When the ship left the port of Quanzhou, Zhao Jiaren handed over the helm to Xie Wuhuan, a shipyard technician, and he leaned on the side of the ship to look out at the beautiful city.

This time I returned to Quanzhou, I first unexpectedly found that I underestimated the market of pyrethrum, and secondly, my attempt to recruit Zhao Yichang ended in failure. Zhao Yichang's mentality at this time was unhealthy, and his compensatory sexual impulse was too strong. However, before leaving, Zhao Jiaren encountered a very good thing, Pu Shougeng came to visit Zhao Jiaren and asked him about bringing mosquito coils and medicinal powder

Zhao Jiaren quickly sent this old thing away, he felt that something was wrong, and visited those spice industry operators overnight. I got the news from them that these spices have recently been unsalable. Many people spend their money on the purchase of mosquito coils and powders, which naturally squeezes the funds for the purchase of spices.

Although he told Zhao Yichang about the truth of 'snatching food from the bowl', Zhao Jiaren did not expect to touch Pu Shougeng's interests this time. Zhao Jiaren is not against the struggle, and the joy brought by this struggle is even more indescribable.

It would be good if Pu Shougeng sent a boat to attack, Zhao Jiaren even thought with a big brain. Sending a boat to attack an official, even if it was a county magistrate who was attacked, as long as the attack was unsuccessful and he was caught, Pu Shougeng would be dead. Of course, Zhao Jiaren also felt that Pu Shougeng would not do this, and if he wanted to carry out an attack at sea, he needed to prepare for it. The Pu family didn't have enough time to prepare.

The boat sailed into the evening, and Xie Wuhuan, who was at the helm during the day, lay next to Zhao Jiaren's hammock and said with some exhaustion: "Zhao Guanren." The boat is good against the wind, but it is still worse downwind. ”

"It's easy to use near the sea, but it's not easy to use in the open ocean." Zhao Jiaren corrected Xie Wuhuan's statement.

"Yuanhai, what do you mean by this?" Xie Wuhuan was a little interested.

Zhao Jiaren didn't want to explain more, he asked: "I don't know what you think about the shipyard?" ”

Xie Wuhuan hesitated for a moment, and said with some uneasiness: "Zhao Guanren, this matter ...... I don't think it's appropriate. ”

To Xie Wuhuan's surprise, Zhao Jiaren did not persecute him, but said lazily: "If it's not appropriate, it's not appropriate, wait until I finish the grinding." If you can stay in Fujian and continue to be an official, let's talk about the shipyard at that time. ”

Zhao Jiaren spoke lazily, and Xie Wuhuan was in good spirits. The shipyard looks like it is only about shipbuilding, but in fact it has to deal with the government a lot. Zhao Jiaren, as a liuguan, is in Fuqing County this year, and he won't know where he will be next year. If something bad happens when he is an official, the shipyard will be affected. However, if Zhao Jiaren continues to be promoted after grinding, Zhao Jiaren's request must be seriously considered at that time.

After thinking about it so much, Xie Wuhuan continued to persuade: "Zhao Guanren, we used your means, can't we give you money for each ship?" Why do you have to open a shipyard? ”

"These tactics are just a little trick, I want to build the ship I want to build. At that time, it was not a means, and the new ships I wanted to build were all new means. Since I'm worried that others will steal my methods, I might as well buy a shipyard. Brother Xie, after you go back, you will also persuade the shipowner that I do not want to take away his shipyard, but to build a ship. And if I can rise to a high position, I will build lighthouses along the entire coast of Fujian. When the time comes, it will be safe to sail at night. At that time, this shipyard became a designated shipyard, and everyone made money together. What do you think? Zhao Jiaren described a beautiful vision.

Xie Wuhuan listened quietly, and when Zhao Jiaren finished speaking, Xie Wuhuan replied: "People say that the people don't fight with the officials. Zhao Guanren, I admire your methods very much, but the shipyard matter is not good now. I think as long as you can stay in Fujian and continue to be an official, I will help you convince the factory owner. You see, that's good. ”

To Xie Wuhuan's surprise, Zhao Jiaren simply said, 'So good', and stopped mentioning this topic. Along the way, Zhao Jiaren only discussed with Xie Wuhuan the advantages and disadvantages of the modern operating system, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the longitudinal sail and the traditional hard sail of the Great Song Dynasty. These were originally Xie Wuhuan's favorite topics, and he was naturally happy to discuss them.

The ship arrived in Fuzhou, and the two separated. Looking at Zhao Jiaren's back, Xie Wuhuan suddenly had some expectations. If Zhao Jiaren can really stay in Fujian and continue to be an official and a big official. He really wants to cooperate in the shipyard, what kind of ship does Zhao Jiaren say about the new ship? How much better than the current ship?

Zhao Jiaren left the matter about the ship behind him at this time, and he went straight to Qi Ye's residence. When Qi Ye heard that Zhao Jiaren was coming, he immediately welcomed him into the house. The two sat down, and Qi Ye said happily: "Brother Zhao, I have made a lot of money this time, all thanks to Brother Zhao's blessings." ”

"One or two thousand runs in Quanzhou are just the dowry of the Zhao family's daughter. It's not about getting rich. Zhao Jiaren said calmly.

Qi Ye was speechless, but he had been in contact with Zhao Jiaren for a long time, and knew that this young man was not a targetless person, Qi Ye hesitated and asked, "Is there still a way to make a lot of money for Brother Zhao?" ”

"There is a way at any time, it depends on whether Brother Qi dares to do it." Zhao Jiaren stared at Qi Ye as he spoke, as if he wanted to see his inner thoughts from Qi Ye's face.

Qi Ye had seen too many people doing business, and this kind of coercion was of little use to him. With a smile, Qi Ye asked calmly: "Please also ask Brother Zhao to come and listen, let me also open my eyes." ”

Zhao Jiaren said with a smile: "I once asked Brother Qi, you said that you have a history in Huating County. Can you rent land locally, can you do this? ”

"Yes." Qi Ye did not hesitate to confirm.

"First, we will unite with several incense shops in Fujian, I grow medicinal herbs in Huating County, and they set up incense shops there. This matter must be done quickly, and if it is slow, it will delay next year's affairs. ”

Qi Ye nodded, but didn't answer, he asked, "What about the second?" ”

"Second, we don't just want to grow medicinal herbs in Songjiang Province, I also want to grow some other things in Songjiang Province. No less than this mosquito coil. I wonder if Brother Qi is interested? Zhao Jiaren said calmly. He wanted to grow the most famous item in Huating County, which later became Songjiang Prefecture, cotton.

Originally, Zhao Jiaren wanted to wait, but this time he went to Quanzhou, and Zhao Jiaren felt that he needed to take some risks. Building a fleet was a little more difficult than he thought. And the number of ships returning to the Pu family this time is very large, and it is very, very difficult to completely annihilate the Pu family with only a few ships.

After hearing this, Qi Ye still said in a very calm tone: "What about the third? ”