Actually, there was no waiting until the next night.
Early the next morning, while Qian Wubing was still asleep, Su Juanyun brought three other middle-aged people about his age to visit "Wu Qianhu". They looked haggard and
You can tell from the bloodshot eyes that they didn't even close their eyes for a while last night.
Su Juanyun, who went back last night, found Wang Xiaohan and Jiang Zhiqing directly. Although they were separated for less than two hours, this time they met, he didn't even exchange greetings, and directly asked about Wang Xiaohan and Jiang Zhiqing.
The deal between Jia and Sihailou came.
Wang Xiaohan and Jiang Zhiqing were originally ordered to analyze the pros and cons to each other one by one, but they had no chance to speak before. Seeing him turn around now, it was in line with their intentions.
He immediately told the inside story. After saying this, Su Juanyun was stunned for a moment. He knew that the other party was not trying to kill everyone, nor was he trying to dominate the sea trade. They were so busy.
What strength?
The conditions under the supervision of the imperial court may seem harsh, but it also brings order. Although they have lost the right to speak, they may not necessarily make less money. Moreover, with the support of the imperial court, they, overseas businessmen, can speak
The sound can also be louder, and of course, more importantly, they can now dare to explore places that they could not go to in the past, and places farther away.
This is a good thing, but a bad thing. If they refuse even such conditions, then they may really become the second Xu family. The reason why the Xu family was taken down was not only because they had bad ideas but bad luck, but also because of this.
The one who is the most active in Sihai’s jumping up and down the building, it’s understandable that people take advantage of them and kill chickens and scare monkeys. For a big family like theirs, if they really want to find trouble, they won’t find it anywhere. Is everyone’s buttocks clean?
, I know everything in my heart.
How about Shen Wanwan in the past? During Taizu's time, his Shen family was probably as good as the seven current families. Taizu wanted to work for the army, so he generously sent money. Taizu wanted to repair Nanjing City, and he volunteered to take the responsibility.
With half the money, such wealth, such momentum, and an order from the court, wouldn't the Shen family be said to be in ruins?
With this understanding, Su Juanyun took Wang Xiaohan and Jiang Zhiqing back to several other places where they were waiting for news about him. This time, in the true sense, the principals of several wealthy families in Jiangnan gathered together. Unfortunately, this time,
What they discussed was not how to add obstacles to Sihai Tower, but how to accept Sihai Tower's conditions without losing face.
Needless to say, the result was that they showed up here early in the morning, which already explained the problem. However, Wang Xiaohan and Jiang Zhiqing, who had been busy all night, did not follow them at this time, and went back to their respective places.
I went to my own place to catch up on my nap.
After explaining his purpose of coming, Qian Wubing could meet them at this time. Of course, there was no excessive nonsense. He just encouraged him a few words and talked for a while "regardless of the past grudges", which finally appeased them.
With his heart in mind, the rest of the things will naturally be taken care of by the people below. Qian Wubing doesn't need any specific handling.
Su Juanyun and the others were sensible enough. After sitting there for half an hour, they stood up and left. They came today not to talk about specific matters, but to show their sincerity in case they themselves had softened.
, but the other party did not receive this signal and still kept shouting to fight and kill, which would not be an injustice. For specific matters, refer to Wang Jiang and his family, and naturally they will know what to do.
However, Qian Wubing casually mentioned that the Sihailou fleet would go out to sea in half a month. These people immediately said that the fleets of several companies were also waiting for the wind direction. After finally getting this opportunity, they must cooperate with the Sihailou fleet.
One of the people who went to sea together was to build momentum for the Sihai Fleet, and the other wanted to show the people in Jiangnan who noticed this matter that the relationship between us and the Sihai Fleet is not what you think.
The Xu family is solely to blame and has nothing to do with us at all.
Qian Wubing also roughly thought of their intentions and agreed with a smile. After all, it was just herding sheep. One sheep was being herded, and a group of sheep were being herded. There was no difference.
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A few days later, the number, cargo and destination of each fleet were reported at the Jinyiwei Yamen as Qian Wubing requested. Qian Wubing didn't know it and was shocked when he saw it. No wonder these companies
If you have the guts to challenge Sihailou, there are a total of forty or fifty ships from several companies. Although they can't be compared with the Sihai fleet's ships that often cost one thousand or two thousand materials, they can't be compared with those in the canal.
Compared with the other ships, they are considered giants. There are more than ten ships with more than 1,000 materials!
Qian Wubing had said it first. Naturally, there was nothing prohibited in this cargo. However, that was not what Qian Wubing was concerned about. He looked at the ships on the list, coupled with the appalling weapons of the Sihai Fleet.
