Chapter 13 Futures
He Xi said: "Don't worry, I have no problem here at all. In addition, there are big wood, ironware, even rice, cloth, all products, at least 20% off. At most 50% off. The same requirements, but to I’ll give you the money now. I’ll give you the goods in half a year or a year.”
"In this way, Master Hou won't worry anymore."
Lan Yu thought for a while, and he was indeed not worried anymore.
If this is the case, if he starts buying these goods, even if something happens in the future. With the power of Lan Yu, Liaodong can also make Liaodong spit out these things. In other words, the goods on these IOUs are guarantees. And it's very profitable.
Judging from the price He Xi has lowered, it is very possible to get it without having to actually transport it. Once you get it and sell it, you can make a fortune.
Lan Yu said: "Yes. I'll give you a face. But you also know what two million taels means. Even if you want to support Xuanyang Society, you can't afford more than two million taels of goods. How many taels at most?" One hundred thousand taels.”
Several hundred thousand taels is already a lot.
When Lan Yu said a hundred ships before, he was just saying it casually. Many merchants on the sea do not have such a large fleet. Nowadays, even if there are, there are not many five-masted ships. It accounts for a small proportion of the overall number.
How could Lan Yu want a hundred five-masted ships?
Salt is also a commodity. One or two and forty pounds. One hundred taels, four thousand catties. One thousand two hundred and forty thousand catties, one thousand two hundred and forty thousand catties. But basically three pounds of salt is enough for a person to eat for a year. Even if Japan has a population of tens of millions, it is enough to eat 30 million kilograms of salt a year. Moreover, even if the Japanese market is opened, it is impossible for all Japanese people to eat salt. With one hundred thousand taels of salt, there will probably be a lot left over.
There is no way to sell it.
This is already a large amount. Apart from these, a purchase of tens of thousands taels is considered a big deal.
With two million taels, one can buy the Shenyang Iron Works, Fushun Coal Mine, and Shenyang Textile Factory.
He Xi said: "Master Hou, it's one thing to consider Xuanyang Society. This business itself is profitable. I will issue a ticket for you, and you will not recognize the person who recognized the ticket. The ticket itself can be changed hands."
He Xi also considered this issue when designing the bills.
Bring some futures attributes to this note. After all, many people in Liaodong don't actually need a lot of goods. When the time comes, we need to give them a channel to monetize their money. For example, let them trade with merchants, or use the official as a medium to trade with merchants.
This is based on consideration of the value of the note itself.
Now, the above attributes have been strengthened, and it is simply futures.
Lan Yu felt something in her heart after hearing this. It was indeed a good business. Earn money by changing hands.
However, Lan Yu is also a smart person. He shook his head. He Xi's heart moved, and she felt that this matter was hanging in the balance, but she heard Lan Yu say: "I believe in Brother He's ability to turn stone into gold. So, you can quote such a low price. I believe you can honor it." Yes. But I still know that things are rare and expensive. Once so many things are on the market, can they still maintain the current price? Brother He, don’t treat me as a fool."
When He Xi heard this, she almost jumped for joy.
Lan Yu's words seemed to be nitpicking.
But as the saying goes, the buyer is the one who picks the goods. Lan Yu said this, indicating that he was really moved. Consider the possibility of this.
He Xi said: "What the Marquis means is -----"
Lan Yu said: "50% off, at the current price, another 50% off."
He Xi immediately shook his head and said: "50% off, impossible, absolutely impossible. No one can do this."
Lan Yu smiled slightly and said, "Brother He is not an ordinary person."
As a result, Lan Yu and He Xi argued with each other, and finally reached an agreement. Lan Yu bought two million taels of goods worth more than five million taels during this period.
This price made even He Xi feel a little doubtful.
He didn't know whether Liaodong could make back its money at this price. But I don’t dare to accept it no matter how low the price is. If we don't accept it, we won't be able to solve the funding gap. If nothing else, we won't even have enough money to purchase some raw materials. Just like when our country is in difficult times, we lose money even if we sell a lot of things. It’s also for sale. Because you can earn valuable foreign exchange. Solve some problems in the entire industrial system. And those that are losing money are nothing when viewed in the context of the entire industrial system.
