Zheng Yaner hesitated for a moment and said, "Should General Guo arrange this?"
"Let my brother tell me, General Guo will definitely agree." Lin Wan'er waved her hand nonchalantly and said: "It's not far from General Guo's residence. If you want to visit Mrs. Guo, Fujino Hide, and Ronger, it's also convenient.
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Zheng Yaner smiled and reminded: "Fujino Hide is now Mrs. Ru."
"It will happen sooner or later." Lin Wan'er seemed to be able to figure things out, and she was not surprised at all. "However, if Marshal Mao and Deputy Marshal Chen can be the ones to talk about the relationship, General Guo will have a lot of face."
"General Guo has made another great contribution." Zheng Yan'er said: "Recovering Jinzhou has laid a land base for Dongjiang Town, which is extremely beneficial to the future development of Dongjiang Town."
Lin Wan'er nodded gently and said: "We have been preparing for more than half a year, so we should be sure to launch it. General Guo has a cautious and steady temperament."
"I have to take care of the Lin family's business in Dalian, and you can be my helper." Lin Wan'er turned to look at Lin Wan'er and said, "Uncle Zheng is working with his apprentices, and you are the best one."
Zheng Yaner was a little hesitant, but still said: "As long as General Guo agrees, I will have no problem."
Lin Wan'er was full of confidence and felt that as long as her brother asked for this trivial matter, there was no reason why Guo Dajing would not agree.
Soon, the group arrived at the business district not far from the port.
As far as the current situation is concerned, apart from the Lin family, Hide Fujino's office, the warehouses being built, and the houses to be attracted by investment, there are no other businessmen in the commercial area.
In fact, the idea of attracting investment was an old idea. After the issuance of military stamps, procurement and sales were monopolized by officials, so it was temporarily abandoned.
Fujino Hide got the news and rushed out to greet them. He only exchanged pleasantries with Lin Tiansheng and Xiao Lin Hao, and then laughed with Lin Wan'er and Gu Yan'er.
"Mr. Xiao Lin, let's go to the Lin family's business inn to rest first." Lin Tiansheng was a little helpless, so he had to arrange for Xiao Lin Hao to stay temporarily in his own house.
Xiao Lin Hao glanced at the three women who were busy talking, and could only nodded with a wry smile.
In fact, Lin Tiansheng thinks this is better. There are some things that he needs to discuss with Fujino Hide beforehand or discuss.
"The porcelain is really beautiful, but it's a pity that it was sold to Koichi Kobayashi." Lin Wan'er hugged Fujino Hide's arm and asked eagerly: "Sister, there should be some goods here, please follow me to pick them up first!"
Fujino Hide smiled and nodded, and said: "Pick whatever you want, and I will give it to you if you like it." After glancing at Gu Yan'er, she continued: "The same goes for sister Yan'er."
Gu Yaner felt a little happy in her heart, but she also knew that one or two items were fine, but too many would be greedy and would make people disgusted.
"You go in first and wait for me." Fujino Hide called the maid Aqiao and led Lin Wan'er and Gu Yan'er into the house.
She walked up to Lin Tiansheng and Xiao Lin Haoyi, smiled and saluted, and said, "I'm sorry, sisters, we haven't seen each other for a long time. It's really rude to just talk to each other."
"Mrs. Guo, you're welcome." Lin Tiansheng changed Mrs. Ru or Mrs. Second to Mrs. No one outside could pick her, which made Fujino Hide happy.
Kobayashi Koichi hurriedly returned the gift and said: "I will have more business dealings in the future, so please take care of me, Madam."
Fujino Hide waved his hand and said with a smile: "We are all acquaintances, Mr. Kobayashi does not need to be so polite. I am so tired from afar, Mr. Kobayashi, please rest first, how about we talk tomorrow?"
"That's very good." Xiaolin Haoyi cupped his hands without showing any sign of urgency.
Lin Tiansheng also bowed his hand, said a few polite words, and led Xiao Lin Hao to the Lin Family Store not far away.
Fujino Hide watched them go away, stepped into his store, and saw Lin Wan'er and Gu Yan'er again in the backyard.
"Ah Qiao, make some ice cream to entertain the guests." Fujino Hide ordered, smiling enthusiastically, "You two girls, go pick out the porcelain first, and come back just in time to taste the fresh drinks."
Lin Wan'er and Gu Yan'er quickly put down their tea bowls and followed Fujino Hide to the warehouse with a smile.
