Take the warehouse back to the end of the Ming Dynasty

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Don't be dissatisfied, if anyone dares to dissatisfy, he will be kicked out in minutes.Even if he was kicked out, he didn't dare to say anything.

Almost half an hour later, the merchants who joined the Maritime Association had arrived.

Zheng Yiguan sat on the main seat, looked around, and when no one came, he coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and said: "I came to you today for a very important matter. To me, to you, it is a very important matter."

When everyone in the hall heard that Zheng Yiguan said that there was a very important matter, all their eyes were on Zheng Yiguan.

There are not many people in the hall who know the matter, except for Liu Changchun, there are only two or three people who know.

"There is a place to the east of Wa Kingdom, this place is called America, I believe that anyone who has been floating in the sea all year round and has dealt with Hongyi Folangji knows this.

In this place, there are things called rubber trees and cinchona trees. These two things are very important to the general soldier, and their importance is even more important than the weapons in the hands of the general soldier.

In addition to these two things, there are also a large number of gold, silver and copper mines in this area.Everyone, what is gold, silver and copper mine?It's all money, wasted money.

In the past, Lord Zongbing told me that I should go to this America to look for rubber trees and cinchona trees, and bring them back when I find them.

I thought about it, although I can do this kind of thing alone, but the fleet in my hand is limited, I can't pull all the fleet out to do these things, so I thought of you.

You may think that this kind of thing is not profitable, and there is no place to make money.But everyone, if you send these things back to Mr. Zongbing, do you think Mr. Zongbing can treat you badly? "Zheng Yiguan's voice echoed continuously in the hall, and everyone in the hall listened to Zheng Yiguan's voice and fell into deep thought.

After a while, a middle-aged businessman stood up, "General Zheng, we all understand what you said. But we don't know what this rubber is, and I heard from you that this rubber is what the commander-in-chief needs.

In this way, the folks may not need rubber, so we will earn very little money.Although we have a lot of ships in our hands now, the ships need maintenance, the sailors need wages, and they have to pay taxes. If the profit is not enough, we can do it once or twice, but if it takes a long time, we may not be able to support it. "

What the middle-aged businessman said was not unreasonable. This kind of thing is currently only needed by Zhao Wen, and the people have no demand.

If you want less, you will have less demand, and if you have less demand, your profits will be low, especially since Zhao Wen is the one who needs it, and they dare not open their mouths.

Therefore, they are afraid that people like themselves will make a loss-making business.

"Yes, yes, we have never been to this America. If we go rashly, what should we do if there is a storm?"

All of a sudden, the merchants in the hall began to discuss.

Zheng Yiguan looked at the merchants in the hall and said: "I know what you are thinking, are you just afraid that you will not make money?

As I have already said, Lord Chief Soldier will not treat you badly.Although only Mr. Zongbing’s family currently needs it, according to what Mr. Zongbing told me, Mr. Zongbing’s demand for rubber is very large, and the more the better.

This kind of thing is very important to Mr. Zongbing, I think Mr. Zongbing will definitely not treat you badly.If you think you earn less, let me ask you, how did you make money in Java? "

"Go to Java for business!" a businessman interjected.

Zheng Yiguan looked at the businessman who was talking, and said, "Of course I know that you are doing business, so I asked you, how do you make money? Why do you make money by doing business in Java?"

"General Zheng, as Java was captured by the Chief Soldier, more and more people went to Java. When there are more people, the demand will be greater, especially now that Java is in dire straits and needs a lot of supplies urgently.

Those of us will transport things that Java does not have, that cannot be produced temporarily, and that Java urgently needs to Java.For example, cotton cloth, cement, iron pan and the like.

And Java is rich in things like spices, pearls and corals, which are not available in Ming Dynasty, or the output is very small.Therefore, when we come back, we can pull these things back and bring them back for sale. "Liu Changchun didn't know why Zheng Yiguan asked such a question, but he answered the reason respectfully.

Zheng Yiguan looked at Liu Changchun, clapped his hands together, and said with a smile: "That's right, it's because of this reason. You basically do business in this way when you go to Java, but have you ever thought about why this America can't do this?" ?

There are many things in the Americas, and these things may not be available in Ming Dynasty. If you can ship back the things that Ming Dynasty does not have, do you think you can make less money?

What's more, if you go to the Americas and pass through the country of Wa, can't you stop by and do business in the country of Wa?

I think you will definitely ask, isn’t the Wa country closed to the outside world and does not do business with the outside world?

But I want to tell you that Mr. Zongbing has already started to attack the Wa country a few years ago, and now most of the Wa country has fallen into the hands of a man named Sakata Arui. This Sakata Arui was acquired by Mr. Zongbing in Ryukyu one of his men.

In addition to Sakata Arii, Mr. Zongbing also sent many officials who surrendered to the country of Wa.In the past, I sent the fleet to the Wa Kingdom under the orders of my lord.

These fleets are basically supply fleets. Originally, I didn't want to tell you about these things, but this time I told you about them in order to dissuade you from thinking about them. "

A small half of the current Wa country has fallen into the hands of Sakata Arui.

