This Northern Song Dynasty is a bit weird

Chapter 70 I'm also going to build a boat

Chapter 70

Most of Bao Zheng's justice is placed on the people of the Song Dynasty, leaving only a little bit for outsiders.

Bao Zheng saw that Lu Sen was full of joy and asked, "Oh, those two serene people are really annoying to Lu Zhenren?"

Following Bao Zheng's questioning, many people around looked at him.

"If I can see something unusual, will Fu Yin Bao believe it?" Lu Sen asked with a smile.

Bao Zheng thought about it for a while, and said in a slow tone, "You don't speak!"

Then he cupped his hands and stepped aside.

This is the second time that Bao Zheng has said 'three words', which is enough to prove that he keeps his distance from the magical power.

Lu Sen chuckled lightly and didn't care.

What kind of character Bao Zheng is, Lu Sen knows more or less, a good official who has his own perseverance, but can also do things flexibly.

Lu Sen stood back next to the Duke of Runan, and further to the side were Di Qing, Cao Yu and others.

These people are all neutral now, they can do and manage political affairs, but they will never get involved in the struggle between the conservatives and the reformists.

Cao Yu walked over slowly and asked, "Since those two Semu people offended Lu Zhenren, do you want to..."

For Cao Guojiu, who was born in Jiangmen, if he was asked to kill two Song people for no reason, even if they were two beggars, he would scold you for being cold-blooded and ruthless and hateful.

Private conflicts of interest are another matter.

But let him kill two Semen without blinking.

Even if you dare to shout in public, you don't have to worry about being mixed up by the officials.

"No." Lu Sen shook his head: "After I saw those things, the matter has changed, it's just that I simply don't like those two people."

"Is this a change of fate against the sky?" Cao Yu asked with a smile.

"It doesn't count..." Lu Sen didn't feel too confident.

Listening to Lu Sen's less confident answer, several people next to him smiled, thinking that the former was really modest.

After that, the early morning went on as usual, and the old and new factions were still blushing.

These days, the broadcast of the video is still going on, but after so long, the people in Bianjing have gradually become accustomed to the almost completely real picture.

I was also used to the thick middle-aged man's voice inside.

People in the market call that kind of voice Xianyin.

People also began to discuss the content of the video, such as the flock of birds that swam the sky, the simple and honest looking king penguins in Antarctica, and some nocturnal creatures.

Especially when the video was projected in a desert, the whole Bianjing city was shaken by the black-footed cat ecology with fierce milk and fierce milk.

The extent is no less than the first time they saw something like a 'movie'.

The reason is very simple. Song people are good cats, and they are very fond of cats.

Every rich family has a cat.

Even Bao Zheng's house has two cats. After dealing with political affairs every day, when he returns home, this cold-hearted iron baker in the eyes of outsiders will cuddle kittens for a while.

Lu Sen remembered that in the court the next day, Zhao Zhen excitedly said that he would send someone to Africa to bring those cats back and raise them in Da Song.

And nearly half of the courtiers support this decision.

In the end, it was Taishi Pang and Bao Zheng who joined forces to suppress the public sentiment among the ministers.

Although the people in Bianjing seem to have not changed much on the surface, Lu Sen, an 'outsider', is very clear that whether it is the civil and military officials in the court, or the common people in the city, unconsciously, they have already had some influence on the world. have a certain understanding.

The world is big.

The world is rich in resources.

There are a lot of borderless lands that are waiting to be developed.

Although only the three envoys have acted in the court for the time being, among the people, undercurrents are already surging.

Whether it is the Spice Islands, the exaggerated animal resources on the African savannah, or the ubiquitous streams of gold and gold in a certain continent, it makes people look greedy.

At this time, the merchants of the Northern Song Dynasty were not too bad, so their enterprising spirit was also very strong.

The main force in catching sons-in-law below the list is actually these wealthy businessmen.

Lu Sen was still watching the play, and after retreating, he was walking on the street back home.

As a result, before leaving the inner city, there was a slightly fat middle-aged man beside him, waiting for him on the way he had to pass.

When he saw him coming, he took the initiative to step forward, bent over and saluted, and said, "Zhenzhen Lu, Xiaomin has been waiting here for a long time, can you show me your face and let Xiaomin take the lead? Please come to Fan Lou to gather."

Lu Sen looked at the middle-aged man and said, "I remember you, one of Fanlou's owners, shopkeeper Li."

"Really Lu has a good memory." The middle-aged man said proudly, "It's a commoner."

"Then please." Lu Sen made a gesture of walking together.

The two went up to Fan Lou, and the acquaintance Fan Lou Xiaoer immediately opened the best and extremely quiet box for Lu Sen, the 'uncle' of the fairy family.

