At present, in the Sui Dynasty, although construction projects have been launched one after another and the people are miserable, overall, it is still in an upward stage, especially after the opening of the Tongji Canal. The goods from the south are now reaching Luoyang along the river, and the boats and boats are connected in an endless stream.
Rivers were congested and north-south trade reached its peak.
Because Yang Guang personally visited Jiangdu along Henan, everyone now calls Tongji Canal Yuhe.
The Xiao family of Lanling, because they are relatives, is getting bigger and bigger. This is the only family in the south that has a presence in the north. The fleets of all other big families are trying to find ways to attach themselves to the Xiao family's fleet.
Inside, it’s better to pay less customs duties.
Master Yang, the shepherd of Yuzhou, became the biggest beneficiary of the canal, because he was in charge of Henan and Luoyang. At present, there was no place more profitable than Luoyang in the Sui Dynasty. It was actually the place where the richest man in the world was located.
With the money earned from the canal, Yang Jian began to actively win over the ministers of the DPRK and China, and many people were bribed by his money.
In early February, a man came from Luoyang and entered the palace of Prince Qin.
This man's name is Dugu Xin, the second son of Zhao Guogong Dugu Zuan. Dugu Zuan was recommended by Yang Ming. He is currently Tokyo Yin, Luoyang Cheng is Wuhua, and Luoyang Wei is Dugu Wudu. All three of them were recommended by Yang Ming.
He undoubtedly contributed to both of them. As for Dugu Zuan, he does not recommend him. This position will most likely go to someone else. After all, he is Yang Guang's cousin, or his relative.
The purpose of Dugu Xin's visit was firstly to visit Dugu Feng'er, and the other reason was to find Yang Ming to invest in stocks.
The emperor issued an edict to requisition two million stones of grain from the south of the Yangtze River to fill the granaries and supply the needs of the North-South Canal.
This is two million stones. If we can take over this transportation business, we can make a lot of money.
But at the moment, Dugu Zhuan also has Yang Jian, a Yuzhou shepherd, so if he wants to take over this business, he needs a stronger shareholder. As a half-son-in-law, Yang Ming is undoubtedly the most suitable.
Before talking about money, talk about feelings first. As soon as Dugu Xin came, he moved into Dugu Feng'er's small courtyard. They were brother and sister, so there was no taboo, not to mention that Dugu Xin really loved his stepsister.
Although Dugu Feng'er has a short memory, he still has a deep impression on his second brother Dugu Xin. The meeting between the two was very warm and harmonious.
Seeing that his sister was almost cured of her illness, Dugu Xin also lamented that her sister was in bad luck. Why did she go crazy at the most critical moment? The good position of the concubine was gone, but he definitely didn't dare to do this.
explain.
One evening three days later, Dugu Xin took advantage of the opportunity to be alone with Yang Ming and revealed the true purpose of his visit to Beijing.
"The food in Jiangnan is still being allocated, and it will take at least a month and a half before it can be shipped, so my grandpa hopes to win this business within a month," Dugu Xin was still sincere in Yang Ming's place, so he said nothing.
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Yang Ming smiled and said: "The business is not big. With Zhao Guogong's financial and material resources, there is no need to worry about this, right?"
"This is just asking for directions. Although the canal has only been opened for a year, business and trade are unprecedentedly prosperous. I want to take this opportunity to completely intervene in the canal water transportation. The Water Department in Luoyang is our people, and every checkpoint is ours."
Everything has been cleared, but King Qi can't get through it," Dugu Xin said.
Yang Ming smiled and said: "The Duke of Zhao is his own family, and the King of Qi is stuck. It is really unnecessary."
"Because King Qi also wants to do this business and is actively wooing the Xiao family. Once the two of them cooperate, others will just have to drink some soup," Dugu Xin said.
Lanling Xiao is the current maternal relative, and Luoyang Dugu is the previous maternal relative. Yang Jian's choice is undoubtedly the right one.
