Physician of the Song Dynasty: Zhang Kai and Li Qingzhao have a private life-long contract

"Go to sea with the imperial envoy!"

The entire business community of the Song Dynasty was agitated. Not only did the Song Dynasty despise merchants, but other countries also treated merchants unkindly! Especially the merchants of the Song Dynasty.

The Song Dynasty has always been famous for being weak. In addition, the merchants were isolated at sea. Most of the goods carried on the ships were valuable and became fat in the eyes of countless people. The situation of maritime merchants can be said to be extremely difficult.

Nowadays, there are imperial envoys who personally lead the team. Officially, they are envoys on a mission to other countries. The so-called envoys will not be killed if the two countries are at war, not to mention the normal security of the mission to other countries.

"The first voyage was to Goryeo and Fusang. The imperial court ensured the safety of Song Dynasty merchants and ships. Each ship was required to pay a tax of 500 guan."

Immediately, more detailed news came out, causing heated discussions among businessmen.

"Five hundred guan!"

Many merchants exclaimed that five hundred guan was a full half a million dollars. Plus the crew expenses, it was not a small amount. Many merchants probably did not have a total net worth of 500 guan.

However, what shocked everyone was that after the news came out, there was an endless stream of merchants willing to go to sea. In a short period of time, 300 ships paid the tax.

"Three hundred ships, that's not a total of 150,000 yuan! These maritime merchants are crazy!" the people of Kaifeng exclaimed.

"Are you crazy? Businessmen have always been driven by profit. If there is not enough profit, how can those maritime merchants be willing to pay for it! The goods of a sea-going ship are worth nearly ten thousand guan, but they only need to pay 500 guan! It can be guaranteed Safety, this is simply the best deal in the world.”

A merchant said with excitement.

"That's right! The two countries that are on this mission are Goryeo and Fusang. They have similar customs to the Song Dynasty and have many valuable outputs. First of all, the goods from the Song Dynasty can make a lot of money, and then the goods from the two countries can be transported back to the Song Dynasty. Song, this is naturally another huge fortune!" A businessman said jealously.

If he didn't have enough capital, how could he let go of this wealth feast? Everyone knows that once he goes on a mission to overseas countries with the imperial court, getting rich overnight is not a wishful thinking.

"One hundred and fifty thousand strings!"

There was also an uproar in the court. When Fan Zheng proposed diverting the trouble to the east and reemploying businessmen, many stubborn and conservative ministers were very dissatisfied. Even now, there are still memorials against it.

However, when the 150,000 guan of real gold and silver was delivered to the Ministry of Revenue, all the courtiers immediately shut their mouths. Before the mission to other countries had even begun, the imperial court had received 150,000 guan. Only then did the financially strapped Song Dynasty simply It is like drinking sweet rain.

And this is only Goryeo and Fusang, which are the closest to the Song Dynasty. If it is more distant countries such as Luzon, Jiaozhi, Zhenla, Sanfo, and even Tianzhu, I am afraid that there will be a steady stream of wealth sent back.

At the same time, Tong Guan, who was originally unknown, instantly became a popular figure in the Song Dynasty. A person who could make money for the Song Dynasty court and lead a group of businessmen to make money was naturally extremely popular wherever he went.

These days, Tong Guan can be said to be surrounded by stars and proud of the spring breeze.

"Eunuch Tong, Fan Taicheng is here to visit?" Suddenly a young eunuch hurriedly came to report.

Tong Guan quickly stood up to greet him and said, "Thanks to Fan Taicheng's good advice, Tong has achieved today's results."

Tong Guan admired Fan Zheng very much. He adopted Fan Zheng's strategy and only levied taxes on the accompanying ships. Not only did he not have any risk, he also immediately raised a large amount of money for the court, which was well received both internally and externally. This made him suffer discrimination because of his status as a eunuch. Tong Guan was elated.

Fan Zheng waved his hands and said, "You're welcome, Eunuch Tong. Fan is here today, but I have something to ask for!"

"Lord Fan, please tell me, there is nothing that Tong can do without a second thought." Tong Guan said righteously.

