However, what Wang Dehua never expected was that within a few days, businessmen from Zhenjiang Prefecture came over, carrying a ship full of grain, which was also a sea-going ship.
Wang Dehua also felt that although the businessman who came here also respected him, he definitely did not respect Zheng Sen as much as he did. He had a feeling that this businessman seemed to want to please Zheng Sen very much.
They even stated that the food did not need to be disembarked, and the ship could be transported directly to the capital by sea. This would save them a lot of trouble.
Of course Wang Dehua knew that this was definitely not Zheng Sen's fault. How could this young boy have such great abilities? The only explanation was Zheng Sen's father, the Fujian deputy general.
He was very surprised by this. Someone far away in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, could actually influence this place. This ability was truly unimaginable.
Because as far as he knew, even those aristocratic families would generally lose their influence after leaving the local area. This place is definitely very far away from the southeast coast of Fujian! However, the influence is still so great!
To be honest, Wang Dehua was full of curiosity about Zheng Zhilong right away. However, he only met him once last time, and then he disappeared. I don’t know if he went back or hid behind the scenes.
In the next few days, similar businessmen came to visit one after another. Among them, there were those from Yingtian Prefecture, Tongzhou in the south of Yangzhou Prefecture, and even those from Suzhou Prefecture and Songjiang Prefecture.
One thing they have in common is that they have no requirements for price. They will take whatever the court gives them and they will not bargain.
Wang Dehua also found that Zheng Sen seemed to have become more sophisticated in his work. Regarding the purchase price, he followed the process, respected their co-organizers, and did not treat the businessmen badly. It was completely different from Zheng Sen's previous performance.
In this regard, Wang Dehua naturally knew in his heart that Zheng Zhilong was definitely guiding him from behind. From the looks of it, Zheng Zhilong seemed to be very proficient in doing business. His way of doing business was obviously a long-term solution!
Just like that, as time passed, Wang Dehua became more and more curious about Zheng Zhilong.
On this day, the agent he sent out to find out Zheng Zhilong's background finally came back.
"What, he was a pirate before?"
"What, he is the Sea King on the southeast coast of the Ming Dynasty?"
"What, a ship has to spend thousands of gold to buy its flag to ensure its safety?"
"..."
When Wang Dehua heard the report from his subordinates, he was not only shocked, but also shocked!
At this moment, he finally understood why Zheng Zhilong was so confident! He even understood why Long Live Lord would let the hairless Zheng Sen take charge of this Jiangnan procurement!
What a great guy, with such strong strength, I have never heard of him in the north.
Even when I arrived in Jiangnan, I had never heard of the name Zheng Zhilong. If I hadn’t gone out of my way to inquire, I would have never found out about Zheng Zhilong!
After a long time, Wang Dehua finally came to his senses. He couldn't help but sigh with emotion. The Ming Dynasty was so great that it was like a crouching tiger, hidden dragon!
What a big salt merchant is nothing compared to Zheng Zhilong!
Whether it’s money or power, there’s a huge difference!
Thinking this, he was suddenly shocked again.
A sea tyrant like Zheng Zhilong was actually managed by the Lord Long Live. It only took Zheng Sen to make Zheng Zhilong such a powerful force be used by the Lord Long Live.
This method...
Is this really the long-lived man I was familiar with before?
At this moment, Wang Dehua was a little confused. Today, it really became strange.
When he was confused, Zheng Sen suddenly came over.
After hearing the report, Wang Dehua, who had never gone out to greet Zheng Sen, unexpectedly came to the door for the first time. He greeted a Jinyiwei general with the dignity of a factory official in the east; or in other words, he greeted a Maoist with the dignity of an old man who had been in officialdom for many years.
There are no boys who have grown up; or in other words, they are co-organizers to greet the chief official.
In short, no matter what outsiders think, Wang Dehua just went to welcome him!
Zheng Sen was a little surprised by this, but when he came to his senses, he still respected Wang Dehua according to what his father taught him, and told Wang Dehua his purpose of coming with humility.
There are six shiploads of grain, two shiploads of dried sweet potatoes and flour, one shipload of cotton, and one shipload of iron materials. Is it time to set off and take the sea route to the capital?
In addition, he also suggested that if they purchase the yamen, it would be more convenient to move it to Haimen in Yangzhou Prefecture.
Although they were all asking for opinions, Wang Dehua also heard it. Zheng Sen, that is, Zheng Zhilong, felt that this was the best thing to do!
In this regard, he did not put on airs, but said to Zheng Sen in a friendly manner: "You are in charge, and these decisions are your responsibility. Our family has no objection!"
What he said was actually the same as what he said before. However, the tone was different and the meaning was completely different.
