Chapter 1614 Economic Power

Fei Cexian did have the intention of testing Zhang Qianzhi. He was not sure whether this tour guide was a spy planted by the Haihan Security Department, so even if he knew what happened to some Ming intelligence personnel in Haihan, he would still

Pretending to be ignorant, he asked Zhang Qianzhi to see if the other party would inadvertently reveal information that should not be available to the tour guide. However, he had not received special intelligence training and wanted to be as vigilant as Zhang Qianzhi.

It is inevitable that a highly skilled professional will be somewhat powerless when using his or her brain.

Most of the products sold in these shops in Sanya City are recognized by Fei Cexian, and many of them are even directly produced in the Ming Dynasty, such as porcelain, silk, tea, medicinal materials, etc. The places of origin indicated are often in the Ming Dynasty.

However, the price of these things sold in Sanya is several times higher than that in the place of origin. Fei Cexian casually looked at the price tags of several products, and they were even higher than those in the capital, which shows the local consumption power.

So strong.

Fei Cexian asked Zhang Qianzhi: "The prices of these goods transferred from Daming are so high, why don't these people buy directly from Daming?"

Zhang Qianzhi responded: "Most of the bulk purchasers of these goods are merchants from Southeast Asia and the West. If we take into account the trouble of dealing with the Ming Dynasty officials, the freight and time costs spent during the procurement process, and the various kinds of things required during the voyage,

Risk, then buying these goods in Sanya is far more cost-effective than going to the place of origin. Moreover, after they ship the goods back to China and stockpile them, they can also sell them at a higher price, which is actually quite profitable."

Haihan's own products are mainly cash crops, various deep-processed products, and mass-produced industrial products. The types of goods that are re-exported through Haihan Port are even more abundant. Almost all kinds of products from all over the world can be

It can be found in the market in Sanya. In the past, the place that carried the function of this re-export market was Guangzhou, but now this job has been completely taken over by Haihan. Very few people go north to Guangzhou to purchase goods. Fuguang and even Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions

Businessmen often choose to transport goods to Sanya for sale in order to obtain more generous profits.

In addition to such free sales markets, there are also officially established exchanges in the port centers of Sanya Port and Victory Port, which provide transaction information and official certification for merchants conducting large-scale transactions, and even financial transfers and loans.

and other services are also provided. This type of comprehensive service agency established by the government does not exist in Ming Dynasty. After experiencing its convenience and security, many foreign businessmen will choose this more reliable and convenient way to complete transactions.

Bulk trade. Over time, Sanya has become the first choice for merchants to conduct bulk trade.

For Fei Cexian, the impact of the prosperity presented by Sanya is no less than that of the Haihan Army. In his impression, most of the Qiongzhou Island in the past was a barren land with neither products nor products.

There is no town. Because the geographical location here is too remote, it became one of the destinations for the imperial court to exile prisoners. It can be said that this is the only impression most people have of this place. Such a place has only a short time in the hands of the Haihan people.

It has become what it is now in a few years. It is no wonder that there are rumors from outsiders that the Haihan people are good at witchcraft. Even if Fei Cexian knew that this was false, he still couldn't help but wonder whether the Haihan people had given him something.

Ecstasy, everything I saw here was a imaginary scene.

But for this kind of prosperity, Fei Cexian can't help but feel jealous. After all, this place was snatched from the hands of the Ming Dynasty. More than half of the goods sold here were produced by the Ming Dynasty. Even the merchants who buy and sell goods are from the Ming Dynasty.

They accounted for the majority. It can be said that the prosperity here was entirely supported by the Ming Dynasty, but almost all the profits generated went into the pockets of the Haihan people. How could Fei Cexian turn a blind eye?

Fei Cexian's identity was sensitive, so of course he couldn't slander him directly, so he said sourly: "The business is really lively, but I see that the goods sold in these shops are all high-end goods, which is not unusual. They must be really good goods.

You still have to go to the place of production to buy top-notch products.”

