Chapter 1614
Economic Power
Chapter 1614 Economic Power
Fei Cexian did have the intention of testing Zhang Qianzhi. He was not sure if this tour guide was a spy placed by the Haihan Security Department, so even if he knew what happened to some Da 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 grasped by the tour guide.It's just that he hasn't received special intelligence training, so it's hard to avoid being a bit powerless if he wants to use his brains with a highly vigilant professional like Zhang Qianzhi.
Most of the commodities sold in these shops in Sanya City are recognized by Fei Cexian, and many of them are even directly produced in Daming, such as porcelain, silk, tea, medicinal materials, etc., are often marked in Daming. territory.But 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 commodities, and they were even higher than those in the capital city, which shows that the local consumption power is strong.
Fei Cexian asked Zhang Qianzhi: "The prices of these goods transshipped from Daming are so high, why don't these people buy directly from Daming?"
Zhang Qianzhi responded: "Most of the bulk purchasers of these commodities are Nanyang and Western merchants. If you consider the troubles of dealing with the Ming government, the freight and time costs spent in the procurement process, and the various costs that will be incurred during the voyage Therefore, it is far more cost-effective to buy these goods in Sanya than to go to the place of origin. Moreover, after they are shipped back to China, they can stock up on the goods and 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, and the types of goods that realize entrepot trade through Haihan Port are even richer. Almost all kinds of products from all over the world can be sold. Found traces in the market in Sanya.In the past, the place that carried the function of this entrepot market was Guangzhou Prefecture, but now this job has been completely taken over by Haihan, and very few people go north to Guangzhou to purchase goods, and merchants from Fuguang and even Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions often choose to sell their goods Ship it to Sanya for sale to get more lucrative profits.
In addition to such a free market, there are also officially established exchanges in the port centers of Sanya Port and Shengli Port, which provide transaction information and official certification for merchants who conduct large transactions, and even financial transfers and loans. Other services are also provided.This kind of comprehensive service organization established by the government did not exist in Daming, and after experiencing its convenience and safety, many foreign businessmen would choose this more reliable and convenient transaction method to complete bulk trade.Over time, Sanya has become the first choice for merchants to conduct bulk trade.
For Fei Cexian, Sanya's prosperity brought no less impact than Haihan's army. In his impression, most of the Qiongzhou Island in the past was a barren land with neither property nor land. No towns.Because the geographical location is too remote, it has become one of the destinations for the imperial court to exile criminals. It can be said that most people only have an impression of this place.Just such a place has become what it is today in just a few years in the hands of the Haihan people. It is no wonder that there are rumors from the outside world that the Haihan people are good at witchcraft.Even if Fei Cexian knew that this matter was false, he still couldn't help but wonder if the Haihan people had given him some kind of enchantment. Everything he saw here was an imaginary scene.
But for this kind of prosperity, Fei Cexian can't help but feel jealous. After all, this place was snatched from Daming. More than half of the goods sold here are produced by Daming. Even the merchants who buy and sell goods are from Ming. accounted for the majority.It can be said that the prosperity here is entirely supported by Daming, but the profits generated from this are almost all in the pockets of Haihan people. How can Fei Cexian turn a blind eye?
Fei Cexian's identity is sensitive, so of course he couldn't directly slander him, so he said sourly: "The business is very lively, but I see that the goods sold in these shops are all high-end goods, which is not unusual, presumably the real good goods Top-notch goods still have to go to the place of origin to buy them.”
When Zhang Qianzhi heard his tone, he could naturally guess what he was thinking, and immediately responded with a smile: "It doesn't need to be so troublesome, as long as you have money, you can buy anything in Sanya. The most powerful sweat-blooded BMW on the grassland, Pearls larger than goose eggs in the East China Sea, tea leaves picked before the Qingming Festival at Longjing Temple on the Lion Mountain in Hangzhou, special spices produced on unnamed islands in the South China Sea, and fine wines produced in Europe thousands of miles away... as long as someone is willing to pay for it You can buy anything you want here, even if it is a limited-edition tribute sent to the Daming Palace, Sanya also sells it.”