Merchant ship, he had a vague idea in his mind.
Perhaps the total number of these ships is incomparable to Zheng He's treasure fleet, but this is probably the largest fleet in the Ming Dynasty after Zheng He. Especially this time, all these ships
The fleet is fully loaded with this cargo and is going to sea together. The momentum cannot be underestimated. In this case, why not set this destination farther away. Fuso, Ryukyu, and Korea are already the private lands of Ming merchants, but further away
The merchants of the Ming Dynasty must not have set foot in this place for a long time! The sea has been banned until now, and the court has not organized or used money to destroy it. It is absolutely impossible for a certain private household to organize such a large fleet.
If you want to do it, do it! Qian Wubing talked about his ideas with the principals of these companies. After all, although they are all sea-going ships, because of the previous division of interests, everyone's routes are still different. At this moment, I heard
When Qian Wubing mentioned this, some people hesitated. The profits of this maritime business are huge, but the risks are also huge. Pirates, wind and waves, etc., might lose everything, especially if a new route is opened.
Although it means that there is a steady stream of money, if it is not opened up, it will be filled with countless wealth and corpses.
Wang Xiaohan and Jiang Zhiqing, on the other hand, seem to be completely determined to follow Sihailou. Even if the entire fleet is destroyed, they are not worried. The princes and father-in-law have agreed to take care of the two of them in other businesses, so what do they have to worry about?
Yes, the worst thing is that among the people sent on the fleet, there will only be fewer important people in the family.
After several days of bustling discussions, several people finally reached an agreement. Master Qian's proposal was excellent. Since the Sihai Fleet was willing to go to sea this time to open up a new route, they were naturally unwilling to be left behind. After all, the strength of the Sihai Fleet, this
Everyone is already familiar with it. Even if they encounter blind pirates, the Four Seas Fleet will protect them thoroughly, so there should be no problem.
With this consensus, the next step is the route issue. It was only more than a hundred years ago from the Yongle period. Although the majestic treasure ship fleet of the past no longer exists, of course, Zheng He's route to the Western Ocean still exists
Many people know it, even if they don't know it clearly. After reading the romance novel "The Three Treasures Eunuchs Go to the West", everyone has some idea. Even though the romance novel cannot be taken seriously, the general outline of the route can still be pieced together.
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Of course, when gathering for the first time to go to sea, it is unrealistic and too dangerous to expect to go to the ends of the earth like the fleet of the Three Treasure Eunuchs. The result of everyone's discussion of the route was to set the destination at Tianzhu.
A trip to sea is not just aimed at Tianzhu. From land to Tianzhu, you have to walk tens of thousands of miles through thousands of mountains and rivers. But at sea, even if you run slower, you can still reach it in one year, right?
!Furthermore, following the route of the Three Treasures Eunuch, there are so many foreign countries and small countries along the way that can also do business. At worst, the things are sold out, we can just go home and transport them again.
After a few times, this becomes familiar.
While Qian Wubing was preparing to go to sea, he gave Zhu Houzhao some information. This matter must be reported to Zhu Houzhao. Otherwise, a guard in brocade clothes would take command, even if the Queen Mother did not like to see him and was kicked out of the capital.
Going to sea lasted only a year and a half, which was definitely not possible. Of course, in the book, he even boasted about the benefits of going to sea.
In line with Zhu Houzhao's ambition, he used the great open source of trade routes and the continuous flow of money into the Ming Dynasty to point out the benefits. In particular, in the past, the treasure fleet went to sea at a cost of the court's silver. But this time, a purely non-governmental organization was amazing.
, the Sihai fleet can bear the name of a royal fleet, and not only does the court not spend a tael of silver, but it can become rich and famous!
Just as he expected, as soon as the Zhezi arrived in Beijing, Zhu Houzhao was moved by his extravagant Zhezi. Who doesn't like money? Although the imperial court had a lot of money because Liu Jin was executed, the Ming Dynasty now,
It is incomparable to the time of Emperor Taizong. At the time of Emperor Taizong, he drove the Mongols far away. The Mongols fled as soon as they saw the Ming Dynasty cavalry. Unlike today, the strong city and high walls are completely on the defensive.
Zhu Houzhao was also ambitious. He also wanted to drive the Mongols far away or even destroy them. He also wanted the Ming Dynasty that he ruled to become the center of the world and enjoy the glory of all nations coming to court.
"If he wants to go, let him go!" Empress Dowager Zhang looked at the note handed over by her son with no expression on her face: "However, the family members have to stay in Beijing. How long has it been since the Three Treasures went to the West?
In the world, maybe he is so dazzled that he is reluctant to come back. We can’t let others laugh at us!”