Chapter 1749: Countermeasures

Ye Yaodong tapped his fingers on the table, thinking. "You go and ask clearly first: is this fixed-point pilot summer fishing ban a two-month ban on near-shore fishing grounds, or does it also include the deep sea?"

Manager Qi nodded.

"By the way, ask the fishery company if they intend to strictly enforce it."

"They are a state-owned unit, so they will definitely follow the policy. If it really comes to a fishing ban, some small boats might just go back to where they came from and secretly fish in the near-shore waters at their doorstep, right?"

Ye Yaodong nodded. "That's for sure. If fishing isn't allowed in the fishing grounds here, the fishing boats can only return to their own doorsteps. After all, this is just a fixed-point pilot, not a total ban. If fishing isn't allowed in the fishing grounds here, they will go home to fish."

It's just right to go back to where they came from. When the time comes, they can issue another policy prohibiting near-shore fishing boats from fishing across provinces. This can also be considered a matter of course, without needing to specifically drive them away.

Those who issued the policy can also be considered to have taken great pains. Now they are piloting it in advance, and when the time comes, they will promote it widely and lengthen the fishing ban period.

"I will have people here find out more clearly. Anyway, it's only April now, and there's still a buffer of more than a month. The factory can also stockpile goods in advance. Anyway, there are cold storage facilities, so it won't be necessary to stop work during the fishing ban."

"It is estimated that in the next period of time, fish prices will rise."

"That's for sure. Fishing is banned, and fishing is prohibited here, so fish prices will definitely rise. I don't know how many tens of thousands of tons of goods circulate through the port here every day."

"You go and understand the detailed situation first, whether it's just near-shore or if deep-sea fishing is also banned."

"Okay, then you go and rest first."

Ye Yaodong nodded.

As soon as he entered the factory, before he even reached the dormitory building, he was hurriedly pulled into the office by Manager Qi halfway, and he was still holding his pee.

After locking the office door, he continued to walk towards the dormitory building.

Seeing him return, Lin Xiuqing hurriedly asked, "What's so urgent? You were pulled into the office as soon as you arrived. Can't you even rest for a while and catch your breath?"

"The matter is indeed urgent. The document was issued yesterday, saying that there will be a fixed-point pilot fishing ban for two months, just for June and July. It's already the end of April, and in a few days, it will be May, so there's only a month or so left."

"Ah?"

Lin Xiuqing was dumbfounded. What is a fixed-point pilot fishing ban?

Ye Yaodong explained it to her simply.

"Two months without being able to go out to sea to fish, then how much will our many boats lose? This is very serious. Your fresh-catch boat makes hundreds of thousands in one trip, so two months would be millions!"

"Exactly. And the key is that for two months without fishing, the wages of so many workers can't just not be paid, right? If you don't pay wages, are you going to let them drink the northwest wind?"

If this fishing ban is implemented, his wages still have to be paid. Based on 500 people, 300 yuan per person per month, that's 150,000 in expenditure per month, and 300,000 for two months.

If they don't go out to sea to fish, this wage expenditure is still a bit serious.

Lin Xiuqing felt heartache instantly. "Are wages still paid as usual if they don't go out to sea to fish?"

"Definitely."

"With so many people, resting for two months, this is a free vacation."

"Let them ask clearly first to see if it refers to banning near-shore, or if deep-sea is also banned."

"I hope only near-shore is banned, so at least deep-sea can still be fished."

"Fortunately, it's only two months." Ye Yaodong first fetched water to wipe his face, and then soaked his feet.

"Anyway, you don't need to worry. Sleep and rest for a while. Tomorrow I will send you back to Shanghai, and by the way, drive the Dongyu No. 2 back."

"This new boat won't be used for long after being driven back, and it will have to be shelved again. We kept urging the factory to hurry up, but in the end, it's about to be useless."

"That's also something that can't be helped. The policy is like this. Fortunately, it's only two months."

"Two months is also quite serious for us, millions! Forget it, let's talk about it after waking up. Hurry up and sleep, catch up on some sleep."

