Datang: My apprentice is Li Chengqian

Chapter 279 Make a fortune again

Qin Xiedao and his party's trip to Nanyang went quite smoothly.

After staying in Lin Yiguo for a few days, everyone figured out the situation, and then headed towards Singapore, which Qin Xie said.

Along the way, after reaching the port, everyone went down to confirm the situation of the spices, and sold a batch of goods one after another.

By the time they actually arrived in Singapore, most of the goods on board had been sold out, leaving only some wasteland utensils.

After delineating the construction scope of the first phase of Singapore City, Qin Xiedao left Yuchihuan here to take charge of the construction of the city, and then returned to Datang with a group of people.

Stop and go, it has been several months since I started in early August.

By the time he returned to Chang'an City, it had been three years since Zhenguan.

Historically, Datang began to send troops to deal with the East Turks this year, and he didn't want to miss it.

"Brother Qin, although no gold or silver mines have been found here in Nanyang, spices are everywhere, which is not much worse than gold or silver mines.

I think that after I go back, I can form a special fleet to travel to and from Southeast Asia on a regular basis every month.

In this way, at least several million yuan in profits can be brought back a year. "

Although Fang Yiai is a martial artist, she is very positive when it comes to matters related to money.

"Naturally! Although cement workshops are already being built in Singapore, the output of cement is not expected to be very high at the beginning.

Next time, let the two ships of cement go there first, and then hire a group of guards to go there to arrest the natives.

Relying solely on the people we brought over, as well as the servants we bought from Linyi, the speed of construction is really too slow. "

In this era, if you want to build fast, you need a lot of people.

So Qin Xiedao made a new decision without much hesitation.

"The ship transports cement and other materials to Singapore, and then transports a boatload of spices back when it comes back. This is a very good business."

A group of people braved the wind and waves and headed north.

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"Miss, I have been going to the Weishui Wharf to inquire these past few days, but there is no news of Qin Dalang and the others.

Nanyang is so far away from Chang'an City, so they probably won't come back so soon, so you don't have to worry too much. "

Although it was freezing and snowy outside, Yang Yan's room was still very warm.

It's just that her mood is not warm at all.

During the Spring Festival of the third year of Zhenguan, she had a dull time.

"I heard that the imperial court's taxes last year increased by [-]% compared to the millennium, and the newly established customs made a lot of contributions.

According to the current speed of development, this year's tax is estimated to increase by another [-]% compared to last year. This speed is absolutely astonishing.

In the past, I didn't understand why Qin Dalang insisted on going to sea to sell Datang's goods overseas.

But after seeing the tax revenue situation introduced by the "Datang Daily", I basically understood it. "

Yang Yan looks more gentle and elegant now than before.

However, she missed Qin Xiedao even more.

Up to now, she has understood the true thoughts in her heart, and she doesn't want to avoid it.

When Qin Xiedao returned to Chang'an City, she was ready to take the initiative to ask him out.

Datang women don't have so many constraints.

"The significance of going to sea is indeed great, but Qin Langjun doesn't need to do it all by himself.

Sometimes I really don't know what he is thinking. "

Qingxia couldn't help complaining.

However, at this moment, a healthy servant from outside walked in quickly.

"Miss, Qin Langjun's fleet has returned to Weishui Wharf, and it is unloading now!"

"What? Qin Xiedao is back?"

When Yang Yan heard this, she immediately began to put on makeup in a hurry, preparing to go to the Weishui Wharf in person.

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"Envoy Zhang, the people of Tang Dynasty have more and more money in their hands, and their hands are getting more and more generous.

In the last month alone, our spice shop has sold tens of thousands worth of items.

I think the next step is to open spice shops in Luoyang and Liangzhou, so that we can earn more money. "

In the mansion of Lin Yiguo's envoy, Hu Wenwu happily reported the news to Zhang Hua.

As the person in charge of the spice shop, Hu Wenwu is very clear about the income of the shop.

"This spice is basically free in our Linyi. Except for the slight risk of transportation, the other costs are almost negligible.

But when we arrived in Chang'an City, it became incomparably precious. This is because God is rewarding us with food. "

Zhang Hua took a sip of the fragrant tea happily.

The little days are obviously very moist.

"That's right, it is said that the Great Tang Dynasty is a kingdom of heaven, but in my opinion, that's the way it is.

No matter whether it is the officials in the court or the common people, they are not as smart as the legends say. "

As soon as Hu Wenwu's words fell to the ground, a subordinate official from outside ran in in a panic.

"Envoy Zhang, that Qin Xiedao has returned from Nanyang and is now at the Weishui Wharf.

It is said that the pier is now full of spices, and as far as the eye can see, there are all kinds of cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg.

Now other spice shops in West Market have started to sell at reduced prices, should we follow suit? "

"what?"

Hu Wenwu was also drinking a sip of fragrant tea, but he was suddenly stunned by the news.

Has Qin Xie returned from his voyage to Nanyang?
Their fleets brought back large quantities of spices?

The whole Weishui pier is filled with spices?
Can the spice shop on my side still do business?
"Impossible! They have never been to Nanyang, and they can't come back so smoothly!"

Zhang Hua is also unwilling to believe this cruel fact.

But it doesn't matter whether he believes it or not.

In the east and west cities, all the shops selling spices became extremely flustered inside.

Everyone has reduced the price of the spices in their hands.

There are only a few people in Chang'an City who can afford spices. Now that Qin Xiedao brought back ten boatloads of spices from Nanyang, the price of spices in Chang'an City will collapse immediately.

Qin Xiedao didn't think about making a lot of money with those merchants, but wanted to reduce the price of spices to one-tenth of the previous price, and then sell them at this price.

Anyway, even if the price is only one-tenth of the original price, it is not something ordinary people are willing to spend.

For Qin Xiedao, the price of zero is still a huge profit.

No way, whoever told you that before this, the price of a catty of pepper could reach tens of dollars.

Now it is sold at a price of a few pennies per catty, and the price is still sky-high.

Proper profiteering business.

And this information cannot be concealed.

Soon everyone in Chang'an City knew that Qin Xiedao had made a fortune again.

(End of this chapter)