Chapter 29 Meeting Tang He
Dai Mingshi was so decisive. It was also something He Xi could not have imagined. It's not like Dai Mingshi didn't know that doing this would definitely bring a bad impression to He Xi. But the most important thing for Dai Mingshi is to gain He Xi's trust. Because he knows better what will happen if he cannot be trusted.
A terrible death.
Perhaps, he used a little too much force in this matter. But he didn't dare to gamble. Because behind this are hundreds of members of the Dai family.
Compared with these, everything else falls by the wayside. Even if his promotion is limited in the future, it doesn't matter. His main purpose is to let the Dai family pass on the legacy. That's enough.
He Xi said, "You also know what I want to do. Are there not a few of these people who can be used by me? Or have you figured out your competitors?"
Dai Mingshi said: "Your Excellency, I would never dare to harm official business with selfish motives. But in my opinion, the most important things in maritime transactions are three things, one is the source of goods, the other is the sailors, and the third is business ethics."
"As long as you give an order, there is no need to negotiate with these people if you can't find any source of goods. There are countless capable sailors in the imperial navy, but they just lack a little experience. As long as they are taught carefully, they are enough to bear the heavy responsibility of ocean-going."
"As for the trade route, from the Ming Dynasty to Nanyang, it was an old route hundreds of years ago. And no one will refuse a profitable business. People in Nanyang will not stop making money because of the lives of a few people."
"Furthermore, the personnel of these people are complicated. I don't know the details of many of them. Many of them have blood feud with the Ming Dynasty. If you surrender, your Excellency will be implicated in future troubles."
He Xi looked at Yao Guangxiao. Yao Guangxiao nodded and said: "Actually, I have wanted to say it for a long time. It is good to have a wise old horse. But if you don't use these people, it may not be impossible to build a new set. And, sir, just use one or two thieves. If Use them all. Firstly, the price is difficult to negotiate. Secondly, Duke Xin may not care, but it is not easy to explain to Duke Xin."
He Xi understood what Yao Guangxiao meant.
These are the pirates who have persisted to this day. They are not ordinary people. For example, how many years has the Dai family been eating this meal? If there was no last resort, the stars would have dispersed long ago. What is the reason for this last resort? It's hard to say.
The Ming Dynasty was only a dozen years old, and the old White Lotus Sect was still causing trouble in Shaanxi. Fang Guozhen's old ministry is right in front of him. Isn't there Zhang Shicheng's old ministry and Chen Youding's old ministry on the sea? etc.
I want them to change their families. The price must not be low.
After all, no matter what, Fang Guozhen died a good death. Daming Fang Guozhen wasn't very nice, but he didn't kill him either. But it's hard to say for others. After all, the world is conquered, how many blood feuds can there be?
Also, if He Xi uses these thieves. Where will the coastal guard troops be placed?
Could it be possible that he was actually being recruited for murder and arson?
In the future, he will be used in many places by the imperial army. The relationship was broken first. But it's not good.
He Xi nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Yao, you arrange the Dai family and his party first. I will go to see Duke Xin."
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He Xi was drinking tea. Tang He looked at the directory where the ink was still wet. After reading it, he put it on the table and said: "I didn't expect that after so many years, the three words Fang Guozhen are still a golden sign. I regret it a little."
He Xi did not expect that Tang He would say this.
After all, He Xi had not experienced the founding war. For figures like Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng, and Fang Guozhen, all I know is their names. But Tang He was different. He was one of the main generals in the war. It was truly shot with one knife and one shot.
In the dead of night, I am often awakened by nightmares. I don’t know if I think of my old brother who died on the battlefield, or think of the dangerous battles I have experienced in my life. Still in a cold sweat. I think there was a mistake at the beginning. Maybe my big head is like that of my old brother.
Therefore, the same thing, in Tang He's eyes, was the remnant of Fang Guozhen's resurgence. What immediately came to mind was whether to eradicate the root cause.
