The words "come ashore" touched Xu Weixue. He put away his sword and stood silent.
Wang Zhi, the big leader above him, wanted to recruit people, and he wanted to "go ashore" and be able to do business legally and openly.
Xu Zheng continued to advise: "Qin Dewei has always been a shady character who always means different things. What he says may not necessarily be what he wants to do. Don't be fooled by him."
After Yan Shifan came back from the brink of death, he gradually regained his senses and quickly added: "If Qin Dewei says something in a big way, it usually won't be his true intention!
I guessed that the reason why Qin Dewei openly claimed to continue to ban the sea was because he had just arrived and his footing was not yet stable, so he followed the old regulations to stabilize the situation.
Once he gains a foothold in the southeast and can control the situation, he will definitely change his flag and push for the opening of the sea! So the forbidden sea is really just a cover for him!"
Xu Weixue replied without thinking: "I guess your mother is big! You know nothing! Even if Qin Dewei wants to open the sea, if it is delayed until next year, I will have to wait forever?"
The navigation between the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese Kingdom mainly relied on the monsoon, so it was calculated on an annual basis. It could only travel once a year according to the direction of the monsoon wind. Therefore, the time window is very important, and commercial activities must also follow the annual rhythm.
Under normal circumstances, after Xu Weixue completed the purchase of goods in the second half of the year, he would set sail for the Japanese country following the monsoon wind, and then use the Ming Dynasty goods to earn huge amounts of silver in the Japanese country.
If you can't leave in the second half of the year, or you don't have enough goods, then this year will be in vain, and you will have to wait a year later if you want to go to Japan again.
From a business point of view, if we wait until next year to wait for the opening of the sea, it will be a loss of blood, which is at least equivalent to raising hundreds of people for a year in vain.
What's more important is that he, Xu Weixue, is not the biggest leader. There is also the group leader Wang Zhi above him.
If he couldn't complete his business mission and couldn't provide enough money, how would Wang Zhi treat him?
Thinking of this, Xu Weixue complained to his wife: "It's not that I'm not generous, silk is the most sought-after cargo on the sea, and it took several months to save those 20,000 pieces of silk.
Now that I was in trouble for a while, I listened to the thieves and became greedy for profit. I sold all 20,000 pieces of silk. How will I make up for it in a while?
So what we are anxious about is no longer what Qin Dewei is doing, but how to raise enough goods as soon as possible!"
Xu Zheng may understand Qin Dewei very well, but he doesn't know much about business, and he can't provide very good ideas at the moment.
Thinking of the possibility of blood loss, Leader Xu became extremely irritable. As a businessman, the most annoying thing is losing money or making less money.
Subconsciously, he raised his sword against Yan Shifan again. If the problem cannot be solved, then get rid of the person who created the problem!
Although it still can't solve the problem, it can at least make myself feel better!
Yan Shifan, who had regained his desire to survive and was probably the second-best in the world in quick wits, hurriedly dodged the blade and shouted: "I can help you find a large amount of silk, leader!"
Xu Weixue did not put away the sword, but still pointed the tip of the sword at Yan Shifan.
Yan Shifan did not dare to take advantage of it at this moment, and said quickly: "When I was in the capital, I heard about something! In order to buy off the right eunuch, Qin Dewei once promised to help the Suhang Weaving Bureau make profits!"
"What does that have to do with me?" Xu Weixue said coldly.
Yan Shifan did not dare to talk back and continued: "If you think about it, you will know that within Qin Dewei's authority, the only way to help the Weaving Bureau make a lot of money is to smuggle silk to maritime merchants!
Moreover, this year the emperor is in coma, and the palace's consumption of silk has decreased. Without the emperor's restraint, the Weaving Bureau has more room for free operation!
So I conclude that the Suhang Weaving Bureau will definitely hoard a large amount of silk, waiting for Qin Dewei to take office! If Chief Xu can take over these silks, wouldn't he be able to make up for the losses?"
"It's your grandma's fault!" Leader Xu couldn't help but cursed. Now he hates hearing such nonsense as "I'm sure" and "I'm sure".
But Huang Xiucai, who came to report the news, said at this time: "I heard that the Suzhou and Hangzhou weaving eunuchs are now in Hangzhou City. Not long ago, the Hangzhou Weaving Bureau sent an additional 5,000 pieces of silk to the craftsmen!"
This news doesn't mean much when viewed alone, but it confirms Yan Shifan's previous inference that Hangzhou Weaving Bureau is really stocking up in large quantities!