Finally, during the few days that He Xi stayed in Kaijing, he wrote various bills in denominations of one thousand taels, five thousand taels, and ten thousand taels. Already corresponding product quantity. All are handwritten by He Xi. It was stamped with the seal of the governor of Liaodong and He Xi's own private seal. And He Xi’s own painting.
After doing this.
He Xi immediately returned to Liaodong. The ice and snow haven't melted yet. The two million taels of gold and silver and other items promised by Lan Yu were still escorted by the Liaodong army, walking slowly behind.
He Xi had just returned to Liaodong when he received bad news.
The drought in Shandong is very serious, and a severe famine in Shandong this year is inevitable.
This gave He Xi a sudden headache.
In fact, the climate of Liaodong and Shandong is not much different. The reason why He Xi didn't feel drought in Liaodong is because the cultivated land area in Liaodong is relatively small compared to the area of the entire plain. Therefore, most of the cultivated land in Liaodong is along the river. Can be irrigated. But Shandong is different.
Especially eastern Shandong, like Shanxi, is one of the few densely populated areas in the entire north.
He Xi originally wanted to purchase cotton from Shandong. As a result, it brought him great difficulties.
But it also brings opportunities.
That means Shandong victims can be resettled in Liaodong. The number of Han people in Liaodong increased significantly. It's also very convenient. After all, it is much more convenient to travel from Shandong to Liaodong than from Korea to Liaodong. Otherwise, most of the Northeastern population in later generations would not have flowed in from Shandong.
There are even similarities between Northeastern accent and Shandong accent.
It’s just that immigration is something that increases costs.
As soon as He Xi got the money, he was probably going to spend it in a hurry.
He Xi sighed secretly in his heart. Get to work immediately. First of all, we need to calculate how much additional work will be needed to complete the order of two hundred taels in the second half of this year. And how much profit can there be.
This is also a process of taking stock of the family situation. It seems simple, but it is very complicated.
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The south is gradually rising, but the north is nostalgic. This wind direction is very unusual. The north and south winds swayed. Perhaps it will be over when the south wind completely overwhelms the north wind.
But now Princess Anqing doesn't want to wait any longer.
Princess Anqing has not seen her husband for a long time and misses her very much. He Yuandao can already speak. She has never met her husband, which makes Princess Anqing a little ashamed. So, she wanted to go to Liaodong quickly. Because of her special status. Her fleet has been waiting for a long time.
Princess Anqing also asked the sailing veterans that in this case, it is possible to sail. But it will take a few days.
Princess Anqing was not willing to wait another day. So he agreed immediately.
Princess Anqing did not come by herself. The time when he went to Liaodong coincided with the time when He Xi convened various businesses in the south. So Yang Zhen took the lead, and the agents of various noble families in maritime trade set out together. Usually each family brings a boat. Only small merchants shared boats with others, or took Jinghai merchant ships.
There is an uninvited guest beside Princess Anqing.
Not someone else. It was Zhu Xiongying.
Princess Anqing went to Liaodong, and the He Mansion had no master, only servants. It was difficult for Zhu Xiongying to accept it. Because when he went outside the palace, he could only use the excuse of going to He Mansion. If the people in He's house were empty, it would be difficult for him to leave the palace.
So he quietly hid among Princess Anqing's entourage, trying to get through. Follow Princess Anqing to Liaodong.
But as soon as he left Nanjing, he was discovered by Princess Anqing. Princess Anqing immediately sent someone to tell the palace that when she was about to escort Zhu Xiongying back together, a letter came from the East Palace. Let Princess Anqing take Zhu Xiongying. Practice hard in Liaodong.
Princess Anqing was shocked. However, one can also guess what the prince meant.
The prince now knows who He Xi is. I also understand what the emperor means. The present of Liaodong is likely to be the future of Ming Dynasty. The prince guessed Zhu Yuanzhang's intention and asked Zhu Xiongying to participate. It is also paving the way for the future.
If he dies early in the future, Zhu Xiongying will be his grandson.
I hope that I can obey Zhu Yuanzhang's wishes and keep the throne in his direct lineage.
