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Pu Shir quickly came back to his senses, looked at his father, and replied, "Dad, my daughter is just distracted......"

"Oh......" Pu Zhigao actually had some feelings, but he didn't want to say it directly, and said: "Daughter, you can't blame my father for being ruthless, our family escaped from his homeland during the war, and he was also a noble family, he has been adrift at sea for so many years, and after several generations of hard work, he has now moved from Guangzhou to Quanzhou, and then caught up with Ganzhizhou, seeing that life is getting better and better, and the family can live and work in peace and contentment, my daughter must not let the efforts of her ancestors for several generations go to waste." ”

It seems that Pu Zhigao has made some mistakes in the direction of his feelings, and he thought that his daughter was not tolerant of humiliation, so he was in a trance.

"Well, what the daughter knows, it will definitely not spoil her father's big things." Pusil replied.

"That's good, wronged daughter, father won't push you into the fire pit, my father also inquired before, I heard that this Gan Zhizhou is very good to the women around him, and there is no violent hobby, he came to Quanzhou and brought two women, people who have been in contact with them all say that Gan Zhizhou loves these two women and is generous, as long as he sincerely thinks you are good, he will treat you very well." Pu Zhigao also felt uncomfortable in his heart, so he not only comforted his daughter, but also comforted himself.

"Well, I think he's the same kind of person, my daughter knows." The little girl replied a little strangely.

Pu Zhigao turned his head and asked, "Does my daughter know him?" ”

The little girl subconsciously shook her head, but nodded again: "Dad, there is actually one thing that the children didn't tell you. ”

"What's the matter?"

"That night, he didn't ......."

Pu Zhigao was a little anxious when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "What's not?" ”

"He's not ...... Insult me. The little girl had lowered her head.

"What? This ......" Pu Zhigao was really anxious when he heard this, which means that the relationship has not been determined? He felt a sense of unease.

"And what did you do that night?" Pu Zhigao asked again.

"He asked me to shake a fan for him to cool off, and then he fell asleep, and his daughter fell asleep on the edge of the bed......

Pu Zhigao frowned, thought about it a few times, and asked, "He doesn't like you?" ”

The little girl didn't know how to answer this question, but after thinking about it, she said, "He forced his daughter's veil to go, saying that it was given to him by his daughter." ”

Pu Zhigao's mood was a little settled: "It's okay, it's okay, I'll go to invite him to the banquet at home, I'll go to ......"

After Pu Zhigao finished speaking, he didn't wait much, he quickly got up and left, saying that he had to determine certain things, and when he was determined, he could feel at ease.

Gan Qi was really in the state government today, and Pu Zhigao, who saw him, also greeted him with a smile, and Pu Zhigao asked Gan Qi to go to the banquet, and Gan Qi also agreed.

Pu Zhigao returned satisfied, but Gan Qi still had something to be busy with, the expansion of the Qingyang Iron Yard, Gan Qi was ready to do it with private shares, of course, it was also the agent of the Cai family to invest in the shares, to expand production, and even build a huge smelting plant directly next to the iron yard, and also build a production plant.

The production of hoes, pickaxes, plows, pots and pans, all kinds of ironware, and weapons and armor are also produced, but the production of weapons has to be covered up a little. As long as the road is repaired, a steady stream of iron will be loaded into the port, and the dumping of iron to the north will be enough to maintain the operation of the iron yard.

The expansion of Qingyang Iron Yard requires huge manpower.

The matter of manpower is also imminent to be solved, Gan Qi summoned Gan Ba to his side and said: "Duba, do you dare to sail to the sea now?" ”

Gan Ba heard this question and replied: "If I am asked to take a boat for no reason, I will not be willing to be killed, but if the eldest brother has any orders, it is to pin my head to the waistband of my trousers, and I will make it for the eldest brother!" ”

It seems that Gan Ba really suffered a big sin the last time he took the boat.

Gan Qi smiled and said, "I want you to take your troops out to sea and go to the South Seas to loot some strong men and come back." ”

Gan Ba's face turned straight and asked, "How much?" ”

"You can plunder as much as you can, and the more the merrier."

"Big brother, we don't have a ship, the ship is carrying goods to the West." Gan Ba raised practical questions.

Gan Qi naturally has a solution: "Going to the South Seas is not like going to the West, there is no need for big ships, just rent dozens of small and medium-sized ships at the dock, you take 500 soldiers to go, plunder around, fill all the boats, and load them until they can no longer be loaded." "Gan Qi is really ruthless.

"Big brother, it's easy to talk about this, I heard that the people over there in Nanyang, many places don't even have iron tools, just wait for me to go, it will sweep across Nanyang. When to go? "Gan Ba's words are true, if he is really wearing iron armor, with a strong bow and a crossbow, five hundred soldiers, as long as they don't go too deep, can really sweep the coast of the South Seas.

Historically, the Chinese official really went to the South and the West was Zheng He of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He went to sea, met these people, not only did not bully, but also traded with them, gave out all kinds of Chinese good things, and came back in exchange for something completely meaningless, Zheng He went to the sea a few times, and the most valuable thing in exchange for it was a giraffe. It also emptied the treasury to the fullest.

