"The villagers think we've taken a loss. In reality, while we may have lost a bit, we have gained the support of everyone from the clan patriarch down to the ordinary tribesmen. This is a form of protection in disguise."
"If another Lin Zeyao were to come along, do you think the clan would allow it? That is the first point. The second is that once the pond is built, it won't just be for raising fish. We can also reclaim 100 to 120 mu of high-quality paddy fields."
"This is no small income. Because the reclaimed farmland is tax-exempt. If you calculate the accounts inside and out, you will see. That is why your eyes cannot be fixed only on what goes out; you must also see what comes in. At the same time, we must guard against threats from all sides. Success depends on preparation; without it, failure is certain."
Chapter 65