In fact, there was no such unexpected incident as Wang Ziteng thought!
When the three merchant ships led by Uncle Xue personally arrived at the sea outside Tianmen, even Prince Teng's city couldn't help showing excitement.
Although the subsequent transportation of goods was a bit more troublesome, it required small boats to unload boxes of goods from the cargo ship and transport them to the shore. But compared to the extremely high profits brought by the goods on the cargo ship, this trouble was nothing.
These goods are all specialties of the south.
When sold in the north, not only are they popular, but the price can more than double, and the profit margin is very large.
"There were no accidents on the way, right?"
The two had met each other when they were young, and there was no sense of strangeness when they met again. Wang Ziteng's attitude was not low, and he had the bearing of a high-ranking official.
When facing Jia Rong, I don't dare to be so domineering. This guy also treats people like food, it's just human nature.
"No!"
Uncle Xue didn't think there was anything wrong with it, it was just as it should be.
The Xue family ranks at the bottom of the four major families, and the other three families still have the money and cannot be strong-willed at all.
Otherwise, why have you always wanted to enter officialdom since your ancestors?
It seems that the imperial court had special restrictions on businessmen entering the officialdom.
It doesn't matter whether you are a small official or a small official in the local area, but if you want to enter some more important official circles, it is extremely difficult.
Originally, the Xue family had entered the dark side of the Daqian royal family, but unfortunately it was ruined by Xue Baochai's father.
Now that the opportunity has come again, Uncle Xue must seize it.
"When the ship left the port, someone came up to question it. After getting enough shares, they left without any intention of embarrassment!"
Seeing Wang Ziteng's expression of confusion, he explained: "After all, it is just a sea-going ship that can approach the sea. It cannot attract the special attention of some powerful forces!"
"Besides, the Xue family has not made much achievements in maritime trade. It has never been touched before. It is impossible to become bigger and stronger without more than five years!"
"At that time, people would have used all kinds of methods. The fleet formed by the Xue family would either be destroyed, or they would have to obey the other party's arrangements and commands!"
There is another possibility that has not been mentioned, that is, the Xue family fleet is likely to be annexed by the other party, and anything can happen at sea.
Wang Ziteng nodded and asked, "The share you mentioned just now?"
"Those are the rules set by the southeastern clan!"
Uncle Xue said calmly: "Every ship going to sea will be given a share of one-tenth to two-tenths according to the value of the goods as a guarantee of safety when going to sea!"
"Otherwise, how could the ship arrive safely at Tianjin?"
"So cruel?"
Wang Ziteng's face twitched and he felt a sharp pain in his heart.
He had just seen that the ships brought by Uncle Xue each carried goods worth more than 10,000 taels. They were just a preliminary test of the waters, so there was no need to make a big bet.
In other words, the money taken away from the three sea-going ships alone was at least three thousand taels of silver.
In the story of Red Mansions, Wang Xifeng dared to write a letter to Chang'an Jiedushi under the banner of Lian Er for three thousand taels of silver and took the initiative to hand over the clues. It can be seen that three thousand taels of silver is definitely not a small amount.
What's more, is this just the minimum standard?
If Uncle Xue had not successfully arrived at the sea outside Tianjin with three ships, Wang Ziteng would not have had much reaction.
But at this time, three sea ships arrived successfully. It was obvious that the risk was not as great as he imagined. Wang Ziteng's mind naturally changed immediately.
Just as Jia Rong said to him, this is a very stable and profitable way to make money.
At this time, Wang Ziteng had already regarded this financial path as an important resource for the rise of the Wang family. Naturally, he was very unhappy about the Southeastern big family extracting members' money in eleven or even twelve numbers, which was almost like extracting his money.
In just one moment, he completely fell in love with the powerful Southeast clan that controlled Southeast sea trade.
Just thinking that every time a ship from the Xue family comes over, whether it is starting from the south or returning to the south, it will be severely exploited by the other party, it makes me feel bad.
Of course, from Wang Ziteng's perspective, he could see that with the Xue family setting an example, Jinmen Seaport was likely to experience explosive development.
As long as it is managed properly and the Tianjin Sea Port develops to a certain level, it will be a solid political achievement.
Wang Ziteng is only in his forties now, and is in the prime of life. Naturally, he wants to go further, and it is best to join the current eyeliner.
Silk, the more I think about it, the brighter the future becomes, and my heart is so excited that I want to look up to the sky and scream.
At the same time, I have a little more recognition and fear for Jia Rong of the Ning Mansion, who is secretly manipulating the situation. This guy's vision and knowledge are too great.
Jinmen successfully received a large amount of goods transported by sea ship, and Jia Rong, who was in the capital, quickly got the news.
Some came from Uncle Xue through the Xue family channels, some came secretly from someone sent by Shi Ding, and some came from Wang Ziteng on his own initiative.
He also didn't expect that things would go so smoothly without any twists and turns, which was a good thing.
After all, Tianjin Shipping has had a good start. Everyone believes this.
In addition, his series of layouts for Tianjin began to take effect immediately.
With Wang Ziteng in literature and Shi Ding in military affairs, as long as it is managed properly, Jinmen is likely to be the new core of the four major Jinling families.
As long as the two of them can firmly control the power, the Jia family will be able to continuously send talents there after learning from this place.
A bustling and noisy Jinmen can absorb an absolutely astonishing number of talents, and it can also provide numerous government positions.
That’s what core territory and private territory are.
They are all our own people, top to bottom. Even if Wang Ziteng and Shi Ding are later transferred due to other reasons, the newly appointed officials must cooperate honestly, otherwise they will just be ignored.
As for the court, there are only one or two core representatives. There is no need for everyone to rush in. They can advance and retreat freely.
In addition, if Jinmen develops well, it will also be very helpful and influential in boosting Daqian's national strength.
Jia Rong can also use this to gain more dynasty luck, which can be regarded as killing multiple birds with one stone.
If his efforts are not in vain, when it comes to fruition, it will definitely shock the entire capital.
Today's minds are also very funny. We obviously have quite abundant resources in our hands, and we can completely ignore the court and do it ourselves. However, we still haven't realized this yet.
Although he is a referee in the court, he is faced with noises and fights every day, so how can he think about anything else?
I am afraid that some courtiers and forces would like this, otherwise why the fight not only does not gradually subside, but even shows signs of getting more intense, I really think that the courtiers are too busy every day...