The last sentence is undoubtedly a bit outrageous to the people of the Ming Dynasty. How can the high-end luxury goods enshrined to the royal family be sold freely among the people? If this is verified, many people will lose their heads.However, seeing Zhang Qianzhi's indifferent appearance, Fei Cexian was obviously not worried about the serious consequences that would be caused if he revealed this matter to Fei Cexian.
After Fei Cexian thought about it, this is indeed the case. The places where tributes are made are under strict supervision. The craftsmen must not dare to risk their heads to do such a thing, but they have the ability and channels to sell tributes to Haihan. , I'm afraid they are all people with open hands and eyes.If you want to report these people, you are afraid that you will be punished before the court punishes the other party.This kind of thing is not my task in the first place. To be on the safe side, it is better to have one more thing than one less thing.
Zhang Qianzhi went on to say: "If Master Fei has anything you want to buy, you might as well tell the villain, and I will buy it for Master Fei. The price is definitely the lowest in the market, and it can save you a little bit."
What Zhang Qianzhi said was very philistine, full of the mentality of a small person in the market, Fei Cexian frowned when he heard it, and thought to himself that a role like you wants to take advantage of me, it is too small to look down on me, a Ming official.Shaking his head at the moment, he said, "Don't bother Your Excellency."
Of course, Zhang Qianzhi said this on purpose, so as to dissuade Cexian from spending.Of course, if Fei Cexian is really a greedy person, then just lure him into the bait by the way, and then slowly buy him off with the benefits.How many Ming officials fell under such lures at the beginning, and were gradually bought over by Hai Han.
Since Fei Cexian thinks that the products sold locally are high-end goods, Zhang Qianzhi has to take him to see some high-end goods shops.Rao Fei Cexian, as an envoy of Ming Dynasty, after seeing the prices of real high-end commodities, he couldn't help lamenting in his heart that his wallet was too thin, and he couldn't afford the luxuries introduced by Zhang Qianzhi.
"As small as gold earbuds, as large as a sailing boat on the sea, as long as the price is right, you can find a place to order in Sanya. Mr. Fei, there are only things you can't think of in Sanya, and there is nothing you can't buy with money." Zhang Qianzhi After taking Fei Cexian out of a glass handicraft shop, he said to him flamboyantly: "I heard that Mr. Fei will stay in Sanya for a long time, but you can slowly consider what you need to buy."
Perhaps because he realized that his financial resources and knowledge were limited, Fei Cexian's expression was much stiffer than before, and he didn't push back against Zhang Qianzhi's showing off, so he could only actively change the subject and said: "Great sailing boat Can you also make to order?"
"Of course I can! The orders received by Shengli Port Shipyard are arranged 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: "Does Master Fei also plan to order a ship? You must hurry up." Time, next year's orders will end at the end of the year."
Fei Cexian said, "Can warships also be ordered?"
"Warships can't be ordered by just anyone." Zhang Qianzhi responded with a half-smile: "We need to get the approval of the Executive Committee before dealing with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Shipping, and we only sell a few ships a year." Going out, how many people are queuing up with money in their hands! Besides, as Mr. Fei is a civil servant, I am afraid that he will not be able to pass the first hurdle."
Fei Cexian didn't understand what he meant, and asked instead, "Why is there a problem with the civil servants?"
"Since it is a warship, it is of course only meaningful if it is sold to the generals leading the troops. If Mr. Fei made such an application to our country, how should we explain the reason?" Zhang Qianzhi asked.
