"Will it be expanded?" Li Hong was surprised, "How is this possible?" The money of the imperial court is not blown by the wind, what are you doing with so many fleets of sailors? ”

"Shock!"

"There's no need to be shocked, the pirates have softened."

"Not just to deter the Japanese invaders, but to deter all countries overseas." Li Qingdao, "To be precise, deterrent blackmail!" ”

"Huh?" Li Hong was confused, "Godfather, this is ...... Why? ”

"Because in the future, the Ming Dynasty will focus on business, to be precise, it is maritime business." Li Qing said.

Li Qing has nothing to hide from his godson, and Li Hong, as the leader of the water master, is qualified and needs to know.

Li Qing sighed: "The climate is harsh, and the population of Daming is too much, and the problems that Daming has to face can only be solved through commerce in the future, in other words, the way out is in the maritime business, understand?" ”

"I don't understand." Li Hong shook his head slightly, "Isn't maritime business in full swing now?" ”

“…… Let me ask you, are the profits of maritime merchants gradually declining? ”

"That's right." Li Hong nodded slowly, "What does Godfather mean that in the future, he will be like a Japanese robber, a sailor to plunder?" ”

"Of course not, that's too low-level, too barbaric, and not in line with the demeanor of my Heavenly Empire." Li Qing shook his head and snorted: "It's all said, the way out is on the sea, why don't you understand?" ”

Li Hong frowned and pondered for a while, and said, "Shui Shi is shocked, and then ...... Forced to buy and sell? ”

"Oh, yes." Li Qing hehe, "It's not stupid to go home." ”

"Godfather, can this be done?" Li Hong was not very optimistic, and said, "Ships can go to sea, but this also requires time and costs, and it costs a lot of money along the way...... It is true that Daming goods are very popular, but not everyone consumes them, there is no money in your pocket, no matter how you scare you, no money is no money. ”

"If you don't have money, you can make food!" Li Qing said with a smile, "What I want to do after the year is to find a way to reduce the cost of goods so that more people can afford it." ”

After a pause, "As for the cost of going to sea, it's not as big as you think, the last time I went to Jiaozhi, it was to establish a transit supply station, and I have agreed with the leader of Jiaozhi." ”

"Is it reliable?"

"Of course!" Li Qing smiled and said, "If he dares to play tricks, I will kill him." ”

Li Hong: "......"

"Godfather, the profits of maritime merchants are decreasing year by year, and if they fall again, is it too much of a loss?"

Li Qing smiled bitterly: "As you said, rich people are always a minority, which is also the reason why Daming goods are obviously gorgeous and exquisite, but business is becoming more and more difficult;

It's not that people overseas don't like it, it's that they can't afford it. ”

"That's right." Li Hong nodded, "It's just that the cost of goods is not easy to come down, just take the silk that overseas barbarians are shocked and fanatical about, from planting mulberry seedlings to making silk, it takes dozens of processes, and businessmen are profit-seeking, and if they don't make money, even if the court intervenes, they will also find a way to pass the buck." ”

"Of course, let them have to earn," Li Qing said, "I will find a way to solve what you said, but I think you still fell into a misunderstanding, Daming not only has silk, but also cotton, porcelain, and pottery...... There are not only high-end goods, but also things that ordinary people can afford. ”

After a pause, "Cotton cloth and pottery cannot be sold at a high price, but the transportation cost is the same, which makes them in a very embarrassing situation. ”

Li Qing said: "I have calculated, if you adopt the strategy of small profits but quick turnover, you may make more money." ”

"Uh... This kid doesn't know much either, if you wait for Wanqing to come, the godfather will discuss it with her," Li Hongdao, "Wanqing's family property is all managed by Wanqing, and she knows a lot about maritime trade." ”

Li Hong poured wine for his godfather again and asked, "Will the imperial court really reduce the expenses of the sailors?" ”

"Of course, the future depends on the efforts of the sailors."

"Was it agreed between the godfather and the emperor?" Li Hong asked.

"Hmm." Li Qing took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the emperor is benevolent and filial piety, and he will listen to the emperor's words." ”

Li Hong groaned: "To say a big disrespectful word, the Emperor Taishang Dragon is sick...... Isn't the godfather ready to show his bottom to the emperor? ”

Li Qing shook his head: "Changsheng's temptation to the emperor is too great, it's better not to reveal it, and in the future, I am in the opposition, which is far better than in the court." ”

After a pause, "Even if you need to enter the court, isn't there still the Marquis of Jinling Yongqing?" ”

Li Hong was stunned and said with a smile: "Yes, with the talent of the godfather, even if it is the imperial examination, he can even win the three yuan." ”

"It's not as good as you think." Li Qing said with a smile, "I'm not very good at this aspect, and it's good to be able to pass the exam." ”

"Okay, let's not talk about that, it's rare to have leisure, come, drink."

"The child respects his godfather."

…

It's getting colder.

However, the wind and snow could not stop Wang Shouren's enthusiasm.

Since Li Hong ordered one or two, he was even more enthusiastic, if it weren't for the three chapters of the law with his father, he would even want to live in a small courtyard.

At the beginning of the lunar month.

Zhu Wanqing is here.

Li Qing took the spoon, Li Hong made a table of good dishes, but Zhu Wanqing was moved.

