Since the opening of the shipping department in Qingzhou last year, most of the cargo ships from Liaodong, Goguryeo, Sanhan and even Japan no longer go to Haixing Port, but diverted to Huanggang Port, which is the new port just named "Yantai Port" to trade goods.
The Yantai Port is located in the bay on the north side of Qingzhou, with calm winds and deep drafts, and faces Liaodong across the sea. In terms of location alone, it is much better than Haixing. However, even so, the number of ships going to Haixing Port has not decreased. After all, most of the ships that arrived at Yantai Port were ships from the State of Pan, and there were officials from the imperial court who strictly guarded them. And Haixing Port is not so strict. Although the distance is a little far, the "customers" from the south will still choose this route.
"Brother Wu, long time no see!" Chen Yue personally greeted him out of the Denghai Tower, with a smile on his face, and bowed his hands.
The man opposite hurriedly took two steps and said with a smile, "Why is Chen Xie meeting him? I'm ashamed of Wu Mou!"
"You and I are brothers, what do you call Xiezheng? Brother Wu is too open-minded! Come and come, please come inside." Although she was polite, when she heard the word "Xiezheng", Chen Yue couldn't help but look bright.
This "Xiezheng", the full name is "Xiezheng Shu Yin", is an official name. Chen Yue, a businessman, is now considered an official!
It is said that after the founding of Zhao Dynasty, in addition to the scattered officials of the previous dynasty, the honorary official system was added. There are two kinds of honorary officers and military honorable officers. Among them, military officers are naturally those who have made meritorious deeds on the battlefield. As for Wen Xun Guan, it was to reward those local squires who assisted the imperial court in disaster relief and appease the victims. At that time, Chen Yue had moved his family to Jizhou, and the county magistrate reported his name and got such a last-grade honorary officer.
This is a great blessing! Although the honored officials are like scattered officials, they are not dispatched, but they cannot be faked from the ninth-rank official position. In addition to the preferential treatment of immunity, when you see the county honorary, you can call each other Taoist officials. If someone in the family commits a crime, the sentence can also be reduced. Although it is impossible to pass on children, it is also an unimaginable favor!
More importantly, as long as there are honorable officers. The children in the family can pass the examination and enter the county school. If you enter the county school and study hard, you will be able to participate in the regular course! One day, if you become a jinshi, you will walk across the street on a horse, and even the ancestral graves will emit blue smoke! Just building a road can get such benefits, how can Chen Yue not be ecstatic
That's why. He takes this "Xiezheng" of his own very seriously. Although the person in front of him was flattering, he was full of joy when he heard it.
The guest and host joined hands to board the second floor of the restaurant and sat down in the private room. Chen Yue said, "I never thought that Brother Wu would go to Haixing this year. Is the situation in the south okay?"
Hearing this, Wu Ting smiled slightly: "It's just some new orders. My benefactor has already checked them one by one. It's okay. If I don't go through this spring, I will be punished by the owner."
Wu Ting said it lightly, but Chen Yue didn't dare to neglect in his heart. You know, because of the birth of the emperor's grandson last year, the small court in the south has once again issued a clear order that it is strictly forbidden for merchant ships to go north. Those who say that it is a violation will be punished by collusion with chaotic ministers. This is the third order from the south, and it is more severe than the first. But in Wu Ting's mouth, it was nothing at all. It seems that the benefactor of the Wu family still has some connections in Jiangdong.
Thinking like this, Chen Yue's face was full of smiles: "It's so good! Some time ago, Yinfang Pavilion released a new fragrance, and I managed to get some. There are hundreds of flower dew in the library, and none of them are available. Dare to sell, isn't it just waiting for Brother Wu to arrive?"
Wu Ting's eyes suddenly lit up: "This is a coincidence, thanks to Xiezheng for remembering my younger brother! Since last year, the flower dew sold in Jiangdong has been booming for a day, especially the ones that can repel mosquitoes. Hard to find!"
There are many mosquitoes and miasma in the south. Mosquito-repellent flower lotion sells well, how could Chen Yue not know it? This is also a channel that he managed in the early years. If he was someone else, he couldn't get it if he wanted to! It is precisely because of this unique business that he made a fortune in just a few years. In addition to flower camping students, they can also get some porcelain and paper to sell to the south. There is a lot of profit.
With a smile, she took out a small bottle from her sleeve, and Chen Yue handed it over: "This is the new incense, the soul of the incense, and the first product of Brother Wu."