"Well..." Fei Cexian asked this question on the spur of the moment, without any deliberation, so he was immediately choked by Zhang Qianzhi's question.In fact, he doesn't know Haihan's arms sales rules, and he doesn't know how difficult it is for foreign countries to buy warships from Haihan. Except for a few allies, other countries even move here like the Matalan people. The gold bricks on the whole car are also hard to impress Haihan.To whom to sell warships, when to sell them, and how many ships to sell are all decisions made by the Executive Committee and the Ministry of Defense after careful argumentation. Economic benefits are not the primary factor, but mainly for political and military reasons. above considerations.These principles, Fei Cexian must not understand now.
Zhang Qianzhi said: "Things like warships cost money all the time, and there is no way to make money at all. In the opinion of a villain, if Mr. Fei has spare money on hand and is interested in shipping, he can buy it." A ship is entrusted to a shipping company under the Ministry of Shipping of our country, and you don’t need to manage anything, you only need to collect money every month, which 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, my lord, many officials in Fuzhou and Guangzhou operate in 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 business that is sure to make a profit without losing money, and there is an official guarantee from Haihan, so you don’t have to take any risks. If something happens to the ship at sea and the loss is incurred, the official will also guarantee compensation.”
Fei Cexian said in his heart that there is a way to bribe my Ming officials!This kind of ship buying and trusteeship operation basically has no way for the imperial court to check.And Haihan not only used this to develop his own shipbuilding industry, but also bought these officials by the way, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.As for whether it is really so profitable, Fei Cexian thinks there are still doubts, but Haihan can openly bribe local officials at all levels in the name of operating income through this cooperation method, which is also impossible to guard against.
Haihan's infiltration of officialdom in the southeast coastal area of Ming Dynasty was so thorough that the entire Lingnan area basically acquiesced in Haihan's rights and interests, and various government orders against Haihan were often difficult to implement locally.Even if people were sent from the capital to the south to investigate and deal with it, because there were too many local officials who had received Haihan's benefits, they had become monolithic, and there was no way to find out anything famous.On the contrary, many officials who went to the south to investigate Haihan affairs were quickly assimilated when they arrived in the local area, and returned to Beijing to report that everything was normal after earning enough benefits.
There are officials who can withstand coercion and temptation, but it is difficult to make a sound in such a big environment, especially the high-level officials in Fuzhou and Guangzhou have had too many conflicts of interest with Haihan over the years. There is no way to separate myself from Haihan, and it has become a situation where everyone is prosperous and everyone is hurt, so they can only continue to cooperate with Haihan.Fortunately, Haihan has a sense of proportion. Apart from opening up the port and establishing trade relations, he didn't have any excessive requirements, and he didn't show any ambition to invade Ming Dynasty. Therefore, the local officials can feel at ease when they accept the benefits. After a long time I don't feel that my behavior has done any harm to Daming.
It's just that Fei Cexian, who came from the capital, knew very little about the doorway in the middle, so after hearing Zhang Qianzhi's explanation, he couldn't help being a little surprised at Hai Han's concealed methods.In fact, Haihan's means of buying Ming officials and transferring benefits is not limited to the trusteeship of merchant ships. Cooperation methods such as monopoly agency bring even more profits to the partners.The Ministry of Commerce even set up a special industry department to manage the business related to the official figures of Ming Dynasty and ensure that these projects can bring sufficient benefits to the partners regardless of the actual operating conditions.
Of course, there will be some elements of losing money and making money, but in terms of the overall environment, Haihan is still the one that takes advantage.The convenience provided by these local officials bought by Haihan can allow Haihan to earn back all the expenses during the period at a rate of return of ten times or even a hundred times in cross-border trade.Moreover, the political atmosphere in the southeast region of Ming Dynasty has been steadily leaning towards the Haihan side. This is a great situation that took almost ten years to manage.
Of course, with so many successful experiences before him, Haihan will naturally not let the new envoy of Ming Dynasty go. Although Zhang Qianzhi is only playing the role of a tour guide this time, one of his tasks is to try to find Fei Ce Yin's weakness, trying to bribe this person by various means.If the envoy sent by Ming Dynasty can be dealt with, Haihan will have more convenience when dealing with the diplomatic issues between the two countries.
