The ancestral home of the Lin family is Zhangzhou, and later they left Zhangzhou and still left a family to guard the ancestral home locally.
After the death of his two sons and daughter, Mr. Lin was so disheartened that he resigned and went into seclusion, and his family returned to Zhangzhou.
It was only about ten years ago, but today the Lin family is still one of the top local wealthy families in Zhangzhou.
The Lin family has its own ocean-going fleet and its own shipyard. Its main revenue comes from shipbuilding and ocean-going trade.
The former relied on the Lin family's excellent shipbuilding technology, and the latter relied on Lin Chengyu's courage to take the fleet to sea at a young age. It did not squeeze out local business and resources. Therefore, although the Lin family returned to Zhangzhou after decades,
It did not arouse the resentment of the local wealthy families in Zhangzhou.
On the contrary, Zhangzhou's local businessmen, large and small, have also benefited from the prosperous maritime trade established by the Lin family, so they are naturally willing to do business with the Lin family.
In addition, many people in Zhangzhou also know that although the Lin family has left the center of power of the imperial court, the world-famous General Luo is the son-in-law of the Lin family, and the next generation head of the Luo family is Lin Chengyu's nephew. Most people are not sick and do not want to provoke the Lin family.
The Lin family's shipyard was built in a bay by the sea. From a distance, you can see several huge ships parked there, some of which are still unfinished.
Many workers are busy on the ship, and the entire shipyard is noisy and busy but orderly.
Luo Junyao and Xie Yan had already gone to the official shipyard of the imperial court before, where larger and more complex warships were built. Seeing these now, he still couldn't hide his joy and excitement, because the ships he saw before were the imperial ships.
These are all hers now.
Lin Chengyu followed beside him, looked at Luo Junyao with a smile and asked, "What do you think?"
Luo Jun said: "It looks great!"
Lin Chengyu said: "For these ships of yours, the Lin family has not received any other orders for two years. The best craftsmen have been used by you, and they have been even more careful since they started manufacturing. Don't worry... Our Lin family is not like this.
We only started building ships in the past ten years, and the masters are all decades old, and they all say that this ship is stronger and safer than the previous ones."
Luo Junyao smiled and said: "When these ships leave, those orders that were rejected by uncle will come back and beg uncle immediately."
Lin Chengyu also smiled and nodded: "That's right. After all, my uncle took advantage of you. Tell me, what kind of compensation do you want?"
Luo Junyao shook his head quickly and said: "You are my uncle, what compensation do you have? Even if it is a niece who honors my uncle, it will be fine as long as my uncle remembers to continue to give me discounts in the future."
Lin Chengyu heard the meaning behind her words, "You still want to build ships?"
Luo Junyao said: "It's definitely necessary, but don't be in a hurry. Let's test the water first before talking."
Tantai Feng stood aside and raised his eyebrows and said: "You two uncles and nephews had a good time chatting. The Lin family has been hiding it for several years, and now it is finally willing to show it to others. You must let us get on the boat to have a look, right?"
Lin Chengyu was not angry, nodded and said with a smile: "Master Tantai Island, please."
Once on the boat, the feeling is even more different.
On the spacious and huge deck, craftsmen are still making final touches and decorations to the already built ship.
The sea level stretches as far as the eye can see, blending into the blue sky in the distance.
There are seagulls flying on the sea, and there are white clouds in the sky.
Between the sea and the sky, a huge ship is moored quietly on the beach. The beautiful woman on the ship is spinning happily, and her laughter is so clear and sweet that the busy craftsmen can't help but stop their work and look up.
Xie Yan stood aside and looked at the cheerful Luo Junyao with a smile, his eyes focused and gentle.
"Ayan, look, this is my boat!" Luo Junyao jumped up to Xie Yan, raised his face and said to him.
Xie Yan nodded and said, "Well, Shake Yao is great. Congratulations Ya Yao."
Luo Junyao leaned into his arms, put his hands around his waist and said: "When you are not busy anymore, we will take my boat and go to sea together. We will travel around the world to find the legendary fairy islands and treasures!"
"Okay." Xie Yan said softly.
Luo Junyao walked towards the bow of the boat with his eyes crossed, and the two of them stood on the side of the boat, enjoying the scenery of the seaside leisurely.
Tantai Feng followed Lin Chengyu to visit the entire ship, listening to him describe the functions of each part of the new ship and the differences from the original ship.
Tantai Feng also listened very seriously. After listening, Tantai Feng asked sincerely: "Master Lin, will you build this ship again in the future?"
Lin Chengyu understood and said: "Of course, the owner of Tantai Island is interested?"
Tantai Feng said: "Who makes a living at sea and doesn't want good boats? Give me two first."
