otherworldly happiness

The Chu Dynasty itself was not so strict on business, and the status of merchants was not as low as in ancient China. This time, they saw the development of maritime trade and the huge profits, so they sent these people to test the waters. After all, the Chu Dynasty The locals haven't been to the distant ocean yet. They only know that the merchant ships over there are loaded with expensive spices and precious stones of various colors in exchange for special products such as silk, tea and porcelain.

The merchant ships of my own country only travel back and forth in a few nearby countries for business. There are no charts in far away places. No one has ever been there. They are all in the hands of outsiders. I don’t know where I got the charts this time. Leading the way with sailors who are familiar with the route, Emperor Hongxuan spent a lot of energy on this matter, thinking of opening up this sea channel for communication between the East and the West, which would bring huge profits. All this is of great significance.That's why we put so much emphasis on it from top to bottom. After all, there may not be such an opportunity next time. Although the risk is high, once you return smoothly, the benefits will be quite rich.

Hearing what Mr. Liu said, Li Jian knew it in his heart. Although Mr. Liu murmured that he would go and see it if he was a few dozen years younger. After all, it was a good opportunity, but Li Jian himself still didn't want to go. , But that is to say that all the big merchants and big households, small shrimps like yourself should not join in the fun, they sent the stewards, and they will get big benefits when they come back. If they don’t come back, they will get a pension plus the lost money. It's not a big deal, and it doesn't hurt your muscles or bones. I'm fighting for my life, and it's not worthwhile. Besides, whether I have too much ambition, I don't want to join in the fun.

But things in the world are not based on one's will. When you are included in the ship list released the next day, you will be in big trouble. Don't go, the risk factor is too high, after all, this time I have never been to the route, and I still want to continue to find someone to see if I can not go, but it turns out that it is impossible, it is not for a soldier like myself to decide.

Fortunately, when I went to find Mr. Liu to bring a letter to Wu You, I met Dr. Wang, who was better than before, and when he heard that he was going, he proposed to transfer himself to his side to help him. Everyone has known each other for a long time. The delicious food and drink never left him behind. This time, compared to being a sailor soldier, at least it is safer and more secure. It belongs to logistics management, so let’s not talk about abandoning teammates. In terms of scenes, it is unknown whether he can come back alive, and it is always good to have some guarantee.

After making an appointment with Dr. Wang, I found the team leader of the two large ships this time, told about Li Jian's situation, and happily changed his position. I needed to provide assistants to the ship's doctor, so I saved myself. What should you do if you are not satisfied with finding someone? Don’t offend the doctor and the chef if you offend anyone on the boat. The former is related to your life, but the latter, think about it yourself. It is not allowed to go out of the camp. They will set off early tomorrow morning. They are all veterans who have been on the ship all year round. In addition to the original personnel on the big ship, they can set off directly without training.

When Li Jian went back, he only hoped that Wu You could safely wait for him to come back after hearing the letter. Don't be impulsive, it would be bad if something happened.

Looking at the letter Mr. Liu asked someone to bring to him, the ink was still a little dry, it should have been written in a hurry, there were commonly used prescriptions, and some folk remedies for minor ailments, such as treating diarrhea, dysentery, enteritis, Mash 3 to 4 cloves of purple garlic into mashed garlic, apply it on the navel, stick gauze on the outside and fix it with a cloth, and it will take effect in one to two days.There are also treatments for colds and trauma, etc., all of which use common materials. In case there is a shortage of medical treatment and medicine, it can be used for emergency treatment. I bought all the books, but after all, I am not a real doctor, so I only know some superficial knowledge such as the identification and treatment of herbs, and I still don’t know how to prescribe medicines. It’s good to have these simple methods, and they may not be used soon.

In the letter, he also mentioned the matters needing attention about going to sea this time, as well as the things that he wanted to bring with him. He repeatedly told him that safety is the first priority. , there is no other way but to take a risk, I have to go anyway, I still have to find a way to maximize the benefits, I can't go in vain once, what can I do if I count on some rewards, I can't let Wu You go in vain If you are frightened once, you will earn back some interest.

Thinking about asking where to go this time, what specialties are there tomorrow, and tidying up the things in the space, I fell asleep from exhaustion.

I woke up early the next morning, put away what I should have put away, and gave away what I didn’t need. I’m afraid it’s time to retire when I come back this time, and I don’t know what I’ll meet What, just get everything done, wait until the queue arrives at the pier, see those two big ships, every time I see those two big ships, I feel excited every time I see them, I used to think about that time I had the opportunity to go up and have a look, but I didn’t expect that I would also drive them A day at sea.

