Xu Wanghai was slightly startled, and his smile gradually disappeared.
Then he said in a deep voice: "I wonder what Master Wei meant by talking to the common people about this?"
Wei Shilei said: "Today's court has changed a lot, and the atmosphere has changed... Just like the sea today, merchants see huge profits from spices, but those in power see hidden worries. I want to use trade to
The name, and the fact of conducting investigations, make the country on the other side fear power and be virtuous, and sincerely pay tribute... This is not a one-person thing, does Mr. Xu think so?"
Xu Wanghai forced a smile and said, "Common people can't understand what Lord Wei means."
Wei Shilei said: "You really don't understand?"
Xu Wanghai lowered his eyes and whispered: "The common people really don't understand."
Wei Shilei nodded, stood up, cupped his hands and left.
Xu Wanghai had a complicated expression for a moment.
Yes, he knew that there was a difference between superiority and inferiority. If he forced him to go, he would have no way to refuse, but this young official may still have an innocent heart and used a very gentlemanly method...
Just because he didn't force him to go, or even said it explicitly, and just had a casual confrontation with him, he was at a loss.
But he really doesn’t want to go to sea anymore.
When he was young, he was high-spirited and not afraid of death at all. All those experiences were accumulated bit by bit in the wind and waves, almost dying.
But the last time, he really almost died.
When he was struggling in the wind and waves, he made up his mind never to go to sea again. Anyway, after so many years, he had saved enough money, so he changed his mind and opened this shipyard on the seaside.
At this time, Wei Shilei, a gentleman whom he considered "retaining a pure heart", was walking slowly on the road.
The person next to him asked in a low voice: "Go and look for him at his house?"
"No need," the sesame-filled little eyelash girl said calmly, "In less than half a month, he will give us what he and we want with both hands."
He no longer works as a sailor, but he still stays at the seaside, and even named his shipyard Longwangbao Shipyard... He misses those days, and he is not old now. Give him a reason, and his ambition will be like a flame.
In the blink of an eye, there will be a prairie fire.
Why should he be in a hurry? Wouldn't it be better to let him take the initiative?
So Wei Shilei continued to be busy.
The Dafu ship named Qiming was launched into the sea. Carefully selected sailors and a group of newly trained navy officers boarded the ship and sailed away from Dinghai County.
It wasn't until the boat left the shore that Xu Wanghai breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't expect that he would actually let him go and not force him to get on the boat.
But while he breathed a sigh of relief, he also felt a little disappointed.
Is he just testing? Is he still not sure that he is the old Dragon King? Or is he a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers and feels that he is not needed at all and can sail on the sea unimpeded?
What a nonsense! You can’t do anything with your mouth!
Xu Wanghai was anxious and angry.
At this time, the new navy who suddenly went to sea was vomiting. Wei Shilei himself was also seasick and vomited, but he still did not give them the pills. It was not until two or three days later that everyone got used to it, and there were only some troubles.
The severe case was not cured yet, so I was given pills, and everyone was very grateful.
The rest of the time went smoothly, and there were no strong winds or waves. The Qiming only briefly sailed offshore for about ten days before turning back.
After Wei Shilei came ashore, he saw Xu Wanghai walking around the beach very casually, with his hands behind his back, as if he had encountered him by accident, and came to say hello.
Wei Shilei also handed it up the steps: "Mr. Xu? Do you want to come and see this lucky ship?"
Xu Wanghai looked at him. The young man smiled as warmly as jade. Xu Wanghai sighed and said: "Common people... I am willing to do a small service."
So he carefully inspected the Qiming.
Another half month later, the Qiming went to sea again. Xu Wanghai changed into a new suit, took the starboard that he had worn out and boarded the ship in high spirits.
Starting from Jin'an Mansion, they first went to Jilong, which is now Taiwan.
Then continue south to reach Champa, also known as Champa.
This is a small country most visited by maritime merchants, and the Champa rice grown in Daqing today originated from here.
Then return via Mancajia, Java, and Boni.
Bo Ni is rich in dipterocarps, and among these small countries, the Bo Ni people are obviously the most accustomed to interacting with them. Many people on the beach can speak very blunt Chinese and can trade skillfully. Then Wei Shilei used silk to trade with them.
I traded a lot of dipterocarps and also ordered some coconut wine.
But in general, these countries are not as strong as Daqing in terms of strength or technological level, so they are not a threat.
It was already winter when we came back, and this trip took more than three months.
After getting off the boat, Wei Shilei even joked with Xu Wanghai, "When I get off the boat, I won't be able to walk anymore."
Wei Shilei didn't have any airs, and after a few months of getting along, no one cared much about etiquette.
Xu Wanghai also smiled and said: "The big ship is okay, it's very stable. When the small ship goes out to sea, people who get off the ship are shaking and stumbling together, as if they were drunk."
There was a mother and daughter waiting eagerly on the shore. As soon as they came out, they saw it.
The woman said: "It seems to be going well! Your father is quite happy!"
The girl didn't answer, but looked at the boy with her eyes wide open.
The young man who was just seventeen years old, with clear features, starry eyes and a smile on his lips, was born to be a sight to behold.
The two of them walked over while chatting and laughing. When Xu Wanghai saw them, he stood still and said with a smile: "Sir, this is my wife, and this is my daughter."
The woman hurriedly saluted, and Wei Shilei returned the salute with a smile: "You two are polite, then Uncle Xu should go back first, I have to take people back to the guardhouse."
Xu Wanghai responded with a smile, and then he left with the others.
Xu Wanghai couldn't help but admire: "You are so young, look at this person's magnanimity! This Lord Wei is really successful. He keeps everything in his mind, and here and there... he doesn't care about anything.
It’s not easy to be delayed.”
The woman said: "Is this the younger brother of the God of Wealth?"
Xu Wanghai said helplessly: "You know the God of Wealth! This man is a descendant of the Diwei family, the number one scholar in the Sixth Yuan Dynasty! He is both civil and military! I haven't taught anyone the star-pulling technique for many years, but he saw it himself
See, when you realize yourself, you are truly smart and capable!"
The young lady next to me couldn't help but asked: "Is he really smart?"
Xu Wanghai glanced at her and said half-jokingly, "Smart is really smart, and good-looking is really good-looking... But Miaomiao'er, we are separated from him by a huge chasm. Don't forget about others just because they are modest.
identity!"
Xu Lingmiao's face turned red and she said, "Dad, I know, I was just asking casually."
Xu Wanghai nodded and without saying anything else, he talked to his wife about what he had seen at sea this time.
After a while, Wei Shilei sent someone to give him some silver coins, spices, snails, purple clams, clam shells, etc. as a reward for inviting him to go to sea. He was very considerate and beautiful.
Wei Shilei really didn't pay attention to this young lady.
He is basically a political creature. He has a gentlemanly demeanor and a smile. He is semi-permanent and has a slow response to this aspect.
After he returned, he wrote a long letter, telling his brother-in-law about the matter in detail and asking him to keep it secret and not tell Tang Shijin.