Jiang Bin knew very well that as long as he could protect the fleet, sell out the goods on board, and return to the Ming Dynasty with millions of taels of gold and silver, then he, Jiang Bin, would surely enter the emperor's sight and look at him with new eyes.
The future can definitely be said to be promising and limitless. In a warehouse in the port, Luo Xiang and Jiang Bin sent away several Siamese businessmen who came to negotiate with them. When they returned to the living room
, Luo Xiang, and Jiang Bin looked at each other and smiled, their faces full of smiles.
"Hahaha, I really didn't expect that these merchants are so generous. The price of a ship of silk can be sold for ten times the price."
As he spoke, Luo Xiang looked at the stewards of the caravan next to him and said with a straight face: "Everyone, how many goods have we ordered in the past few days? How much is the total deposit collected? How many goods are there left?"
Among the stewards, an old man immediately stood up and bowed to Luo Xiang, Jiang Bin and others: "Eunuch Luo, Mr. Jiang, now 80% of the goods we have brought have been booked, and the total collection
The deposit is nine hundred and eighty-three thousand two hundred taels."
Luo Xiang said with a smile: "You have said before that the goods we brought this time can probably be sold for three to four million taels. Now it seems that it will only be more, not less!"
Several stewards also had happy faces. They had previously made a simple estimate of the value of the goods brought by the fleet based on the information they obtained. How much they could actually sell would depend on the specific situation.
Now it seems that as Luo Xiang said, the dozens of shipments of goods they brought can really be sold at sky-high prices here, and the income will definitely not be less than four million taels. On the one hand
Because their fleet is large enough and protected by powerful guards along the way, they don't have to worry about being plundered by maritime pirates, and there are no losses due to sailing at sea.
On the other hand, the goods they brought this time to the sea can definitely be said to be the best among the best. After all, the caravan jointly formed by the emperor and a group of nobles will naturally not be able to obtain any goods.
Many of the porcelains are from official kilns, and their value is naturally far higher than the porcelain from private kilns sold by ordinary merchants.
This is also the reason why their dozens of ships of goods can be sold at such high prices. After all, these overseas merchants are not fools. Although they are all merchant ships from the Ming Dynasty, they can determine the quality of the goods they carry.
It can be seen that for the real high-quality products, these people naturally do not hesitate to pay high prices, and even pay a premium to win these high-quality products. Luo Xiang's eyes fell on Jiang Bin and the others and smiled: "Everyone, next we just need to
Ensure the normal handover of goods and store the money, then we can return to the capital to give an explanation to His Majesty and all your Lordships. I believe that His Majesty and others will not treat me badly when the time comes." The more this time comes, the more we cannot relax.
, after all, they have only received part of the deposit now, and the real payment for the goods has not yet been received. They need to pay and deliver the goods later with the merchants who have reserved the goods before the transaction is truly completed.
Everyone nodded silently, obviously they agreed with Luo Xiang's reminder.
While he was talking, he heard a burst of noise coming from outside.
"I have something to ask you to see a noble person from the Celestial Dynasty!"
The voice outside was a bit urgent, and although the tone was a bit awkward, it was able to tell that the other person was speaking Ming Dynasty Mandarin.
To be honest, in this overseas place, apart from the maritime merchants from the Ming Dynasty, it is really not that easy to find someone who can speak the Mandarin of the Ming Dynasty.
Now someone was speaking awkwardly in Ming Dynasty official terms and asked to see him for something important. Luo Xiang and Jiang Bin couldn't help but look at each other and looked outside.
After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Bin said, "Let him in."
Soon I saw a dark-skinned man walking over. This man looked about thirty years old, but his face was full of wrinkles. When he walked into the hall, he saw the good-looking Luo Xiang, Jiang Bin and others.
, a bright light flashed in his eyes, and he immediately bowed to Luo Xiang, Jiang Bin and the others and said: "Shi Wenjian, an overseas survivor, pays homage to your noble lord."
Luo Xiang saw that Shi Wenjian was dressed very differently from ordinary people. It was definitely not something ordinary people could wear. Moreover, this person had the courage to come to see them, which further explained his identity.
Unusual.
In the land of Old Port, the Chinese are vaguely headed by the four surnames of Peng, Yan, Shi, and Chen. Just like decades ago, the Xuan comfort envoy of Old Port was born in the Shi family, and the person in front of him is named Shi Wenjian. These are the four major surnames in Nanyang.
One of the surnames.
