in2ebook Chapter 556 This is just the beginning
Chapter 556 This is just the beginning
Chapter 556 This is just the beginning
Suzhou welcomed its first overseas ship.
It was Yarav who came from the Rus.
He brought with him a whole shipload of cargo, including rare and colorful blankets from the Southern Dynasty, various palm-sized gemstones, Western clocks, telescopes, spices, and even swords.
Yaraf came for Zhao Jiuling, as he remembered the help Zhao Jiuling had given him in the past.
Zhao Jiuling bought his entire shipload of goods.
"This time, in addition to tea, I also want porcelain and silk." Yaraf said to Zhao Jiuling.
The tea he brought back last time made him a lot of money in Ross.
Zhao Jiuling smiled and said, "Of course there is no problem."
"I'll introduce you to the owners of silk and porcelain later. They just happen to have a batch of goods to ship out." Zhao Jiuling said.
He introduced Yarav to President Fang.
President Fang had just seen Yarav’s goods, and it was hard not to be jealous.
They were all merchants who had been in the trading business for many years, and they could tell at a glance that the goods Yarav brought were all top-quality goods.
Zhao Jiuling could make a lot of money with this shipload of goods.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Jiuling actually introduced him to Yaraf in this way.
Zhao Jiuling was not the only one who was happy about the foreign cargo ships docking.
The boatmen at the port were very happy, which proved that they could make money.
After registering with the Maritime Customs, Zhao Jiuling had already started unloading the ship and moving the goods back to the warehouse.
He picked out a Western clock that was as tall as a person and personally delivered it to the Empress Dowager.
There is already one in Shen Sui'an's house, which was brought back from overseas by Zhao Jiuling before. The one brought by Yaraf this time is taller.
At a certain time, some birds will fly out and chirp a few times.
The Empress Dowager was very rare.
He also gave telescopes to Fu Jinyi and Chao Ge'er.
Fu Jinyi played with the telescope and found that the clarity was better than those in the palace.
He smiled and said, "Brother Zhao, you are really my good brother. You always think of me."
"Your Majesty, do you want to go and take a look on the ship? The cargo this time is rather mixed, and we need to pick slowly to find the more interesting ones." Zhao Jiuling suggested with a smile.
Fu Jinyi's eyes lit up, "Let's go, let's go right away."
The Empress Dowager said to Shen Sui'an, "When your ship comes back from abroad, be sure to be on guard against this devil, or you will lose money."
"I won't lose money, because I have my grandmother to support me," said Shen Sui'an.
"Uncle, what is this?" Chao Ge'er picked up a square object from the items Zhao Jiuling brought back.
Zhao Jiuling: "I opened the box and found the music. Yarav said it was a music box they had just made."
Chao Ge'er was full of curiosity. When he opened it, he heard a tinkling sound and saw a spinning duck.
"Wow!" Chao Ge'er's eyes lit up.
The Empress Dowager sighed: "Some things overseas are made very exquisitely, and we are far from being able to compare."
Shen Sui'an said, "Our silk porcelain is also very good, and they can't make it either."
"That's true." The Empress Dowager was instantly comforted.
"We should let the Ministry of Industry take a look. Maybe they can make something like this, too," said Shen Sui'an.
"I also want to go to Russia." Fu Jinyi said suddenly.
The Empress Dowager waved her hand at him and said, "Don't have such an idea. The sea is dangerous and unpredictable. I feel uncomfortable when I haven't seen you for three days."
Fu Jinyi: "Grandma, I'm just talking."
If he really dared to go out to sea, he would be brought back by his elder brother before he even got on board.
"You can't go to far places, but you can still go to nearby places." Shen Suian spoke for Fu Jinyi.
"A while ago, Jiu Ling discovered a small island not far from Suzhou. The sea water is particularly beautiful, and there are all kinds of fruits on the island. We asked someone to build a separate courtyard there, and we will live there for a few days when it is ready."
Now both the Empress Dowager and Fu Jinyi were happy.
Chao Ge'er clapped his hands and said, "I want to go fishing. Go fishing."
Shen Sui'an: "Not only fishing, we can also grill fish."
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The shops in the commercial street were sold or rented, and Shen Suian calculated the first dividend.
She invited all the ladies who had participated in the investment at the beginning.
"This is this year's dividend. Although it's not much, it's just the beginning."
"Overseas ships have gradually docked, and the trading business is booming. There will be more and more dividends in the future," Shen Suian said with a smile.
Mrs. Sun had a smile on her face. Fortunately, she had absolutely trusted Shen Sui'an at the beginning and even sold two shops in the commercial street to do porcelain business.
Today an overseas businessman placed a large order.
"If we had known earlier, we should have been like Madam Sun and used our private money to buy a shop and do some silk fabric business." Another lady regretted it.
Less money invested.
Shen Sui'an chuckled, "Madam Liu, if you really want it, there are still a few shops that have not been rented out. You can go and take a look at the locations and rent them if they are suitable."
"The commercial street is so big that even if you don't do the porcelain and fabric business, you can still make money by opening a teahouse or a wine shop."
Madam Liu's eyes lit up. "What the princess said makes sense. I'll ask the housekeeper to rent it right away."
"Then I have to go too. You can't be the only ones making money."
It suddenly became lively, with everyone discussing what business to start in the commercial street.
Look, it’s so nice that everyone is happily making money. Compared to those noble families in the royal capital who always get together to compare this and that, Shen Sui’an feels that the atmosphere in Suzhou is really good.
"Princess, I heard that the girl from the Wei family went to take the examination." Madam Sun said in a low voice.
Shen Suian said "oh".
Over the past six months, Wei Lichu was sent to academy to study, and even when she returned home, she was kept at home by Mrs. Wei and rarely appeared in public.
After the Queen Mother came to power, she opened the Imperial Examination and allowed women to take the exam.
"Wei Lichu has been clamoring to become a female official, but in the end she failed to even pass the examination to become a female scholar." Mrs. Sun curled the corners of her mouth.
She doesn't like Wei Lichu. Wei Lichu is arrogant and conceited, and looks down on her sister-in-law, which makes her sister-in-law feel inferior and cowardly, and she still doesn't like to go out.
"It's not easy for millions of people to cross a single-plank bridge," said Shen Sui'an.
Wei Lichu did have some talent, but that was only because she was able to enter the academy. If she really wanted to become a superior person, her efforts would be nothing.
"Now I don't even go to the academy. I guess I'm too embarrassed to see people."
"She is like this, and she looks down on other people in the academy."
"However, her brother passed the exam and became the top scorer," said Mrs. Sun.
Shen Sui'an: "Mr. Wei is indeed a talented person."
Madam Sun raised her lips and said, "Yes, I hope Miss Wei can see herself clearly after this incident."
Stop using your status to bully others.
"Is your daughter about to have her coming-of-age ceremony?" Shen Sui'an asked.
Madam Sun quickly responded, "A few more days."
"I will go to congratulate Miss Sun when the time comes." Shen Sui'an was very willing to give face to Mrs. Sun.