Ye Yaodong was already thinking about countermeasures while lying down. If the sea is really banned for two months, he will send the 11 Dongsheng boats back to fish in the near-shore waters near his home.

Then he will send the 30-meter, 36-meter, and 40-meter fresh-catch boats back. Anyway, his father is at home, and he will arrange two more salespeople. They originally had business in the town and the city.

And there are still 9 ocean-going boats and two Dongyu boats. He is thinking about whether to go to the high seas to fish.

Within 12 nautical miles of the territorial sea baseline is the territorial sea, and beyond 12 nautical miles is the high seas. But wanting to go to the high seas to fish is not just as simple as "driving the boat over," but a complex process involving domestic and international regulations.

The high seas are open to all countries, including the freedom to fish, but relevant procedures need to be handled.

Fishing boats must apply to the Ministry of Agriculture of China and obtain the qualification and project approval for distant-water fisheries. At this time, I don't know which unit to apply to.

This is not difficult for him. Their Dongsheng Fishery can now be said to be a key support of the government. Applying for it is not a difficult task.

However, after obtaining the distant-water fishery qualification, relevant certificates still need to be handled. He doesn't know much about other certificates, but the most basic one is that all personnel on the boat must have seaman's certificates.

Most of their ragtag team don't have them. At the beginning, the management wasn't strict. As long as they had some experience or self-training and learning, they went directly on the boat.

Next, he has to arrange for the crew to hurry up and take the seaman's certificate exam. Anyway, they have to take it sooner or later. Those without certificates must all be made to take the exam.

And distant-water fishing boats, in the future, will be forced to install a vessel monitoring system so that the country and relevant fishery management organizations can monitor their position and track in real time, ensuring that they have not entered the fishing ban area or other countries' exclusive economic zones for illegal operations. I don't know how it is now.

Then there is the need for international ship certificates and the like. He doesn't know much about what else is needed, so he has to let Manager Qi inquire about it, and then run around. It's better to handle the certificates that should be handled in advance. The earlier you handle it, the simpler it is; the later you handle it, the harder it is to handle.

And the later you handle it, the easier it is to be made things difficult for and be blocked.

Thinking of this, Ye Yaodong felt that he would be very busy next. After waking up, he had to instruct Manager Qi to inquire about the relevant problems and certificate procedures for high-seas fishing.

Everything that should be handled must be handled in advance.

Lin Xiuqing patted him. "What are you still thinking about? Hurry up and sleep. Think about it after you wake up. The more you think, the more active your brain will be, and the less you will be able to sleep later, leaving only physical exhaustion."

"Hm."

Ye Yaodong closed his eyes, waiting to talk after waking up.

He had just heard the news, but another dormitory area had known about it a day in advance.

Those boat captains had been discussing it for a long time, not knowing what to do, and without a backbone, they were all thinking of waiting for him to return and then coming over to inquire.

The first time they knew yesterday, phone calls from everywhere had already been made to his home to find him, but he had already boarded the boat and left the day before yesterday, so everyone who called back came up empty.

They could only patiently wait for him to arrive at the factory and then come over to ask. This was also why Manager Qi rushed up as soon as he returned; he was really anxious and couldn't get in touch.

After all, everyone knew he had wide news and knew a lot. This thorny problem could only be brought to him to see if there were any countermeasures or suggestions.

By the time he woke up in the evening, the boat captains of those fishing boats in the village had also returned to shore one after another, and everyone agreed to come and find him.

A noisy group of people was led by the guard to his office. He was originally patrolling the workshop, so he went to the office first.

He told them his original plan.

"You are all small boats. If the fishing ban is really for two months, then set sail and go back early and fish at home. There is no fishing ban policy at home."

"It's just right to go back, go out early and return late, and you can stay at home for two months. It's not as comfortable outside as it is at home."

"There are policies above and countermeasures below. Just do it this way. Otherwise, there is no other way. Since the fixed-point pilot fishing ban policy has been issued, everyone can only cooperate. Otherwise, if you are caught, the fine is a small matter, but the detention of the fishing boat is a big matter."