In the past, it actually meant being indifferent, just to see you make a fool of yourself; but now, the same words mean to obey!
This does not mean that Admiral Dongchang's price has dropped, but that Wang Dehua understands that he is no longer favored by the emperor. If he wants to continue to maintain his current power, he must do what the emperor has told him to do.
Now, if the Zheng family can do this well, why doesn't he cooperate?
He knows clearly which is more important, the face or the inside!
Zheng Sen was actually surprised at Wang Dehua's change of attitude. Of course he knew it was his father's ability. So, he said to Wang Dehua: "There are so many goods transported by sea. To prevent safety, I want to mobilize two Fujian marine waterproofers."
A warship escorted me, I wonder what the factory will do?"
This was given by his father. If he wanted to clear his name in the future, he would have to behave more appropriately. Although he had already sent an order to send two warships back north, this process still had to be followed.
When Wang Dehua heard this, he naturally had no objection, and it didn't cost him any thought or energy anyway.
He agreed, and naturally there was no problem with the Ministry of Revenue and the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
So, when they arrived at Haimen, they saw two warships of the Fujian Navy waiting there, led by Zheng Sen's fourth uncle Zheng Hongkui.
Just like that, the twelve ships set off to the north in a mighty manner.
After Zheng Zhilong intervened, Jiangnan procurement became extremely smooth.
In the past, the reason why procurement was difficult was because Dongchang broke the rules and encountered resistance from everyone in Jiangnan.
However, Zheng Zhilong's intervention broke this resistance and allowed those engaged in maritime trade to come forward and start transactions with the purchasing yamen first.
Not only the price is fair, but also delivered in cash!
The money obtained from the inspection has been spent, who can get it back again?
If so much money is earned by others and you watch it, will you lose if you don’t earn it?
With someone taking the lead, the originally unorganized resistance naturally collapsed, and everyone wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make some easy money!
No one has trouble with money!
As for Dongchang's bad rules, I won't show off my wealth like those big salt merchants. Even if there are such people who confiscate their homes again, they probably won't get their turn first!
Based on this idea, Haimen's purchasing office became lively.
When Zheng Zhilong, who was hiding in the dark, saw him, he stopped staying in Yangzhou Mansion and returned to his own territory.
Before leaving, he specially arranged for some people to stay in the capital and send back first-hand news from the capital at any time.
In addition, he naturally has an explanation for his son, which is nothing more than to follow the rhythm in front of him, don't worry about other things, don't be distracted, just do the things in front of him, and do what the emperor has told him.
He will also follow up on the maritime merchants from Fujian and Guangdong provinces after he returns. After that, there will also be shipping supplies from Nanyang.
In short, there is no need to worry about other things, he, the father, will arrange it.
Zheng Sen naturally agreed to this.
The benefits of being a rich second generation are reflected in this matter.
Finally, Zheng Zhilong also said to Zheng Sen: "Write down everything in Jiangnan in detail, including the situation you encountered at the beginning and my situation, using the secret notes given to you by the emperor.
Do you know that I have the right to report it to the emperor?"
As soon as he heard this, Zheng Sen was a little confused, and immediately said with a little worry: "Dad, you are the deputy commander of the Fujian Army, and the emperor knew about your coming to Yangzhou..."
He originally wanted to say that it was not good, but he immediately remembered that his father had already gone to talk to Admiral Dongchang, and the emperor would definitely know.
So, he quickly changed his words and said: "The Dongchang side will definitely report it to the emperor, so there is no need for the child, right?"
As soon as he heard this, Zheng Zhilong wanted to beat his son, but after thinking about it, his son was still young after all, and he didn't care about him much before and didn't teach him this aspect, so he patiently said: "The emperor will definitely know.
Yes, but there is a big difference whether you report this matter or Dongchang reports it, you know? Regardless of whether Dongchang reports it or not, in short, you must report it."
At this point, he thought for a moment, then changed his explanation and said: "In short, if you have any ideas, methods, etc., don't hide them from the emperor, you know?"
Zheng Sen was stunned for a while, but he was not a fool. After thinking for a while, he understood the meaning, and quickly nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, Dad, the child understands what to do!"
When Zheng Zhilong saw him, he was still a little worried. After thinking about it, he said to him again: "When I go back, I will ask your mother to come over and see if my son has made progress and has a promising future!"
When Zheng Sen heard this, he was very happy. What he wants people to know most about his current achievements is his mother!
But he didn't know that Zheng Zhilong was still worried. He was afraid that at his age, if he had too much influence, he would float, which is a common problem among young people, so he was going to let his mother watch over him. Because as his son, he listened to his mother the most.
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After repeated warnings, Zheng Zhilong finally left.