Chapter 17 Docks

After the cooperation with Charlie was finalized, Deng Zixuan took the opportunity to buy a piece of land near the concession pier through Charlie. After a light rain on this day, the sun showed a new smile. As the temperature rises, there is a lively scene on the pier. The figures of Deng Zixuan and Chen Jinxuan appeared on the concession wharf, and Deng Zixuan pointed and said: "This land is not flat enough, and people must be hired to level the land." This place can be used to build a warehouse, this place can be built an open-air freight yard, this place will be a factory in the future, this is where the workers live! ”

Looking at Deng Zixuan's excited face, Chen Jinxuan said suspiciously: "Deng Gongzi, there is no one in the match factory, and besides, can you guarantee that foreigners can buy the machine back?" Deng Zixuan smiled and said: "This shijie interest is the most tempting, if the profit reaches 300 percent, the profit-seeking person will put his net worth and life on the line." If you think about Charlie, he is more anxious than me, there is no risk is absolutely safe, the key is that if you don't make money, it is the biggest fool in the sky! ”

"Deng Gongzi, it is understandable that you are from a merchant family and can do business, but I found that your age does not match that of a businessman who has been in business for a long time. Chen Jinyu asked. "Do you believe in talent? That's my strength! Deng Zixuan was a little smug. Deng Gongzi, I am worried that foreigners are unreliable, not of my race, and they will be suspicious, so it is better to be careful. Chen Jinyu said worriedly.

Deng Zixuan pondered and said: "There are variables in everything, and it is impossible to be 100% sure. I'm 500 percent sure I have to do it, because there is no way back for you and me. Now our development momentum is very good and we can not relax, I believe that as long as everyone is full of confidence, the future will be full of brightness! In addition, foreigners are not necessarily all flood beasts, they can obtain benefits steadily, why should they take risks. Let me tell you, no matter how powerful the foreigners are, they are also in the land of the Great Qing Kingdom, so the foreigners will also follow the rules when doing business and will not mess around. Chen Jinyu nodded and said, "Deng Gongzi, your insights and strategies are extraordinary, and I have confidence in you." ”

A sailboat appeared on the wide river, and I saw the sailboat lower its sails and sail towards the horse's head. "The person standing on the bow of the boat seems to be Lin Haisheng!" Chen Jinyu said happily. "The one next to him is the clever ghost Wan Chuan, that's right, the person standing at the bow of the boat must be Lin Haisheng!" "Deng Gongzi!" There was shouting from the other side. "It looks like we've added another big boat, Wanchuan is very efficient!" "This kid has a bit of a cleverness, but he's better at finding out the news!" Deng Zixuan heard it thoughtfully.

It seems that Wan Chuan must be released the year after tomorrow, this kid is clever and suitable for intelligence work. It is very important that future information is timely and accurate. An intelligence network was first established in the coastal zone, and then gradually radiated inland. In order not to attract people's attention, we should first engage in economic intelligence in the initial stage, and doing business is inseparable from intelligence, and even more so from the market conditions in various localities. In the future, when the opportunity comes, a huge intelligence network will also be built, killing two birds with one stone.

Deng Zixuan was secretly thinking, the big ship did not stop, only to see Lin Haisheng flying and jumping onto the dock, Wan Chuan was not willing to lag behind and jumped on the dock with the same agility. "Deng Gongzi, I heard that you are back, and you have also bought a piece of land, which is really rich. What do you think? This big ship is not bad, right? Lin Haisheng's face was full of joy. Wan Chuan continued: "Deng Gongzi! Although this ship is an old ship, the tonnage is not bad! "Not bad! I am very satisfied. It's been smooth sailing, we have a fleet. Deng Zixuan looked at the figure of the sailor bolting the cable, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. Deng Gongzi, I bought a house at the riverbank wharf over there, and everyone lived there, would you like to go over and take a look! Wan Chuan answered.