Two large rows of wooden shelves are filled with porcelain. Some are large, some are small and exquisite; some are simple and some are novel. There are numbers on the shelves, marking the porcelain.
Obviously, this is like a showroom, with samples for customers to see.
"If life is just like the first time we met, why should the autumn wind draw a fan with sadness? It is easy to change the heart of an old friend, but it is easy to change the heart of an old friend."
Lin Wan'er saw the familiar porcelain vase at a glance, and caught up with her in two steps, muttering softly, "What a wonderful word. I like this one the most. It's a pity that it's only half of it."
Seeing Lin Waner's gaze, Fujino Hide smiled slightly and said: "There are still half of the poems being fired in the porcelain kiln, and they will be shipped next month."
Lin Wan'er pouted and said: "Sister Ying, you understand what I mean, just tell them half of the words!"
"Do you only want this half?" Fujino Hide smiled and said, "It's not too late to tell after seeing the porcelain here."
Gu Yan'er was not as impatient as Lin Wan'er. She walked slowly beside the shelf, carefully appreciating the porcelain and the poems on the porcelain.
"I am a melancholy guest in the human world. I know what happened to you and burst into tears. I recall my life with the sound of heartbreak."
Unfortunately, it was only half way. Gu Yaner stopped to read the poem, thinking about her own life experience, she felt like she was in the same boat, and she became crazy for a moment.
"This one is also wonderful." Lin Wan'er found another set of tea bowls, and what was rare was that they were all from Quanque.
"It's not about the appearance. It's better in a cold place. It doesn't have roots and shoots, it's not a flower of wealth in the world. Who can cherish it after thanking my mother for leaving, wandering to the end of the world. The cold moon is sad, and the west wind is thousands of miles away and the sand is vast."
Fujino Hide chuckled and said, "If you like it, write down the number and I'll have it packed and delivered to your home."
"Okay, okay!" Lin Wan'er almost jumped up with joy and said, "There are so many kinds in total, why don't you give me all of them."
"Yes!" Fujino Hide knew that these were childish words of a girl and could not be taken seriously, so he agreed wholeheartedly, not wanting to displease her.
"They are all in business, how can I ask for it for free?" Lin Wan'er felt a little embarrassed and said, "Even Yan'er's is included."
"Whatever is moneyless, just take it if you like it." Fujino Hide also knew that if he took it now, Lin Tiansheng would definitely make up for it, and he became even more generous.
Guo Dajing handed over all his business to her and gave her enough money. Fujino Hide was also very clever. He spent ten thousand eighty yuan to buy two porcelain kilns in Zibo to specialize in producing porcelain of the style specified by her.
In this way, it can basically be kept secret. If others see the porcelain and want to imitate it, the poems will not be complete.
Lin Wan'er and Gu Yan'er looked at the sample library to choose. Until Lin Tiansheng came back, they were still dazzled. They didn't make a final decision. They just felt that they liked it too much and wanted to move back.
Fujino Hide confessed his crime and asked them to choose carefully, then turned and went to the hall to meet and discuss with Lin Tiansheng.
"There is no problem with the quantity of porcelain, we just need the next batch of goods to complete the poem." After listening to Lin Tiansheng's story, Fujino Hide said thoughtfully: "And the quantity of this first batch of orders cannot be too small."
The main thing sold is poetry. If people only buy samples and then complete the second batch of goods, isn't it a loss?
Moreover, the styles of porcelain can be imitated, and poems can also be plagiarized. If you want to make money, you can only whet your appetite.
"There should be no problem with this." Lin Tiansheng said slowly: "The Japanese are not only interested in porcelain and poetry, but also in style, which is very suitable for their tea ceremony."
"For other styles, the Lin family can sell them in Jiangnan." Lin Tiansheng added: "As for the quantity, it's up to you."
"There are also mirrors, and the number should be larger. In addition to the prosperous places in the south of the Yangtze River, the Lin family is planning to sell them in the capital."
Fujino Hide nodded and said: "Okay, the Lin family can sell more and we can make money. My husband happens to be in Dalian. I will send someone to inform him to come and meet you."
Guo Dajing also handed over the manufacturing of mirrors to Fujino Hide, but it was divided into three places. The glass workshop in Guanglu Island and two small workshops in Dalian. Separating the processes and carrying them out by different craftsmen was also an effective measure to maintain confidentiality.
"Third brother is in Dalian?" Lin Tiansheng was a little surprised and said, "That's great. It's time to explain clearly some of the goods he wants to purchase."
