Chapter 376: Fleet
The next morning, under the leadership of Li Rui, a group of four people, including Kunlun Nu Obama, soon came to the shipyard that had been transferred to the Li family's name. Before the carriage had arrived, several large ships were seen leaning against the dock in the distance.
Fu ship, also known as "Daifuku ship" in the industry. It is a kind of sharp-bottomed sea vessel, which is famous for sailing in the South Sea and the open sea. During the Ming Dynasty, it would also be used as a warship, and the Song people said: "The sea boat is based on Fujian." 'In the Ming Dynasty, China's sailors used the fortune ship as the main warship.
What appeared in Li Anran's sight naturally could not be a lucky boat that was popularized in the Ming Dynasty, but the two had a great relationship before. To a large extent, these ships in front of them belong to the "ancestor" level of the lucky boat.
To put it bluntly, it is the "old" model before the Fuchuan is finalized, don't look at it as old, and some of the shipbuilding techniques used are indeed not comparable to the Ming Dynasty, but Li Anran has to admit that these six merchant ships are lined up, and they are really a little imposing.
With Li Rui's introduction along the way, Li Anran also knew that although the shipyard he bought produced all the old models, this kind of merchant ship was already the top existence at this time in terms of carrying capacity and navigation.
Whether it is the maritime merchants of Datang and the surrounding countries of Datang, they can be proud to have such a large merchant ship. Even foreign maritime merchants in Arabia and elsewhere are very fond of these large merchant ships, which can be used both near and far seas.
Under the leadership of Li Rui, who is the owner of the company, a group of four people soon came to the dock. Since someone had already sent someone to deliver the news the night before, the four of them came to the dock. I saw a dark and thin middle-aged man with the two of them coming up.
"Young master, this is the old helmsman that Rui said before." After seeing the three approaching, Li Rui hurriedly introduced.
When Li Anran looked at the old helmsman, the other party was also looking at him.
"Old helmsman, this is Li Langjun." Li Rui took the opportunity to say again.
Although he didn't know that the person in front of him was his real boss, the old helmsman also knew that he could let his owner bring it over in person so cautiously, and leave the boat at the expense of losing money, just to use it for this person, and the origin was bound to be extraordinary.
In addition, Li Anran is dressed in gorgeous clothes. Stayed at Escape Hills for so long. As a superior person, the momentum is undoubtedly revealed in his words and deeds without pretending at all, and the old helmsman hurriedly saluted very respectfully: "I have seen Lang Jun." ”
"No courtesy." Li Anran raised his hand and said with a smile.
In fact, Li Anran did not pretend to be Boyi, nor did he look down on the other party. It's really because the ancients attached great importance to the idea of social status. Acts such as Corporal Lixian. It's also for those who are talented and learned.
If only it were like some of the management philosophies of modern time and space. Mingling with a subordinate like the old helmsman, sorry, may work in modern time and space. But in ancient times, it was easy to scare people. This kind of thing has happened to Li Anran more than once.
didn't look at such a posture, did it already make the two relatively younger guys who followed behind the old helmsman a little uncomfortable. What kind of equality for everyone is definitely beaten out in ancient times.
After a simple greeting, Li Anran asked directly: "Old helmsman, when will this fleet be used." ”
"Back to Li Langjun, it will take ten days to use them all." The old helmsman, who doesn't like to talk a lot by nature, replied.
"Ten days? Can't it be faster? Li Anran, who was not very satisfied with this speed, asked.
"Lang Jun, the tenth day is already the fastest, no matter how fast it is, I'm afraid this ship will be very dangerous." The old helmsman said bluntly.
"Okay, ten days will be ten days." Knowing that the other party was professional, Li Anran, a layman, had no choice but to nod and say: "In the next few days, I will arrange for the carriage and horses to send all the goods that will be transported, and arrange for someone to load them when the time comes." ”
"Yes, young master." Li Rui, who knew that he said this to himself, hurriedly responded.
