The most unlucky crossing in history

Whether Xie Wenyuan came to Hangzhou or not, to be honest, Zhong Qiyun was really curious, but he could not inquire about it, and he would not ask. Xie Wenyuan let him have a way out, so it is naturally impossible for him to rush up now Hanging around in front of others looking for death.

As for Mr. Linghu, Zhong Qiyun thought, even if this person told Xie Wenyuan about seeing him, even if the two of them faced each other on the street, Xie Wenyuan would just treat him as if he didn't know each other. Too busy to panic and itchy mouth.

Of course he is not idle.

Zhong Qiyun made up his mind to go by sea. The amount of goods that a ship can carry is absolutely unmatched by the current horse-drawn carriage. Even if the quantity of goods is not mentioned, the time cost and transportation cost alone are much smaller than the carriage and horse.

In his previous life, that is, in modern times, his family was in the sea transportation business, and Zhong Qiyun had been in the business for so many years, so he naturally understood the benefits of it.

However, although there is no such high-tech navigation technology now, compared to that time, there are still many conveniences in ancient times.

In the modern world, trade is developed, there are many people engaged in this shipping industry, the competition is fierce, and the management is much stricter than it is now. After all, such a large business group is there, and thousands of business activities are born by the sea every day. , Without more management, various situations will naturally arise.

But even at that time, his family's business was still doing well. He grew up in such a family, and he had been fascinated by it. Naturally, he didn't have such fear of the sea.

Although the sea route is dangerous, Zhong Qiyun also knows that the reality is not as good as what Minqing said. After inquiring these days, the policies implemented by the Dazhao Dynasty and the East China Sea mentioned by the people are all daunting, and few people will to touch.

And many more courageous people also responded to the saying that they are brave but not resourceful. They just want to make money but don't make preparations in advance. How can things go wrong?

It's not that Zhong Qiyun is not worried that the shipbuilding technology of this era is not good enough, but after much deliberation, he is not as tempted by the information he has learned these days.

Every emerging industry has a period of vacuum, even in modern times, because if you don't understand it, you don't know how to regulate it, so you let the industry fly for a while, and whether you live or die depends on the business acumen and luck of the leader.

As far as sea transportation is concerned, although it is not new, it is also an industry that is not valued and left to fly.

The economic value contained in it, Zhong

Qi Yun could figure it out with his toes.

How could he not be excited!When he knew that shipping was not valued in this era, and when he knew that there were very few people engaged in shipping, Zhong Qiyun saw the future.

God helps me too!

He seemed to see the silver beating.

South of Hangzhou City, Qiantang River.

There are hundreds of inland ships waiting to load silk, cloth, grain, etc. on the bank of the river. They are ready to set sail to various parts of the north at any time after the shipment is completed. Although it is not as huge as the modern sea voyage, it can be regarded as prosperous and lively.

Zhong Qiyun turned around, and the river embankment was full of people. In addition to traders, there were more shirtless labor coolies and trackers on both sides of the river, shouting slogans and working non-stop.

It's already October, and it's cool this day, but everyone is sweating profusely.

Zhong Qiyun walked for a long time but couldn't find anyone buying and selling ships.

"Are you really going to buy a boat?" Although he didn't like shipping, seeing how determined Zhong Qiyun was, he couldn't help following him to have a look, "You must know that ordinary small boats can't enter the sea."

Zhong Qiyun nodded, "I have already inquired about it before, and there are five shipbuilding workshops in Hangzhou, but most of them build black-covered boats with small hulls and no decks. There is a boatbuilding workshop called Changhe. Our family builds big ships that can sail the sea, and their shipbuilding skills are the best, and the largest and most famous one is the one in Hangzhou Zhiyi Pavilion.”

Zhiyi Pavilion, the name is poetic and picturesque, and the hull is also very beautiful, but it is the most famous brothel in Hangzhou City. This Yiyi Pavilion is different from the rest. His building is a big ship. In addition to the cabin at the bottom, there are four floors above the deck. The high-rise buildings are parked on the edge of the West Lake Baidi. The hull is so big that it can be seen clearly from a distance. There are many famous guests from the north, south, east and west.

Zhong Qiyun was amazed when he first arrived in Hangzhou.

Just by looking at the ship of Zhiyi Pavilion, Zhong Qiyun knew that the shipbuilding technology of this era was also good, so why not make the best use of it?No, you can't say that, although they are also used for business...

"I've heard of Changhe Shipbuilding Workshop. His shop is on the bank of the Qiantang River?"

"It is said that it is going towards the mouth of the Qiantang River, and there is a shop over there." Zhong Qiyun looked at He Minqing, and said with a smile: "I remember that Brother He went to the Zhiyi Pavilion on the first night when I first came, how is it? Does it mean that the girl is as tender and charming as the rumors say?"

It is said that every girl in this Zhiyi Pavilion does not have her own name

After entering the pavilion, you have to take a flower name from the pavilion, and you will not get your name back until you are old and faded or someone redeems yourself and leaves the pavilion, and every oiran in the Zhiyi Pavilion is called Zhiyi.

