Steam Daming: Stop calling me to supervise the country

Chapter 189
"What happened to the Ming army these past few days? Why do they come to shoot artillery every day, or they bombard the artillery indiscriminately."

"Who said it wasn't, that cannon is too terrifying, and the city wall will collapse if it goes on like this."

"Do you think we can beat the Ming army? Look at the cannons and those warships by the harbor last time. You didn't go there at that time. It was too scary, especially the fastest one with a black painted golden dragon. A warship with a pattern of seven or eight muzzles facing the shore is an indiscriminate bombardment, if it hadn’t run fast, I’d be dead.”

"Do you think we have a chance to win this battle?"

The rebel soldiers of the Lei Dynasty who were guarding the city in Qinghua City sighed as they watched the slowly retreating Ming army on the somewhat broken city wall.

Since Zhu Zhanchang arrived, it has always been this kind of fire-covering style of play. It does not contact you directly. If you want to fight back, you must first pass through the firepower network woven by a dozen cannons.

Moreover, once the rebel army wants to fight with you, the Ming army will retreat, and the rebel army will not dare to chase for fear of traps.

In the past few days, the Ming army lost artillery and ammunition, but there were almost no casualties. Some people died on the rebel side.

But did the Ming army care about this ammunition and artillery?
The weapons workshop of the Guangdong Fan Division has been put into production, and it is continuously firing thirty or forty guns every day, and it is no problem to continue to fire for a few years.

Fighting is about supplies, and without the support of a strong national power, it is impossible to consume.

The one who is guarding the city in Qinghua is Li Li's clan brother: Li Hung.

This is a man who is not tall but has fierce eyes. At this time, he scratched his head. Facing the attacking mode of the Ming army, he scratched his head and sighed and there was nothing he could do, and now the strength in Qinghua City was not enough to organize a counterattack.

He lost hundreds of people in the port battle a few days ago, and now he has no choice but to defend.

"Damn the Ming army." Li Xun scolded, he is still waiting for Li Li's reinforcements, and when the reinforcements arrive to launch a counterattack against the Ming army.

Now, the rebels in Jiaozhi have been fighting for almost a year because of the war. The people of Jiaozhi are miserable, and there are frequent conflicts in various places. It is certain that they will not be able to send a large number of troops to reinforce them.

At this time, his clan brother Li Youmin walked up to him with a smile: "Fifth brother, the Guangdong Nan family that used to trade with our Li family has sent someone here again."

"Why can you send someone here now?" Li Hungry was very surprised.

"The Nan family's means in the Guangdong vassal are so powerful. It's not easy to think about it." Li Youmin and others still didn't know that Guangdong had changed.

The two countries are at the stage of war, and Zhu Zhanchang is strictly arresting smuggling in Guangdong, so they have no channel to learn about these things.

Li Hungry smirked: "It's been disconnected for so long, why did you get in touch at this time?"

"People from the original small port came to report that the Nan family landed and brought us food."

As soon as he heard the food, his eyes lit up. Because of the war, the peasants could not grow food properly, and because there was basically no shortage of food in Jiaozhi, the people did not have the habit of hoarding food. In fact, Jiaozhi has fallen into a certain food crisis.

In addition, because of the expedition this year, Li Li was forced to recklessly levy, resulting in the people's reluctance to hand over their food to the rebels.

Large grain-producing countries are now experiencing a food crisis internally.

The Nan family suddenly appeared and brought food, which was a surprise to them.

In the past, Li Youmin and the Nan family had done a lot of smuggling trade, and they made a lot of money each time. Now their appearance has solved the urgent need.

Li Hungry's happy face suddenly flashed a haze: "Send them away. During the war between the two countries, it would be a big crime to cooperate with the enemy."

"Brother clan, now there is enough food to sell to those people in the city, but it can make a lot of money."

Li Hungry, who frowned slightly, waved his hand: "No, not now."

In the past, he and Li Youmin had a lot of troubles about these things. Li Youmin had a good brain and a lot of ways. He was still with Li Youmin back then, but after the rebels rebelled, Li Youmin's character couldn't lead the army, but Li Youmin was not bad, so Li Li let him take the position. .

