Li Sheng was stunned for a moment, Your Majesty...
Wait, hundreds of thousands of coins, His Majesty Long Yan is delighted, doesn’t this mean...
"Old Li, you mean...fuck, Li Er is going to end???"
"Hahahahahaha!"
Li Er laughed on the spot and slapped his thigh, "Young Master is right as he expected, His Majesty is about to end!"
"These hundreds of thousands of coins are the result of His Majesty's decision to adopt the Young Master's policy of entrusting overseas lands and invest heavily in the shipbuilding industry!"
Li Er has been dealing with Li Sheng for more than a year, and now his face has been tempered to be extremely thick, and he can talk about it without batting an eye.
After laughing loudly, Li Sheng thought for a while and finally nodded slowly.
"Okay...I understand."
"Damn... what a good guy, this nascent empire does things openly..."
Li Sheng could only secretly praise that he wore it at the right time.
Generally speaking, based on historical experience.
All the great empires in history were basically the most powerful when they were first created, and their mobilization power was off the charts.
The people's living standards have been greatly improved, their martial virtues are abundant, they are brave and upright, and the monarchs and courts are clean and efficient, and everything they do is done quickly and resolutely, without any sloppiness.
The superiors are like flag branches, and the people are like wild deer.
But as time went on, it started to get unbearable.
The upper class began to harbor evil and evil practices, while the lower class gradually lost its economic foundation, and the atmosphere was gradually destroyed by poverty and downward expectations.
Looking at it now, it is indeed the early stage of the dynasty, and Li Er's finances and actions are so fast.
But when he thought about how many shipyards he would have to run with such a large sum of money...it was so tiring just thinking about it, that Li Sheng didn't want to talk.
But then again, this is indeed a good thing. Now that I have passed through it, of course I have to do what I can do...
Even in the long run, Li Sheng felt that if future generations were willing to brag about themselves, then in the long run, this strategy might be more valuable than the great defeat of the Turks.
So he nodded and accepted the task.
Li Sheng also fully understood at this time that Lao Li's hundreds of thousands of dollars were not his own wealth, but were sent by the imperial court to run errands for him.
Trust Lao Li so much...
Li Sheng couldn't help but wonder who this guy was.
But think about it since the other person’s surname is Li. Unlike later generations, this era has high population mobility and any surname may appear anywhere.
In this era, once you say a surname, your place of origin can basically be determined.
Since Lao Li's surname is Li, it is very likely that he is really a relative of Li Er's hometown in Guanzhong.
If you are related to Li Er and have certain abilities, then of course it is possible to go to heaven to listen.
In this case, it is not surprising.
But then, what surprised Li Sheng was,
Li Er then suddenly said, "But not all of this money comes from the imperial court. My brother does have a share of it!"
"oh?"
Li Sheng was slightly startled, but he understood that Lao Li was a businessman, and he used to run a shipyard. It was normal for him to invest in a new shipyard at this time.
But what surprised him was that Lao Li was not all doing it for business.
Li Er then also talked about his plan.
"Actually, this matter is mainly due to the enfeoffment system that Young Master told me some time ago..."
"This strategy, according to the young master, was originally intended to reform the Tang Dynasty...well..."
"Economic base?"
Li Sheng's eyes widened slightly, feeling...
Ma De, I always feel that Lao Li has thought a lot this time.
It seems that in this era, there are indeed many scholar-bureaucrats who are sincerely concerned about the country and the people, and are not just talking to others.
But what exactly did Lao Li plan?
"So this time... to be honest with you, Master, Lao Li, I am planning to find a way out for my daughter Lele, who is also your apprentice..."
"future……"
Li Er scratched the back of his head and smiled sheepishly, "Master, if you can find fertile land overseas, please don't forget Lele..."
"oh……"
Li Sheng let out a long oh.
This old Li was hesitating for a long time, like a primary school student who was stuck in memorizing the text.
It turned out to be...
"Harm...Old Li, you are thinking too much, really thinking too much. What is this?"
Li Sheng smiled directly, "Isn't it just that Lele wants to be the female president of the East India Company..."
"East India Company? Female President?"
Li Er was confused again, what did this mean...
What East India Company...what does this mean...
But he could barely understand the female CEO.
This means that it is probably something like an official position, but it is an official position under the rule of merchants.
And looking at the word "president", I'm afraid this authority is not low, probably at the level of Prime Minister and Emperor.
Although he still doesn't quite understand, Li Er feels...
This title seems very powerful!
So I couldn't help but get excited, "Sir, can you really make arrangements for Lele?"
"Haha, Lao Li, what are you talking about?"
Li Sheng glanced at Li Er with disdain, "Lele is my apprentice first, and then your daughter. Just right..."
"Well, as my master, I haven't taught Lele much. I just happen to be helping Lele now... Okay, Old Li, don't worry about this. I'll definitely arrange it for Lele!"
A hint of subtle cunning flashed in Li Er's eyes, and then he laughed.
"Then thank you very much, sir. Thank you very much, sir!"
Li Sheng:...Alas!
This belongs to Yang Yuhuan and Wu Meiniang again. It’s hard for me to die suddenly from overwork...
On this day, Li Er did not run away directly like before.
I had a good meal at Li Sheng's local dish invented by Li Sheng, and then I walked away with a satisfied pat on my belly.
Plan passes!
…
But after Li Er ran away.
Li Sheng thought about this plan and found that it was indeed...
After all, I really accepted Lele as my disciple, and I really didn’t teach Lele anything.
although……
In Li Sheng's era, the creature "master" was close to disappearing, and the dissemination of knowledge was carried out through a medium called "teacher".
But in this era, if you accept a disciple, you are almost equivalent to being the disciple's godfather or big brother, that kind of positioning.
If something happens to you in the future, your apprentice will care for you as a child until you die.
But correspondingly, this does not come for free. People must be respectful and filial to you, and you must also provide benefits to others.
So far, Li Sheng has only given Lele, his apprentice, some snacks and a few volumes of novels...
How does this work?
Of course, we have to arrange something serious.
Lele is still young now. But Li Sheng estimates that when his hybrid armed expedition ship comes out, it will be able to easily make hundreds of round trips in the Pacific Ocean like the serious freighters of later generations. However, if you pay attention to maintenance, there will be no safe navigation.
What a problem!
Taking Lele out to open his eyes and see the world is stress-free.