Most of the people listening nodded repeatedly.

"We also decided this way in our discussion yesterday. If fishing is really not allowed, then we can only sail home."

"Everyone just wanted to come over and listen to see what your plan is, as a reference. If you sail those fishing boats back, everyone will naturally follow your boats back."

"Sigh, it's fine, suddenly this happens. Really, this will delay so many things, and how much money will be lost."

Ye Yaodong thought for a while and said, "It's just a pilot now. In two years, it is estimated that it will be officially promoted, and the fishing ban time will likely be lengthened. And I think that in two years, it will be difficult for fishing boats to fish across provinces. It is estimated that it will not be allowed."

"Why?"

"Why?"

"Why don't you let us fish across provinces? It didn't hinder them in any way?"

Everyone exploded at once.

Ye Yaodong waited for them to finish discussing before soothingly saying, "Because fishery resources are exhausted, otherwise why would there be a fishing ban? Since there is a fishing ban, it will definitely limit out-of-town fishing boats. Out-of-town fishing boats are also prone to accidents here. If an accident happens, it is a troublesome thing for the local government or the public security, and it has to be handled across provinces."

He talked a lot about some disadvantages of out-of-town fishing boats locally, of course, thinking from the perspective of the government.

If he were the local leader, he would definitely choose to disperse all out-of-town fishing boats, which could reduce more than half of the trouble.

Out-of-town fishing boats are also not easy to manage locally. It is best that the boats from where they are stay where they are and be under local jurisdiction.

After being told this by them, everyone was soothed when considering it from another position.

Anyway, no matter what, they are also outsiders making a living, so naturally, they have to abide by the local government's policy.

Now it seems that they can only do what the government says.

Fortunately, Ye Yaodong's boats also have to go back with them. For them, this is also a kind of alternative comfort. Everyone is the same.

"Then we will go back together at the end of next month?"

"Yes, let's go back together at the end of next month."

"It's fine, doing this... too full to eat..."

"Then we will leave first. As soon as we heard you were back, we ran over immediately, delaying your business."

"What's the delay? We are all fellow villagers. It's nothing to come over and ask two questions. Go, I'll send you out."

"No need to send us. Everyone blows the wind while walking. The weather is warm, and it's really comfortable right now. We can eat a late-night snack on the side of the road before going back later."

"Hahaha, still able to eat."

"What's this? Eat what you should eat, drink what you should drink. Don't know about tomorrow's things today."

Everyone left laughing and talking.

When they came, they were full of sorrow, but when they left, they became relaxed.

By the time Ye Yaodong woke up, it was already evening, and Manager Qi had already left work. He could only wait until the next day to instruct Manager Qi to inquire about what procedures and certificates are needed to obtain high-seas fishing qualifications.

He entrusted this matter to him, let him arrange for people to handle it, and it must be handled as soon as possible.

"Also, arrange for the crew who are still on shore to go and take the seaman's certificate exam for me. The registration fee for the exam will be reimbursed by the factory."

"Everyone must go and take it. If they don't pass the exam, those without certificates will not be employed next year."

Manager Qi was surprised when he heard this. "Is it so strict? People without certificates are not wanted?"

"Yes, anyway, let them all go and take it. The factory reimburses the registration fee for the exam. What's so difficult about this? In the future, if you want to be a crew member, you must have a certificate."

It is definitely too late this year. In just over a month, other fishing boats are still at sea, so it is definitely impossible for everyone to pass the certificate exam.

And you can't stop the boats from going out to sea just to take the exam.

But there is still a whole year from this year to next year, so they can take the exam in their spare time, and then they can be put to use next year and the year after.

"Okay, I will arrange for someone to post an announcement today."

"What else do you want to say? I forgot. I'll tell you when I think of it. You go and handle the things we entrusted first, and by the way, arrange a meeting for tomorrow afternoon. I'm going to send my wife and children to Shanghai later. I won't be in the factory today. If there's anything, call Shanghai. If there's no accident, I'll be back tomorrow noon."

"Okay."