When Zhang Qianzhi heard his tone, he could naturally guess what he was thinking, and immediately responded with a smile: "It doesn't have to be so troublesome. As long as you have money, you can buy anything in Sanya. The most powerful BMW on the grassland,

Pearls larger than goose eggs in the East China Sea, tea leaves picked before the Qingming Festival at Longjing Temple in Lion Mountain in Hangzhou, special spices produced on unknown islands in the South China Sea, grape wine produced in the European continent thousands of miles away... as long as someone is willing to pay for it

You can buy whatever you want at the right price, even limited edition tributes sent to the Ming Dynasty Palace are also sold in Sanya."

This last sentence is undoubtedly a bit treacherous to Akito. How can the high-end luxury goods offered to the royal family be freely sold among the people? If this is verified, I am afraid that many people will lose their heads. However, it is not a waste of time.

Seeing Zhang Qianzhi's nonchalant look, Cexian was obviously not worried about the serious consequences that would result from revealing this matter to Fei Cexian.

Fei Cexian thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. The places where tributes were made were strictly supervised. The craftsmen would definitely not dare to risk losing their heads to do such a thing, but they had the ability and channels to sell the tributes to Haihan.

, I'm afraid they are all people with good hands and eyes. If I want to report these people, I am afraid that I will be punished first before the court can punish them. This kind of thing is not my task in the first place. For the sake of safety, it is better to have one more thing.

One less thing.

Zhang Qianzhi continued: "If Mr. Fei has anything he wants to buy, you might as well tell me, and I will buy everything for Mr. Fei. The price is definitely the lowest on the market, and I can save a little bit for you."

What Zhang Qianzhi said was very philistine, with the mentality of a small person in the market. Fei Cexian frowned when he heard it, and thought to himself that for a character like you to want to take advantage of me, you are looking down on me, an official of the Ming Dynasty. At the moment, he shook his head

He shook his head and said, "I won't bother you anymore."

Of course Zhang Qianzhi said this on purpose, so as to dissuade Consumption Cexian. Of course, if Fei Cexian is really a man who is greedy for petty gains, then he can just lure him into taking the bait, and then slowly bribe him with benefits. How many Ming Dynasty officials

, he fell under such inducements at first, and then was gradually bribed by Haihan.

Since Fei Cexian believed that the goods sold locally were all high-end products, Zhang Qianzhi had to take him to see several shops that specialized in high-end goods. But as an envoy of the Ming Dynasty, Fei Cexian had to wait until he saw the real high-end goods.

After looking at the prices, I couldn’t help but lament in my heart that my wallet was too tight and I simply couldn’t afford the luxury goods introduced by Zhang Qianzhi.

"As long as the price is right, you can find a place in Sanya to make everything from gold ear picks to large sailing boats. Mr. Fei, there is nothing you can't think of in Sanya. There is nothing you can't buy with money." Zhang Qianzhi

After taking Fei Cexian out of a shop selling glass handicrafts, he said to him in a ostentatious manner: "I heard that Mr. Fei will stay in Sanya for a long time, so you can take your time to think about what you need to purchase."

Perhaps because he realized that his financial resources and knowledge were very limited, Fei Cexian's expression was much stiffer than before. He no longer resisted Zhang Qianzhi's showoff and could only actively change the subject and said: "The big sailing ship"

Can it also be made to order?”

"Of course it can! The orders received by the Shengli Port Shipyard are queued from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. It can be said that the supply exceeds the demand." Zhang Qianzhi said while paying attention to Fei Cexian's reaction: "Master Fei also plans to order a ship? You have to hurry up.

Time, next year’s orders will be due at the end of the year.”

Fei Cexian said: "Can we also order warships?"

"Not just anyone can order a warship." Zhang Qianzhi responded with a half-smile: "You must first get approval from the Executive Committee, and then deal with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Shipping, and only a few ships are sold a year.

When we go out, how many people are queuing up with money in their hands! Besides, Mr. Fei is a civil servant, so I’m afraid he won’t be able to pass the first level.”

Fei Cexian didn't know what he meant and asked: "Why are there problems with civil servants?"

"Since it is a warship, of course it makes sense to sell it to a general who leads troops. If Mr. Fei made such an application to our country, how would you explain the original motive?" Zhang Qianzhi asked.

"Well..." Fei Cexian asked this question on a whim, without any careful thought, so he was choked by Zhang Qianzhi's question. He actually didn't understand Haihan's arms sales.

