Zhang Jingyi actually knew that this third uncle who had just recognized was a person with many secrets.

And I don’t know how many secrets will be rotten in his stomach.

But now, Zhang San told him something confidential.

Of course, Zhang Jingyi knew that if he had not become his nephew, he would never have said this.

So Zhang Jingyi's face turned a little serious and said, "Please give me advice from my third uncle."

Zhang San said directly: "In the front line of Guanning, there are a large number of people who have written letters with Huang Taiji. Do you know these things?"

Zhang Jing nodded and said, "We have captured Li Yongfang, the general officer of Jiannu. He has told some people that he knows a little about this."

Zhang San then stared at Zhang Jingyi: "So do you know that the Liaodong Governor Yuan Chonghuan also has many letters and close contacts with Huang Taiji?"

Zhang Jing frowned and said, "For this, Li Yongfang has not asked anything..."

Zhang San sneered: "Li Yongfang is just a dog of Jiannu after all. Dogs are used for orders, but if there is a real secret matter, how can this dog know about it?"

Zhang Jing suddenly remembered that Yuan Chonghuan had indeed had correspondence with Huang Taiji in history, but in the historical community, everyone's evaluations were different. Some people thought that Yuan Chonghuan was a traitor, but some people believed that this was a means by Yuan Chonghuan to stabilize the Jiannu people and prevent the Jiannu people from attacking Guanning.

Of course, Mao Wenlong would also write letters to Huang Taiji.

But the difference between the two is that when Mao Wenlong wrote a letter, he would immediately report to the court, and then come to the court like an invitation to reward, "Look... I've fooled Huang Taiji again."

Yuan Chonghuan was different. He did not make much of his letters and exchanged letters, nor did he say hello to the court in advance.

Zhang Jingyi couldn't understand whether this was because Yuan Chonghuan was too confident and felt that he had received the full trust of the court, or simply because Yuan Chonghuan's personality... was rather reckless.

Zhang Jingyi said in surprise: "How could the third uncle know about these things?"

Zhang San smiled and said, "This vast ocean is a place where dirt is hidden. Whether it is the Jiannu, the Ming people, or the Japanese, who cannot survive on land, they have to go into the sea to make a living. Some people... they know some secrets, but those who have mastered the secrets will inevitably be unable to protect their wealth. What can they do except go into the sea?"

Good guy... it turns out... officials have already fled in this era.

Zhang San continued: "The people on the sea are different from those on the land. People in the inland... have national hatred and family hatred, but people on the sea only have interests and no one will ask the other party about the past. So in the Beihai, whether it is the convicted Jiannu, the Koreans, or the Liaodongs, there are everything. Your third uncle can always hear some interesting things at the sea."

Zhang Jingyi said: "Yuan Chonghuan had letters with Huang Taiji, but it may not prove that he had an affair with the Jiannu people."

Zhang Sandao: "But it cannot prove that he has not colluded with the enemy."

Zhang Jingyi was speechless for a moment.

Zhang San continued: "What an important position is the governor of Liaodong? Can the court bear this risk? What's more, the Guanning Army, if I'm blunt, it's already so bad... Many people from Guanning Army really can't stand it, so they went into the sea..."

"In my fleet, there are 30% of the Guanning Army who went into the sea alone. You are now the Jinyiwei. My uncle has already told you these things. You should consider them yourself. If you think they are useful, follow the clues and check them. If you think they are useless, of course you can choose to turn a blind eye. OK, my uncle is leaving. By the way, if you have any money, please lend me some."

Zhang Jingyi: “…”

Zhang San smiled and said, "I will secretly go to see Jiu Qiansui tomorrow. When I was on the way to the capital, my uncle had already made a secret appointment with him. Originally, I only had a few hundred taels of silver left on my hand. I originally thought that these hundreds of taels of silver should be enough, but now I think that it is different now. Now the burden on my uncle's shoulders is very heavy, so I still have to give our Zhang family a little more effort and want to give more."

Zhang Jingyi said laughing and crying: "Uncle is really making me poor in giving gifts to myself?"

Zhang San smiled: "Money is something outside of your body. If you don't give it away, it will become the root of disaster. You must think that I am too flattering to those nine thousand years old. You, you don't understand the account. Look at the world, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, if you want to give gifts, they still believe that they are noble and have no way to go. But if you blindly offer it to the emperor, the emperor has a high vision and looks down on ordinary things. Your third uncle took out all the money, but it's just a few good words from the emperor. Only our Eunuch Wei is simply a gift given to you by God."

