Zhao Bing felt that he had not done bad things, but he had not been questioned repeatedly and questioned, but he had to set rules for himself to barely pass the review of the four officials of the court and obtain a license to operate maritime trade in private names. Of course, the emperor still had to give face. The emperor's fleet could dock and trade at any port under the jurisdiction of the Maritime Bureau without being restricted by the region; the fleet was allowed to escort the ship with arms on board and armed merchant ships to the port; the goods from foreign vassals could be disposed of freely in addition to taxation, etc.

"Your Majesty, you can talk about the price of the ship!" Finally, the conditions were agreed, Lu Xiufu wiped the sweat from his face. He knew that the little emperor not only had a good position in governing the country, but also had the skills to command the army, and he must be a good deal. He was really no match for him, and he wanted to end this unpleasant conversation as soon as possible.

"Yes, should I sell it according to the order or estimate it according to the pile?" Zhao Bing asked Wang De to pour a new tea ceremony for everyone.

"Of course, it's up to the rules!" Lu Xiufu said.

"Then I don't want it!" Zhao Bing waved his hand after hearing this.

"Your Majesty, why is this? Didn't you agree just now that you want to form a fleet to go out to sea, why did you regret it again?" Lu Xiufu didn't understand again and said in confusion.

"Lu Xiang, if you calculate according to the rules, the confiscated ships are distributed in Guangzhou, Quanzhou and Mingzhou, and the ships are divided into new and old, and the size is different. You must first go back and send personnel to various places to count and estimate the price. I will also send people to inspect and accept them one by one, then bargain, and then renovate the ships and equip them with sailing cables. I am afraid that this will not be over in less than three or five months. At that time, the trade wind has passed, so why do you have to go out to sea? With this opportunity, I will go directly to various boats to buy new ships, and after the New Year, I can set sail and go out to sea." Zhao Bing took a sip of water and explained to Wen Tianxiang.

"Your Majesty, the price of new ships is high, so where are these old ships cheaper!" Wen Tianxiang interrupted.

"As far as the literary figure, the investment in new ships is more, but the new ships have everything, at least three years, and there is no need for major repairs, and it is durable than the old ships. In addition, I can prepare and load the ship immediately, and the trade wind can go out to sea as soon as it arrives. You also know that the profits of the sea trade are abundant, and the income can offset the difference between the new and old ships at one time. It is still a cost-effective new ship!" Zhao Bing said with a smile.

"That's how it's better to calculate the new ship!" Wen Tianxiang nodded and said.

"How can I estimate it based on your majesty's intention?" Lu Xiufu also felt that the young emperor's analysis was reasonable and frowned.

"We don't know how many ships are there, how many large ships are there, how many small ships are there, how many new ships and old ships are there, right?" Zhao Bing asked.

"Well, Your Majesty is right!" Lu Xiufu and Wen Tianxiang both nodded and said, but Ying Jieyan and Liu Fu were drinking tea and watching them make a fuss and did not interrupt.

"Since both of you agree, then we will put all the ships together, no matter how big, new or old, or specific, as a price. If there are new ships and many large ships, I will make a profit; if there are small ships and many old ships, you will make a profit. That is, our chances are equal, and we will lose half of each win or lose, and we must admit all the losses and profits!" Zhao Bing gathered the snacks and fruits on the table into a pile.

"Your Majesty, how can this work? It's better to test it one by one!" Lu Xiufu shook his head as he looked at the pile of mixed things piled up together.

"Yes, it's still Lu Xiang's right thing to say. The transaction should be fair, and it's not good for anyone to suffer a loss." Wen Tianxiang nodded and said.

"You two are also the prime ministers of the Song Dynasty. After talking, I've been back again. I won't be too long to talk about it. I don't have time to sharpen my mouth!" Zhao Bing said impatiently...

"Shengbo, the sunset lake is picturesque, let's go here for a walk!" Ying Jieyan said when the three of them argued endlessly, pulling Liu Fu's sleeves.

"This...is good. Thinking about the last time I visited the lake, it was more than ten years ago!" Liu Fu was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood Ying Jieyan's meaning and smiled and stood up and left his seat, but the three people who were still bargaining seemed to have noticed it.

"With your father, Your Majesty and the two prime ministers argued over the price of several ships. It's always bad that such a philosopher has spread!" The two walked a distance, and Liu Fu said.