Luo Xiang raised his brows and looked at Shi Wenjian and said, "No need to be formal. I wonder why you came to see me?"
Although Luo Xiangnai is the eunuch of the Central Palace and has an unusual status, and Jiang Bin has the official position of Qianhu Official, they do not reveal their identities to the outside world.
However, it is not uncommon for people in the fleet to leak their identities intentionally or unintentionally, so that they fall into the ears of interested people.
Just looking at Shi Wenjian's reaction, it is obvious that Shi Wenjian may have known their identities, otherwise, he would not have been so respectful in his words and deeds.
Shi Wenjian took a deep breath, and spoke slowly with a serious expression: "My ancestor was a consolation envoy to the old port of the Ming Dynasty, and all three generations of my Shi family were consolation envoys to the old port of the Ming Dynasty. Although it is said that my descendants of the Shi family later
He was so incompetent that the Xuanwei Department of Jiugang was destroyed by the barbarians, but my Shi family has never forgotten that I, the Shi family, are the ministers of the emperor of tomorrow."
Both Luo Xiang and Jiang Bin were silent when they listened to Shi Wenjian's words. Others may not know it, but as one of the people in charge of this trip to Nanyang, both Luo Xiang and Jiang Bin are actually both
With the responsibility of inquiring into Nanyang intelligence, he naturally knew that the Xuanwei Department of the Ming Dynasty, such as the Jiugang Xuanwei Department, had existed for decades.
Although they were a little surprised by Shi Wenjian's identity, they did not show it. Shi Wenjian also noticed the expressions and reactions of several people, but his heart became more and more calm. You must know that according to the information he inquired about, these people in front of him
But the identity is not simple, especially the white-faced and beardless man in the middle, the identity is even more extraordinary.
If there were some doubts before, now that he has seen the reactions of several people, Shi Wenjian no longer has any doubts. After all, if the people in front of him are not from the imperial court, then when he talks about their Shi family
Shi Wenjian's past will never be so peaceful. Thinking of the purpose of his coming here, Shi Wenjian's spirit was lifted up, and he changed his voice and said: "I, the Shi family, have never forgotten my identity. Not long ago, my Shi family
The people accidentally learned the news that a group of Western barbarians entrenched in Malacca were eyeing the fleet of noble nobles with the intention of plundering the fleet."
Hearing what Shi Wenjian said, Jiang Bin and Luo Xiang couldn't help but look a little surprised.
Although they are somewhat mentally prepared, this is not the Ming Dynasty after all. They have brought so many priceless goods. It would be unreasonable to say that no one is greedy, but the strength they have shown is not at all.
Weakness only frightens some people and forces from their evil tricks.
I thought that no one would dare to attack them, but according to Shi Wenjian, someone had the courage to try to rob the caravan. This is not taking the Ming Dynasty seriously.
After all, although they said they did not use the Ming Dynasty's signature, the information spread through the mouths of the crew members was enough to let anyone who was interested know the background of their fleet. Behind the scenes, the most noble emperor of the Ming Dynasty and the emperor were standing there.
If all the nobles and nobles of the Ming Dynasty dare to take advantage of the fleet under such circumstances, then they really do not take the Ming Dynasty seriously.
Jiang Bin slapped his hand on the table and snorted coldly: "How brave, a mere barbarian dares to take advantage of my Ming Dynasty's royal caravan. Don't they know the might of my Ming Dynasty!"
Seeing Jiang Bin's evil aura, Shi Wenjian hurriedly said: "Barbarians have always been arrogant and arrogant, how can they know the power of the Ming Dynasty?"
Shi Wenjian then said hurriedly: "It's just that these barbarians are very strong. If you nobles are not prepared, wouldn't it be bad if you are frightened and the cargo on the ship is damaged?"
Obviously Shi Wenjian is very good at talking. He did not directly say that the strength of the fleet was not the opponent of the Portuguese. He only said that it might cause losses to the fleet. This not only reminded Luo Xiang and others, but also did not fall behind Luo Xiang and others.
face.
Luo Xiang raised his eyebrows. To be honest, he really didn't take the barbarians to heart, but Shi Wenjian's last words spoke to his heart.
If the barbarians burned some of the ships in the fleet, wouldn't it mean that he would lose his face? What's more important is that the ships were carrying all kinds of priceless goods. If there were losses, he would die of heartache.
