Zhao Gongming heard that tea is also grown in Yizhou, Japan, Nanyang and even many places in the West. If our tea road is cut off in the future, we can also consider purchasing from them.
The cost of sea transportation is low, and their demand for tea is very small, and the locals don't drink tea much, so the price must be relatively low.
If that doesn't work, we can also send people to establish a tea production base there, grow, pick and fry it ourselves. This will not only lower the cost, but also ensure long-term and large supply.
"I remember there are tea leaves on Paradise Island." Baili Qingyun suddenly said, "Anyway, I saw a lot of tea trees in the mountains."
"Oh? Really? Let's go to Paradise Island someday when we have time." What Xiao Chen wants to see may not necessarily be tea trees.
"Master, that Ren Tiantang is not someone I want to be with. I think you should try to have as little contact with her as possible in the future."
Zhao Gongming only learned about what happened when Xiao Chen and the others passed by Paradise Island on the way. Although Xiao Chen did not say clearly what happened between him and Ren Tiantang, from his hesitant tone, twinkling eyes, and Shangguan Qi
In Ji's sarcastic tone, Zhao Gongming had already sensed the truth.
This man is really good at everything, but he is too romantic and lustful. You said that Ren Tiantang is already in his forties and you don't...
But Ren Tiantang is indeed a famous beauty, one of the seven famous flowers, as famous as Ouyang Cui.
Therefore, even though he is not young, his charm is definitely still there, and he is particularly attractive to young people like Xiao Chen.
It's excusable, but you can't do this!
"Old Mr. Zhao, you are overthinking. The relationship between me and her is pure friendship." Xiao Chen blinked his eyes and said, "She is very powerful in Nanyang. If we have a good relationship with her, it will be good for us.
It will be beneficial in the future.”
"Whatever I say is good." Zhao Gongming didn't want to go any further. He was well-versed in the world and knew that there was an old saying, which is to encourage gambling but not prostitution... Of course, Ren Tiantang is not a brothel girl, but the meaning
That's pretty much it.
"It's okay to take a trip. I'll go with you later if I have nothing to do." Shangguan Qiji said, "Anyway, there are so many ships now, and it's very convenient to go back and forth."
A lazy person like Shangguan Qiji took the initiative to travel across the ocean with Xiao Chen and worked tirelessly. Guess why?
While chatting, we arrived at Shunfeng Mansion. The guard at the door couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Xiao Chen. Damn it? Why does this guy look so similar to our boss Yanyun? His skin is just a little dark... This is Xiao Chen.
They dried it along the way.
"Is Fu Yan here? Hurry up and get him out to greet me!" Shangguan Qiji said, patting his belly.
"Oh, is this Dean Shangguan? The last time my eye was injured, it was you who helped me heal it with your own hands. I'd like to say hello to you first! Mr. Fu is here. I will go in and report!"
However, the guard recognized Shangguan Qiji and stepped forward to give him a thousand blows.
"It's nonsense. Why are you welcoming us if you are your own brothers? We can just go in." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Sir, are you..." The guard said he was not sure yet.
"What the hell, have your eyes been cured? You know the fat man, but you don't recognize me, the boss?" Xiao Chen was happy when he saw his brother. He took out a big piece of silver from his arms and threw it to him, "Brothers, take it.
Let’s buy a drink.”
"Thank you, boss!" When the brother took the money and saw that it was twenty taels, he immediately beamed with joy. No need to ask, it must be our boss Xiao Chen. He is the only one in Yanyun County who can be so generous in appreciating talents!
It was still midsummer when Xiao Chen and the others left, and it was already early autumn when they came back. The weather in autumn was hot and stuffy, and the air felt so stagnant. People were bumping into each other along the way, and they were all sweating profusely.
dripping.
Especially the fat man, who looked as if he had just been fished out of the water, with every step being wet.
So I didn't feel too strange when I saw Fu Yan, Ye Baiqing and Qian Yunfei sitting shirtless in the courtyard from a distance.
The strange thing is that Fu Yan and Qian Yunfei actually got into an argument. They slapped the table and stared, as if they were about to take action without saying a word. Ye Baiqing intervened to persuade them, but they couldn't stop it.
"What are you two arguing about?" Xiao Chen was even more happy to see the three of them. Although they separated not long ago, they still felt so friendly.
Oops, the boss is back! The three of them quickly got up and came over to greet him.
"Hahaha, fat brother, are you so sentimental?" Ye Baiqing looked at Shangguan Qiji who was dripping with sweat and laughed.
"Go away! I'm hungry and thirsty, prepare food and wine quickly!" Shangguan Qiji sat down on a bamboo chair, but because his body was too fat, the chair broke into pieces.
He jumped up and covered his buttocks and screamed, "Damn Fu Wanchun, you are a dignified prefect's yamen, what kind of broken chair did you make!"
Everyone laughed loudly. Fu Yan also asked Xiao Chen to come into the house. Xiao Chen said to pull him down. It was going to be too hot. He could take a shower and change clothes later and sit outside.
"This old man and this little brother are..." Fu Yan didn't recognize Zhao Gongming and Ouyang Yunyi, the old and the young.
"Our Zhao Gongming, are you Fu Wanchun?" Zhao Gongming cupped his hands and said, "Wan Chun is really good at both civil and military affairs. You will govern Shunfeng City into Fengyang City!"
"Oh, Eunuch Zhao!" Fu Yan was taken aback and hurriedly returned the courtesy, "Wan Chun is extremely rude, please forgive me for bowing."
"Brother Fu, you don't recognize me, but I recognize you." Ouyang Yunyi said with a smile.
"Little brother, you are..." Fu Yan looked confused.
"I am Yunyi, Ouyang Yunyi." Ouyang Yunyi said.
"Oh, why is it you!" Fu Yan was surprised and happy. He rushed over and hugged him, "You were still a little baby when I left the Ouyang family, but you have grown up in the blink of an eye!"
"Hey, Brother Fu, what are you talking about? You were just a baby at that time, not even older than me!" Ouyang Yunyi said with a smile.
"Old Boss Zhao, Bai Qing, you know, this brother is Qian Yunfei." Xiao Chen pulled Qian Yunfei over, "He is now in charge of our Yanyun County's shipping matters, and he is my transportation captain."
"Eunuch Zhao, I have heard of his name for a long time. How lucky I am to see you today." Qian Yunfei bowed deeply.
"Yunfei is a hero. Our family has admired him for a long time... How big is the largest merchant ship we have now? How much material does it have? How far can it go?" Zhao Gongming only said a polite word and then started to care about business. He knows the wind well.
It is no exaggeration to say that the shipping of Shunfeng Port is now the lifeblood of Yanyun County!
"Okay, okay, Zhao, can you calm down for a while? First, take a shower, change clothes, eat, and chat while eating!" Xiao Chen quickly interrupted him, otherwise he would never finish.
I took a cold shower, put on clean clothes, and felt refreshed.
Fu Yan wanted to arrange a seafood dinner for everyone, but a few people refused. He had been eating fish every day on the boat, so it was serious to get some beef and mutton quickly!
Xiao Chen asked Fu Yan and Yunfei what were you two arguing about just now?
Everyone is blushing and has thick necks!
We are all brothers, why can't we talk to each other properly if we have something to say?