"A box of gold nuggets, three hundred and forty-three pounds!"

"One box of golden sand, two hundred and ninety-eight pounds!"

"Golden ...... A piece of gold, sixty-four pounds! ”

Weishui Wharf fell into an eerie tranquility.

Although the box of golden sand that was poured out at the beginning gave everyone a lot of stimulation.

But soon, under the pressure of Li Geng's bullets with the guards, the atmosphere on the dock was calmed down.

But when the people from the city began to come and collect taxes, the atmosphere slowly began to change.

Even Fang Wei, who was in charge of the record, began to tremble in his hands.

So much gold, he had seen it for the first time.

The most important thing is that this gold is not like those gold coins that have been minted.

The irregular appearance of each piece and grain brings everyone a huge impact.

Obviously, this is all natural gold.

Where can you find so much natural gold?

What did the people of Guanshishan Academy find when they went to Nanyang?

Is this gold still there?

Countless people have all kinds of problems on their minds.

"Vigorously, this ...... Is this South Sea really full of spices and gold? ”

Not far away, Dali and Anan did not leave, but followed a group of coolies to watch the excitement there.

There were officials of the city department who collected taxes there, and there were men of the ship's family there to maintain order, but no coolie dared to make trouble again.

This kind of thing is often not carried out at the beginning, and it cannot be done later.

"I heard from our family that there are islands all over the South Seas, and there are many places that are very different from our Datang. But I didn't hear him say that there was a lot of gold in the South Seas. ”

Looking at the boxes of gold vigorously, his eyes straightened.

To say that these coolies have not carried valuables.

Even the ships of the Datang Royal Bank that transshipped gold and silver coins used to help with loading and unloading.

But that feeling is completely different from what it is now.

"Vigorously, or ...... Let's go to the South Seas with us, right? Just go out once, and when you come back, you'll be sent. ”

Anan had saliva at the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were hot.

"There are quite a few fleets going to the South Seas, but except for this fleet from Guanshishan Academy, I haven't heard of anyone who has made so much gold and come back."

Dali thinks that the current job is not bad, although he can't get rich and expensive, but he can have no worries about food and clothing.

"Many of these people are from the academy of Guanshishan Academy, why don't you go to your eldest man in a while and ask him to inquire about the news and see where they found all this gold?"

Anan still didn't give up.

……

In the center, Xiao Huashan and Cui Jian chatted while tasting food.

As the treasurer of the Xiao family and the Cui family in charge of overseas trade, under the leadership of the two of them, Ping An Trade is now a large fleet of ships in the South Seas.

That is, there is also a fishing giant in the East China Sea above, otherwise, Xiao Huashan and Cui Jian should also be famous in Chang'an City.

This time, they came back from Nanyang with a large amount of spices, which can be regarded as earning a lot of money for their respective families.

While they haven't gone to sea yet, they often meet for dinner in Chang'an City these days, and discuss what things they will bring to Nanyang next time they go to sea.

"Brother Xiao, I think you can bring a batch of health pills and fairy water sold by Tongrentang Pharmacy, anyway, the price is not expensive, even if you can't sell it in Nanyang, you won't lose much money."

Cui Jian knows that in those places in Nanyang, it is humid and hot, and many people have skin diseases.

Although I don't know if the fairy water has an effect on these skin diseases, it is worth trying.

If the fairy water of two pennies can cure those people's skin diseases, he is sure that he can sell it for the same price as a bottle, or even higher.

"In the past, few people sold medicinal materials to Nanyang, Brother Cui, your idea is not bad."

Xiao Huashan is also knowledgeable, and as soon as Cui Jian mentioned health pills and fairy water, he realized the benefits.

"And that grandfather clock, although very expensive. But the royal families of those Fanbang countries in Nanyang are not bad for money. We brought a few planes with us this time, and maybe we could get them back with 10,000 dollars. ”

With the increasing number of fleets going to the South Seas, the profiteering attribute of overseas trade has declined.

In the past, no matter what it was, it could be sold for a good price when it was transported to Nanyang.

Now it's time to pick and choose properly in order to continue to enjoy this huge profit.

Otherwise, the risks and benefits will not be so attractive, although you will not lose money.

"Not only the grandfather clock, in fact, I think the four-wheeled carriage can also be considered to go to Nanyang one by one. However, we had to have a few carpenters go with us, disassemble the carriage for transportation, and assemble it again after arriving in the South Seas. ”

Two people, you say a word, and I add content to the list of goods going to sea.