But the problem is, Luoyang is the territory of the Dugu family. If you do business on their territory, you will eat meat and drink soup from others. Is that possible?
Yang Ming really needs money, because he plans to secretly open a smelting kiln himself. Yun Dingxing can open the kiln, doesn't it rely on Yang Yong? He also finds an expert like Yun Dingxing to take charge of this matter. Once exposed,
You can also clear up the relationship. Otherwise, what do you want to do if the prince forges weapons privately?
Opening a kiln in Sui Dynasty is not an easy task. Iron ore alone is not easy to buy. Although all mines are basically owned by the state, there are too many private diggers and indiscriminate mining. You have to find these people to buy.
The price of ore is very high.
Moreover, Yang Ming still needs horses. Don't always expect Yang Yinjiang to always pay for them from her parents' house. She has already taken enough money from her parents' house.
So Yang Ming asked: "How can I help, Duke Zhao Guo hopes?"
Dugu Xin said: "Today, the two largest shipping terminals in the upper reaches of the canal are Luokou Pier and Xingyang Banzhu Pier. Luokou Pier belongs to us, and now Xingyang is the fiefdom of His Highness's second son. You have the final say over this place.
, His Majesty’s boats on the southern tour are currently at these two piers, with as many as 6,000 ships, and only the ships from these two piers can take advantage of this business."
Yang Ming laughed and said: "The dock is under the management of the Water Resources Department of the Ministry of Industry. It doesn't seem appropriate for me to use a public boat to earn public money, right?"
Dugu Xin patiently explained: "The Capital Water Department is only a big yamen, how dare they not listen to His Highness? Besides, we are spending money to rent their boats, and they will make a profit, otherwise it would be a waste to have so many boats docked at the dock.
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Yang Ming nodded: "Yuan Wendu is in Xingyang now. I will write him a letter to explain. You can contact him after you return. Who is in charge of water transportation in Jiangdu?"
"He is also a member of the King of Qi. His name is Wang Shichong. He is currently Jiang Ducheng and is in charge of food mobilization," Dugu Xin said.
Damn, this old boy climbed so fast. Yang Ming was stunned. It can be seen that Yang Jian has not been idle in the past two years. The governor of Jiangdu County is also served by his favorite minister Pei Yun, but this boy Pei Yun is now in the capital.
, that is to say, Wang Shichong alone has the final say in Jiangdu right now.
Awesome, how did you get up there? From the looks of it, it’s really not easy to make money.
Even if he and Dugu Zuan join forces in Luoyang, he has no control over Jiangdu.
Yang Ming asked again: "Which person from the Xiao family is Yang Jian doing business with?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Xiao Xuan, the governor of Danyang County, I wonder if His Highness knows this person?" Dugu Xin said.
Yang Ming was stunned. Of course he knew that this kid used to be a county magistrate in Jiangling County. He took advantage of his reputation and was working in the water transport business privately. Now he has become the prefect of Danyang? This is really surprising to the scholars after three days.
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This boy's father is Xiao Cong, and he is Empress Xiao's half-brother, so Xiao Xuan calls Empress Xiao aunt.
Xiao Mian, the great rebel leader in the south at the end of the Sui Dynasty, was Xiao Cong's disciple. This boy was also considered a relative, so he should have also risen up.
Good guy, this canal seems to have been built for you during the Sui Dynasty.
Yang Ming was in trouble, it was hard to make money, and there were too many involved. If he intervened forcefully, Wang Shichong would not offend him. After all, the old boy was protected by the second child.
"You wait a moment and I'll think of a solution," Yang Ming said.
Dugu Xin also knew that this matter was difficult to handle, but the Dugu family could not just watch such a fat fish being caught by others. Others ate the fish, while they ate the air.
If you want to replace Xiao Xuan, only two families can do it, one is named Yang and the other is named Xiao.
