Although I don’t know what Sima Yi is selling, as an old player who has been in a high position for several years, Lu Yan is not afraid of this newcomer who has just entered the officialdom. Besides, Sima Yi can’t even raise the idea of ​​usurping the world now.

"Since you want to stay, then you should also be a military Sima in the General Administration of the Navy. Kong Ming is so busy that he can share some pressure for him after he arrives."

Lu Yan naturally recognized Sima Yi's ability, which is one of the few people who can make Zhuge Liang feel a headache.

Sima Yi, who thought he would be kicked out of the house, did not expect that he would stay in the navy so smoothly, but this also made Sima Yi even more confused, "Lu Yan actually kept me so easily? Then what happened to his previous rejection of me?"

Can't figure it out...

Since I can't figure it out, I won't think about it for the time being. Anyway, I have stayed there, and there will be opportunities to find out what Lu Yan thinks about him in the future.

After making up his mind, Sima Yi bowed and said, "Students should follow the teacher's arrangement!"

At this moment, Zhuge Liang, who took two newcomers out to "familiar with the environment", "something" came back.

When Lu Yan saw Zhuge Liang, Wang Ming and Li Ke come in, he said, "Wang Ming, Li Ke, you both serve as the official; Wang Ming, you can help Kong Ming, Li Ke, you can help Zhongda."

Speaking of this, Lu Yan paused for a moment and introduced: "Oh, by the way, after the navy started training, the work must be complicated and heavy. Zhongda was just appointed by me as the army Sima. He will be mainly responsible for the work on the navy's garrison in the future and share part of the work for you, Kong Ming."

Zhuge Liang showed no objection. He still saluted meticulously and replied: "Here."

Wang Ming and Li Ke were excluded by their colleagues and had no choice but to come to the Navy.

They didn't have much hope, they just hoped to continue working in the government and receive a salary that could support their family.

After Lu Yan arranged the responsibilities of several people, he suddenly said, "I don't want to attract too much attention from the navy. Therefore, I will not report your position as a clerk."

Lu Yan's words made the light in Wang Ming and Li Ke's eyes dim.

According to the Han court system, the ranks of officials from the official court ranged from 100 stone to 400 stone. However, the court had an unwritten rule that the official officials were appointed by the chief officer themselves. After the appointment was issued, the ranks of officials from the official office could reach 400 stone or 300 stone; those who did not report were usually 100 stone. In other words, the salary of the two of them had been accused of being 100 stone.

"It's hard... the salary of one hundred stones... how can I explain it to my wife when I get home!"

"Forget it...at least I still have an official position. At worst, I can ask my wife's family to provide more assistance..."

The two of them couldn't help but lament that although they had made the worst plan, they never expected it to be worse than they expected...

They are not a great family, but are just from poor families. A salary of one hundred stones is not enough to drink the northwest wind.

Not to mention the salary of the craftsmen who are in charge, even the ordinary people who help the government do odd jobs are better than this.

Of course Lu Yan knew about this, and he would never treat the people who did his own affairs unfairly.

"Salary is just one of your income. In the future, you can still get some dividends from part of the profits of the General Administration of the Navy."

Wang Ming and Li Ke immediately felt puzzled when he heard this, "The General Administration of the Navy is still profitable?"

"What does dividend mean?"

Ignoring the two of them’s confusion, Lu Yan said to Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi: “Of course, Kong Ming and Zhongda, you all have a share. Not only you, but every soldier and general of the Navy will have corresponding dividends.”

Although I don't understand it very much, everyone still understands the meaning.

It is this General Navy Administration, where did it come from to make profits?

Zhuge Liang has been in charge of the affairs of the General Administration of the Navy, and he has actually had some speculations on the various things in it.

Lu Yan was interested in taking the exam for Zhuge Liang, and wanted to take the opportunity to show his skills in Sima Yi, so he asked: "Kongming, you have been dealing with relevant matters of the General Administration of the Navy. I wonder what you think about the profit method of the General Administration of the Navy?"

Zhuge Liang glanced at Sima Yi and thought to himself that Lu Yan wanted to take the exam and let him show some abilities in front of everyone so that he could calm his place.

"Reply to Mr. Liang, Liang does have some speculations... but if there are any mistakes, please correct me."

"Well, just say it."

After Zhuge Liang organized some language, he spoke, "Due to the establishment of the General Administration of the Navy, merchants have established water caravans one after another, trying to replace part of the land transportation with water transportation.

This is because the merchants are optimistic about the attack and suppression ability of the Great Han Navy to the water bandits in the Central Plains and Hebei, so they dare to bet their freight on the navy.

Since the navy cleaned up the water bandits for the merchants and ensured their safety, it is naturally reasonable to charge some protection fees on certain sections of the road."

Wang Ming and Li Ke couldn't help but nodded in agreement. It was normal for businessmen to pay some protection fees in this era.

Sima Yi remained silent, without any expressions and movements, and still looked at the ears of Zhuge Liang, waiting for more "guessment".

Sure enough, Zhuge Liang paused for a moment and continued: "I noticed before that the navy was still developing a huge cargo ship when he was building the warship."

Speaking of this, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but look up at Lu Yan. After all, this had already involved some secrets, and he naturally had to obtain Lu Yan's consent before he could tell it.

When Lu Yan saw Zhuge Liang look at him, he nodded slightly and indicated that he could continue talking.

After obtaining Lu Yan's consent, Zhuge Liang continued: "The structure of the cargo ship is mostly similar to that of the warship... According to what Mr. said, the warships that could navigate the sea made bold guesses... Mr. is trying to use the navy's long-distance abilities to conduct maritime trade!"

After hearing Zhuge Liang's guess, Lu Yan couldn't help but smile and said, "It's worthy of being Wolong. He actually guessed my arrangement for the future naval master just based on observation."

"Maritime trade!" Although Wang Ming and Li Ke were a little surprised, they didn't feel outrageous.

After all, the Han Dynasty had long established the Maritime Silk Road, which is the maritime route connecting the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea as the center.

Although the Han Dynasty did not attach much importance to the line of maritime trade, the Han Dynasty actually brought enough benefits to the Han Dynasty.

Besides, Lu Yan is well aware of the huge profits of maritime trade, so it is imperative to reopen maritime trade in Lu Yan.

Speaking of maritime trade, Sima Yi finally had a slight change on his face.

Lu Yan keenly captured Sima Yi's expression, so he asked, "What is Zhongda's opinion?"

Sima Yi was named by Lu Yan, so he had to step forward and replied: "Sir, the student is new to him, so he dare not comment."

This guy is indeed as stable as an old dog.

Sima Yi didn't want to say it, and Lu Yan couldn't force him.

After Zhuge Liang's speculation was confirmed by Lu Yan, Wang Ming and Li Ke's spirit was obviously much better. After all, if you can earn more money, your family can live a easier life.

Seeing that things were almost over and it was getting late, Lu Yan stood up and looked at Zhuge Liang and said, "Kong Ming, you will take your colleagues to get familiar with and check later. There will be no mistakes in the trial of tomorrow's warship."
Chapter completed!