"He has been very busy recently, and sometimes he doesn't even come home." Fujino Hide said with a hint of helplessness: "The second brother came at a good time. If he is in the military, it would be difficult for him to leave his post without permission."
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As he spoke, he looked through the list brought by Lin Tiansheng. Fujino Hide showed a little surprise at the amount of sulfur, saltpeter, and copper materials.
Fortunately, there was no need to take any more silver. The mirrors and porcelain sold to the Japanese were not all spent, but there was still some surplus.
The Lin family also made a big profit this time. They sold all the raw silk, silk, muslin, sugar and other commercial goods purchased, not only to the Japanese, but also to Korean merchants.
More importantly, the Lin family has opened up a trade route. Taking Liaodong is very safe, unlike the other two sea routes, which are highly competitive and dangerous.
"Food should still be needed. My husband seems to be planning some big operation." Fujino Hide said: "There are also Xiyi's muskets. He has asked Shedra to go to Haojing to buy them."
Lin Tiansheng nodded gently and said: "When the third brother comes, as long as the quantity is determined, the Lin family will do their best to purchase and ship it."
No one knows about the big operation planned by Guo Dajing. And what he wants to improve is not only the strength of Dongjiang Town, but also the power of his space.
If enough grain and ammunition are stored in the space, it will become a large walking warehouse, which will solve the logistical problems that plague the army. The role it will play will be huge, shocking, and able to create miracles.
That's right, Guo Dajing has new ideas and new plans to maximize his advantages and achieve the most unexpected victory.
"The third brother's goal is to be a wife and a son, and to be a commander and a marquis. It is not just a dirty thing." Lin Tiansheng sighed sincerely and had to admire Guo Dajing's generosity.
Lin Tiansheng didn't know the details of how much money Guo Dajing had spent on Dongjiang Town, but the rough estimate already made him feel inferior.
I don't know if I can get any kind of royal title by being granted the title of wife's shadow. I guess it's not enough, so it should be an honor given to the head wife, right?
Fujino Hide sighed secretly, forced a smile, and asked Ah Qiao to serve Lin Tiansheng some ice flower dew.
"Second brother, please try it. This is a new type of ice drink, which I studied in my spare time." Fujino Hide said: "It is most suitable for drinking on hot days to cool down and quench your thirst."
Lin Tiansheng reached out and took the cup. The drink contained in the crystal clear glass could be seen clearly at a glance. The red pulp, the small transparent ice cubes...
There was a cold feeling under my hands, and I immediately felt a chill on my body. I took a sip, and the cold, sour and sweet taste refreshed my heart and spleen, making me feel comfortable and comfortable.
"Good stuff." Lin Tiansheng praised: "The intelligence of the third brother is rare in the world. This drink will definitely sell well in the hot weather in the south of the Yangtze River."
Fujino Hide laughed and said: "If my second brother wants to sell this ice flower dew, I will tell you how to make it. I thought that this small amount of money would not be noticed by my second brother."
Lin Tiansheng said with a smile: "Even if it is not sold in the market, it is great to make it at home to relieve the heat."
Fujino Ying nodded and said: "In addition to this ice flower dew, there are other ways to make it. I will write it down in detail and let Wan'er bring it to my second brother."
"By the way, second brother, please don't sell this ice flower dew and other cold drinks in Tianjin and the capital." Fujino Hide remembered something again and reminded with a smile: "The capital is in Tianjin, my husband has already arranged for someone."
Lin Tiansheng smiled and nodded, feeling that this was nothing, and he had no intention of selling ice water.
Of course he didn't know that Guo Dajing had already passed on the method to He Guizhong and others, which was a way to make money. If you make more or less, at least you won't lose money.
While they were talking, Lin Wan'er and Zheng Yan'er walked in, handed the paper with the porcelain number on it to Fujino Hide, and asked Lin Tiansheng for money.
"You must cause trouble to Madam here." Lin Tiansheng rolled his eyes and said, "When you have the goods, you can go and choose."
Selling ice water is a dilemma, but the Lin family will definitely sell the porcelain from Guo Dajing's side. Lin Tiansheng feels that it will definitely make money, although it may not be as profitable as the mirror.
As for finding another porcelain kiln to imitate, Lin Tiansheng would not do such a dirty thing. The Lin family has already made so much, there is no need to compete with Guo Dajing for this small amount of money.
Moreover, Lin Tiansheng watched Guo Dajing's journey from soldier to general, with a long-term vision and decisive killing, and became more and more convinced that he had a bright future.
