In Lin'an City, the soldier waited for Weng Fu.

Above the lobby, Wei Liaoweng sat upright with a black face, and his wife on the side was crying, constantly wiping her tears with a handkerchief, and muttering in her mouth.

"The son-in-law was also killed, the daughter was looking for death and life, Yu'er and Sisi both went to Biansai, how will they live in the future?"

In the Sichuan Road anti-corruption earthquake, the eldest son-in-law An Gongxing was beheaded by a raider, and the eldest daughter, mother and son, were sent back to their parents' home. The youngest son Wei Jinyu and the youngest daughter Wei Sisi Jinling Lecture Wutang both went to Biansai after graduation, but the eldest son Wei Jinsi, who had always traveled abroad, went home and stayed at home and became the only support of the family.

"Mother, the matter has come to this point, fortunately, the eldest sister's mother and son have not been implicated, so you can take a look."

The eldest son, Wei Jinsi, comforted his mother in a low voice.

Wei Jinsi is twenty-three years old, tall and thin, and compared with his younger brother Wei Jinyu, he is more mature, but he is also much more taciturn.

"Da Lang, your eldest sister is only in her twenties, how can she live by this robbing her house and killing her head?"

Wei's mother sobbed and complained about her husband again.

"Tell me about your father, the dignified squire of the military department, or the vice principal of several schools, who follows the emperor's ass all day long, why doesn't he say a word. Why is he so ruthless? ”

From beginning to end, An Gongxing went from being caught to beheading, and Wei Liaoweng did not ask the emperor. I don't know, what is he, a close minister of the emperor, thinking?

"Mother, the emperor even killed the ruling minister Hu Yu, let alone An Gongxing? He committed more than corruption, and his crimes were much greater than Hu Yu's. Dad is protecting the eldest sister's mother and son, so don't blame Dad. ”

Noticing that Wei Liaoweng's eyes widened, and he seemed to be angry again, Wei Jinsi hurriedly excused his father.

"That should be a reminder too. Silently, pity my daughter and grandson. ”

Wei's mother was still angry about her husband's indifference.

"Mother, if Dad does that, it will be a bully. An Gong was corrupt and perverted the law, and no one could save him. You'd better have a good rest. ”

"Hear it or not, hear it or not, Da Lang understands things better than you. His Majesty's iron-fisted officials, whether they are ruling ministers or local officials, are investigated and dealt with in accordance with the law, and those who violate the law must be prosecuted. As for your precious daughter, let her be content. ”

The eldest son supported it, and Wei Liaoweng finally raised his eyebrows.

The law is ruthless, the emperor is implementing a new policy, and anti-corruption is fundamental. At this time, knowing the law and breaking the law is definitely self-defeating.

"You Wei Gao's family, all of them are dead-eyed, their hearts are like iron and stone, they only have the Great Song Dynasty in their eyes, and their families never care about life or death. You don't care about your daughter, I still feel sorry for their mother and son. ”

The son and husband comforted and complained enough, Wei's mother calmed down a little, suddenly covered her chest, dizzy, and leaned back in the chair.

"Mother, what's wrong with you?"

Wei Jinsi patted his mother on the back and asked with concern.

"Silly boy, you're going to be a big brother again."

Wei's mother fixed her mind and scolded her son.

She had her eldest daughter at the age of eighteen, and she is forty-three years old this year.

Wei Jinsi looked at his father and mother with an embarrassed face, suddenly realized, and smiled happily:

"Mother, this is a great event, you have to take care of yourself!"

No wonder the strong-tempered father didn't blow his beard and glare, he knew that his mother was pregnant, so he restrained himself.

"Your father and son are talking, and I will go to see my daughter and grandson."

Mother Wei stood up, muttered, and left the lobby accompanied by the maid.

"Da Lang, don't take your mother's words to heart. I Pujiang Wei Gao's door wind, five days without sweating to death, frank and open, must not forget! ”

Wei Liaoweng diverted the topic and told his eldest son.

