"Wang Jieshan's ambition is not small."

That night, the members of the delegation finally retreated from the reception banquet set by Wang Pu, and everyone was still in the mood, and they got together to drink tea and chat, and the topic was of course indispensable to the future Tianjin prefect who was full of rhetoric and flourishing at the banquet just now.

Mr. Wang intoxicated himself at the banquet — he insisted on toasting everyone in the room, asking them to support his plan for the development of the port of Tianjin. Even the ladies haven't escaped, but almost every one of these modern people drinks more than him, Hu Wen, Wang Jiaojiao and several others are even heroes among women, but Wang Pu didn't even finish a lap and got drunk, but it made everyone laugh at him.

However, Wang Pu still persevered until the end of the banquet in a staggering manner, and went out several times halfway, obviously vomiting and then coming in. And his persistence also made others quite admired, so everyone more or less drank some with him, and several comrades in charge of the trade port also sincerely gave him a few ideas.

"It's too late today, tomorrow I plan to arrange for Wang Pu to meet with Zheng Cai again and have a good talk, if Tianjin Port wants to develop, in addition to our trading company's own business, trade with Japan is also a very important route. If the Zheng family is willing to invest more here, the probability of success of Wang Jieshan's idea will increase a lot. ”

Zheng Zhilong followed Wen Desi north to Liaodong, and Zheng Cai's merchant fleet is now in charge. They have made enough money along the way, and now Zheng Cai has plenty of money in his hands. In the past, the Zheng family was still in the traditional style: when they got silver, they would send it to their hometown in Anping, buy land to build houses, and hide it in the cellar if they had more - the rich people of the Ming Dynasty were like this. However, now they have more dealings with Qionghai Trading Company, and they have slowly accepted some modern circulation concepts, although they do not dare to learn from shorthair to engage in "debt investment" or "advanced consumption", but they will not always think about burying the silver in the ground.

If Wang Pu can let Zheng Cai see the bright prospects of investing in Tianjin, and then obtain Zheng Zhilong's consent, maybe he can leave several boatloads of silver in Tianjin. This will be very beneficial to the fledgling Tianjin Port.

Wang Pu himself should have thought of this, but since he has been dealing directly with Qionghai Trading Company for a long time, and the Zheng family is absolutely weak in front of Qionghai Trading Company, Zheng Cai and the others should not say that they are facing Julie herself, even when dealing with her secretary, they are all low-voiced, which makes Wang Pu always despise the Zheng family. In addition, he himself is about to be promoted to a member of the fourth grade, and he is regarded as a backbone figure in the Donglin Party...... This kind of arrogant capital, Qiong Haijun and everyone should not take it seriously, but in front of the Zheng family's group of maritime businessmen. It's still very good to put on a show!

In a word: Although Wang Pu is now aware of the importance of the economy, it is not realistic to ask him to curry favor with investors for the sake of economic development, as later officials did. He placed a relatively low position in front of the Qiong Navy, because the Qiong Navy was not only financially outstanding, but also showed its superiority over the Ming Dynasty in all aspects. But the Zheng family is not as beautiful as it was in history in this time and space, although the money may not be a lot, but the power and fame are far behind.

Therefore. At the banquet in the evening, although Lin Hanlong pulled several times, Wang Pu only barely touched the cup with Zheng Cai a few times, obviously not paying much attention to the deputy of the Zheng family - it might be better if Zheng Zhilong himself was replaced. to his brother. And it's not like Zheng Zhihu and Zheng Zhibao, it's not surprising that Wang Pu is too lazy to socialize.

But Lin Hanlong knew Zheng Cai's energy, who was once self-reliant in history. The strongman who almost replaced Zheng Zhilong's status is by no means comparable to Zheng Zhilong's simple-minded brothers. In fact, over the years, Zheng Cai's talent has gradually been revealed, and he has gradually gained more and more say in the economic affairs of the Zheng family. Due to the suppression of the Joan Navy. The development of the Zheng family in terms of force has basically reached its peak, and there is little room for brave generals like Zheng Zhihu to play in the future, and Zheng Cai, who is better at business and economics, can be said to have an unlimited future. Even if Zheng Zhilong tried to pressure him, it would not be too much - there was a more attractive Qionghai trading company poking there, which really forced Zheng Cai to be anxious, patted his ass and led a group of people to Qionghai, and it would definitely be no problem to go to the trading company to mix with a region-level manager.

In the matter of investing in Tianjin, Zheng Cai actually has a lot of say, and if he can be convinced, Zheng Zhilong will probably not object. Wang Pu missed this opportunity tonight, but Lin Hanlong is a kind person, and plans to talk to him again tomorrow after he sobers up, and arrange for him to meet with Zheng Cai formally to discuss it, and strive to finalize the matter of investing in Tianjin.