He also sent people the letter of the Holy Decree everywhere to promote the prestige of the Ming Dynasty, and from a utilitarian point of view, it was completely thankless and a loss-making deal.

Gan Qi is also official now, but when he goes to sea officially, this time he is not Zheng He's mentality, he is just rushing to make money, no matter the means, and he is not ready to go far, it is to harm the surroundings.

"I'll go to Pu's house tonight for a drink, and then I'll decide when to leave." It's time for the Pu family to be used again, the Pu family needs to help with the chartering of the ship, and even the seafarers and sailors who go to sea need the help of the Pu family, otherwise Gan Qi really can't play with dozens of ships.

"Order!" Gan Ba seemed to perform a military etiquette.

The climate in Quanzhou is really good, it's already November and almost December, and I don't feel cold when I wear a thin gown.

Gan Qi went to the Pu family for a banquet, and the Pu family had already prepared a banquet.

There were many people in attendance, and Pu Zhigao seriously introduced Gan Qi to several of his sons and nephews, as well as some cousins.

Gan Qi turned his head and forgot the names of these people, no wonder Gan Qi, he is now a big leader, how can he have the need to remember these names in his mind?

Gan Qi came to talk about business, and he wanted to rent a ship, not a loan, or a rent, forty or fifty ships, large or small, as long as he could go to sea.

Pu Zhigao nodded in response, this is a trivial matter, not to mention the rent.

Gan Qi also wanted shipwrights and sailors, who could play with the manpower of dozens of sea ships, which Pu Zhigao was a little embarrassed by, because his elite sailors were all transporting goods to the Western Ocean, and they had to be recruited or seconded to other maritime merchants.

However, Pu Zhigao still agreed, and finally asked: "I don't know why Xianggong wants so many ships to go to the South Seas?" ”

"Raiders." Gan Qi replied directly, not hiding, which can give Pu Zhigao a feeling of being trusted.

Pu Zhigao was a little puzzled: "Dare to ask Xianggong what he wants so many people to do?" ”

"There are three iron yards in Quanzhou, but they are all in the mountains and mountains, relying on people to carry cattle and camels, the yield is too low, this time to build the gallop road, the iron yards are expanded, it takes a lot of mining labor, mining is a dangerous thing, so it is necessary to rob many people to do this." Gan Qi this is and the dish is out.

Pu Zhigao really had a feeling of being trusted, and this feeling was excellent for Pu Zhigao in this matter.

Pu Zhigao suddenly patted his chest and said: "The original way is this matter, don't worry, I will send all the men in the family out, and I will also help Xianggong complete this matter." ”

Pu Zhigao said this, Gan Qi also said: "Then you can't let your Pu family suffer, if your Pu family can also organize people to go ashore to catch slaves, a strong man, the official will buy it with ten times." If it's a boy, it's also out of the triple. ”

As long as you dare to take a certain risk to catch it all over the mountains, whether a boat is crowded or stuffed, it is okay to lie down horizontally, vertically and vertically, and get a few hundred people back, that is thousands of dollars, the sea route is still close, and the cycle is short.

This business is really profitable.

Pu Zhigao was a little moved, looked around at the children in the family, and said: "There are not many people under the villain's command who can fight and kill, and this time they all went to the West with the ship escort, and I am afraid it will be too late to recruit people." ”

Gan Qi said with a smile: "It's okay, it's not this year, it's been purchased in the future, as long as someone in Quanzhou is willing to do this business, when it will be effective, as long as the people are shipped back, the official will buy it at this price." ”

Relying on oneself to trade slaves is too small, and mobilizing merchants to sell slaves is a better way. This kind of labor, for the time being, Gan Qi is really as much as he wants.

The three iron yards will go to Taiwan to open sulfur in the future, and even open a manor on the island of Taiwan to grow grain.

Gan Qi has capital, and there will always be many things to do in the future, as long as there is capital, there are places that need labor, even if it is to open up wasteland to grow grain on the island of Taiwan, it will be enough to absorb hundreds of thousands of laborers, and develop all the places on the island that can grow grain, so as to feed millions of people.

This kind of thing, for the time being, is only good for Ganch, and the benefits are huge.

Pu Zhigao heard Ganqi's words and said with a smile: "This is really a good business, since Xianggong has this need, the villain naturally wants to help." ”

Gan Qi is very satisfied, to say that this Pu family, for the time being, is really easy to use. If it weren't for thinking about things like the control of the naval fleet in the future, as well as some things in history, Gan Qi would really be a little reluctant to wipe out the Pu family.

Pu Zhigao had already called out Pu Hill at this time and danced again. He also motioned to these people in the family to toast Ganqi, and tried to get Ganqi drunk, and drunk to do things.

Gan Qi didn't have a lot of it this time, and when he was almost drunk, he waved his hands frequently, refusing to accept many toasts.

