Zhao Xun knew that he just knew that the profits of sea trade were very large. But in fact, there was only a general concept of sea trade, and he only knew that this was a very profitable business. Not to mention the distance, it was to start from the local area of Dayan's goods.
By sailing through sea boats and sailing to Yizhou, Silla and other places, you can earn a lot of money back. Not to mention sailing to Persia and other places, the silk and porcelain of Yan State are even more expensive. A ship of cargo will travel far away
How can you not be valuable when you arrive there after a year? Scarce is precious, and the fewer things are, the more expensive things are, the more expensive they are.
As for how this maritime trade is carried out, what goods are traded, where to stop, where to unload, where to load, what rules are there on the way, etc., he basically knows nothing. OK, say
When Zhao Xun got up, he knew nothing about maritime affairs at that time. But as the saying goes, there is a specialty in the arts and businessmen who engage in maritime transportation know. As long as there are policies above, merchants below will gather to respond.
Later (Harmony) after some general explanations from maritime merchants, Zhao Xun learned something. The main exports of Dayan are silk and porcelain. I have to say that this thing that has been passed down through the ages is really valuable. The main ones who go out
It is silk, porcelain, metal and ironware. The main things transported from overseas are silver, spices, flowers and plants, rare treasures, etc. Of course, if you want to talk about the details, it is not clear even after a year or two. In this regard, Zhao
I just got a little understanding of it.
"Silk Road! Maritime Silk Road!" Zhao Xun just sighed like this.
Zhao Xun knew about the Silk Road, but at that time the Silk Road passed Liangzhou and entered the Western Regions. It played a huge role in promoting the exchange of commerce and culture between the East and the West in history, but on land
There are insurmountable defects in transportation, mainly because the Western Regions are often cut off by nomadic peoples, especially the frequent wars in the Hexi Corridor. To the north of Liangzhou, they are often invaded by the northern Huhu. How dare merchants go out easily? The Central Plains dynasty is very powerful.
Once the power is weak and the deterrent power is lost to the north, the Silk Road will be blocked immediately. Such things are endless, and ultimately giving way to the dominance of trade land to the sea route. After all, it is really true that those who can command all directions at sea
Not much, at most, you can go around in a circle.
In another history, the Silk Road of the Tang Dynasty developed to its extreme. However, problems also arise frequently. During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty, Xue Rengui pacified the Tianshan area and the Silk Road on the road was officially opened. The four towns of Anxi were established to protect silk
The safety of the road. However, the Tubo regime on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau repeatedly harassed the four towns of Anxi and repeatedly captured the four towns of Anxi, making the Silk Road intermittent. The most serious thing is that during the Ruizong period, Tubo captured the four towns of Anxi and completely cut off
The Silk Road was completed. It was not until Wang Xiaojie recovered the four towns of Anxi during the reign of Wu Zetian that this road was reopened. After the Anshi Rebellion, this road never passed again. At this point, the long-famous Silk Road was completely declining.
But also, because of this, the power of the Tang Dynasty was widely circulated. However, Zhao Xun disagreed with the method of opening trade by the Tang Dynasty without supervision. The benefits were there, but the disadvantages were also many. He did not protect his advanced technology.
, which has made great progress in all countries.
Back to the topic, because after the defeat of Yanguo Town, it was difficult to trade on the road and directly transformed into maritime trade. The biggest feature of this maritime merchant is that he does not have to worry about being blocked by the enemy. None of the countries and regions passing along the way have the strength and
At least you can't get through the battle against the Great Yan Empire. Especially those unruly nomadic peoples can no longer threaten the business road. Moreover, the Maritime Silk Road has another feature, which is that it is low cost and high profits. People can
A large amount of participation greatly promoted the prosperity of the maritime business journey.
The reason why Zhao Xun nailed Lingzhou Prefecture tightly was because it was at the southernmost end of the Xiaoguo Army, which was convenient for going to sea.
"Grandmaster, we mean more than that! Even if we hang the flag of the Xiaoguo Army, we may be attacked by the Yangzhou Navy when we go to the southern waters." Zhang Yunqi said with a wry smile.
Zhao Xun said: "Oh? How can I explain this? Although my Xiaoguo Army and the court do not deal with each other, and they do not deal with Murong Cheng, they will not intercept normal trade. This is also the basic agreement formed by the forces of all parties.
Otherwise, who would go to his territory to do business? The Yangzhou navy won’t target you specifically, right? Did you do something special?"
Zhang Yunqi said in a stern voice: "The Grand Governor is really aware of his thoughts! When we left Yangzhou, the Yangzhou navy pursued us. Of course, we did not dare to surrender, so we seized the other four warships!"
Zhao Xun was stunned and said, "Seither seized? You more than a dozen merchant ships have seized the other party? It shouldn't be? Although you have the advantage of the number, you can't seize the warship!"
Zhang Yunqi said: "It was a false surrender, and then counterattacked and took the opponent from the ship. More importantly, there were our people above the four warships!"
Zhao Xun couldn't help but take a breath and admired Zhang Yunqi. This sounds simple, but it is not that easy to do.
"I didn't expect you to be not only a businessman, but also a navy general!" Zhao Xun couldn't help but smile.
"It's not me, it's Gu Fei, Brother Gu." Zhang Yunqi explained. It turned out that Gu Fei, who was nearly thirty years old, had also been a pirate. Among the dozen sea boats, several of them were seized from the pirates.
"What do you two mean?" Zhao Xun said lightly. These two people clearly caused trouble. There was no place to live and normal trade could not be carried out. Then he came to Zhao Xun to discuss cooperation. If it weren't for Zhao Xun's recent work.
