When something unexpected happened, Jiang Lang had to stay for a few more days, and sent troops to divide the two groups. First, go to Gaoqiang immediately, so that Deng Yuanjue and others would not be restless, wait for their own news, and wait for those merchant ships. However, most of the goods shipped out were silk, porcelain and other items. Even if time wasted, there was no need to worry about breaking like food.

As for another thing, it is to investigate the identity of Cailian. The grandfather Qian deliberately arranged him by Emperor Jingtai. He would definitely not be aimless and he must have his own purpose.

As for the matters discussed by Emperor Jingtai and Yu Qian, Jiang Lang naturally would not get involved. Jiang Lang didn't care about some of the things in the court, just keep his own East Factory in check.

The next day, in the afternoon, Jiang Lang was summoned by Emperor Jingtai again and came to the Imperial Garden. After arriving, he found that in addition to Yu Qian, the lottery picking lotus was also present, and the melodious sound of the piano floated throughout the Imperial Garden.

Today, Emperor Jingtai seemed very happy. After asking the two of them to do it, he said: "I have an idea to discuss with you. I plan to sign Miss Cailian as my concubine. What do you think?"

Jiang Lang was shocked, and the sound of picking lotus's piano was obviously a little messy at this time, but it quickly returned to normal. Taking this opportunity, Tang Hao turned his head to look, and a look of joy appeared in the corner of her eyes.

"Master, I think this is a bit inappropriate!"

Before Jiang Lang could speak, Yu Qian's voice came.

Jiang Lang suddenly felt relieved in his heart. He was originally planning to object. After all, this Cailian was probably a beauty trick used by Mr. Qian, and the person targeted him was himself, so he had to be careful. It was naturally not possible to ask Cailian to be a concubine. He was worried that Yu Qian would not object, but now he heard that he said this, so he felt relieved. So he looked at Emperor Jingtai and saw him showing a look of surprise and asked, "Yu Aiqing, why not?"

Yu Qian immediately said, "Your Majesty, this girl Cailian is just a fairy woman. Now being left by the emperor has caused dissatisfaction among many ministers. If the emperor is appointing her as a concubine, if this is spread, the royal majesty will definitely be damaged, so please think twice before acting!"

Yu Qian is a first-class official, and this Cailian is just a singing girl found by Eunuch Qian, who is also a grass-roots man. Even if Emperor Jingtai is by her side, she can give her no face.

Hearing this, Jiang Lang looked at Cailian slightly, and saw a look of disappointment on her face, and there was a trace of resentment in her eyes, and she was slightly shocked.

"Wang Aiqing, what do you think?"

Emperor Jingtai's voice came again. Yu Qian's temper was obviously the kind of person who could not even get back even if he was determined, so he asked Jiang Lang.

Originally, Emperor Jingtai’s meaning was very obvious, and he hoped that both of them would agree. In this case, he could take Cailian as his concubine. If other matters that did not involve his own interests, Jiang Lang would not care or object. However, Cailian was a chess piece arranged by Master Qian. How could Jiang Lang make their ideas come true? So he bowed: "Report to the emperor, I think that Master Yu's words are reasonable! Now is the most critical period in the world of Ming Dynasty, and the people are paying close attention to the movements of the court. If the emperor insists on taking Cailian as his concubine and spread it out, he will be laughed at by the people. This will harm the court and the emperor, and there will be no benefit. Please think twice!"

Jiang Lang said nothing, Jingtaidi was a little displeased and said, "The people are laughing at me, I am the emperor, how dare they make fun of me?"

"Prince, please calm down!"

Jiang Lang immediately said, "It is precisely because the emperor is the emperor that he has attracted much attention from the people. The emperor's words and deeds should be cautious in every move, otherwise it will not only damage the emperor's majesty!"

"But there have been many such things since ancient times!"

Emperor Jingtai hurriedly said, "For example, this Li Shishi!"

"Miss Cailian is not Li Shishi, and the emperor is not Song Weizong!"

Yu Qian immediately took over Emperor Jingtai's words and said, "This matter is related to the court. The emperor's face. Please be careful!"

Jiang Lang also immediately said, "Please be careful!"