In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang may not have meant that Fang Guozhen's old ministry was suppressed. But it must be the meaning of the meritorious group. The enemies back then were bloody, and countless brothers died. However, they suddenly transformed into colleagues and were promoted step by step. Who could bear this?
If we just talk about feelings, Tang He is also like this. Fortunately, a truly strong person will not be emotional.
He Xi also advised: "Uncle Tang, these are old things. Fang Guan has finally revealed the old story of the Fang family. Furthermore, Uncle Tang is not afraid of Fang Guozhen alive, but even to death." "
Tang He said: "You know how to speak nicely. However, I didn't expect that Chen Zuyi is also Fang Guozhen's."
When He Xi heard what Tang He said, his heart skipped a beat and his face changed slightly. Tang He saw this and said, "Don't worry, I still have this kind of magnanimity. I will reward the Fang family and the Dai family." The implication is that the Fang family and the Dai family have an open relationship. I won’t say any more. But everyone else counts. It all needs to be cleaned up.
He Xi suddenly felt that Yao Guangxiao was right.
Where the soup cannot pass below, the soup cannot pass here. Of course, He Xi also knew that if he begged for mercy, Tang He would also give him face. But He Xi knew better that this face was for Zhu Yuanzhang, not him.
And it's not cost-effective to make Tang He feel disgusted for these people.
He Xi said: "These people are at Uncle Tang's disposal. But I still have use for the Fang family and the Dai family. I came to Uncle Tang for discussion today."
Tang He said: "Tell me, if you can do anything, you have helped me a lot today. As long as you don't go too far, I will agree to it."
He Xi showed her cards in front of Tang He. Taking into account his idea of forming some privileged trading houses that were not subject to the imperial court's policy of banning the sea, the imperial court only needed to control these privileged trading houses. These firms directly conduct maritime business.
Tang He was stunned and suddenly asked: "How big do you think the maritime business is?"
He Xi said: "It's hard to say, but maritime trade has always been very profitable. It's just that it has been suppressed in recent years. I dare not say that there are more things to come from. If the business is well run, there will be hundreds of thousands of taels of income."
Tang He said: "Hundreds of thousands taels? No more?"
He Xi naturally knew that maritime trade had great potential. He Xi thinks that it may not be impossible to make an income of 10 to 20 million a year in the future. But this matter cannot be guaranteed. Even if He Xi comes from later generations. I don't know much about some historical details.
The future is the future and the present is now.
Just in case, He Xi says a number. But he couldn't do it, wouldn't it be embarrassing?
Hundreds of thousands of taels was the most reliable figure given by He Xi.
He Xi said: "It's hard to say."
Tang He said: "Too little." There was some light in Tang He's eyes that He Xi couldn't understand. Said: "I have no objection to this matter. I just advise you to report it to His Majesty first. Of course, if you can guarantee an income of several million taels. For this matter alone, you can have a marquis."
He Xi didn't know the deep meaning in Tang He's mouth. It's just that He Xi has no idea about the title. After all, in his opinion, if it is necessary for him to have a title, this title will never be lost. If there's no need, it doesn't matter.
After all, with his status, even someone with a title would not dare to neglect him.
It should be noted that Tang He is a dignified prince and one of the top nobles, and he is still polite to He Xi.
Power and title are not equivalent.
He Xi whispered: "Uncle Tang, do you want a share of the pie?"
Tang He smiled softly and said: "I'll teach you to be a good boy. There are many things here. You'd better not make the decision without authorization. I don't need these, but some people do. Let your Majesty handle it."
He Xi's heart moved and she suddenly understood something. In other words, he captured Tang He's idea.
What is Tang He thinking? It is a cup of wine that releases military power.
As a veteran minister, how could Tang He not know that there was a gap between His Majesty and the old brothers in Huaixi? This gap is not small. But Tang He doesn't want to see that they won't be able to get in trouble with each other in the future. But Tang He knew that his power alone was limited. He can't make peace with this, he can only protect himself.
But the things in front of him seemed to give Tang He a vague direction.
