The return of the twelve "luxury" cargo ships at Luzhou Wharf has set off a new round of sea enthusiasm in Luzhou.
Adhering to the theory of the courage to die, and the courage to starve to death, many people who had not dared to go to sea are also eager to try.
Before all the goods on the twelve ships were unloaded in the warehouse at the dock, merchants from all over the country doing business in Luzhou rushed to the dock at the fastest speed.
One wanted to see what the goods shipped back were and how much they were worth, and the other wanted to find out where the fleet went and how dangerous it was.
The joint merchants of the twelve-ship fleet have also been praised by countless people, and they can't help but feel like they are left behind when they are happy.
"Li Dong's house, Li Dong's walk slowly. I don't know if I have some free time in the near future. I will wait to order a banquet at the flagship store in Haiyunjian, the capital of the prefecture, and I would like to invite Li Dong's to enjoy it."
As the leader of the twelve ships, Li Mian had just disembarked, and before he had a few words with the chamber of commerce, someone leaned in and sent an invitation.
Listening to what others said, and seeing the envy and jealous eyes of others when they looked over, Li Mian suddenly felt a sense of exuberance. When he joined other people to rent a big boat here, many people called themselves stupid, and even before going to sea. I heard a lot of demeaning voices.
Now I am back, alas, this life is really unpredictable.
Looking carefully at the person who invited him, Li Mian knew that this person was the one who had never heard of him before, shook his head, and gave the other person a smile, "I have been struggling on the way. Month, wait until I have a good rest, and then talk about other things, how about?"
"Don’t be afraid of being tired. I have a place to rest. Let me tell you where the fleet has been. I’ll see the vast world outside."
This person still didn't give up, as if he hadn't heard the rejection in Li Mian's words.
Li Mian looked a little impatient, and replied flatly, "No, I have arranged a place to rest. The wind and waves are high outside. Where can I remember the journey? Not to mention the lack of preparation for those who are waiting for me to go to sea, let alone drawing the sea. Pictured, let's let, everyone please let's let me pay for the boat."
What he said is exactly what many people who were not optimistic about them were saying before going to sea, and now they are just used to refute the original thing.
As for where you go, what resources there are, and things you should be careful about on the way, you must never tell others lightly.
That's the information that was brought back at the risk of your life. Why should it be used for others in vain? Whoever wants to make a fortune will charter a boat to go out to sea, and experience what a life of nine deaths is.
When Li Mian's voice fell, someone from the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce sent people to surround this side, so as not to let the idlers and others approach.
The person in charge of the chamber of commerce held the booklet in his hand and discussed specific matters with Li Mian who was sitting opposite.
"Li Dongjia, first congratulations on your safe return and bringing back so many good things. Shall we talk about the rent of the boat and the price of the goods?"
The person in charge checked the things moved from the ship one by one, and asked Li Mian.
Li Mian nodded and replied: "Manager Zhang, we discussed the ship before we came back. We wanted to buy it. Although there were many damages, it was the ship I was waiting for for the first time on a long trip. Return it to the Chamber of Commerce, Zhang Guan will check the goods in advance, is it worth the money?"
The twelve large ships were not for people to use in vain. Li Mian and others came from the south of the Yangtze River. Before chartering the ships, they had to take out their own property as collateral. After successfully returning from the sea, they would use the price of the goods to pay for it. repair.
A total of three years were given. If three years cannot be returned, the industry used as a mortgage will belong to the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce.
Now that all the twelve ships have returned safely, Li Mian is not planning to continue chartering. He considers that he will go out in the future. It is better to buy them, which can save a lot of money in the future.
It's just that he doesn't know if the goods brought back are worth the ship's money, and he is a little worried.
The person in charge, Guan Shi Zhang, has seen all kinds of goods brought back by the fleet and relied on the brochures prepared by the little prince and little lady. He knew in his heart that these goods can be exchanged for more than 20 ships, and the goods are not as valuable as the goods. Things are rare and expensive, and there are many things that Datang didn't have when I first came back.
Don't talk about other things, just talk about the koala, don't talk about seeing it in Datang, even if no one has heard of it, naturally many people are willing to spend sky-high money to buy it in order to show their identity.
As for why the little son and the little lady know, then I have to ask? Gods, there is naturally nothing you don't know.
With that in mind, Zhang Guanshi said to Li Mian: “As per the contract that was made when the vessel was chartered at the time, Li Dongjia, in addition to the goods, you have to tell the Chamber of Commerce what you saw along the way, and draw the chart. Submit it.