If they can form a good friendship with Guo Dajing, it will not only be a friendship between their generation. It will be easy to enjoy the shade under the big tree, and maybe it will benefit future generations.
And giving a little profit or helping Guo Dajing make some money will not only maintain long-term business cooperation, but also have long-term considerations.
Fujino Hide just glanced at the list and asked Ah Qiao to take it to the clerk to pack the porcelain that Lin Waner and Zheng Yaner wanted and send it away.
"Is this the ice flower dew?" Lin Wan'er looked at the drink in the cup on the table. It was covered with ice stubble. She thought she was dazzled. She picked it up and took a closer look. She felt the temperature on her hand and took a sip with a smile.
It was sour, sweet and refreshing. Lin Wan'er's eyes lit up and she called Zheng Yan'er to taste it too.
Fruit juice, sugar water and crushed ice were ridiculously simple, but it made this rich girl drink it happily, chattering like a child.
After talking and laughing for a while, Lin Tiansheng took the satisfied girl and said goodbye.
Fujino Hide also tidied up, called Qiao, and took a car to go home. Although it was more than ten miles away and the store house was sufficient, there was no reason for a woman to stay out at night.
When I got home, it was just getting dark and the food was almost ready.
Fujino Hide just met the soldiers sent by Guo Dajing. He was a little disappointed when he learned that Guo Dajing would not go home tonight, so he asked the soldiers to go back and inform Guo Dajing.
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Early the next morning, Guo Dajing took a few soldiers and set off from the workshop area, traveling twenty or thirty miles straight to the port's merchant area.
First, someone was sent to notify Fujino Hide, and Guo Dajing went directly to the Lin family's store.
"Third brother." Lin Tiansheng was informed by his servants and strode out of the room to greet him, with a warm and sincere smile on his face.
"Second brother." Guo Dajing also smiled and stepped forward to greet him.
The two entered the hall and after sitting down, Guo Dajing asked about the situation of the transaction with the Japanese. After all, Fujino Hide did not give too much details about the personal soldiers.
"Okay, great." When Guo Dajing heard that he had purchased enough copper sulfur materials, he couldn't help but pat his thighs and get excited.
Lin Tiansheng laughed and said: "The Japanese Xiao Lin Haoyi is also here. According to his wishes, in the future we can directly transport the goods that third brother needs."
Guo Dajing smiled lightly and said, "He wants to use the Liaodong trade route to directly enter the mainland to do business, right?"
Lin Tiansheng nodded and said: "The imperial court has a decree not to trade with the Japanese. Although there are many maritime merchants who trade with the Japanese, it is not as convenient as buying it yourself."
"What about the Lin family?" Guo Dajing looked at Lin Tiansheng, "If they buy it themselves, wouldn't they want to get rid of their second brother?"
Lin Tiansheng smiled and said: "Of course they are not so short-sighted, and they don't dare to do this. It is their idea to cooperate with the Lin family. I have thought about it, and this is fine. The profit is less, but the risks are also
It’s too small.”
The specific method was to borrow the connections and outlets of the Lin family. The Japanese Xiao Lin Haoyi used the pseudonym Lin Haoyi to purchase goods in the mainland as Lin Tiansheng's cousin.
The purchased goods were transported by Lin's merchant ships to Lushun or Dalian, or even to Tsushima Island, and then transferred to Japan by ship.
"On the way back, I stopped at Tamna Island. I learned that Mr. Cui had taken office, so I took Xiaolin Koichi to pay a special visit." Lin Tiansheng said: "With the respect of my third brother, this trade route in Liaodong is the best.
It’s completely opened and it’s safe.”
With the care of Dongjiang Town, Lin Qingye, and Cui Xiaoyi, this trade route now has several reliable footholds, greatly increasing its safety.
"Dalian or Lushun, I think both are good." Lin Tiansheng looked at Guo Dajing and said: "If it's not troublesome, how about making an agreement with the Japanese to do business here?"
"What's the trouble?" Guo Dajing agreed happily and said, "It's so convenient that sulfur, saltpeter, and copper materials can be delivered to your door."
Lin Tiansheng's heart was shattered. Even though he knew he was sure, the final confirmation still made him feel relieved.
After the two of them had finished talking about their private matters and had a good conversation, Lin Tiansheng sent someone to invite Xiao Lin Haoyi to come over.
"I have seen General Guo." As soon as Xiao Linhao entered the hall, he bowed and saluted, very respectfully.
Guo Dajing smiled and raised his hand and said, "Mr. Lin, you are so polite. Please sit down quickly."