Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 768 Conditions
Li Luoyou's business network and economic strength are much larger than those of sporadic small traders, and they have a wider channel than Gaoju, which basically relies on selling foreign goods.The supply of goods is not only large, but also has a great advantage in price.So it didn't take long for Qionghai to become the largest mainland supplier in Lingao's business system.So Gu Baocheng's business is basically to collect money by hand.However, Li Luoyou gave him full freedom to buy goods. He can decide half of the monthly purchase amount of Qionghai in Lingao, and choose what he thinks can make money on the mainland.

The siege launched by the Guangdong government interrupted the sale of the Qionghai for a period of time. Not long after the victory in Chengmai, Gu Baocheng, who had never left Lingao, quickly resumed bilateral commercial trade.I made a lot of money.Let Li Luoyou feel a little relieved about his management ability.

Li Luoyou attaches great importance to the development of Qionghai - the money to open Qionghai is his "body", which is the so-called private money.Although his family has a lot of money, it is all the property of the Li family, so Gu Baocheng is just a person with a foreign surname.In order to avoid gossip from people in the clan, and also in case he is not alive——he had to give Gu Bao an inheritance to settle down.The existing property, no matter whether it is an entity or a share, is coveted by everyone in the family. Even his own son may not be able to inherit all of it, let alone his nephew.

Now the Australians have fully demonstrated their ability and determination to defend themselves. From this point of view, the current Lingao and the future Qiongzhou capital can be regarded as an optional "retreat".Li Luoyou became increasingly pessimistic about the situation in the Central Plains and the future of Ming Dynasty.The shadow of the coming troubled times weighed heavily on his head.

This time he came to Lingao, not only to shoulder the mission of negotiating with Li Fengjie, but also to manage the Qionghai well.In case of chaos, this small island in the southern frontier might not be a paradise.

The carriage arrived at the door of the Qionghai.The two servants in front of the door hurried up to meet and hold the horse.Because of the steps, the carriage can only be parked outside the door and cannot be carried into the house like a sedan chair.Li Luoyou secretly made a note in his heart: remind Gu Baocheng to renovate the house, and set up a special door for entering and exiting the carriage.

He has taken care of Baocheng, and wants to buy a carriage from the Australians as his vehicle—as for the horses or mules he needs, he will send people to transport them from the mainland.

"Isn't it too ostentatious for my nephew to use such a car..." Gu Baocheng was taken aback - this red flag carriage is rarely seen on the streets of Lingao, and even the elders of Australia and Song Dynasty in Lingao seldom ride So, not only did they not ride in a carriage, they didn't even sit in a sedan chair. They either walked or rode iron-wheeled carts. It didn't seem very good for a merchant shopkeeper to sit and swagger through the market.

"It doesn't matter." Li Luoyou said, "You are the treasurer of the Tangtang Qionghai now, so there must be scenes that should be there."

Qionghai is relatively far away from the center of Dongmen City. Applying modern concepts, it is located on the outer ring of Dongmen City.At the beginning, I chose this place because of the cheap land price and the large development space in the surrounding areas.Furthermore, the Qionghai ship is mainly for trade and does not have high requirements for the market.

Although the place is a bit remote and the front door is not big, the house repair of the entire Qionghai is very elegant.That is to say, it was built according to the traditional ancient "building French style", and many Australian-style enjoyment facilities were introduced, such as glass windows, bathrooms with hot and cold water, and flush toilets.Li Luoyou has a special appreciation for the sanitary equipment of the Australians.In a traditional residence, no matter how luxurious the house is, the toilet is a place that is difficult to set foot in. No matter how many expensive spices you smoke, the stench will always linger.

A small garden was built in the Qionghai——this garden is a "modern" classical garden designed by Li Xiaolu.But it suits Li Luoyou's appetite.After the two changed their clothes, they talked in the water pavilion in this garden.

He has roughly read the account book that Gu Bao traded to him.There is a large surplus of circulating notes on the books, which are now stored in Delong's bank account. Gu Baocheng means that exports to Lingao can be reduced and imports from Lingao can be increased in order to digest the bank deposits as soon as possible.

He has always had great doubts about the credibility of this kind of banknotes - anyway, this is not real money, even copper coins feel more real than this thing.

After listening to his thoughts, Li Luoyou pondered for a while.

"There is no need to use this surplus in a hurry." Li Luoyou said, "You have to have an abacus—the Qionghai will be your property in the future, and this place will be your world. You should think more about how to use the money on the spot .”

But Gu Baocheng couldn’t think of how to use the money other than increasing the quantity of purchases—the house on the Qionghai is already big enough, and there is no need to expand it. As for the hoarded land, he thinks it is enough: there are still more land around the Qionghai. A large piece of wasteland he bought is growing vegetables.Although vegetables can be easily sold in Lingao, they are not worth much after all.It is a waste to spend a lot of money to buy land to bask in the sun.

