Domineering Daming

Chapter 702 Open Commercial City

Hai Lanzhu was not very happy these two days, and she didn't have much appetite when eating.

Because Zhu Xu has been spending the night in Bumbutai's room recently, he didn't spoil her.

In Bumbutai's room, after the mosquito net was quiet for a while, Zhu Xu put on his clothes and walked to the desk not far away.

Bumbutai showed his white arms, supported his pretty face with a flush, and quietly looked at Zhu Xu's side face.

She was in a daze, with some unspeakable worries in her heart.

Zhu Xu sat in front of the table, the oil lamp beating suddenly, he looked at the manuscript in front of him, thinking silently.

There is one last thing that has not been done, and that is about the sea trade firm.

Maritime trade is not just simple trade. To earn money or import food to deal with disasters, the key is to catch up with the age of great navigation. When the navy does not have enough ocean-going capabilities, caravans are undoubtedly the best means.

It's just that if it's just a small fight, it's not necessary to wander around East Asia, but if you want to go out, just an ordinary fleet is not enough, you need to send troops to protect it, and even be equipped with artillery.There are not only merchants on board, but also Jin Yiwei to collect all kinds of information, "scientists" like Li Yizao, etc. In this way, it is a systematic and quite huge project that requires detailed planning and overall arrangement.

Zhu Xu thought about it carefully. First of all, it was the problem of the trading company. Naturally, it could not be a trivial matter. At least a few large ships, a dozen small ships, and two medium-sized warships were needed. There was also the problem of the management of these fleets. Wei Liangqing, He Yunshan and others are considered old people under Zhu Xu's hands, and their experience and background are not bad, but they are already a big business in China, and Zhu Xu also needs to distinguish Haimao from Huitong Commercial Bank, specialize and concentrate on do it.

"Who's coming..."

Zhu Xu said softly, there are many people available, but to coordinate such a big project, I really couldn't think of a suitable candidate for a while.He Yunshan and others are definitely not good, and the internal supervisor can't find a suitable one. Such a big project involves too many things. It must be controlled by a person with special status and extraordinary ability, and Zhu Xu can trust him.

At this time, Bumbutai came over in his unlined clothes, and said softly: "Your Majesty, my sister and I are going back to Beijing tomorrow, are you...going there?"

Zhu Xu was startled when he heard the words, then nodded and said, "Well, I'll go and see if she's asleep later."

Naturally, Hai Lanzhu and Bumbutai couldn't go south with him, but could only be sent back to the capital.

Just as Bumbutai was about to turn around, Zhu Xu suddenly grabbed her arm and sat on his lap with all his strength.

Bumbutai's pretty face flushed, and she pursed her lips slightly and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you still have to go to my sister's place later."

Zhu Xu narrowed his eyes, looked at Bumbutai's charming face, and said, "I'm going to do something in Nanzhili, how about you come and do it for me?"

Bumbutai's expression changed, and he said, "Me?"

The more Zhu Xu smiled, the happier he was.Bumbutai is indeed a good candidate. Outsiders don't know the real relationship between her and him, but with Hai Lanzhu's relationship, her identity is established, and he is behind the push... capable, background, and Zhu Xu can handle it well, he is indeed a good candidate.

"Yes, it's you!" Zhu Xu put his arms around Bumbutai, his eyes flickered, and many things in his heart became smoother.

This sea trade company will be established in Nanzhili, and even a separate area will be designated for foreign trade, and then all the Westerners from Macau and other places will be gathered there. Once the Dutch are defeated, this place will become an East Asian A center of maritime trade, all trade must be carried out or transferred through here!

Zhu Xu was very excited when he thought about it, he hugged Bumbutai fiercely, and strode towards the bed.

Bumbutai exclaimed, "Your Majesty, sister..."

Zhu Xu didn't care about other things, so he threw himself on the bed.

In the early morning of the next day, Zhu Xu was in a good mood, and the food was delicious.

Finally, this last matter was resolved, and he could go south with peace of mind.

Bumbutai remained motionless, with a cold face, as usual.On the contrary, Hai Lanzhu's face was a bit resentful, Zhu Xu didn't go to her room on the last night in Nanzhili.

Zhu Xu ignored it, quickly finished eating, and after explaining twice, he got up and went out, walking towards the Huben army camp.

"My minister is meeting the emperor!" Zhu Xu didn't take a few steps, He Yunshan, dressed in a sixth-rank official uniform, trotted to Zhu Xu's side.

Zhu Xu waved his hand, and said as he walked, "Bai Li, I came to you because I have something to tell you."