And this Sakata Arii was one of Zhao Wen's men who had been accepted a long time ago.

When he attacked Shanxi before, Zhao Wen sent most of the captured Shanxi officials to Japan, including Hong Chengchou.

Originally, because the number of officials governing the place was not enough, Sakata Arii and the others conquered the Wa Kingdom very slowly.

But when Hong Chengchou and the others arrived in the country of Wa, the speed of conquest was much faster.

Today, half of the land in Wa Kingdom has been taken by Sakata Arui and the others.

The reason why they have such a fast speed is that Zhao Wen sent some guard battalion soldiers to Wa country before. With these soldiers, it is difficult to think slowly.

Of course, in the current Japanese country, things are not decided by Sakata Arui alone, and Zhao Wen dare not let Sakata Arui decide alone.

When Hong Chengchou went to the Wa Kingdom, he took over the command. After all, Hong Chengchou is still capable.

Today's Wa Kingdom is headed by Hong Chengchou, with Sakata Arii and the leader of the guard battalion as his deputy.

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Chapter 532 Arriving at Nuergan

When the land was not so large, the population was not large, and the demand was not large.

But with the expansion of the territory, the population is also increasing.

Therefore, just relying on supplies is a bit stretched, and it also costs money and food.

Therefore, Zheng Yiguan thought about setting up some treaty ports on the occupied territory, so that merchants could go there to do business.

After all, letting merchants go there to do business can reduce the cost of transporting materials, and merchants can collect taxes while doing business. This is a double-winner.

"My lord, what you said is true? The commander-in-chief really took down half of the Wa country? Could this be a lie?" Liu Changchun looked at Zheng Yiguan excitedly.

Nowadays, more and more people go to Java to do business. Although it is still very profitable, as time goes by, the money earned in the future will definitely decrease year by year.

If there is another route, it means that there is another route to make money. This kind of thing is a very tempting thing for these maritime merchants.

Although these maritime merchants also went to Japan to do business in the past, there were only one or two ports for Japan's trade, which could not satisfy the appetite of these merchants at all.

If more ports can be opened this time, it means that a lot of money can be earned.

Zheng Yiguan pointed to his head, "Zheng has used his own head as a guarantee. This matter is absolutely true. If Zheng deceives you, there will be a thunderbolt."

Everyone saw that Zheng Yiguan made such a poisonous oath, and believed Zheng Yiguan.

"After talking about the Wa country, let's talk about America now. Don't think that America is far away from us now, and don't think that America is barren and unprofitable. I don't know what there is in America, and neither do you. Yes, and very good things, do you think you can earn money without money?

Ladies and gentlemen, the Chief Soldier has now set his sights on America. It is estimated that in a few years, the Chief Soldier will be able to extend his hand to America. By that time, America will be the second Java.

As the saying goes, you need to make money early. If you don't want to go to America at this time, and help Mr. Zongbing transport rubber and cinchona trees, do you think Mr. Zongbing will let you go?Don't forget, there are still many merchants in the north, but there is no outlet to the sea.

Now that Liaodong has been captured, the General Soldier will build several outlets on the coastline of Liaodong.

At this time, merchants in the north can also go to sea to do business. At that time, you will not be the only choice. "

Zheng Yiguan looked at the businessmen in the hall and said with a playful face.

When everyone heard that Zhao Wenzao had established an outlet in the Liaodong Peninsula to allow merchants from the north to go to sea for business, they immediately became nervous.

If they really do this, then they will have countless competitions out of thin air, and at that time, I am afraid that they will earn less and less money.

"I've already told you just now that if you transport rubber and cinchona trees, it is impossible for the commander-in-chief to treat you badly.

This is an opportunity that cannot be missed, and it will never come back. If you have rejected this matter now, it may not be so easy to participate in it in the future. "Zheng Yiguan sat on the main seat, looked at these businessmen in the hall, and said with a playful face.

The hall fell into a brief silence, and these merchants began to think.

Liu Changchun stood up at this time, "General, my Liu family is the first to sign up and participate in this matter. Half of the merchant ships under my Liu family will be allocated to support the matter of Mr. General Soldier."

When Liu Changchun opened his mouth, it was like throwing a stone into a calm lake, causing ripples.

The businessmen in the hall couldn't wait to shout at Zheng Yiguan, "General Zheng, my Li family will also participate!"

"My He family also participated!"

"I………"

"Don't worry, don't worry. Those who want to participate are here now, and those who don't want to participate can leave first." Zheng Yiguan stroked the beard on his chin and murmured.

However, none of the merchants in the hall left, no matter whether they were big merchants or small merchants, they were not even willing to move their footsteps.

These businessmen are not stupid. Although they have never been to America, they don't know what is there, and they don't know what kind of reward Zhao Wen can give them, but they can earn a lot of money just by doing business in the Japanese country.

"Get the cashier in the yamen and register these people!" Zheng Yiguan walked outside the hall and said to the guard standing at the door of the hall.

The accountants in the yamen were all appointed by Zhao Wen from Xuan Town, and even more than half of the officials in Zeelandia City were appointed by Zhao Wen.

