The sea? There are endless resources in the sea. This is something everyone knows, but in addition to the natural resources, there are countless treasures in the sea, and there are endless legends...
During the Song Dynasty in China, commerce was unprecedentedly prosperous. Before the introduction of high-yield crops such as sweet potatoes to China, the peak of China's population was not in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, but in the weak Song Dynasty!
During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the population was only about 40 to 50 million, while during the Song Dynasty, the peak population was 70 million. This shows the population growth brought about by commercial prosperity. The prosperity of the Song Dynasty's commerce can also be reflected in the population.
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The merchant ships of the Song Dynasty could depart from the coast and go north to Japan, North Korea, Fuyu and other countries along the coast, and go all the way south to Ryukyu (Treasure Island), Hainan, the Philippines, Nanyang, India, pass through the Strait of Malacca, and arrive at
Europe, and even Africa.
With the prosperity of commercial trade, there were countless ships along the coast, loaded with silk, porcelain, tea, etc., arriving in foreign countries to exchange for gold, ivory, spices and other valuables.
Although the shipbuilding industry at that time was different from today, even now, many maritime accidents still occur, not to mention the environment at that time...
Countless merchant ships loaded with goods went to sea, were hit by storms, and finally sank into the sea amidst the roar of nature...
Traveling on the sea is dangerous, but the huge profits from maritime trade still attract countless merchants. They buy ships full of goods, bring hired sailors, bodyguards, and compasses, and go deep into foreign countries. When they go, they are full of tea.
, silk, porcelain, gold, ivory, jewelry, and spices when they came back!
Countless ships encountered storms after setting off or when returning, causing shipwrecks and loss of life, and a large amount of wealth was lost in the sea...
In fact, it’s not just China, it’s the same in Europe and the United States. Columbus’s discovery of the New World caused a craze for navigation. The wealth of the Americas always attracts Europeans to take risks...
In the later colonial era, it became even crazier. Countless cargo ships loaded with gold and silver traveled across the Atlantic between America and Europe. Countless ships were hit by storms and sank into the sea, and the treasures were buried!
There are even many legends about pirate treasures in the West, such as the crazy Skeleton Pirates, the legendary Black Pearl and Captain Jack Sparrow, etc. The wealth they accumulated throughout their lives is also hidden on a certain island or in a certain sea area.
corner of...
In short, there are countless treasures in the sea waiting for people to discover...
"The sea? Mr. Tang, actually, I have been paying attention to the sea for a long time. I want to get a salvage boat and go to the sea to salvage sunken ships. However, our Chinese laws do not seem to allow private individuals to salvage, and the things salvaged also belong to the state...
..." Young Master Tang said a little depressed.
"It's simple. China's laws don't allow it. Tingting is not from Xiangjiang. You can get a boat and anchor it in Xiangjiang. The laws of Xiangjiang allow private salvage. Then you can salvage anywhere on the high seas.
, everything you get is yours, just don’t forget to pay some taxes in Xiangjiang..." Mr. Tang smiled.
"Is this okay?" Young Master Tang was speechless. It seems that no matter how strict the law is, there are always rules that can be circumvented...
As the saying goes, there are policies from above and countermeasures from below. It’s nothing better than this...
"Why not? As long as you don't break the law. Besides, Xiangjiang is also a part of China. Our country implements one country, two systems. The ships you register in Xiangjiang are also Chinese ships. You can even salvage ships within China's territorial waters.
, as long as you can obtain the consent of the local government," Mr. Tang said with a smile.
"Well, it can still be like this. Originally, I was thinking about getting a boat to go to the Atlantic Ocean to have a look. There is countless gold there." Young Master Tang said.
"The Atlantic Ocean? Well, there are many treasures there. It's a pity for our Chinese ships. In the past trade, silk, tea, and porcelain were the bulk of the trade. In addition to porcelain, tea and silk can also be preserved in the water.
It must have all been soaked..." Mr. Tang sighed.
"Haha, how can anything in this world be perfect? But for this batch of Mao porcelain, Tang Fei, can you give uncle a set of them all?" Wang Limin licked his face and looked at the car of Mao porcelain, and his mouth was watering...
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"Yes, Tang Fei, look at you, there are 488 pieces of woolen porcelain here. There are a lot of them, and there are many duplicates. Can you give some to uncle? Don't worry, uncle will never take advantage of you.
The price is up to you..." Qi's father also coveted these porcelains...
"You two, are you really embarrassed to ask for something from this junior? Tang Fei, send me a tea set later. It can be regarded as your betrothal gift..."
At the beginning, Mr. Tang spoke seriously about Wang Limin and Qi's father, but the next sentence revealed his true nature. Although he also had seven plates and eight bowls, there were no tea sets in them, which he liked very much.
Tea drinker...
Tang Ruyan was even more anxious and ashamed after hearing this. How could there be such a grandfather in the world?
