"Langjun, the outside world has been discussing the issue of Concubine De's voyage to the West these days. Now the enthusiasm of merchants in Chang'an City for going overseas seems to have increased. Before that, most merchants just made their business to the Puluo, and our Wei family is no exception.

However, I studied the situation of the Qiwanggang, and it seems that I can also consider arranging a caravan to go directly to the Qiwanggang, and the profits should be even richer."

In the carriage workshop in the city, shopkeeper Wei discussed with Wei Siren.

Before we knew it, we talked about Empress De's voyage to the West.

"It is said that the Qi Wanggang is very close to the territory of the Great Cannibal. According to some of the previous newspapers, the Great Cannibal is a very powerful country. Originally, the Western business was basically dominated by the Great Cannibal. If a large number of Tang merchants erode this business, it is difficult to ensure that the other party will not make any moves."

As a child of the Wei family, Wei Siren's high point of viewing problems is naturally higher.

In recent years, through the subtle influence of the Chu King’s Mansion, the noble merchants in Chang’an City have begun to understand the world more.

There is basically a report related to overseas in the Datang Daily.

Whether it is the customs and customs or major news, as long as people who read newspapers every day will inevitably have a better understanding of the world.

"In recent years, the imperial court has allocated a lot of money to build a naval army, especially the paradise naval army under the paradise governor's office. It has a large number of warships. Now there are warships stationed in the port of Qiwang. Safety should be guaranteed, right?"

"If you just deal with pirates or something, it will naturally be a problem. But if it is a warship of the big cannibals, it will be hard to say. After all, the West is too far from Chang'an City, but it is a shortest sea journey to Dashi, which is less than ten days. Once a conflict occurs, when the news comes back to Chang'an City, the battle will be over long ago."

Obviously, although Wei Siren also supports going overseas to do business, he does not want to do such a risky business.

If you transport the goods to Puluo, you can already make a lot of money, so there is no need to continue to go to Qiwang Port.

It would be better to give this profit to other merchants.

"If the safety of the King of Qi Port is not guaranteed, Your Majesty would not agree to the Queen De Concubine De to live there, right? After all, if the King of Qi Port is captured by someone and Queen De Concubine De and the others become prisoners, the court's face will not be good."

Manager Wei found that although he worked hard to run various shops in the Wei family over the years, his business was indeed getting better.

However, the Wei family's status in the Chang'an City business district not only did not rise, but instead declined.

Because other merchants have increased faster than him.

Especially those merchants who do maritime trade business, the Tang Dynasty will create a group of rich people in just a few years.

Things from the Tang Dynasty can be sold overseas no matter what it is.

Even for salt, which is not of high value, some people make a lot of money from it.

As for merchants like the Chu King's Mansion that have their own unique products, they have made a lot of money.

"That's true. I heard that Concubine De's people have been attracting people everywhere to Qiwang Port during this period. The conditions offered are many times better than immigrating to Zhenbei Road, which really attracts some people."

"Mr. Lang, why don't we arrange a few servants from the family to get involved in the immigrants and go to Qiwanggang to find out the situation clearly? I'll be in a hurry when I want to go there to develop in the future."

Manager Wei obviously still didn't give up, but Wei Siren did not refuse this time.

After all, Manager Wei is also considering the interests of the Wei family.

"Okay, then arrange some people to take a look."

...

"Shi Yu, Concubine De is going to go to Nanyang. What do you think I should do?"

In the East Palace, Li Zhi and Yu Zhining were asking for some opinions on major affairs in the study.

Although Li Shimin asked Li Zhi to follow him every day to handle government affairs, many times, Li Zhi was just a bystander, and Li Shimin would not tell him everything so thoroughly.

On the contrary, when Li Zhi communicates with Yu Zhining, he can ask some questions that may seem stupid.

I also dare to ask something that is inconvenient to ask Li Shimin.

For example, when Concubine De went to the West, Li Zhi didn't dare to ask Li Shimin what he should do.

"This matter is actually very simple. Concubine De is the fourth concubine in the palace. Although it has not had a great influence, it is your elder at all.

No one thinks that filial piety is too good for you. Only someone will ask you about your fault and say that you have not done it well.

It should be a foregone conclusion that Concubine De wants to go to the West. At this time, you just need to express your concern, and you can also keep it, and then give her a batch of gifts."

Yu Zhining is an experienced guy.

In his opinion, Li Zhi's current position as a prince is as stable as Mount Tai.

So some ideas he didn't want to say or come up with when he assisted Li Chengqian in the past have now told Li Zhi very directly.

He also hoped that after Li Zhi ascended the throne, he could be reused to his family's children.

After all, the Yu family was also a descendant of the Eight Pillars of Guanlong, and was considered a top noble in the Tang Dynasty, but it has become a bit of a decline over the years.

