The guest from Zhao Yunze's house was Fan Tingju.In April last year, Fan Tingju left Chang'an, went to the Western Regions with Datang's specialties, and returned to Datang in November.But at that time, Zhao Yunze had already left Chang'an and went to the Turks.As soon as Zhao Yunze saw Fan Tingju, he didn't bother to ask about other things, and asked one thing when he came up, that is, he entrusted Fan Tingju to find the seeds of grain, vegetables and other crops in the Western Regions."
I thought that Lord Zhao would be more concerned about the profitability of the business."
Fan Tingju said with a smile."
Well, let's talk about the profitability of the business first."
Only then did Zhao Yunze remember that many of the specialties that Fan Tingju took away were his products.Fan Tingju directly took out a list, handed it to Zhao Yunze and said: "Lord Zhao's goods are profitable, a detailed list has been listed, you can see it at a glance."
By the way, the profits written on this paper are all after deducting a certain tap. ”Zhao Yunze took the list and looked at it, he didn't look at the profit of the individual item, only looked at the final total figure."
Eight hundred and thirty-four and six hundred and twelve texts.So much," Zhao Yunze said in surprise.He asked Fan Tingju to bring not many goods to the Western Regions, just a dozen boxes of glassware and a hundred or so jars of medicine and wine.After all, it was the first time to run an outside single, and he was very cautious."
It's very little.Of those glassware, he took out more than a dozen of them and gave them to His Majesty, and he also gave out twenty jars of medicinal wine in exchange for the title of baron. ”Fan Tingju said, "If these things are sold, they will be at least 500 more." ”"Old Fan, you're not interesting enough.How can you give a gift with my goods" Zhao Yunze's heart was dripping blood.Five hundred, Lao Tzu only spent so much to hold a wedding.Fan Tingju hurriedly said: "Lord Zhao, don't worry, these five hundred yuan, a certain compensation will be given to you." ”"Hehe, that's pretty much it.You old fan want to come here to earn more. ”Zhao Yunze grinned again.Fan Tingju said: "There are more goods in a certain belt, so naturally you will earn more."
However, we can make a lot of money this year, but next year's profits will be thinner. ”"Why," Zhao Yunze asked puzzled."
Many businessmen in Datang have gone to the Western Regions to sell glass.If you have a lot of things, they're not worth much. ”Fan Tingju said, "Fortunately, I went back earlier, and Lord Zhao's glassware is more transparent than other merchants."
That's a lot of money.If he had set off later than other merchants, he would not only have made less money, but the baron's title would have run away. ”"Hehe, Lao Fan, don't worry.Within three or two years, the glass produced by my factory will definitely be the top in Datang.Even if the profit of the next trip will be reduced, then my goods will definitely be higher than the selling price of others. ”Zhao Yunze said with a smile."
Lord Zhao's confidence, where does it come from?"
Fan Tingju asked curiously."
You can't say this, you can't say it."
Where does Zhao Yunze's confidence come from, there is no other, coal.When the investment conference was held, Zhao Yunze told those businessmen that coal was used to burn glass, but this coal had to be found and developed by those businessmen themselves.If you really can't find coal, you can use good charcoal to burn glass, but there are too many impurities, and the appearance is definitely not good.Those merchants thought at the time that since Zhao Yunze had found the coal so easily, they would definitely be able to find it too.But in fact, only two or three of the producers and distributors of Datang Shidao quickly found coal.After all, open-pit or superficial coal mines are not so easy to find.For the rest, the glass can only be burned with charcoal for the time being.However, the merchants did not give up and still sent people everywhere to look for coal.The open-pit coal mine that Zhao Yunze is using now, although I don't know the specific reserves, can meet the needs of a few years, and it should be fine.In addition, Zhao Yunze has asked Luo Yunhe to experiment and successfully refine coke, and the glass fired is naturally of high quality.Zhao Yunze does not plan to share this secret with others for the time being.The cat teaches the tiger to keep a hand, Zhao Yunze is not stupid, and it is fundamental to try to improve his market competitiveness.Fan Tingju saw that Zhao Yunze kept it secret, so he didn't ask any more.He took out a small bag from under the table, put it in front of Zhao Yunze, and said, "This is the seed that Lord Zhao asked me to find."
I was ashamed that I only found a few.There are a few things, which are not in the sample drawings that Lord Zhao drew for me, and I also brought them back, I don't know if they are useful. ”Zhao Yunze hurriedly opened the pocket and poured the contents on the table.As soon as he saw those things, Zhao Yunze was overjoyed.Good stuff, it's all good stuff, this is a dried peach of cotton, this is supposed to be spinach seeds, this is dried eggplant, this is lentils, this is a peanut.Unfortunately, I didn't see the seeds of corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes that I wanted the most, as well as vegetable seeds such as peppers and tomatoes.Come to think of it, these things should still be in South America.If you want to get these seeds, I am afraid that you will have to organize an ocean-going fleet like Zheng He in the Ming Dynasty.Note: The origin of peanuts is also said to be South America.However, in the documents of the Tang Dynasty, descriptions of peanuts can also be seen.Therefore, peanuts also appear here in the text.Friends who like to test the evidence should not spray.However, it is a happy event to be able to get the seeds of so many new crops.Especially cotton, the Tang Dynasty is about to use troops against the Turks, and it will also use troops in Goguryeo in the future.Both Turkic and Goguryeo winters are unusually cold.Now that there is cotton, the Tang soldiers are not afraid of the cold.Besides, his Liaodong strategy will also move a large number of people from the Central Plains to develop the Great Northeast in the future, and cotton is also indispensable.As for other crop seeds, they are all good things, at least, they can enrich the dining table of the people of the Tang Dynasty But immediately, Zhao Yunze frowned again: "Old Fan, you won't just get back such seeds" If this is the case, how many years will it take to promote these crops and plant them in a large area Fan Tingju smiled slightly, stretched out a slap and said: "Five carts have used five carts to pull these seeds." ”"Hehe, that's fine, Lao Fan has worked hard."
Zhao Yunze breathed a sigh of relief.But Fan Tingju frowned again: "Lord Zhao, in order to transport these seeds, I also transported five carts of Western Regions specialties.It's all money, "Ah, do you still want me to compensate you, even if you want to compensate, you should find Comrade Lao Li."
Zhao Yunze's eyes pursed, and he said, "Old Fan, I won't let you suffer."
In this way, after these seeds are planted in the ground and crops are planted, I will ask His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty for credit for you, and let him make you the baron of the Tang Dynasty again" Anyway, it is an empty title, and Lao Li will not be stingy if he thinks about it.Fan Tingju's eyes lit up suddenly: "If this is really the case, then I don't have the titles of two countries" "That's right, to be the lord of two countries at the same time, your old Fan is very beautiful." ”"Hehe, then please Lord Zhao":