"Let's go, since you've already come, there's no reason not to get on the boat and feel it." Speaking of this, Li Anran pondered for a while and then spoke: "Old helmsman, find a boat that can be used and take a turn in the nearby seas." ”
Thinking that this was the old helmsman who wanted to test his ability, he got out of the way without saying a word, pointed to the big ship parked at the outermost entrance of the dock, and said respectfully: "Lang Jun, please, the host, please." ”
It is very easy for a group of people to get on the boat, don't look at Su Xiaomei as a woman, but with her skills, not to mention that there is a wide and sturdy springboard between the boat and the dock for walking, even if there is no, this distance will not play a role in blocking it at all.
But after getting on the boat, Li Anran found that it was really not easy for this old-fashioned big ship to move. At least compared to the luxury catamaran power sailboat I got from modern time and space, it is a lot more troublesome.
Fortunately, with such a fleet, although there are only six ships, it is impossible for the old helmsman to be alone. No, under the orderly instructions of the other party, and with the cooperation of those shipwrights, it didn't take long for the merchant ship to leave the dock.
Steady, this was Li Anran's first feeling after the boat left the dock. Of course, it is still in the offshore waters, and the dock is a natural harbor, if it is still unstable in this environment, then the ship is really useless.
It was half an hour before and after, and after the experience, Li Anran asked the old helmsman who went into battle to drive the boat back to the dock. Seeing that he had to wait for the last ten days, Li Anran, who was quite satisfied with the ancient ship, did not stay here for long, and quickly flashed people.
After the group of four people returned to the courtyard of Quanzhou Mansion, they had just sat down here, and they saw the steward here coming over with a small stack of stickers.
"Young master, this is a post from those peers in the city, they all want to meet the young master." After learning what happened from the mouthpiece of the steward, Li Rui, who sent the other party away, handed over the post in his hand to Su Xiaomei, and then said.
"Huh...... The reaction of these people was quite quick. Li Anran was not surprised that these businessmen were able to grasp their whereabouts so quickly, after all, the matter between himself and Li Rui was not deliberately concealed from beginning to end.
In addition, these guys are all begging for a living in Quanzhou, and even a few of them are big families that have been inherited locally for some years. In this case, it would be really surprising if those maritime merchants still couldn't figure out who the big boss was.
"Huh? Xingyang Zheng family? Picking up this stack of beautifully shaped stickers and flipping through them, Li Anran inadvertently found an acquaintance.
To be exact, they are not acquaintances, anyway, Li Anran doesn't know each other at all. But the signboard of the Zheng family in Xingyang immediately reminded Li Anran of the young master of the Zheng family, Zheng Chenggong, who was only a concubine but had a very good temperament and demeanor.
Thinking of this, Li Anran realized that when he was looking for Tianhuangshi Mine, he had also used it with the Zheng family. It's just that I didn't expect that the other party is not only doing inland business, but also involved in the shipping industry.
It's just that when I thought about it, Li Anran was relieved.
The Zheng family in Xingyang is not a small family of cats and dogs, and with such a big family business, it costs a lot of money every year in terms of all aspects alone. If there is not enough industry to support it, this Zheng family's big group of people can't drink the northwest wind.
"Li Rui, what is the reputation of the Zheng family in the industry?" Putting the other stickers back on the table, Li Anran, who was only holding the gilded sticker of the Zheng family in his hand, suddenly asked.
"Young master, Rui has nothing to do with the Zheng family, but the reputation is not bad, at least this time the Zheng family did not mix with those people." Li Rui, who didn't know that his young master had a relationship with the Zheng family, was also a little surprised in his heart, but he still replied truthfully.
"Oh? So why did he send the post? Flicking the post in his hand, Li Anran asked.
"This ...... Maybe it's because you found a fleet on the dock and want to work together. Li Rui, who hesitated for a moment, replied.
"Well, that's possible." Knowing that the other party's speculation was not impossible, Li Anran, after pondering for a while, nodded and said, "That's it, the others are pushed away, if the Zheng family is concerned, you can go with me." (To be continued......)