Li Luoyou's business network and economic strength are much larger than those of sporadic small traders, and they have wider channels than Gao Li, who basically relies on selling foreign goods. The supply of goods is not only large in quantity, but also high in price.
A huge advantage. So it didn’t take long for Qionghai to become the largest mainland supplier in Lingao’s business system. So Gu Baocheng’s business basically involved collecting money through hand. However, Li Luoyou gave him full freedom to purchase goods, and every month
He can decide half of the purchase amount of the Qionghai Ship in Lingao, choosing what he thinks can make money on the mainland.
The siege launched by the Guangdong government suspended the business of the Qionghai for a period. Not long after the Chengmai victory, Gu Baocheng, who had never left Lingao, quickly resumed bilateral business and trade. He made a fortune. Li Luo
I feel slightly reassured about his business ability.
Li Luoyou attaches great importance to the development of the Qionghai Ship - the money for opening the Qionghai Ship is his "self", which is the so-called private money. Although his family is extremely wealthy, it is all the property of the Li family. How could Gu Baocheng
He was just a person with a foreign surname. In order to prevent people in the clan from gossiping and to prevent himself from being alive - he had to give Gu Baocheng an industry to settle down and live in. Everyone in the clan was eyeing the existing property, whether it was entities or shares.
, even his biological son may not be able to inherit all of it, let alone his nephew.
Now the Australians have fully demonstrated their capabilities and determination to defend themselves. From this point of view, Lingao now and Qiongzhou in the future can be regarded as an optional "escape route". Li Luoyou is very concerned about the situation in the Central Plains and the Ming Dynasty.
The future becomes increasingly pessimistic. The shadow of the coming troubled times weighs heavily on his head.
This time he came to Lingao not only to shoulder the mission of Li Fengjie's negotiation, but also to run the Qionghai properly. In case of chaos in the world, this small island in the south would be a paradise.
The carriage arrived at the door of Qionghai. The two servants in front of the door hurriedly came over to hold the horses. Because of the steps, the carriage could only stop outside the door and could not be carried into the house like a sedan. Li Luoyou secretly thought in his heart
Make a note: Gu Baocheng should be reminded to renovate the house and set up a special door for carriages to enter and exit.
He has already asked Bao Cheng to buy a carriage from the Australians as his vehicle - as for the horses or mules he needs, he will send someone to transport them from the mainland.
"Isn't it too ostentatious for my nephew to use such a car..." Gu Baocheng was startled - this red flag carriage is rarely seen on the streets of Lingao, and even the elders of the Australian and Song Dynasties in Lingao rarely ride it.
Now, not only did they not ride in carriages, they didn't even sit in sedan chairs. They either walked or rode iron-wheeled carts. It didn't seem right for a merchant shopkeeper to sit and swagger through the market in a grand manner.
"It doesn't matter." Li Luoyou said, "You are now the boss of the dignified Qionghai, so you must have the appropriate scenes."
Qionghai is relatively far away from the center of Dongmen City. Applying modern concepts, it is located on the outer ring of Dongmen City. The original choice of Qionghai was because the land price here is cheap and the surrounding development space is large. Furthermore, Qionghai is based on
Mainly trade, not very demanding on the market.
Although the place is a bit remote and the frontage is not big, the entire Qionghai house is very well-renovated. It is built in accordance with the traditional ancient "Building French Style" and also introduces many Australian-style facilities, such as glass windows and hot and cold water.
Bathrooms, flush toilets, etc. Li Luoyou particularly appreciates Australian bathroom equipment. In traditional houses, no matter how luxurious the house is, the toilet is a place that is difficult to enter. No matter how many precious spices you smoke,
The stench is always lingering.
A small garden was built in the Qionghai - this garden was a "modern" classical garden designed by Li Xiaolu. But it suited Li Luoyou's taste. The two of them changed clothes and sat in the waterside pavilion of this garden.
conversation.
He has already taken a rough look at the account book that Gu Baocheng handed him. There is a large amount of savings in circulating notes in the book, which is now deposited in Delong's bank account. Gu Baocheng means that exports to Lingao can be reduced recently and exports to Lingao can be increased.
Import from Lingao in order to digest the bank deposits as soon as possible.
He has always had great doubts about the credibility of this kind of paper money - after all, it is not real gold and silver, even copper coins feel more real than this thing.
Li Luoyou listened to his thoughts and pondered for a long time.
"There is no need to use this savings in a hurry." Li Luoyou said, "You must have a plan - the Qionghai will be your property in the future, and this is your world. You must think more about how to use this money locally.
."
However, Gu Baocheng could not think of how to use the money other than increasing the quantity of goods purchased - the house on the Qionghai was already big enough, and there was no need to expand it. As for the land he had hoarded, he felt it was enough: there are still some buildings around the Qionghai
A large piece of wasteland he bought is used to grow vegetables. Although the vegetables are easy to sell in Lingao, they are not worth a lot of money. Spending a lot of money to buy the land to bask in the sun is a bit wasteful.