(End of this chapter)
Fei Cexian did have the intention of testing Zhang Qianzhi. He was not sure if this tour guide was a spy placed by the Haihan Security Department, so even if he knew what happened to some Da 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 grasped by the tour guide.It's just that he hasn't received special intelligence training, so it's hard to avoid being a bit powerless if he wants to use his brains with a highly vigilant professional like Zhang Qianzhi.
Most of the commodities sold in these shops in Sanya City are recognized by Fei Cexian, and many of them are even directly produced in Daming, such as porcelain, silk, tea, medicinal materials, etc., are often marked in Daming. territory.But 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 commodities, and they were even higher than those in the capital city, which shows that the local consumption power is strong.
Fei Cexian asked Zhang Qianzhi: "The prices of these goods transshipped from Daming are so high, why don't these people buy directly from Daming?"
Zhang Qianzhi responded: "Most of the bulk purchasers of these commodities are Nanyang and Western merchants. If you consider the troubles of dealing with the Ming government, the freight and time costs spent in the procurement process, and the various costs that will be incurred during the voyage Therefore, it is far more cost-effective to buy these goods in Sanya than to go to the place of origin. Moreover, after they are shipped back to China, they can stock up on the goods and 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, and the types of goods that realize entrepot trade through Haihan Port are even richer. Almost all kinds of products from all over the world can be sold. Found traces in the market in Sanya.In the past, the place that carried the function of this entrepot market was Guangzhou Prefecture, but now this job has been completely taken over by Haihan, and very few people go north to Guangzhou to purchase goods, and merchants from Fuguang and even Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions often choose to sell their goods Ship it to Sanya for sale to get more lucrative profits.
In addition to such a free market, there are also officially established exchanges in the port centers of Sanya Port and Shengli Port, which provide transaction information and official certification for merchants who conduct large transactions, and even financial transfers and loans. Other services are also provided.This kind of comprehensive service organization established by the government did not exist in Daming, and after experiencing its convenience and safety, many foreign businessmen would choose this more reliable and convenient transaction method to complete bulk trade.Over time, Sanya has become the first choice for merchants to conduct bulk trade.
For Fei Cexian, Sanya's prosperity brought no less impact than Haihan's army. In his impression, most of the Qiongzhou Island in the past was a barren land with neither property nor land. No towns.Because the geographical location is too remote, it has become one of the destinations for the imperial court to exile criminals. It can be said that most people only have an impression of this place.Just such a place has become what it is today in just a few years in the hands of the Haihan people. It is no wonder that there are rumors from the outside world that the Haihan people are good at witchcraft.Even if Fei Cexian knew that this matter was false, he still couldn't help but wonder if the Haihan people had given him some kind of enchantment. Everything he saw here was an imaginary scene.
But for this kind of prosperity, Fei Cexian can't help but feel jealous. After all, this place was snatched from Daming. More than half of the goods sold here are produced by Daming. Even the merchants who buy and sell goods are from Ming. accounted for the majority.It can be said that the prosperity here is entirely supported by Daming, but the profits generated from this are almost all in the pockets of Haihan people. How can Fei Cexian turn a blind eye?
Fei Cexian's identity is sensitive, so of course he couldn't directly slander him, so he said sourly: "The business is very lively, but I see that the goods sold in these shops are all high-end goods, which is not unusual, presumably the real good goods Top-notch goods still have to go to the place of origin to buy them.”
When Zhang Qianzhi heard his tone, he could naturally guess what he was thinking, and immediately responded with a smile: "It doesn't need to be so troublesome, as long as you have money, you can buy anything in Sanya. The most powerful sweat-blooded BMW on the grassland, Pearls larger than goose eggs in the East China Sea, tea leaves picked before the Qingming Festival at Longjing Temple on the Lion Mountain in Hangzhou, special spices produced on unnamed islands in the South China Sea, and fine wines produced in Europe thousands of miles away... as long as someone is willing to pay for it You can buy anything you want here, even if it is a limited-edition tribute sent to the Daming Palace, Sanya also sells it.”
