Chapter 271 The past
Three days later, a huge fleet sailed on the boundless sea. Song Wumian stood at the bow of the flagship and looked into the distance. According to his estimate, the north side at this time should have been close to the territory of the Southern Han.
"What are you thinking?" Chen He walked onto the deck. Now there is nothing to do on the boat. He just wanders around when he has nothing to do.
"You said, the Wu Chao Navy, will he attack us?" Song Wumian glanced at Chen He and actually took the initiative to talk to him. It was rare.
That day, he set sail and originally planned to arrange Chen He on other warships, but he insisted on being on the flagship with him. Song Wumian didn't care, otherwise he would think he was afraid of him if he was spread.
"You still think about her?" Chen He held the hilt of the knife and sighed.
"What? You haven't forgotten it yet." Song Wumian shook his head, probably I will never forget it in this life.
"Are you going to pretend to be a public service?" Chen He shook his head. Although he did not forget, he would not sacrifice for it again. Maybe she was doing well there.
"What is the purpose of making a fuss for personal gain? If they don't come, they will naturally be safe and sound, and I will not come to the door. If they come, Chen, as a navy captain, naturally must ensure the safety of the fleet and fight back. These are all dictated by the marquis in person." Song Wumian glanced at Chen He. He could not do so ruthlessly, and the struggles over the years were mostly for such a day.
"Originally, we should go to Luzon and Mindanao first, and turn to the Nanyang Islands to return. Why did we do the opposite this time?" Chen He felt that Song Wumian was simply intentionally approaching the Wu Dynasty Navy, which was no different from fishing. This load of goods was bait.
"The Wu Dynasty navy is as cunning as a fox. Besides, the Marquis had an explanation that when he returned, he had to carry more food. At that time, the ship could only travel slowly. If the Wu Dynasty navy had a strange intention, it would be difficult for us to escape." Song Wumian talked freely. As long as he had been in the sea for so many years, he could always find excuses.
"You have long been a warm kang with your wife and children, and you have many concubines. She should have been a mother. Isn't it good to live a peaceful life?" Chen He was puzzled. Everyone now has their own lives, so why do they have to force change?
"You are not her, why do you know what she thinks? I said back then that as long as I have the chance, I will save her. A manly man and a promise of a thousand gold. Before, I was incompetent, and now I should always do something." Song Wumian felt that no one could make decisions easily on behalf of others, especially when you don't know the other party's situation.
"Are you a responsible commander to take risks with the entire fleet for one of your own promises?" Chen He was quite puzzled. If something happened to this fleet, if they didn't tell their life or death, it would be difficult for them to form a decent fleet within five years.
"Deputy Commander Chen, I will make a decision on the fleet's affairs depending on the situation. Besides, if the Wu Chao Navy is not solved, the trade route will be unhappy in the end." In Song Wumian's plan, in addition to the Wu Chao Navy, other pirates of all sizes and naval forces of all sizes would either accept the incorporation or beat him up, and would turn this channel into a smooth road that would allow them to come and go.
"If I want to stop you, I will take action in Quanzhou. I just hope that you will not be able to build a fleet.
In terms of Yi, be careful not to act rashly.” Chen He nodded, and the conflict with the Wu Chao navy was a matter of time. He just felt that the first time the fleet went to Nanyang was not familiar with the waterway, and was afraid that something would go wrong in the battle.
"Don't worry, as long as we follow the steps, we will definitely win." Song Wumian had been deducing repeatedly in his mind. With the advantages of telescopes and warship artillery, coupled with the full wind navigation brought by soft sails, they could easily occupy favorable positions and launch attacks outside the enemy's range.
Looking up at the Jiangning city wall again, Yang Qifeng was filled with emotion. Last time he came, he brought a few brothers and did something shameless, almost fell into Sun Yu's hands. This time he came back, he was already the captain of the Zhongyong Army, but for the sake of the secret of the news, he still came here as the manager of Jianzhou Commercial Bank.
Today, Jianzhou Commercial Bank is doing well in Jiangning Mansion with its flying wine and four-wheeled carriage. Yang Qifeng walked to the door of the commercial bank and saw people coming and going, which was quite lively. Yang Qifeng went in, found the manager of the branch, and handed Sun Yu's handwritten letter over. During this period of time, he will settle in the commercial bank.
Xu Lian, the manager of Jianzhou Trading Company in Jiangning Prefecture, is just an ordinary manager and has no special camp identity. Sun Yu also did it on purpose. Such a person must be the key considerations of inner guards and secret guards.