"Youmin, we are not small businessmen now, we are rebels. In the future, if we defeat the Ming Dynasty, we will be relatives of the royal family. We can no longer be tempted by this petty profit."

"Why did the Daming army say that it would be pushed back when it was pushed back?"

"The war between the two armies must not damage our ambition."

Li Youmin and Li Hungry broke up, walking to the door and spitting: "Bah, isn't he the son of a slave, who dares to point fingers at me because he is older, really think he can defeat the Ming army?"

There are not many people in the rebel army who have the same ideas as Li Youmin. It is the same in any country. There will always be doves, hawks, optimists, and pessimists. These categories actually have no essence. It's just a matter of making the right choice at the right time.

It's time to fight wars, it's time to make peace and make peace.

That night, Li Youmin brought two followers and rushed to the small port overnight. He didn't care so much, he was sure to earn the money.

In the dark port, the boat was swaying in the waves. The wind and waves were a bit strong tonight. The shopkeeper Li of the Nan family was a little anxious waiting by the small port.

Not far away, the flames flickered, and Li Youmin brought people.

The two met with great enthusiasm: "It's been a long time since Mr. Li has not seen you. I thought you wouldn't come to trade."

"How could it be, how could it be, that is, my master passed away some time ago, and the family was busy with this matter, and everything else was delayed. It's not that the new owner let me come as soon as he was in place."

"Oh, so that's true, but it seems that other businesses in Guangdong haven't come for a long time."

"Isn't this also a war? I'm afraid, that's why I'm bold." Shopkeeper Li laughed.

Li Youmin put his arm around his shoulder and said, "You can make a lot of money if you are brave. Those who are timid will starve to death. It's good to be daring. I like you who are daring."

The two exchanged a few words: "Brother Youmin, I originally planned to come over to buy some food from your side, but I didn't expect to hear from the connector that you are running out of food right now when I landed, so I thought no matter what. I have to bring you some food, so I went back to the big ship and brought some food to you."

"Thank you, thank you, you have to see the truth in adversity. Your relationship with me is definitely better than that of a brother."

Shopkeeper Li continued: "By the way, I forgot to tell you, now that Daming has opened the sea ban, we don't have to sneak smuggling in the Nanjia family. We came by the merchant ship in an upright manner, but the merchant ship is too conspicuous. After all, Jiaozhi and Daming I'm still fighting, and I don't dare to go to the shore, and if someone finds out how to report it to the government, I can't explain it."

"Da Ming opened the sea ban?" Li Youmin looked in disbelief. If the sea ban was opened, then trade would be much more convenient.

Although Jiaozhi is a vassal of Daming, it turns out that Daming's taxes on Jiaozhi are much stricter than other places, and maritime trade is not allowed, so they can only travel inland.

"Yeah, I'm going to Palembang this time. I've shipped a lot of silk and ceramics, and I'm sure I can get a good price." Shopkeeper Li smiled, not to mention how happy he was.

"It's a pity that Jiaozhi and Daming are still at war, so they can't carry out normal trade. Otherwise, if this sub-dongfeng sits on it, Brother Youmin will definitely make a lot of money with your relationship and the port."

Li Youmin became interested all of a sudden, took shopkeeper Li's hand and said, "So, anyway, you can go to sea at any time now. You can bring me some food, how about I buy it from you?"

"Oh, it's not that I didn't ship it to my brother. My voyage has already been set. What should I do now if I turn around the cargo of my ship? I can't take it back without selling it, then I will be punished to death. Now, I heard that brother, your food is not hard enough to collect, and you don't have to give me money, as I support you."

Li Youmin first ordered his subordinates to move the food. How much food a boat can bring, it would not be enough for ten stone.

Li Youmin fell into deep thought, since the Ming Dynasty imposed the sea ban, this way must be taken up.

"Manager Li, like this, you send someone back. I need a lot of food here, and iron ore to make swords. I can pay you to buy them, and I will never treat you badly."

"This...this..." Not to mention that a good businessman must be a showman, the embarrassed and hesitant appearance of Shopkeeper Li is real.

"What is this, our relationship, can we still cheat you?"

