The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Yan Chengjin pondered for a moment and said: "Fish maw and bird's nest are almost equal in price. They are both valuable items. There are also abalone and whale oil, which can also be sold for money."

The so-called "eating from the sea" means that in the coastal areas of South Zhili, you can go fishing.

But Daming’s fishery was almost blank.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi frowned slightly: "But how can we provide ships?"

Ordinary people cannot afford a boat.

If the imperial court leases ships to the people, the people will not be able to provide collateral.

Once the ship sinks or is snatched by pirates, the fishermen may even secretly sail the ship to the island country to fight against the pirates.

These will cause the court to suffer huge losses.

"What the Emperor said is true."

"Everything that can go to sea is a big ship. A big ship can easily cost several hundred taels of silver. How can the common people get so much money?"

Liu Jian looked worried.

Even with this money, the cost of renting a boat is not affordable by the people.

For water transportation, it costs six qian to rent a day, and it is even more expensive to rent a large ship.

But fishermen may not be able to catch fish when they go out to sea, so it becomes a loss-making business.

"There are also fishermen in the southeast, but it's difficult to make a living and the people are unwilling to do this." Jiang Mian lamented.

There is a narrow chance of death at sea. If the ship sinks or encounters pirates, no one will rescue you.

The princes frowned.

After a while, seeing that Yan Chengjin stopped talking, the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi said: "My dear friends, who wants to say something?"

The ministers were hesitant and did not dare to say more.

Mao Ji hoped from the bottom of his heart that Yan Chengjin could solve the matter. The people who served as Haihu were still blocked in the Hubu Yamen, and they didn't know how to arrange them.

"Master Yan, do you want to turn fish into futures?"

I just heard Yan Chengjin’s intention to let the fishermen from the southeast go fishing.

The eyes of all the gentlemen are shining, futures means collecting money now and selling goods later.

First collect the money and build the boat, then sell it to the gentry after you come back from fishing. It’s a good deal!

Jiang Mian said calmly: "Futures can only be made if two conditions are met. First, the commercial goods can be priced at a more stable price. Second, the commercial goods can be used by the people of the world. This is not the case for fish."

Mao Ji was stunned.

In the main hall, the atmosphere gradually became quiet as if a basin of cold water had been poured on it.

Jiang Mian explained: “The value of the caught fish varies, and the transportation to the capital is long and expensive.

Moreover, cooking fish requires oil and salt. Without oil and salt, it smells so fishy that people are reluctant to eat it. "

He specializes in the science of Liangxiang, and even consulted Liu Lai privately for some advice.

Yan Chengjin looked at Jiang Mian, his heart moved slightly.

It is true that fish cannot be turned into futures and money cannot be raised from the gentry.

Zhu Houzhao blinked and murmured in a low voice: "Lao Gao, this month's achievements are just one thing away from being the same as that of my father. Do you think about it again?"

Dog Emperor, don’t you think about it yourself?

If it weren't for the imperial court, Yan Chengjin would definitely be quarreling with Zhu Houzhao.

Although the voice was small, it reached the ears of the Supreme Emperor and the princes without missing a word. Xiao Jing gave a light drink and retreated from the court.

Dongnuan Pavilion,

It always makes sense for Yan Chengjin and Zhu Houzhao to sit and rely on mountains and rivers.

People can only make use of natural resources to get rich, and this was also the case in the previous life.

"As far as the current situation is concerned, it is not difficult to transport fish. It can be pickled into salted fish. The smellier it is, the more fragrant it will be. It can be transported no matter how far it goes."

I remember that in the previous life, salted fish was very popular, and poor people loved to buy salted fish. A small fish would eat several bowls of rice.

Salt is not valuable, and neither is fish. The cost of salted fish is extremely low.

"Salted fish?" Zhu Houzhao blinked and said, "But Lao Gao, where do you get the boats to lend to the people?"

There was only one achievement left to equal the Supreme Emperor, and Zhu Houzhao became more active.

"Did the new emperor forget about Uncle Chang Ning and Marquis Shouning?"