"Haha, Your Majesty is not bargaining. He is spending time with Lu and Wen, not really talking about business. If Your Majesty really wants those ships for nothing, how can we stop it?" Ying Jieyan stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"Dispatch them? Your Majesty is really interested. He actually took two prime ministers of the current dynasty to entertain him." Liu Fu thought about it and couldn't help but smile. However, he was secretly grateful that he had not spoken too much, otherwise he would have become the target of His Majesty's entertainment. However, the old man cleverly saw the mystery.

"Your Majesty is still a child after all. He was confined to this lonely mountain by the Queen Mother for nearly three months. There is not even a person who can speak. I guess he will be bored long ago." Ying Jieyan said with a chuckling.

"Haha, that's true. Your Majesty is used to seeing the big rivers and the seas. In his eyes, this West Lake is probably not as big as a foot basin." Liu Fu laughed when he heard this. The little emperor was afraid that he had not squatted in one place for so long, and he could not vent his anger on his subordinates. Today they came, they were hitting the gun.

"Oh, Your Majesty is afraid that there is a intention to blame him!" Ying Jieyan sighed.

"My father means that Your Majesty has seen that the Empress Dowager suddenly comes to the court, which has something to do with you and me!" Liu Fu frowned.

"With Your Majesty's wisdom, how can you not see the meaning of it?" Ying Jieyan said with a wry smile.

"We are so kind, and we are clearing the obstacles before our rule and safeguarding our reputation!" Liu Fu said anxiously.

"Your Majesty is a benevolent and filial king. It is precisely because of this that I feel ashamed of the Empress Dowager. I understand that I and Shengbo have worked hard. Otherwise, you would think that the Empress Dowager can hold the true dragon in this Gushan Mountain. Therefore, it is not really angering at you and me, but I am just unhappy!" Ying Jieyan said.

"It's reasonable to speak to my father." Liu Fu nodded and said, "Now, Lin'an is guarded by the imperial guards. If Your Majesty thinks we are usurping power, I'm afraid that we will be on this lonely mountain."

"Oh, this is also my concern. Your Majesty values ​​friendship the most, and it is difficult to let go of his hands and feet in his actions, which will lead to the national affairs!" Ying Jieyan shook his head and said.

"I also feel that Your Majesty suddenly acquired the sea ship this time, and turned into a fool of himself in business, and abandoned the national government." Liu Fu also said worriedly after hearing this.

"Your Majesty is a smart man, he knows the right amount. He is worried about the current taxes that are not enough to make ends meet. However, it is not a bad thing to succeed. If the maritime trade route can be opened, the grand occasion of thousands of merchants gathering in our dynasty will be reproduced and the current difficulties will be solved." Ying Jieyan waved his hand.

"My father still needs to enlighten Your Majesty more. I am still worried that your Majesty will have something to do if he stays away from the court for a long time." Liu Fu still said uneasy, "Your Majesty is getting worse and worse. When he was about to mention Dongxiao Palace, he humiliated Lang Rushan and Jiangnan famous scholar Deng Mu in public, forcing both of them to retreat to the mountains and forests. Lang Rushan has been in charge of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Daozong for many years and has great prestige among the Taoists. Deng Mu has some reputation among Jiangnan talented people and has a good relationship with many famous scholars. If he promotes it everywhere, it will also damage Your Majesty's reputation."

"I also know a little about this. Lang Rushan was playing tricks to track down the imperial ship for his own private purposes, and was ridiculed in front of His Majesty, but he was exposed one by one. Deng Muquan's unfair demeanor was rude in front of His Majesty. After being taught a lesson, he actually started to spit out. At that time, even if His Majesty ordered them to be killed on the spot, it would be too much for the two of them to publicize them outside. Retirement was considered as smart." Ying Jieyan sneered.

"I am really old with my father. I am more and more protecting my son and protecting you all the best!" Liu Fu said with a wry smile after hearing this.

"Haha, I will teach you a wise king and I will be enough for my whole life!" Ying Jieyan laughed and said, "A proud look can really make people angry."

"Okay, Your Majesty seems to have an agreement. If we don't take a break, the city gate should be closed!" Liu Fu looked back. The three people in the pavilion had stopped arguing, but the two prime ministers were dejected, thinking that they had been plotted by the little emperor again...

