Chapter 2 Like-minded
"There may be something that can be exploited here." He Xi thought to himself: "On the Korean Peninsula, it is more convenient to attack from the sea."
Yang Zhen paused for a moment and said, "Sir, there is something I don't know whether to talk about or not."
He Xi said, "You've said this, what else should you say? Just say it."
Yang Zhen said: "I found that the Koreans transferred our goods to Japan in large quantities. Can we?"
He Xi was stunned and said, "Have you already done business with the Japanese?"
"Your Majesty, I know that I dare not violate the imperial ban. Some Japanese people came to contact us. They wanted to buy goods from us, and we also learned about it from their mouths. However, I did not dare to agree. This is not the case. Please give me your instructions, sir."
He Xi pondered for a moment and said: "After you go back, go to Jinyiwei to find Liu Ben. He should be Qianhu now. He will introduce Commander Mao to you. Don't hide anything when you meet Commander Mao, tell everything Tell him. He will know how to do it. From now on, making money is secondary to the route between Korea and Japan. The most important thing is to collect intelligence, and collect intelligence about the islands along the coast. There is also intelligence about Korea and Japan."
"Understand?"
Yang Zhen was astute and knew immediately that this matter was done.
In fact, when Yang Zhen opened his mouth, he felt that this thing could be done, so he opened his mouth.
The reason is simple, there is no wall on the sea. With so many people going to sea, as long as they are careful and trade with the Japanese, there will be no problems. If they don't do this, others will do it.
After all, Yang Zhen has royal shares. Even though Zhu Yuanzhang probably didn't expect to get money from this business. But the context is real. What he wanted was this kind of smuggling on orders.
As for what Jin Yiwei did in their name. Yang Zhen didn't care either. I even think it has the proper meaning in the title.
This is what businessmen with their special status do many things.
Yang Zhen immediately agreed not to mention it.
Yang Zhen then introduced the other two businesses of Jinghai Company. Yang Zhen said; "Jinghai Company has some industries in Ningbo, Quanzhou, Jingjiang, Xinzhou, and Old Port. Some are just inns and warehouses. They are just places to rest. But there are shipbuilding companies in Jingjiang and Ningbo. Factory. There are also various other industries. But there is not much money. The last part is to serve the Nanyang army in Nanyang. Transport supplies, provide logistical support, etc. "
He Xi smiled softly, and he naturally knew that the last item was pioneered by him. Maybe one day this Jinghai company will really become a military contractor of the Ming Dynasty.
Later, Yang Zhen told some details about Jinghai Company. He Xi just listened with his ears, and then said, "One percent of the annual dividends from my family's shares is your salary. It will be difficult for me to take care of it in the future, and princess," He Xi also paused slightly and said: "She doesn't have the mind to care about worldly affairs. I have to leave all these things to you."
Yang Zhen declined, but finally accepted. The energy and spirit are also very different. It should be noted that today the county magistrate only has a few dozen taels, and the six ministers only have a few hundred taels a year. Now this dividend is more than one thousand taels a year. It can be said to be a maximum salary.
How could Yang Zhen be unhappy?
Yang Zhen said; "Sir, actually what I must talk to you about this time is not these. It is about King Jingjiang."
He Xi already had a feeling in her heart and said, "Tell me, what happened to him again?"
Yang Zhen said: "Jingjiang imports too much iron, saltpeter, etc. I estimate that if Jingjiang expands three times, it will not need so much iron and saltpeter. At the same time, I also found out from Mr. Zhan that the King of Jingjiang privately, Exploring iron ore on the island. The price of iron has dropped again and again in Ming Dynasty in the past few days. In business terms, no matter how large the iron ore is on the island, smelting iron will not be cheaper than Taiping Iron. This is completely A losing business.”
"Yes------"
King Jingjiang's approach is almost obvious. It would be wrong to say that He Xi had anticipated this. But He Xi was not surprised at all by this situation. He shook his head secretly and said in his heart: "I released King Jingjiang from the high wall of Fengyang. I don't know whether it is a disaster or a blessing for King Jingjiang's lineage."
