In the evening, Fang Zi'an returned to Lin'an City happily.

This trip was very fruitful, and it completed what Fang Zi'an hoped to do when he left the city yesterday, that is, to quickly form a team of shipwrights to go to sea, which is as important as the ship.

After successfully deterring the harassment of Li Weizui and others, and forcing him to swear that he would no longer be embarrassed by Wan Dahai, Wan Dahai no longer had any scruples, and decided to go to sea for Fang Zi's safe boat and become the leader of the big ship that was repaired again. Of course, Fang Zi'an was very happy, Wan Dahai's addition solved many problems, and many things that Fang Zi'an was difficult to solve were solved at once.

First of all, there is the question of the formation of the shipwright team. A large ship going to sea for trade should be equipped with at least twenty or thirty sailors. If Fang Zi'an recruited them by himself, it would be difficult to set them up in a short period of time, and even if he recruited people, Fang Zi'an would have no way to judge what kind of level they were. But after the sea is out of the way, these things will not be a problem. With Wan Dahai's connections and appeal, ordinary people can be summoned within a few days, and all of them are people who have been approved and identified by Wan Dahai, and there is no one who is indiscriminate.

The second is some related issues about overseas trade. Although Fang Zi'an is well-informed, he only knows the surface of the transactions between the ships of the Great Song Dynasty and the Fanguo, and does not know the specific operation process. However, Wan Dahai has traveled to the sea dozens of times in his life, going back and forth between Fanguo and the port of the Great Song Dynasty, and has rich experience in maritime trade. The choice of the route to Fanguo, the location and order of the port, who to contact after arrival, how to avoid potential risks, how to solve some unexpected problems, these are all problems that Wanhai can solve. In other words, Fang Zi'an not only hired an expert in sailing, but also an experienced trade consultant. How this didn't make Fang Zi'an overjoyed.

Fang Zi'an did not hide his idea of secretly smuggling, he felt that people like Liu Laotou and Wan Dahai must not deceive them, and he should be open and honest to explain his thoughts. So he put together his idea of going to sea secretly without the permission of the city department before the monsoon season came. Liu Lao turned his head and Wan Dahai, who had just been called the head of the Ten Thousand Dragons by Fang Zi'anzun, were suddenly dumbfounded.

They never expected that Fang Zi'an would have such an idea. This young man, who had already given them great surprise today, had such a fat heart and such a big heart. It's unbelievable to smuggle against the monsoon.

Fang Zi'an patiently explained the reason why he did this, in order to win the greatest benefits, in order not to let the imperial court openly exploit him, and also because he did not have much capital, it was like a fight. Of course, Fang Zi'an also admitted that it is unreasonable to do this, and it may be very difficult for sailing to sea. Fang Zi'an told Wan Dahai that if this would make it a huge danger to go to sea, he could abandon the plan, after all, it was all based on the safety of the shipwright and the safety of the ship.

Wan Dahai listened to Fang Zi'an's confession, and suddenly had a feeling of getting on a thief ship. But he is an understanding person, and he can actually understand Fang Zi'an's thoughts. The policy of the Imperial Court City Shipping Department is extremely unfavorable to some small shipping companies, and under the current policy of the Municipal Shipping Division, only large and medium-sized shipping companies can be allowed to go to sea to trade. Only when a large number of ships go to sea can they still make huge profits and avoid risks at sea under the system of purchasing goods at a fair price. In fact, this has led to the monopoly of overseas trade by several major shipping companies. This piece of big fat meat was eaten by several families and the imperial court, and it was difficult for the small boat company to squeeze in and get a piece of the pie, which was a great injustice. In fact, there are also cases of smuggling, and it is not Fang Zi'an who thinks so, but the court investigates very strictly, and the punishment is also strong. More importantly, the risk of smuggling is high, and ships without official documents of the imperial court are also dangerous in Fanguo, and in order to hide people's eyes, they cannot set off from regular ports with large fleets, so the risk at sea is also very large.

However, Wan Dahai finally agreed to Fang Zi'an. He assessed the risk and believed that the eight-masted ship did not have great requirements for the monsoon, and although it was an exaggeration to say that the wind could be used from all directions, it was true that as long as it was not facing the wind at the bow, it could almost become the power of the ship, which was beyond doubt. I am not afraid of the monsoon when I go, but the most worrying thing is actually when I come back, if according to Fang Zi'an, if I want to complete a voyage within two months, I will have to come back around the New Year, then I will have to come back against the winter monsoon, which will be a big risk.

But Wan Dahai thought that he could do it. In order to repay Fang Zi'an for solving the entanglement of the troublesome Li Crooked Mouth for himself, and also because of Wan Dahai's own strong confidence in sailing, and his stubborn temper that refused to bow his head in the matter of sailing all his life, he actually agreed to it.

On the occasion of farewell, the three made an agreement and division of labor. Fang Zi'an immediately prepared to purchase goods and transport them to Wantou Village. These goods are some porcelain, brocade, cloth, tea, etc., which are hard currencies sold overseas in the Great Song Dynasty, and are used in exchange for spices, gems, ivory and other goods that are expensive in the Great Song Dynasty. Because it is secretly going to sea, of course, you can't make a big show, you have to prepare secretly in advance. Liu Lao was responsible for repairing the ship as soon as possible, and strived to complete all the repairs within half a month. Because Wan Dahai said that since he wants to make a time difference in the sale of goods, he must dare to come back before and after the New Year, and at the worst, he must come back before the Shangyuan Festival. At that time, the goods were the most valuable, and they were also the most profitable. Wan Dahai immediately set about setting up a shipwright team and preparing to go to sea. Sail itineraries according to weather and sea conditions.