He Yunshan had been waiting for a long time, bowed his body, and said respectfully; "Please tell your majesty, I will try my best to do it."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, and said: "I plan to set up a large-scale maritime trade firm. This firm must be different from Huitong Firm and operate independently, but it must also involve various industries, such as salt, tea, silk, porcelain, Cloth, food, etc., especially some special items operated by Huitong Trading Company, and even some firearms including the Armament Bureau, I plan to join the Maritime Trading Company and sell them overseas. To take money, and secondly, to import food and build ties with overseas..."

He Yunshan's heart beat wildly when he heard it. According to what the emperor said, although the scale of this newly built firm is not as large as that of Huitong Firm, it will involve much more, and it will be an extremely complex giant!

He Yunshan was self-aware, and after Zhu Xu paused, he said calmly: "Your Majesty, the scale of this sea trade firm is so large, and I'm afraid it's not enough for me to do it alone, and I still need the eldest son to do it myself."

Zhu Xu had an extra folding fan in his hand, he shook it and said, "Fu Tao is now an official of the imperial court, so he can't get involved in these anymore. I already have a candidate, and I need your network to help me and coordinate the work. Set up the big frame for me..."

He Yunshan understood that the emperor had no intention of handing over the sea trade firm to him, and he breathed a sigh of relief. He really did not have the ability to do such a big thing.

"Please show me the emperor." He Yunshan's tone became a little more relaxed.

Zhu Xu looked forward and said: "I plan to put this business in Songjiang Mansion. What you have to do is to contact other companies to join in and form a close-knit big chamber of commerce, specializing in sea trade, early cargo, ships, etc. I need you to make arrangements, and I will allocate 500 million taels for you to make basic silver. After you build the framework, you can get out when the sea trade is on the right track. Wei Liangqing, you, Zhou Zongyu and others will all enter the court and become The imperial court ordered officials to manage the first-class chamber of commerce in Huizi. In the future, these business affairs will be handed over to the people below. You must know..."

He Yunshan's eyes brightened when he heard it, and he said excitedly: "My minister obeys the order, and will definitely do it properly, so as not to disappoint the emperor."

Zhu Xu nodded with a smile, and said: "Songjiang Mansion is a bit worse now, I will let people build roads, build a big wharf, and build a big shipyard at the same time, and I will move all those overseas barbarians there , You need to build a good network of these people and be good at using it. This firm will be handed over to Bu Mu Butai to take care of it, and the preliminary preparations will be handed over to you..."

He Yunshan listened carefully, with a solemn expression, not daring to miss every word that came out of Zhu Xu's mouth.

Zhu Xu walked while talking, and slowly told He Yunshan some of his expectations for this sea trade firm and Songjiang Mansion.

He intends to build a huge trust, specializing in sea trade, to compete with the colonists emerging from the West. At the same time, Songjiang will also be a bridge station to communicate with the West. It will be an open commercial city combining Chinese and Western!

He Yunshan had a deep understanding of the emperor's foresight, and while his heart was shocked by his thoughts, he was already secretly thinking about what to do.

With his ability and the relationship network, resources, and background he has mastered, these things are not difficult, but they are more complicated and involve too many details. It takes time and energy to build them in detail, which is why the emperor asked him.In Huitong Commercial Bank, there are few people with higher qualifications than him, and he is the only one who is longer-sleeved and good at dancing, and has a wide network of contacts.

Talking slowly along the way, Zhu Xu and the others arrived not far from the gate of the Huben Army camp, where people were busy and hurried.

Zhu Xu stopped walking, flapping the folding fan in his hand, and said: "I have said everything that needs to be said, you know what to do, go do it, about Bumbutai..."

Before Zhu Xu finished speaking, He Yunshan hurriedly said: "I understand." He really understood the obvious things.

Zhu Xu nodded, smart people are good, and after a few more instructions, he walked towards the Huben army camp.

Chapter 703

Cao Wenzhao attached great importance to this crusade against Satsuma, and was making intense preparations.

Seeing that Zhu Xu came to check with reluctance, he took him to inspect the various firearms, grain, and armor that were being prepared, and explained: "Your Majesty, I have dispatched twenty ships for water transport, and each ship is at least Two thousand troops can be transported, so 1 people and two hundred cannons can be transported in one go!"

Just as Zhu Xu was about to speak, a group of soldiers not far away suddenly waved their black spears and shouted loudly: "Long live my emperor, long live the Ming Dynasty!"

The voice is intense and impassioned.

Zhu Xu looked at this group of soldiers, about 50 people, obviously a square team, undergoing some kind of mobilization.

When Cao Wenzhao saw it, he immediately changed the subject and said: "Your Majesty, the entire Huben Army is loyal to the Emperor. I guarantee it with my head. If there is a betrayal, you will behead me!"

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, thinking to himself: The constant brainwashing for so many years is still useful. It seems that they are quite eager for military achievements, but it can be of great use.

It has been six or seven years, and Zhu Xu's spending on the army is definitely more than that on the disaster. If it doesn't work, he will have to kill him!