Pu Zhigao had no choice but to exert his own strength, bow his posture, and try his best to get Gan Qi to drink a few more glasses. He even motioned for Pusil to come forward and toast in person.

This time, Gan Qi had no choice but to lie down on the table and get drunk.

Pu Zhigao was overjoyed, and shouted left and right: "Come on, quickly help Gan Xianggong to the ...... Guest room...... Help me to the lady's boudoir. ”

Gan Ba and Zhou Tong looked at each other and smiled, and they didn't stop them, holding the handle of the knife, with a team of iron armor, they also followed Gan Qi inside.

Zhou Tong also opened his mouth and smiled: "Big brother is really a blessing!" ”

Gan Ba smiled evilly: "When the time comes to return to Beijing, I don't know if Sister Qiao'er can let this girl in, I'm afraid that my eldest brother will not have a good life." ”

"Hey...... Sister Qiao'er is afraid that she will not care about this, and the county lord will be furious when the time comes. ”

Gan Ba had a different opinion: "The county lord is there, I'm afraid I won't be angry, think about it, Fan Lou Zhang was the county lord at the beginning, and the county lord's bearing is great." Sister Qiao'er is the level that is not easy to pass. ”

Zhou Tong and Gan Ba, the two of them chatted happily.

Gan Qi had already entered the boudoir before his head, and Pu Zhigao came out to salute Gan Ba Zhou Tong: "There are two generals who have kept vigil." ”

Gan Ba also arched his hand: "Shopkeeper Pu is polite, I'm not a general." ”

Zhou Tong also shook his head and said, "I'm not a general either." ”

"Sooner or later, the two of you will be promoted to a knighthood and become a general." Pu Zhigao said two flattering words, but he didn't know that Gan Ba and Zhou Tong didn't even have military status.

Gan Ba didn't bother to explain, just sent Pu Zhigao away.

In the boudoir, there are actually wooden barrels and hot water for bathing.

It's just that the little girl looked at Gan Qi lying on the bed, a little helpless, and she didn't dare to come forward to call, and she was embarrassed to help Gan Qi undress and sleep.

Just when the little girl was helpless, Gan Qi woke up on her own, and sat up straight on the bed, not looking drunk at all.

Seeing Gan Qi sit up, the little girl unconsciously took two steps back.

"Pour a cup of tea." Ganchi commanded.

The little girl walked to the table, poured water with her hands, and brought it to Gan Qi.

Ganchi drank it all in one gulp, turned his head to look the little girl up and down, and asked, "Are you Persians?" ”

"Well, Persians."

"Why do you have to go to sea to make a living if you have a good life?" This is called chatting about family life, closing the distance, and relieving tension.

"I heard my father say that our family was also a Persian nobleman, and we went to sea because of the war."

"Have you ever been to Persia?"

"No, my dad was there when he was on the boat. I grew up in Champa as a child and later in Guangzhou. ”

"Where is your mother from?"

"My mother is also Persian."

Gan Qi beckoned: "Come, sit here, sit and talk." ”

The little girl was obedient, and sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Isn't your dad going on the boat himself now?"

"Well, my father is old and the sea is hard, so he won't leave in person."

"Your father......" Gan Qi, a straight man, is also a little poor in donkey skills, and this family is often not so easy to talk about, and this topic is a little difficult to continue.

"What's wrong with my dad?"

Gan Qi waved his hand: "It's nothing. Take a shower today? ”

"Well, for bathing, the water is ready."

Gan Qi got up: "Then take a bath." ”

Then Ganqi became an exhibitionist again, came to the side hall, took it off, and then entered the barrel, the water temperature was just right, and it was so comfortable that Ganqi babbled a few times.

Looking back, the little girl did not dare to come closer.

Gan Qi raised his hand and gestured: "Come, come and help me rub my back." ”

The little girl robot generally stepped forward, took a cloth towel to wet it, and rubbed it on Ganqi's back, and the mud pills rolled around.

Gan Qi in the water, with a look of enjoyment: "Comfortable, life in the world, this moment is the most comfortable." ”

Hearing Gan Qi say this, the little girl deliberately worked hard, but she understood, this is probably called serving people.

Suddenly, Ganchi turned his head and asked, "What about you?" After dancing for so long, don't you bathe? ”

The little girl was a little speechless: "I ...... I...... Later go take a bath yourself. ”

"Don't wait, you see this barrel is so big, come, together." After Gan Qi finished speaking, he didn't care whether the little girl agreed or not, and as soon as he stood up and stretched out his hand, he scooped the little girl into the water.

Where did the little girl expect Gan Qi to suddenly do such a thing? He screamed violently, stunned, and stood in the barrel in a daze.

His clothes were wet with water and clung to his body...... The little girl just stood in front of Gan Qi, stunned, this scene can only be made up by the brain.

Gan Ba outside the door was smirking again: "Big brother is amazing!" There was so much movement. ”

Zhou Tong nodded thoughtfully, with a shy smile, but said, "I'll take a few people to rest first, and I'll come to you in the middle of the night." ”