"Although the price of spices in Chang'an City is still much higher than that of Nanyang, compared with a few years ago, it has been cut in half several times. Brother Xiao, I think it's time to think about it, what to bring back to Chang'an from Nanyang is the most cost-effective. ”

Cui Jian's vision is not bad, he has already felt that the profit margin of the spice business is declining, and he is thinking about whether there is any other better business.

"It's spectacular! It's spectacular! ”

At this time, Guo Yunhe came back from outside, and came to Guo Dezhi's side while chattering.

As the two most important storytellers in Wuhe, everyone present basically knows Guo Dezhi's master and apprentice, and Cui Jian and Xiao Huashan are no exception.

"What's so spectacular?"

Guo Dezhi has just finished a "Dream of Red Mansions", and now he is sitting there resting.

As a result, I saw my own apprentice running over in a fuss.

"Master, I have really gained insight today. Boxes of gold nuggets and golden sands are all pure natural and have not undergone any processing, which is more exaggerated than looking at boxes of gold coins. It is said that the South Seas are full of spices, but I didn't expect that there was also gold. ”

Guo Yunhe said with envy.

Of course, he stayed well in Wuheju, but he didn't mean to go to Nanyang.

"What boxes of gold nuggets, golden sand?"

Guo Yunhe said without a beginning or an end, and Guo Dezhi was confused.

"That's right, Master, didn't you ask me to go everywhere every once in a while to find material for storytelling, I went to Weishui Wharf today. The result was a spectacular scene. The Gewu Academy of the Guanshishan Academy went to the South Seas at the beginning of last year, and there was no movement for a whole year, and some people also said that they would not be able to come back, but today they appeared at the Weishui Wharf and brought down boxes of gold from the ship......"

Guo Yunhe told Guo Dezhi what he saw today.

In his opinion, this material is definitely a good material, no worse than the original Spice Island.

"Guo Yunhe, you just said that the Gewu Academy of Guanshishan Academy has returned from Nanyang?"

Guo Yunhe's babbling appearance, Cui Jian and Xiao Huashan, who were eating on the side, naturally heard it.

is also a fleet that went to the South Seas, and they naturally knew about the Gewu Academy of Guanshishan Academy, and even when they were still in Puluozhong, they heard that the Gewu Academy was going to look for Australia.

At that time, the two of them still felt that these students were really full, and they didn't want to get some spices to go back, so they wanted to find some Australia.

Unexpectedly, after such a long time, I actually heard the news of the Gewu Academy again in Wuheju today.

"Yes, when the students of Guanshishan Academy went to sea, I just happened to join in the fun and watched them leave at the Weishui Wharf; I didn't expect to be able to watch them come back so coincidentally. These students, who were originally full of bookishness, now have a completely different temperament. Although they have dark skin, they all have different spirits......"

"You say they brought a lot of gold back from the South Seas?"

Cui Jian was not in the mood to listen to Guo Yunhe's nonsense there, so he directly interrupted him.

"Yes, there is a lot of gold, and it took the officials of the city department almost an hour to confirm the weight of the gold. Don't you know, the whole Weishui Wharf was a sensation at that time. I estimate that tonight's "Chang'an Evening News" and tomorrow's "Datang Daily" will report this news. ”

Listening to Guo Yunhe's words, Cui Jian and Xiao Huashan couldn't help but glance at each other.

Is there gold in the South Seas?

Or did the Gewu Academy find that Australia, with gold on it?

This is very important news.

"Brother Cui, should we stop here today?"

"Okay, let's go separate and inquire, and get together tomorrow to summarize the news we heard."

……

In the Daming Palace.

Li Zhong rarely went to find Li Junxian in person.

Although the relationship between the two is not bad, it is actually not particularly good.

It's a competitor after all.

"What do you say? The Righteous Association is back? ”

Li Junxian was afraid that he had heard something wrong, so he looked at Li Zhong nervously.

After his son went to Guanshishan Academy, he became more and more out of his control.

Last year, I went to sea with the Gewu Academy.

Let's go to sea, after all, there are a lot of people who go to sea every year in Datang, and many routes are relatively mature, and Li Junxian is not that kind of conservative person.

However, he obviously told himself that he went to Nanyang and came back after going to Puluozhong, but he didn't come back after waiting for a year.

Listening to the news brought back by the East China Sea fishery, after the Gewu Academy arrived in Puluozhong, it continued to look for the legendary Australia.

This is a different story.

Although Li Junxian doesn't know much about navigation, he also knows how risky it is to develop an unknown route.

It's hard to say whether you can come back this time.

So in the past six months, Li Junxian's life can be described as quite tormenting.

Many times, he didn't dare to go home because he didn't know how to face his wife.

After all, when Li Yixie went to sea, it was also with his consent.