The joy in Emperor Jingtai's heart disappeared. He originally thought that Yu Qian and Jiang Lang would agree, so that he could use these two people to convince other ministers. But he knew that the two ministers in front of him had opposed them. If they all opposed them, who would agree to this court? Looking at Cailian next to him helplessly, Emperor Jingtai sighed and said, "Then let the matter of taking concubines be put on hold for the time being. Cailian, you are tired, go back and rest!"

Originally, I thought I could make Yu Qian and Jiang Lang agree in front of the beauty, but I didn't know that I didn't follow my plan at all, and this lotus picking is not suitable for staying, so I had to let her go and rest first.

Cailian stood up, Yingying bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I will leave!"

Then, like Jiang Lang, Yu Qian and the other two bowed: "Master Yu, Lord Wang, I will leave!"

Then he took the maid and left the pavilion with Qin in his arms.

There was a hint of sorrow in the words of Cailian. Emperor Jingtai was not in a good mood, so he said, "In addition to this matter, there is another thing, which is the escort of Gao Qiang and my Ming Dynasty merchant ships. Lord Yu and I also discussed it and thought that it would be feasible to charge a certain fee for providing protection for this merchant ship. After all, we also have to face the attack of the Komu Army, and the supply back and forth is also a big problem!"

Jiang Lang nodded and said, "Then the emperor thinks, how much should we charge for the fee?"

Emperor Jingtai pondered for a moment and said, "Then Wang Aiqing, how much do you think should be?"

Regarding this question, Jiang Lang also thought that the current navigation business can be regarded as a huge profit to the outside world. The profit is very high, so he said: "Your Majesty, I think we should charge a fee of 10% of the total price of their goods!"

"10%?"

Emperor Jingtai pondered for a moment and said, "Is it too high?"

Jiang Lang shook his head and said, "It should not be high. Once these merchants transport the goods out, they can make a lot of money. We temporarily set the price at 10%. If it is too high, we are adjusting appropriately. At the same time, I think we should take advantage of this opportunity to vigorously develop our maritime industry!"

"What does Lord Wang mean?"

Yu Qian asked in a hurry, and he was somewhat curious about Jiang Lang's words.

Jiang Lang, who knew history, naturally knew that the most Chinese and other people abroad were most interested in this time, so he said: "We have set up a military port in Gaoqiang, which is equivalent to having a supply point. In other places, they are very interested in our silk, porcelain, tea, etc. For example, a piece of porcelain is sold for one tael of silver here, but transported to their place to sell, and at least ten taels of silver can be sold, which is higher than our imagination. Therefore, I think that now is the best time for us to resume our sailing. While escorting these merchant ships, we should form our merchant fleet and expand the market outside, and at the same time bring in their advanced things!"

Emperor Jingtai gently knocked on the table and said, "It's a solution to say this, but how should we do this? If you want to transport it, you must have enough goods at a time."

Jiang Lang nodded and said, "I have considered this issue, so I now have an idea, that is, cooperation and share the share. The so-called cooperation means cooperating with merchants in the name of the court, and they provide goods, and the court provides transport ships and protected warships. Both parties send special personnel to supervise the quality of the goods, transactions, and income. The so-called share of the money earned is to deduct costs and other expenses, and share profits. In order to give these merchants benefits, they can share more. If the goods are lost, both parties will bear the expenses of one. If appropriate, we can also exempt part of the taxes!"

Yu Qian pondered for a moment and said, "But, it seems like we are suffering a little bit!"

Jiang Lang shook his head and said, "Actually, it's not a loss. For example, ten merchant ships belong to five merchants. Then one of the merchants earns the silver from two ships, but we earn ten ships. In addition, taxes and so on, it will be a very considerable income in a year. If it grows well, the profits will be very high!"

"I think this method is feasible!"

Emperor Jingtai nodded slightly and said, "How to determine the candidates for these businessmen?"

Jiang Lang bowed and said, "Emperor, I have already thought about this in my heart. I plan to issue a list in the name of the court, invite powerful and famous merchants from all over the country to Beijing, and then determine the candidates. Because this is foreign trade, the supply and quality of goods must be guaranteed! We cannot smash our own signs!"
Chapter completed!