Zhu Houzhao slapped his thigh, how could he forget those three stupid and rich princes, "Gu Banban, hurry up and send them to the palace."

"It's not urgent yet."

In the past two days, the gentry went to Huimin Pharmacy to see a doctor. Wang Ji suggested eating fish maw.

Immediately afterwards, a mysterious businessman purchased fish maw at a high price, and fish maw suddenly became popular.

Two days later,

In the palace corridor, the Zhang brothers folded their hands in their sleeves and hugged their chests, "Brother, the dog emperor doesn't want to cheat us, right?"

"Brother, if he asks for money later, just give it to him."

Zhang Heling whispered, it is better to cheat one person than two people.

After all, he is the emperor now, which is better than confiscating the family.

"Brother is so cunning, why didn't you give it to me?" Zhang Yanling retorted and slapped Zhang Heling's hand: "What did brother do to you in the first place?"

Zhou Yu didn't want to deal with these two fools.

When the three of them came to the main hall, Zhu Houzhao asked happily: "I have a good thing that can make me rich."

The three of them shook their heads and looked at Zhu Houzhao like fools, "New Emperor, we don't want to get rich, so we're leaving."

Dog Zhu Houzhao really wants to ask them for money!

The three of them stood up and hurriedly walked out of the palace, but the young eunuch blocked the way.

Coming out at this time, Yan Chengjin said: "I want to invite the nobles to do business. Liangxiang ships out, and the nobles hire laborers. The silver received will be divided between the Chamber of Commerce and the nobles 70/30."

"July 3? Who are you looking down on here? June 4th!" After Zhang Yanling finished speaking, he continued to ask: "What kind of deal?"

"I'm sorry I can't tell you."

Zhou Yu frowned and said, "Then I can't help the new emperor and Master Yan."

Yan Chengjin pondered for a moment and then said: "We run a fish market in the southeast, selling fish maw and salted fish. Fish maw is a precious thing and can be supplied to the gentry in the capital.

And salted fish is cheaper than meat, can be sold to ordinary people, and is easy to transport. "

Zhang Heling and Zhou Yu's faces became interesting. They did not believe Zhu Houzhao, but believed Yan Chengjin.

If they wanted to cheat them, Liangxiang Chamber of Commerce would not get involved.

This kid said he could make money, and he must make money.

"Brother, let's go."

"I'm leaving too!" Zhou Yu said.

When he walked outside, Zhang Yanling had a bitter face: "Brother, Yan Chengjin hasn't finished talking. We have a grudge against him, but not against silver."

Zhang Heling slapped him and called over, "We have silver, why do we need Yan Chengjin's boat?"

...

Fengtian Hall,

The retired emperor Hongzhi looked at the huanghuali wood board, and there was only one thing missing from Zhu Houzhao's achievements.

"Are the new emperor and Yan Chengjin in the East Palace? "

Xiao Jing's face gradually changed: "In the East Warm Pavilion, the two dukes were summoned to the palace, and it seems that they want to borrow money from them."

He couldn't tell whether they were going to trick Zhou Yu and Zhang Heling, and he didn't dare to make a conclusion.

The retired emperor Hongzhi turned around and looked at Xiao Jing in confusion: "Why did you summon them to the palace?"

As for the relatives of the emperor, the retired emperor Hongzhi kept a distance. Zhu Houzhao always interacted with them, and he was a little unhappy.

"It is said that they will hire laborers to go out to sea to fish, and set up a fish market to let the river and lakes control it. The new emperor is writing an imperial edict."

The gentlemen gradually fell silent.

Xiao Jing continued: "But the two lords are not satisfied with the account sharing, and they want to do it themselves. They secretly went to Liangxiang to buy boats and hire people..."

The faces of the gentlemen moved slightly. No matter how they looked at it, these three people seemed to be fooled by Yan Chengjin.

The retired emperor Hongzhi looked at Xiao Jing, and Xiao Jing hurried to invite Yan Chengjin.

"Yan Qing's family deceived Shouning Hou and Changning Bo to send ships out to sea? "

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