Bang bang bang

The sound of firecrackers was endless, and on the outskirts of Jinling, on the bank of the Qinhuai River, the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce was formally established.

The water is clear, the trees are shady, and the scenery is very beautiful.

Wu Jikun, the richest man in Jinling, helped Gu Youde, the richest man in Suzhou, and took the stage with a smile.

In the past few days, the government and the opposition have been shaken, and it has little impact on the people, Wu Jikun is full of spring, and now there are more and more wealthy merchants, but it has not affected his income.

With the smooth passage of the sea, a vast world has been opened up all of a sudden, and the market has become several times larger.

Today's opening of the Chamber of Commerce in Jinling means that he has faintly overwhelmed the Gu family, and Wu Jikun certainly knows that the Gu family is not thinking about fighting. Otherwise, just relying on an imperial concubine is the heaviest bargaining chip, the Han dynasty has been around for thousands of years, and how can it ever break away from the three words 'official standard'

Gu Youde sat down on the high platform, today's meeting was presided over by the Wu family, and the suburbs of the city were not lively.

On the high platform, there are two rows of twelve girls in brocade clothes and jade hairpins, and the graceful girls with misty temples are flying, with pink flowers and fairy appearances. Singing and dancing entertain people, so that the people below are intoxicated.

There is never a shortage of beauties on the Qinhuai River, the iron-clad Qinhuai River, and the flowing Oiran line.

Wu Jikun picked up the wine glass and saluted in the pavilion: "Gu Weng, this time the Chamber of Commerce opened, Gu Weng can come in person, it really makes the businessmen in the south of the Yangtze River have a bright face, and the younger generations of businessmen pay tribute to Gu Weng for a glass." ”

Gu Youde's face was full of red, the older this person was, the younger he became, as if he was living backwards. Hearing Wu Jikun's words, he said with a smile: "No wonder your Wu family's business is so big, Wu Yuanwai really has a good mouth, and his bones are three points lighter when he speaks for no reason, if it weren't for my old bones not being strong, they would all fly." ”

"Haha, seriously, let's hold a chamber of commerce this time, thanks to Gu Weng's multi-faceted adjustments, otherwise it would be so easy. However, since it has been established, there must be a person in charge to seek convenience for our Jiangnan business friends. ”

Of course Wu Jikun wants this position, he is running around to facilitate this matter, as long as Gu Youde does not rob him, he will definitely be his own.

Gu Youde saw it clearly, and he was not without amusement in his heart, the so-called wood show will be destroyed by the forest wind, the embankment will be destroyed by the waves above the shore, the prosperity of the Gu family has reached its peak, why fight for these haves and don'ts.

"I look at Jiangnan businessmen, and you Wu Jikun are the most enthusiastic, and you are the most suitable for this position."

Wu Jikun couldn't hide the joy on his face, there was no need to hide it at this time, and he hugged his fists and said: "Since Gu Weng opened his mouth, the juniors didn't dare to shirk, and this kindness was remembered by the juniors." ”

At that time, Suzhou's reinstated division entered Jinling, and the Wu family made a decision after watching and immediately donated money and materials to take refuge in this emerging army of soldiers and horses. Later events proved the uniqueness of Wu Jikun's vision, allowing them to grow stronger step by step while keeping their family property in troubled times.

While everyone was busy celebrating, two fast horses galloped in, the knights on the horses were dressed in palace clothes, and everyone stood up, at a loss.

One of them turned over and dismounted, walked into the pavilion with a smile, and asked, "Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, which one is in charge?" ”

Wu Jikun walked out apprehensively, hugged his fists and said, "Two fathers-in-law, what do you have to teach?" ”

The two people carefully took out a pair of cloth from the backpack behind them, and after one of them unfolded it, they saw that there were four big words written on it: "Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce".

Everyone was excited, looking at the two eunuchs with a blank eye, and a bold idea sprouted in their hearts This will not be

"This is a royal letter written by His Majesty, so let the two of us bring it and give it to you."

Wu Jikun led everyone to kneel down to thank him, received the cloth, and burst into tears of excitement.

One of the eunuchs took out another package from his backpack and said, "This is the navigation chart captured during the conquest of Manchuria, Luzon, and Java, and has been translated by the adults of the Siyi Pavilion. Your Majesty has an order to give you and other Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, and then ask you to print it widely and distribute it everywhere, in the hope that people with lofty ideals will open up shipping routes and expand the sea area. ”

"Your Majesty is so gracious, how can we repay it."

The people who participated in the rally had tears in their eyes, and today's Chamber of Commerce has been recognized by His Majesty, which can be said to be a matter of glory to the ancestors. In the next few generations, they can boast about this matter, especially this ink treasure.

In the Forbidden City, Hou Xuanyan said to the ministers with a smile: "I gave them the navigation charts of the Westerners, and I really hope that our Dahua will also produce a few great captains to sail to the other side of the ocean, and then there will be another business opportunity." Anyway, now our ship is no problem, there is no reason why people can't do it, they can definitely sail over. ”

Ma Shiying still remembered in his heart that in the emperor's crusade edict a few years ago, he once said that he would go to the West to find the Francois to take revenge, and hurriedly took advantage of the conversation to bring it up again.

"Your Majesty, the foreign chief Francois slaughtered our people in Luzon, and I don't know when the sailors will be able to go on an expedition. Now the war situation in the northwest has stabilized, and Dzungaria has been incorporated into the Chinese Dynasty and is peaceful and stable, and there is no rebellion among the local people. If there is a war, we have this condition. ”

Chen Mingyu's eyebrows jumped, and he hurriedly came out and said: "At this time, I can't be in a hurry, just imagine that the Francis Jiyang Chief came across the sea, and it has been a hundred years. It shows that their sailors are not weak, and they started earlier than us. If you go hastily, you are afraid that you will lose a lot. ”

Hou Xuanyan nodded, and said: "We need an ally, the British country sent an envoy to China to establish diplomatic relations with us the previous time." I have sent envoys to pay a return visit, and before I left, I told them about the expedition. ”

Ma Shiying was a little angry, and snorted coldly and said: "That Ying Ji is so arrogant, don't you know that under the whole world, it is not the imperial land." Their king did not come to pay tribute, but even established diplomatic relations in the name of beauty, and put himself on a high level with His Majesty, which is simply a great rebellion. ”

Hou Xuanyan waved his hand impatiently and said, "The status of this thing, what you want is to convince people with power." As long as our Dahua is strong enough, I will naturally be the leader of all nations, and who dares to disobey it. But if the strength is not enough, but to show off the power of the country, force the heads of others, and let other people's envoys admit themselves, can only be laughed at and generous. ”

After Hou Xuanyan finished speaking, he remembered the Tartar emperors in later history, almost all of them were frogs at the bottom of the well who were arrogant and arrogant, and it was not until the old witch Cixi declared war on the whole world that he knew his catties.

They turned the Central Plains Dynasty, which had stood proudly at the top of the world for thousands of years, into a weak and weak country, but they still did not know that what followed was hundreds of years of humiliating modern history.

"When we establish diplomatic relations and form an alliance with England, we will also have a helper in the expedition to the West, as far as I know, they are fighting a stalemate on their side, and no one can refuse such a strong reinforcement as ours."