Han Du looked at the energetic Zhu Biao and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He didn't expect that a storm would change Zhu Biao so much. In the past, Zhu Biao gave Han Du the feeling that besides being kind, he had no opinion of his own.
Although Zhu Biao handled government affairs in an orderly manner, Han Du later discovered that he was following the steps taught to him by Lao Zhu.
There seems to be no mistake in doing so, and Zhu Biao has indeed made no mistakes so far. But this is like Zhu Biao is just the shadow of Lao Zhu. There is no problem now, but what about the future?
In the future, when Lao Zhu is no longer around and things have changed, Lao Zhu's methods are no longer in line with the times. What will Zhu Biao do then?
Without a reference, anyone will be confused and blind.
When Han Du was in a storm, he was in a coma. The highest leader of the entire fleet was Zhu Biao himself. The wind and waves were surging, and the surroundings were chaotic. The sky was not responding, and the earth was not working. At this time, there was no reference. Zhu Biao
The only person Biao can rely on is himself.
He could either step forward and take on the responsibility of the entire fleet, or he could lead tens of thousands of people to perish at sea.
Now it seems that Zhu Biao finally had the courage to stand up, face the storm in front of everyone, and lead everyone through this crisis.
Seeing that Zhu Biao was able to break away from his shackles and come out of his true self, Han Du was very happy.
He sat up with his hands propped up. Faced with Zhu Biao's sneer, Han Du didn't want to say anything. Instead, he asked, "What about our losses? Where are those maritime merchants?"
Zhu Biao smiled lightly and said: "We didn't have any losses. The ship and people are all there. We just lost some worthless things. On the other hand, those maritime merchants lost two ships, and the whereabouts of the people and the goods are unknown."
Being missing on the sea means certain death. Han Du felt sorry for Fu Yong and others for a moment, and decided to give them more benefits when there was an opportunity. They took the risk to follow him to the West. This was
The trust you have in yourself should never let them suffer.
The cost of the goods of the two large ships alone is tens of thousands of guan even according to the price in the capital. If calculated according to the price in the old port, it is as high as hundreds of thousands of guan. The two large ships plus the cargo of hundreds of thousands of guan, plus
There are dozens of missing people, everyone’s pension, etc.
The total sum of these zeros and zeros is enough to make a small maritime merchant go bankrupt. Even a large merchant will have to break his muscles and bones.
Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise. After experiencing the storm, the weather was pleasant with clear skies for several days, and there was no sign of the storm at all.
The fleet sailed smoothly for several days, and Yu Da reported to Han Du: "
Lord Marquis, we can reach Ceylon in two more days of sailing."
"Well." Han Duzheng and Zhu Biaotangding were sitting on the bow of the ship, looking up at Yu Da and asking, "Are you sure? We are on the sea, and the most important thing is to determine the course."
"Confirmed." Yu Da nodded heavily, "Don't worry, Lord Marquis. The general has personally tested it several times and it's accurate."
Han Du nodded, "That's good. Send the order to the fleet to march towards Ceylon. Also, call Hader."
"Yes, Lord Marquis." Yu Da replied, bowed to Zhu Biao and Tang Ding, then turned and left.
"Why did you call Hade here?" Tang Ding raised his eyes to look at Han Du and asked after Yi Da left.
Handu smiled and replied: "Had has been to Ceylon several times. He knows the situation in Ceylon better than we do. We are about to arrive in Ceylon, so we must make some preparations in advance."
"What do you think, Your Highness?" Han Du asked Zhu Biao with his last words.
Since Zhu Biao rushed to the front in the storm and led the fleet out of the storm by setting an example, he has been recognized by the navy officers and soldiers. In the past, the navy officers and soldiers respected Zhu Biao because they respected his status as the Crown Prince. But now the navy officers and soldiers
To respect him is to respect his courage to fight the waves and face the storm.
Let's put it this way, if Zhu Biao wanted to command the navy before, he had to get the military talisman from Han Du. But now he has been recognized by the navy officers and can command the navy without the military talisman.
Zhu Biao sat there, the sun shining so brightly on him that he almost couldn't open his eyes. Seeing Han Du raise his head and look over, Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, "It's okay to ask. If you know yourself and the enemy, you can fight a hundred battles."
Soon, Harder came and greeted the three of them one by one.
Han Du said directly: "Had, we are almost to Ceylon. Are you familiar with Ceylon?"
"Familiar." Hard bowed directly and replied: "Your Majesty Marquis, Hard has stopped in Ceylon several times and is very familiar with everything there."
"Then please tell me about the situation in Ceylon in detail." Han Du casually ordered, then picked up the tea and took a sip.
"Yes." Hader first bowed in response to Han Du, then lowered his head and recalled for a moment, then said: "Back to Your Highness, the two marquises said that Ceylon is also called Ceylon Mountain Country. This country is famous for its mountains.