What about sea trade? Naturally, these two people would not come to look for Zhao Xun. Of course, if it weren't for Zhao Xun's recent target of sea trade, these two people would not have been able to enter the Grand Governor's Office.
In fact, they have other del Roads to go, that is, trade between places north of Qingzhou, so they will naturally not be disturbed. But the places where they used to trade were all early in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and East Africa, and Qingzhou
,Youzhou and Jizhou are not familiar with the land. These places have long been divided up by major businesses. It is not so easy for them to rise again. More importantly, they all sailing ships on the sea boats
, I am really unwilling to use it for offshore trade. I heard that Zhao Xun was encouraging maritime trade, and the two of them specifically sought cooperation.
Zhang Yunqi's face changed a few times, and she said in a deep voice: "Xiaomin is willing to transfer fifteen sea ships and four naval warships to the Grand Commander, and is willing to work in the Grand Commander's business!"
When Zhao Xun heard this, he smiled and said, "Really? Are you really willing to send your ship to me?"
"The little people are willing, but they are just passing through the sea. They are still familiar with the same trade. They are willing to serve the merchants under the Grand Governor and transport them to the other side of the sea." Zhang Yunqi hurriedly said respectfully.
"Dong...Dong...Dong..." Zhao Xun's fingers gently tapped on the table, which made Zhang Yunqi's heart beat. He was unwilling to accept the ship in his hand.
But he is willing to work in the business under Zhao Xun. Although it is not his own, the business under Zhao Xun is Zhao Xun's private property. If he does it well, it will naturally be better than becoming an ordinary wealthy businessman. His father's experience told him
No matter how rich you are, you won’t be able to do without a backend.
"Okay! I accept it. Your four warships will be handed over to the Qingzhou Navy. By the way, Gu Fei, right? Are you willing to serve in my Navy?" Zhao Xun said lightly.
"I am willing!" Gu Fei, who had been in the Grand Governor's Office, said calmly.
"Yeah! Don't call yourself a villain. From now on, that's my soldiers. I'll report to Qingzhou Navy tomorrow, and I'll give you instructions. Remember, you must abide by the military rules and regulations of my Xiaoguo Army.
The military rules of the Xiaoguo Army are different from other military forces. I don’t want you to be driven out of the navy because of the anti-military rules."
"I understand!" Gu Fei looked happy.
"Zhang Yunqi, your fifteen sea ships will be incorporated into the House of Internal Affairs. You are the sea trade manager of my Baiyu Business. You two will account for two percent of the dividends of one sea trade, and make a profit every time.
After that, you will be assigned. You will be responsible for the sea trade of my Baiyu Business, and I will ask someone to help you."
Zhang Yunqi's face was filled with joy and said in a trembling voice: "I will receive the order!"
Zhang Yunqi was naturally happy. The purpose he wanted was achieved, even exceeding his expectations. Although the Ministry of Internal Affairs, although he was not familiar with this name, he knew that the Baiyu Business Name was responsible for Zhao Xun's wives. In other words,
This is equivalent to the inner treasury of the Emperor of the Great Yan Kingdom. Zhang Yunqi is equivalent to the Imperial Merchant General Manager who works for the emperor. It can be said that in the Xiaoguo Army, no one will provoke him easily for no reason. Let alone the sea trade.
The two-component dividends of the caravan were naturally aware of the great profits he made for the prosperity of the sea trade. With Zhao Xun's flag, was he afraid of losing money?
"The Grand Governor, my subordinates want to move the two families to Daoyouzhou City, so that they can better serve the Grand Governor. But there are too many people who have registered, so my subordinates are afraid of delaying the responsibilities delivered by the Grand Governor."
Zhang Yunqi continued.
Zhao Xun smiled faintly. Zhang Yunqi was quite wise. What is afraid of delaying time? It was clearly to show Zhao Xun that he would place his family in Youzhou City and express his loyalty.
"It's okay, I will let the people of the Interior Affairs Office inform Lingzhou Prefecture."
Then Zhao Xun asked about the situation of the sea trade. Zhang Yunqi knew more than the merchants he had been looking for a few days ago. It has to be said that the sea trade in the south is more prosperous than the north.
Judging from the scope of maritime trade, the scope of Dayan sea merchants has now covered East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and East Africa. The scope is unprecedented.
I have to say that the Emperor of the Great Yan Kingdom is still good. Since its founding, it has always encouraged trade, especially maritime merchants. Although it is a little declining now, it is still prosperous. The maritime merchants have already become the Persian Gulf.
The long voyage between them and opened up a route to East Africa.
According to Zhang Yunqi, the maritime trade in Yangzhou, Jiangzhou and even Jiaozhou are extremely developed, especially Guangzhou Prefecture in Jiaozhou, which is the largest foreign trade port in the south. In terms of shipping quantity, the number of ships coming to Guangzhou Prefecture every year is the number of ships coming to Guangzhou Prefecture every year.
There were many merchant ships from South Asia, Southeast Asia, as well as Persia, Dashi and other countries. Zhao Xun was stunned when he heard this. This was much stronger than what he thought.
Think about it, if each ship loads is fifty tons, then the throughput of Guangzhou's foreign trade cargo this year will reach more than 200,000 tons. In this era, this is a considerable number. In these places, you can see
As for all kinds of skin and hair colors, Zhao Xun has also seen these "foreigners" in Luoyang City, but it is far less than the many in the south as Zhang Yunqi said.