"What should I give if I give gifts? I can't afford expensive things, and cheap ones seem to be a bit cheaper."

Although Li Zhi is now the prince of the Eastern Palace, he can mobilize very little money every month.

Of course, if he wants to make money, there must be countless ways.

But he doesn't want to destroy his personality.

In this way, I'm really a little short of money.

"Your Highness, Prince, have been worrying too much. The so-called gift is light and affection is heavy. At this time, it is not that the higher the value of the gift, the more sincere it appears. On the contrary, whether the gift is practical is actually more important.

After Empress De arrived at the King of Qi Port, she would definitely have some unaccustomed to it at the beginning. Whether it is diet or cost, she would definitely not be compared with Chang'an City.

So you might as well give some recipes and arrange for a few cooks to follow Concubine De to the West, and then you will give some daily necessities and other things. Even similar utensils such as pots and pans are fine."

After Yu Zhining said this, Li Zhi breathed a sigh of relief.

If he just gave gifts like this, he would be under no pressure.

"Shi Yu, then I'll leave this matter to you for help! The days when Concubine De left Chang'an City have not been a few days ago, so we have to get a little faster."

...

"Your Highness, the Queen of Chu, let me come over and express my gratitude to you! Li You was able to regain his own life overseas and occupy an important port such as the King of Qi Port. This is all your contribution to Your Highness."

In the Chu King's Mansion, after Liu Lanxuan came back from her hometown, she immediately received a new task.

As the female official next to Concubine De, Liu Lanxuan is indeed the most suitable candidate to come to the Chu Prince's Mansion.

"Empress De Fei is polite. I just did something I should do. Li You has made a lot of efforts to develop into what he is now. Besides, if it weren't for the more than a thousand people he brought with him at that time, Qi Wanggang might still be a deserted fishing village now."

Although Li Kuan did save Li You, there is no need to always talk about such things.

Besides, the layout of overseas ports is something that Li Kuan has long planned.

Li You just happened to meet him at that time, so he was demoted to King Kong of Qi.

If any other prince gets into trouble, then this port may not be called Qiwang Port.

"This time I left the Tang Dynasty, Concubine De will probably not return to Chang'an City. She would like to ask His Highness the King of Chu how to make the King of Qi more prosperous and safe?"

When Liu Lanxuan spoke up, she felt a little embarrassed.

Whether it is Concubine De or Li You, they actually have no friendship with Li Kuan.

Although they are half-brothers, to a certain extent, Li You and Li Kuan still have grudges.

Because Concubine De’s parents’ family was the Yin family, and Li Kuan’s nominal father died at the hands of the Yin family.

But no matter how embarrassed Liu Lanxuan is, she has to say it.

Because this is related to the future of all the people in Qiwanggang.

"There is no standard answer to this matter. However, if Qi Wanggang wants to develop, it can only rely on business development, pay attention to and protect the interests of merchants. Don't treat merchants as fat sheep, and attract more merchants to do business there.

As for safety issues, you don’t have to worry about this. The Maritime Governor’s Office will set up a Maritime Governor’s Office in the future and set up a special fleet. Of course, you can also hire people from Shunfeng Escort Agency to assist in the protection and help train some guards.”

There are some questions that Li Kuan didn't want to say so thoroughly, so he just mentioned them to Liu Lanxuan casually.

"His Royal Highness of the King of Chu, Guanshishan Academy and the Imperial College have built many Confucius Academy overseas in recent years. Concubine De hopes to build a college in the King of Qi. Of course, all expenses do not require Guanshishan Academy to be paid, just arrange personnel."

"There is no problem with this! At that time, the Agricultural College of Guanshishan Academy will also arrange a group of personnel to build a research institute in Qiwanggang."

Confucius Academy was originally a means used by Li Kuan to export Confucianism to the outside world. Now that Concubine De took the initiative to invite him, he naturally had no objection.

Although Li Kuan doesn't like Confucianism very much, he can't say that he just has no use.

For a stable rule, it can still play a certain role and is very suitable for external output.

What I talk about next will be without any nutrition.

Anyway, Li Kuan said that he would not let King Kong of Qi be ignored, and Concubine De also expressed many things about King of Qi besides, and he still hoped that the King of Chu Mansion would be the decision.

It can be said that the host and guest have fun.

...

Weishui Wharf.

The scene was cleared early this morning.

All ships must be suspended first.

Because today is the day when Concubine De voyages to the West.

Regardless of whether the two people have a relationship now or not, they are at least a couple for more than 20 years, Li Shimin naturally wants to give one in person.

Among the children of the royal family, those in Chang'an City must also attend the farewell.

With Li Shimin's support, Concubine De went to the West this time and brought more than a thousand people.
To be continued...