The Wei's maritime ban not only restricted ordinary maritime merchants.
It also resulted in caravans from the West not being able to trade as easily as before.
Originally, with the help of some maritime merchants, they could escape customs supervision.
Sell goods directly to all parts of Jiangnan.
There are also many foreign fabrics such as crepe, satin, and brocade, as well as foreign goods such as paint and sugar.
One of the important reasons for flooding in Jiangnan and other places.
Now all treaty ports except Quanzhou and Ningbo have been closed.
There is no room for ordinary maritime merchants to survive.
Those who have this ability are the powerful people who promoted the maritime ban.
The price they offered was several times higher than before.
Therefore, these Western caravans either go to Quanzhou to pay high tariffs.
Carry out normal trade.
But shipment will be very slow due to price reasons.
Or sell it at a low price and earn much less.
Either overseas, sell the goods directly to powerful Wei merchants.
But it’s only a little less than the tariff.
No matter which choice they make, their profits will be greatly reduced.
Therefore, talents such as George Stark came over from Manchurian.
Want to find a place to stay.
Prepare to use this as a transit to launch large-scale smuggling against Da Wei.
Their idea was also supported by the Governor of Mancijia.
A certificate of mission was specially issued for them.
So that when necessary, you can use this identity to negotiate with the government.
At the beginning, George Stark chose northwest Liuqiu.
Because Southwest Liuqiu is the territory of Penghu Xuanwei Division, they used to be easily monitored by the government.
And Liuqiu North, in their news.
It has always been the territory of Japanese pirates and Shengfan.
It faces the Wei Dynasty across the sea.
Whether you are going to Quanzhou or Fuzhou.
Even travel between Wenzhou and Taizhou is very convenient.
In the beginning, the trip went really well.
They found that the Japanese pirates and Shengfan seemed to have disappeared.
On the coastal plain, there are large tracts of unclaimed land.
Open and waiting for them to take possession.
The fleet immediately built houses here without saying anything.
Prepared for long-term stationing.
Unfortunately, before the house was built, it was discovered and evicted.
So they adjusted their plans.
With the certificate issued by the Governor of Manlajia, he came to Wei as an envoy to appeal.
I want a place to stay.
After being expelled from Liuqiu, their goals changed.
They chose Hao Jingao, who had more control over the imperial court but was also familiar with them.
This was originally a Hai'ao where Western merchant ships were berthed, and the imperial court also set up a dedicated official to guard the island.
But with the ban on sea operations, this place is already in a semi-deserted state.
Merchant ships also docked in Quanzhou.
They chose this place because they were familiar with it.
It is also because many overseas businessmen do not know the news about the forbidden sea of Wei Dynasty.
Most merchant ships from the West will habitually stop here first.
This will facilitate them.
If they were to gain a foothold here, they would not only rely on their own fleet.
There is also a steady supply of goods.
Furthermore, the location here is excellent.
Haojingao is located at the mouth of the Pearl River, very close to Guangzhou.
Very convenient for shipping.
All in all, it is all for the convenience of smuggling.
George Stark thought that by feinting, he could at least get the right to live in Haojing Ao.
After all, the emperor of the Wei Dynasty would definitely not care about a small fishing village.
Unexpectedly, this matter would never come before the emperor.
Feng Yibo immediately declared bankruptcy.
Of course, Feng Yibo did not refuse directly, but agreed to answer the question.
It's just that the way he answered was rather special.
"The envoy from Fransiya in Hercynian asked to be stationed in Haojingao, Xiangshan, and to open a port."
This is what Feng Yibo said to the cabinet.
Not to mention the cabinet, not even the emperor could make such an opening because of a foreigner.
What's more, there are still objections from many ministers in the DPRK and China.
joke!
There are still many people working hard to completely ban the sea. How can we allow a foreigner to set up a port privately?
"For this reason, they also wanted to bribe me, but I sternly refused."
After the conversation that day, Stark did try to bribe privately.
But Feng Yibo righteously rejected him.
Are you kidding? He will be short of the five hundred taels of silver?
Zhang Songyue just nodded when he heard this and didn't take it seriously.
"I definitely can't agree to this. You can handle the rest. Don't lose your etiquette as a superior."
Feng Yibo nodded repeatedly and said humbly:
"Teacher, don't worry. The students should be handled properly and Da Wei's face will not be lost."
Zhang Songyue nodded and didn't think any more about this matter.
Although they all call him teacher, Feng Yibo is obviously different from Liu Zheng, who is carefully raised.
You can use him to do things, but you can't rely on him as a confidant.
However, Feng Yibo is very capable and handles things neatly.
At least you don't have to worry about him causing any trouble.
Unfortunately, Zhang Songyue was relieved too early.
The envoy of Hercynian France quickly left the capital in disappointment.
Feng Yibo was still uneasy and wrote a letter specifically for this purpose.
Let Liuqiu go to Quanzhou, that is, Gouzi and Liu Zhao.
