That's right. Since the exchange of trade between Daliang and the Hu people, the Silk Road has naturally opened. In recent years, in order to restore national strength and military strength, Daliang will definitely purchase horses in large quantities. Countries in the Western Regions will need tea and silk. The next few years will definitely be a moment of economic explosion. If they can seize the opportunity, they will surely make a fortune!
"Boss Song, if you can open a bank in the bank, I can guarantee that its income will definitely be more than that of the main bank in Yangzhou!" Tang Hulu's meaning was very clear. He wanted to invite Song Che to go to the Western Regions with him.
These words really moved Song Che's heart. Song Che helped Liao Heng become emperor and change the dynasty. His biggest purpose and benefit was to stabilize his business. He originally planned to open banks all over the world this year, including Tokyo, Xijing, Nanjing, Beijing, Chang'an, Lanzhou, Wenzhou... If you want to do business in this place in the Western Region, you must be bold, careful and courageous.
Song Che never lacks courage!
"Boss Tang, when do you want to leave?"
"February 2, the dragon raises its head!"
"Okay! Let's go to the Western Region for a walk!"
"Hey, that's right, let me tell you, Boss Song, there is everything to eat, drink and have fun in the Western Region, especially the beauty there, tsk tsk... I heard there is a daughter country, did you know? They usually only wear clothes The half-dressed ones are even worse than the private houses you sell!" Damn it!
Song studied Spring and Autumn Period, how could he be so vulgar? ...Song Che told Shen Wenjun that he wanted to go to the Western Regions, but she didn't have much opinion.
After all, she is a woman who grew up in a business family. It is common sense for women to take care of the housework and for men to do business outside.
"Anyway, you should be more careful. I heard from dad that those places in the northwest are the most chaotic. They are either high mountains and glaciers or Gobi deserts. There are many ethnic minorities there and the bandits are extremely vicious. Moreover, the Silk Road and the Forecasting Market have just opened. Although there are some Opportunities, but it’s hard to say whether the business will be stable or not. You have to observe carefully before you can put the bank in it; Oh, by the way, my sister-in-law has been sending letters saying that she still wants to buy goods from us, but due to the war last year, the canal has been blocked. , now that stability has returned to the Central Plains, you can also send them a batch of cloth to Chang'an; also, I heard that there are many good things in the Western Regions, among which there is one
"Fire Huanbu" is said to be miraculous in not burning when exposed to fire. If you can get the method of making it, this trip will be worthwhile..." If I go to the Western Regions, I won't be able to come back for a year and a half, so it should be Be more prepared.
As for safety, with Nangong Yue and other female sword attendants accompanying him, there can be no accidents. To go to the Western Regions, we take the water route for the first half of the journey, from Jiangnan River, Hangou, Tongji Canal, and Guangtong Canal, to Chang'an first, then take the land route from Chang'an, and cross Qinfeng Road to Lanzhou and Xiliang. Because we pass through many big cities, From the first lunar month to the second lunar month, Shen Wenjun and Qin Ruo had a special
The "Shopkeeper Study Class" selected six responsible shopkeepers and 60 clerks who were proficient in bank management from their own workshops, and sent them to the four capitals of the Central Plains, Chang'an, and the Western Regions to open bank branches all over the world.
Time flies and it’s already February. Song Che made a special trip to the Hangzhou Navy to buy three water steamers. These ships are fast and have large carrying capacity, which can meet the demand.
This time, Song Che brought a total of 80,000 pieces of silk, 5,000 jins of fine tea, and 300 pieces of porcelain. Thirty thousand pieces of them were wholesaled to his sister-in-law's family in Chang'an, and the remaining 50,000 pieces were taken to the Western Regions for sale by himself. Tang Hulu was even more courageous and directly hauled 100,000 pieces of silk. He was not polite at all and moved onto Song Che's ship without saying hello. Unknowingly, he saved a fortune in travel expenses.
Of course, Song Che didn't care much about these small amounts of money. If the silk could be sold twice as much as Tang Hulu said, then 50,000 pieces of silk could be sold for 100,000 pieces. After deducting the cost and logistics fees, the profit would be at least Calculate it to 60 to 70%. Furthermore, Tang Hulu has sufficient business experience and is proficient in many languages. Having him with you can reduce a lot of troubles.
On the second day of February, spring returns to the earth. Song Che took a few cargoes and nearly 200 people with him. Under the farewell of his family, he set sail and headed straight to Chang'an to trade in the Western Regions!
"Brother Song, haven't you had breakfast yet? This is the Persian pastry I made myself. You can try it." Dina held a plate of pastries and handed it to Song Che at the bow of the boat with a smile.
Song Che also couldn't understand why Tang Hulu insisted on taking her daughter with him. This Persian girl seemed to be very close to him, and her every move and smile seemed to be seducing him.
Song Che had actually had breakfast, but when he saw the cake in her hand, he couldn't help but become interested. It was made from various nuts, almonds, and melon seeds. Isn't this the legendary cake?
"With one sword, the forest sheds tears, with two swords, Ma Yun kneels down, and with three swords, he collapses"?
"Isn't this... free of charge?" Song Che asked with a smile.
"Brother Song is really good at joking. Of course it's free of charge. Just take it and eat it." Dina put the plate into Song Che's hands, then covered her face and ran away shyly.
Persian women are really pure and lusty. Song Che picked up a piece of cake and put it in his mouth. It was delicious, but it was so boring that it made your teeth hurt.
"Before she left, Madam, she told us many times that in addition to asking us to protect you, we should also be careful about you flirting with women." Nangong Yue glanced at the back of Dina who was running away, her eyes somewhat unwelcome.
"With the great beauty Nangong, you will escort me all the way. Do I still need to flirt with women?" Song Che handed the cut cake to Nangong Yue with a smile: "You want to try it too?" Nangong Yue lightly hummed and tilted her head: "No. taste."
"Afraid of getting fat?"
"Yes! As I get older, I am afraid of getting fat!"
"Hehehe..."
"Anyway, don't be fooled by that Persian woman. I came from the Jiaofang Department and I know very well the movements and demeanor of women when they seduce men." Nangong Yue was extremely serious.
"Well..." Song Che hugged her waist and said with a smile, "How can she be your opponent?"
"well……"
"Why are you sighing? Are you resigned to being defeated?"
"No..." Nangong Yue shook her head, a little worried: "I just mentioned the Jiaofang Division... doesn't the boss know? Mr. Gao was demoted to Longxi." Song Che immediately lost his smile and just hummed softly. Sound, this is also expected.
Gao Chen is a conservative in the court and is destined to be replaced. He whispered: "Very good."
"It's not very good." Nangong Yue said worriedly: "You are the brother of the current emperor. It is difficult for this incident in the court to have nothing to do with you, right? They definitely dare not blame the emperor, but they may not blame you." Song Che said: "Gao Chen won't be so stingy." Nangong Yue said: "But people's hearts are the hardest to predict. We are going to the northwest this time and will pass by Longxi. How should you face him then?"
"He will definitely come and thank me with wine and food."
"Thank you?"
"Thank me for letting Liao Heng not kill him." Song Che lowered his head and looked at the beauty in his arms. The beauty blinked her eyes, threw a piece of cake into her mouth, and said while chewing: "Why should I worry about you? You don't need anyone to worry about..."
"Nangong Yue."
"Um?"
"There's an extra layer of meat and it doesn't feel good."
"puff!"
"I won't eat it!"
"Hehehe..."...
