"From the perspective of food, it is better to directly engage in Pathein in Myanmar, which was the largest grain trading port in the 17th century." Wang Kai said, "If we go to engage in Puliango, that place is a stage for competition among all parties. If a fight breaks out, we will consume additional resources..."
The current Mekong Delta, including Saigon, is still the territory of the Champa Kingdom. However, this Champa is no longer the ancient Champa country on the Indochina Peninsula. From the time of the Emperor Shengzong of Annan, there were constant border conflicts between Vietnam and Champa. The Shengzong personally conquered the capital of Champa, and split Champa into three small tributary countries: Huaying, Nanpan, and Champa. In 1611, Nguyen Hoang Nam conquered the British and established Phu Yen House in the occupied territory. Later, Ruan Huang died in 1613. Before his death, he told his tribe: "Shunguang has the danger of Hengshan and Lingjiang in the north, and the solid sea and Yunbei Mountain in the south. The mountains produce gold and iron, and the sea produces fish and salt. It is a real place for heroes. If Being able to tame the people and strengthen the army to compete with the Zheng family will be enough to build a legacy for eternity."
The remaining ruler of Champa held the title of Vice-King of Cambodia and was theoretically a vassal of Kymi (Cambodia). At the same time, he also surrendered to Nan Ruan. The Ayutthaya dynasty that rules Thailand also has plans for this place. Three parties compete here. There are considerable risks involved in getting involved. This is what Wang Kai is worried about.
Before the business even starts, there are arguments about the direction of development, which is not a good sign. Thinking of the various opinions of the Nanxia Faction, I am afraid that there will be a lot of talk in the days when people realize their future.
Under a general premise, there must be countless personal thoughts, and it is difficult to take them all into consideration.
Xu Yanliang said: "We have a chance only if we are restrained by many parties. The king of Champa is also very clear about his current situation. It is only good for him to join this game. Ping Qiusheng from the Ministry of Colonial Trade went there a few years ago and also talked with the local people The king of Champa signed a trade agreement, and this agreement should still be valid."
"Is it Ping Qiusheng who is in charge of Japanese business?" Wang Kai asked.
"Yes, that's him. He was the one who went to Vietnam, Champa and Ayutthaya for the original Southeast Asian expedition. But what he is most interested in is Japan. He wears a black hat all day long and plays the trick of cosplaying the descendants of the Heike family. Now He might as well be stationed in Japan permanently..." The people around him looked down upon Ping Qiucheng's bad taste.
However, Ping Qiu Sheng's trip to Southeast Asia that year can be regarded as a journey for the current Nanyang Company. At least now if they go there, there won't be anyone in the area to talk to.
"It's a pity that he is not here. Otherwise, we could have a chat with him. Elder Ping should have a lot of talents in this field." The people around him felt a little pity.
"His original report should be in the files of the Ministry of Colonial Trade. You can just dig it out and take a look." Xu Yanliang reminded him, "As long as the names mentioned above are found, check their whereabouts and they can be transferred. Just try to transfer them. The staff will be enriched."
Immediately, Xu Yanliang issued a document requesting access to relevant documents from the Ministry of Colonial Trade. Xu Yanliang said that since the Nanyang Company’s first target was the Indochina Peninsula, it would be better to apply for the Great Library to take the lead in conducting a special survey and collect relevant materials to compile several compilations.
"Although the historical materials of Indo-China countries are not rich, some historical events of major nodes are relatively clear, as well as trade conditions and the like. It is still very useful to us."
"You're right, the work in the big library is too busy, so it's good for them to be busy." People said, "It saves them from always doing evil things in there."
Seeing that Wang Kai seemed a little lonely, he added: "As for the work in Pathein you mentioned, we don't know anything about Pathein. It is better to send a boat to make a trip first. After all, we have not directly inspected Myanmar."
"Myanmar in the 17th and 18th centuries was one of the dominant powers in Southeast Asia. If it hadn't been for Zheng Xin, it's unclear whether Siam could have continued." Xu Yanliang said, "You can send a ship to investigate, but you have to be cautious. It would be more appropriate for us to find a veteran from the Remote Exploration Department."
"No, I think we should go in person!" Wang Kai couldn't help but said.
Of course I don't want to go around, but since Wang Kai said so, he can't object: "How about you go there yourself?"
"I would like to, but I can't sail..."
"Are you seasick?"
"Fortunately, I'm more used to riding on boats now."
"That's okay! Just find a boat to take you there."
“Safety must be carefully considered,” Xu Yanliang said.
"The Senate has so many ships. Excellent captains can always choose a few. The Remote Exploration Department often goes out for exploration, so they should have candidates."
"It's not difficult to choose him, and he's from a Southeast Asian company."
"who?"
"There is a female captain named Li Huamei..."