"No need! Your mission is complete, no need to stay there! Deng Zixuan smiled. Deng Gongzi! At the moment, we have two big boats, more than 20 people, as the saying goes, it is difficult to reconcile one person in charge, and we need a shopkeeper now! Lin Haisheng pondered. haha! What's so difficult about this, far away in the sky, close in front of you! Isn't the shopkeeper's ready-made? "Who is it?" Lin Haisheng couldn't help but wonder when he saw Deng Zixuan's mysterious face. "Brother Lin! It's really an elm papaya head, and you're the one in charge! Wan Chuan reacted quickly, clenched his hands into fists and smiled.

Lin Haisheng was secretly happy when he heard this: "Deng Gongzi, Lin is not talented, I am afraid that I will tarnish Gongzi's love!" "Don't worry, do it! The big boss of the fleet is you! Deng Zixuan waved his hand, meaning that this shopkeeper was so decided. Brother Lin, Deng Gongzi acted decisively, don't shirk if you are a brother! In an instant, Chen Jinyu exercised the right of second-in-command. Deng Zixuan announced at sea that Chen Jinxuan was his deputy, and Chen Jinxuan was in charge of management when he was not there.

"Since Childe trusts me so much, Lin Mou's liver and brain are determined to work as a dog and horse!" Lin Haisheng's black and red face said majestically. Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "They are all brothers, there is no need to be like a master and servant, I like to be casual!" "No! Deng Gongzi is the master, this point cannot be ambiguous, otherwise where is the majesty, how can he serve the public? "Chen Jinyu has a resolute attitude." All right! It's up to you! Seeing that Chen Jintang was unrelenting, Deng Zixuan shook his head helplessly.

Chen Jinyu said loudly: "Listen, from now on, we will make rules, in the future, Deng Gongzi will be our food and clothing parents, everyone must be loyal to Deng Gongzi, if anyone has two hearts, Gongzi can let you go, I Chen Jinyu can't let you go." "Swear allegiance to Deng Gongzi to the death!" The crowd shouted in unison. Deng Zixuan clenched his fists with both hands to show his respect, it seems that he is indeed short practice, how can he convince the public if he does not stand up, Brother Chen is right, how can it be a circle without rules.

Lin Haisheng bowed slightly: "Deng Gongzi, now that we have two boats and two docks, are there too many docks?" Deng Zixuan smiled: "Not much! In the future, our docks may not be enough. What is the meaning of forming a fleet? Don't look at the fact that there are only two ships now, in a few years we will have dozens or hundreds, and I, Deng Zixuan, will become a giant on the sea! Deng Zixuan looked at the direction of the Huangpu River estuary and raised his proud head.

Lin Haisheng seemed to remember something and said: "Deng Gongzi, you plan to let us go to Guangzhou at the end of the year, and now there is still half a year before the end of the year, so we can't stay." Chen Fugui suggested soliciting business to engage in short-distance transportation! Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "Now you are the big shopkeeper, you have the final say, I don't interfere with how to do business." Then, Deng Zixuan said to Wan Chuan: "On the dock, you want to build a factory, build a warehouse, and recruit people, your task is to recruit people to me, to find people to build houses, I want to personally plan, and strive to build the factory before the end of the year, and the workers must also be recruited, if the craftsmen who can carpenter are preferred!" "Yes! Subordinates will do it! ”

Wan Chuan's legs were almost gone, and Lin Haisheng also said goodbye. The galleon left the dock from the new and sailed away. "Deng Gongzi, after coming back, the brothers have nothing to do, I'm afraid that they will cause trouble." "It's easy to do! Let them follow the Deng family class to take classes, recuperate before the end of the year, and strive to know more words and knowledge. Brother Chen! You must marry before the end of the year, and what I promise must be fulfilled. "Deng Gongzi, it's too troublesome to have a wife, I'll forget it!" Chen Jinyu refused. "Brother Chen! You have to take the lead in marrying a wife, it's up to you. When this time is over, I will be responsible for giving you the marriage! Chen Jinyu was a little embarrassed.

