Doctor of the Great Song Dynasty: In the beginning, Li Qingzhao and Li Qingzhao made a private decis

Xixia was defeated and Liao retreated.

There was no external threat to the Song Dynasty, and Tong Guan quickly led the fleet back.

At Dengzhou Port, everyone is paying attention. Thousands of fleets from the Maritime Silk Road are about to land!Businessmen throughout the Song Dynasty were moved upon hearing the news!

"Back! The fleet is back!"

Countless merchants cheered, and soon, one fleet after another docked, and countless merchants came forward. Some were looking for their own merchant ships, and some were looking for a glimpse of the rare treasures of the South Seas.

However, the first business transaction was not made by them, but by Royal Bank Dengzhou Branch.

Maritime merchants carry a large amount of goods with them when they go to sea. When they return this time, they will definitely bring back a large amount of cash. For this money, the shopkeeper of the Dengzhou branch personally works at the dock.

Whenever a sea-going ship docked, a large amount of gold and silver would be transported back from the ship. The ship merchants went to sea for a year, but they did not expect that the Song Dynasty would have such convenient services.

And they often use flying money, and there is not much resistance to this. At that moment, they deposit the gold and silver in the Royal Bank and exchange it for silver dollars, or directly exchange it for deposits, or remit the flying money to their homes.

"So much money! Shenghai Company can make a lot of money this time."

A group of merchants couldn't help but be envious when they saw the huge amount of money being moved from the dock. It was real money and silver. Just transporting silk, porcelain and other goods from the Song Dynasty was enough for the maritime merchants to make a lot of money.

After the Royal Bank's business was completed, a group of Song Dynasty businessmen rushed forward.

Although gold and silver are valuable, they don't take up much space at all. In the huge sea ships, there are also rare treasures, spices, gems, etc. brought back from the Southeast Asian countries. The businessman's vision is so vicious, every goods brought back They are all worth a lot of money. As soon as they get off the ship, they are immediately robbed by merchants all over the world, and they are often sold at high prices.

"The profit from this trip to Nanyang is at least five times more, and the profit for some goods is as high as ten times!" A businessman smacked his tongue.

"Five times!"

All the merchants couldn't help but take a breath. When Tong Guan went to the East, it was only [-]% of the profit, which already made the merchants of Song Dynasty excited.

Although the trip to Nanyang now takes nearly a year, the profit has increased fivefold.

Five times the profit is almost the same as the overland Silk Road controlled by the Liao Kingdom. However, the goods transported by sea far exceed the transportation of camels, which means that the Maritime Silk Road is far more profitable than the overland Silk Road.

During this trip to Nanyang, thousands of fleets gathered at the seaport. Even the Liao Kingdom was like a thorn in the back, not to mention the countries in the South China Sea. They were in panic. After Tong Guan sent an envoy to express his intention, he breathed a sigh of relief. Naturally, He didn't dare to be disrespectful at all, and he was even more courteous to the merchants of Song Dynasty.

The merchants of the Song Dynasty relied on the high-quality goods of the Song Dynasty, and the merchants who were willing to go to sea were business elites. Facing the commercially backward countries in the South China Sea, they made a fortune and made a fortune. Merchants also carry goods from other countries, and by exchanging goods back and forth, profits are rolling in more and more.

“It’s so profitable to go to sea!”

With a fleet of a thousand ships and a large number of people, it was natural that many secrets could not be kept. The entire Song Dynasty business community was shocked. Such huge profits could not help but make everyone jealous, and they all came forward to find out what happened in Nanyang.

"Septicemia has been conquered. The evil doctor Fan Zheng's evil prescription is invincible. Although he has eaten mung bean sprouts for nearly a year, there has not been a single case of septicemia among a thousand ships." A sailor said with lingering fear.

At this moment, he felt like vomiting when he saw mung bean sprouts. Although mung bean sprouts are a life-saving medicine at sea, who can bear to eat mung bean sprouts all day long at sea? Only when we land can we have fresh vegetables to eat.

"You are also stubborn. If you are tired of eating mung bean sprouts, you can change the taste, such as soybean sprouts, peanut bean sprouts, etc." A merchant said jokingly.

Everyone burst into laughter.

The sailor couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. He couldn't even look at bean sprouts now.

"In addition, among the many countries in Southeast Asia, some knew the reputation of the Song Dynasty and admired the Song Dynasty very much. There were also barbarians who were uncivilized and wanted to rob the Shenzhou of the Song Dynasty when they saw it. In the end, they were defeated by the navy of the Song Dynasty and apologized honestly. compensation………………."

The sailor told about his magical experience in Nanyang, which immediately aroused exclamations from the onlookers, and even made many merchants who dared to take risks feel excited.

Furthermore, now that we have naval protection and mung bean sprouts to prevent diseases, although there are storms and waves, as long as we avoid the typhoon season, most people will be fine.

"Going to Nanyang is indeed a way to make money!" Many businessmen looked at each other and said solemnly.

