Fan Shuang is also a good chatterer: "I heard that the Yangshan Islands are rich, what other good things are produced on your island?"
"Grain, oil, weapons, honey, fishery products, and various cash crops." He Lingchuan downplayed, "Actually, we mainly do port and cargo trading business, and the products come second."
He really didn't exaggerate this statement. The geographical location of Yangshan Islands and Blade Port is superior, but Blade Port is too small. After He Lingchuan brought in the big business of Mou Guo and Bejia, many caravans and fleets liked to go there.
Anchorage, docking and transshipment in the islands.
Yangshan is a big place, where you can eat, drink, play, and enjoy the island scenery.
As a result, the logistics and freight business will naturally prosper, and the island's business and real estate will also prosper. The land that He Lingchuan has been holding on to for a long time is now starting to be sold at a higher price.
Fan Shuang couldn't help but exclaimed: "I didn't expect that the influential man who investigated the case of the elixir would now become a wealthy businessman on the sea!"
This is what he said. He Lingchuan smiled: "Where can I get rich? It's just that there are many people under my command. I have to lead them to make a living. Alas, you don't know how expensive food, rice, oil and salt are when you are not a family! It's better to be in Lingxu City back then.
, one can live a carefree and happy life alone.”
Fan Shuang asked again: "What business does Brother He want to start in Shanjin?"
"Brother Fan is interested in this?" He Lingchuan asked casually, "Any good tips for me?"
Fan Shuang waved his hands repeatedly: "You're talking about giving advice, kill me! Brother He is a straightforward person, and I will also open the skylight and speak frankly."
When the tea came, He Lingchuan took a sip first and said, "Rinse your ears and listen."
"Our country has always been paying attention to the situation in Shanjin. Recently, the Seven-Road Allied Forces attacked Bixia with great momentum. Brother He's Yangshan Islands also surfaced behind the Situ family and became famous..."
When he reached this point, He Lingchuan raised his hand to interrupt: "It is true that he is famous, but the term 'behind the Situ family' is inappropriate."
"how to say?"
"Doing business with the Situ family is serious business. Every transaction is settled clearly." He Lingchuan put down the tea cup, "I am just a businessman. Wherever there is money, there is no need to hide behind others."
The Yangshan Chamber of Commerce only does business and does not fight;
Yangshan Chamber of Commerce is kind to everyone.
This is the sign he must set up in the Golden Plains now.
Is He Xiao denying that he was supporting the Situ family? Fan Shuang's eyes moved slightly: "After the seven-way coalition got, oh, bought Yangshan's food and grass, they really defeated Bixia."
He Lingchuan couldn't help laughing: "How many factors determine victory or defeat? Timing, location, leaders, allies, equipment, luck... These can all affect the situation of the battle. How do you know that it must be the food and grass that does the trick? Yang Shancai sold it to the Situ family.
How much food and grass? The total is less than three to fifty thousand taels. If we were in Lingxu City, this little money would not be enough to buy a small courtyard in the center of the lower city."
Fan Shuang opened her mouth to speak, but He Lingchuan spoke first: "Besides, it seems that the Yao Kingdom has also sent food to Bixia, why don't you see Bixia counterattacking back?"
He said "send" rather than "sell", referring to Yao's direct support to Vixia.
"Bixia has also purchased grain from our country." Fan Shuang could only say, "Brother He, don't worry, our country has no intention of questioning, and sent me here to contact you. It just wants to see if our country and Yangshan can do the same.
Business."
"Of course!" He Lingchuan smiled, "Yao Country is rich and has abundant supplies. We can exchange our needs with Yao Country, which is a win-win situation. If nothing else, can you sell me some of Yao Country's good horses?"
Yao State controlled some of the best horse farms on the plains and almost monopolized the war horse business.
"I will go back to China and tell you. I think it won't be a big problem." Fan Shuang said immediately, "I can take Brother He's list of needs back."
He Lingchuan readily agreed.
When it comes to negotiation, the first step is of course to discuss what everyone needs so that we can find the direction of cooperation.
Fan Shuang worked very hard during this negotiation and even brought a lot of samples.
The chaos of the Yangshan Islands into the Shining Gold Plains certainly attracted the attention of the Yao Kingdom. Fan Shuang seized the opportunity to come forward, and as an "old friend of He Island Lord Lingxu", he was given the task of sending an envoy to Situ's territory to contact He Xiao.
When old friends meet, there is a certain amount of affection.
Otherwise, when will he, a mere official who manages documents and books, get the chance to get ahead?
The samples he brought included candies, spices, cheese, cloth, medicinal materials, nuts, etc. The variety was so rich that it couldn't fit in a large box.
Spices and candies from the Golden Plains often appear on cargo ships received by the Yangshan Islands. They are loved by dignitaries in Bejia and Mou, but only Yao has specialized in large-scale cultivation and has guaranteed quality control.
One of the nut candies was mixed with mustard and pepper flavors. Whether it was He Lingchuan or the two monkeys, the first time they tasted it they frowned and felt a spiciness rush to their foreheads. But after they got over it, they ate more and more and stopped eating at all.
Can't come down.
Because the seasoning ratio is very good, this was the first product that He Lingchuan decided on.
"There are still many good things in Yao Country." It is not easy for a country to be stable and prosperous for two hundred years in the Golden Flash Plains.
They discussed a few more things, and He Lingchuan picked up a piece of silk cloth. It felt soft and smooth but not silky, and there was a mark printed on the corner of the cloth.
"This is?" mark, or this emblem looks a bit familiar.
Fan Shuang thought he was asking about fabric and introduced enthusiastically: "Isn't this material good? It's light and soft. It's very breathable in summer and won't make you sweat and stink easily."
After that, he asked for a cup of hot water and put the cloth over the mouth of the cup.
After just a few breaths, white steam began to evaporate through the fabric.
"It's really breathable." He Lingchuan asked about the price. It was surprisingly cheap, only 10% of silk. As a qualified businessman, his first reaction was to ask, "Can it be produced?"
"There is no problem. From raw materials to textiles, our country is already a very mature technology."
He Lingchuan was curious: "What kind of raw material is this?"
Fan Shuang touched her palms and laughed: "Bamboo."
"Bamboo?" He Lingchuan understood, "Bamboo fiber cloth? Any bamboo will do?"
The Yangshan Islands are also covered with bamboos, but making clothes is difficult, costly and uncomfortable to wear.
"It stands to reason... but our country's specialty bamboo, called white bamboo, is relatively soft. After soaking in special potion, the outer skin becomes soft and easy to tear." Fan Shuang picked up a piece of bamboo cloth and
"I haven't researched how to make it specifically. But Chinese people like this material the most for summer clothing. It is also easy to fix and can be dip-dyed at will."
"It's not worth shipping it to a distant place. After all, you can't sell it at a high price." Ocean merchants prefer products with higher unit prices and smaller volumes. He Lingchuan pondered, "But Yangshan Islands and Blade Port will like it very much."