Chapter 141: Dependents
"Brother and the others have been away for several months, when will they be able to return?"
In Linyungang, Ye Zhiyu stood at the pier, looking at the bustling port, and there were ships constantly entering and leaving, showing a look of worry.
Going to sea in this era is not a safe matter. Even if there are the most experienced sailors and boatmen, they dare not pat their chests and say that they can be 100% sure to return safely.
Since Duan Yu and Qin Feiyu went to sea, Ye Zhiyu has arrived here every day, looking at the seashore from afar, and praying for Duan Yu and the others.
According to the arrangement before departure, after the beginning of spring, Guo Bairen, Ye Zhiyu, Yu Jingbai and others brought their families to Linyungang, settled under the arrangement of the Baiyun Chamber of Commerce, waiting for news from their families.
"Brother, if you know that I am about to break through to the Five Qi Chaoyuan, you must be very happy? According to Sister Jingbai, after practicing to the Five Qi Chaoyuan realm, the Taoist magic will be very useful... Unfortunately, it is still not as good as Manager Guo. He has already broken through to the Five Qi Chaoyuan realm, and has the help of the Five Elements Pill. He is brave and diligent, which scares Xiao Jingfeng..."
Ye Zhiyu looked at the sea, as if thinking of Xiao Jingfeng's stunned look, and a smile appeared on his face.
Immediately, her eyes narrowed and she saw several sea boats entering the port.
"Maybe it's the big brother and the others!"
Although he knew that the caravan Duan Yu followed had ten large wings, Ye Zhiyu couldn't help but go and take a look.
What's more, when ten big wings go out, encountering typhoons, fairies, and pirates, it is normal for five or six ships to return.
After many disappointments, this time, on the way, Ye Zhiyu was stopped by a breathless servant: "Miss Ye, what is coming... is our boat!"
"What?"
Ye Zhiyu was overjoyed and ran to the dock quickly. Seeing several large wings and other sea boats unloading continuously, Qin Feiyu was supervising the situation, next to him was a group of businessmen who wanted to make connections.
All the things that come from the sea are in short supply. Even if you are a second-hand dealer, it is very profitable and there are not many risks, so you will naturally flock to it.
"Three sisters!"
Qin Feiyu saw Ye Zhiyu and was overjoyed.
"I haven't seen each other for several months, how are the eldest brother and the second brother?" Ye Zhiyu was already tearful and almost cried.
"Everything is fine! My brother and I have specially prepared souvenirs for you! They are all Izumo specialties!"
Qin Feiyu scratched his head and smiled honestly: "Mr. Guo, is Mr. Xiao here? It's time for them to hand over the goods..."
"Brother... Where is the big brother?"
Ye Zhiyu looked around and found Duan Yu's figure, and asked in confusion.
"Brother is on the sea, this future..." Looking at the little girl's disappointed face, Qin Feiyu said: "This time, my brother is determined to lay a foundation at the sea. We should help you with all our strength!"
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At night, Baiyun Chamber of Commerce.
Xiao Jingfeng, Yu Jingbai, and Guo Bairen are all there, and they can be said to be a gathering. Listening to Qin Feiyu telling the thrilling sea, the customs of the people and Duan Yu's plans.
“Reclaim the island?”
Xiao Jingfeng had considered it as early as Duan Yu went out to sea: "At this time, the Northern Yan invaded the grassland like fire, and the country was in chaos and could not stop it. I am afraid that in the next few years, the Central Plains of the Northern Earth will be in chaos. It is a way to avoid overseas! It's just about this money..."
Large-scale infrastructure projects such as reclamation have always been large-scale investment and slow output, and profits have to be calculated over decades.
"Brother said that the benefits of this maritime trade and our capital can be invested in to make the first money... This time I came here to prepare to sell goods, buy oxen, grain, rice seeds, recruit talents and slaves, go out to sea again in autumn, and arrive at Luoding Island before winter!"
As for the second fund, even Qin Feiyu doesn't know where it is.
"Since it is the lord who has the order, we will naturally obey... Brother Guo!" Xiao Jingfeng looked at Guo Bairen and said, "How is the counting?"
Guo Bairen stood up: "I have repeatedly calculated with the people of the Baiyun Chamber of Commerce that the profits of this maritime trade are about 120,000 taels, of which 55,000 taels of capital will be deducted, and 65,000 taels of silver will be obtained in net! It is really a great profit! If the lord wants to reclaim the island, the profits of this maritime trade should not be put down, or there are other considerations! For our safety!"
"What? Then the king of Qing Kingdom really caught up here?" Qin Feiyu's face changed.
"It's not blatant, but we found that there were more spies near the Baiyun Chamber of Commerce. It should be from Qingguo, the pedestrian department, the military, and the God-Catcher Department!"
Ye Zhiyu said softly.
"Since that's the case, Dong Chen really can't stay anymore!" Qin Feiyu made a quick decision: "Sell goods immediately tomorrow, purchase supplies, and prepare to go out to sea together!"
Although ordinary criminals are unlikely to be wanted more severely once they go abroad, Duan Yu is naturally different.
The most important thing is probably on the blacklist of the new monarch Cui Shan.
This past Eight Virtue King may not count the death of the princess on Duan Yu's head, but he must have a plan for him. Ye Zhou suffered heavy losses due to the pursuit, which is another result.