Famous, it is a large island close to the mainland. Since there is a long strait between Ceylon and the mainland, every time I pass through Ceylon, I will stop there to rest."
Han Du nodded, and then asked: "You always stop at Ceylon Mountain Country to rest, so does Ceylon also have a port?"
Harder immediately smiled bitterly when he heard this, shook his head and replied: "There is no port, it's just a beach and bay. But the advantage is that you don't have to pay taxes to Ceylon, but the disadvantage is that you have to do everything yourself. Fresh water needs to be brought to the island by yourself.
Go up there and load it up, and the food needs to be exchanged with the local people.”
"Oh? What do you exchange with the people in Ceylon, and what do they like?" Handu felt that the information mentioned by Hard was more important. The Ming Dynasty Navy also needed to rest and replenish fresh water and food. Fresh water is available in Ceylon.
You prepare it yourself, but you also need to exchange food with locals.
"Linen." Harder replied calmly. He spread his hands and curled his lips and continued: "Of course, they would prefer cotton cloth from the Ming Dynasty. The Ceylonese people have no weaving technology at all, and ordinary people among them only
They can hang leaves on their bodies. Therefore, cloth is an urgent need for them. Every time Hade goes to sea, he has to bring some worthless linen with him in order to exchange it with these Ceylonese people."
Handu felt relieved when he heard that Ceylonese people liked to exchange cloth the most. Although most of the goods brought by the merchants out to sea were porcelain, silk, spices, and sugar, they still brought a small amount of cloth with them. When they sailed out to sea, they used cloth.
It is better to use it as ballast stone than stone.
Han Du saw Hade's flattering look and knew that the reason why he was so naughty was because he wanted to use the power of the Ming Navy to help him find his goods so that he could have money to go back and pay off his debts.
Han Du thought for a while and decided to let him see the carrot first, then said: "Had, as long as you sincerely serve the Ming Dynasty, I will return all your goods to you after you find the pirate's lair."
After Hard heard this, he was instantly shocked by the huge surprise. He initially sought refuge with the Ming Dynasty Navy, thinking that he could get rid of the control of the pirates and survive. When the three pirates were captured by the Ming Navy, the pirates' ships
He was also defeated by the Ming Navy. After his life was saved, he was worried about the debt he owed in Hulumos. The debt he owed in Hulumos was enough to make him bankrupt in an instant.
After making up for this shortfall, even if he returns to Horumos, he will only change from the rich businessman he was before to a poor man with nothing.
Therefore, let him ask three questions in Handu
When a pirate hid the goods somewhere, he made up his mind and wanted to use Han Du's relationship to return the goods that the pirates had robbed to him.
Moreover, from Hader's point of view, his idea is really not a whim. The Ming Dynasty and Hurumos have different languages. Since the Ming navy wants to go to Hurumos, it is essential for him to be proficient in both sides.
The man of language. Although he was more than one merchant who came to the old port from Khrumos, those merchants all had goods to buy and sell, and it was impossible for them to come to help the Ming Navy. He was the only one who could help the Ming Navy.
Childe Harrold alone.
However, due to the terrifying strength of the Ming Dynasty navy and the noble status of Han Du and others, Hader did not have the courage to make the request. Originally, he wanted to wait until he found the pirate's lair before making the request to Han Du. But after he learned about the Ming Dynasty
After the empire became a celestial kingdom, it had to let go of this thought.
Because in Hard's view, since the Ming Empire is so powerful, he happened to meet the future emperor of this empire and the two marquises. What kind of opportunity is this? This is enough for him to become a nobleman, and even
It's an opportunity to become a Grand Duke.
As a businessman, Harder's best and favorite thing is to maximize profits. With such a good prospect, he didn't even mention his goods. As for him who has no goods, what should he do when he returns to Horumos?
?This can’t be difficult for Hader. Wouldn’t it be better if he didn’t get off the ship? Among his creditors, who can rush to the warship of the Ming Navy to collect debts from him? At most, they can divide his manor, shops and other properties
That’s all.
But as long as he can climb the big tree of the Ming Empire, those who occupy his property now will be spit out for him twice as much in the future.
But no matter what Harder thought, he never expected that the Marquis would actually offer to return the pirate's hidden goods to him after finding them. Since this was the kindness of the Marquis, Harder had no intention of doing so.
Without refusing, he directly put his right hand on his chest and bowed in thanks: "Thank you so much for your kindness, the noble Marquis. Childe Harold is willing to be your loyal servant."
It's not that Harder doesn't know that His Highness the Crown Prince has a higher status, but he feels that his request to be His Highness the Crown Prince's servant may not necessarily succeed. Relatively speaking, asking Han Du has a greater chance of success.
Does this mean he is his servant? Han Du looked at Hard and originally wanted to refuse. But then he suddenly thought that Hard knew many languages and could be regarded as a talent. If he could let him
Taking refuge with the Ming Dynasty in Hulumos will also be of great benefit to the Ming Dynasty.