More people are thinking that going to Nanyang is indeed a way to make money, and if they want to get on this way of making money, going to sea to make Tong Guan is the top priority.

When the goods of the ships were almost delivered, a huge Shenzhou docked, and Tong Guan, dressed in eunuch clothes, walked down the pier.

"Tongguan!"

When all the merchants saw this scene, their eyes suddenly became hot. The reason why maritime merchants were able to earn so much money was indispensable to the hundreds of warships led by Tong Guan.

"Eunuch Tong, I wonder when will you go to sea next?"

"As long as Eunuch Tong gives the order, we will all go to sea to follow you."

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A group of businessmen shouted.

This trip to Nanyang can be said to be extremely smooth. With mung bean sprouts as green vegetables, there was no case of septicemia at sea. And with the protection of the navy, a thousand fleets returned safely. Businessmen pursued profits without too much risk. Many businessmen nowadays There are so many people coming, no matter what, you can’t miss the next time you go out to sea.

Seeing this scene, Tong Guan couldn't help but show a trace of satisfaction and said: "The next time we go to sea, we will set off in five months, but the purpose of this voyage will be the Western Ocean!"

"Go to the West?"

All the merchants couldn't help but exclaimed.

They had already learned from the mouths of merchants and sailors that to the west of Nanyang, there were also the Western Ocean and many countries, including not only Tianzhu and other countries that the Song Dynasty was familiar with, but also the key points of the Overland Silk Road, Anxi, Dashi, and Qin. country.

"As we all know, the longer the voyage, the higher the profit. If you sail to the South Seas, you can get five times the profit. Then the profit of the voyage to the West is probably at least ten times more." A group of maritime merchants pondered in their minds and were suddenly greatly moved.

"Of course, this voyage will take longer, taking about two years, and the cost will also increase from [-] guan to [-] guan!" Tong Guan said next.

"Two years, a thousand dollars!"

The merchants at Dengzhou Port couldn't help but pause slightly.

Whether it takes two years or 1000 million yuan, many merchants are worried.

"We are willing to follow Tong Guan to the West!" One of the first merchants to follow Tong Guan to the sea said without hesitation.He went to sea with Tong Guan, doubling his family wealth every time he went to sea. How could such huge benefits not make him excited?

"I am also willing to go to the Western Ocean!"

Many merchants traveling to Nanyang also responded.

It took nearly a year to sail to Nanyang and back. In addition, the voyage to the West required the help of monsoons, so I'm afraid it would indeed take two years.

Two years is enough time to travel to Nanyang twice, and the cost is increased to [-] guan, which is reasonable.

Moreover, this voyage to the Western Ocean will take longer and cost more, but by gaining benefits from both South and Western Oceans at the same time, the profits will definitely be greater.

Wealth is in danger!
In any era, businessmen from any country are the most adventurous. The Silk Road is not far away, and there are still Hu merchants coming in the face of countless risks. Not to mention, following the navy of the Song Dynasty has greatly reduced the risks. The Song Dynasty Naturally, businessmen would not give up such a good opportunity.

When Tong Guan left Dengzhou Port, he had already collected 60 guan in taxes from his voyage to the West, which directly exceeded the 50 guan from his voyage to Nanyang. This shows how enthusiastic businessmen all over the world are about going to the sea.

When the voyage to the Western Ocean officially begins in five months, there will surely be more ships sailing to the Western Ocean, and it is not impossible that it may even exceed a million ships.

"I've always seen the official family!"

Tong Guan returned to Kaifeng City after a long journey, and immediately received extremely high treatment. Zhao Xu led hundreds of officials to personally receive him in the Taiji Hall.

"Tong Aiqing, thank you for your hard work!" Zhao Xu couldn't help but be moved as he looked at Tong Guan with a frosty face.

"For the foundation of the Song Dynasty, I will not hesitate to die!" Tong Guan said firmly.

Tong Guan appears to be righteous on the surface, but in fact he enjoys going to sea very much. Compared with the boring days in the palace, he is majestic on the sea. Wherever he goes, all the countries in the South China Sea surrender.

If he wasn't a eunuch with no desires or desires, he really had plans to stay in Nanyang and establish himself as king.

"This is the money that Weichen received from selling weapons in Nanyang, totaling 30 guan." Tong Guan then presented the gains from the weapons sales in various countries in Nanyang.

"30 sticks!"

The officials couldn't help but twitch their lips. This weapons trade was too profitable, and they were all weapons that had been eliminated by the Song Dynasty. The tax on a thousand warships only collected 50 yuan, and Tong Guan bought and sold weapons for the weapons supervisor, which was as high as high. Income of 30 pounds.

Coupled with the 60 guan flying money just sent back from Dengzhou, Song Dynasty actually earned another 90 guan in a short period of time.

Tong Guan explained: "You gentlemen do not know that there are many countries in the South China Sea, and they are constantly attacking each other. For example, the Jiaozhi country that Renzong Dynasty offended the Song Dynasty was the dominant country in Nanyang. The countries suffered for a long time, and they all cried to the Zajia family. When the Zajia provided weapons for him, all the countries were overjoyed and donated generously to buy them!"

