Du Mingen nodded solemnly, and then said: "I am a businessman, which is different from the noble scholar. What I pursue is wealth."
"Today I was fortunate enough to hear the young master's description of the whole world. My heart is like a cat's claws scratching. I can't wait to get my wings and go overseas to explore and see something."
Du Mingen didn't mean to blush at all when he said this. In this era, everyone values righteousness over wealth, but he bluntly said that what he pursues is wealth, which made Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jin feel that he was more real. This way
Talents are real people, real people.
Everyone is short of money, everyone needs money, including the emperor of the Ming Dynasty in front of him. He also needs money. The fiscal revenue of the Ming Dynasty for a year is very limited. Emperor Hongzhi has always been strict in frugality and self-discipline, and he is reluctant to wear clothes.
He has good food, good food, and is not even willing to repair the house he lives in. He is very frugal.
Doesn’t Emperor Hongzhi want to live better, dress better, and eat better?
He must be thinking about it, but he doesn't have much money in his hands, and he is also a very self-disciplined emperor, and a good emperor, so that's why he is like this. If he has money, he naturally doesn't have to be too shabby.
The emperor is short of money, let alone ordinary people.
"Mr. Du, you should have noticed that I don't have much money at all. Although I also want to go explore the Golden Continent, I'm afraid there is no way to partner with you."
Liu Jin looked at Du Mingen and said helplessly.
"No, although Young Master Liu has no money, the knowledge in his mind is priceless. You must have Young Master Liu's guidance to go to Golden Continent. You don't need Young Master Liu to pay. You only need Young Master Liu to give you detailed instructions.
Just follow these guidelines.”
Du Mingen is a very smart businessman. He is very advanced in thinking. He knows that knowledge can also be used to invest in shares. He only needs Liu Jin to provide a detailed guide. It really makes Liu Jin feel a little surprised.
I wonder if the other person has also traveled through time from later generations.
"How is this possible? Mr. Du is going to Golden Continent. I will naturally do my best to help and tell everything I know. As for the matter of dividends, forget it."
Liu Jin shook his head repeatedly. He still had to leave a good impression in front of Emperor Hongzhi and not let him think that he was a profit-seeking person.
"No, Mr. Liu must hold shares no matter what. I have always believed that knowledge is priceless. Without Mr. Liu's guidance, going to Golden Continent would be a narrow escape. In the end, it is very likely that everything will be lost."
"From a businessman's point of view, I must bring Mr. Liu with me, and I must give Mr. Liu a certain amount of shares, so that I can feel more at ease."
Du Mingen shook his head again and said very directly.
"Mr. Du is straightforward and refreshing!"
Emperor Hongzhi, who had been silent for a long time, also looked at Du Mingen in a different light. Although Du Mingen only talked about money matters, he acted openly and honestly, which made Emperor Hongzhi feel that this person could still be trusted.
"I also want to go to this Golden Continent to have a look and walk around. Since Mr. Du intends to form a fleet to go to the Golden Continent, then count on me. If you need money, I can provide money, and if you need people, I can also provide people."
After thinking about it, Emperor Hongzhi was also prepared to get involved. Regardless of whether this Golden Continent existed or whether it was really full of gold, he wanted to send someone to take a look, not for anything else but just for the three things Liu Jin said.
To plant high-yielding crops, he would send people to the Golden Continent.
If these sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn can be introduced to the Ming Dynasty, then the Ming Dynasty will no longer have to worry about famine. As the king of a country, he is very aware of the importance of these high-yielding crops to the Ming Dynasty. As long as the people can eat and clothe themselves
Nuan, the legacy of his old Zhu family will naturally last for generations to come.
"Mr. Zhu, please be happy. Now it's up to you, Mr. Liu."
Du Mingen smiled happily when he heard that Emperor Hongzhi was also willing to become a shareholder.
This Zhu Ping looks extraordinary. With his joining, the task of building a fleet will naturally be much easier, not to mention having someone to share the risk with him, which is naturally the best thing.
"You two want to form a fleet to go to the Golden Continent. Naturally, I support it with both hands. I will also write out the detailed guidance required. As for the matter of the shares, let's forget it. As the saying goes, no reward will be given for no reward.
, A gentleman loves money and gets it wisely, so he divides your shares without doing anything. I really can't do such a thing."
Liu Jin looked at Emperor Hongzhi and Du Mingen, thought for a while and still insisted on his own point of view. I can give you guidance, but let it go about the stock split.
Of course, Liu Jin was still very excited in his heart. If he could successfully go to Golden Continent, he would definitely make a comeback. Getting rich overnight was not a dream at all.
But who asked Emperor Hongzhi to become a shareholder? It was so easy to take advantage of this emperor?
"Let's do this. Mr. Zhu and I will each contribute money and effort to occupy four cities, and the remaining 20% will belong to Mr. Liu. Is that okay with the head office?"
"I wonder if Mr. Zhu thinks this is good?"
Seeing that Liu Jin still disagreed, Du Mingen thought about it and suggested it.
"I have no objection. Without Mr. Liu's guidance, it would indeed be more difficult to go to Golden Continent. I don't think Mr. Liu should refuse."
Emperor Hongzhi agreed almost without thinking.
"Well, okay, then I'll be disrespectful, but the 20% of the shares is really too much, so let me just take 10%, and the remaining 10% will be distributed to the crew members heading to the Golden Continent."
Liu Jin general and Emperor Hongzhi also agreed, and they were very happy. After thinking about it, they agreed, but they did not dare to ask for 20%, only 10%.
"Why is this?"
Du Mingen asked somewhat confused.
"It takes a very long time to get to the Golden Continent, and you are drifting in the sea. Life or death is unpredictable. To be honest, you have to do things with your head in mind. We must give everyone an incentive so that the crew can share the fruits of victory.
Only in this way can we stimulate everyone's enthusiasm and gain more wealth."
Liu Jin expressed his thoughts. When Emperor Hongzhi and Du Mingen heard this, they naturally understood what Liu Jin meant. After thinking about it, they both nodded in agreement.
"Then the matter is settled. Let's discuss first how large of a fleet should be formed to go to the Golden Continent. My suggestion is that it should not be too big. Ten ships is the most suitable size."
"If the scale is too big, it will definitely attract attention. After all, the court does not allow private sailing now. If the scale is too small, it will not work. Ten ships is just the right size."
Du Mingen worked vigorously and resolutely. They had just agreed on the shares and immediately started discussing the details of forming a caravan.
"The scale of ten ships is fine, but the ship must be a big ship. The resistance of small ships to wind and waves is too poor. It is best to find Zheng He's treasure ship when Zheng He went to the Western Ocean."
After hearing this, Liu Jin thought about it and nodded.
"The manufacturing method of Zheng He's treasure ships has long been lost. The largest ship now is the Fortune Ship. However, this Fortune Ship is expensive and very difficult to obtain."
"And where our fleet will set off and what equipment it needs to be equipped with, these are also good plans. The plan is to go to the Golden Continent, which is very far away. It is impossible not to make a detailed plan."
When talking about these things, Du Mingen also frowned. Forming a caravan is said to be easy, but it is actually very difficult to do it. There are too many things that need to be done.
"The departure point and the return point are all chosen to be Tianjin Wei. As for the ten needed blessing ships, I will think of a way. I still have some connections, so don't worry about other things. Just go ahead and get started."
Emperor Hongzhi thought for a while and said very grandly. His words also made Du Mingen overjoyed. It seemed that he really hugged a thick leg this time.