"In addition, the local Gongsun Chamber of Commerce seems to have abnormal movements."
Ye Zhiyu added: "It seems that he is very nervous about the safety of Gongsun Xiaobai."
"This person is still Izumo and is preparing for arms sales..." Qin Feiyu said without blushing: "If you tell me the truth, it's... Captain Wu will prove it!"
Although they may have cheated Gongsun Xiaobai later, they were just accidentally injured their friendly forces and used them.
What's more, he finally sold one to Gongsun Xiaobai and asked him to resell the Fujiwara family. Although the original intention was to balance the strength of the things, it also had real benefits.
"But the human heart is a ghost, you must be careful!"
Guo Bairen paused and said, "The lord has entrusted his foundation with his foundation. We should work together to take it to the island intact!"
"Oh?" Qin Feiyu's eyes lit up: "What are your plans?"
"Not just break it up and use force to fight..." Guo Bairen looked honest and honest, but at this time he had a bit of a celebrity style who was very particular about the power of the country: "The power of the Gongsun Chamber of Commerce in Linyungang was early in the air. At this time, he was probably under the pressure of the Gongsun clan and had to ask, but there was nothing. Our real enemy was still the power of the Qing Kingdom, but this place was Dongchen. We have a good position, so we have a lot of articles to write..."
That night, someone went to Linyungang’s official office to submit a letter and bluntly talked about the affairs of the spies in the country.
As an economic port, the government attaches great importance to its safety. The next day, elite troops dispatched to destroy several small-scale dens.
While the Qingguo Travel Service and other institutions were in a state of great trouble, Guo Bairen held several chambers of commerce openly, selling goods that were hard-working from Izumo Kingdom at high prices, and purchasing them at large, as if they were shipping to Izumo Kingdom.
As for the large amount of grain purchased, it was an excuse to use the Izumo civil war as an excuse to trade military rations.
To be honest, there is no news about Izumo Country in Dongchen. Qin Feiyu and the others brought it back first-hand, which really made many businessmen feel disgusted and some of them dare not continue to do business in Izumo Country.
After all, the chaos of war is also very terrifying to the destruction of business.
After such trouble, when autumn came, Gongsun Xiaobai also returned, bringing news of the resurgence of the East-West War between Izumo Kingdom and the East. Xiao Jingfeng and his party also transferred the old and weak early, and then led six large sea boats in an open manner and embarked on the way to sea again.
"Dongchen...Linyungang..."
Standing at the stern of the boat, Xiao Jingfeng looked at the harbor and couldn't help but sigh: "In this way, we have completely left the mainland. I don't know if we can return to our hometown in our lifetime!"
This time, all of them were out of their command, and those who were still in Linyungang were all pretending to be suspicious soldiers of the Baiyun Chamber of Commerce.
After this time, Xiao Jingfeng and Yu Jingbai completely broke off relations with Bai Haoshan. In order to avoid suspicion, they might even declare them traitors.
"It must be possible!"
Qin Feiyu came behind Xiao Jingfeng and smiled and said, "Brother manages Luoding Island, just to reserve a way out for us so that he will not give up the ambition of the mainland. However... I predict that after we go back, the first thing we have to face is the East China Sea islands and Izumo's domestic situation."
"I got some news, which was the latest from the Gongsun Chamber of Commerce, and I happened to ask for advice together!" Guo Bairen also came over: "Izumo Country is really in chaos!"
Qin Feiyu couldn't help rolling his eyes secretly when he heard this.
He knew what good things Duan Yu had done in Izumo Country, and thought it would be strange if he didn't get messy like this.
At this time, Guo Bairen said the information in detail: "The Izumo Kingdom is in a civil war. Since the regent Hei family died unexpectedly and the Tianshou Pavilion was burned, the Hei family fell into inheritance chaos. His brother and son fought for the throne and almost met. Taking this opportunity, the Fujiwara family's chief Chiyo swore a swearing to raise an army, achieving a great victory, and shocking the Western Kingdom!"
Although the Fujiwara family was the former leader of the Western Kingdom, since the last East-West War, it was cut off a county and its power was no longer as strong as before.
As long as the Hei clan's regents were not stupid, they would definitely be divided and won over, and even enfeoffed the confidants and branches as the vassal lords of the Western Kingdom, monitoring and controlling the Fujiwara family.
If Chiyo Fujiwara successfully enters Luo and defeats the Hei family, he must first consolidate his foundation.
Otherwise, if he had launched a large army to fight against the Hei clan, and many vassal lords in the Western Kingdom would raise troops and cause chaos, the Fujiwara family's hegemony would be in danger of overturning.
It can be said that this civil strife in Ping gave him an excellent opportunity.
"The Hei family is in turmoil and the Fujiwara family is rising. If the winner was the seventh and three years old, there will be June 4th at this time. The key point is still the Great Lord Izumo!"
Guo Bairen analyzed: "Hai family has been in charge of power for a long time and is generally not respectful to the royal family. It is said that there are other branches that freeze to death in winter. When this opportunity occurs, if the king of Izumo issues a manifesto and calls on the Fujiwara family to enter Beijing to quell the rebellion, then the Fujiwara family will have 50% chances of winning!"
"Mr. Guo's calculations are not missed!"
Qin Feiyu was convinced and saluted respectfully.
Chapter completed!