Lu Dafang sneered: "If a country buys weapons from the Song Dynasty, its strength will definitely skyrocket. If other countries don't buy it, their country will be destroyed soon. Naturally, they will spend money to protect themselves!"

Tong Guan nodded and said: "Ms. Lu is wise! If the Za family hadn't kept in mind the principle of balance and didn't want the Southeast Asian countries to grow bigger, I'm afraid they could have sold more money."

"It doesn't matter. When the power of the Nanyang countries reaches a new balance, we can do another round of business in Nanyang." Fan Zheng said with an evil smile.

Lu Dafang couldn't help but snorted coldly. He considered himself a gentleman, so naturally he couldn't stand Fan Zheng's arms business.

"Lord Lu, you can think about it the other way around. The countries in Southeast Asia bought weapons from the Song Dynasty to protect themselves and repelled the invasion of other countries. Will this immediately lead to benevolence, righteousness and morality?" Fan Zheng said proudly.

Lu Dafang's face twitched and he retorted: "If this country invades other countries with the weapons of the Song Dynasty, will the debt be placed on the head of the Song Dynasty?"

Fan Zheng shook his head and said: "Weapons kill people. It is the people who are guilty, not the weapons. Besides, even without the Song Dynasty, Lu Xianggong believes that there would be no war in the Southeast Asian countries? If a small country is invaded and wants to protect itself, it can ask the big country to protect itself. If the Song Dynasty pays tribute and becomes a minister, the Song Dynasty will naturally protect it."

"This is a great idea!" Zhang Dun exclaimed.

If the countries in Southeast Asia have money, they can buy weapons from the Song Dynasty. If they don't have money, they can pay tribute to the Song Dynasty and ask for asylum. The Song Dynasty can say that it takes both sides and establish prestige in Nanyang.

Tong Guan smiled slightly and said: "For the record, the biggest gain for me in Nanyang is not the money, but the tributes from various countries. After the Song fleet arrived in Nanyang, all the countries admired the power of the Song Dynasty and sent envoys one after another. He came by boat and is now waiting for worship outside the palace."

"All nations come to court!"

Zhao Xu was suddenly shocked. The Song Dynasty had been poor and weak for a long time. The Liao Kingdom had already replaced the Song Dynasty and became the supreme kingdom in the eyes of other countries.It especially had a great impact on the Western Regions.

Nowadays, the Southeast Asian countries come to court, although it is not as good as the Han and Tang Dynasties, but it makes the Song Dynasty, which has been weak for a long time, feel like rain.

"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty. The coming of all the countries from Southeast Asia will fully enhance the prestige of the Song Dynasty!" Lu Dafang said in a trembling voice.

Lu Dafang was an old-fashioned person, and he most yearned for the great etiquette of the Han and Tang Dynasties when all the countries came to court. Now that many countries came to court, and it happened during Lu Dafang's reign, it naturally made Lu Dafang look good.

"Your Majesty is wise and mighty, and the revival of our Song Dynasty is imminent!"

All the officials also complimented him.

"Pass the message! The envoys from the Nanyang countries are here to see you!" Zhao Xu Longyan was delighted and waved his hand.

He was determined to revitalize the Song Dynasty, but now he has defeated the Western Xia and Liao coalition forces in succession, and has been worshiped by the Southeast Asian countries. This is a glory that has not been achieved by emperors in the past, but it has been achieved in his hands.

When a group of dark-skinned savages put on the Confucian robes of the Song Dynasty and walked majestically into the grand Chui Gong Hall, each of them looked like they had never seen the world, looking around furtively, not to mention how funny it was, and a word couldn't help but appeared in Fan Zheng's mind.

"Win the monkey and get crowned!"

A voice sounded in Fan Zheng's ears. Fan Zheng turned around and saw that it was Su Dun.

"Since everyone knows that these Nanyang envoys are all crowned by monkeys, why are all the officials in the court so excited?" Su Dun pointed at a group of excited officials in the court and frowned. The most excited one among them was his. His father, Su Shi, the Minister of Rites, was a bachelor of Su University.

Fan Zheng said disapprovingly: "These are nothing. After all, they are serious envoys from various countries that Tong Guan brought back from Nanyang. I am afraid that [-]% of the people from all countries that Emperor Taizong received back then were businessmen from other countries. Do you think Tang Doesn’t Taizong know about this?”

"Why is this?" Su Dun asked puzzledly.

"Why? You are a doctor, so you naturally know that vanity is one of the bad roots of human nature, and the country is no exception." Fan Zheng sighed helplessly.

"Vanity!"

Su Dun couldn't help but look at each other. He wanted to refute Fan Zheng. However, facing a group of Nanyang envoys who looked like monkeys, the originally extremely arrogant officials lowered their bodies and entertained them solemnly. Apart from vanity, he really couldn't think of anything else. What reason. (End of chapter)