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Chapter 339 The Great Voyage Plan (2)

"I'm afraid it's not good for Wang Zhuangshi to have such a heart. I wonder if there is anyone else in Wang Zhuangshi's family?"

Wang Haibin's statement is really reserved, which shows his cautious personality. Commonly speaking, this kind of reply obviously has the suspicion of offending Li Xian, and Deng Cheng was sweating profusely, fearing that he would suffer disaster for nothing, but Li Xian seemed to be He didn't mind at all, he raised his hand with a smile, motioned for Wang Haibin to flatten his body, and talked about family affairs in an easy-going manner.

"Returning to Your Highness, the youngest's parents died early, but the old wife and three sons and one daughter, the eldest daughter has been married as a married woman, the eldest of the three sons, and the second son live with the youngest in the sea. The youngest son is fourteen years old and has entered the State school."

Wang Haibin didn't understand why Li Xian suddenly asked about family affairs, but he didn't dare not answer. When he mentioned the youngest son in the family, his dark face unconsciously revealed a look of pride.

"Well, being able to be a scholar at the age of 14 is not a bad talent. Let's just say that I have some friendship with Mr. Luo, the Imperial Academy's Jijiu. The youngest son of Wang Zhuangshi will make up a prison student in the Imperial Academy. Gao Miao, I will leave this matter to you." Yule went to do it."

Hearing that Wang Haibin's youngest son was selected as a scholar at the age of 14, Li Xian was really surprised. You must know that the imperial examination was just on the right track at this time, and the selection of scholars in all states was very strict, and the number of places selected was extremely limited. It can be said to be extremely fierce, especially in Yangzhou, Hangzhou, Su and other southern cultural prefectures and counties. Without real skills, it is very difficult to squeeze across the single-plank bridge. In view of this, Li Xian's love for talents immediately aroused, After pondering for a while, he made a very heavy promise - the Superintendent of the Guozijian is not something that just anyone can get into, it is a place where the rich and powerful get together, without a background, even if you have money, you can't get in. Not to mention how strong the teachers are, nor how many contacts can be made in it, just by virtue of the status of a student supervisor, you can directly participate in the palace examination, which can attract countless scholars all over the world.

"Your Highness loves you so much, even the little ones can't repay you. You should die to thank Your Highness for your kindness!"

After all, Wang Haibin has been in the officialdom. He knows that the Guozijian is the cradle of officials. As long as anyone who enters the prison, as long as he is not too stupid, he can basically be regarded as a top official. With Li Xian's background, he can It is said that his youngest son has already stepped into the officialdom with one foot, and his future is limitless. Wang Haibin couldn't keep his composure any longer, he knelt down on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly to show his loyalty.

"Well, I just remember these words, Mr. Wang Zhuangshi please, I have two things to explain."

Li Xian was not pretentious, he accepted Wang Haibin's great gift calmly, and at the end, he waved his hand and said solemnly.

"Yes, Your Highness please order!"

Hearing what Li Xian said, Wang Haibin didn't dare to be negligent, stood up hastily, bowed, and answered with respect.

"There are two routes on this chart. One is to Persia. This route can be loaded with silk and porcelain and go straight to Persia, or it can be transported to Java for spices, and then to Persia. Two loads is enough, and the profit can be as much as ten times. The ship can be given by the orphan, and the goods can also be delivered by the orphan, but the man needs to be recruited by a strong man. Of course, the orphan will also send some good hands , in case of emergencies, if Wang Zhuangshi is willing to do things for you, if you lose money, you will be considered lonely, if you make a profit, I will give you [-]% alone, I wonder if Wang Zhuangshi is willing to do it?" Li Xian pondered for a while, and didn't say any more. Nonsense, straightforwardly stated the conditions for recruitment.

"Your Highness, this can't be done. It's my job to serve His Highness. I really don't dare to have such extravagant hopes. Please take it back."

Wang Haibin travels the sea all the year round, and has always invested in boats, and the dividends he gets are only [-]% of the dividends. Now when he heard that Li Xian gave the boats, the goods, and [-]% of the dividends, he felt dizzy immediately. How dare he really take Li Xian's, he hastily declined.

"There is no need for the strong man Wang to refuse. The emperor is not short of hungry soldiers, not to mention that he is just a prince. After all, he still wants to talk about business in business. The strong man Wang should take the money, so there is no need to discuss it again. But there are three solitary things to say first. Up front, if there is a violation, then stop blaming Gu for not being sympathetic."

Li Xian is now so rich that he is indifferent to money. The reason why he came up with such a big voyage plan this time is not to make money, but has other intentions. Seeing that Wang Haibin tried his best to refuse, Li Xian Xian just smiled, and made a conclusion with a single word. Immediately, his face suddenly became serious, and he added a sentence with a hint of evil spirit.

"Your Highness, please give instructions!"

Li Xian's evil spirit has always been heavy, even though it was only slightly exposed at this time, it was not something Wang Haibin could bear. When he was hit by such a sudden evil spirit, he couldn't help shivering, and he didn't dare to say anything more. He said, and hurriedly bowed and agreed.