Zhang Jingyi: “…”

Zhang San said: "Think about it, Eunuch Wei is a man with no moral integrity and a person with a belt tied to his feet is not as reserved as those ministers. He has to give a gift and think of various names. He also refuses to give him ten thousand taels, and he is happy to give him one hundred taels. Moreover, such eunuchs may not be really greedy for your gifts, but he is just a life-threatening person and suspicious. When everyone sees everyone, he feels as if others are not respected in their hearts. He also thinks that this person is laughing at him behind his back. Therefore, what Eunuch Wei needs most is the sincere respect from others. Uncle doesn't need much money, and he can coax him to his ears. When there is a benefit, he will think of you. The money spent can be earned back thousands of times in less than a year."

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment before saying, "Let me tell me, is such a good deal comparable to those private merchants at sea? This is huge profits. If I don't do this deal, my ancestors will scold me even if they have spirits in heaven."

Zhang Jingyi couldn't help but laugh. Their Zhang family had been honest all the way down, but they didn't expect that when they arrived at the third uncle, they had a gene mutation.

So Zhang Jing said, "It's easy to say, Uncle Third, don't worry, the money will be included in me. In a few days, I will have someone secretly send 100,000 taels of silver to you."

Zhang San was not polite and nodded: "Let's go, look for opportunities to get together again."

As he said that, he said to Zhang Tianlun: "Tianlun, my nephew, you are not smart, so you should not care about family affairs. Just let Jingyi deal with it. Jingyi is a very smart person, and he has a proper position in everything he does."

Zhang Tianlun suddenly looked bad and wanted to say something.

Zhang San then widened his eyes: "If you are disobedient, I will beat you up as an uncle."

Zhang Tianlun: “…”

Regarding Yuan Chonghuan and Guan Ningjun, since he heard this information today, Zhang Jingyi was still worried.

However, deep down, he still did not connect Yuan Chonghuan with his enemy. He just felt that Yuan Chonghuan was a bit too reckless in his work.

At this time, the vast number of "pirates" women arrived in the capital one after another. Zhang Jingyi had already ordered people to prepare in advance.

At this time, a large number of houses have been prepared in Xingfu Home to safely resettle these families.

A few days later, Zhang San wrote a letter to Emperor Tianqi to prepare for the establishment of the company's articles of association.

Emperor Apocalypse has approved that almost all the regulations were based on the Dong India Company. The Tianjin Harbour Port was used as a base and allowed the company to purchase specialties in the inland area. The company's ships were allowed to unload specialties from Japan, Western countries and Europe at the port and sell them.

At the same time, it was clearly stipulated that the company could adopt more flexible diplomatic strategies for the various vassals outside the Ming Dynasty, and also allowed the company to recruit certain mercenaries and sailors.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Jingyi began to purchase a large amount of supplies.

Zhang Jingyi has an understanding of this. The demand for silk and porcelain overseas has always been particularly high. Whether in Europe, Japan or Western countries, they are proud to be able to buy silk and porcelain.

Therefore, the first batch of goods was to send the goods of a total of seven ships to Malacca for sale, and then purchase local specialties from Malacca and transport them back to the Ming Dynasty.

The reason why I chose Malacca for the first time was carefully selected by Zhang San.

Today, Malacca has become a distribution center for shipping in various countries.

Whether it is a ship from Europe or a ship entering India from the Ming Dynasty, it often needs to pass through this place. A large number of merchants have long gathered here, and once shipped, it can be sold immediately.

Of course... this is just a small test. After all, the cheaper one is just a middleman who makes the difference. The company's purpose is to directly control several major routes in the future.

In Zhang San's constitution, it is particularly mentioned that maritime trade does not make money.

Because the large amount of ships and supplies required for sea trade requires many more candidates, the risks in the sea are also huge. Under so many unfavorable factors, even if you make money, the benefits... are actually not high. To put it bluntly, this is just a life-long money.

The reason why the East India Company was able to make a fortune is not because it conducts maritime trade, but because... it monopolizes the route.

After all, monopoly can ensure a steady stream of wealth.

If the Ming Dynasty companies do not pursue monopoly and rely only on maritime trade to make some small profits, this is to lose the foundation and seek the end.

Emperor Tianqi deeply agreed with this memorial.

Therefore, the Imperial Bi Zhuzi and the Ming East India Company were officially established. After purchasing a large number of goods, the first fleet officially left the port.

A group of ragged sailors boarded the ship and raised their sails under the gaze of countless curious eyes.

At this time, most of these sailors who were about to travel far were still contemptuous.
Chapter completed!