The last sentence is undoubtedly a bit outrageous to the people of the Ming Dynasty. How can the high-end luxury goods enshrined to the royal family be sold freely among the people? If this is verified, many people will lose their heads.However, seeing Zhang Qianzhi's indifferent appearance, Fei Cexian was obviously not worried about the serious consequences that would be caused if he revealed this matter to Fei Cexian.
After Fei Cexian thought about it, this is indeed the case. The places where tributes are made are under strict supervision. The craftsmen must not dare to risk their heads to do such a thing, but they have the ability and channels to sell tributes to Haihan. , I'm afraid they are all people with open hands and eyes.If you want to report these people, you are afraid that you will be punished before the court punishes the other party.This kind of thing is not my task in the first place. To be on the safe side, it is better to have one more thing than one less thing.
Zhang Qianzhi went on to say: "If Master Fei has anything you want to buy, you might as well tell the villain, and I will buy it for Master Fei. The price is definitely the lowest in the market, and it can save you a little bit."
What Zhang Qianzhi said was very philistine, full of the mentality of a small person in the market, Fei Cexian frowned when he heard it, and thought to himself that a role like you wants to take advantage of me, it is too small to look down on me, a Ming official.Shaking his head at the moment, he said, "Don't bother Your Excellency."
Of course, Zhang Qianzhi said this on purpose, so as to dissuade Cexian from spending.Of course, if Fei Cexian is really a greedy person, then just lure him into the bait by the way, and then slowly buy him off with the benefits.How many Ming officials fell under such lures at the beginning, and were gradually bought over by Hai Han.
Since Fei Cexian thinks that the products sold locally are high-end goods, Zhang Qianzhi has to take him to see some high-end goods shops.Rao Fei Cexian, as an envoy of Ming Dynasty, after seeing the prices of real high-end commodities, he couldn't help lamenting in his heart that his wallet was too thin, and he couldn't afford the luxuries introduced by Zhang Qianzhi.
"As small as gold earbuds, as large as a sailing boat on the sea, as long as the price is right, you can find a place to order in Sanya. Mr. Fei, there are only things you can't think of in Sanya, and there is nothing you can't buy with money." Zhang Qianzhi After taking Fei Cexian out of a glass handicraft shop, he said to him flamboyantly: "I heard that Mr. Fei will stay in Sanya for a long time, but you can slowly consider what you need to buy."
Perhaps because he realized that his financial resources and knowledge were limited, Fei Cexian's expression was much stiffer than before, and he didn't push back against Zhang Qianzhi's showing off, so he could only actively change the subject and said: "Great sailing boat Can you also make to order?"
"Of course I can! The orders received by Shengli Port Shipyard are arranged 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: "Does Master Fei also plan to order a ship? You must hurry up." Time, next year's orders will end at the end of the year."
Fei Cexian said, "Can warships also be ordered?"
"Warships can't be ordered by just anyone." Zhang Qianzhi responded with a half-smile: "We need to get the approval of the Executive Committee before dealing with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Shipping, and we only sell a few ships a year." Going out, how many people are queuing up with money in their hands! Besides, as Mr. Fei is a civil servant, I am afraid that he will not be able to pass the first hurdle."
Fei Cexian didn't understand what he meant, and asked instead, "Why is there a problem with the civil servants?"
"Since it is a warship, it is of course only meaningful if it is sold to the generals leading the troops. If Mr. Fei made such an application to our country, how should we explain the reason?" Zhang Qianzhi asked.
"Well..." Fei Cexian asked this question on the spur of the moment, without any deliberation, so he was immediately choked by Zhang Qianzhi's question.In fact, he doesn't know Haihan's arms sales rules, and he doesn't know how difficult it is for foreign countries to buy warships from Haihan. Except for a few allies, other countries even move here like the Matalan people. The gold bricks on the whole car are also hard to impress Haihan.To whom to sell warships, when to sell them, and how many ships to sell are all decisions made by the Executive Committee and the Ministry of Defense after careful argumentation. Economic benefits are not the primary factor, but mainly for political and military reasons. above considerations.These principles, Fei Cexian must not understand now.