Luo Xiang showed a slight smile on his face, looked at Shi Wenjian and said, "Since you are a descendant of my Ming Dynasty Old Port Propaganda and Consolation Envoy, you are a member of my Ming Dynasty. Sir, please take a seat and talk."
Someone prepared a seat for Shi Wenjian on the side. After thanking him, Shi Wenjian sat down nervously.
Jiang Bin said at this time: "Sir, please tell me the origin of this group of barbarians and what is their specific strength?"
Shi Wenjian pondered for a while, sorted out his words and said: "You adults are not aware that this group of barbarians cannot be underestimated. They come from a country in the west called Portugal. Just last year, dozens of these people gathered together.
Hundreds of large ships besieged the Strait of Malacca. Although they did not occupy the Strait of Malacca, since then, these people have been gradually encroaching on their control of the Strait of Malacca, so that the indigenous people in the Strait of Malacca have nothing to do with each other." Jiang Bin's eyes
He looked a little thoughtful and said: "If you put it this way, the opponent's strength should not be weak!"
Shi Wenjian nodded and said: "It should be very strong, so you adults must be careful." Then Jiang Bin and Luo Xiang asked again, and after learning more about the Portuguese, they also realized that these Portuguese
It should not be underestimated. After sending Shi Wenjian away, Luo Xiang and Jiang Bin sat opposite each other.
Looking at Jiang Bin, Luo Xiang said with a bit of solemnity: "Jiang Qianhu, do you think these barbarians may threaten us?"
Jiang Bin said with a bit of disdain: "They are just a group of barbarians. If they don't know about it, they may be attacked by the other party. But now that they know the existence of these barbarians, if they dare to come by then,
, they must look good."
To be honest, Jiang Bin really didn't take a group of barbarians to heart, even though Shi Wenjian said that these barbarians were not weak at all.
However, Jiang Bin believed that the Ming Dynasty was invincible, so how could a group of barbarians be the opponent of the Ming Dynasty? His troops were not weak at all, and the dozen or so escort ships were all newly built ships.
It is also equipped with the latest artillery. Even if it encounters the Ming Navy, it can fight and retreat, let alone a group of barbarians.
Hearing what Jiang Bin said, Luo Xiang nodded slightly and said, "It's good that Jiang Qianhu has confidence, and our family can feel at ease."
In the next few days, Jiang Bin obviously increased his vigilance, sending out several careful reconnaissance ships at any time to pay attention to the movements outside and inside the port. However, any disturbance would never escape the eyes of these reconnaissance ships sent out by Jiang Bin.
At the same time, businessmen from various countries who had previously placed deposits with the Ming Royal Caravan finally collected gold and silver and came to trade.
Ships of silk, porcelain, tea, etc. were shipped away, and boxes of gold and silver were weighed, sealed, and loaded onto the ship. Everything seemed so orderly. In the port, there were several
The Taoist figure looked at the lively scene in the area where the Ming Dynasty Royal Caravan was docked from a distance. He watched as each ship unloaded boxes of gold and silver property, filled them with goods and left. Several people
He couldn't help but show greed in his eyes. Needless to say, these people were the Portuguese headed by Count Sivens.
Scarlett's eyes were filled with greed as she said: "This Ming Dynasty royal caravan has almost wiped out most of the merchants in Old Port. With so much gold, silver and goods, even if we can only rob
A few percent is enough for us to skyrocket in value, and we can live a life of masters from now on."
The one-eyed man said to Count Sivens: "Count Sivens, we have figured out the rules of the Ming people's patrol ships. We can start in the evening. Not to mention annihilating the opponent's escort fleet in one fell swoop, we can at least destroy them.
Heavy damage. Now I'm just waiting for your order, Count."
After hearing this, Earl Sivens glanced at everyone, and then looked at the port in the distance where ships were coming and going. Finally, Earl Sivens nodded heavily and said: "Okay, in that case, let's make it tonight, and everyone will take action together.
Be sure to leave all the Ming royal caravan behind."
As he spoke, Count Xivensi looked at everyone and said, "I hope everyone will not spare any effort. Can you
The Ming Dynasty royal caravan is all left to watch this one time. Even if a large ship full of gold and silver escapes, I think everyone will be heartbroken."
Hearing what Xivensi said, everyone who had originally thought about retaining some strength immediately put aside such thoughts and assured Xivensi one by one: "Don't worry, Count, after doing this, we can go back to our country to do it."
We are rich, if anyone doesn’t try his best, don’t blame the big guys for being unkind when the time comes to distribute the spoils.”
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