As long as what you say is true, and the picture is true, you can switch to four ships with only these two, and you can get new equipment provided by the Chamber of Commerce next time you go to sea, such as the equipment used to fetch fresh water on your ship.
According to the previous agreement, the goods must be handled by the Chamber of Commerce. There are two methods. One is that the Chamber of Commerce directly gives a price. You can rest assured that it is enough for you to buy the ship. The Chamber of Commerce actually cannot know how much it can sell in the end. More, you have to recognize it.
There is another way. The Chamber of Commerce does not buy directly, but helps you contact other buyers. The final money received by the Chamber of Commerce will account for 40% of the net profit. Don't worry, it is not the gross profit. You should go back and discuss it first.
Oh, the goods do not include animals. The animal and plant seeds you brought back must be unconditionally sent to the Chamber of Commerce. We will take over now and write to Beijing to tell the host. "
Guan Shi finished talking about the conditions, and did not urge Li Mian to make a decision immediately. He leaned on the back of his chair and turned the booklet page by page, but he already knew where the animals were going. Big animals would naturally be sent to him. In Datang Zoo, small ones such as koalas, it is estimated that Xiaobei and Xiao Niangzi and others will have new playmates.
This thing is so cute, especially when someone turned his head to look away when he was held in his arms, and turned his face back timidly, with an aggrieved look, people couldn't help but want to get one to hug.
Li Mian had already retired at this time and went to discuss with the businessman he was cooperating with. He knew very well that he could not violate the contract after signing the contract. The chart and the key parking place must be handed over.
If you change to another shipyard, you might be able to draw a fake to deal with the matter of chartering the ship, but that is absolutely not feasible for the two shipyards of Zhang and Wang.
Don’t say whether the other party will doubt it, but just disembark, then I don’t know the name of the little thing, and they immediately use the atlas for comparison, it means that they know a lot, um, a lot.
Annoyed them, the consequence is not just a commercial suppression, maybe after people are upset, they will go to sea again on their side and come with a few gunboats.
"Yes, it must be done according to the contract, and some advantages cannot be taken." Li Mian warned himself in his heart, and then he felt relieved.
The other businessmen who were stopped are now regretful and excited, regretting that they didn't cooperate with Li Mian to go out to sea at the beginning. What is excited is that others have made money, and they should also be able to make a profit.
Just like when they were on Xinyuan Island, the Zhang Wangs were really amazing. They knew that there was a big place outside, and there were a lot of things that Datang didn't have. They thought that Datang had everything.
Therefore, when Li Mian was discussing how to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce, a storm of great voyage was brewing.
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Jinchuan is on the edge of the desert.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan calculated the number of various livestock recovered and estimated the profit.
"Xiaobao, it seems that the Tubo and Turks will have to pay more this time. You sold them the operating model of the bank, and they couldn't help but become unmoved. You are too bad."
After Wang Juan settled the bills, he found that not only did he not lose money, he also made a lot of money. The livestock alone has earned back the consumption of 40,000 people along the way, as well as other local medicinal materials and slaves. Be regarded as real profit.
More importantly, the Tubo and Turks have accepted the Datang paper currency and recognized the legitimacy of the paper currency. In this way, a stable foreign exchange circulation channel will be formed in the future, and then the livestock obtained from the Tubo and Turks will be used to improve the domestic market. The degree of currency recognition can be said to serve multiple purposes.
Of course, the most powerful thing is not how much money has been made this time, but the people of Tubo and Turks understand the importance of a country with its own currency system.
This so-called currency system is actually a bank. The success of the Datang Bank has made many small countries around the eye red, especially those who were emperors. They found that since Datang had a bank, Li Longji’s treasury began to become full. stand up.
Who doesn't want to hold money in his own hands, especially since the money can be used to build places and fight wars. Yes, it is the most frightening thing to use to fight wars.
After Li Longji has money to fight, who can guarantee that he will not do it himself
Under such circumstances, Zhang Xiaobao wrote the operating model of the bank and sold it as a commodity to the Tubo and Turks at a very high price.
After learning about this, Que Teqin and Chi De Zuzan had been worried for a while, and finally they were willing to pay more in exchange. They were really worried that they did not have such a bank in the country, and they waited for Li Longji to raise more. When the money is used for war, the country has no power to fight back.
Of course, what Wang Juan praised was not the fact that people on both sides were willing to spend money to buy the bank model, but what happened after they had enough.