Zhang Qianzhi said: "Things like warships cost money all the time, and there is no way to make money at all. In the opinion of a villain, if Mr. Fei has spare money on hand and is interested in shipping, he can buy it." A ship is entrusted to a shipping company under the Ministry of Shipping of our country, and you don’t need to manage anything, you only need to collect money every month, which 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, my lord, many officials in Fuzhou and Guangzhou operate in 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 business that is sure to make a profit without losing money, and there is an official guarantee from Haihan, so you don’t have to take any risks. If something happens to the ship at sea and the loss is incurred, the official will also guarantee compensation.”
Fei Cexian said in his heart that there is a way to bribe my Ming officials!This kind of ship buying and trusteeship operation basically has no way for the imperial court to check.And Haihan not only used this to develop his own shipbuilding industry, but also bought these officials by the way, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.As for whether it is really so profitable, Fei Cexian thinks there are still doubts, but Haihan can openly bribe local officials at all levels in the name of operating income through this cooperation method, which is also impossible to guard against.
Haihan's infiltration of officialdom in the southeast coastal area of Ming Dynasty was so thorough that the entire Lingnan area basically acquiesced in Haihan's rights and interests, and various government orders against Haihan were often difficult to implement locally.Even if people were sent from the capital to the south to investigate and deal with it, because there were too many local officials who had received Haihan's benefits, they had become monolithic, and there was no way to find out anything famous.On the contrary, many officials who went to the south to investigate Haihan affairs were quickly assimilated when they arrived in the local area, and returned to Beijing to report that everything was normal after earning enough benefits.
There are officials who can withstand coercion and temptation, but it is difficult to make a sound in such a big environment, especially the high-level officials in Fuzhou and Guangzhou have had too many conflicts of interest with Haihan over the years. There is no way to separate myself from Haihan, and it has become a situation where everyone is prosperous and everyone is hurt, so they can only continue to cooperate with Haihan.Fortunately, Haihan has a sense of proportion. Apart from opening up the port and establishing trade relations, he didn't have any excessive requirements, and he didn't show any ambition to invade Ming Dynasty. Therefore, the local officials can feel at ease when they accept the benefits. After a long time I don't feel that my behavior has done any harm to Daming.
It's just that Fei Cexian, who came from the capital, knew very little about the doorway in the middle, so after hearing Zhang Qianzhi's explanation, he couldn't help being a little surprised at Hai Han's concealed methods.In fact, Haihan's means of buying Ming officials and transferring benefits is not limited to the trusteeship of merchant ships. Cooperation methods such as monopoly agency bring even more profits to the partners.The Ministry of Commerce even set up a special industry department to manage the business related to the official figures of Ming Dynasty and ensure that these projects can bring sufficient benefits to the partners regardless of the actual operating conditions.
Of course, there will be some elements of losing money and making money, but in terms of the overall environment, Haihan is still the one that takes advantage.The convenience provided by these local officials bought by Haihan can allow Haihan to earn back all the expenses during the period at a rate of return of ten times or even a hundred times in cross-border trade.Moreover, the political atmosphere in the southeast region of Ming Dynasty has been steadily leaning towards the Haihan side. This is a great situation that took almost ten years to manage.
Of course, with so many successful experiences before him, Haihan will naturally not let the new envoy of Ming Dynasty go. Although Zhang Qianzhi is only playing the role of a tour guide this time, one of his tasks is to try to find Fei Ce Yin's weakness, trying to bribe this person by various means.If the envoy sent by Ming Dynasty can be dealt with, Haihan will have more convenience when dealing with the diplomatic issues between the two countries.
(End of this chapter)