According to the rules, we simply don’t know how difficult it is for foreign countries to purchase warships from Haihan. Except for a very few allies, it will be difficult for other countries to impress Haihan even if they bring truckloads of gold bricks like the Matalan people.

Who to sell warships to, when to sell them, and how many ships to sell are all decisions made by the Executive Committee and the Ministry of National Defense after careful deliberation. Economic gains are not the primary factor. They are mainly based on political and political considerations.

Military considerations. Fei Cexian definitely doesn't understand these principles now.

Zhang Qianzhi said: "Warships cost money all the time, and there is no way to make money at all. In my humble opinion, if Mr. Fei has spare money and is interested in shipping, he can buy it

If a ship is entrusted to a shipping company affiliated with the Ministry of Shipping of our country, you don't have to take care of anything except collect money every month. This is much more cost-effective than buying a warship."

Fei Cexian said: "Is there still such an operation?"

Zhang Qianzhi nodded and said: "To be honest with you, many officials in Fujian and Guangzhou operate this way. Now there are thousands of ships under the name of the Ministry of Shipping of our country, and quite a few of them are managed in this way. For ship owners, basically

It’s a guaranteed profit-free business, and with Haihan’s official guarantee, you don’t have to take any risks. If the ship has an accident at sea and causes losses, the official will also cover the compensation.”

Fei Cexian thought of a way to bribe our Ming officials! This kind of ship buying and trusteeship operation basically has no way for the court to investigate. Haihan not only used this to develop his own shipbuilding industry, but also bribed these officials by the way.

, it can be said that it kills two birds with one stone. As for whether it is really so easy to make money, Fei Cexian feels that there is still doubt in this, but Haihan can openly bribe local officials at all levels in the name of business income through this kind of cooperation.

, this is also impossible to guard against.

Haihan penetrated the officialdom of the southeastern coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty so thoroughly that the entire Lingnan region basically acquiesced to Haihan's rights and interests, and various imperial decrees against Haihan were often difficult to implement at the local level. Even from the capital

They sent people to the south to investigate, but because there were so many local officials who had accepted Haihan's benefits, they had become monolithic, and nothing could be found out at all. On the contrary, many officials who went to the south to investigate Haihan's affairs soon found out after they arrived at the local level.

Kuai was assimilated, and after reaping enough benefits, he returned to Beijing to report that everything was normal.

There are officials who can withstand coercion and inducement, but it is difficult to make any noise in this environment, especially since senior officials in Fujian and Guangzhou have had too many entanglements with Haihan over the years.

There is no way to separate yourself from Haihan. It has become a situation where both prosper and lose, so we can only continue to cooperate with Haihan. Fortunately, Haihan is also sensible. In addition to opening the port, establishing trade

Apart from the relationship, there were no excessive demands and no ambition to invade the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, the local officials felt at ease receiving the benefits, and over time they no longer felt that their actions had harmed the Ming Dynasty.

However, Fei Cexian, who came from the capital, knew very little about the doorways in between. Therefore, after hearing Zhang Qianzhi's explanation, he couldn't help but be a little surprised at Haihan's hidden methods. In fact, Haihan's methods of bribery and benefit transfer to Ming officials were not limited to other methods.

Merchant ship trusteeship, a cooperation method such as exclusive agency, brings even greater profits to the partners. The Ministry of Commerce even established a special industry department to manage these businesses related to Ming Dynasty official figures and ensure that these

Regardless of the actual operating status of the project, the partners can earn sufficient profits.

Of course, there are some elements of losing money and making a profit, but in terms of the overall environment, Haihan is still the one who takes advantage. The convenient conditions provided by these local officials bribed by Haihan can allow Haihan to operate in cross-border trade.

With a return rate of ten times or even a hundred times, all the expenses during the period were earned back. Moreover, the political atmosphere in the entire southeastern region of the Ming Dynasty has been steadily leaning towards the Haihan side. It took almost ten years to finally manage this.

a great situation.

Of course, with so much successful experience ahead of him, Haihan will not let go of the new Ming envoy. Although Zhang Qianzhi is only playing the role of a tour guide this time, one of his tasks is to try to find Fetze.

Xian's weakness, try to use various means to bribe this person. If the envoy sent by Ming Dynasty can be dealt with, Haihan will have more convenient conditions when dealing with diplomatic issues between the two countries.
Chapter completed!