Three days later, Fang Jun transferred a group of capable men from the Fang family's caravan to Suzhou to set up a stall in Rudong County and began to purchase kelp and promote it to the world...
The people in Rudong County are completely crazy!
The kelp that has been used to feed pigs for generations actually has miraculous medicinal effects? Even the old god Sun Simiao said that this thing that grows in the sea can prevent big neck disease, so it must be true! What a pity. After so many years, Things that no one eats can still have such uses.
Of course, the most important thing is that this thing can actually be sold for a penny per pound!
Don’t think it’s too little, you have to know that throughout the middle and early stages of the Tang Dynasty, the purchasing power of Kaiyuan Tongbao was very strong. And there are a lot of kelp, as long as there are rocks in the sea, you can get as much as you want, as long as you can You can catch it!
Royal Bank borrows money to buy a boat, and then goes out to sea to fish or fish for kelp...
The right rhythm to make a fortune!
The common people are grateful, and they are not stupid. This loan and the purchase of kelp are all real benefits brought by this prince! So when the navy pulled anchor and set sail, the entire seaside was full of After hearing the news, the people came and sent baskets of seafood and native products to the boats to express their gratitude.
But the navy soldiers all refused.
"Navy military discipline prohibits you from accepting gifts from the people without authorization, so folks, please take them back."
"Are you kidding me? We believe that the troops will not steal things from the common people, but this is what we voluntarily give to the Marquis and the soldiers. How can it be the same?"
"Sorry, other troops are other troops. Our navy has strict military discipline and does not take anything away from the people! If you violate military discipline, you will be severely punished! Dear fellow citizens, your sincerity and gratitude will be conveyed to the Marquis next time, but everyone Have mercy on me, I really can't accept it..."
The soldiers almost collapsed and almost knelt down and begged.
Military discipline must be recited every day. Among them is that no one is allowed to collect a single needle or thread from the common people at any time, anywhere and under any circumstances!
According to the severity of the Marquis, who is tired of living and dares to violate military discipline?
But the people came voluntarily to send relief supplies, which can be called the "food pots and pulp" in ancient times. They couldn't rush them, and they didn't dare to collect them. The soldiers who were responsible for receiving the people were so anxious that they had their heads full. sweat……
In the end, they still refused to accept it. Sun Chengen, who came after hearing the news, persuaded the people to stop, and the navy successfully set sail.
Countless warships raised their sails on the sea, riding the wind and waves, all the way south.
On the warship, Liu Rengui looked at the patient who was gradually disappearing from sight on the shore, and wondered: "This is because the people voluntarily thanked the Marquis for coming to work for the army, but the Marquis refused to accept it. Isn't it a bit unkind?"
Fang Jun stood in the cabin with his hands behind his hands, looking up at the chart hanging on the bulkhead, shaking his head and saying: "Rules are rules, if they are broken once, there will be another time. This time the people came to work voluntarily, so What about next time? Today you can accept people's supplies with peace of mind, but tomorrow in times of crisis, you will forcefully confiscate people's supplies without any scruples. You have to remember that the reason why our navy is so powerful is that we dare to say that we are proud of the world. Such big talk as crossing the seven seas does not rely on infinitely powerful firearms or warships galloping like galloping horses, but on discipline, iron-like discipline! Military orders are like mountains, and even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire in front of you, you have to charge forward without hesitation. Only then It is an army that is invincible and invincible! Without iron-like discipline, no matter how powerful the army is, it is just a piece of scattered sand. When the wind is favorable, it will be victorious in every battle, but in adverse circumstances, it will fall apart and be defeated like a mountain!"
Liu Rengui deeply agreed.
It’s not that he doesn’t know this truth. Since ancient times, which tyrannical army has not relied on strict military discipline to dominate the world? He just thinks that so many people are so enthusiastic, even if they accept the labor of such people
Materials are not a big deal.
But after listening to Fang Jun's words, he knew that "a embankment of a thousand miles is destroyed by an ant nest" and that military discipline cannot be relaxed at all.
Liu Renyuan on the side was worried. He was concerned about Huating Town.
"Your Majesty has handed over the position of chief steward to Zhang Liang. The man and the Marquis have been in deep trouble. Now that they have the upper hand, they will definitely turn Huating Town into chaos and take revenge."