"You are talking about the female pirate!" Wang Kai thought about it, "She seems to have been a naturalized citizen a few years ago."
"Yes, she is affiliated with the Southeast Asia Company. She was the navigator when she sailed around Hainan Island for the first time to Sanya. She is familiar with the routes in India and Southeast Asia. After planning, she also participated in Operation Overlord. She is a very good captain. , fully qualified for the job.”
"Let her come to see me immediately." The people around her were originally not interested in Pasen's inspection, but now they heard that there was such a person in the Southeast Asia company, and they suddenly became enthusiastic. Immediately he called Wang You in.
Hearing that Mr. Zhou asked Li Huamei, Wang You immediately had the answer:
"She's not in Lingao."
"Where did you go?"
"The Hangzhou has arrived in Taiwan." Wang You reported, "It is being sent to the 6th Taiwan expedition team for inspection."
"When can you come back?"
"About a month." Wang You said, "It depends on the notification from the Remote Exploration Department."
One month is too long. All three of them felt a little disappointed. Wang Kai said: "Let's move first and wait until she comes back to discuss the inspection."
"How about someone else?"
"No, no, I think she is very suitable." Wang Kai said, "This kind of inspection work requires someone like her to drive the boat." He said to Wang You and ordered: "You send Kaohsiung a A telegram asking her to report to the headquarters of Nanyang Company in Sanya as soon as she comes back!"
Wang You hesitated for a moment and said: "Manager Wang, I can send the telegram. But isn't this a bit too hasty... It's almost the New Year when she comes back. After being away for a few months, you have to let someone go home to rest... …”
"Can't you work overtime?" Wang Kai said with some dissatisfaction.
"Well," Wang You hesitated and said, "Li Huamei is the wife of Chief Qi..."
"Chief Qi? Which Chief Qi?"
"That's Chief Qi Fengqi of the Construction Corporation."
"It turns out it's him!" The three of them suddenly realized. No wonder Wang You was so "careful" about Li Huamei. It turned out that the female pirate leader back then was now the wife of the elder! She is still the wife of the wife, not a secretary!
I didn't expect that this kid Qi Feng would bring the female pirate home without humming or laughing!
Although Li Huamei is not a role beauty, and her many years of life at sea have made her image somewhat "rough", she was once a famous woman in the Senate after all, and the aura of her popularity is still very strong. These people are somewhat envious, jealous, and hateful in their hearts.
Xu Yanliang said: "Since she is a family member of a veteran, she should be more polite. In this way, you can send the telegram and tell her that she has an inspection mission to the Indochina Peninsula and let her arrange the time."
"I'll do it right away." Wang You said, turning around and going out. After a while, he walked in holding several thick files.
"Heads, here are some detailed information about the Southeast Asia Company. Please take a look at it." Wang You said, putting all the materials on the table and pulling out the thickest one. "This is the company's secret directory. There are secrets." If it is grade 1, please ask the chief to check the paint and then sign for it.”
Xu Yanliang looked at the paint and saw it was intact, nodded and signed the receipt.
Wang You is quite capable. It took him less than a week to sort out all the basic materials of the Southeast Asian company. On the one hand, this was the experience he had accumulated as a master in a pirate gang for many years, and his abilities were honed. On the other hand, It also benefited from his period of service in Lianqin.
Although in the management of Southeast Asian companies, he, the general manager, almost does nothing and plays no active role, but he has done a very good job in the management of assets and personnel. The summary sheets and situation descriptions in front of them were all clear and detailed.
The three people immediately began to look up the capital of these Nanyang companies. The people around him cared most about the ship, Wang Kai cared about wealth and belongings, and as for Xu Yanliang, he cared more about his employees.
In his opinion, both ships and money can be solved in the future, but team building is the most difficult. As the HR of the Senate, he knew that the Senate was inherently deficient in its cadres - he had seen too many heavy losses caused by naturalized cadres filling their positions.
Once the Nanyang Company is established, it will inevitably need a large number of cadres. Judging from the current situation, with the Southeast Asian Company as the foundation, there is currently no shortage of navigation professionals and some business talents. But there are relatively few cadres in operation and management. Especially in the future colonization and development of the Mekong Delta, management cadres with certain leadership capabilities and prestige will be needed.
Such people are hard to find. Xu Yanliang flipped through the secret roster of employees and shareholders. Under each name, in addition to a photo, there is an introduction to his personal and family situation, and a detailed biography. It can be seen that most of the shareholders and employees are pirates from the Fujian and Guangdong regions. Most of their political ratings are not high, mostly just above normal usage standards. Many people still “control their use”. He noticed that Li Huamei was also the target of controlled use.
"This control and use is all controlled on the elder's bed. What are you controlling?" Xu Yanliang secretly complained, it was probably Qi Feng who insisted on marrying her - it was indeed a hero who was sad about the beauty.