After entering inside, Lu Sen sat down first, and after the shopkeeper Li saluted, he also sat down.

The main reason why Lu Sen accepted the invitation of the other party is that this person is one of the white gloves of the Runan County King, and he belongs to the kind of confidant. When the Runan County King brought Lu Sen to Fanlou for tea, he also casually introduced this person. .

In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was okay for officials and the royal family to do a little business, but if they were completely focused on doing business, they would be looked down upon.

Therefore, loyal people who can help them do business in the dark must be cultivated.

"Manager Li's face is ruddy, and it seems that he is quite proud of the spring breeze recently."

"Don't dare, in front of Master Lu, Xiaomin dare not say that he is proud of the spring breeze." Shopkeeper Li cupped his hands and looked a little nervous: "Xiaomin knows that Master Lu has a lot of opportunities, so he doesn't dare to talk nonsense. This time, I dare to ask Master Lu. Come up, mainly because there is something important I want you to hear."

"Say." Lu Sen poured a cup of tea for the other party and another for himself.

This is a very common action, but Shopkeeper Li seemed a little flattered.

After he took a sip of tea, he said respectfully: "It is said that the three envoys have plans to send a squadron to the Spice Islands, and we people also want to go to the Spice Islands to see if we can catch up with the imperial court. Ship, if it is possible, whether Lu Zhenren can help us talk to the government, there will be a big reward in the future."

Lu Sen thought about it for a while and asked, "Is this what Mount Tai means?"

"Not really." Shopkeeper Li laughed dryly: "It's just a group of us who make do with it and want to get a little cheaper. Of course, we don't want to be hard on it. We should contribute, and we will pay when we need to. Just to get along Eat food."

Lu Sen only believed half of the other party's words.

The King of Runan County is extremely capable of doing business, so it's no wonder that he can't see the profits of the Spice Islands.

It is estimated that as a father-in-law, it is not easy to ask the son-in-law these things.

That's why shopkeeper Li was condemned to come here.

To be honest, Lu Sen was a little happy that the Duke of Runan participated in this matter.

Because the white gloves of the Runan County King, like Shopkeeper Li and others, are not a complete official force.

The white gloves make money, but they will keep part of it on themselves, and the other part will be sent to the real master.

And Lu Sen hopes that the government and the people will work together to promote this matter.

Especially by sea.

With huge profits, they will have more courage to explore the outside world.

And then attract more people to participate in this matter.

form a virtuous cycle.

"Since that's the case, it's better to hit the sun if you choose a day. Let's go to the third envoy to sit now."

After all, Lu Sen stood up.

Shopkeeper Li was taken aback: "In such a hurry?"

"Anyway, we have to talk about things. Two days earlier is better than two days later." Lu Sen said with a smile as he walked, "I don't like to drag things out for too long."

Uncle is really resolute!
Shopkeeper Li followed behind Lu Sen and couldn't help but think so.

The two went down to the Fan Building and went straight to the Third Secretary's Mansion.

When he arrived at the door, Lu Sen reported his identity, and was soon invited into the government office respectfully.

Luo Zhao met Lu Sen at his office.

He was correcting the official document, and when he saw Lu Sen coming in, he got up immediately, clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Lu Zhenren, it's not long since I retired from the court, and we meet again."

Lu Sen clasped his fists and returned the salute: "Come to harass, don't blame Luo Jixiang."

On the side, Shopkeeper Li bent his waist almost to the ground and bowed deeply.

There is no way to do this. Manager Li is a commoner. Seeing Luo Zhao, a fourth-rank civil official, the biggest tax chief, and the third envoy who specializes in managing their merchants, is like a mouse seeing a cat.

In fact, Lu Sen's rank is not high, and when he sees Luo Xuan's plan, he has to give a big gift.

But he couldn't stand Lu Sen's 'compelling' high.

Now who doesn't admit that his magic is successful?
The future may be the master who can become immortal.

Luo Zhao asked Lu Sen to sit down, while Shopkeeper Li could only stand behind Lu Sen.

"Zhenzhen Lu made a special trip to this official's place, but for the Spice Islands?" Luo Yan asked after asking someone to serve tea.

"Of course." Lu Sen pressed the teacup with his right hand, nodded and replied, "I've been thinking about it for the past few days, and I feel that the three envoys alone may not be able to eat such a large piece of land. It would be better to bring some people."

Luo Xun glanced at Shopkeeper Li behind Lu Sen, then retracted his gaze, and said with a smile: "Indeed, the Spice Islands are huge in terms of images, but how much sincerity can this Shopkeeper Li show to cooperate with my three envoys?"

Luo Xu also knew Shopkeeper Li, and even knew that he was one of the chess pieces in the hands of the Runan County King.

Specializes in helping Runan County King to run some business that is not very easy to do.

