However, the craftsmen relied on teaching and experience, and had no foundation in physics and chemistry, let alone the formation of theories, so that they could be passed on more steadily to future generations.

This will be a long-term accumulation, long-term education, and long-term investment, and Meng Jiucheng knows that he is powerless for the time being.

The situation is stronger than people, and if we want to have a fertile soil suitable for the development of science and technology, we must win wars and have a stable and peaceful environment for development.

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The fleet sailed on the waves, like a few black ants on a smooth mirror, slowly but surely moving north. The sun poured down, the sea breeze was blowing, and Liu You stood at the bow of the boat, raising his eyes and looking out.

Haizhou, Juzhou, Mizhou, the development of the Red Turban Army was so rapid, which shocked Liu You, who arrived at the base for the second time. At the same time, he also had a strong curiosity, wondering what kind of person that General Meng was?

Therefore, under his assurance and persuasion, the three merchants who came with him to sell grain, either reluctantly or curiously, finally set out together and went to Qingdao.

Of course, the more than 2,000 stone of grain sold by Liu You and others have been paid off according to the price. The success of the transaction also gave these businessmen a lot of peace of mind.

Moreover, Meng Jiucheng's letter is both sincere and truthful. It's certainly not cost-effective to go back empty, and if you can really bring back some cargo, it's two times to make money, which is very attractive.

"Official, be careful of the cold." Ji first walked up to the deck and brought a cloak to his master.

After Liu You thanked him, he put it on his body, and the two were called master and servant, but their relationship was like brothers.

"Earlier, we talked about the future of the Red Turban Army, but we didn't expect that the Nine Kings would be as powerful as they were still defeated, but they expanded their land and occupied the city, and they became more and more prosperous." Liu You was both emotional and self-deprecating, "Now that it has been in the land of Sanzhou, it is not much different from when the Nine Kings were in their heyday." ”

Ji Xian pondered for a moment and said, "The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it." The next situation, a certain family thought that it was still not optimistic. ”

Liu You nodded and said, "Although this is the case, it will not have much impact on the opening of north-south commerce. If the Red Turban Army is defeated, it will be the same as before. And just selling grain, we, and those merchants, have made enough money. If you can sell goods from the north to the south, and make a trip to earn a trip, why not? ”

"Officials are afraid that they are not just trying to make money, right?" Ji Xian smiled and said, "The Nine Kings were defeated, and Meng Jiucheng rose again. Seeing that he has a long-term plan and is in urgent need of food, can't he solve the difficulties by joining the Song Dynasty? ”

Liu You stroked his beard, looked at the vast sea, and said helplessly: "Even if he has the intention of voting for the Song Dynasty, will the court dare to accept it?" I think it's hard! ”

Ji Xian sighed and said, "Although it is difficult now, there may be a turnaround in the future." Let's also take a long-term view, make friends and show goodwill, but we don't suffer. ”

"That's it." Liu You nodded and said: "What is the money, make less money, even if we don't lose money, if we can get along with Meng Jiucheng, it will be worth it." ”

Ji Xian suddenly smiled and said, "I heard that this Meng Jiucheng is only twenty, so young, it's really amazing. Then Master Zhu is his third master, I heard that he still has four masters, don't you rely on these masters to support the situation? ”

Liu You also smiled and said: "Hearing is false, seeing is believing." What kind of character Meng Jiu has become, he can only be determined by observing after meeting. However, I don't think he's a simple person. Some of the strategies and practices are more far-sighted than those of the Nine Kings. Haha, you have to say which master's idea this is! ”

Ji Xian also laughed with him, and chatted casually with Liu You until he saw the coastline in the distance.

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At this time, with the construction of the city, Meng Jiucheng finally officially named Qingdao and met with the merchants recruited in the base area.

What is a little surprising is that Meng Jiucheng's opponents Liu Wenzheng and Zhou Gui, one came in person, and the other sent Gongzi, both wanted to participate in this future north-south trade.

Meng Jiucheng showed his strength, and the pattern created was obviously not something that Liu Wenzheng and Zhou Weigui could think of. Moreover, the profit-seeking nature of businessmen, as well as Meng Jiucheng's disposition of not rushing to kill everything, also gave the Liu and Zhou families hope for a comeback.

Meng Jiucheng did not discriminate against these two former rivals, on the contrary, he was still blue-eyed. They are all people with families and businesses, and they are all businessmen, and with the help of their abilities, they don't worry about what they can do.

"In addition, I thought of some charters, which may contribute to the development of Haiphong Commercial Port. Ladies and gentlemen, look at it first, and then consider it. Meng Jiucheng took out a few pieces of paper and handed them to Zhou Zhougui and the others, asking them to read them first and then discuss.

This is a charter similar to that of the later commodity exchanges, which is very sketchy, but the main points are included. For example, exchange membership, delivery and refund of performance deposits, price indication, etc.

Of course, Meng Jiucheng did not write futures at all, but only hoped to provide an orderly trading venue, provide open trading prices and unified trading rules, and achieve smooth information, fair prices, and fair trading through this centralization. As a result, the speed of goods circulation is accelerated, and more taxes are collected.

Zhou Gui was the first to see the trick, and couldn't help but sneak a glance at Meng Jiucheng, who was bowing his head in front of the table, not knowing what to write, and secretly admired.

For merchants, the delivery of goods is the most important. If you can't find a buyer for a while, you have to stay in the merchant house all the time, and it costs money for storage in the warehouse, and money for food, drink, and housing, not to mention delaying time.

If you sell goods to the Qingdao Exchange, you don't have to go through the trouble of asking around, marking the variety and price of your goods, and the buyers will naturally come to discuss in detail.

In time, this commodity exchange will be crowded. I don't know how many people want to sell and buy all kinds of goods. As long as the goods are delivered here, they can go directly to the exchange, and the deal can be negotiated quickly. Even the goods sometimes don't even have to be put into storage, just wait on the dock.

"The general is very wise, and this charter is excellent." Wednesday Gui arched his hand, and when Meng Jiucheng looked up, he said respectfully: "The villain thinks that it can be slightly improved, such as getting news from merchants from the south and north, and knowing the approximate price of commercial goods from other places, as a reference mark, or it can be convenient for merchants and increase the popularity of the exchange." ”

Meng Jiucheng immediately remembered the kind of signage of the commodity exchanges in later generations, London, New York, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur...... There was a feeling of time being out of order, and I was stunned for a while.

Seeing that Meng Jiucheng didn't say a word, Zhou Gui thought that his suggestion was not to his liking, so he hurriedly distinguished: "The villain is rude, please don't take it seriously." ”