The Han River has a few sails, although affected by the war, the scale of north-south shipping is not as good as before. However, after the successful dredging and communication of the Grand Canal, the movement of goods in the north and south is very important to all the people in the world, and it cannot be completely blocked. There are still ships on the water that go from south to north to transit cargo, but most of the sailors and boatmen on board look nervous and vigilant to watch left and right, for fear of sudden changes.

Not long ago, the tragedy on the Han River had quietly spread, and the rabbit died and the fox was sad and injured, so the same sailors naturally had to be more vigilant. On the deck of a merchant ship, several shipwrights gathered together to talk to each other, talking and looking at the cabin. An elderly boatman walked over, glared at several people, and said in a low voice, "Are you tired of living?" This ghost looks in the eyes of others, and you will have your head without saying a word! ”

"But...... If those people know about it......"

"How will they know?" The old shipwright reprimanded twice, and sighed again: "It's a blessing or a curse, it's a disaster that can't be avoided." He has already gotten on the boat, and we don't have the ability to send him down, so we have to take one step at a time. I hope God blesses and let these three plague gods go down as soon as possible. If you work hard, you should have nothing to do, otherwise don't blame me for losing your head! ”

The scale of this merchant ship is naturally not comparable to the ships Xu Le took before, but as far as the current merchant ships are concerned, they can barely be regarded as decent. Nowadays, the businessmen who sail on the Han River either have strong backers behind them, or they are people who work under the valve of the family, and some are bold, greedy for far more than ordinary heavy profits and risky businessmen, fighting for wealth with their lives, and the proprietor of this ship is one of them.

The shipowner named Lin Wangsan not only inherited the family business and caravan left by his father, but also inherited his father's nickname "Lin Daring" and his temperament of asking for money and not dying. If it weren't for that, he wouldn't dare venture south at this juncture. But if it weren't for this kind of character, the Lin family would not have been able to amass a considerable amount of wealth in just a few decades.

Lin Wang's three ancestors were merchants, and in the early years of the Jin Dynasty, they relied on the power of the Jia family to earn a lot of money. But when it came to the chaos of the Five Hundreds, the family property was reduced to ashes in the war, and the Lin family fled, and the situation was not much different from that of ordinary people. When he was most depressed, he also worked as a beggar and almost starved his family to death. Until the emperor and the emperor built the capital in Chang'an, the Lin family was still poor and white, and they didn't even have a foothold.

In order to recuperate, the magistrate also granted the Lin family a field. However, the old man of the Lin family has always been concerned about the revitalization of the ancestral industry, and does not want to let his children and grandchildren be trapped in the ridges. Courage to risk killing your head and go back to your old business and do something half-black and half-white. He is bold, far-sighted, and lucky, not only has several businesses been successful one after another, but he has also made friends with the county's Gongcao. The business is getting bigger and bigger, and it is getting more and more connected to the government, and it is getting easier and easier to make money. Later, the Lin family's business gradually gained scale, and when they were most proud, they did the business in Liangjing, and they saw that they were about to revive the scenery of the day.

It's a pity that due to the willful and reckless actions of the emperor and the chaos in the world, the Lin family's industry is naturally not spared. The shops in Chang'an and Luoyang were all destroyed in the war, and the Lin family's industry shrank by nearly half. But Lin Wangsan was not depressed because of this, but became more excited. The whole person is more energetic than before, his eyes are shining with the wind under his feet, and his voice has become a little higher.

"What's that shop? What is that little bit of land? Compared with the gold and silver mountains in the future, a little money is not worth mentioning at all! As long as the world is in chaos, my Lin family's wealth can be multiplied several times or even more than ten times! That's great wealth! My father said more than once in Japan that if a businessman wants to make a profit, he can't hope for peace in the world. If the four seas are quiet and the war is not prosperous, and everyone in the world is in peace, how can they sell ordinary goods at a high price? When the world is in turmoil, the trade routes are cut off, and the goods are scarce, so that the goods can be worth ten or even a hundred times the profit. Of course, this kind of heavy profit must be helped by great nobles to be successful, ordinary people have a shallow life, and they cannot be delusional, otherwise they will not only not be able to make money, but also take their lives. My Lin family's life is not good, and I have spent a lot of money over the years, but I have never been able to make friends with real nobles, so I can only watch those stupid things become rich and noble, and I can stare at them. ”

In the cabin, Lin Wangsan, who was born with a simple face and a pair of shining eyes, told with a smile on his face how he made his fortune and the purpose of his trip, and the target of his story was Xu Le, Han Xiaoliu, and Bu Li. His words were earnest and his demeanor was respectful, and he was eager to pull out his heart so that the three of them could see the color. is worried that the three of them will suspect that they have ill intentions and pull out knives to kill.