It's nice to remember.

"Hey, where can I find the meaning girl." He Minqing smiled and said, "Do you know how much silver taels you have to prepare first if you want to enter the meaning pavilion?"

Is it possible that there is a minimum consumption in this place, can't you run a VIP?Zhong Qiyun was a little curious: "How much do you need?"

He Minqing made a comparison: "1000 taels."

"Spend 1000 taels to meet an oiran?" In this era, ten taels of silver is enough for a family of four to live a comfortable life in Hangzhou City for a month. Back then, Xie Wenyuan gave him more than 200 taels. The 1000 taels... ..."Is it impossible to see a fairy? Could it be possible to have good luck after seeing it?"

"No, Brother Zhong is thinking about it now," He Minqing said with a smile, "1000 taels is the entry-level silver tael. The girl's people say that the gods are probably not as good as them."

When He Minqing said this, Zhong Qiyun became even more curious: "Is it really so beautiful? I heard that Chu Changyi from Jingzhao City is the most beautiful woman in the world."

"It's different, it's different, Miss Changyi is as delicate and beautiful as a lotus peony, this one is as light as a begonia, and as beautiful as a fairy." He Minqing said to Zhong Qiyun: "Take Brother Zhong to see him some other day."

Zhong Qiyun thought for a while, nodded and smiled and said, "Since Brother He invited you kindly, I would rather be respectful than obedient, but I still need to wait until I have the 1000 taels, before you lead me to Zhiyilou to see the world. "

After saying that, the two looked at each other and laughed loudly, and when they reached a place where there were fewer laborers for transporting goods, they saw the shipbuilding workshop.

It turned out that the shipbuilding workshop was not built on the shore, but like Yige, the shop on the Qiantang River for business negotiations was on a big ship.

Before the two of them reached the ship's plank on the shore, a young servant came to meet them, but he didn't welcome them in, it seemed to block the way of the two of them.

"Guest officer, do you want to buy a boat?"

"Yes." Zhong Qiyun nodded.

"I'm really sorry, the boat shop doesn't do business today." The servant smiled respectfully.

"Hey? Your door is wide open, and the ship planks are left, so why don't you do business?" He Minqing sneered when he heard this, and said, "Is it not for business, or is it not for our business?"

Many young men in shops here in Hangzhou will judge the clothes of customers by watching them, and sometimes they will use this excuse to dismiss those who can't afford it at first glance.

"The two guest officers are strange

, I really can't do business today. The boy said apologetically, "The boat workshop has been taken down today." "

"A shop that is open for business can still be rented out?" He Minqing looked at Chuanfang: "Which adult has such ability."

"This..." The servant smiled wryly and shook his head.

Seeing this, Zhong Qiyun knew that this young man couldn't speak, so he thought for a while and asked, "Can I ask my brother something?"

"You say!"

"How much is a boat in your shipyard that can hold [-] denier rice?"

"It depends on the timber and the number of cabins."

"What about single-cabin fir?" Qinling Huaihe is rich in fir, so it should be the cheapest.

"Recently, it's 25 for two."

"What about the thousand loads?"

"About 300 taels."

Zhong Qiyun nodded, "Thank you brother."

"Where, sir, you are too polite."

After asking, the two left. On the way, He Minqing said: "This 100 taels is not a small amount. A hundred tans of rice can't be pulled by two horses and two carts with a carriage. If you calculate it, it's only a few dozen taels. A boat uses a lot of wood, and the larger the craft, the more complicated the craftsmanship and the more troublesome the manufacturing, so it is natural to think that it will be more expensive."

"Well," Zhong Qiyun smiled: "But, using a boat can save seven minutes of time."

He Minqing's heart skipped a beat, seven points...

"I wonder if Brother He is willing to cooperate with me?" Zhong Qiyun looked at He Minqing and said with a smile.

He Minqing looked at Zhong Qiyun, sighed slightly: "You kid is waiting here for me to jump into the fire pit, right? Did you expect it?"

"No, I just want to make money with Brother He."

"Are you really not afraid of the sea?"

"I'm afraid, but so what?" Zhong Qiyun said: "Brother He, do you know what it means to save seven minutes of time?"

It means being one step ahead of others, which means that all the goods can be sold out as soon as possible, and it also means double the effort and triple the harvest.

"Are you going to sell the silk to Quanzhou?" The entire silk business in Quanzhou has been monopolized by Lu Huang, and he has earned some money following Lu Huang over the years, but it is not a world after all... Anyway, he is now He was also alone, with no other worries, and wanted to get out of Lu Huang's control, this time it might not be an opportunity.

"There are so many towns along the coast, why do I only sell to Quanzhou? As long as the price is right, it's the same to anyone." Zhong Qiyun paused, "I'll be honest with Brother He, my family used to do this, if I'm not sure I won’t touch it, but I’m afraid Brother He won’t want to make money.”

He Minqing's heart began to move, and he pondered for a long time before he snorted: "In this case, why don't I earn money if I have money?"