These two big ships are the only two in this military port, and they don't usually go out to sea. The big ships are more than ten meters high, tens of meters long, and said to be more than 30 meters wide. Small is fine. Although I don’t know the level of shipbuilding in this world, the caravans I usually encounter are really rare. I don’t see such a large ship. Whether it’s daily training or going to sea, I always use a much smaller ship than this one. , This boat is also very spectacular compared to modern ones. After all, it is an all-wood structure, which shows that there are still many skilled craftsmen in this era.

After staying on the ship for two days, I have fully adapted to the life on the big ship. I help to process medicinal materials every day, cutting and sorting and drying them. There are four doctors on each ship, and there are five or six helpers like Li Jian. It’s okay. Li Jian wandered around the boat, met a few comrades who were originally on the boat, took out the food he had kept in his possession and chatted together, and gradually found out their general itinerary.

This time, the supplies on these two ships need to go to Huangyun Port near the capital. There is a separate military port there, and it will be deployed together with the two large ships originally stationed there. Some of the merchant ships went to Quanzhou Port in the south. All the caravan members assembled here, filled up the supplementary supplies and set off together. Of course, there was still free time in the middle, which bought time for Li Jian's plan to make money from sea.

When they arrived at the military port of Huangyun Port, they could take turns to rest. As for the transportation of food and supplies, there were special porters and logistics soldiers in charge, and they just had to wait for the departure.

I took a good leave to come to Huangyun Port. What I saw was the gathering of merchants on the wharf. People came and went very lively. The ships of all sizes on the wharf were also constantly shuttling back and forth. As soon as the boats landed, someone came forward to greet them. , Is there anyone who needs to move goods, need a carriage, etc., is there any goods to buy or sell, as soon as there is any need, the porters and coachmen who eat here on the pier will come forward to work, from south to north The incoming goods circulated through the docks, and those merchants, big and small, wanted to get some fresh goods so that they could go back and make a good profit.

The port is also very prosperous after leaving the wharf. There are many large and small inns and restaurants, as well as many private houses and warehouses for lease. Li Jian has seen this scene many times and is not surprised. He is familiar with the way and turns to the nearby shop. Although he can't bring a lot of goods, but he is aggrieved to go out once without bringing anything to make a fortune. His style, this time we have to take a good look at what good goods we can bring.

According to Mr. Liu's suggestion, as well as the experience of the previous life, looking at the development situation here, I still want to bring some silk, cloth, porcelain, tea, sugar, paper, fruit, ironware, etc.Let’s see if you can find something worthwhile here. In fact, Quanzhou Port is a good place for foreign trade. It is close to the production area of ​​southern silk tea. Where to buy it is more cost-effective, but those high-end things have their own share. Let's see what we can come across.

I walked around in the port shop and got to know the price. This port is mainly used for domestic goods from the south and the north. Only a few small countries in the north and across the sea come to trade occasionally, so the goods are mainly domestic. , There are some specialties in different places in different places. When I got to know more about it, I changed my clothes, put on a fake beard that I had prepared a long time ago, changed my skin color, and rented a warehouse, saying that I was purchasing for a caravan. , This time I am going to make a big ticket, although I need to avoid people, but the amount needed is too large, it will not work if I don’t rent a warehouse, I can’t just put it away in front of everyone.

I chose a medium-sized warehouse among the many rental warehouses in the port, but the location is relatively remote. It is on the outskirts of the port. Of course, the safety is still guaranteed. , That is to say, is there any caravan goods without a fixed buyer, the kind that needs to be sold now when they are shipped here, so the price is more reasonable without the intermediate profit in the store, but it is enough to check the goods, not every Individuals are honest and trustworthy. If the goods are not good, they will take the money and leave. Where can you find the wharf and ships extending in all directions?

I had a meal in a restaurant at the wharf. During the meal, I listened to the discussions of people coming and going from south to north, and learned a few pieces of information. Although there are several dental shops in the wharf that can buy and sell on their behalf, I will go around first. There is no suitable one. It’s okay to go and have a look, the main reason is that I’m short on time, and I have to go back at night. Although I can let others deal with it, it’s not okay if I don’t go back all night. I can go back later and spend some money to deal with the guards. I’m not from them. It's impossible to be so strict, as long as you avoid some inspectors and don't be unlucky to hit the muzzle of the gun.