Uncle Lu's New Ride?

"A trade to make a living?" Shamoke jolted, then asked with eager delight, "Is it difficult? My tribesmen aren't exactly the brightest."

Lan Tian smiled faintly. "It is actually quite simple. You just use ropes to grow kelp along the coast. I will purchase the harvest for military use, so there is no need to worry about finding a market."

"Wait. I've eaten kelp before; it's quite expensive, isn't it? Can that stuff be farmed?" Shamoke looked utterly bewildered.

Gao Shun patted his shoulder with a relaxed expression. "Could the gentleman's words be false? I have seen him cultivate Millet, rice, and mushrooms, but never kelp. This is a first in history; the Wuxi Barbarians have truly struck gold."

Shamoke bowed his head low. "Many thanks for the gentleman's grace."

"General Sha, there is no need for this. It is only what I ought to do." Lan Tian quickly helped Shamoke up.

While the group exchanged pleasantries, the deputy general Xu Shuang had already ordered the Trap-Breaking Army to form ranks, awaiting Gao Shun's command to return to Guangzhou.

"Sir, if you still wish to chat, shall I lead the troops back to the garrison to settle in first?" Gao Shun requested.

"We shall go together once everyone is ready." Before Lan Tian could finish, a rhythmic chant echoed from the rear.

Lan Tian looked back and saw a few of Li Yi's sailors unloading two carriages from the ship.

"Father, what kind of carriage is this? Was it made for Uncle Lu Tie?" Lan Yuan asked, full of curiosity.

Lan Tian frowned, staring at them, having no idea what Li Yi was up to. "Let's go take a look."

Being young and swift, Lan Yuan reached the two carriages first and couldn't help but inspect Lu Tie's new ride.