Zhang Xiaobao also understood what Wang Juan was referring to. Turning over the last page of the account book, Zhang Xiaobao said: "This is to be in line with international standards. It is cheaper for them. I am a good person to help them concentrate their money."
"You are staring and talking nonsense, let alone me, even Xin'er knows what you intend, and it is not that you want to wait for the opening of the banks in the two places to wage a real financial war against them.
You are the temptation of the devil, giving them hope and letting them open Pandora's box, just like finding someone overseas to search for new places and get more things. Benefits come with risks.
It was nice to say when people went out to sea, why didn't you organize the fleet out by yourself? I don’t know if any of them can come back alive. "
As Wang Juan talked, he remembered the merchants who had been encouraged to go to sea, hoping that they could come back alive and bring back more good things.
When Wang Juan mentioned this matter, the pigeons trying to fly had already arrived in Yizhou, and received Shuiyun sending letters back and forth, and put the letter on Shuiyun towards the edge of the desert.
In the palace of Tubo, Chide Zuzan held a piece of paper that he had just exchanged with a lot of resources in his hand, and he was reading word by word.
There was Princess Jincheng accompanied by her. Now her status is obviously much higher than before. The entire Tubo harem has almost become her world, and no one dares to compete with her anymore.
Everyone was afraid that Datang would retaliate after provoking her.
In the previous words, even if Datang is strong and Li Longji is tough, it doesn't matter. After all, it is very troublesome for Datang's army to attack, and they usually defend passively instead of actively attacking.
But since the cuckoo and demon evil, everything has changed. No one can guess what a child really thinks. Perhaps a child has never been so stable. If you are happy today, you will laugh, and tomorrow you will be unhappy. cry.
Whether or not they can fight over and when they can fight has nothing to do with the thoughts of Tang Li Longji's courtiers.
Chi De Zuzan also knew about the situation in the harem recently, and he even contributed to it once. There is no way, who made the desert place Chen Bing 40,000.
"This is the method of Datang Bank. Good, really good. No one in my country can think of why. In this way, businessmen have frequent contacts, and every transaction has to pay a tax to Datang. Li Longji’s money is in his hands. More and more, slaves, this time you return to Datang, you must remember to ask more about the disadvantages of the bank.
I am worried that the things Zhang Xiaobao gave me will contain things that I can't see. Once he does it, it will cause great trouble. He and Wang Juan will never die. "
Chi De Zuzan turned a few pages, and all he saw were introductions written by Zhang Xiaobao, introducing the advantages and disadvantages of this bank. Of course, those shortcomings seemed to be nothing at all.
Looking further back, Chi De Zuzan can't understand it. The book involves a lot of professional terminology, which is not his strong point.
The only thing he knew was that Zhang Xiaobao would not be so kind. Even if Tubo paid a great price for it, Zhang Xiaobao might have set up several sets in it. Even if he arrived in Datang, no one would tell him. , Can only count on Li Nunu.
What else could Princess Jincheng say? She was married to Tubo, and Chi De Zuzan mentioned it, so she had to ask for help. What made her even more happy was Chi De Zuzan's words, which showed that she could go back to Datang to take a look.
I thought I would stay in Tubo for the rest of my life, but I didn’t expect to have a chance to go back. This time I have to stay for a while anyway, or discuss with Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan to see if I can go there every other time in the future. Just come back and save your relatives.
Thinking of this, Jincheng Princess saw that Chi De Zuzan was still waiting for her reply, and said quickly: "Zampo, don't worry, Nu Nu will definitely help you find out the key points. If you want to come, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan will tell Nu Nu. "
"Don’t, don’t ask him. I heard that he and Zhang in the court have no way of dealing with each other. You have to find a way to ask Zhang Dao and Concubine Wu Hui. That woman had done something to the Datang Bank. It’s a pity that her The method is still not good, not only was seen through, but also let Zhang Xiaobao take the opportunity to open the bank better."
Chi De Zuzan, who had collected a lot of information from the Tang Dynasty, heard that Lord Jin Cheng asked Zhang Xiaobao and immediately stopped him. Isn't that waiting to be deceived
That Datang now has a bad relationship with Zhang Xiaobao is Zhang Shuoyi faction and Concubine Wu Hui of the harem. Since the Queen's regained favor, people with a discerning eye can clearly see that Concubine Wu Hui has been trying to deal with Wang's family.