"Is this happening?" Leader Xu was immediately moved when he heard that there was a supply of goods.
But he immediately realized that it was unrealistic and scolded: "You surnamed Yan still dare to deceive me with your sweet words. I am not familiar with the weaving eunuch, why should he sell silk to me!"
Yan Shifan may have been waiting for this sentence, and immediately added: "Isn't this me!"
Leader Xu asked: "Do you know the weaving eunuch?"
Yan Shifan wanted to say a lot, but he was afraid that Leader Xu had lost his patience, so he hurriedly said: "Listen to my explanation first!
For the weaving eunuchs, they can make a fortune as long as the silk is sold at sea, and it really doesn't matter who they sell it to.
And I can lobby the weaving eunuch and let the weaving bureau sell the silk to you, Chief Xu! After all, I am the son of the ruling elder, and my family's favors are still very valuable!
As long as the weaving eunuch is not stupid, he will definitely be convinced by me! Anyway, you can make a lot of money, and you can gain the favor of my family, so why not!"
After saying these words, Yan Shifan sighed secretly, he had to rely on his father to get around! He also had to play the identity card of the old son of Ge!
Leader Xu did not doubt Yan Shifan's ability to deceive. He believed that Yan Shifan had the ability to convince that weaving eunuch.
But Xu Weixue was worried about other people, so he hesitated and said, "Qin Dewei won't stop him, right?"
Yan Shifan replied: "Qin Dewei made a deal with the eunuch before. As long as he doesn't want to break his promise politically, there is no reason to stop him!
For people like Qin Dewei, political credibility is much more valuable than a mere piece of silver, and there is no point in destroying political credibility for ten thousand or twenty thousand silk!"
"Furthermore, Qin Dewei's party member Feng En is in charge of the Shipping Department now. It is estimated that this batch of silk from the Weaving Bureau can definitely be sold to the sea legally through the Shipping Department in the name of purchasing materials for the tribute mission!
Isn't this the legal trade that you dream of, Chief Xu? You don't have to worry about transactions, you don't have to worry about being intercepted by the government and the army, you can make money safely!"
Xu Weixue finally put down his sword and considered the feasibility.
Yan Shifan breathed a sigh of relief after escaping from the blade, and after observing his words, he struck while the iron was hot and said: "And in the long run, it will be very beneficial!
Through this time of dealing with Shibo Company, I can become familiar with Shibo Company’s people, sophistication and work procedures. These are experiences that can be used in the future!
After the sea is opened, the responsibilities of the Municipal Shipping Department will also be adjusted accordingly, and it will definitely become the most critical link!
By then, Leader Xu, who is already familiar with the Shibo Division, will be able to take the lead in walking in front of everyone!"
It can be said that many of Yan Shifan's words almost focused on Leader Xu's "pain points", but Leader Xu felt an inexplicable fear of Qin Zhongtang.
He asked again and again: "Is there really no problem with Qin Dewei?"
Although Yan Shifan had no sympathy for Qin Dewei in his heart, he still insisted on saying: "Don't worry, Leader Xu!
Neither the weaving eunuch nor Qin Dewei knows other maritime merchants, and it doesn’t matter to them who buys the silk! So this is an opportunity, but you need Chief Xu to take the initiative!"
Xu Weixue thought about it for a moment. Now he couldn't see any other way to make up for his previous mistakes. He might as well give Yan Shifan's idea a try.
Moreover, Yan Shifan's words captured almost all of his pain points.
After making a decision in his mind, Leader Xu asked Yan Shifan: "Then tell me, how to lobby the weaving eunuch?"
Yan Shifan replied very carefully: "Of course I was sent to Hangzhou City to ask for a meeting with the weaving eunuch, to convince him face to face and to make a cooperation agreement."
Xu Weixue took a deep look at Yan Shifan. Who knows if this is Jin Chan's plan to escape from his shell? Did you, Yan Shifan, go to Hangzhou to seek freedom from control?
Leader Xu said: "Can't you write a letter? I will send someone else to ask for an audience with the weaving eunuch and bring the letter you wrote."
Yan Shifan explained: "Originally, I did not know the weaving eunuch and could only be regarded as strangers, so only by asking for help in person can we be considered sincere.
If you just write a letter and want to ask the weaving eunuch to do something, that would be too generous. If you meet a narrow-minded person, it will be bad!" This chapter has been completed!