"That's still fake! Everyone has already arrived at the Weishui Wharf. I estimate that when you return home from duty in the evening, you will be able to see your eldest man. ”

In this matter, Li Zhong and Li Junxian's moods are completely identical.

It's good that people come back safely.

As for the amount of gold they brought back, well, of course, it was also very important.

"This guy, seeing that I didn't break his leg at night, he told me that he was okay and only went to Puluozhong, but it turned out to be more than a year after a toss, and I thought they wouldn't come back!"

Although Li Junxian was very excited in his heart, what he said was not at all the meaning.

Li Zhong naturally understood this situation, and he didn't bother to talk nonsense with him, so he hurried back to the Xuanzheng Palace, maybe Li Shimin had any questions to ask.

……

"Lord Wang, the Gewu Academy is back! Li Geng and Li Yixie were waiting in the lobby. ”

In the courtyard of the Chu Wangfu, Li Kuan rarely played with his youngest son all morning, and heard such good news.

Could it be a small potato or a lucky general?

"Li Geng, they're back? Let's go and meet. ”

Although Li Kuan had also heard about the movement of the Gewu Academy many times, he knew that they had gone to explore Australia.

But there has been no movement for so long, to be honest, he is also a little worried.

Now that they're back, does that mean they've gone to Australia?

"I've seen His Royal Highness the King of Chu!"

When Li Kuan saw a group of dark and thin people standing in front of him, he really almost didn't recognize who it was.

Fortunately, Yang Qiwa is as much like a monkey as always, not much different from a few years ago.

looked at Li Yixie and Li Geng again, although the changes were quite big, but in the end, they were all intact without missing hands or feet.

"Thank you for your hard work! Everyone is safe and sound, and the king is finally relieved. However, all of you have become Kunlun slaves, and you have not suffered less sin on the way, right? ”

Although Li Kuan had just heard Wang Xuance say that the Gewu Academy had successfully arrived in Australia and discovered a huge gold mine, bringing back more than one million taels of gold.

However, at this time, you still need to care about everyone's safety first.

Otherwise, it's easy to chill people.

"His Royal Highness the King of Chu, the Gewu Academy started from Dengzhou, and it was able to supply everywhere all the way south, but it didn't suffer too much, but it made everyone gain a lot of knowledge."

After Li Geng and Li Yixie glanced at each other, they took half a step forward and began to answer Li Kuan's question.

At this time, it is better for one person to answer a question than for a bunch of people to talk there babbling.

"It's a good thing to have a long insight. The world is far bigger than everyone imagined, and we can't be frogs at the bottom of the well. I heard that you went to Australia smoothly this time? ”

"Yes, this is thanks to the nautical charts provided by you, His Royal Highness the King of Chu, and the globe in the academy. The location of Australia is basically exactly the same as the nautical charts. Unfortunately, however, we have only reached a small area in the north-west of Australia, and there is a large area that we have not set foot in. ”

Li Geng thought of the left-behind people in Yongping Port, so he returned to Chang'an, and suddenly wanted to go to sea again.

This going to sea is addictive.

"Australia's coastline is longer than our Datang, and everyone must be completely aware that it can't be done in a day or two. This time, your pioneering discovery of Australia has been a timeless thing. With your beginning, the academy can continue to send expeditions to Australia and even other places to explore new worlds. ”

What Li Kuan hopes to reach most is the Americas, where the products are truly abundant.

The so-called land is vast and rich, in fact, it is not the Tang Dynasty, it is the Americas.

Not to mention all kinds of minerals, just potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, tomatoes, rubber......

Either of them has an infinite appeal.

"Your Royal Highness the King of Chu, don't worry, when everyone is in Chang'an for a period of time, we can go to Australia again. Some people continue to explore Australia, while others can stay in Yongping Harbor and mine the nearby gold mines. ”

"Gold mines? Is this gold mine really that big? ”

Australia's biggest impression of Li Kuan is that there are a lot of iron ores, and many of them are rich ores, which can be directly entered into the blast furnace for smelting without much treatment.

In later generations, China was the largest market for iron ore in Australia.

As for the gold mines, he really didn't know much about them.

Li Kuan had only heard of the gold rush in the Americas, but had not heard of this in Australia.

"Yes, huge. Lord Wang, the gold nuggets and gold bricks collected in the open air alone are as high as one million taels, so you can imagine how huge this gold mine is. I think the academy can arrange people to develop this gold mine as a financial support for future expeditions. ”

On the way back, Li Geng had already thought about what he wanted to say to Li Kuan.

Overseas expeditions are actually very expensive.

If there is no income, just some simple academic returns, it is estimated that it is difficult to persevere.

If you can make great benefits for everyone while exploring, that situation will be different.