"Don't waste it—the land you bought has gone up again?" Li Luoyou said with a smile, "Australians have just started to exert their strength in Lingao, and the land can only go up, not down."

He cared about Baocheng, keeping some of the circulation coupons obtained from the sale in his hands, and not exchanging all of them for goods to be shipped to the mainland.Part of the remaining cash continues to be used to buy land—the land price in Lingao is currently the fastest-rising place in the Australian-dominated area.Especially near Dongmen City.Originally positioned as a castle town outside Bairen City for communication and trade with the aborigines, it is now expanding very fast, with the momentum to engulf Bairen City.Many elders are tired of living in Bairen City.It is too lively here, and it is disturbed by industrial exhaust gas and noise from time to time.

"Master, although the price of the land has risen, it will not be sold for a while, there is a price but no market..."

"Of course, there is still free land in the inner circle of Dongmen City. Naturally, the land here cannot be released. When the land in the inner circle is full, can you still sell it? If you buy a lot, the land will naturally become tight. Wait If the supply exceeds the demand, people will come to buy your land.”

"Master is teaching you." Gu Baocheng said hastily.

As for the rest of the money, he will temporarily save it and spend it when he has the opportunity - as for how to use it, he hasn't figured it out yet.

"The other thing is to do more good deeds." Li Luoyou said, "Donate some to the church—the church in Lingao is a pastoral area in Xinde. Although it has the help of the Jesuits, it lacks foundation and property. Father Wu also runs a seminary. And to do charity, the expense must be huge.”

"Yes, my nephew donates a sum of money to the church every month..."

"There are also various charity associations run by Australians, as well as their schools. You have to donate some money—it doesn't need to be much, but you must give it all. Don't miss it."

"My nephew understands."

Li Luoyou nodded: "Lingao is a place where it is easy to make money. So it is even more important to form good relationships so that you can live here for a long time."

While the two were talking, they suddenly heard an Australian visiting——Li Luoyou cheered up: probably the Australian Senate had finally reached a conclusion of negotiations.He has been in Lingao for more than ten days and has been waiting for the official interview with the Australians to start talks.

"Please!" he ordered loudly, "serve tea in the hall!"

Just as the servant was about to turn around and go out, he asked again: "Which one is it?"

"Old Liu Yuan is among them. I don't recognize the others."

Old Liu Yuan is Liu San.Of course, Liu San came not to negotiate—it was just to make Li Luoyou feel that there was an acquaintance present, and the atmosphere was more relaxed.

Xu Tianqi from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was in charge of the negotiations.The interests of the Travel Group in Guangdong have been specified in the "Macau Treaty", and this negotiation is just a finishing touch.Xu Tianqi's task was to inform Li Luoyou of the conditions discussed by the Senate and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Xu Tianqi can also be regarded as an acquaintance of Li Luoyou - when he received them, Xu Tianqi was mainly responsible for negotiating with Quark Poong.

After the greetings were over, the servants brought tea.Xu Tianqi looked around and felt that the hall was too empty, and it seemed that it was not suitable for a secret conversation.

Seeing him looking around, Li Luoyou knew that he probably brought the conditions for negotiation, and wanted to find a secret place to talk.Immediately, he told everyone to lead them into his study room—this is the deepest courtyard of the Qionghai, except for Gu Baocheng, ordinary servants and buddies are not allowed to enter.

The conditions proposed by Xu Tianqi on behalf of the Senate are:

The Guangdong government acquiesced in allowing the Crossing Group to occupy the entire Qiongzhou Prefecture and exercise control over it.In return:
The Senate guaranteed that Daming's personnel appointments to Qiongzhou Prefecture and its subordinate counties could continue. In other words, Daming could still normally appoint and remove officials at all levels in Qiongzhou Prefecture.At the same time, the Senate guaranteed the personal and property safety of officials and their families.

The Senate guarantees that the official tax quota of the entire Qiongzhou Prefecture is fully completed-including the additional collection and additional distribution of the Ministry of Households.However, the additional tax in the province will not be paid.

The Ming army's garrison in Qiongzhou can continue to be retained under the premise of goodwill.The Senate guaranteed the personal and property safety of Baisha Water Village, Haikou Guardhouse, Tang Yunwen himself and his subordinates.

All civil and military generals and officers and soldiers who were besieged in Qiongshan County will be repatriated to the mainland in batches by the Australian and Song Navy from the day the two sides signed the treaty.The place of repatriation is designated by the Guangdong side.The officers and soldiers of Baisha Shuizhai, Haikou and other local guards in Qiongzhou returned to build their own, and the Fubo army did not stop them.

The repatriated personnel may carry weapons, supplies, flags and 10 days' rations.Do not carry gunpowder, cannon, livestock and grain.Officers above the guerrilla level may bring back their own horses.Both officers and soldiers can bring back their own personal belongings - the weight limit is [-] kilograms.All the ships left by the officers and soldiers belonging to Baisha Water Village shall be returned to Baisha Water Village, and all other ships shall be confiscated.

(End of this chapter)