"First, you must not act under the banner of Gu if you have to; second, the matter of the sea chart should not be easily leaked to the outside world; third, all the dangerous places in the Java Islands are taken by Gu. Build a stronghold to defend it, and any locals who dare to resist will be killed without mercy! If the three kings can do it, wealth and honor are nothing more than ordinary things, even if you are named a marquis, I hope you can do it yourself!" The evil spirit on Li Xian's body Not only did he not restrain himself, but he became a little more aggressive. With a straight face, he detailed the three essentials one by one.

"what……"

Hearing Li Xian's words, Wang Haibin was so shocked that he was dumbfounded—in his original prediction, Li Xian would engage in shipping, just to make money, but he didn't expect that Li Xian's move was actually to open up remote areas. He couldn't figure out how those overseas wild lands could be used, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.

"What? Is there any difficulty for Wang Zhuangshi? Why don't you come and listen to Gu Ting."

Li Xian waited for a while, seeing that Wang Haibin still hadn't recovered, his voice turned slightly chilly.

"Your Highness, please forgive me for my blunt words. If this is really the case, it will take a long time, and the manpower and material resources required may not be a small number. I don't know your Highness..."

Asked by Li Xian, Wang Haibin came to his senses, quickly calculated the account, and immediately found that the cost to be invested was astonishingly high.

"You don't have to worry about money and boats. Guzi will let shopkeeper Deng take care of everything. As for the manpower, I don't hesitate to recruit, and Gu will arrange relevant people to help. All the benefits of taking this route can go to the coast Throw it in, don't worry too much!"

Li Xian had already thought about the investment, and the required operating cost would be as much as one million yuan. For this reason, Li Xian had already started preparations a few years ago, and Lin Hu came forward The various types of ships customized in Suzhou, Hangzhou and other places have almost been built, and the only difference is a good captain and a large number of skilled sailors. This is exactly Li Xian's intention to invite Wang Haibin.

"If that's the case, I have no doubts. Everything is according to His Highness's will, and I am willing to die for His Highness!"

Li Xian had already reached this point in his words, Wang Haibin didn't dare to hesitate any longer, he hurriedly bowed, and hurriedly replied.

"That's very good. I just talked about the route to Persia. There are already ships on this route, but there are not many of them. If you go on a large scale, even if there are obstacles, they will not be too big. But other A sea route to America is full of dangers. The journey is nearly ten thousand miles away, and it is difficult to go back and forth in a few years. If you are not careful, you will be buried in the ocean. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a gamble for your life. The importance of the route is especially on the route to Persia. There must be people who dare to die. If you can return successfully, I promise here that the benefits will be shared by the participants. I will not take a penny, only a few samples For the seeds of plants produced in America, in addition, the leader can be named a marquis, and those who make meritorious deeds will be rewarded in turn. This is all I can say, and a strong man can choose someone to do it." After Li Xian praised Wang Haibin, he went to the second article Said what Hang Lu asked for, and at the same time offered a very heavy reward.

"Plant seeds? Your Highness, please forgive my ignorance, and please tell your Highness what the seeds you need."

When Wang Haibin heard Li Xian's words, he was immediately confused. He really couldn't understand that the result of Li Xian's mobilization was only for some plant seeds, so he couldn't help being curious, and hurriedly asked a question.

"Wang Zhuangshi asked a good question. Here is a detailed description of these seeds, and even the elements of seed preservation. If you can get this, it will be a matter of great benefit to the community." Although Li Xian was a mixed official at that time, But he came from the township generals, and he is quite proficient in farming. He has already prepared the relevant portraits and detailed descriptions of the seeds needed. Hearing Wang Haibin's question at this time, he casually picked up a stack of manuscripts from the table , and handed it to Wang Haibin.

"Corn, peanuts, potatoes, sweet potatoes?"

Wang Haibin has always made a living on the water, and he doesn't know much about farming, but he still knows about grains. Seeing that the plants on the pile of manuscripts are all unheard of, his eyes straighten up involuntarily, wondering why Li Xian spends so much money. What's the use of such a thing at a big price.

"That's right, it's exactly these four things. If someone can come here for Gu, the reward that Gu said will definitely be the same!"

Li Xian did not explain the purpose of asking for these four seeds, but once again emphasized the meaning of heavy reward.

"Your Highness has an order, and I will serve you. However, please forgive my blunt words. This matter is extremely difficult. If it can be delayed for a few years, and the Persian route is used to train an elite army, it may be possible to succeed. If Your Highness Believe it, I would like to lead the team to go personally by then!"

The reward offered by Li Xian is not low. Even though Wang Haibin is cautious by nature, he couldn't help but be moved by it. He wished he could lead his people to America immediately, but when he thought of the risks involved, he immediately calmed down and thought over and over again. After a while, he cautiously made a suggestion.

"That's right, that's how it should be. If Zhuangshi Wang can think about this, Gu can rest assured. Well, Gu will wait for your good news!"

Li Xian said so much, not only to introduce the situation, but also to examine Wang Haibin's intentions--Deng Cheng is a careful person, and he must have sent someone to verify Wang Haibin's professional standards, otherwise, he would never dare to receive it. Li Xian came in front of him. Therefore, Li Xian didn't need to bother to check Wang Haibin's ability. What he was concerned about was his character. He deliberately offered heavy rewards twice and three times, just to see what he was doing. Will people lose their sense of propriety because of heavy rewards? Seeing that although he seems to be moving intentionally, he never forgets the fundamentals of safety, Li Xianzi is completely at ease.

(End of this chapter)