"Manager Yang, I don't know what's going on in Jiangning this time?" Xu Lian invited Yang Qifeng to the backyard and personally made a good tea. The manager of Jianzhou Trading Company was divided into different levels. The manager Yang in front of him was the highest level, so he naturally had to serve him.
"It's mainly because of the matter of carriages, the difference between the north and the south. Do some research and make improvements when you go back." There is a carriage under the Qing Bang, who is now introducing four-wheeled carriages one after another, of course, the most basic beggar version. However, because of the large purchase quantity and being considered a big customer, it is reasonable for Yang Qifeng to contact him with this name.
"Manager Yang, our carriage is in short supply and there is no need to improve it at all." Xu Lian still has a lot of orders in hand, just waiting for the delivery of the Jianzhou side. Jianzhou side should increase its production, so why are you still thinking about improving it?
"Brother Xu, you haven't figured out the truth about this yet?" Yang Qifeng felt that the manager in the business should have another training, and he had no idea how the Marquis did business at all.
"What are you thinking about?" Xu Lian opened his mouth. What else is there? The carriage is delivered, and the money you earn is put into your pocket.
"Brother Xu, how do you think the quality of our carriage?" Yang Qifeng felt that he had to get some practical information to be worthy of his current identity.
"Of course it is excellent. The materials are solid and the workmanship is excellent. It is no problem to use them for ten or eight years." Xu Lian knew the carriage well. Although the carriage was expensive, it was definitely worth the money.
"Yes, but in this world, how many people can afford this thing? Just choose one in a million." Yang Qifeng took a sip of tea. This is not Feitian wine, and he has to buy it again after drinking it. If this is not done well, it is just a one-time transaction.
"This is the reason, but you can't cut corners." Xu Lian suddenly felt that the quality was too good, and it was not a good thing, and it was hindered.
Making money from noodles.
"The poor quality is to smash your own sign. Therefore, it requires continuous improvement to release demand and we can have a steady stream of income." Yang Qifeng remembered the truth that the Marquis said that day, and it was like a sudden enlightenment. This is how the business actually did it.
"But, this carriage is well-made, and I will buy a new one because of improvement?" Xu Lian felt incredible. Could it be that this carriage is thrown away?
"For example, a certain country bought the first generation of products. When he went to court one day, he suddenly discovered that a certain marquis was actually riding the latest model, which was more comfortable. What would you guess he do?" Yang Qifeng learned from Sun Yu's tone and was tempted by himself.
"I can't stand this tone, and I must buy it again." A dignified Duke must be decent, and I can't be compared by a marquis. Other food, clothing and consumption are all rules, but the four-wheeled carriage is a new thing, obviously not listed here.
"Isn't that enough? Is the demand for carriages getting bigger? Do business have to be long-term and cannot do it in one go." Yang Qifeng felt so good that he felt so good that he couldn't help but shake his legs. If he didn't work in the special camp in the future, he might be able to do some business.
"Then, the original carriage was abandoned?" Xu Lian felt that it was quite a pity. After all, no family would keep so many carriages, and they could not bear the daily expenses of horses.
"We can recycle it, for example, if you sell it for one thousand taels, it depends on the wear level of use. You can take back three to five hundred taels, then repair it, and then sell it to those carriages. They are reluctant to buy brand new ones, and they can always buy the second-hand ones." This idea is simply amazing. As long as you meet the top demand and wait for the elimination of the goods below. Use the least product and make the most money, this is the benefit of monopoly brought by technology.
"Manager Yang is a talented man, Xu is so impressed." Xu Lian felt a window open in front of her and saw another world. She had no more anxiety about the insufficient supply of carriages, as if she should have been like this.
"Brother Xu, don't think so. This is the experience that only the boss behind us has. Yang is fortunate to listen to it." Yang Qifeng waved his hand quickly. If he had this ability, he would not have done a kidnapping before. But if it weren't for that kidnapping, he wouldn't have been appreciated by the Marquis, and he wouldn't have been doing what he did today.
"We have been away for a long time and are not as good as Manager Yang, so we are actually lucky to listen to the teachings in front of the Marquis. Manager Yang sits here for a while, and I go to the restaurant to buy some food. Let's have a good drink today." Xu Lian felt that just based on what Yang Qifeng said today, he should treat him to a good meal.
"I'm disrespectful, then Yang thanked me here." Yang Qifeng did not refuse. He had to stay here for a while and ask for help again if he had the chance.
Zhou Wei, who had just returned to the mansion in the Taifu Mansion, said to her father and headed straight to her yard. She has been exhausted these days and needs to wash up.
Chapter completed!