Chapter 110: Generosity

"For me, I'm sure it's a beautiful place, but it's also a distant place." Ye Tao shook his head and said.

A look of regret and even some frustration immediately appeared on Assad's face.

"But ......" Ye Tao paused for a moment and said, "I think that the construction of the bell tower may not require me to go to that distant place in person, right?" Ye Tao explained: "I am not only an architect, but also an official of Dongpingguo. I also have a wandering heart, but I also have my country, my duty. If possible, I would also like to go to the remote and beautiful part of Dubai and see the country and people of Persia. At least for the short term, though, it's hard. But when it comes to the construction of the bell tower, I'm willing to serve. ”

Assad perked up all at once. He cautiously asked: "Would you like to send your assistant to the port of Dubai?" ”

Ye Tao smiled and said, "Don't you think it's better to let your compatriots design and build the building that will inevitably become the pride of your hometown?" In this picture you brought, I can see a lot of talent. ”

"You're saying you're willing to teach you how to build a bell tower?" Assad looked at Ye Tao in disbelief.

The identity of an architect is defined differently in the minds of different people. After nearly ten years of hard work, Ye Tao was finally able to make his work more similar to that of a modern architect, he needed to investigate the environment and address, he needed to solve problems through architecture, he needed to make designs, and he needed to solve problems in the construction process, but he did not need to be tied to the construction site. Now the senior brothers Guan Haishan and Dai Yuege have become the two major helpers to realize Ye Tao's design, and the technology in their hands has surpassed this era by ten years, twenty years or even more. For a long time, Ye Tao didn't have to think about whether his design could be realized.

But in Persia, this is not the case now. Architects are often responsible for directing the work on site. Generally speaking, a well-known architect has either come up with a convincing design and construction plan. Find a patron to make your plans come true, or design them according to the requirements of the big families and kingdom lords, and keep the building done. Each famous architect has a relatively unique technique in his hands, and from this, different schools have also been formed. The competition between different schools of architect technology is too light to describe as quarrels, it is simply persecution and mutual demolition. As for the inheritance of technology, it could not be stricter. A famous architect, surrounded by those disciples and assistants. They were not allowed to build even a single house unless they had the written consent of the architect himself.

As a result, Ye Tao's willingness to teach the technology of bell tower construction is particularly generous, great, and noble in the mind of Assad, who already has an inherent impression of the profession of architects.

"Yes." Ye Tao nodded and said, "Naturally, wait for you to send a craftsman." A little more study would have taken me more time than I had to go to Dubai. But I guess you prefer it that way, right? ”

"Yes," Assad nodded happily, then asked, "So." How do you need to be compensated for passing on such techniques to our craftsmen? ”

Ye Tao shook his head and said, "I think, thousands of miles away." I've taught your craftsmen and won't threaten my business in construction here. I believe that the people you sent to study are all first-class craftsmen and architects, and they are also working for me during this period of study? You can take care of the salaries of these people. …… In addition, I am also a member of the Seven Seas Trading Company, and I hope that the Samir family will cooperate more with the Seven Seas Trading Company. That's all. …… That's right. A number of watchtowers and lighthouses will be built on Crescent Island, and although they are not as grandiose, the basic form of the building will be the same. Mr. Assad, if there are craftsmen who are familiar with carpentry, masonry, etc., if they can participate in the construction of these buildings, they should be able to get a preliminary understanding of some of the forms of architecture. ”

Assad touched his chest and said sincerely: "You will be a noble friend of the Assad family." ”

It is impossible to create more land for landmark buildings, even if Ye Tao does not take the initiative to teach. Just build a clock tower in Dubai Harbour. The craftsmen and architects involved in the construction can learn a little bit of it. Although it may not be possible to build a building with a height of more than 200 feet, it is still fine with a general tower building. Rather than that. Why don't you be generous and use this technology as a stepping stone for the collaboration between Nanami Trading Company and the Samir family? Especially now, when the Seven Seas Trading Company and Chunnan South Trading Group are in confrontation, if there is the Samir family's inclination in the direction of trade, or even further help and support, the benefits will be limitless.