Let’s all focus on this group of people from Flan Siya.
It would be fine if it was an honest trade.
As long as the other party has the idea of occupying territory, expel it immediately!
If you encounter resistance, you will be killed without mercy!
If Liuqiu had not gained a firm foothold now, it would have taken another year and a half to consolidate.
Feng Yibo wanted to occupy Mancajia and the Spice Islands.
The Manchuria Strait is an important transit point between the East and the West.
The Spice Islands are also the origin of cardamom and pepper.
No matter where it is, huge interests are involved.
Compared with the rule of Westerners, if it were people from the Central Plains Dynasty.
It is often easier to be accepted by the indigenous people here.
After all, their previous kings, sultans, and leaders all needed canonization from the Central Plains Dynasty.
Otherwise, you will not be eligible for tribute.
And there, the Han people also account for a large proportion.
If it can be ruled by one of our own people, we will definitely gain their support.
It is a pity that the Wei Dynasty turned a blind eye to its destruction of the country before.
In other words, it was used as a vassal barrier, but it did not fulfill the obligations of the suzerain state.
Just sit back and watch as these places are taken over by Westerners.
In Feng Yibo's plan, waiting for flow to achieve self-sufficiency.
Let’s start the next expansion plan.
Based on flow and seeking.
Radiating southward to the Southeast Asia and even Australia.
To the north is the East Ocean and even the Northeast.
Current Liuqiu is still in the expansion stage.
Continue to absorb the landless civilians from Jiangnan and Fujian and Yue.
The population is close to 150,000.
Although there are only 150,000 people, these 150,000 people are in the mouth.
Most of them are young men and women.
Including the population of Shengfan, there are already more than 250,000 people in northern Liuqiu.
Liuqiu now has 15,000 regular soldiers and 25,000 auxiliary soldiers including sailors.
These 40,000 people were divided into two groups.
Half are stationed, drilled, and patrolled in Liuqiu.
Half of them were sailing in Southeast Asia and the East to become familiar with the terrain.
The two groups of people alternated back and forth, either practicing or going out on the boat.
These people are Feng Yibo's foundation and his confidence.
Unfortunately, there is still one third of the food available.
It needs to be transported from Dawei.
It is expected to be next year, or even the year after.
Only then can we begin to be self-sufficient in food.
By that time, the total population is expected to be at least 200,000.
Including Liuqiu's Shengfan, the total population exceeds 300,000.
As long as food is self-sufficient, the time for real expansion has arrived.
Otherwise, if the food supply is cut off, we will immediately disband on the spot.
These are all things for later and will not be mentioned for the time being.
Shan said that Francis Ya's envoy had just left, and Jia Lian returned to the capital.
He had been away for five days, but when he came back Guerlain was nowhere to be found.
In Xiaohuazhi Lane, the buildings are empty.
As if overnight, everything disappeared.
Jia Lian just thought it was Wang Xifeng who came to take him back to his house.
Secretly annoyed, he didn't listen to Feng Yibo's advice that day.
But he didn't know until he returned to Rong Mansion and found Xing'er.
After being out for a few days, I was already separated from Guerlain.
All buried!
She is pregnant!
When Feng Yibo came to Xiaohuazhi Lane again, he was surprised by the sight in front of him.
Only a few days have passed, and this place actually looks a bit dilapidated.
The original maid and mother-in-law had been dismissed long ago.
Even the cooks were summoned from Rongfu by Jia Lian.
Jia Zhen and Feng Ziying also arrived. After the ceremony, the four of them sat down as usual.
Seeing that the three of them were silent and silent, Feng Yibo couldn't help but frown and said:
"What's going on? I haven't seen you for a few days, and you're all listless!"
Jia Zhen and Feng Ziying obviously already know the cause and effect.
Feng Ziying whispered to Feng Yibo, which made him surprised.
This Wang Xifeng is so cruel and cruel!
Actually took advantage of Jia Lian's absence to kill Guerlain?
For a moment, he was a little confused.
Doesn’t it mean that the twelve hairpins in Jinling are symbols of beauty and exist in need of rescue?
This is true for everyone else, but why did Wang Xifeng become a disaster?
One corpse and two lives, how big a sin is this?
"Although the eldest sister is a bit over the top, she is your legitimate wife after all."
After a while, it was Jia Zhen, the big brother, who spoke first and advised:
"Besides, she didn't do it on purpose. It's better to let this matter go and see what happens next."
Jia Zhen doesn't want the two to fall out.
First, he is the leader of the Jia clan.
If we sit back and watch this matter unfold, how will the Jia family's dignity be preserved?
The second thing is that both of them have a share in this transaction.
After the falling out, Jia Lian was traveling around without him.
Wang Xifeng is missing to develop the back house.
It will inevitably affect the income from trading.
But after Jia Lian listened, he only said one sentence.
It shocked all three of them.
"I want to make peace."
There was no intense emotion when he said this.
Instead, there was an extremely rare calmness in him.