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Lu Xiufu and Wen Tianxiang were on a boat, but their understanding of the boat was far worse than Zhao Bing. He could say that it was different for three days and three nights in a row. It was not a joke to fool them. In the end, he got his wish and won the confiscated sea ship for 2 million guan. This sounded quite a lot, but you should know that the factory price of a sea ship of 2,000 guan was more than 1,000 guan, and a sea ship of 1,000 guan was more than 1,000 guan, while a large sea ship of 1,000 guan was more than 3,000 guan.

As Zhao Bing knew, Lu Shirong promoted the "official ship" the year before yesterday. He customized a batch of large sea ships of more than 3,000 stone in Fuzhou, Quanzhou and Guangzhou yards, but it was forced to stop after a year of trial. The ship was captured by the Song army without waiting for treatment, which was almost the same as a new ship. In addition, he knew that the larger the ship type on the sea, the better the wind and wave resistance performance, so he concluded that large sea ships must occupy the majority of the confiscated sea ships, and the small boats were only used to transport goods and personnel, as well as for life-saving purposes, but the number was not too large.

In this way, this batch of ships is large and the number of medium-sized sea ships is at least half. Just by the residual value, he can make a lot of money even if he pours it out. Even if some ships need to be repaired and the sailboats are missing, he still only makes money without losing money. When the ship is obtained, Zhao Bing does not intend to give money now, but is preparing to pay the commission to pay the salt tax he pays for. He also has to buy goods and recruit sailors for the savings!

Of course, Zhao Bing has never fought unprepared battles. You should know that the operation of thousands of merchant ships is no less than that of an army. From recruiting sailors, purchasing goods, long-distance voyages, and returning goods, all the required personnel will be tens of thousands of people. As the boss behind the scenes, Zhao Bing cannot manage it himself, but needs someone to take care of it.

At present, Zhao Bing has such a group of talents. In order to obtain urgently needed materials and spend counterfeit coins in Qiongzhou, the Bureau of Affairs specially established a comprador and formed a long-distance fleet specializing in long-distance trafficking at sea. Over the past decade, their footprints have spread across the world, from Northeast to Goryeo, Japan, and Southeast Asia to Southeast Asian countries, and have involved routes in China and West Asia, and have developed into a fleet of more than 100 sea ships.

With the team, Zhao Bing naturally had no worries. After receiving the documents, he immediately summoned several officials. While he ordered people to quickly go south to receive the ships, check the ship's condition, and recruit sailors. He also tried to recruit officers and soldiers retired from the navy and Marines into caravans and form a guard team. At the same time, he began to set up offices and handle goods at various ports, preparing to put them into operation when the trade wind arrives next year.

Since Zhao Bing got a caravan, his spirit has become great. He plans and supervises himself every day, as if he has really become a big boss. And he is so hardworking, really not just for himself, because he understands that wealth is created by labor. But what drives people to work behind it is trade and the profits it brings. Without trade, the meaning of labor is only to satisfy survival, and wealth will not be generated. So in essence, trade creates wealth, not labor itself.

Zhao Bing knew that in the Song Dynasty, business was already very developed and the status of merchants was also improved. However, in relatively closed, self-sufficient men farming and women weaving were still the mainstream form of the ancient economy. What exists in people's concepts is still the creation of wealth by the working people who dripped into the soil, while merchants were just parasites attached to the working people. Are merchants exploiters or are they in the last position of scholars, farmers, industry and commerce.

Zhao Bing, who came from the era of business without the people, has been able to understand and understand that all the slander and slander of merchants over the past thousands of years is unfair. It is actually a condition that measures whether a person and a nation can get rich is not a matter of static. Sometimes, whether a person and a nation can get rich is not a matter of hard work, but whether there is a commodity market that allows free trade.

Intuitively, wealth is created by the "working people" who are dripping into the soil of the khan, but the deep reason is that merchants stimulate the "working people" and that merchants liberate the productivity of the "working people". The reason why these wealth is created is not because of the hard work of the people, but because of the prosperity of free trade. As long as there is a market that allows people to get rich, no matter how lazy people are, they can become diligent. Once the market disappears and there is no profit, then no matter how diligent people are, they will choose to bask in the sun, and the wealth will not be produced in the end.

Therefore, Zhao Bing knew that as long as the trade prospered can it stimulate the productivity of the people. The current unsalable product sales will not only lead to the regression of handicraft industry and cause market depression. It will also affect agriculture. If the handicraft industry stagnates, then the primary products produced by agriculture will not be able to enter the circulation field and can only rot at home, which will dampen farmers' enthusiasm for production and make the products only closed to circulation within a very small range, and naturally it is difficult to make profits.
Chapter completed!