Xu Le's estimate was right, the huge Han water cannot be cut off by the power of one person. Even if Li Jiancheng has this mind and does not have this strength, it has nothing to do with others who couldn't get on the boat before, it's just that there is a problem with their location. Relying on the small boat that Xie Jiu and his party took to the ferry, it was easy for them to find their goal.

Lin Wangsan is bold but not confused, and he has nothing to do with generosity and boldness, and he will not casually lead people to his own boat. It's just that Xu Le first showed his straight knife, and then showed his name, and Lin Wangsan had no choice but to change his attitude and incarnate as Meng Wei in this world. not only arranged the three of them to rest in the main cabin, but also took out good wine and meat to entertain them, and greeted them every day, just like filial sons and grandsons.

He was very afraid of Xu Le, but he stubbornly went back and forth several times a day to gossip with Xu Le and often tell him about his own situation, in order to prove his innocence. He appeared every day, and he had no time to collude with water bandits or betray Xu Le. Besides, he is not selling his life to seek wealth, Le Langjun must not be suspicious of his actions. He is just a businessman, and he doesn't have the ability to fish and fish, and the little person he brings is not enough for Le Langjun to clean up.

Xu Le waved his hand and didn't let him continue, "Lin Dalang's ambition is not small, you tell me this, it is nothing more than wanting me to be your backer." But why are you sure that someone is willing to be your backer? Besides, you know what you want to do now, so you are not afraid that your mind will be lost? ”

Lin Wangsan was not in a hurry or annoyed, and his tone was very peaceful: "Le Langjun laughed. I remember asking when your family first got on the boat, why do I believe that your family is Le Langjun. The little one said at the time that the two generations of the Lin family were businessmen, one relied on courage and the other on eyesight, and they couldn't make a fortune if they were any worse. At first sight of your home, the little one knows that it is not a thing in the pool, but a big hero who stands up to the sky. Although the small one is just a businessman, he doesn't know the world's heroes. But the name of Le Langjun has also been heard of by the small ones, and the impostors have also seen it, and none of them have the heroic spirit of your family. At that time, the little one concluded that your family must be real. It's the same now, how can those Xu Shui bandits be Lang Jun's opponents? Your family just suffered a little loss for a moment before, but this time you are prepared, and you will kill them without leaving a piece of armor! It's just that it's a small one that doesn't bless, and I can't accompany your family to Jiangdu, otherwise I will definitely open my eyes. ”

"Oh? You said that you have good eyesight and can see that I will be able to win this time, and you must also see that a certain person who is greedy for money is willing to be your backer for some wealth? ”

Lin Wangsan hurriedly shook his head: "If you don't have it." How could Le Langjun, a hero who stands up to the sky, be a backer for businessmen for the sake of mere wealth? But the little ones also know that it costs money to raise soldiers. The more soldiers you have, the more resources you need. Even though the prince is rich all over the world, it is inevitable that there will be temporary inconvenience, how can Le Langjun love soldiers like a son and let his subordinates be wronged? The little one has no other ability, which is to help your family raise money, so that the people under your command will not lack wine, meat, clothes and armor. Your family doesn't really need to come forward, just borrow a reputation to come out. This kind of thing is not costly, and your family will not not nod their heads. Even if your family doesn't want to do it, it doesn't matter, the small one can carry your family on this journey is already a great creation, in the future, Le Langjun has taken a certain boat, and this life is not in vain! It doesn't matter if the deal is successful or not. ”

Xu Le looked at Lin Wangsan and didn't speak, Lin Wangsan's careful thinking couldn't hide his eyes. The reason why this person deliberately stammered himself was that he was worried about the sharpness of his sword, but he also wanted to take the opportunity to make friends with Li Yuan's father and son, and take advantage of the relationship between Tang Guogong and even the future Son of Heaven.