After taking the bottle, Wu Ting didn't open the lid immediately, but first smiled: "Looking at this glass bottle, it reminds me of the merchants from Guangzhou. It is said that all the Daqin Haikes who came to Panyu this year have all folded their books, and the glassware they brought with them is completely unreliable. I can't buy the price. There are a few people who are outraged, saying that they want to leak the recipe for making glaze!"
Chen Yue also smiled: "Let them vent! The official-made colored glaze is a hundred times better than Da Qin, so what's the problem?"
Daqin's colored glass products were originally extremely valuable. As long as they came across the ocean, each piece was worth a thousand dollars. However, now Da Zhao's glassware is rampant in Jiangdong, and even Jiaoguang is stocked. Where can Daqin merchants make money? In turn, whether silk or porcelain, or even new paper, are treasures that can be sold at high prices. So those Daqin Haikes, even if they lose money, they have to work hard to buy goods. As long as they can be transported back to China, they will not be in vain.
Chen Yue said this, but Wu Ting said in his heart, if the people of Daqin really leaked the recipe, how could Liuli be so expensive? However, in recent years, the number of glazed ware has been increasing, and the price has been falling. Maybe Zhao Guo is really prepared
However, these things have little to do with him, and they still matter. He opened the bottle cap with a smile, Wu Ting took a drop of incense and put it on the back of his hand, sniffed it lightly, and immediately praised: "It's very fragrant! But jasmine is the base? And frankincense? This smell is really elegant and worthy of fragrance. The name!"
Having been in the flower dew business for a long time, Chen Yue has also done a lot of research on various spices. But the flower dew from Yinfang Pavilion is by no means a simple fragrance. Using flowers as the base to make perfume and flower dew is their specialty.
With a slight smile, Chen Yue said, "This fragrance is already of the highest quality. What is rare is that it has the effect of soothing the mind, clearing the mind, dispelling illness and pain! Even I only got ten bottles."
"I want it all!" Wu Ting hurriedly said, "You can pay with Tongbao!"
This "Tongbao" is the money-making system that Zhao Guo began to circulate the year before last, and the full name is "Enlightened Tongbao". It is divided into three types: one cent, one hundred and one silver. Not to mention the exquisite shape, I don't know what was melted into it, and the color is also very bright and lovely, and it soon circulated in the capital. In the two seaports of Haixing and Yantai, it is also a first-class hard currency. However, when they arrived in Yantai, the ships of Fanbang could only use gold, silver, copper, or spices, grains and other physical goods to settle accounts, and few people could take out Tongbao. Haixing is not the case, Tongbao is easier to use than gold and silver. Many big households from the south have hoarded Tongbao and used it exclusively for trading.
I didn't even ask the price, I just ordered it with Tongbao. This sincerity is really not low.
Chen Yue laughed and said: "Brother Wu is refreshing! When Brother Wu has prepared the goods, I will order someone to send Hualu over there."
How can a boat come to Haixing with only a few bottles of flower dew? Wu Ting must have to buy a lot of things. This person also knew Yayi's intentions, and said quickly: "I don't know if Chen Xiezheng has any good goods here? If we can do it together, it will save the foolish brother from running around."
Whether it is resale or purchase, it is a big order to match such a cargo. Anyway, the market price in Haixing Port is not much different, and he has no special access, so he might as well give Chen Yue some benefits.
Hearing this, the smile on Chen Yue's face grew stronger by three points: "Not busy. Let's have a drink first and talk while we eat."
Wu Ting smiled on his face: "As it should be, Yudi hasn't had Haixing wine for a long time. By the way, there is one more thing. When I came here, I heard that the sea was not peaceful. Does Xiezheng know this?"
"There are rumors." Chen Yue said while pouring wine, "It is said that the Sanhan pirates were greedy for money and committed several cases. However, the navy has already dispatched warships, and it should be settled soon. Brother Wu doesn't have to. Take it to heart."
Does Zhao State already have a navy? Wu Ting is not afraid of any pirates. Which of the merchant ships of the aristocratic family in the south has no family guards? Some are bold enough to slaughter the right sheep when they meet the right one. I just didn't expect that Zhao Guo would also send navy troops to clear the sea bandits. If there is good news, they really need to pay more attention and not cause trouble in this sea area. If it is because of some property, it will be more than worth the loss if you do not go to Zhao Guoshang Road.
After making up his mind, Wu Ting and Chen Yue exchanged cups and continued to discuss money and goods.
