Chapter Forty-Seven: Making Money

The sound of the abacus crackling in Iman's heart sounded chaotically, and he had already calculated the benefits this time.

First of all, it's about scale. Although Chen Zuxiao brought in high-priced goods, there were still too few ships. The transaction volume is about 30,000 taels. Among them, the profit is around 20,000 taels, and the specific must be carefully calculated.

However, during this period of time, the cost of running back and forth between Jingjiang and Fujian was earned by the ships of the Jinghai Merchant at once. It even earns a lot.

For a moment, Iman simply couldn't believe it. The profits of Haimao are so high.

It must be known that the Yi family has accumulated for several generations, and now the family property is only about 100,000 taels. Now it is just the beginning, and there are 10,000 taels of net profit in the account. And it's a start, at least two or three more trades this year. It won't be a ship then.

It is estimated that by the end of this year, the capital of Jinghai Commercial will be doubled.

This kind of money-making speed is simply unimaginable to Iman.

Chen Zuxiao's side is also accounting for income. I was so happy that I couldn't control my expression.

In fact, in Chen Zuxiao's view, although there is a lot of money to be made this time, the most important thing is not money, but some fine porcelain in this trade. Many of them are priceless in the South Seas. It is especially suitable for gifts with Nanyang countries.

After all, Chen Zuyi has a foothold in Nanyang, and he can't be an enemy, and he also needs some contacts.

There are many things today that are not usually visible at all. Ordinary smuggling channels, where can you find things for the royal family.

Not to mention, the price is still cheap.

Yes. Much cheaper.

Smuggling channels are too risky. Pass through many levels and buy layer by layer. And at the risk of killing the head. When ordinary porcelain arrives in their hands, it is normal to increase the price several times, and Iman has no experience in doing it, but in fact, he has already increased the price more than twice. But in Chen Zuxiao's view, the price is still low.

And that's just the beginning.

It's like Chen Zuxiao went back and changed hands, and he made money again. And Iman's placing these Nanyang heavy goods in Nanjing is also extremely sought-after.

Since there is money to be made, both sides are eager to maintain this trade.

The next negotiations will have the basis for success.

Dai Mingshi said: "Brother Chen, the business is over. Let's talk about something else. ”

Chen Zuxiao said: "Okay. Brother Dai, please speak. ”

Dai Mingshi said: "There are only two things we want here. First, our ships should be able to trade in the old port, and they should ensure the safety of our people on the territory of the great Chen family. Of course, we can keep you safe here. ”

"Second, our people are going to the West through the old port, and you guys have to help us get some connections."

Chen Zuxiao said: "Everything is easy to say. My brother has only one request, and that is for the court to revoke my brother's wanted warrant and reward. Seal an official. My brother is willing to be a minister of the Ming Dynasty, since he is a minister in the same palace, everything is easy to say. ”

Dai Mingshi was stunned for a moment and said, "Chen Xiong, this matter is not something I can talk about. ”

Chen Zuxiao raised the tea bowl and said, "Please Brother Dai to ask for instructions." ”

This is Chen Zuyi's ultimate goal.

Although Chen Zuyi was driven to Nanyang by Daming, although many people under Chen Zuyi's command had such an experience, although they had a bloody friendship with Daming. But people always look forward. The same is true for Chen Zuyi.

What he wants to do, the most convenient solution. It is to get the canonization of the Ming Dynasty.

Yes, as mentioned earlier, the influence of the Ming Dynasty in Nanyang is actually very weak. But in any case, the volume of the Ming Dynasty is here, and almost all Southeast Asian countries combined, it is estimated that there may not be the volume of the Ming Dynasty.

That in itself is influence.

Therefore, the canonization of the Ming Dynasty is his value. Only Da Ming's own people. Everything else is easy to talk about. For example, other support from the Ming Dynasty, such as the normalization of private trade now, such as all kinds of others.

Arguably. Chen Zuyi opened his mouth and said the most difficult thing to solve. But it's also the most important thing.

Dai Mingshi really didn't dare to say a word about this matter. Immediately ask someone to pass the word to He Xi. He was here to have tea with Chen Zuxiao. There is a pair and there is no pair to speak.

