Datang: My apprentice is Li Chengqian

Chapter 256 Getting ready to go to sea
Just as Qin Xiedao was busy with the Datang Royal Bank, Ma Zhou, who had been busy in Mingzhou for a long time, finally returned with his fleet.

In this way, Qin Xiedao's overseas trip is ready to start.

In this era, although there were some maritime merchants in Guangzhou, Yangzhou and other places, the overall number was still very small.

Regardless of whether Datang's own merchants go overseas, or overseas merchants come to Datang to do business, relatively speaking, there are relatively few.

Of course, this increasing trend has already taken shape now, and it was even able to reach its peak in the Song Dynasty.

"Lang Jun, according to what I have learned from the maritime merchants in Mingzhou, the most troublesome thing in this sea trade is the safety of the waterway.

If you are not familiar with the waterway, then after the ship goes out, it may not come back.

Another problem is the performance of the ship. This new clipper ship produced by our Mingzhou Shipbuilding Workshop should be able to initially solve this problem. "

Ma Zhou stayed in Mingzhou during this time, so obviously he didn't do nothing.

He was originally a person with the ability to be a prime minister. Even if the current experience is not enough, his ability to do things is still very powerful.

"I can solve the problem of the waterway. Starting from Dengzhou, we will go to Baekje first, and then go to Waguo. The sea route between them is not very long.

As far as the shipbuilding level of the Japanese gang is concerned, they can all come to the Central Plains smoothly, let alone our flying shear ship. "

Qin Xiedao knew that the area around the Bohai Sea was actually relatively safe.

Unlike Southeast Asia, there are so many islands and reefs.

It's not as complicated as those places in the Caribbean.

As long as you pay attention to it, it is almost inevitable to reach the Wa country smoothly.

"If there is no problem with the waterway, then the problem should not be too big. However, I heard some sea merchants say that they are prone to get sick after sailing at sea for a long time. I don't know if it is true or not.

There is also the sea area to the south, many places often encounter hurricanes, and once a ship is hit by a hurricane, it is often very dangerous. "

Even a character like Ma Zhou is still full of fear of the sea.

After all, any dynasty before the Tang Dynasty was not a dynasty that valued the sea.

Whether it is the common people or the officials, the understanding of the sea is actually very poor.

"Hurricanes are relatively common in Jiangnan Road, but they are very rare in the north of Dengzhou. Generally, they don't happen once a year.

Considering that the sea routes from Dengju to Baekje, and from Baekje to Waguo are relatively short, as long as the hurricane is not coming and you have to go to sea, the risk is relatively low.

The most important thing is that whether it is Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje on the Korean Peninsula, or the Wa country farther away, they are actually not as poor as we imagined.

The wealth accumulated for hundreds of years, as long as we find a way to get it back, the benefits will definitely exceed everyone's imagination. "

Qin Xiedao knew very well that although the productivity of the current Wa country is pitifully low, the production of gold and silver is more than that of the entire Tang Dynasty.

It can be said that they are now sitting on mountains of gold and silver, but they have no way to buy enough goods.

It can also be said that the value of gold and silver in Japan is far lower than that in Datang.

At this time, going to Japan to develop maritime trade is definitely a profitable thing.

"Although the benefits are very promising, going to sea is still a very dangerous thing after all. Sir, this trip to Japan, please leave it to me to take care of it."

Ma Zhou is a person who knows how to be grateful.

Qin Xiedao dug him out of Chang He's mansion and gave him a stage to display his talents, for which he was very grateful.

Today, although he has no official position in the court, his influence in Chang'an City is not low.

In the Qin family, Ma Zhou's status is relatively high.

If it is really necessary, although Qin Xiedao can let Ma Zhou enter the official career, the starting point will not be low.

"Lang Jun, what Guan Shi said makes sense. After all, going to sea is a relatively dangerous thing. You still have a lot of things to deal with in Chang'an City, and His Majesty will often ask you about things.

So when it comes to going to the Wa country, I think it is enough to let the horse manage the affairs. "

Yinger on the side also interjected.

"The risk of going out to sea is not as great as you think. When we were in Mingzhou, we went out to catch whales and large yellow croakers in the same way.

Now it's nothing more than going out for a longer time.

You are not very familiar with the situation in the Wa country. I know the people of the Wa country better than you, and I know how to deal with them in order to get more lucrative benefits. "

Those who have never engaged in sea trade do not know the huge profits of sea trade.

At that time, a small mirror, in the eyes of Ma Zhou and the others, might sell for a few dozen taels of silver, which would be considered pretty good.

But if Qin Xiedao were to sell it, he might easily sell it for dozens of taels of gold.

The gap here is not a little bit.

What you think is expensive may be cheap in the eyes of others.

"Lang Jun, if you insist on going to the Wa Kingdom, then I suggest bringing more people there.

The more profitable overseas trade is, the more it can stimulate people to do various things.

At that time, among those Japanese people, it is hard to guarantee that no one will have any thoughts that they shouldn't have. "

Seeing that Ma Zhou couldn't persuade Qin Xiedao to give up his plan to go to the country of Wa, he could only start to reduce the hidden dangers for the trip to the country of Japan from another angle.

"This is natural! Pirates at sea, no matter which sea area they are in, exist.

And the Japanese people are also the most bullying and fearful. If they think we are easy to bully, then they can do anything.

But you don't have to worry too much, as long as I have a bow in my hand, there is no one in this world who can make me feel threatened. "

Qin Xiedao is now very confident in his own skills.

Let alone ordinary people, veterans like Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin are no match for him.

Even if Lu Bu is reborn, he may not be able to fight against Qin Xiedao at this time.

So to Qin Xiedao, bows and arrows are equivalent to blocking rifles.

"Then we are going to Wa country this time, what kind of goods should we bring?"

"Things like mirrors and soap don't take up much space, and they can be packed more, so they can be sold at a good price in Japan.

Of course, some tea can also be prepared, so that the Wa people can experience how our Tang people drink tea.

For other silk and porcelain, you can take some of them to test the waters and see how popular they are.

Anyway, you just need to fill the cabin with goods, no matter what it is, it can be sold at a good price in Japan. "

In the eyes of Qin Xiedao, the country of Wa at this time was Russia in the early 90s.

The living standards of the common people are very poor, but it cannot be said that they have no money.

In this case, I'm sorry for myself if I don't make a fortune.

(End of this chapter)