At the same time, on the sea more than ten kilometers away from Haixing Port, two ships were biting each other tightly. The waves in the Bohai Sea are not large, and both ships have no oars. According to common sense, the light boat in front should be faster. However, in fact, the huge building ship with the flag of Zhao State behind it, the sails were bulging, the small sails were swaying, and many soldiers were swaying at the stern, but they were faster.
However, this one was not enough for them to catch up with the previous boat. If the wind changes, or if the sailors on the other side are more experienced, they might escape. However, standing on the deck, the navy general with beards and helmets did not change his face, stretched out his thumb and compared the distance of the ship in front, and said loudly: "Open the crossbow!"
This order made the soldiers on board busy. I saw that on the high platform of the bow, a behemoth squeaked and twisted. The iron spear, which was more than ten feet long and thicker than a chicken, turned its direction, with a cold light, and aimed at the light boat ahead.
After calibrating the distance and direction, a colonel shouted: "Report to General, the crossbow has been aimed."
"Let go!" The general roared without hesitation.
Immediately, the wrestler with a waist and feet raised the giant hammer in his hand and smashed the trigger. Hearing the sharp sound of "Om", the whole ship was shaken. The iron spear roared with thunder and rushed towards the enemy ship ahead.
This time, the wind is galloping, how can there be a chance to hide? The light boat hundreds of steps away seemed to be pushed by the waves, making a harsh muffled sound.
"Hit!" On the boat, the officers and soldiers suddenly cheered.
The general also laughed, with a chill in his laughter: "Drag back! Don't hurt the boat."
Dozens of people turned the huge noose, and saw that the thick cable tied behind the iron spear was slowly tightening, like a fishing hook, bringing the light boat in front of it towards them. Who has ever seen such a terrifying boat crossbow? The enemy ship was in a panic, many people wanted to cut off the iron spear, and some people raised their bows and arrows, regardless of the distance between the two ships, and shot frantically.
These diffusions are naturally useless. The general snorted coldly, "Change the archer."
On the side of the building ship, a powerful crossbow was immediately set up. Following the order, the crossbow bolts shot towards the enemy deck like a gust of wind and rain. A second round followed, followed by a third round. After the three rounds of salvos were over, no one dared to show up on the opposite deck. The distance between the two ships was also close enough that someone on the building immediately threw a hook and grabbed the other side's chord. Countless wooden boards were placed between the two ships, and soldiers wearing light armor and holding swords and guns stepped on the enemy ship!
Killing shouts sounded.
"General, it's another big victory this time! I haven't even used fire bombs. Fortunately, the general uses his troops like a god..." The general's face was flushed, and he excitedly slapped Shangguan's ass.
The other party only frowned: "What kind of opponent are these little thieves? The tens of thousands of sailors in the south are the enemy."
This sentence made Nabi choked, and he wanted to say something. The general has already said: "When the summer comes, there will be four ten-zhang battleships launched. I am the Beihai Division, and there will be seven battleships by then. Will there be enough soldiers on board?"
That Pi Jiang swallowed his saliva: "When you can recruit enough."
"It must be recruited enough!" Lu Kai said sternly, "As a pioneer in Pingnan, how can I be neglected? Let's take the three Han bandits to train troops first, and wait until the boat masters are complete and sail south. That's my mission."
"Don't worry, General! I will do my best to train troops. I will do my best to recover Jiangdong for His Majesty!" The general was also Lu Kai's confidant and a bloody man, and immediately shouted loudly.
Lu Kai nodded and just turned his gaze back: "I heard that the Ministry of Industry has built a flying boat that can travel thousands of miles a day. Unfortunately, it is used in the river. Hmph, when I wait for the four seas, those loaches in the river will know who they are. It's a fish, who's a Jiao!"
The navy and the navy were formed at the same time, and both sides looked at each other unpleasantly, and there was always a sense of competition. Hearing what their general said, all the soldiers below raised their chests and looked at the flags fluttering on the bow. Wasn't that four-clawed black dragon cruising in the sea the military flag given to them by His Majesty
When the Huns destroyed the country, it would be their turn to go out to war, right
The enemy ship on the opposite side has no living creatures. Lu Kai nodded with satisfaction: "Zhanli doesn't need to be moved, drag the boat back."
Even a light boat can be transformed into a squat. Do not pick up white do not pick up.
Without taking back the huge iron spear, the big ship dragged the small boat and slowly sailed towards the port.
The author has something to say: Daqin is ancient Rome, and Liang Shaozai's methods of crooked people can be brutal XD