After Ye Yaodong finished speaking, he walked towards the dormitory again.

Lin Xiuqing was moving luggage to the vehicle, and he took it over smoothly. "You go call the children, I'll take these."

"If you are busy, you don't need to worry about us. We can just take the boat over ourselves."

"I also have to go to Shanghai to see the boat."

"Anyway, it's not urgent now. Isn't it enough to call and ask? Pick a day, pay the money, and drive the boat back."

"Not just that one, the ocean-going boat, and two others, are also about to be delivered. I also have to check the progress and make preparations."

"All right."

Ye Chengyang leaned to Ye Yaodong's side worriedly. "Dad, if there is a fishing ban for two months and fishing is not allowed, will our family be unable to pay wages?"

"Then do you want to use your private money to lend me to pay wages?"

He nodded painfully. "Okay."

"How much money have you saved?"

"More than 500!"

Ye Xiaoxi also scrambled to say, "I also have more than 500!"

"Hm, it looks like you haven't saved less."

"Brother is several years older than me, I didn't expect to have as much as me."

"That's because my money was taken by Mom when I was young, and I didn't have a place to earn money when I was your age. We both earned money at the same time, and then Mom also let us save money ourselves. How much more can I have than you?"

"All right then."

Lin Xiuqing patted their heads. "Hurry up and get in the car. Don't just talk. In total, it's only 500 yuan, not even enough for one worker's two-month wages. You should keep your money yourselves."

"Have worker wages risen again?" Ye Chengyang was surprised.

"Rising every year."

"Ah! Then when I come to work during summer vacation, wages must also rise... No, wages at home can't be paid, and they are still rising?"

"Hurry up and sit down, don't be wordy, it's not your turn to worry."

Ye Yaodong said, "Don't worry, that little wage is nothing to your dad. The fishery company will go bankrupt, but we won't!"

Ye Chengyang chuckled. "Bragging! The fishery company is a state-owned unit, how can it go bankrupt!"

"That's hard to say. Who knows when state-owned will be gone."

"How is that possible!"

"Do you want to make a bet!"

Ye Chengyang became interested. "Bet what?"

"Bet that you will work for me for free for 10 years!"

"Holy crap! Bet so big! Dad, are you serious? Then what if I win?"

"You win?" Ye Yaodong touched his chin. This is impossible. "If you win, I will pay you double wages."

Ye Chengyang's eyes lit up. "I want double the wages of a boat worker!"

"Heh, your ambition is quite big, and you still want double the wages of a boat worker?"

Then he was relieved. Even if he lost, it wouldn't be unjust.

High returns naturally also mean high risks!

Winning is double wages, losing is wages cleared to zero, very fair!

Ye Chengyang was extremely excited, but he suddenly thought of a problem.

"Dad, then who knows when the fishery company will go bankrupt? What if it never goes bankrupt? Will you always pay me double?"

His eyes were shining when he said this.

After all, it has been strong all along. His dad bet that the fishery company would go bankrupt. If it never goes bankrupt, can't he always receive double? There must be a time limit.

"Hey, pay attention, what I said is not that the fishery company goes bankrupt, but that the fishery company's state-owned status is gone."

"What is called state-owned status is gone?"

"It means it is no longer a state-owned enterprise."

"Then it's not state-owned, can it become private like us? How is this possible? Isn't this always state-owned, the country's?"

"So let's bet on this, do you want to?"

Seeing his dad's confident look, Ye Chengyang hesitated a bit.

"Are you afraid after saying this?"

"Feeling like I'm going to be tricked?" He stared at his dad. "Dad, why don't we bet on the fishery company going bankrupt?"

"No."

"Then I don't want to either!"

He just said, his dad has a problem!

Ye Chengyang raised his head and sat well in the car. "I am so smart, fortunately I discovered there is a pit! If it were the eldest brother, he would have bet directly without listening clearly!"

"What pit?"