"It's definitely not. I'm not worried about you cheating me. I can't decide on this matter. I have to go back and ask my boss. The boss is on the big boat. You allow me to go back and ask him what he means."

Li Youmin was an impatient person, and he trusted Shopkeeper Li very much, so he said, "Well, I'll go with you on your merchant ship, just in time to meet your boss."

Manager Li was naturally not good at "rejecting", so he had to take Li Youmin by boat to the direction of the steam warship.

On the steam warship, Zhu Zhanchang looked at the dark sea, and Xiaosheng asked curiously, "Your Highness, will that Li Youmin come?"

Zhu Zhanchang shook his head: "I don't know either, I haven't seen him, it's all the person that Shopkeeper Li heard about, if according to Shopkeeper Li's description, then this person is insatiable and obsessed with money, then he will definitely come. I won't miss this opportunity."

"If he comes, then the strategy can be tried. If he doesn't come, then don't try it. It's still according to the original plan to go to the south bank of Jiaozhi soon, and attack from end to end."

While speaking, a small boat was approaching in front of him, and he lowered the ladder to pick up the person.

Zhu Zhanchang gave Nanzhi a look: "According to the explanation." He was hiding his figure.

After shopkeeper Li climbed up on the ladder, he stretched out his hand and pulled Li Youmin up as well.

Li Youmin looked at the merchant ship curiously. Only two artillery pieces were left on this warship, and the others were temporarily pushed into the cabin, making it more like a merchant ship.

"Your Nan Family's merchant ships are really impressive." Li Youmin lamented that Daming deserves to be rich and powerful.

Nan Zhiwen walked out in a graceful manner, holding a fan in his hand to pretend, the teenage boy Qiang's appearance was really suave.

"Tsk tsk, I really know how to pretend." Zhu Zhanchang sighed from behind.

Xiaosheng said in a low voice, "Your Highness, you have to put on a lot of pretence, and you can't be too casual."

"Why?"

"People rely on clothes, the world always loves elegance, and others will respect them more when they see it."

"But I'm more handsome than him."

"If your Highness wants to say so, it is indeed."

……

When Li Youmin saw such a young Nan Zhi, he felt that young people must be fooled, let alone a young man who looked like a scholar.

According to his experience, most of the young scholars are not good businessmen, they are arrogant and full of literary talents, where would they find intrigue in the business field, let alone bow down for a few pieces of silver.

Li Youmin smiled and said: "After doing trade with the Nan family for so long, this is the first time I have seen the head of the Nan family. I didn't expect to be such a handsome young man. It's really unexpected. It's a pleasure to meet you in Li Youmin. Good luck meeting." Most of the officials or business people in Kozhi can speak the Daming dialect and use the Daming characters.

"This is Li Youmin, Young Master Li, the real descendant of the Li family in Qinghua. For a long time, it was only with the support of Young Master Li that our Nan family's business was able to achieve Jiaozhi."

"I heard the name earlier, I'm lucky to meet." Nan Zhi was a little bit cramped, and he didn't have much experience in business things that he didn't often deal with, but this feeling of crampedness was real.

Shopkeeper Li and Li Youmin explained what they had discussed before, and Li Youmin said, "Patriarch Nan, there is a shortage of many things in Jiaozhi now, such as food, weapons, iron ore, etc. As long as you can supply it, we can all buy it here."

Nan Zhizhi looked embarrassed: "It's just that the two countries are at war now, and smuggling things here is a serious crime of beheading. You have a good relationship with our family. It's okay for me to support you with some food for free, but large-scale trade is still fine."

Talking about business is like a scumbag. Relying on your excellent conditions, if you want to reject it, then welcome it, if you want to promote it first, you have to stop. Sometimes you have to stop in the middle of the process and say that you are doing it wrong, and then go deeper. The introspection, under the urging and comfort of the other party, continued.

Stand up if you want.

Li Youmin persuaded: "You and I communicate with each other, and others will not know. Now goods are scarce in Jiaozhi. As long as we can let the goods in, I have a way, and I will do a unique business in the future, which can make a lot of money."

Zhu Zhanchang listened to Li Youmin's words in the back, and was very satisfied with his people, that is, he wanted this treacherous villain who only has interests and only profit.

