"This?" Cao Sengnu was completely confused by Wang Wenzuo's unreasonable words. He could only smile bitterly and said: "I don't know, please ask Wang Shenjun to give me some advice!"
"Of course we exchange what we have! Take the Tang Dynasty as an example. There are a lot of silks and porcelain, and the Western Regions are a lot of gold, silver, jade, treasures and spices. That's why you can transfer them for profit, don't you think?"
"That's what you said about joining the army!" Cao Sengnu was already a little bored, but he didn't dare to show it: "I'm just a stupid villain. I don't know what this wine has to do with interoperability?"
"Cao Sheer, you have traveled to Haidong many times. You should know that although these places are bitter and cold, they are also rich in products. If you can exchange what you have, you can make a lot of profits!"
Hearing that Wang Wenzuo finally turned the topic to something he was familiar with, Cao Sennu perked up and nodded: "Yes, there are indeed many good things in this place, gold, silver, all kinds of precious furs and feathers, pearls, If you can sell gems and medicinal materials, you can make a lot of money, but how do you say it-" He touched the back of his head and found that he could not express what he meant accurately with words.
"Do you think that after the demise of Baekje, this business will be difficult to do?"
"Yes, yes, that's what I mean!" Cao Sengnu slapped his thigh, then realized his gaffe and quickly apologized to Wang Wenzuo. Wang Wenzuo waved his hand and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, I won't hide it from you. After conquering Sixian City, I specially inspected the Baekje people's shopping malls, palaces, and docks. It was really amazing! Goguryeo, Baekje, Xin Among the three kingdoms of Luo, Baekje has the smallest territory. If it were not for the advantages of sea trade, the Baekje people would not be able to compete with the other two countries and be a tripartite!"
"What I said about joining the army is that it's really a pity!"
As Wang Wenzuo said, among the three peninsular kingdoms, Baekje, also called South Buyeo, was the first to enter the peninsula. Goguryeo was a latecomer, and Silla was an indigenous country established by the three Korean peoples on the peninsula in the face of the invasion of the Buyeo people.
For a long time, Baekje fought on both the north and south fronts at the same time. As a result, Baekje had to move south, and its capital moved from the Han River basin to the Geum River basin.
From a territorial point of view, Baekje is the smallest country among the Three Kingdoms, but Baekje also has its own unique advantages. Its advanced navigation and shipbuilding technology, coupled with the long-term war in the Central Plains since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, made its capital the largest in Northeast Asia at that time. It is an important trading center, and its merchant ships cover today's Japan, Liaodong, Shandong, the Yangtze Estuary, Outer Northeast China, Ryukyu, and even parts of Southeast Asia. In its market, you can find ginseng, fur, Dongzhu and other rare specialties. Now all these have been War destroyed.
"All things come and go, and reincarnation happens!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "The battle in Baekje Kingdom must be fought to an end. When the war subsides, has Cao Sheer ever thought about getting involved?"
"Of course I have ideas, but what does this have to do with grapes?"
"Of course it is related. First, the barbarians are addicted to wine; second, grapes are warm in nature and cannot be grown in bitter cold places; third, the sandy land on grape slopes is the best, so there is no competition for fertile land. Fourth, wine can be stored well and is convenient. Even if it is delayed for three to five years on the road, there is no need to worry about spoilage. Together, these are the best goods."
A smart person knows everything at once, and Cao Sengnu understood it immediately. Due to the high logistics costs in ancient times, there were only a few types of goods in ancient long-distance trade: luxury goods, such as silk, jewelry, and porcelain; necessities, such as salt and spices; and addictive goods: opium, spirits, and tea. If you can find a new product, it will often bring about a new trade route and open up a rolling golden river.
"Wang Canjun has said so much. He must have already made up his mind. Please give me some advice!"
"I don't dare to give you advice, I just have some ideas!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "It definitely won't work here, it's too cold in winter!"
"Yes, then you want to stay in Datang?"
"No, it's beyond our reach! And land and labor are both problems!" Wang Wenzuo shook his head: "It can't be done inland, but it can be done on islands. As far as I know, islands are generally much warmer than inland; labor is easier, so After a battle is won, the army will definitely capture many Dingkou. Then they will have to spend some money to buy them, and then match them with some women, so there is no need to worry about them escaping on the island..."
Cao Sengnu's expression became more and more strange as he listened to Wang Wenzuo calculating the climate, land, labor, farm tools, and various tools needed for wine making. He had already inquired about Wang Wenzuo's origins before meeting with him, and everyone he asked described him as a shrewd and capable man who used soldiers like a god, and that he was a rising star in the Xiongjin Governor's Mansion. But being famous is not as good as meeting him. He is shrewd and capable, but he is more like a businessman than a warrior.
"So the most lacking thing right now is high-quality grape seedlings and a good winemaker. I can find ways to do the rest..." Wang Wenzuo became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, and suddenly found that Cao Sennu had been silent for a long time, feeling a little embarrassed. He stopped and said, "Why didn't Cao Sheer say anything? But if there is something wrong with what I said, please prove it!"
"Where is it!" Cao Sengnu hurriedly waved his hands: "The villain has been doing business with his father since he was a child. He knows nothing about running a farm, and he dares to correct him. But right now, Baekje is still at war. Isn't it a little early to say this? "
"Morning?" Wang Wenzuo smiled proudly: "Let's put it this way, is Cao Sheer willing to make a bet with me?"
"bet?"
"Yes, let's make a bet on the war in Baekje. If the war in Baekje can be settled before next summer, then I will win. If not, then Cao She'er will win!"
"Haha!" Cao Sengnu pondered for a moment and then laughed: "You are really a kind-hearted person who joins the army. Isn't this a cheap bet?"
"Oh? Cao Sheer thinks he will definitely win?"
"That's not true!" Cao Sengnu shook his head: "I'm just a businessman, how dare I talk about military affairs. But according to what Shen Jun said, it goes without saying that if the villain wins the bet, then the villain loses. Then Baekje The war has subsided. The villain is a businessman, and what he fears most is war and chaos. What could be better than not having a war? In this way, whether he wins or loses the bet, the villain has made a profit. , isn’t it just a cheap act?”
"That's true!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "In this case, you and I will make a bet. If I win the bet, then you must give me one hundred thousand fine grape seedlings for free. If you win, I'll still pay you back the thousand dollars, how about that?"
"As soon as the golden mouth of joining the army was opened, the villain naturally had no choice but to agree!" Cao Sengnu said with a smile. The main purpose of his trip has been fully achieved. If the Tang army can end the war in Baekje before next summer, Wang Shenjun will definitely As he held a high position in the governor's mansion, these grape seedlings were considered as a congratulatory gift.
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