Although he sent troops to take control of the two Hengyang boats, Zhang Xuan did not bring the big ships back to Jiangdu, and he was going to send these two large ships to Beihai County, not to join the warfleet of the Sui army in Jiangdu.

Just as Zhang Xuan had just returned to the Jiangdu official office, a soldier reported outside the house, "General Qiyu, the proprietor of Fuguo Commercial Bank asks to see!" ”

Fuguo Commercial Bank is one of the three major commercial houses in Jiangdu, with hundreds of shops and two fleets below, through this search for Hengyangzhou, Zhang Xuan finally knew that the background of this commercial house is the Jiangnan Society, since it is the proprietor of the commercial house looking for himself, needless to say, this so-called proprietor must also be an important figure in the Jiangnan Society.

"Let him in!"

Not long after, two soldiers brought the proprietor of the rich country firm into the official room, and to Zhang Xuan's surprise, the proprietor was Shen Jian.

"It turned out to be Mr. Shen!"

Zhang Xuan couldn't help laughing, "It seems that Jiangdu is really attractive, and Mr. Shen has actually lingered so far and has not left yet." ”

There was an anxiety on Shen Jian's face that could not be concealed, the two transoceanic boats were ready to sail to Lujiang County tomorrow to pick up the rest of Meng Haigong's troops to cross the river, but he didn't expect to be detained by Zhang Xuan at this critical moment, Shen Jian was worried and anxious in his heart, he was worried that Zhang Xuan had discovered that Jiangnan would accept Meng Haigong's attempt, and the anxiety was that the plan was unexpectedly interrupted, and he didn't have a backup plan for the time being, which would miss a big deal.

Despite the anxiety in his heart, Shen Jian still resisted his impulse, barely squeezed out a smile, and arched his hand: "Today is to beg the general to raise his noble hand and give the rich country firm a way out." ”

"Really? I'm going to hear it! ”

Zhang Xuan waved his hand, "Please sit down!" ”

Shen Jian sat down and bowed and said, "It's about the two big ships, we bought them back from Jiangyang County with three hundred taels of gold, and they were going to be used to transport bulk goods after repair, but I don't know where there was a mistake." The ship was seized by the army, and I hope the general can show us a clear way. ”

Zhang Xuan smiled faintly, "Those two ships were the logistics warships of the Sui army's attack on Goguryeo, and they were temporarily stored in Jiangyang County, and they did not belong to the Jiangyang County Government, and Jiangyang County had no right to sell them." ”

"But those two ships have been at anchor in Jiangyang County for three years. Dilapidated and in disrepair, no one claimed them at all, so we bought them, and spent a lot of money to rebuild and repair them, and saw that they were restored to their original state, but the general seized them, which is also unreasonable! ”

Zhang Xuan's face sank, "The Jiangnan Canal can't exercise these two ships at all, what's the use of you buying them?" And this is a warship. Is Jiangnan still not arrogant enough? ”

Shen Jian heard the words of Zhang Xuan's words, realized that he was going to set himself on fire, and hurriedly cleared up the relationship, "I really don't hide it from the general, we are going to resell these two ships, someone asked us to buy and repair them, we are businessmen, just to make money." There was no other attempt. ”

"Really?"

Zhang Xuan sneered, "I don't know who wants to buy those two big ships?" Can Shen Dongzhu tell me? ”

"This" Shen Jian hesitated and said, "It's a merchant from Yueyang County." They want to go to the canal on the Yangtze River, and I can't tell you who it is. ”

Zhang Xuan's mind turned sharply, and he suddenly smiled: "It won't be a guest from Luo County!" ”

Shen Jian's face changed greatly, he didn't know how Zhang Xuan could have guessed, could it be that someone leaked secrets? No way. No one knows about this except himself, so how can Jang Hyun know?

Zhang Xuan guessed that Xiao Mo wanted to buy these two big ships, after all, Xiao Mo was ambitious to expand his army in the Yangtze River area, and it was essential to have a strong army. These two giant warships are not only favored by Zhang Xuan, but also by Xiao Xuan, he doesn't want to expose himself, so he wants to buy them through the Wells Fargo Commercial Bank, but whether Xiao Mo knows the background of the Fuguo Commercial Bank, Zhang Xuan can't guess this.

Shen Jian couldn't say a word for a long time, he didn't know how to answer this question, but Zhang Xuan didn't need him to answer, Zhang Xuan stood up and said coldly: "I can clearly tell Mr. Shen that those two big ships have been incorporated into my navy, and it is impossible to return them to you, and the Fuguo Commercial Bank can go to Jiangyang County to recover the ship money, and this matter will be stopped, Mr. Shen, please!" ”

Shen Jian was very frustrated in his heart, he finally wanted to return the two big ships, of course, he couldn't go to Jiangyang County to ask for money, he could only admit his loss, but he was a little glad that Zhang Xuan didn't seem to know about the rest of Meng Haigong, thinking about it, he could only use the merchant fleet of the merchant house to pick up Meng Haigong across the river, this was the only way.