There's a fryer in the back here.

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Yao Guangxiao said: "It is impossible to agree to this condition, I have checked Chen Zuyi's file. Many major crimes were committed on the southeast coast, and several people died in his hands. Otherwise, the court would not have offered a reward of 500,000 taels for his head. Such a bandit and thief can only have private contact. If it is openly accepted, unless His Majesty speaks. But will His Majesty speak for this? ”

"Among the enemies of the Ming Dynasty, the only one who is respected by His Majesty is Wang Baobao. His Majesty marrying Wang Baobao's sister to the King of Qin may not be without the intention of soliciting, but who is Chen Zuyi? Can he lift Wang Baobao's shoes? ”

"How can such a person make His Majesty go back on his word and discredit the imperial court?"

"Don't talk about this condition? We are just a business, how can we talk about such a problem? ”

He Xi knew that Yao Guangxiao was right, especially Zhu Yuanzhang's temperament analysis.

Zhu Yuanzhang has an inferiority complex in his character, and after success, this inferiority complex is manifested as intolerance, whether it is for enemies or for his own people. Although it is difficult to say that Wang Baobao is not the only enemy that His Majesty wants to surrender.

But there is nothing wrong with one thing.

Zhu Yuanzhang will never go back on his word for Chen Zuyi.

Chen Zuyi's weight is too light.

Although He Xi also admits that Chen Zuyi is a hero at sea. As an important task for the Han people to go to the South Seas. But it was still not enough for Zhu Yuanzhang to pay attention. Chen Zuyi has today's achievements, of course, he is also fateful, but if he was under Zhu Yuanzhang at the beginning, in Zhu Yuanzhang's entrepreneurial team, he may not be able to have an earl.

Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't know how to be flexible. It's that Chen Zuyi's weight is not enough.

"My lord," Zhan Ding said, "Mr. Yao is reasonable, but with a reward of 500,000 taels, can you get Chen Zuyi's head?" No. What is the point of such useless things, just a piece of paper can open the Nanyang trade route. Why not? ”

"And if we don't agree, the business -------"

"What if you don't say yes?" Yao Guangxiao said: "The current situation, are we begging him? Or is he begging us? This question needs to be clarified first. ”

He Xi said: "Yes, although it is said that it is very important for us to open up the Nanyang trade route. But it doesn't matter to the Ming. Opening up the Daming trade route must be very important to Chen Zuyi. This is what he begs us for. Instead of us begging him. ”

"This matter can't be led by their noses."

Yes, for He Xi's marine strategy. Nanyang Synway is very important. But from the perspective of the Ming court, is the Nanyang trade important? The future may be important. But it doesn't matter now. Historically, even if the Ming Dynasty banned the sea, although it had a far-reaching impact, most of it was a disadvantage. But the disadvantages are in the afterlife, not in the present generation.

At that time, there was no problem with the imperial court.

But Chen Zuyi Group is not easy to say.

Chen Zuyi was later killed by Zheng He, and his head was sent to Beijing. The Shi family, who succeeded Chen Zuyi, took the place of Chen Zuyi, but within a few years, the third aunt of the Shi family took the old port to the Muslim forces. The independent power of the Han people in Nanyang disappeared.

Even if Zheng He did not go to the West, Chen Zuyi would be able to die a righteous death. He was also able to maintain his independence during his lifetime. After his death, just like the maritime merchants of the Tang and Song dynasties, he became a local force, and at most there was a Han name on the genealogy.

Not to mention that today's Chen Zuyi has not yet reached the heyday of history.

Daming's acknowledgment was very important to them.

Yao Guangxiao said: "The opinion of the lower officials, this matter is just dragged on." ”

He Xi said: "Drag ------"

Yao Guangxiao said: "Yes, how can such a big thing be done at once." What's more, there is also a price to pay for asking someone to do something. I wonder what they are offering? ”

He Xi suddenly understood that Yao Guangxiao had actually not thought about doing this for the Chen family at all, but it did not hinder him, and he took this opportunity to write a blank check and extort money from the Chen family. This may be a common tactic used by bureaucrats.

He Xi smiled slightly: "Just do it according to this meaning." ”