gaze to one of the workers, who was staring at his face in fascination, and said,�
�Are there any decent inns nearby?�
�Oh, if you�re looking for a place to stay, you should go to the Southern Heaven Pavilion.2 It�s the largest and most splendid place around, and the food is delicious��
�Southern Heaven Pavilion?�
�You won�t regret it. Well then��
The worker swiftly climbed aboard, joining the others on the boat. JrNovels.com
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