There were several architects in Assad's fleet. Originally, they thought that they needed some professionals to give advice to Assad to discuss with Ye Tao, but now these people have an opportunity to make them excited. The news that Ye Tao had agreed to teach the building techniques of the bell tower reached the ship, and immediately caused a cheer from the architects. How much they can learn depends on their comprehension ability, and they also understand that the Samir family can't wait for them to learn all their skills before going back to work. I'm afraid that everyone will have a part of the technology. But even so, if they could build a clock tower like Yicheng in Dubai, it would be enough to make them a famous architect to be admired, and after that, a steady stream of wealth and prestige is almost inevitable. These architects had no complaints about leaving them to work on Crescent Island, and about working and studying in Dongping for a long time.

Having solved the problem of the bell tower, Assad showed great enthusiasm for a series of things to cooperate with Nanami Trading Company, and also made considerable concessions. Almost without hesitation, he agreed, and in a few months, when he brought the next batch of architects and craftsmen to study technology, he was in Yicheng and Danyang to evaluate a range of Seven Seas Trading Company products and agent goods. In particular, silk, porcelain, table clocks, and other highly profitable goods. If the same quality and price are available, the Samir family's fleet will give preference to goods from Dongping instead of the original procurement in Chunnan. Assad could not take a position on the struggle between the Nanami Trading Company and the Chunnan South Trading Group, but he also said that it was not difficult to do something in secret.

In terms of the development of shipping routes and commodities in the South Seas, Assad, on behalf of the Samir family, agreed to form a joint expedition with Nanami Trading Company to explore the South Seas. While discussing some specific matters, Assad was very interested in the nautical supplies produced by Ye's workshop, which Ye Tao said had been popularized in Qi Zhentao's fleet. After Ye Tao introduced him to the sextant, the navigation clock, the high-precision multi-function compass, the mechanical rangefinder and other items, he immediately said that he would purchase a batch, and said that if it was really useful, all the fleets of the Samir family would replace the original astronomical navigator with limited accuracy with these supplies.

Muhammad, who had been working as a translator, was still surprised at the beginning why Ye Tao had so easily given up the construction technology of the bell tower, but when the friendly atmosphere of the meeting was carried out, he couldn't help but secretly admire that Ye Tao was very good at doing business. The things that Assad had already promised would have brought Nanami Trading Company astronomical profits every year in the years to come. You know, the Samirs are the largest traders between Middle-earth and the Western world, and they handle forty percent of the goods in circulation.

Qi Zhentao had already woken up, but he did not rashly join the conversation between Ye Tao and Assad, but listened to the servants constantly relay the progress of the talks, while drinking tea and eating snacks, looking like he was enjoying himself. However, the brothers and sisters of Tan Weiran and Tan Weiying, who were also in relatively healthy spirits after waking up, were a little impatient. With two guards, Tan Weiying came to Suiguang Hall in a hurry.

"Ye Tao, I heard that you have interesting things here, what are they?" Tan Weiying asked with a big grin.

"Fun stuff?" Ye Tao glanced at the scroll that Assad's entourage was still holding, and asked Assad instead: "Mr. Assad, can you let Miss Tan also see this painting." ”

Muhammad whispered in Assad's ear about the identity of the speaker, and Assad was taken aback. He never knew that the relationship between Ye Tao and the Dongping royal family was so close. He respectfully agreed, "Of course." ”

The retinue and Ahmed unfolded the scroll again, and Tan Weiying was equally fascinated.

"It's so beautiful," Tan Weiying looked at it for a while, and then she asked Assad: "Can you give me this painting?" ”

Tan Weiying has always been interested in collecting such beautiful things, but she also knows that such paintings must be extremely precious. There is not much confidence in making such a request. She is not an unreasonable princess after all.

"It's an honor to be able to present the scroll to such a charming young lady." Assad was also generous. "I beg your pardon for not knowing in advance that the noble lady was also on the island, and for not making a special trip to prepare a gift for you. However, it just so happens that there is also a very interesting little thing on board that can be given to you. ”

In a few moments, two Persian servants brought two rattan baskets from the ship. When he saw what Assad was going to give to Tan Weiying, even Ye Tao was a little envious. Both baskets were covered with fluffy blankets, one containing four sleeping puppies that looked like newborn Afghan hounds, and the other basket containing four blue-gray eggs with light brown markings, which were supposed to be silver eagle eggs.

It's not something of much value, especially for the Samir family. Perhaps, this is just Assad's personal plaything, but for a little girl like Tan Weiying, these cute gifts are so suitable and charming.