But then he won't be able to leave tomorrow - the original plan was to leave for Beijing early tomorrow morning. The delegation had already spent New Year's Day on board, and they didn't want to spend the Spring Festival on the road.

"Fortunately, the road is not far, when the time comes, I will catch up with you quickly, if it really doesn't work, I can go to Beijing alone."

Lin Hanlong doesn't care about this, anyway, he is a big man, so it's easy to arrange. Set your own itinerary in a few words, and then turn your head to care about others:

"By the way, Xiao Chen, are you going to sleep on the Princess tonight?"

——Chen Tao made a special trip from Beijing to greet everyone, including Chen Dalei and Chen Yue'er's father and daughter. They arrived a few days ago and have been staying in Tianjin for a few days. As soon as we met today, in addition to greeting each other for a long time, Chen Tao gave a very useful advice to all members of the delegation:

"Don't stay in a local inn, even if it's a high-end building, even if it's winter, lice and fleas will inevitably occur. Since I left my nest in the capital, I haven't been able to sleep well for a few nights! ”

Chen Tao's complaint was immediately listened to by Hu Wen, and after personally inspecting the building prepared for them by Wang Pu, Hu Wen felt that it was better to sleep on her own boat this night in Tianjin, and as for the accommodation on the road, she would find a way to go back. It would be nice to have an extra night – including the fact that they're chatting over tea now, and still in the Princess's own activity room.

When I talked to Wang Pu about this matter just now, I didn't make another excuse, so I directly told him that there were too many fleas in the building. If you change to other Ming officials, I'm afraid you will not be comfortable with this, and feel that this group of short hair is too squeamish. But Wang Pu is completely understandable – in fact, even himself, after returning to Beijing from Qiongzhou, took a lot of time to readjust to the sanitary conditions in the interior of the Ming Dynasty. Adapt to this "idyllic" life where fleas can be grated out of your hair or lice can be found in your underwear anytime and anywhere.

Chen Tao took good care of that home in Beijing, but after he came out, he couldn't help it. The lack of sleep for several days in a row had already made him mentally sluggish, and the thought of staying up for a few more days on the way back made his heart more and more unhappy. Therefore, even if it was only for one night, he had to stay on the Princess and not want to go to the mansion again.

After getting Chen Tao's affirmative answer, Lin Hanlong suddenly laughed twice:

"Then there's a little problem - there's only one empty cabin left on the Princess now."

"What's wrong?"

Chen Tao was stunned, brother, I am a "real short hair", take the original shares, since there is an empty cabin, who else here can't grab with me?

And Lin Hanlong immediately said:

"I heard from Sister Hu that Miss Chen Yue'er wanted to borrow the toiletries on the ship, so she ...... The cabin had already been booked for her, and it seemed to be in use right now. ”

- Even a big man like Chen Tao can't stand the fleas in the hall, and the pampered Miss Chen is of course even more so. And as a southern girl who has developed hygiene habits similar to those of modern people, it would be really fatal to ask her not to take a shower for several days in a row. So tonight, after attending the welcome banquet, I also came directly to the boat, and after biting my ear with Hu Wen just now, I already went into the cabin.

"That's ......"

Chen Tao was stunned and shook his head:

"Forget it, I'll go back to the building for the night."

This unproductive answer made all the wolves present laugh, and after everyone rushed up and crumpled Chen Tao's head into a thatched nest, Guo Yi, who had a good relationship with him, smiled and said:

"We have a universal key in the cabin on the ship, don't say you don't take care of you."

Guo Yi took out a small copper key and dangled it in front of Chen Tao, but the latter didn't seem to be moved by such a temptation. After just a casual glance, he shook his head and smiled:

"It doesn't have to, and it can't be."

"Aren't you already engaged to her?"

Someone next to him was surprised, Chen Tao nodded:

"yes, that's why I don't want to get into trouble. It's not the first day you came to the Ming Dynasty, in the Ming Dynasty, the difference between engagement and marriage, don't you know? ”

"Cut, isn't this trying to help you create some fun, a wife is better than a concubine, and a concubine is better than stealing."

"I love and respect her, and although she is a Catholic, she is still a traditional Han girl in other respects...... She will be my helper. In fact, just today, if it weren't for her timely reminder, I would have almost made a big mistake. ”

Under the coaxing of everyone, Chen Tao told the truth - he had picked up people on the dock with those Ming officials before, and when it came to what clothes to wear, he was a little unsure of what to wear - the crossing people have always used suits as their formal attire, because this is the clothing that best reflects the characteristics of their time. And Chen Tao mixed up a job in Qintianjian, and of course he was also issued an official uniform and hat. So he hesitated between the two outfits.

At first, he planned to wear an official uniform, because he felt that he would stand with other Ming officials when he greeted him, and it would be too incongruous for everyone else to wear an official uniform, but he would wear a suit and poke inside, and his hair was not a problem anyway, and he couldn't see it when he wore a hat. (To be continued......)