"Don't waste it - didn't the price of the land you bought rise again?" Li Luoyou said with a smile, "Australians have just started to exert their efforts in Lingao, and the land can only rise, not fall."
He cares about Baocheng. He should keep part of the circulation coupons obtained from the sales and not exchange them all for goods to be shipped to the mainland. Part of the remaining cash will continue to be used to buy land - the high land prices are currently the highest in Australian-controlled areas.
Fast places. Especially near Dongmen City. This town was originally positioned as a castle town for communication and trade with the indigenous people outside Bairen City. Now it is expanding very fast, with the momentum of engulfing Bairen City. Many elders have already expressed concern about living there.
Bairencheng felt bored. It was too lively here, and was disturbed by industrial waste gas and noise from time to time.
"Master, although the price of land has increased, it won't be sold for a while. There is a price but no market..."
"Of course, there is still free land in the inner circle of Dongmen City. Naturally, we can't get rid of the land here. When the land in the inner circle is full, can we still get rid of it? If you buy more, the natural land will be tight. Wait.
If the supply exceeds the demand, people will come to buy your land."
"This is what I learned from you," Gu Baocheng said quickly.
As for the remaining money, he is saving it temporarily and waiting to spend it when there is an opportunity - as for how to use it, he has not yet decided.
"The other thing is to do more good deeds." Li Luoyou said, "Donate some to the church - the church in Lingao is a new pastoral area. Although it has the help of the Jesuits, it lacks the foundation and property. Father Wu also opened a seminary.
If you run a charity event, the expenses must be huge."
"Yes, my nephew donates a sum of money to the church every month..."
"There are also various charity associations run by Australians and their schools. You have to donate some money - it doesn't need to be much, but you must give it all. Don't miss anything."
"My nephew understands."
Li Luoyou nodded: "It's easy to make money in Lingao. So it's even more important to make good friends so that you can live here for a long time."
While the two were talking, they suddenly heard an Australian coming to visit - Li Luoyou cheered up: It must be that the Australian Senate has finally reached a conclusion of the negotiations. He has been in Lingao for more than ten days and has been waiting.
A formal interview with the Australians started the talks.
"Please quickly!" he shouted loudly, "come to the hall to serve tea!"
Just as the servant was about to turn around and go out, he asked again: "Who is it?"
"Among them is Mr. Liu Yuan. I don't recognize the others."
Liu Yuanlao is Liu San. Of course Liu San is not here for negotiation - he just wants to make Li Luoyou feel that an acquaintance is present and the atmosphere is more relaxed.
The person in charge of the negotiation is Xu Tianqi from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The interests of the Cross-Travel Group in Guangdong have been specifically stipulated in the "Treaty of Macau", and this negotiation is just a finishing work. Xu Tianqi's task is to bring together the matters discussed between the Senate and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
I just want to inform Li Luoyou about the conditions for my coming out.
Xu Tianqi is also an acquaintance of Li Luoyou - when he first received them, Xu Tianqi was mainly responsible for the negotiations with Kua Keqiong.
The two parties had finished their greetings, and the servants served tea. Xu Tianqi looked around and felt that the hall was too empty and seemed inappropriate for confidential conversations.
Li Luoyou saw him looking around and knew that he probably brought the conditions for negotiation and wanted to find a private place to talk. He immediately led everyone into his study room - this was the deepest courtyard of the Qionghai.
Except for Gu Baocheng, ordinary servants and clerks are not allowed to enter.
The conditions proposed by Xu Tianqi on behalf of the Senate are:
The Guangdong government tacitly allowed the Crossing Group to occupy the entire Qiongzhou Prefecture and exercise control. In return:
The Senate guaranteed that the Ming Dynasty's personnel appointments in Qiongzhou Prefecture and its subordinate counties could be continued. In other words, the Ming Dynasty could still appoint and remove officials at all levels in Qiongzhou Prefecture normally. At the same time, the Senate guaranteed the personal and property safety of the officials and their families.
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The Senate ensured that the official tax quota for the entire Qiongzhou Prefecture was fully met - including the additional levies and additional distributions from the Ministry of Household Affairs. However, the additional levies within the province would not be paid.
The Ming army's garrison in Qiongzhou can continue to remain as long as it exists in good faith. The Senate guarantees the personal and property safety of Baisha Water Village, Haikou Guard Station and Tang Yunwen himself and his subordinates.
All civil and military generals, officers and soldiers who were besieged in Qiongshan County will be repatriated to the mainland in batches by the Australian and Song Navy from the date of the signing of the treaty between the two parties. The repatriation locations will be designated by the Guangdong side. Baisha Shuizhai, Haikou and other Qiongzhou local guard posts
The officers and soldiers went back to build their own houses, and the Fubo army did not stop them.
The repatriated personnel may carry weapons, baggage, flags and 10-day rations. They are not allowed to carry gunpowder, cannons, livestock and grain. Officers above the guerrilla level may take back their own horses. Both officers and soldiers may take back their own personal belongings - the weight limit is ten days.
Kilograms. All ships left by the official army and belonging to Baisha Water Village will be returned to Baisha Water Village, and all other ships will be confiscated.