Fan Zhengdao: "Fan wants a boat and goes to sea with Eunuch Tong!"

Tong Guan's heart moved and he said, "Could it be that Fan Taicheng wants the doctors and medicines to go out to sea? Mr. Fan can rest assured that the ships that go out to sea will definitely leave a place on the ship for the doctors without paying any fees."

Fan Zheng waved his hands and said: "That's not necessary. The mission of doctors is to treat diseases and save people. Naturally, they will not do business themselves. All the medicines of doctors will naturally be purchased by businessmen and shipped to overseas countries. Doctors are not involved in this matter."

Tong Guan nodded slightly. The doctor's actions were the same as Fan Zheng's advice for him. Although there was less opportunity for huge profits, it was better in the long run.

"Then Fan Taicheng is here today..." Tong Guan said in confusion.

Fan Zheng said solemnly: "Fan came here today to ask for a boat from the weapons supervisor!"

"What? Ordnance Inspector." Tong Guan was suddenly startled and looked at Fan Zheng in disbelief.

What is produced in the Ordnance Prison? Of course, there are all kinds of weapons. Fan Zheng is supervising the ships going out to sea for weapons. Could it be that he has to smuggle weapons? This is a taboo matter. If word spreads, neither of them will be able to live with it.

Fan Zheng looked at Tong Guan and explained: "In the private sector, people can do business with each other. If the country does not compete with the people for profit, it naturally cannot do private business, but it does not mean that countries cannot do business with each other."

"Doing business between countries?" Tong Guanda asked in confusion. Can there be business between countries?

Fan Zheng nodded and said: "The silk business is indeed hugely profitable, the porcelain business is equally profitable, and even the emerging glass business is as profitable as the medical business. However, there is another business in this world that is far more profitable than anything else, and that is the weapons trade. "

"Weapons trade?"

Tong Guan looked at Fan Zheng in disbelief. He had long known that Fan Zheng loved to use evil methods and had personally experienced Fan Zheng's evil methods, but every evil method of Fan Zheng surprised him.

Fan Zheng explained: "Now that the weapons supervisor has cracked the cold forging method, and with the emergence of Zhentian Lei, the weapons in the Song Army will undergo a round of upgrades, and naturally there will be a lot of old armor and weapons left. "

These weapons could only be used as scrap metal in the Song Dynasty, but if they were shipped to overseas countries with backward technology, they would be magical weapons. Even in the future, the research on weapons in the Song Dynasty would go further, and cold-forged armor and gunpowder weapons would also be used. It might not be sold, that's why it's called a weapons deal. What does Mr. Tong think of this deal?

"what!"

Tong Guan's expression suddenly brightened. The armors and weapons in the Song Dynasty's equipment army had been strictly inspected and had experienced the war with Xixia. They were naturally made of high-quality steel and would definitely be the magic weapons that other countries would dream of.

Fan Zheng continued: "Goryeo is bordered by the powerful Liao Kingdom. How can there be no fear of annihilation of the country? The enemy of the enemy is a friend. In addition to guarding against the Liao Kingdom, the Song Dynasty and Goryeo are natural allies. They will definitely need the elites of the Song Dynasty. Weapons and armor.”

"There are many Fusang Islands and the power is unevenly distributed. The King of Fusang is naturally eager to maintain his rule with elite weapons. The localities also need weapons to protect themselves. As for the southern overseas countries, once the weapons of the Song Dynasty appear, it is enough to change the rise and fall of a dynasty. This How's the business going?"

After hearing about Fan Zheng's arms trade, Tong Guan's breath froze. He was on missions to overseas countries. If he did business in person, he would naturally be criticized. If he controlled the arms trade, he could not only influence the rise and fall of a country, but also earn a lot of money for the court. Money naturally makes him extremely excited.

"However, Eunuch Tong must remember that only when the situation is evenly matched can the arms trade be allowed to continue. If one country is allowed to dominate, then the arms sales of the Arms Supervisor can only be a one-shot deal." Fan Zheng reminded.