After all, the current Zeelandia City is a huge gold-absorbing behemoth, and Zhao Wen is really not at ease if he doesn't hold it in his hands.

Not long after, the accountant came to the hall.

After Zheng Yiguan saw the accountant coming, he asked the accountant to register these merchants and record how many ships they planned to send.

After Zheng Yiguan dealt with these matters, he walked out with his entourage.

It has been more than half a month and nearly a month since Zheng Yiguan officially set off.

The place to go this time is really far away, and I haven't been there before, so I have to prepare more things.

In addition, there are merchant ships waiting for merchants, so it takes more time.

While Zheng Yiguan was dealing with these matters, Zhao Wen led the soldiers and horses and finally came to Nuergan.

"My lord, we have already entered the territory of Nuergan. If we go about twenty miles further, we will reach the city where Nuergan used to be." Bu He rode a war horse and walked beside Zhao Wen. Looking forward, he said to Zhao Wen.

Looking at the barren land and hills in front of him, Zhao Wen wiped the sweat from his brow, "It's finally here. It took a lot of time along the way."

"Yes, my lord, I haven't set foot here for hundreds of years, and I don't know what the slaves are like now. Since the Jiajing period, no one from the imperial court has been here. During the Wanli period, although living here Every year, the tribe went to the capital to worship, but they completely lost contact in the late Wanli period and the Tianqi period." Mao Wenlong walked beside Zhao Wen, and he looked at the front with a sad expression on his face.

"Actually, the tribal leaders who went to pay homage later on were not slaves here. They just got a name. There are even many tribes that don't exist at all. They just go to cheat for food and drink." The leader of the tribe worshiped in the capital is the tribe of Nuergan. In Buhe's view, this place is too far away, and there are few people and tribes. It is unreasonable that leaders from Nuergan go to worship Daming every year. .

Zhao Wen let out a long breath and said, "It doesn't matter whether it is or not. After Nuergan City is rebuilt, I will build a railway from Nuergan to Shenyang, and then from Shenyang to Xuanzhen."

Buhe also knew about railways, so he didn't ask what railways were.

But Mao Wenlong didn't know about railways, nor had he seen them.

When he heard that Zhao Wen was going to build a railway, he thought he was paving a road with steel.

"My lord, if you want to build roads, why use steel? Isn't cement just right? Besides, it's too far from here to Xuan Town. I'm afraid it's four or five thousand miles away. The cement that's needed is probably enough." It needs a lot, and if it is repaired with steel, I am afraid that there is not enough steel in the entire Ming Dynasty." Mao Wenlong looked at Zhao Wen with a puzzled expression.

"Haha!" Zhao Wen laughed and said, "Who said that railways are made of steel? This railway is not the kind of railway you think. As for what it is, I will explain it to you later.

And cement roads also need to be repaired, both cement roads and railways must be repaired. "

Mao Wenlong asked, "What about the people who build the road?"

There is a distance of four to five thousand miles from Nuergan to Xuanzhen. If such a long road is built, it is estimated that there is no way to complete it in less than 80 or [-] years.If there are insufficient manpower, I am afraid it will take longer.

"Isn't manpower readily available? We have captured so many Jian slaves, and these people can just come to build railways and concrete roads.

Although some Jiannu soldiers were killed before, aren't the Jiannu people still there?The number of these people is not lower than that of the slave soldiers. With so many captives, are you afraid that there will be no manpower? " Zhao Wen said.

Zhao Wen was not worried about lack of manpower at all. After conquering Shenyang and Liaoyang City, Zhao Wen captured a large number of Jiannu prisoners.

Among them, nearly 5 slave soldiers were captured. Zhao Wen killed nearly [-] of these prisoners in Sarhu, and [-] remained.

This does not include the captured slaves. Zhao Wen did not make a careful count of the captured slaves, but at least they are more than 50.

There are so many slaves, except for the elderly and infirm among them, there may be more than 20 left.

These more than 20 plus 25 Jiannu soldiers and prisoners made a total of [-] Jiannu prisoners.

With so many captives, it is enough to build a railway from Nuergan to Xuanzhen.

If they cooperate well, all the railways and cement roads can be repaired in about five or six seven years.

Once the railway and cement road are repaired, Nu'er can be firmly held in his hands. At that time, no one can take this place away.

"Sir, there is a situation!"

At this moment, a leader who does not stop at night came to Zhao Wen on a horse.

Zhao Wen asked, "What's the situation?"

"My lord, there is a group of cavalry who have been following us twenty miles away from us. We went forward to drive them away, and these people fled. When our people retreat, these people will charge up again." Ye Buhui led back road.

"Have you seen who it is? Could it be the tribe living around Nu'ergan?" Zhao Wen then asked.

Ye Bu took the lead and replied: "I don't know if it is, but this group of people has red hair, which is very different from our appearance, just like Rakshasa.

The riding skills of this group are superb, much better than ours.These people were very fast and very vigilant, and they fled before we could catch up.We also only saw the appearance of these people through the telescope. "

As soon as Zhao Wen heard this, he immediately understood that these people were the famous Cossacks.

This is the time when the Cossacks conquered the Far East. It is not surprising that there are Cossacks here, especially the slaves here.