Zhao Hong's advice, he was tight-lipped and never revealed the slightest tone to his son-in-law An Gongxing. Others thought he was unkind, but he felt at ease.

An Gongxing's sin is too great to turn back. If it's just a minor offense, he can still be used as a slap in the face to heal and save people. Weighing left and right, as well as the emperor's admonition, where did he dare to act rashly.

If that's the case, he may harm his daughter and affect himself.

"Father's teachings, children take to heart and dare not disobey."

Wei Jinsi nodded and replied softly.

Although he did not enter the official career, he was also a child of a family, full of poetry and books, and Wei Gao's style was naturally memorized.

"Dad has a lot of things to do now, Jinling, Lin'an City, and Biansai, and he can't stay at home for a few days a month. Your mother is pregnant now, and your eldest sister is like this. If you have time, take care of your home. ”

It is difficult for a Qing official to cut off family affairs, there is a big mess at home, and state affairs are complicated, which really gives him a headache.

"Dad, don't worry. With me and Xiuyun here, we will take care of the family. ”

Wei Jinsi looked at his father, a little hesitant.

"Da Lang, if you have something to say, don't swallow it."

Knowing his son Mo Ruo's father, Wei Liaoweng saw at a glance that something was wrong with his son.

"Dad, that's the case, I want to do overseas trade, I don't know what you think?"

"Overseas trade?"

Wei Liaoweng couldn't help but be stunned.

Although it is said that his son has traveled all over the Song Dynasty, he has never been overseas, how dare he do overseas trade?

"Dad, you wait!"

Seeing that Wei Liaoweng did not object, Wei Jinsi got up, took out a few porcelain from the box behind the chair, vases, plates, bowls, pots, and put them on the table.

"Daddy, look!"

Wei Jinsi was full of interest, Wei Liaoweng picked up a vase about a foot high, and his heart was shocked.

"It's ...... Blue and white porcelain! ”

Longquan has produced blue and white porcelain, but the fetal quality is thick and fine, and the blue and white hair color is either dark or light. The blue and white porcelain in front of you is light and beautiful, the blue and white hair color is strong, the rust marks are heavier, the decoration is sparse, the depiction is delicate, the bottom glaze is whiter, and it is the top grade at a glance.

Compared with Longquan's porcelain, it is simply a world of difference.

"Dad, look at the bottom!"

According to Wei Jinsi's guidance, Wei Liaoweng looked at the bottom of the vase, and the words "Xingqing Second Year" and "Jingdezhen" were clearly visible.

Wei Liaoweng nodded, needless to say, this is a new product created by the emperor who set up a porcelain factory in Jingdezhen.

With a few important industries, it will drive local employment and promote local economic development.

The emperor's words rang in Wei Liaoweng's ears at the right time.

"Can this blue and white porcelain be sold?"

Wei Liaoweng carefully looked at a few pieces of porcelain and was secretly surprised.

Jingdezhen's Qingbai porcelain can be exported overseas, and there should be no shortage of markets for these fine products.

"Dad, we showed it to merchants from Dashi, Goryeo, Japan, Champong and other countries, and they were all very interested. The price of blue and white porcelain is more than four or five times higher than that of blue and white porcelain, and the profits of making money are amazing. Especially those large pieces of porcelain, a few boxes of goods can be exchanged for a boatload of grain, and the prospects are good! ”

Wei Jinsi's excitement was in his eyes, and Wei Liaoweng couldn't help but be shocked again.

"You guys? Anyone else? ”

Wei Gao's famous family, learned a body, and sold it to the emperor's family. The son joined the business and competed with the people for profit, and Wei Liaoweng was very unhappy.

And the son followed him today, it turned out that he had another plan.

"Dad, sit down and listen to me speak slowly."

Wei Jinsi asked his father to sit down, and 1510 said.

"Comptoir? Shi Mijian, Lin Wuji, Zhou Jiacheng, Li Shenyan, Yang Mu......"

The son's explanation made Wei Liaoweng suspicious.