He said triumphantly, "I thought you were going to bet that the fishery company would go bankrupt, but you said no! It's betting that state-owned status is gone. Then I want to bet with you that the fishery company will go bankrupt, but you won't bet with me, you insist on betting that state-owned status is gone! There must be a problem! I was almost tricked by you."

"Heh, quite smart."

"That's for sure!"

Ye Xiaoxi said, "So dangerous, second brother, you almost had to work for free for Dad for 10 years! That would be too miserable!"

"Exactly, Dad, you are too heartless! You actually wanted me to work for free for 10 years! 300 yuan a month, my three months of winter and summer vacation is 900 yuan."

"10 years is 9000 yuan, holy crap, so much, second brother, your wit and intelligence saved you 9000 yuan!"

"Wrong, when I grow up, I will work all year round, 3600 a year!"

"Ah, that's even more! Dad is so black-hearted!"

"Almost tricked!"

Ye Chengyang had lingering fears, so much money...

"Dad, am I still your biological son? You actually thought about letting me work for free for you."

"My factory and fishing boats will all be yours in the future. What's wrong with working for free now?"

"That's also in the future, you didn't give it to me now."

"Dream on!"

Ye Xiaoxi chuckled. "Dad, anyway, it will all be ours in the future, can you give us more money now?"

"Is the 500-plus in the piggy bank not enough for you to spend?"

"That's the money I saved, I don't want to spend it, you give me money to spend."

Lin Xiuqing patted her head. "Taking money to gamble all day long, do you want a whip?"

"Hmph."

Ye Yaodong rode the motorcycle to send them to the pier. A-Guang also drove a motorcycle to send his wife and children to the pier. Everyone also consigned the motorcycles to the boat together.

It's really inconvenient to have no motorcycle back and forth in Shanghai. The bicycle pedals too slowly, and A-Qing can't drive the car yet.

Having a motorcycle for transportation can be much more convenient.

After they got on the fishing boat, Ye Yaodong and A-Guang also began to discuss the fixed-point pilot fishing ban.

Others on the boat were also discussing this matter, all cursing, except for those who were not related and felt it didn't matter, just acting as lively chatting.

A-Guang said, "If this fishing ban happens, for those two months, your wages will be a lot of money to pay, you have hundreds of workers."

"Yes."

"Why don't we go and steal coral? As long as we do one trip, it doesn't matter if we don't do anything for a whole year!"

"Did you discuss it last night?"

"I only knew when I came back yesterday, and then they came to find me. We discussed it, and everyone was quite tempted. Since a two-month fishing ban has been arranged, we can't really sit there and do nothing, really rest. The loss of not doing anything for a month is already huge, let alone two months!"

Ye Yaodong thought about it.

"Don't think about it, there's nothing to think about. Just sailing a boat for one trip is 2 million! How long can this offset our work?"

A-Guang continued to persuade and lobby, "This trip shouldn't take long, but if we really earn it, it doesn't matter if we rest for a month or so later."

"You have so many fishing boats, send one boat to do a trip, let alone two months of wages, it's enough to pay for a year's wages."

"Before, when fishing was allowed, as long as you didn't encounter natural and man-made disasters, you could make money every day. Now they are all choking your neck."

Ye Yaodong said with a smile, "Is this called choking the neck? Then if it were you, wouldn't it cost your old life?"

"Exactly, isn't it costing the old life? The boat was just made this year, and as a result, I was banned from fishing for two months. The capital hasn't been earned back yet, and I'm so angry. Suddenly this happens."

"It's not certain whether near-shore fishing is prohibited or completely prohibited. Let's wait until we ask clearly."

"This wasn't specifically mentioned. Isn't it obviously a complete ban? It must be a fishing ban together."

"Hold a meeting in the factory tomorrow."

"Then when I come back tomorrow, I will contact my aunt's family first to see. I don't know where they used to fish. This fixed-point pilot fishing ban, I don't know if it has any impact on them. If it has an impact, they might think about making a trip."

"Then you contact first, it shouldn't be so easy to contact."

"So I need your help. If the phone call is made to you, you can pass it on, and also instruct people to pay attention."

"Hm." ===== CHAPTER 1750 =====