Shen Jian had no choice but to get up and say goodbye, Zhang Xuan began to think about how to send these two big ships to Beihai County, of course, the big ships took the sea route, from the coast to Qingzhou, but whether they could find the shipwright who built this kind of big ship back then.

At this time, Zhang Xuan suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly ordered his own soldiers: "Go and chase back the proprietor of the Fuguo Commercial Bank just now!" ”

He didn't react for a moment just now, since Shen Jian can repair the dilapidated big ship, then he must have the shipwright who built the ship back then, and even the drawings, isn't this kind of transoceanic boat built in Jiangning? And Jiangning is the nest of the Jiangnan Society.

In a moment, the pro-soldier ran back, "General, we are a step late, his carriage has already left." ”

Zhang Xuan immediately said: "Prepare a horse for me, I want to go to the Fuguo Commercial Bank!" ”

Phu Quoc Commercial Bank is located in Jiangdu Nanshi, but it is not in the market, but a large mansion next to the Cao River next to Nanshi, this house covers an area of about ten acres, consisting of a main building and ten warehouses, and there is a wharf at the back door, and all kinds of materials can be directly transported to various places on ships.

Shen Jian returned to the trading house and was writing a letter of apology to Xiao Miao, explaining to him the reasons for the loss of these two ships.

At this time, a man ran to the door and said, "The proprietor, General Zhang is here." ”

Shen Jian was stunned for a moment, what did Zhang Xuan do again?

He was a little apprehensive in his heart, but he didn't allow him to think about it anymore, so he hurriedly greeted him.

Zhang Xuan was dressed in civilian clothes, wearing a gauze hat, a blue robe, and a leather belt around his waist, and stood inside the gate with his hands in his hands to look at the layout of the Fuguo Commercial Bank.

At this time, Shen Jian walked forward quickly and bowed, "See the general!" ”

"Huh! I forgot something important just now, so I rushed over to find Mr. Shen again. ”

"The general ordered, Shen came to the door, and there was really no need to bother the general to come in person."

"It's okay, I have something to ask Shen Dongzhu for help."

"General, please come into the hall and talk in detail!"

Zhang Xuan followed Shen Jian into the guest hall and sat down, a maid served them tea, Zhang Xuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I just remembered something, there is also a big ship in Donglai County that we are talking about today, it is in the Donglai County Shipyard, but it is dilapidated, but the keel is still good, I thought, since Shen Dongzhu can repair those two old ships, then he must also be able to repair the dilapidated ship in Donglai County, I wonder if Shen Dongzhu is willing to help me with this?" ”

Shen Jian is an extremely shrewd person, he immediately understood Zhang Xuan's intention, he wanted to ask himself for a shipwright, he secretly hated in his heart, so he politely refused: "General, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't do anything!" ”

"Why?" The smile on Jang Hyun's face faded.

"Those shipwrights were recruited temporarily, and after the ship was repaired, they were disbanded, and I don't know where they were?"

"Humph!" Zhang Xuan couldn't help but snort, "As far as I know, since the Jiangning shipyard was burned down by bandits two years ago, the Great Sui has not been able to build that kind of big ship, and the proprietor of Shen can repair it by recruiting some shipwrights casually, could it be that he has drawings in hand?" ”

The Jiangnan Society did want to get a copy of the drawings, but unfortunately the Jiangning Shipyard was destroyed by a fire at that time, and the drawings were also burned.

Shen Jian shook his head regretfully, "As far as I know, the copy of that drawing has been burned, and the original should be in the Ministry of Engineering or will be a supervisor, how can we have it?" And it's just a repair of the ship, not a new one, and the average shipwright can do it, and it doesn't require too advanced shipbuilding skills, general, I really can't do anything. ”

"Alright! Since Shen Dongzhu said so, I will take my leave! ”

Zhang Xuan got up and arched his hand, and then walked away, Shen Jian kept sending him out of the door, but he was a little uneasy in his heart, he seemed to realize something?

At the beginning of night, thousands of Sui soldiers suddenly appeared in Nanshi, and groups of Sui soldiers ran on the street of the market, sealing up countless shops, arresting men and shopkeepers, and sealing materials.

The people in Nanshi were suddenly panicked, I don't know what happened, every household closed their shops, but soon some careful people found out that the more than 100 shops that were raided were all the shops of the Phu Quoc Commercial Bank, and the two fleets were also the fleets of the Phu Quoc Commercial Bank. (To be continued.) )