"Our Nan family is in business, and we naturally understand the reasoning. The imperial court has clearly ordered us not to trade with Jiaozhi. Guangdong is very strict in investigating smuggling, and the two sides are at war again. One is not good, let alone business. Take it in." Nan Buzhi replied according to what Zhu Zhanchang had explained earlier.

Now it's Li Youmin who wants to trade with the Nan family, but the Nan family doesn't seem to want to do it.

Li Youmin persuaded her with persuasion, but Shopkeeper Li and Nan Zhizhi were one of them pretending to be a black face and the other being a white face. Shopkeeper Li and Li Youmin were also on the same front.

"Master, Brother Youmin used to be the most supportive of our Nan family's business. I think Brother Youmin has something to ask for now. No matter what, let's share some of it for him. The big deal is as it is now. I'll take it there by boat."

The capacity of the boat is limited, and Li Youmin didn't want to make this little money, but the shopkeeper Li was speaking for him, and he said, "I can guarantee the safety of the merchant ships of the Nan family, and there is no problem with the large boats docking."

Nan Zhizhi was embarrassed, and he couldn't remember what to say for a while. This was about to reveal his secrets.

But his embarrassing hesitation was another interpretation in Li Youmin's view.

"Is Mr. Nan worried about our people in Jiaozhi? Worrying about the safety of your merchant ships, or that I will cross the river and demolish the bridge?"

Shopkeeper Li hurriedly said, "I don't mean anything like that. Brother Youmin can definitely be trusted. Our family owner is just worried that it will be a big problem to be discovered like this."

Li Youmin scratched his head: "Mr. Nan, I, Li Youmin, are a rude person, and I don't do so many twists and turns. If you think I can trust me, this matter is going to be messed up, what do you think can be done? Just say it, I can do it. It will never be delayed.”

Shopkeeper Li took advantage of the situation and reminded Nan Zhizhi: "Patriarch, I think Brother Youmin is sincere. If you have concerns, I will tell you if a solution will work."

"You said."

"Brother Youmin find a port where you can stop a big merchant ship like us, but it has to be far away from your Li Li leader. It is said that he is unselfish. We do not dare to provoke small businesses, and then this port will let us Come to manage, you just tell us what you need, I will send it to you regularly, of course, we will pay for the port, which is considered as a lease from us, what do you think?"

Li Youmin thought about it, he could still make a fortune by renting the port. There are so many ports in the city. This thing is worthless, so what is not good to rent.

"Also, Brother Youmin, you have to ensure the safety of our fleet in the port. It's best not to let others know about it. You just send a few people to do business with us."

Li Youmin thought about it for a while, then looked at Nan I don't know: "What do you think of Mr. Nan?"

"me……"

"Patriarch, you agree to this matter. Not only can you help Brother Youmin, but it will also provide another way for the Nan family."

Under the constant persuasion of Manager Li, Nan Zhi sighed and said, "Manager Li, I'm not familiar with maritime trade, you can help me to look at it more. Just do it first, but you must be careful before Be careful."

Nan Zhizhi showed the indecision and helplessness that a young family owner should have, and handed the matter over to Shopkeeper Li to deal with it, which was considered to be the case.

After a few more discussions, Li Youmin asked Nan to wait for him for a day, and he would come back tomorrow night to tell him where the port of handover was located.

Then take the disembarkation and shopkeeper Li returned to the shore.

Under the dim candlelight, the two looked at each other with treacherous smiles: "This little head of your family is inexperienced, and in the future, Manager Li will take care of it. What do you say this time?"

Shopkeeper Li responded with a wicked smile: "Then there is no need to say, do business with Brother Youmin, understand people to speak openly, be happy, let's open six or four, you six and me four?"

"Manager Li is greedy. It used to be eighty-two."

"Brother Youmin, the risk is now greater than before. I convinced our little family owner that it still has to spend a lot of effort, and there are a lot of joints that need to be managed, and then you have a good way, and the amount will be bigger, in the middle we two There is a lot of people taking a lot of money, so small profits but quick turnover." Shopkeeper Li raised his eyebrows.

