"Although we are of the royal family, we cannot openly and openly resist the decree!"
The eldest princess exchanged glances with Qin Huaxuan, Xu Mo was too courageous.
If the father were present and heard this, he would definitely be furious and might kill Xu Mo's head on the spot.
Seeing the two of them looking nervous.
Xu Mo said disapprovingly: "Because the sea is forbidden, it is more suitable for you to do this business."
Qin Huaxuan and the eldest princess still shook their heads.
"Master Xu, you can't harm us!"
If the father knew that they were going overseas to do business in partnership with Xu Mo, they would not be able to live in vain.
Xu Mo said with a smile: "You have all received the approval slip for the royal product. It would be a pity if you don't make full use of it."
The eldest princess somewhat understood what Xu Mo had planned.
The eldest princess refused righteously: "No, we won't do this. If we are found out, we will lose our lives."
Qin Huaxuan was a little tempted, but he thought that Qin Xiao would definitely punish him severely if he found out about this.
He also shook his head quickly: "Sir Xu, there are plenty of profitable businesses, why bother looking for trouble."
"At the worst, we can make less money!"
Seeing that both of them firmly disagreed, Xu Mo was speechless.
I haven’t finished talking yet, why are you so excited?
Xu Mo said slowly: "You have misunderstood. My intention is not to do business, but to clean up the bandits on the sea."
After hearing this, the eldest princess and Qin Huaxuan immediately calmed down, but they were still confused:
"What's the meaning?"
Destroy pirates? What does this have to do with making money!
Xu Mo knew in his heart that the two would never violate the national policy of banning the sea. If he wanted to drag them into trouble, he had to change his words.
Xu Mo let out a long sigh: "Actually, when I came to Fengzhou, I was under a lot of pressure."
The eldest princess and Qin Huaxuan were puzzled.
"What does this mean?"
They were all thinking about what Xu Mo was playing.
Xu Mo had a grimace on his face: "Listen to me."
"Since arriving in Fengzhou, the pressure on me has been tremendous!"
"But I don't dare to talk to others easily, for fear of causing adverse effects."
"It's rare to have the chance to talk when you meet old friends now."
Seeing Xu Mo's sad face, Qin Huaxuan felt pity for him.
He couldn't help but ask: "Master Xu, tell me, what happened?"
"You two don't know!"
Xu Mo calmed down and said slowly: "Everyone who comes to Fengzhou thinks that Fengzhou is prosperous and a good place to make a fortune."
"Of course, I am also confident that Fengzhou will develop very well."
"But, if you don't have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries."
"I thought about it. In a few years, something will happen to Fengzhou."
Listen to Xu Mo's decisive words.
The eldest princess and Qin Huaxuan were both stunned.
Qin Huaxuan asked: "Why do Master Xu say that? What big thing could happen?"
Xu Mo sighed: "In Fengzhou City, the people have become rich easily, but what should we do outside the city?"
"After people have money and live a good life, who is still willing to work in the farmland outside the city?!"
"If this situation continues for a long time, the food supply will be insufficient, and there may be a famine."
Xu Mo's tone was serious.
Hearing this, the expressions of the eldest princess and Qin Huaxuan also became solemn.
Qin Huaxuan asked: "Since your Excellency has predicted this situation, you should deal with it in time."
"Master Xu, do you have a solution?"
Xu Mo nodded: "Of course, I have a solution."
"Both sides of Fengzhou are along the coast. For the bandits rampant on the sea, they may rob the coastal areas at any time. In this case, who would dare to farm?"
This is the sequelae of Qin Xiao's sea ban.
Once it was forbidden to do business at sea, the imperial navy would naturally become weak.
Because there was no big profit motive, and huge military expenditures had to be maintained all year round, this was something that the newly established Great Zhou Dynasty could not afford.
In recent years, domestic pirates, even colluding with other countries, have become increasingly rampant, but they have not received the attention of the court.
After all, Toyosu is very poor, and pirates can't steal many valuable things.
But if Fengzhou develops, it will be different.
"So, I say the most urgent issue right now is to eliminate bandits on the sea and protect the farmland along the coast."
"That way we can let people grow crops with confidence, and the problem of food will no longer be a problem."
Qin Huaxuan couldn't help but nod his head.
"That makes sense."
Xu Mo continued: "Of course, but it also takes time to harvest food."
"So, I think. After the pirates are eliminated, a permanent naval force will be established, and the people can still fish offshore."
"In this case, seafood such as fish and pearls can be sold to the rich at high prices, which will also make the people of Fengzhou live a better life."
Qin Huaxuan suddenly realized it and exclaimed: "Yes, in this way, the people will have something to eat without waiting for the harvest."
The more Qin Huaxuan looked at Xu Mo, the more he admired him.
He is truly an amazing talent, with foresight and foresight, I have to admire him.
Xu Mo clapped his hands happily: "Yes, that's the truth."
He added: "Of course, it costs a lot just for the navy to go out to sea to suppress bandits. We must find a way to subsidize military expenses. If so, we can set up a caravan to go to sea with the army."
"In this way, we can not only earn huge revenue from maritime trade, but also build a navy. It is simply the best of both worlds and complement each other..."
Speaking of which.
Xu Mo took a deep look at Qin Huaxuan.
"The profits from maritime trade are much greater than those on land. You are a royal family and an imperial merchant, so the conditions are really not better."
"Are you really not tempted?"
The eldest princess thought about it carefully and finally said: "It is related to national policy, and the risk is still too great."
Xu Mo earnestly advised: "What is there to worry about? Who are you? Besides, we are destroying pirates. It is not against national policy. The emperor cannot kill you for this!"
The eldest princess and Qin Huaxuan are actually a little tempted.
The benefits mentioned by Xu Mo are of course very tempting.
However, the two of them were not just ordinary royals. Standing behind them was Qin Xiao.
After thinking for a while, the eldest princess said: "Master Xu, we all understand what you said."
"But this is not a small matter, and we can't make the decision."
"It's better to give us some time and make a decision after we go back and inform our father."
The eldest princess can only do this.
She herself would definitely not dare to agree to such a big thing.
Xu Mo also knew this and nodded:
"Okay, then I'm waiting for your good news."
The two siblings didn't know how Qin Xiao would view this matter.
We can only go back and talk about it.