Lin Chengyu said, "No problem, one boat costs 55,000 taels, and I will give the island owner 50,000 taels."
Ten thousand taels of silver were wiped out at once. Unless the friendship is good enough, you will never get it. But...
"Master Lin, are you too shady? The Lin family's previous ships were only 36,000 taels, the most expensive, right?"
Lin Chengyu raised his eyebrows and said: "Master of Tantai Island, look at the size of this ship, as well as the craftsmanship and materials used. Not to mention, the speed of this ship sailing in the sea is much faster than ordinary boats. It is also equipped with
It has a lot of defensive weapons. If you encounter pirates at sea, you can resist them, or even get rid of the pirates and break out of the siege."
"Ahem... Of course, the owner of Tantai Island may not need this."
Tantai Feng glanced at her sideways, "What do you mean?"
Lin Chengyu said: "No offense, but the cargo capacity of this ship is equivalent to two merchant ships costing 30,000 taels, right? It requires only half as many shipwrights as other ships."
Tantai Feng thought thoughtfully. The size, sturdiness, and speed of the ship are all issues worthy of attention. The number of personnel also needs attention. It is common for ocean-going fleets to be at sea for half a year, and the personnel expenses are naturally also
A lot of money.
In the end, Tantai Feng decided to believe him, "Pay the deposit as soon as you get off the boat, but... if the boat is not as good as you said, don't worry about me falling out."
Lin Chengyu cupped his hands and smiled: "How dare you deceive the owner of Tantai Island? To be honest, our Lin family's fleet will gradually be replaced with new ships."
Only then was Tantai Feng satisfied. He raised his eyebrows and said, "Master Lin is so lucky. This niece of yours is not an easy person."
Lin Chengyu said: "There are no simple people in the Luo family."
Tantai Feng was speechless for a moment, wasn't he? General Luo was famous all over the world, the eldest son Luo was now in charge, and the second son Luo was also very prosperous at the border. The Luo family was really not that simple.
people.
The two people walked out of the cabin and saw the backs of Luo Junyao and Xie Yan on the bow in front of them.
The two of them were leaning against each other on the bow of the boat, admiring the scenery. From time to time, Luo Junyao would smile and turn around to talk to Xie Yan.
Although Xie Yan's expression could not be seen, looking at the way he lowered his head and held Luo Jun's waist with one hand, he must have been extremely gentle.
Tantai Feng felt a little sighing and envious for a moment.
Tantai Feng pondered for a moment and then said to Lin Chengyu: "The Luo family are very powerful, but I still think the regent princess is the most special." After saying that, he passed Lin Chengyu and turned to the other side.
The husband and wife are deeply in love, so she, a loner, doesn't go there to join in the fun.
Lin Chengyu raised his eyebrows slightly, lowered his eyebrows and thought for a moment before nodding, "Indeed."
In the early years, he actually inquired about the niece, but the results were not very good. Even when he sent people to Shangyong to deliver gifts, the little girl refused to see the people he sent. It would be a lie to say that he was not disappointed, and he could only
You can comfort yourself with the fact that your child is still young.
He was at sea all year round, and it was relatively late when he received the news that his niece had married the regent. However, his brother-in-law Luo Yun frequently showed off his daughter's well-behaved and sensible nature in his letters, which made Lin Chengyu surprised but also deeply relieved, feeling that the little girl had finally grown up.
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Later, Lin Chengyu was really shocked when he received a letter from Shang Yue.
He was not shocked that his niece had given him such precious drawings, but that he was shocked that a little girl had such vision and ambition.
It was not until the Mid-Autumn Festival last year that he actually met his niece, whom he already knew after many years.
At first sight, Lin Chengyu felt that he and his niece would be very compatible.
Sure enough, they really hit it off.
If he were not Luo Junyao's biological uncle, I'm afraid the regent would have kicked him out of Shangyong long ago.
After coming out of the shipyard, the group returned to the Lin family's ancestral home together.
The Lin family's ancestral house occupies a large area and is a typical Zhangzhou-style mansion with a history of hundreds of years. However, not many people live in the house now, and the only one who can be called a serious owner is Lin Chengyu.
Now the arrival of Luo Junyao and others has made the previously empty house a little more popular.
Back at the Lin Mansion, Lin Chengyu was dragged by Tantai Feng to discuss buying a boat. Luo Junyao and Xie Yan had nothing to do, so they took a walk in the mansion. Although they had been here for two days, they had not yet arrived in the entire mansion.
Finished shopping.
Many of the Lin family's servants came back from Shangyong, and they all knew that Luo Junyao was the daughter of their eldest daughter. They treated Luo Junyao respectfully and politely, and became a little closer to her.
"Princess Qi, Mr. Shang is here."
Luo Junyao smiled and said, "Invite him in."
