Chapter 12 Xuanyang Society
He Xi frowned slightly when he heard Lan Yu's request. Found this to be tricky. For a while I didn’t know where to start.
However, there was one thing Lan Yu did right.
Because so many ships were summoned. Only He Xi has this ability.
It's not that He Xi has so many ships. Although Jinghai Company built ships on a large scale. No expense was spared in building wooden boats that could only last a few or more than a decade. to enhance transportation capacity. But the ability of a business firm is absolutely inferior to that of the imperial court.
It can be said that the current situation is that since the opening of the sea, private maritime transport capacity in Ming Dynasty has surged. The maritime transport capacity has exceeded hundreds of thousands of tons. But the shipping fleet. It is still the largest transport fleet on the Ming Dynasty. It was even the largest transport fleet in the world at that time.
Of course, private maritime transport capacity has long exceeded the maritime fleet. But that's the total. It's not something that one company can do.
He Xi initiated the opening of the sea, and there were many people behind this idea who all benefited from He Xi. In addition, Jinghai Company was the first store to be opened. Later, when various companies entered the sea, they all recruited people from Jinghai Company. Of course. Digging people these days. It's not as simple as job-hopping for future generations. The fate of these powerful people is that the people below want to change jobs. If they want to keep you, if they jump on the front foot, they will jump into the sea with a big stone tied to the back foot.
Therefore, they all greeted He Xi or Princess Anqing. To please people.
Therefore, He Xi now has the ability to mobilize some ships from various companies. To do this.
However, He Xi also found an opportunity.
He Xi suddenly said: "Master Hou, have you gained a lot in Korea during this time?"
Lan Yu said: "Brother He, what do you mean by this? This is a state matter. You are also specifically responsible for the logistics of the war. You can't help but ask me for money. This is too low."
He Xi said, "No. Brother Lan, of course I can handle this matter for you. It's just me stepping in to recruit ships from the people. The court will pay for them when the time comes. However, the Marquis can use these ships." Refreshing?"
Lan Yu seemed to hear some clues. Said: "Brother He, please elaborate."
He Xi said: "Who are the people who can do business on the sea now? Both the Marquis and I know very well. With the power of the Marquis, we directly detain people. I don't dare to say anything. But it may not be possible all at once. There are too many sinners.”
"And all the families are mixed. Isn't the Marquis really afraid that someone will do something wrong?"
Lan Yu also fell into deep thought.
Struggles among nobles also exist. Today's maritime merchants are the projection of noble power on the sea. But Lan Yu can also be regarded as a prominent figure among the nobles. The reason why He Xi was asked to handle this matter was partly because Lan Yu missed the climax of opening the sea and did not take the lead. On the other hand, Lan Yu did not offend anyone. Lan Yu's intervention may not have any other side effects.
Lan Yu said: "What do you think He Xi has to say?"
He Xi said: "Nanyang is an ocean, and the East is also an ocean. War is temporary, but business is long-term. Now that the Marquis has such great convenience, why not set up a business to run business in the East. In the future, Japan will be defeated. This The status of the company is just like the Lu family's status in Nanyang, which cannot be shaken. Isn't it beautiful?"
Lan Yu said: "Is this really possible?"
He Xi said: "As long as you have money. Mr. Hou didn't just get a windfall. He is very jealous."
It is an open secret that Lan Yu searched for money from the wealthy families in Goryeo.
Lan Yu said: "What should we do?"
He Xi said: "Learn from Marquis Lu and start with the army first. Transportation is not a good thing. I will take care of the ship. Back then, Jinghai Company had a batch of ships. They did not use dry wood and their lifespan was only ten years." Several years. It has been used for several years now. It is estimated that only half of the lifespan is left. If the Marquis wants it, I will find it for him. It is cheaper than all the ships on the market, and it is a current ship. It can be used immediately. .”
Lan Yu frowned and said, "What do I need these boats for?"
