Datang: Get Xiang Yu's divine power at the beginning

Chapter 279 Something Wrong
Hearing this, Shen Wan turned his head and glanced at the Celestial Master. Seeing him nodding his head in encouragement, he mustered up his courage and said, "Your Highness, in the opinion of ordinary people, if the imperial court can open foreign ports and support foreign trade, it will not only benefit the people, but also benefit the people." Cracking down on pirates and increasing court taxes are also of great benefit!"

After Shen Wan finished speaking, he glanced at Li Chengdao, saw that he was not angry, but fell into deep thought, and continued: "Nowadays, there are frequent domestic wars in Japan, and there is a lot of shortage of supplies, such as raw silk, cotton cloth, ironware and other daily necessities. Classics like Confucianism and Buddhism are more in demand, if we sell them, at least we can earn ten times the profit!"

Hearing this, Li Chengdao knew that commerce would be profitable, but he never expected that there would be such a big profit.If it is really possible to say that these seemingly inconspicuous things are dumped in Japan, wouldn't a lot of money flow to Datang?

Li Chengdao clearly remembered the scene when Japanese electrical appliances and automobiles monopolized the Chinese market. Unexpectedly, in history, Japan also pursued domestic products so frantically. Li Chengdao asked in surprise: "Is there such a big profit? Mr. King, tell me!"

Seeing the excitement in Li Chengdao's eyes, Shen Wan continued: "Your Highness, take our mulberry silk as an example. We sericulture farmers, silk farmers, and weavers have to be busy for more than a year from raising silkworms, growing silkworms, and spinning silk. The final output of mulberry silk is only five or six cents a catty, and after deducting costs and taxes, it is barely enough to make ends meet."

"But if this raw silk is sold to Japan, at least five or six taels of silver can be bought. A needle here is in short supply everywhere. Of course, Japan produces minerals, such as copper and sulfur, but their The craftsmanship is not good, if we buy these things, the processing cost is extremely low, and if we buy them back, it will be a lot of money!"

Shen Wan's expression was excited at this time, and he looked very much like the descendant of Buffett in the inner factory. He was a businessman after all. Li Chengdao thought to himself, but he asked: "But the Japanese are not stupid. Those princes are so anxious to fight with us." To do business, you must not be greedy for such livelihood necessities as raw silk, needles, threads, and brains, right?

"Needs for the people's livelihood?" Shen Wan was taken aback when he heard the words, and then smiled: "Your Highness used the word accurately and thoughtfully. Naturally, Japanese daimyos and generals would not be so concerned just because of the needs of the people. The main reason is that they also have some Commodities, such as fans, screens and other handicrafts, are exquisite in workmanship, and are loved by the rich here, and the Japanese are quite outstanding in casting knives. At least three times the profit!"

When Li Chengdao heard the words, he nodded silently, turned his head and left without saying a word, Shen Wan was really worried, wondering if he had offended His Highness with some words.

When he walked out of the gate of Hanshan Temple, Li Chengdao stopped suddenly, turned around, and said solemnly to Shen Wan who was uneasy behind him: "Mr. The better, when this king returns to the capital, if there is an opportunity, he will report it to the Holy Majesty!"

"What?" Shen Wan stared at Li Chengdao with wide eyes when he heard the words, and said excitedly after a long time: "Your Highness... Your Highness's words are true? Are you willing to speak to the Holy One about us merchants and profiteers?"

Li Chengdao really shook his head, and said solemnly: "Mr. Shen's words are different. This is not a small matter of merchants and profiteers. This is a major national event concerning the world!"

Hearing this, Shen Wan was immediately in high spirits. He straightened his clothes, bowed deeply to Li Chengdao, and said, "Your Majesty's words, the Caomin must know everything and say everything! The Caomin must sort out a detailed document as soon as possible and send it to Your Highness. !"

Li Chengdao has been thinking about the opening of ports and business exchanges for more than a day or two, and Li Chengdao has been actively preparing for this, such as the sailors of Gan Ning and the Portuguese taken in by him.

Hearing Shen Wanzhi's words today, Li Chengdao's heart became more determined. He secretly decided that after returning, he must tell the emperor about this matter, and persuade the emperor's grandfather to open the port and exchange trade.

Li Chengdao naturally knew that such behavior would inevitably be interfered by those civil servants who followed the rules and adhered to the old rules. They blindly believed that the heaven was above the country, self-sufficiency, and it was shameful to trade with foreign countries.

But Li Chengdao is more aware that if this matter is successful, it will bring great benefits to the country and the people, so even if tens of millions of people block it, this matter must not only be done, but also done well, as long as the court and the people taste the sweetness. At that time, who would have trouble with money!
Shen Wan straightened up at this time and said with a smile: "Damn it for the ordinary people. What you said made His Highness talk about business again. I came out to relax today. Let's talk about other things when we go back. The ordinary people know that His Highness will be the first stop when he comes today." This is Hanshan Temple. There is a vegetarian restaurant under Hanshan Temple. It has a unique flavor. The local people have still made arrangements. Please come and have a taste, and then we will go to see the autumn scenery of Taihu Lake. How about it?"

Li Chengdao hadn't spoken yet, but Lu Zicong was taken aback, and then said, "Your Highness is visiting Suzhou privately today, so I didn't inform the local officials in Suzhou, but I have already informed Li Wenxiang to arrange for him to meet His Highness at the Lion Tower. Look, Your Highness. ?”

Li Chengdao thought for a while after hearing this, and said: "Forget it, it will take time to go back to the city. Besides, this large group of people is really eye-catching. After going to Taihu Lake, we have to rush back to Hangzhou at night. I don't think we should bother Eunuch Li! "

Li Chengdao was in a hurry to go back. In fact, he wanted to go to Longshan to visit Gan Ning when he returned. However, if he had told Lu Zicong in advance, he might be thinking too much. For example, the real relationship between himself and Gan Ning.

Lu Zicong is not easy to stop. Li Chengdao is in a hurry to go back to Hangzhou. It is his territory. If he tries to obstruct him, it seems that he is deliberately concealing something. The main purpose of Li Chengdao's trip south is to check himself. If he does this, isn't it? Is it suspected of melon fields and plums?
A group of people decided to go to Nasu Zhai to taste it.This vegetarian restaurant is adjacent to Fengqiao, sitting on the cold mountain, overlooking the beauty of Gusu from a railing, and the vegetarian restaurant in this restaurant is also well-selected, and it is convenient and not far away. Going down the mountain, I came in front of the Suzhai Gate, and was about to enter, but saw Steward Liao rushing over angrily, and said: "Master, it's not good, something went wrong, I have reserved this restaurant and wait for His Highness to welcome you all." People, who knew that Master Mei Erdu came back from a tour by the river, and he insisted on tasting the taste here. I have already explained to him that today this place is reserved by you to entertain distinguished guests, but he..."

Shen Wan was taken aback when he heard the words, firstly he did not expect to run into this enemy here, secondly it was also why Steward Liao was so incapable of doing things, as long as he mentioned the name of the person who hosted the banquet, no matter how daring Mei Erdu was. How can it be?

(End of this chapter)