He 'sold' his granddaughter for a tea set?
"Grandpa, what are you talking about..." Tang Ruyan said quite dissatisfied...
"Haha, you girl, you can't just talk and laugh. Besides, both of you...Okay, okay, I won't say, I won't say..." Mr. Tang was still smiling, but when he saw Tang Ruyan's face full of
Murderous Qi immediately waved his hand...
Tang Dasha knew that he could not escape this time. He had also seen the 488 pieces of Mao porcelain. Some of them were indeed duplicates. The styles and patterns were exactly the same. He collected each piece and kept it.
Just one is enough, and the extra ones can be exchanged...
Yes, exchange it...
Wang Limin and Qi's father want to buy it with money, but that is wishful thinking...
Who is standing here who is short of money?
Money is just a number in the eyes of these people, things are real!
"Haha, Mr. Tang, don't worry, I will definitely choose a tea set to send to you. When I came, my grandpa asked me to say hello to you." Young Master Tang said with a smile.
"Okay, the old chief still cares about me. It seems that I haven't called him for two days. I'll report to him later..." Mr. Tang said seriously.
In the Chinese government, there is such a problem. If subordinates want to chat with their superiors, they have to do so in the name of reporting...
"Hey, Uncle Wang, Uncle Qi, you two also want Mao porcelain?" Young Master Tang chuckled softly.
Wang Limin and Qi's father shuddered at the same time, then looked at each other, and an unpleasant emotion arose...
"Yeah, look at how many of you there are, why don't you order them all?" Wang Limin said softly.
"Of course it's no problem. What's the relationship between us? Uncle Wang, how about I use three small bowls and two plates in exchange for your copy of Zheng Banqiao's "Ode to Bamboo"? Uncle Qi, I also use three small bowls.
What do you think of adding two plates in exchange for the 'Tang Sancai Maid Figurine' in your hand?" Mr. Tang said with a smile.
Three small bowls and two plates are worth about three million based on market price. The value of the two things he mentioned is also about three million...
The exchange of collections is a common situation among collectors. There are too many types of antiques. Some people like porcelain, some people like calligraphy and painting, some people like jade, and some people like swords, etc., but the antiques you encounter are not necessarily
You must like it very much...
For example, if you like jade, you may find a famous calligraphy and painting when you are searching. At this time, you can use the famous calligraphy and painting to exchange for jade from collectors who like calligraphy and painting...
Most collectors have a lot of property and collectibles, but they don’t have much money on hand. Sometimes they fall in love with a collection and don’t have enough money on hand, so they will sell out their collections to withdraw funds.
Hide and hide!
Now the method proposed by Mr. Tang is to exchange collections...
In terms of buying and selling, Young Master Tang is not happy. He will not sell any of his collections. The same is true for Wang Limin and Qi's father, because they are both rich people worth billions or tens of billions.
, there is no need to make a living by selling collections...
"You want to exchange it for Zheng Banqiao's "Ode to Bamboo"? Well, OK, I'll change it. Mao porcelain, although the market price is not high, is extremely rare. I still took advantage of you. When I meet a guy who likes porcelain, you are
If you take one out, he will exchange it for "Bamboo Ode", haha." Wang Limin laughed.
Antiques are priceless in the eyes of those who really like them. The same collection is valued at one million by the auctioneer, but the actual transaction price may be 1.5 million or even two million. Many collectors have encountered this.
Things you like will always make you lose your mind...
"It's strange, Tang Fei. It's not strange that you know that Lao Wang has Zheng Banqiao's "Ode to Bamboo". I know that you have been to his treasure house, but how do you know that I have the 'Tang Sancai Maid Figurine'? You don't
Entered the treasure house in my house..." Qi's father said a little depressed.
He saw the 'Tang Sancai Maid Figurine' at an auction once. He liked it very much and bought it, but few people knew about it. How did Tang Fei know that he had this thing in his collection?
He originally wanted to buy it with money, but now his plan came to nothing...
"Hey, Xiao Qi told me." Young Master Tang 'sold' Qi Yunxiao without any conscious thought...
"What? Qi Yunxiao, you little bastard...'it's hard to guard against house thieves', you kid won't tell me all about my inventory, will you? There are many words on Wucuo Novel Network" Qi's father was also angry, and he even said
Calling his son a 'bastard'...
"Brother Tang, how could you do this? Dad, don't be angry. In fact, you really don't have many things. I went to see them twice and remembered them all..." Qi Yunxiao said...
"Okay, Uncle Qi, when we were discussing collections, Yunxiao said it. You have some collections in your hand. Why are they covered so tightly? Really, you can just say whether you agree or not? There are many novels on the Wuyou Novel Network
Words..." Young Master Tang smiled.
"good……"
Now that the matter has come to this, there is no point in disagreeing, unless he doesn't want Mao Ci...