Shopkeeper Li swallowed his saliva and said, "The [-]-zhang boat Xiaomin and others can ship [-] ships, and the goods transported by the [-] ships will be handed over to the three divisions for handling."

Hearing this, Luo Yan raised his eyebrows and said in surprise, "You guys are willing?"

The Shizhang boat is a large boat, about 34 meters long and nine meters wide.The cargo capacity is no less than 200 stone ([-] tons). If the spices can be transported back from the Spice Islands, the [-] ships of spices will be sky-high!
Just send it out like this, it's really not enough without a little courage.

"It's not a question of reluctance." Shopkeeper Li said humbly, "Without the support of the government and Luo Jixiang, we wouldn't be able to bring back a shipment of spices."

"Hahaha!"

Luo Zhao stroked his beard satisfactorily. He was very pleased with Manager Li's knowledge, and at the same time admired Runan County King.

Shopkeeper Li is so generous that he doesn't believe it without the advice of the Runan County King.

"So the matter is settled?" Lu Sen asked with a smile: "I don't know how the three envoys are in the ocean area, as well as the problems I mentioned before, how are they resolved?"

"It was quite difficult at first." Luo Zhao said proudly: "But when the shopkeeper Li is here, this matter is easy to handle. They have ocean experience, so just leave it to them."

After hearing this, Lu Sen thought about it for a while, and then he felt that there should be no problem in handing things over to Shopkeeper Li.

Because he has also heard recently that the business of the Runan County King also includes shipping.

The three envoys really made a lot of money this time.

Some people help solve the problems of navigation, and even directly 'borrow' boats for them to use.

Originally, there were no less than thirty small and medium-sized ships that the three envoys could mobilize, and fifteen more ships of ten feet were added. At least there was no problem with the carrying capacity.

Almost lying down and earning money.

Of course, the premise is that they can actually reach the Spice Islands and successfully transport the spices back.

"If that's the case, I'll add a leg too." Seeing Luo Zhao so happy, Lu Sen said, "I'll draw the chart later, and at the same time, I'll build a big ship and lend it to you."

Luo Zhao was a little surprised when he heard this, and couldn't help but ask, "How big is the big boat?"

"How about a 200-foot boat?" Lu Sen chuckled. "To start it, it is estimated that there will be around [-] people. It's hard to estimate the cargo volume."

Fifty feet boat?At this time, a ship of ten feet is considered a big ship. What is the concept of a ship of fifty feet?
Luo Zhao and Shopkeeper Li both sucked in the air at the same time.

"So, when Luo Jixiang will send the fleet to set off, and where to set off, you must notify me at least two months in advance." Seeing them so surprised, Lu Sen continued with a smile: "It takes time to build a ship, and it must be Built by the sea, this boat is too big to cross the river."

Of course the two understood.

The bottoms of riverboats and sea boats are not the same.

"As soon as the fifty-foot-long sea ship comes out, it really shows the prestige of my Song Dynasty." Luo Zhao shook his head and said, "No, how can such a large ship of the fairy family be used to transport goods! It is used as a dragon ship, and then used to guard it. The northern sea area is the right way."

"I will deliver the goods first, and I will also give half of the spices to the three envoys." Lu Sen looked at Luo Jixiang with a smile: "Besides, I didn't say that the ship I was going to build was going to be given to the imperial court."

Luo Zhao laughed embarrassingly, he just wanted to use words to run on Lu Sen, let the latter follow his words subconsciously, and say the words that the ship was a dragon ship and sent to the court in disguise.

As a result, Lu Sen was not fooled, and even wanted to laugh a little inside.

Build a big ship and send people off immediately?

impossible!

He pointed to this big ship to bring more spices back, and let the amazing shipping income stimulate the entire Bian capital, and let the Song people know that there is money to be made outside.

After that, Lu Sen and Luo Zhao talked about some details and left.

He went back to Dwarf Mountain, and he and his two wives were you and me.

And Luo Zhao immediately entered the palace to face the saint.

He repeated what Lu Sen said just now, and begged the officials to agree to their three envoys to form a fleet to go to the Spice Islands as soon as possible.

In the Northern Song Dynasty, there was no concept of intelligence secrecy at all.

Any decision made by the court will be known to the whole city in the afternoon.

Even military decisions are rarely conservative.

Not to mention the fact that Lu Sen wanted to build a 'fifty-zhang' immortal family boat.

Luo Zhao came out of the office, and then the news also 'leaked' out.

In less than half a day, the entire Bianjing city also knew about this.

Then... a lot of businessmen came to act, entrusted relationships everywhere, and wanted to buy a few sea ships, and then they would follow behind the imperial fleet.

Even Lu Zhenren is optimistic about the business, of course they will call.

Fools don't follow!
(End of this chapter)

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