Chapter Nine "Fishermen" Ding Yuyi

He once contemplated various futures for himself, living a life of danger alongside his third brother, ultimately ending up in prison or being killed by a flurry of knives... or turning over a new leaf, finding a job, and living a straightforward life until the end of his days...

Is it the Dutch East India Company? Ding Yunyi added.

Ding Yunyi scratched his head, while beside him, Bao Juhua was boasting: "Our inspection officer is the most upright and incorruptible, and is always willing to share hardships with his subordinates. Since Commander Hong and the brothers rely on fishing for their livelihood, our inspection officer certainly does the same."

Ding Yunyi was momentarily at a loss for words, just then Hong Diaoyuan's fishing boat returned, fully loaded. Upon hearing this, he laughed and said: "Little Axi, the position of the patrol inspector is quite significant; it can oversee... it can oversee an entire Fujian!"

What if they come again?" the fisherman asked insistently

The fishermen of Penghu were originally very exclusive and not fond of interacting with outsiders. After Hong Diaoyuan arrived on the island, it took a considerable amount of time for him to integrate with them. Unexpectedly, the comical appearance of Ding Yunyi and his two companions while fishing at sea significantly reduced the hostility of the Penghu fishermen, who instead found these three individuals amusing. This can be considered an unexpected gain.

"Yes, which company is this?" The fishermen nodded repeatedly: "They come every few days, and each time they demand food and drink from us. If we show even a hint of negligence, they beat and scold us. Captain Hong had a dispute with them once, and it almost turned into a physical altercation. Captain Hong said we are outnumbered and cannot fight them. He suggested that when the court sends high-ranking officials with an army in the future, we will teach them a proper lesson. This time, are you here to teach those red-haired people a lesson?"

Xiao Yifeng and Bao Juhua were filled with grievances. They had originally thought that although Penghu was somewhat impoverished, by following Inspector Ding and gaining experience here for a period of time, they would accumulate some capital. In the future, once they returned, they would have the means to achieve success. However, they never expected to find themselves working as fishermen here.

"Inspection? What rank is that?" Axi blinked and asked

The fishermen were unaware of the true rank of the inspector. Listening to Hong Diaoyuan and Bao Juhua's banter, everyone regarded the newcomer Ding Yunyi as a person of considerable importance. At that moment, one of the fishermen said:

However, Axi's innocent and carefree demeanor makes everyone feel fond of her

How would Axi know how significant an official's position is? He took it at face value. He then said: "Inspector, if Captain Hong cannot receive his salary, does that mean that someone of your high rank also cannot receive your salary and must come out to fish for yourself?"

What a high-ranking official! Axi exclaimed in astonishment

Lessons? Are we going to teach the Dutch a lesson with just the three of us? Ding Yunyi said stubbornly: "The fleet of the Dutch East India Company has already been defeated by General Zou Weilian, so they probably won't dare to cause trouble again"

Ding Yunyi and the other two were half-convinced. Following the instructions given by the girl, they tried it once, and indeed, the "cloth pouch" became "obedient".

Ah, this...

Ding Yunyi, Xiao Yifeng, and Bao Juhua simultaneously felt a common thought: it turns out that life at sea is indeed full of enjoyment

What a good official? This "Inspector" barely has any connection to being an official, and speaking in front of superiors carries no weight at all. Sharing joys and sorrows? Even a dignified captain cannot receive his salary; this Inspector cannot just wait to starve to death. Ding Yunyi muttered to himself repeatedly.

Ding Yunyi has taken on the life of a "fisherman"

She was a girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old. Although her skin was slightly darkened from years of living at sea, she was beautiful in appearance, with a delicate nose and crimson lips, standing gracefully. Standing on the small boat under the sunlight, she was truly a stunning beauty.

However, no matter how I think about it, I have never imagined that I would live such a life

My name is Ding Yunyi, and I am the new inspector for Penghu Biao.

My name is Axi, what about you

"Little girl, if this is not how to fish, then how should one fish?" Ding Yunyi asked, trying to make conversation.

"You won't catch any fish like that." Suddenly, a voice filled with amusement came from a nearby fishing boat.

It is not that the direction of the boat is problematic, it is just that the "cloth bag" loosened itself after following the boat for a while. In short, the three of them rowed the boat for a long time, but not even a single fish scale was caught.

Let Ding Yunyi, Xiao Yifeng, and Bao Juhua engage in fierce combat, fighting to the death; the three of them will certainly not hold back. However, if they are to fish using this method, it would truly cost them their lives.

Inspector, a group of Red Yi came a few days ago, from which company and which company...

The fisherman rows his boat leisurely along the riverbank, moving upstream. With a horizontal pole in front and a fish net beside him, as long as the pole sweeps along the bottom of the water, startled fish will leap out of the water. Some will return to the water, but there will always be a few that jump incorrectly, thus landing in the "cloth net"! The center of that net is slightly depressed, making it difficult for the fish that jump in to escape. As long as the fisherman continues to row along the shore, there will always be fish jumping into that cloth net. The center of that net is slightly depressed, making it difficult for the fish that jump in to escape. As long as the fisherman continues to row along the shore, there will always be fish jumping into that cloth net

Hong Diaoyuan's fishing is effortless, employing the most primitive and simple natural fishing method. This involves rowing a small boat and setting up a cloth net supported by three bamboo poles on the side of the boat that is closest to the shore. Below the boat, there is a bamboo pole that is positioned perpendicular to the direction of the boat's movement. This bamboo pole lies horizontally in the water, nearly touching the bottom, but it will never be so close to the bottom as to impede the boat's progress.

The fishermen were first taken aback, and then a chorus of cheers erupted

The inspector is wise; next time, let us beat them mercilessly

As he saw the fishermen around him casting their hopeful gazes upon him, as if they regarded him as their mainstay, Ding Yunyi suddenly felt a surge of boldness: "Come again, and I'll beat them to a pulp!"

Moreover, they are the kind of fishermen who cannot catch any fish

At that moment, filled with joy, Ding Yunyi called out to the small boat, "Little girl, thank you very much. What is your name?"

Ding Yunyi is indeed in an awkward position, yet he is responsible for such a vast area as Fujian? He can't even manage Penghu. Hong Tiaoyuan has certainly inflated his own reputation too much.

Hanging the sign of the Ming Dynasty's serious inspection, then acting as a "fisherman"

The genuine fishermen of Penghu nearby, witnessing the clumsy and flustered appearance of the three individuals, could not help but burst into hearty laughter.

It seems very simple, but it is quite difficult to actually do

Axi then suddenly realized: "So you are also a good official."

"Little girl? Are you quite grown up?" The young girl pouted, but ultimately pointed to their boat's lines: "Tighten the left side a bit more, and loosen the right side a little; that way, it won't come undone easily."

What is even more challenging is that fishing is far from being as easy as one might imagine

The sound was both sweet and beautiful. Ding Yunyi and the other two turned their gazes in that direction, and immediately felt refreshed, casting aside all their previous displeasures.