The Yang family's heirs were withering away, and his father was more jealous. Let's forget it. So Yang Ming thought of his old uncle Xiao Yu, who also loved money. This was his mother's biological brother, and he was very close to the deceased Xiao Cong.
too much.
Then, after Yang Ming had dinner, he went to his uncle's house, but he was not there, in the imperial city.
So he entered the palace.
Xiao Yu is now the Minister of Internal History, that is, the Ministry of Internal History, but after Yang Ming went to the official office of the Province of Internal History, the officials said that Minister Xiao is currently in Yong'an Palace.
So Yang Ming went to Yong'an Palace again, on the pretext of visiting his son.
"Just tell me if you have anything to say. These are not outsiders, coming to see Rui'er at night? Do you think my mother-in-law will believe it? What did you do during the day?" Queen Xiao said with a smile.
Xiao Yu, who was on the side, stood up quickly and said, "Maybe Your Highness has something to say to Sister, so I'd better avoid it."
"No, no, no, uncle, don't leave," Yang Ming said with a smile, "Actually, I'm just here to find you."
"Looking for me?" Xiao Yu was stunned. There must be no good for you kid looking for me, so he looked at Empress Xiao who was also confused.
Queen Xiao smiled and said: "Tell me about it, I want to hear it too."
So Yang Ming frankly told the whole story about Dugu Xin's meeting with him. He was making money and there was nothing to hide.
"Pick me into the gang?" Xiao Yu looked surprised: "I'm not short of money either? I can't afford to make such a huge amount of money."
"Stop pretending," Yang Ming rolled his eyes and said, "It's not like my mother doesn't know that you're greedy for money, so she's not embarrassed to admit it."
Xiao Yu immediately shouted that he was wronged and said: "Don't talk nonsense, I have the breeze in my sleeves and I can walk and sit upright."
"Okay, okay, you don't love money, okay?" Yang Ming looked at Queen Xiao and said, "What do you think, grandma?"
Empress Xiao couldn't laugh or cry and said: "Don't always focus on these evil ways. It's only a few dollars. Is it worth coming to the palace at night? If you are short of money, tell me, I will give it to you."
"My son has no money to honor you, which is already unfilial. How can I use my mother's money?" Yang Ming said with a smile: "The palace's expenses are too high, and I don't have a second son who can make money. I have to find a way to make up for the shortfall and water transportation business."
, the Ministry of Industry also makes a profit, and the national treasury does not suffer a loss. I just earn money for running errands."
Empress Xiao smiled and nodded: "It's up to you, leave it to the people below. You are the prince, don't always worry about these things."
"Of course, the Dugu family is in charge of running the business. My uncle and I can take the commission just by sitting down. We are guaranteed to make a profit without losing anything, so we don't have to worry about it," Yang Ming said with a smile.
Empress Xiao nodded: "Okay, let your uncle say hello to the clan, and let someone else take over the water transportation of the clan. If the Ministry of Industry calls you, go yourself."
"It can be done," Yang Ming said with a smile.
After chatting for a while, Yang Ming and his old uncle Xiao Yu left Yong'an Palace together. After walking far away, Xiao Yu suddenly pulled Yang Ming's sleeve and whispered: "How much can you give me?"
"Twenty percent," Yang Ming said.
Xiao Yu curled his lips: "Twenty percent is too little. Although the clan has asked for someone to take over the water transportation, I still have to spend money to manage it. I also have to give Xiao Xuan some comfort money."
"I am also 20%," Yang Ming said.
Xiao Yu was stunned and said quickly: "If you put it that way, 20% is quite a lot."
After the two parted ways, Xiao Yu returned to Neishi Province. The moment he walked through the door, he suddenly froze:
"Isn't that right? The Dugu family dares to give you 20%? This kid is lying to me."
So Xiao Yu simply left the palace and went to Prince Qin's Mansion to find Yang Ming. Family ties are family ties, and we can't hold back on money matters.