Jia Lian just looked at the three of them quietly.
He was obviously smiling, but his eyes were filled with sadness.
Originally, with Guerlain, Jia Lian was much more tolerant of Wang Xifeng.
A few days ago, Feng Yibo gave her half of the share.
Jia Lian also admitted it.
But now Guerlain's death means one body and two lives.
Jia Lian only felt that life had lost its flavor.
I don’t even want the remaining half.
Originally, the money was used to support this place.
Now that Guerlain is gone, who will be supported by this money?
He looked at Wang Xifeng in the mansion with cold eyes.
No matter how Wang Xifeng explains it, Ping'er can't prove it.
Jia Lian didn't believe a word he said.
All he knew was that once he went out, the good people would be gone.
Still one corpse and two lives.
And before he could come back, he was buried in a hurry.
Jia Lian couldn't figure out how Wang Xifeng could do this?
Even though Wang Xifeng rarely stayed close to him, there was no trace of happiness in his heart.
There is only the sadness of losing a loved one.
Originally, he and Wang Xifeng were a young couple, and they also had a close relationship.
The later fear also contained an element of love.
But now I feel my heart has become cold.
Love is also exhausted.
No matter how anyone tried to persuade him, Jia Lian felt tired.
Only the word "harmony" remains lingering.
Nothing else to think about.
"Second brother Lian, although my sister-in-law likes your heart, she is just an outsider after all."
As soon as Feng Ziying opened her mouth, it was the mainstream concept of this era.
Obviously he doesn't take women seriously.
"With your current wealth, it won't be difficult to buy a few more that suit your needs."
This cannot be wrong.
If it were the original Jia Lian, he might be sad for a while.
It's over.
Then, like Feng Ziying advised, buy another one that suits your needs.
restart.
But now Jia Lian didn't seem to hear it.
His eyes were filled with sadness.
Jia Lian is not an infatuated person at all.
But he had some bottom line and couldn't accept a legitimate wife with blood on her hands.
What's more, he got the long-lost obedience from Guerlain.
Plus she's pregnant.
It is even more inevitable that there are some different feelings that cannot be explained.
Jia Lian is now in his twenties and has only one daughter.
This is the first time I have had a child again.
He called the three of them here today, not because he had anything to say.
Just wanted to party like before.
Just like when Guerlain was still there.
This is my last condolence for this miserable woman.
"Second brother Lian, my condolences."
This is the only consolation Feng Yibo can say.
It's not like those two people who persuaded Jia Lian to let go.
Instead, just like attending a funeral, say "sorrows."
He really couldn't say anything to advise him at this time.
Even the little affection she had for Wang Xifeng was basically gone.
Jia Lian glanced at Feng Yibo in surprise.
As if he felt that Feng Yibo was supporting him, he nodded and said:
"Thank you brother, I'm fine."
The three of them sat for a while, and Jia Lian asked to leave first.
He had already made up his mind about reconciliation.
But when everyone tried to persuade him, he was inevitably a little shaken.
Now that he got a little support from Feng Yibo, he immediately had a reason to persist.
At this time, it is time to return to the mansion and report to Jia She and Mrs. Xing.
Let’s talk to Jia Mu again.
Jia She and Mrs. Xing faced off against Wang Xifeng, a daughter-in-law who cheated on others.
Really not satisfied at all.
Although he was a little surprised to hear that Jia Lian wanted to reconcile.
But he only gave a few perfunctory words of advice.
Both inside and outside the words, I was afraid that Jia Mu would disapprove.
There is no real intention to stop it.
Sure enough, when I arrived at Jia Mu's place, she didn't agree with anything.
"Lian'er, you are Hutu!"
After hearing what Jia Lian said, Jia Mu frowned and said:
"Although Feng Yatou is used to being a little jealous, she has a pure heart. Who in the whole family knows that?"
This granddaughter-in-law has always thought of her the most, and she is also kind to Baoyu and the sisters in the house.
How could Mother Jia not be partial to her?
"Lian'er, Feng Yatou has been married to you for many years, and you know her best."
Mrs. Wang had known about this for a long time, and she also tried to persuade her, and said:
"There must be a misunderstanding about this matter. It is possible that it is related to her, but she definitely did not harm anyone's life."
She already knew the whole story from Zhou Rui's family.
So he didn't deny it.
But it's hard to say that she knew it before, so she can only express her attitude.
"What does it matter?"
When Jia Mu heard this, she looked at Mrs. Wang dissatisfied.
She doesn't believe Wang Xifeng's murder at all.
"Which of your sister-in-law, sister, and brother is not friendly to Feng Yatou?"
Having said this, Jia Mu looked at Jia Lian again and asked:
"Why did he become the murderous devil in your mouth!"
Jia Lian turned a deaf ear to their words.
He kowtowed a few times and said firmly:
"I have made up my mind, please forgive me, old lady."
Just then, a voice came in from outside.
"I disagree!"
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