Lin Wujian and Li Shenyan are both famous maritime merchants in Lin'an City, while Shi Mijian is the younger brother of the treacherous minister Shi Miyuan, and Yang Mu is the nephew of Yang Guizhi, the empress dowager of the dynasty.

And the other partner, Zhou Jiacheng, is the father-in-law of today's son Zhao Hong and the abbot of the dynasty. He's also involved in this overseas trade?

"Dad, don't you know, this matter is led by the national abbot Zhou Jiacheng, and the others are all famous people without official positions and famous maritime merchants in the Great Song Dynasty, plus I have a total of nine. At present, he plans to buy six more sea ships, which will run to Goryeo, Japan, Champa and Chen Dynasty, Bo Ni, and Da Shi. In addition to the porcelain ......"

"You are doing this, not a monopoly, how can you let other maritime merchants live?"

Wei Liaoweng interrupted his son, who was like a hanging river, and refuted angrily.

When the ruler of the dynasty, the children of the powerful, the retired officials, and the maritime merchants, isn't this a matter of eating alone, pretending to be public and private?

The Pujiang Wei Gao clan must not be involved in such an ugly matter.

"Dad, don't worry, listen to me first."

Wei Jinsi seemed to have anticipated his father's reaction and patiently explained.

"You mean, the establishment of a trading house to expand overseas trade was instructed by His Majesty?"

The son's explanation made Wei Liaoweng's eyes stare like bull's eyes.

"Not bad! Not only the nine of us set up a commercial bank, but also Lin'an City, Jinling City, Mingzhou, Quanzhou, Guangzhou and other places, there are large and small commercial banks, mainly to avoid risks. As for the goods sold, in addition to porcelain, tea, silk, etc., there are also swords, ironware, soap, soap, and so on. The emperor said, this is called Tonghai Yuguo. Only by expanding production and stimulating exports can we achieve the goal of enriching the country and strengthening the army. ”

Seeing that his father was full of doubts, Wei Jinsi took out the newspaper and pointed to a place on the newspaper.

"Dad, look, this is what the emperor said, not me talking nonsense. There is nothing wrong with following the emperor's will, right? ”

Wei Liaoweng read the newspaper for a moment, put it on the table, and nodded slightly.

"Expand production, stimulate exports, and connect the sea to the country. The emperor is doing what he says, and he is resolute. It's breathtaking! ”

If the Great Song Dynasty cannot make a breakthrough in the economy, it will weaken, and even lose the country, which is inevitable.

Cleaning up the sea, rectifying the city's shipping division, reducing export tariffs, developing blue and white porcelain, bone china, glass, etc., and then encouraging exports. It turned out that the emperor had already laid out, and every step he took was traceable and targeted.

With the strong ships and cannons of the Great Song Dynasty Navy to escort them, and the huge overseas market to attract, it is no wonder that a large number of maritime merchants are eager to try.

"How are your firms composed? How do you make sure you have money to make? ”

Wei Liaoweng raised his head and finally returned to the roots.

And this is probably what my son wants to talk about the most.

Overseas trade is a long way to go and travel across the oceans, and it is extremely risky to rely on one's own efforts. Raising funds to create a firm and a fleet seems to be the ideal way.

"Three shipbuilders are shareholders of sea vessels, and the remaining six shareholders each contribute 50,000 to 100,000 yuan. The comptoir was divided into nine shares, and was run by bookkeepers and sailors. At the end of each year, the firm pays dividends to shareholders according to how much money they make,......"

Wei Jinsi is popular again, and Wei Liaoweng understands seven or eight points in his heart.

What shares, dividends, needless to say, is a new term for the emperor.

"So, you want 50,000 yuan to buy shares as a shareholder?"

Fifty thousand yuan, the Wei Gao family should be easy to make up.

"Now that the blue and white porcelain has been made, do you know, bone china, and what kind of glass is there, and what is the situation now?"

Touching his heart, Wei Liaoweng subconsciously asked.