"Uncle Li, Brother Hong, it's good to have you."

"Call Godfather." Li Hong corrected.

Zhu Wanqing smiled and said, "I'm used to Uncle Li, let's talk about it." ”

Li Hong: "......"

Zhu Wanqing looked at Li Qing, "Uncle Li, this is the first time you have been so good to me, don't you want me to do things?" ”

"What? Uncle Li is so unbearable in your heart? Li Qing was unhappy.

"Jokes, how good Uncle Li is, if it weren't for Uncle Li, how could there be today's niece, the little tree is not repaired or straight, Uncle Li is all for my good ......" Zhu Wanqing flattered again and again, and said in her heart: I don't have itchy skin.

"That's pretty much it." Li Qing snorted, interrupted her chatter, and said, "However, Uncle Li does have something to tell you." ”

Just know ...... Zhu Wanqing hurriedly put down her chopsticks and said, "Uncle Li, I haven't eaten a bite." ”

"I don't care if you eat or not?" Li Qing sneered, "If you have the ability, let's leave now." ”

Zhu Wanqing: "......"

It's freezing this day, and it's all the moon, so she won't go back.

Besides, I finally got together with my husband, how could I just leave.

Zhu Wanqing picked up the chopsticks, took a bite of the dish, and asked resignedly, "What does Uncle Li want his niece to do?" ”

"I don't let you do anything, I just ask you about business."

"That's it?" Zhu Wanqing breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Although Uncle Li asked, my niece knows everything and says everything. ”

After a pause, "Uncle Li is short of money to spend?" ”

"I'm in Jingshi, do you think I'll be short of money to spend?" Li Qingdao said, "About maritime business." ”

"This," Zhu Wanqing sighed, "Uncle Li, business has not been good in the past two years, and the growth of wealth is not large, which cannot be compared with previous years." ”

Li Qing nodded to indicate that he knew all this, and asked, "Now that a piece of silk is sold overseas, how many taels of silver can it be sold?" ”

"It's about twelve taels."

"How much does it sell in Daming?"

"Six to seven taels." Zhu Wanqing said.

Li Qing was slightly surprised, "Is the gap so small?" ”

It seems to be a double profit margin, but excluding transportation costs and the risk of sailing at sea, this price difference is not large.

"Alas...... I can't help it. Zhu Wanqing said, "The competition is too fierce, and business is becoming more and more difficult to do, but there is still money to be made at this price, but it can't be compared with before." ”

Li Qing pondered for a while and asked, "We have cotton cloth in our industry, right?" ”

"Yes, but they are all sold in Daming...... Zhu Wanqing instantly realized and said: "What does Godfather mean, take the quantity by price, and make small profits but quick turnover?" ”

Li Qing shook his head, glared at Li Hong, who was eating nonsense, and snorted, "Look at how smart people are." ”

Li Hong's face was hot, and he muttered, "There must be a stupid one in the family, right?" ”

"Hey~!"

"Haha, kidding, godfather, you are angry." Li Hong hurriedly diverted the topic and asked, "Wanqing, can Godfather's method be successful?" ”

"I've thought about this, but it's just ......," Zhu Wanqing said, "Although the cloth is not as good as silk, the transportation cost is the same. ”

"Uncle Li, silk is the only one of our Ming Dynasty, but the cloth is not." Zhu Wanqing said, "A piece of cloth sells for six taels of silver, and people might as well grit their teeth and put on silk." ”

"Makes sense." Li Hong puffed out his cheeks and interjected.

Li Qing glared, and he began to eat Haisai again.

"You've been in charge of the business for so long, and you know a certain amount of your peers, right?" Li Qing asked: "Have they ever sold cotton cloth overseas?" ”

"Yes, I understand," Zhu Wanqing nodded, and said, "They are all good at business, and they have also calculated this account, and they have all come to the conclusion that it is still safe to return the silk." ”

After a pause, "Those people have been in business for several generations, their eyelashes are empty, no one is optimistic about cotton, the cost of going to sea is not small, and going to sea has to catch the monsoon, and there are two opportunities to go to sea a year, and the accounts have long been clearly calculated." ”

"Is that ......" Li Qing frowned slightly, "Have you ever inquired, what is the quality of overseas fabric?" ”

Zhu Wanqing thought for a while and said, "I haven't inquired about this, but someone in the same industry has done an investigation, and it is far less good than our Daming." ”

"Hmm...... What if you sell finished clothes? Li Qing asked.

In this day and age, ready-to-wear shops have become common.

At least that's the case with Daming!

"Huh? This ......" Zhu Wanqing was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "Xiao Hao also said this, but I don't think it will work." ”

"Why?"

Zhu Wanqing said: "One side of the water and soil raises one side of the people, and the customs of Daming are different from place to place, let alone overseas?" The dressing style must be different, they are likely to be difficult to accept, and if the finished clothes are finished, people will try to buy them, and they can't sell them in batches. ”

"No, no, no," Li Qing disagreed, "I think there is a lot to be done in selling ready-to-wear clothes." ”

"What do you mean by that?"

"Everyone has a strong mentality." Li Qingdao, "They like Daming goods, in addition to the reason for the goods themselves, they must also be mixed with admiration, I think, Han clothes will be popular." ”