After Deng Zixuan inspected the open space of the wharf, he returned home and drew a plan for the wharf, factory and warehouse. In consideration of the future expansion of the scale, it is necessary to scientifically coordinate. He is very familiar with cartography and can be said to be an expert. Wan Chuan did this kind of thing very quickly, and soon, the person who built the house came to him, and then began construction according to the requirements of the drawings. Deng Zixuan went to class every morning, and soaked on the construction site with Chen Jinyu in the afternoon. Deng Zixuan strictly controlled the layout of the factory, and after half a month passed, the construction was on the right track, and Deng Zixuan temporarily handed over the task of supervising the work to Chen Jinxuan.

On the day of July, my sister returned. At the dinner table, my sister asked Deng Zixuan how he gained from his trip to Guangzhou? Deng Zixuan said nonsense that he met a master in Guangzhou this time, and under the guidance of this knowledgeable master, he suddenly gained a lot, and tomorrow's Spring Festival will definitely be on the list. Deng Zixuan lied and smiled at what his mother and sister said. Even Zide thinks that his brother has changed a lot, and it has been two months since he came back, and Zide has never known what Zixuan is doing, and has been busy with his tea business.

Seeing his sister's flowers trembling happily, Deng Zixuan suddenly remembered Brother Chen's marriage and said, "Sister! The little brother has something to ask for! "I heard that on the way back, you unexpectedly got a batch of porcelain from the Song Dynasty, presumably you are not short of money, what can you ask me for?" My sister teased. "This time I went to Guangzhou to apprentice, and Brother Chen and others worked hard to escort them along the way. Little brother, I can't repay it, and I'm ashamed. Now Brother Chen has started business in Shanghai and is ready to stand on his own. I see that he is not small, and I want to give him Zhang Luo's family affairs and express my heart a little! ”

"Who is this Brother Chen?" My sister asked in surprise. Mother smiled: "This Chen Yishi is a person from the rivers and lakes, and he once saved Zixuan's life. This time Xuan'er went to Guangzhou, Chen Yishi escorted him all the way, and Zixuan was safe and sound, which was really affectionate and righteous. Since Chen Yishi is willing to stay in Shanghai, this favor must be helped. "Zixuan! When did he save your life? Deng Zixuan had no choice but to repeat the lie and said: "We are now brothers, and we ask my sister to fulfill them." ”

Deng Yimei pondered for a while and said: "In Tao Village, not far from my home, there is a rich man who is a rich man of Wu, known as Wu Caifan. Wu Caimi's family has a thousand gold called Wu Peach Blossom, which looks like a flower like jade, is knowledgeable, and is a famous beauty in Tao Village. But the girl's guessing dad was delayed, and the girl is 20 years old this year and still hasn't married. The reason was that the person who proposed the marriage was frightened, and Wu Caifan claimed that he did not have 10 gold bars and did not want to propose. I don't know if this Brother Chen can afford the dowry. ”

"Sister! My brother Chen has a lot of money and is so rich, isn't it just 10 gold bars and a piece of cake! "Deng Zixuan immediately decides." Okay, I'll go back and propose, you can wait for the reply! "At this time, Zide doesn't care about anything like proposing marriage, he still can't forget the matter of porcelain." Brother! How much porcelain did you share? Out of his mother's room, Zide asked quietly. Deng Zixuan frowned and said, "It was Brother Chen who found out, how much do you think I can get?" But don't worry, in the future, I will pay for all the fees of the scholar, and my brother won't have to worry about it! "That's what you said," "A gentleman's word, a horse is hard to chase!" ”

Seeing the back of his brother leaving, Deng Zixuan shook his head helplessly. The elder brother is not bad, but he is calculating, and he originally wanted to pull his brother to show his ambitions, but now it seems impossible. If my brother finds out what he is doing, I am afraid that he will be frightened by the six gods and no master, and it can even be counterproductive, so just hide it from him!