Helplessly, the two families are too stable, even Li Longji is biased, so that Concubine Wu Hui failed to make repeated attempts.
However, if I propose to cooperate with him here, I might be able to gain something else.
Princess Jincheng nodded and agreed.
She sighed secretly in her heart, sometimes she didn't know what she should do, the contradiction between the two sides seemed to sandwich herself in the middle.
Chi De Zuzan glanced at the book of the bank again, rubbed his sore eyes, and said to Princess Jincheng: "I guess there is nothing good about going there this time. If someone asks you about the specific situation of Tubo, Qian Never tell them."
"Nu Nu took it down." Princess Jincheng nodded.
Chi De Zuzan was nothing but a thought.
The same troublesome is Que Special Service. Regardless of the fact that the current Turkic monarch is Silent, but the real person in charge is Que Special Service. He controls the army and naturally controls the entire Turkic.
He wanted to go to Datang to see in person how Huashan Lunjian was to discuss the law, but he didn't dare to control the army. Once something happened, there would be nothing.
So he could only let Mo Jilian go there in person, and at the same time he was very worried. In case Li Longji of Tang Da Tang supported Mo Jilian's words very much and helped him seize his own military power, it would be really difficult for him to handle it.
This matter is not over yet, and now there is another problem with the bank. The meticulous work sent to Datang has sent back news, not only once. The news explains the various benefits of the bank, which can give Li Longji of Datang a lot. Taxation can also make Datang more prosperous.
Now I have bought the method, but I don’t know whether it’s true or false. It seems that the money house is just a few simple methods, but Que Teqin knows very well that it will never be so light and handy. If something goes wrong, it is possible that the entire Turkic can be used. Go in.
So he came to Mojilian, and said to the Mojilian who was about to travel: "Now when we go to Datang, it is best to contact the people in Tubo and tell them that we are willing to cooperate with them. We are willing to pay the corresponding price if they can detect the troubles of the rich bank."
In fact, Mo Jilian didn’t want to go. If he was left behind, he would lose his current status, but there was no other way. If he didn’t go, Li Longji would have an excuse to attack the Turks. Naturally, it is impossible to help yourself in the country where you go.
Thinking about it, Mo Jilian promised: "A copy of the things from the bank that Zhang Xiaobao sold to us will be copied. When I bring it to Tang, I will compare it with Tubo to see if it is the same. I will bring some more warriors. Since it is Huashan's swordsmanship, I want to compete in martial arts, and I can only win but not lose."
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While the people of Tubo and Turks were thinking about their own ways, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan also received a letter from Luzhou.
"They really came back, very fast. It took a year and a half to go back and forth. They got a koala. Did they go to Australia? It's not too close to here, and they have to go around Malacca.
The faithfulness that pigeons can bring is too small, only a few things we need most, nothing else is mentioned, I don’t know if there are any kangaroos, um, let them hurry up and send the koala, koala, it’s not good Raising, now there are leaves they brought back, if one kind of seed can't keep up with the koala's eating speed, then they will starve to death. "
Zhang Xiaobao had read the letter and imagined the scenery of the places where the merchants had visited, a little yearning.
Wang Juan is also very happy. As long as someone goes over there, even just to Malacca. The places encountered along the way are rich in resources, such as spices, copper, gold, and good trees, anyway. The number is uncountable.
"Okay, send the koala over to Beckham and others to play. By that time, the kid holding the koala must be very interesting. I am afraid that the koala will be killed by Beckham.
We are going back soon. Otherwise, we won’t be able to catch up with the New Year. You will write reminders to Mo Jilian and Chi De Zuzan, asking if they are going together, and there is something unexpected here. You have to think of a way to let them keep the army. I can’t go back now.
Waiting for the population in the northern part of Hebei Province to be smaller. It is best to integrate their troops directly. When the affairs of the northern part of Hebei Province are dealt with, they will not be able to recover even if they all go back. "
Wang Juan never hugged a koala in his own hands, imagining what it would be like then, with a smile on his mouth.
Zhang Xiaobao clicked with his hand on his face: "Oh, but Sudden Yu is really hard to deal with. I guess he has thought of something. After all, they have not been able to contact the outside for a long time. When they came out, I thought They will arrange for someone to send a message every other time.
He has not received any news for such a long time, so he is willing to keep the soldiers, so he has to come up with some extraordinary means. If we suddenly encounter an assassination, can we locate the object of suspicion on them? For example, the car we were in was penetrated by a crossbow. "