Li Youmin smiled and pointed at Shopkeeper Li with his finger: "You, you, it's still a pleasure to do business with you, okay, just open on June [-]th, and everyone will make money when this is done."

"That's it, wait for my news tomorrow."

……

After Manager Li came back, Zhu Zhanchang was already waiting.

"How is it, are you hooked?"

Shopkeeper Li said respectfully, "Yes, Your Highness, he feels that the oil and water he draws from it is very large, so he discussed with me about six or four, and he is six and four."

Shopkeeper Li said this matter, indicating that it was not hidden, Nanzhi immediately jumped out and said, "What is the middle pumping water?"

The embarrassed shopkeeper Li said: "They will have two prices, one is the transaction price for public purchases, and the other is the price that he negotiated with us, and the middle price is the oil and water he pumped. , he is eight and two, of course, my twenty percent will be handed over to the Nan family, and the owner of the family will often reward me with a part..."

"Do you still dare to take a cut in business transactions?" Nan Zhi was a little angry, after all, he felt that his family's interests had been violated.

But this is almost a conventional situation, Zhu Zhanchang waved his hand: "This time you can negotiate six or four into a good deal, and your bargaining will make him feel more credible to you, so [-]% of the [-]% has full authority. It's yours, just work hard."

Zhu Zhanchang felt that this shopkeeper Li could still be used. The bottom-level people in the business field were shrewd and sophisticated and proficient in various ways.

"His Royal Highness, Caomin dare not, Caomin can do things for His Highness is already very grateful."

"If you do things with me, as long as you are serious and willing to endure hardships, I will not be able to treat you badly, and you will take [-]% of it."

In Nanzhi's eyes, Zhu Zhanchang's behavior was unacceptable, and it encouraged the habit of the shopkeepers at home to dare to take kickbacks, but they didn't dare to say it.

Will Zhu Zhanchang not know whether it is good or bad?But what does this have to do with my Prince of Zhujiang County? It's just about your Nan family.

……

Li Youmin quickly found Li Hungry here: "Brother, I persuaded the Nan family to send us food, which can be delivered in the long run."

"What? It's not that you are not allowed to contact me. Why did you go anyway? What if it's a spy?" Li Hungry looked surprised.

Li Youmin recounted all the events of the day, then patted his chest and said, "They dare not do business with us, it was me who negotiated with me. Manager Li has been doing business with us for so many years. , I absolutely believed it, the little head of the Nan family doesn't understand anything, so I can slaughter them this time."

"As you said?"

"Brother, no doubt, I can still lie to you? It's not just a matter of a day or two for the Nan family to do business with us, and now all kinds of materials are scarce in the country, you can ask them to bring them except for food. In addition to taking a swipe, you can also make a lot of money.”

Li Hung had done a lot of smuggling business in the past, but now he has done a rebellion, but his will is not firm enough. A pie thing from the sky.

Li Hungry paced back and forth and asked repeatedly, "Are you sure it's really okay?"

"Absolutely no problem, shopkeeper Li and I are brothers and sisters."

"No, still no." Li Hungry was caught in a tangle again.

"Brother, if this batch of food is not available, we won't be able to last for a few days in Qinghua. The food from the south cannot be delivered for the time being. Isn't this just waiting to die? At least this batch of food comes first, what does this mean to us? The downside? With food we can live longer."

Li Hungry rubbed his head. The current food shortage has occurred. At least this batch of food can solve the urgent need. Moreover, the price of food is high, and it is indeed possible to make a lot of money.

"You find a remote port, trade with them, bring only a few people, but don't rent a port."

"If the clan brother doesn't rent the port, the Nan family doesn't look down on such a small business, and the money for renting the port is for nothing."

"Hey, okay, okay, let's solve the current problem first."

"Okay, I'm going to say it right now. It is estimated that a large amount of grain will arrive in a few days, and iron ore. Clan brothers and these people dare to sell anything as long as they have money to make money. At that time, we will have grain and knives. I'm afraid they won't succeed in the Ming army." Li Youmin said enthusiastically.

But is the food sent by the Nan family enough for so many people?Obviously not enough, but will only push up food prices.

Once a lot of things start, you can't stop, interests will drive you forward, and wealth will pave the way for you to go to the bottomless abyss.

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