I have been taught by my grandfather since I was a child, and I have a very light view of wealth and goods, and I have no material desires, as long as I have enough food, clothes, and a place to live. As for the supply of soldiers and horses under his command, it should also be the responsibility of the lord. If you can't even provide these, you don't deserve to let Xuanjia ride desperately for it.

Even if you really need to spend money, as a warrior, you have a horse under your crotch and a lance in your hand, what kind of treasure can't you get? There is no need to be a businessman as a backer. The reason why Lin Wangsan was perfunctory was of course not for himself, but for Li Shimin in Chang'an City.

Xu Le is not a stubborn person who is ignorant of the world, he can see the disputes and differences between the Li brothers, and he also has a premonition that the two brothers will have a fight in the future. This kind of battle is not only a competition for the families they have befriended, or how many allies they have in the court, but also a contest between soldiers and horses. None of these battles can be fought without financial support.

If you are not interested in these things, you can't ask Li Shimin to be the same as yourself, after all, everyone's identities are different, and what they want is destined to be different. Li Shimin is willing to offend the family for himself, and even give up the possible imperial throne, he should also think about him and try to help him achieve great things. Besides, Li Jiancheng murdered his party with such vicious means this time, if he was still allowed to inherit the great cause, wouldn't he become a waste to be manipulated by others?

It is true that the seizure of the world depends on the warriors and armor, but it cannot only rely on attacking, and power and wealth cannot be lacking. In terms of power schemes, it is not that he will not know, but he is unwilling to play those conspiracies. As for the goods, Li Shimin, as the son of the Li family, will certainly not be poor, but he is also inseparable from capable people, otherwise only the rewards of Tang Guogong and his own booty are not enough to make friends with wealthy families, let alone support private soldiers.

There is a specialization in the art industry, Li Shimin has made friends with military men, and the people around him, except for the eldest grandson Wuji, are all rude men who are good at killing people and clumsy in management. At the beginning, Ma Yi Heiwei Chi was also the first general around Liu Wuzhou, but his pockets were empty and full of debts all the year round, so he knew that it was impossible for such people to help Li Shimin take care of his property.

The eldest grandson Wuji has this ability, but his status is too high, even if his subordinates want to manage this, it is not very convenient. Moreover, most of the ways that can be used to obtain heavy profits are flawed, and once they are caught by Li Jiancheng, it will inevitably affect Li Shimin. When the time comes, the gains outweigh the losses, and if the losses are small, they will inevitably not be able to make money. People like Lin Wangsan are very suitable for Li Shimin to run some business routes that can be profitable but not suitable for involving relationships.

He could see that Lin Wangsan was not small, but this was not a problem, people without ambition were destined to be difficult to do in such troubled times, and they were not enough to be armed. As long as the talent matches the ambition, it can be used freely. As for whether it will cause harm in the future, there is no need to worry about it now, as Lin Wangsan himself said, as long as the troubled times are over, a businessman like him who sacrifices his life for speculation will be useless, and when the time comes, it will be a matter of one sentence to take his head, and he doesn't have to care about anything.

It is precisely because of these considerations that Xu Le is also willing to perfunctory him and give him some hope, but he does not give a clear response. After all, Li Shimin is still in charge of this kind of matter, and he can't be involved, as long as he knows that Li Shimin is willing to make friends with talented people in the world, and he will not discriminate against and suppress businessmen. People like Lin Wangsan will break through even if they have a chance, and leave the rest to Li Shimin's housekeeper to solve.

Lin Wangsan is worthy of inheriting the nickname "Lin Daring", and after discovering Xu Le's willingness to help, the whole person became excited. In order to make friends with the Li family and take advantage of the Li family's power and wealth, he was willing to risk his life to go to Parrot Island and send Xu Le and his party to this robber's den.

Xu Le didn't have anything to say about this kind of person, but politely declined his kindness. After all, to go to the island to save people, it is necessary to act in secret, and such a big ship is almost equivalent to a strong attack. Besides, Lin Wangsan is just a businessman, and if he can't help with such things as fighting, it will only be bad. The big boat arrived at Hanyang Wharf according to the original route, and Xu Le and the other three people tied up their bows and knives neatly and set off in a small boat in the evening, heading towards Parrot Island.