Jiao Long's explanation made Mao Wenlong very surprised, in this world, how can there be a reason that good things are afraid that they will not be sold. Especially in such an era, there is a shortage of materials everywhere, and once you master a large number of good things, it is completely the biggest killing weapon.

But Jiao Long's tone didn't seem to be as simple as Mao Wenlong thought, he pondered for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Jiao seems to be no stranger to this maritime businessman, so you might as well explain the truth in detail." ”

Jiao Long laughed and said: "The chief soldier doesn't know, my ancestors have always run to the sea, but the Ming Dynasty has always implemented a sea ban, and our life is getting worse and harder, and in the end, when there is no way to continue, we can only be pirates." If it was in the prosperous era of the Yongle period, when the seaports were relatively open, then it would be completely feasible according to the general army's thoughts. But now it's not Yongle, and the idea of the natural general soldier will not work. ”

Mao Wenlong nodded, feeling that what Jiao Long said still had some truth, so he didn't say anything more and motioned for him to continue.

Jiao Long licked his lips that were a little dry, and said: "Today's Ming Dynasty has completely lost the right to control the sea, and it can be said that it is completely blank on the sea. On the contrary, those of us who are pirates are proud, as long as we can occupy a sea area and have the ability to protect ourselves, our small life is still quite nourishing. And there is no need to be like on land, where there are wars everywhere, and many people have fled to this sea in order to escape the war, which is also an opportunity for us to grow stronger. ”

After a pause, Jiao Long continued: "Although our pirates have developed very well in recent years, what followed was the rise of the major gangs. To this day, even the Japanese who have always been known for their murderous life are not having a good time, especially in the northern seas, where the Japanese have almost no place to live. However, they deserved to be the first in the south, especially in Guangdong and Fujian, and the most prosperous ports there were also secretly controlled by them. ”

Speaking of this, Mao Wenlong had already reacted, and he hesitated and said, "What do you mean, even if this general army opens the port of Tianjin, no one will come here to trade?" ”

A wry smile flashed on Jiao Long's face, and he nodded and said: "That's right, the location in the northern region is not good, this is the inland sea, and there are generally caravans entering and leaving because of unsafe land transportation." If there is no way, we can only go by sea, and our life is getting more and more difficult because of the large reduction of maritime merchants. ”

Mao Wenlong frowned and pondered for a moment, then asked expectantly, "Then do you have a solution?" ”

Jiao Long said with a smile: "General soldier, there is no solution to this matter, unless you can set up a caravan in Guangdong or Fujian, and then open up the situation there, and then use this caravan to transport our northern materials over for trade." There is no other feasible way, if the general army is interested in developing maritime commerce, it can start from this aspect. ”

Mao Wenlong hesitated, he currently has nothing in Guangdong and Fujian, and it is not easy to open up the situation there. And this situation is too different from what Mao Wenlong originally thought, and he couldn't accept it for a while.

"It seems that the situation is far more complicated than I thought, so let's leave it at that, let me think about it before making a decision. It's Mr. Jiao Long's side, this general soldier has an idea, if Mr. Jiao Long is interested, you might as well listen to it. ”

Mao Wenlong has a new understanding of Jiao Long's ability, and at present, among his subordinates, the most lacking is such a talent. Although the three Lihui brothers also know a lot about maritime affairs, they focus on military affairs, and they are also laymen like themselves in terms of business.

Jiao Long has already seen the change in Mao Wenlong's attitude towards himself, from not being taken seriously at the beginning, to even changing his title at this moment. Jiao Long had already felt Mao Wenlong's sincerity, and he really wanted to incorporate himself, not just use it.

After thinking about this, Jiao Long also began to get serious, and the life of a pirate is not easy now. There are fewer and fewer caravans in the northern seas, and if Jiao Long wants to continue in this business, he must find a way to break the predicament he faces.

There is no doubt that the current Mao Wenlong is a great opportunity, and a great opportunity for him to transform with these subordinates who follow him to eat.

Jiao Long didn't hesitate any longer, the opportunity was fleeting, and he quickly got up and clasped his fists and bowed to Mao Wenlong and said, "Everything is according to the orders of the chief soldier!" ”

Mao Wenlong was very satisfied with Jiao Long's performance, he nodded and said: "Okay, today I, Mao Wenlong, also put down the words in person, as long as you do things well in the future, this general soldier will definitely not treat you badly, and your share of eating and drinking spicy food is indispensable." ”

Jiao Long was overjoyed, and hurriedly pulled up the second brother and the third brother to bow down to Mao Wenlong to thank him!

Mao Wenlong waved his hand and said: "Thank you for being exempt, and it will not be too late to thank you after it is done in the future." ”

Jiao Long laughed twice, obviously very happy, and only after laughing did he return to the topic: "Then how does the chief soldier want to arrange us?" ”

Mao Wenlong pondered for a moment, and then said, "I want you to continue to be pirates here. ”

Jiao Long was stunned for a moment, and asked inexplicably, "Why is this?" ”

Mao Wenlong said: "Of course, you don't need to do those robbery things anymore, and you can get the supplies you need from me in the future." As for what you will do in the future, there is only one thing, and that is to keep growing, and then keep swallowing up other pirates until you have swallowed up all the pirates of the northern seas. I wonder if you Jiao Long have this ambition? ”

Jiao Long fell directly into stupidity, such a good thing would actually hit his Jiao Long's head? The surprise was so big that Jiao Long couldn't react at all for a while. Obviously, according to Mao Wenlong, this is directly helping him Jiaolong pirates become bigger and stronger, and if there is Mao Wenlong's support, it will be difficult for his Jiaolong pirate group to become stronger.

Jiao Long, who was excited, knelt directly in front of Mao Wenlong this time, and swore a curse: "Please rest assured, if I, Jiao Long, cannot unify the pirates of the entire Beihai in the future, I will apologize to myself!" ”

With a smile on his face, Mao Wenlong personally stepped forward to help Jiao Long up, patted him on the shoulder and said, "I respect you Jiao Long is a man, don't let this general soldier down." Whatever you need in the future can be discussed with Lihui, as long as it is not too much, he can directly agree. ”

"Xie Zongbing!" Jiao Long bowed down again and thanked Mao Wenlong with surprise on his face.

After Jiao Long's incident, Mao Wenlong seems to have no need to go to Guangdong or Fujian. stayed in Nanjing for a few days, and after all the arrangements for Jiao Long's affairs were made, Mao Wenlong directly ordered to go back to Antonwei.