He Xi said: "It's useful, time waits for no one. With these ships, there will immediately be a business structure. Follow the army to handle the spoils. The profit here, the Marquis should know better than me. As for the future, there are many big trees in Liaodong now. As long as the Marquis Dare to put down the capital. I will build you a shipyard in Lushun immediately. Within three years, this ship will be launched like a dumpling. Do you still worry about not having a ship by then? "
Lan Yu said, "Okay. How can I not agree to Brother He's promotion to me, but I have an unkind request."
He Xi was secretly happy. This can be regarded as the first investment. How much money can the shipyard use? He Xi didn't do the math, but when the money in his pocket came into his hands, it was at his disposal. How he uses it is beyond Lan Yu's control. Of course, after three years, just return him a shipyard.
He Xi didn't feel like she couldn't do it.
Every extra point of cash flow now reduces He Xi's pressure.
As for other conditions and other concessions, make concessions whenever possible. He doesn't care about petty profits. If not, it would be really difficult for him now. Nor would he serve Lan Yu as a dog-headed strategist.
He Xi said: "Master Hou, just say it. I will never refuse."
Lan Yu said: "I don't know much about things at sea. But Brother He is an expert. I can only make money from this business by myself. Of course it won't work. There are several people below, and I have to share some. I just want Brother He to show me the way. I also ask He Xi to discuss it and join the stock. I feel at ease. You don't feel at ease either."
He Xi saw that Lan Yu had reached this point. He laughed and said, "Master Marquis doesn't know that I have no money. All the money in the family is in the hands of the princess."
Lan Yu said: "How can I ask Brother He to pay for it? Brother He's idea is worth one hundred thousand taels."
He Xi said: "That's ridiculous. But I just have to contribute."
After Lan Yu made an agreement with He Xi, they still discussed the details. What Lan Yu cares about most is time.
He Xi thought about it for a while. Said: "Even if I send the message now, the real preparations will be made this summer."
Lan Yu was silent for a while and said, "It's a little slow."
He Xi said: "It's better to be slow. It's better to be slow. Why does the Marquis want to return to the imperial court so much?"
After hearing this, Lan Yu sighed softly and said: "That's right. His Majesty has no intention of dealing with us, so I will just stay here and not go back. Just take it slow."
It's only one person who can see the turmoil behind the Qingzhang case. Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang also made a lot of preparations before doing anything. The troops in his heart were all Zhu Yuanzhang's direct troops. Those armies that Zhu Yuanzhang could not trust were all located in border areas and restrained each other. Unable to move.
Don't look, He Xi and Lan Yu are having a great time talking. But in fact, He Xi is Zhu Yuanzhang's man. Lan Yu belongs to the prince. Only their father and son knew about the undercurrent between Zhu Yuanzhang and the prince. Only the people below have such superficial skills. Once Zhu Yuanzhang wants to depose the prince, He Xi might be the one to take Lan Yu's head.
This time Zhu Yuanzhang obviously did not want the nobles to participate, and the attack was mainly on the aristocratic families that had been passed down from generation to generation. Not nouveau riche like Xun Gui. So send them away.
Lan Yu then asked He Xi what the name of this business was.
He Xi's heart moved and she said, "If we have it, let's call it Xuanyang Society."
"A good name. Xuanzhe is black, and the north is black. Xuanyang is also Beiyang." Lan Yu said: "The name of Beiyang is too straightforward and not subtle enough, so it is not as wonderful as Xuanyang. Yes, this is the name. "
What He Xi wants to do is to use the other person's way to repay the other person's body. Back then, Japan used the Xuanyang Society as the vanguard in its invasion of China. Today, the Xuanyang Society is essentially a military colonial organization. He Xi used it. But I don’t know the name or its meaning.
In fact, the Japanese named it Xuan Yang because there is a section of ocean between Japan and Korea called this name. Rather than Sapphire's explanation.
Lan Yu said: "Brother He, what's the matter with you? I will definitely help?"
He Xi had the friendly conversation before, and He Xi felt that the atmosphere was enough. Said: "I'm actually here to borrow money."
Lan Yu said: "Why is one hundred thousand taels not enough?"
He Xi smiled and said nothing, stretched out two fingers and said, "I want this number."
"Two hundred thousand taels? It's a small matter." Lan Yu didn't care.
"No." He Xi said, "It's two million taels."