He really hated Zhu Yuanzhang to the core. It's just Zhu Shouqian. After Zhu Shouqian died, King Jingjiang would no longer have these messy thoughts. In history, Zhu Shouqian was imprisoned until death. Now Zhu Shouqian has the ability to move freely.
With such a conspiracy, once it happens, the whole line of King Jingjiang may be gone.
I really thought Zhu Yuanzhang was a vegetarian.
He Xi said: "When you see Commander Mao, just mention it, and do whatever else you want. Don't pay attention to it."
Yang Zhen said: "Mr. Zhan is on the boat now. He doesn't want to be in Jingjiang anymore. He finally got away and wants to see the Lord."
He Xi said: "This matter should be put at the forefront. Please hurry up."
Zhan Ding has passed his prime and has become a cripple with a broken leg. But at least it came through the troubled times of the late Yuan Dynasty. He served as a mastermind under Fang Guozhen and was praised by Zhu Yuanzhang as a prime minister. He served as chief envoy in the Ming Dynasty.
No matter which side you look at, they are all talents.
He Xi never dares to neglect talents.
An attendant pushed Zhan Ding over in a wheelchair. He Xi quickly took the wheelchair from the attendant, pushed Zhan Ding, and said, "Mr. Zhan, you don't like Jingjiang City?"
Zhan Ding said, "Master He, I am getting old. I don't want to be punished for treason before I die."
He Xi smiled softly and said, "That General Fang is your disciple. Why not join General Fang? General Fang will definitely take care of you until you die."
Zhan Ding said: "I have a son of my own, so why do I need others to take care of me in old age? Besides, everyone will die. If I die early, I will die later. What's the difference? I'm just unwilling to do so. I have so many talents that I can't put them to use today. Although Fang Guan has some achievements, But I have no use for him."
"Only with you, my lord, can I have any use."
"As long as you don't mind me being disabled, I'm willing to follow you. Take a look at the scenery of this world."
He Xi said; "Mr. Zhan, do you actually know what I want to do?"
Zhan Ding said: "All your Majesty can do is to restore the old state, but only adults can do the reform. Moreover, the road of the Tang and Song Dynasties has come to an end, and today's scholars want to follow the old path of their predecessors. I would like to Let’s see if there is a new way in this world.”
"Whether it is there or not. For me, it is enough to comfort me for the rest of my life."
He Xi smiled in her heart and said to herself, "There are few normal people around me."
Yao Guangxiao is talented, yes, but is Yao Guangxiao a normal person? You say he is normal. Yao Guangxiao himself was not happy. Now Zhan Ding is the same. Zhan Ding became famous as a young man. But it has been too late. When people are in adversity, they will have two states.
One is to be smoothed by adversity and accept reality. The other kind has its edges sharpened by adversity. One day I will test my sword in the world. And Zhan Ding is the latter.
What he wants is to be vigorous and test the world. As for success or failure, I don't care.
He Xi said: "That's good. From now on, Mr. Zhan and I will look at the different scenery of the world."
He Xi called Yao Guangxiao and introduced Zhan Ding to him. It can be regarded as Zhan Ding officially joining He Xi's staff. It was not like staying temporarily under He Xi for a while.
That was just a temporary team, but now we have a real heart-to-heart relationship.
Speaking of which, Yao Guangxiao and Zhan Ding complement each other very well. Although Yao Guangxiao was outstanding in his tactics, he was unable to deal with many administrative matters. After all, it was difficult to understand many things without getting started. Zhan Ding first worked for Fang Guozhen, and was exposed to a wide range of things. Later, due to suppression, he fell into the trap of subordinates and worked in circles. He had served in the local center and many things were unclear.
This alone is a high-level talent.
If his leg hadn't been broken, Zhan Ding might not have been willing to work as a staff member.
In this way, He Xi discussed Liaodong matters with Yao Guangxiao and Zhan Ding on the ship. Unknowingly, time passed. The green mountains in the north were like black and Lushunkou was already in sight.