Once the two old men were completely led astray by Fang Zi'an, once they accepted the fact of smuggling at sea, the two also discussed and suggested that Fang Zi'an, when the ship came back, in order to avoid the eyes and ears of the city's shipping division, it was recommended to dock on the fishing island in eastern Zhejiang, and then use small boats to pull back to the Qiantang wharf one by one, disguised as ordinary goods and then transferred back to the city. This will leave the city boss with no way of knowing.

Fang Zi'an was happy in his heart, but he was actually a little guilty. His own adventure involved the two old men, in case the matter is exposed, in case there is any danger to go to sea, this is all something that makes me feel guilty and regretful. But at this point, there is no turning back. In addition, after a comprehensive assessment, the risk is indeed not small, but the benefit is greater. And I really need to make money, otherwise many of my ideas can't be realized, and a lot of things are lame, and this thing must be done. Risks are everywhere, and drinking water can lead to choking, so it's better not to think too much about it.

Back home, twilight four. Fang Zi'an did not let his guard down, and still walked around the house, making sure that there was nothing unusual before entering the house. The housekeeper Lao Huang hurriedly came to the courtyard to greet Fang Zi'an when he came back, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed and complained.

"Oh, Childe, where have you been in the past two days, we are all in a hurry. You don't say hello anywhere. Miss Qin was so anxious when she learned that you had disappeared that she sent someone to ask several times. I guess she's going to send someone around looking for you. Heck, you're back, thank goodness. I have to hurry up and report to Miss Qin. ”

Fang Zi'an smiled: "I'm really sorry, I went to do something." How did Miss Qin know? You repay her? ”

Lao Huang's face turned red, and he smacked his lips and said, "Childe is not strange, Childe is gone, of course I don't dare to act as if nothing happened." I can only tell Miss Qin. I'm not chewing my tongue, I'm really scared. Although you didn't tell me something, Lao Huang also knew something about Gongzi and Qin Tan. I was still very worried, for fear that something would happen. ”

Fang Zi'an nodded. Lao Huang is also honest, Lao Huang is Qin Xiqing's person, this is not a secret. He suddenly couldn't find it, so he naturally wanted to report to Qin Xiqing.

"I'm worried, it's mine, I'm not going to tell you. By the way, is there anything unusual in the house these two days? Fang Zi'an walked into the hall and asked.

"That's not true, we are still on duty at night according to Childe's orders, but there is no movement. However, there was a rich boy who came to find Childe, saying that he was a friend of Childe. By the way, it's the one who came with Childe that day. ”

"Qian Kang?" Fang Zi'an said: "He came back from Yuhang?" ”

"Then I didn't ask, he heard that Gongzi was not at home, so he left a message that he lived in the Yonghe Inn, and if Gongzi came back, he would go to him." Old Zodiac.

Fang Zi'an nodded and said, "Got it." ”

"Do you want to inform Miss Qin about Childe's return? Lest she be in a hurry? Lao Huang asked.

Fang Zi'an thought for a while and waved his hand: "No need, I'll go see her tomorrow." Now I'm tired, hungry, and thirsty. Get some food to fill your stomach and then get a good night's sleep, sleepy to death. ”

Lao Huang hurriedly agreed, and hurriedly ordered someone to prepare the meal. When the meal came, Fang Zi'an devoured a few large bowls, took a hot shower, changed into clean clothes, and lay on the soft chair in the back house comfortably squinting his eyes and thinking about things. Just as he was about to fall asleep in a daze, he heard footsteps walking into the patio. Fang Zi'an opened his eyes vigilantly, only to see that under the light of the lantern on the porch, Qin Xiqing's figure was stepping on the porch.

"Xiqing? What are you doing here? Fang Zi'an got up and said with a smile.

"Zi'an, where have you been in the past two days? How heart-wrenching it is? Why don't you say anything? Qin Xiqing's tone was angry and excited, but she was full of joy.

"This old Huang, I said don't tell you, I will go to you tomorrow, but he still can't help but report you." Fang Zian took Qin Xiqing's hand and laughed with him, complaining about Lao Huang in his mouth.

"It's none of Lao Huang's business, I got a report soon after you entered the city. In the past two days, in order to find you, I asked the city's eyeliner to keep an eye on you everywhere, and they saw you riding into the city at Hou Chaomen in the evening, so they came to report to me. That's when I found out you're back. What the hell did you do? You're still running around alone? Aren't you afraid of danger? Qin Xiqing still complained.

"Rest the wrath, rest the wrath. Good baby, okay? Sit down and talk, and I'll make you tea to make amends. Fang Zi'an hurriedly smiled in a low voice.

A 'baby' made Qin Xiqing's face red, and the anger in her heart disappeared a little. Angry: "Less meat, coax me at this time." You have to tell me today what you're going to do. ”

Fang Zi'an pressed her on the chair and sat down, poured tea and served it, and said with a smile: "Naturally, I want to tell you, I wanted to tell you when I saw you tomorrow, but I didn't intend to hide it from you." ”

"You say it, you have to say everything." Qin Xiqing said angrily.

Fang Zi'an smiled: "Interrogating prisoners? That's not good. We haven't seen each other for two days, so we can't make out first? ”

Qin Xiqing said with a calm face: "Who is smiling with you, I am very angry." At this time, you are so careless, what if something happens, what do you call me? What are you...... Hmm...... Not. ”

Before Qin Xiqing's rebuke was finished, his mouth was blocked by Fang Zi'an. Although his body writhed and struggled, he softened after a while, hooked Fang Zi'an's neck and let it be light, and the qi in his heart disappeared.

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