Speaking of which, Huating Town is Huating Town, and Canghai Road is Canghai Road.
But in fact, the distinction is not that clear.
Canghai Road itself has no territory or area. Even the Yamen is located on the land of Huating Town, and Huating Town is all the fiefdom of Fang Jun. It is difficult to distinguish between them. If we strictly follow the rules, since Fang Jun
After handing over the duties of Canghaidao, it is completely possible for Canghaidao to move out of Huating Town and find another way out.
But Fang Jun just didn’t do that...
Xue Rengui echoed Liu Renyuan's words: "Yes, Mr. Hou. That Zhang Liang will definitely retaliate, and he will definitely be against Mr. Hou everywhere. It's okay for you to say that in Huating Town, that guy is just a clown and can't make any waves. But now you are here
On the sea, how could Zhang Liang give up? Why not submit a report to the imperial court and ask the imperial court to move the Canghai Road out of the boundaries of Huating Town and choose another place as a place to garrison troops, which would save a lot of worries."
Nowadays, Xue Rengui is no longer the cautious person he was when he first joined the navy. With the improvement of his status and the increasing importance of Fang Jun, he dares to express his own opinions. Even when he disagrees with Fang Jun, he does not mince words.
I have to say that everyone’s concerns are actually very reasonable.
But Fang Jun himself has other plans...
"Let him stay in Huating Town. Canghaidao is still too weak now. The imperial court has limited energy and cannot expand Canghaidao to the required scale. In this case, there must be someone who contributes to Canghaidao, right?"
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The autumn wind in the East China Sea in October has suddenly begun to blow, and the cool wind is rustling, and it has gradually begun to feel like an autumn cold. However, in the Western Regions in October, it is a scorching autumn day. Although the temperature drops sharply at night and the chill is deep, it is still hot and golden during the day...
It is the time of year when grapes are ripe.
After the Gaochang Kingdom was conquered, the Tang Dynasty built a new city in the northeast of Gaochang City as the seat of the Anxi Protectorate. At the same time, the Xizhou Governor's Office was placed here, which became the political center of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions.
Guo Xiaoke, the governor of Liangzhou, the governor of Anxi, the governor of Xizhou, and the commander-in-chief of the Xizhou Road march, sat in the new governor's mansion built this year with donations from local merchants, frowning and looking at the family letters in his hands. This time of year in the Western Regions is the best time of the year
Second only to the cold winter, "autumn air is crisp" does not mean the environment is comfortable. The autumn sun shines brightly all day long, but no rain has fallen for several months. The climate is hot and dry, which is unbearable.
People are just like grapes. If they are hung up in a ventilated place, they will dry out in three or two days...
Guo Xiaoke is forty-eight years old this year, which is a good time for him to be in the prime of life.
A pair of thick eyebrows full of murderous intent, a rectangular face that has never smiled all year round, and is strict and reserved. The strong body is wearing a royal blue uniform, with the collar at the chin open because of the heat, and there is a hint of dignity in it.
The points are fierce.
After a long while, Guo Xiaoke slammed the letter in his hand on the table in front of him, frowned and gnashed his teeth, yelling: "Fang Jun, you are going too far!"
The officials in the hall looked at each other, wondering why the most powerful figure in the Western Region could get so angry...
And when they heard him insulting Fang Jun, all the officials jumped in their eyes.
Although Fang Erlang is no longer in the Western Regions, his influence that has been passed down shows his unparalleled strength all the time.
In the entire Xizhou territory, more than 80% of the grapes will eventually be sold to the Fang family company and the Dong Datang company controlled by the Fang family, and almost all the wool is purchased by the Dong Datang company.
It can be said that the entire Xizhou economy is in the hands of Fang Jun...
Such a capable person should have a mutually reinforcing relationship with the Protector and Governor in front of him. After all, cooperation will benefit both sides. No one can swallow such a huge industry by themselves, so cooperation is the best way.
Of course, the secret transactions were unknown to the officials, but in fact it was not that secretive. It can be seen from the fact that the shopkeeper of the Fang family and the shopkeeper of the Dong Datang Company came in and out of the governor's house from time to time.
But now this Chief Protector actually insulted Fang Jun?
Some people with evil intentions look at each other and their thoughts come alive.