The steward responded. Luo Junyao dragged Xie Yan back and asked, "What do you think Shang Yue is here for?"
Xie Yan said: "Didn't Shang Yue say that he would accept your errand? We won't be able to stay in Zhangzhou for long. He should be here to discuss the following matters with you."
Luo Junyao sighed and said, "I feel a little sorry for the merchant."
"Why?" Xie Yan raised his eyebrows.
Luo Junyao said: "I am a good noble son. No matter how bad things happen, he will be a famous figure in the world. I tricked him into doing business..." Moreover, it was a maritime business. She was afraid that in the future, when Shang Yue returned to Shangyong, her family would not recognize her.
Out of him.
Xie Yan raised his hand to rub her hair and chuckled: "Famous celebrities in the world also need to eat. Otherwise, why do you think so many disciples in Qijian Pavilion are willing to come out with him?"
Luo Junyao blinked. She actually understood the truth, but she was probably influenced by the martial arts in her previous life. She always felt that the heroes never had to think about money. They could easily take out fifty taels of silver to buy a meat bun without giving change.
Xie Yan said: "You are right to ask Shang Yue for help. Doing business at sea is very dangerous. Needless to say, the people in Wenjiange are at least very strong. Unless you encounter something that is difficult for manpower to handle, self-protection is always not a problem.
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"Yeah!" Luo Junyao nodded seriously.
When the two returned to the courtyard where they were temporarily staying, Shang Yue was already waiting inside. Seeing the two of them coming in hand in hand, he quickly stood up to greet them.
"I've met the prince and princess."
"Young Master Shang, you don't have to be polite, please sit down." Luo Junyao said with a smile.
Shang Yue thanked and sat down, and Xie Yan and Luo Junyao also sat down opposite him.
Luo Junyao said: "Master Shang came here specially, but what's the matter?"
"Has the princess seen the boat built by the Lin family?" Shang Yue asked.
Luo Jun shook his head and Shang Yue looked at her with a somewhat complicated look.
He had seen the built ship earlier than Luo Junyao, and had the experience of traveling to various countries with merchants in the past two years, so he naturally understood the benefits of cooperating with Luo Junyao better.
Shang Yue said: "The prince and princess will not be able to stay in Zhangzhou for long. I wonder what the plans are in the future?"
Luo Jun said: "Is this what Mr. Shang thinks?"
Shang Yue said: "My idea is that since the ship has been delivered, I have to make a trip this year to see how it works."
Luo Junyao tilted his head and said: "After all, there is a sea between Zhangzhou and the mainland, so it is not convenient to load and unload cargo. There are no suitable ports near Ningzhou. What do you think of Nanxi Port south of Yuezhou?"
Shang Yue breathed a sigh of relief and said: "I was also about to tell the princess about this. Although Zhangzhou is in the South China Sea, it is separated from the mainland by the sea. It is good as a place to stay in the middle. But if we stay in Zhangzhou all the time, we will
There is really no need to go through more twists and turns when loading and unloading goods. Although Nanxi Port is a little far away, it is much closer to the hinterland of the Central Plains, and it is suitable for collecting and distributing goods from there."
In fact, there is another reason that I haven't mentioned yet. Zhangzhou only has such a large territory, and Zhangzhou people are mostly engaged in maritime business. If they go there, they will force their way in and grab the territory. They have the Regent's Palace and the Luo family as their backers, so they are not afraid.
But it still has some influence on the Lin family, and Luo Junyao wants to call Lin Chengyu uncle.
Shang Yue continued: "I have contacted some merchants across the Central Plains not long ago, and they can provide us with a stable supply of goods if needed. It's just that the cost of shipping to Zhangzhou is too high and the road is troublesome, which makes them a little worried. If it is in
Nanxi Port, even places like Jiazhou and Yizhou, can go down the river directly to Nanxi Port, which is very convenient."
Luo Jun shook his head and said, "Then let's do it."
Shang Yue raised his hand and said yes. Luo Junyao thought for a moment and said, "By the way, has Mr. Shang seen the things I brought to Zhangzhou before?"
Shang Yue said with a smile: "Of course, the things the princess brought are all excellent, but I didn't expect that the princess would actually help people do business."
Luo Junyao said with a smile: "You and Sister Tantai also know each other. I don't believe you don't know that I also have a share in the silk and brocade industry. And those porcelains are the property of Yueyang Marquis Mansion. What about tea... My sister-in-law takes care of them.
State grown.”
Shang Yue naturally knew that these words were just a joke.
But he still picked up the teacup and raised it towards Luo Junyao, saying: "To the princess, to those girls and ladies. I will go and discuss this matter with them personally later."
Luo Junyao raised his tea cup and touched it with him, "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Shang."
