As for the silver for building the ship, the two of them had previously found ten thousand taels of gold in the cellar of Gaoling Village.

These things are just numbers if they are placed in the space, so we might as well take this opportunity to take them out.

Gu Wenheng, "I have asked people to look for it, but no one dares to take on this kind of job."

The main reason is that no one has ever seen such a ship, so they are unsure and afraid of taking responsibility.

Jin Qianqian hesitated for a moment, "Let's not limit ourselves to this area. Do you think we can give the blueprint to the emperor? The whole world belongs to him, and it will definitely be easier for him to find people than for us."

Gu Wenheng also thought about this problem. "This is one way, but I'm afraid that the officials in the capital will not do their job and will suppress this matter."

The more he understood, the more Gu Wenheng realized the darkness of the officialdom.

If there were someone truly capable in this court, Lucheng wouldn't have suffered so much.

Although everything seems to be going smoothly and peacefully now, the inside is actually already decaying.

Fortunately, this young emperor now seems to be on to something and shows some signs of fighting back.

But the effect doesn’t seem to be very obvious now, so we can only continue to observe.

If we really suppress the shipbuilding issue, and then they start doing it themselves, that would be a crime of deceiving the emperor.

Jin Qianqian sighed, "Then how do we build it now? What if we build the boat by then and they find fault with us again?"

Gu Wenheng, "So it depends on Madam."

Jin Qianqian raised her eyes and looked at him, "What do you mean?"

Gu Wenheng, "Civilian ships can be built, and they only need to be registered with the government.

I thought so……"

After Gu Wenheng finished speaking, Jin Qianqian suddenly realized, "This is an idea. Anyway, I am an imperial merchant, so it is normal for me to open up new trade routes.

In this case, we will have to be responsible for the investment ourselves, which is not a small amount.

I estimate that if I sell the gold ingots I got before, I can only build two ships, but this amount is far from enough."

Gu Wenheng pursed his lips and said, "Since you are doing business, you must find a partner."

Jin Qianqian dipped her hand in tea and wrote the word "Zhou" on the table, "You mean him?"

Gu Wenheng smiled, "The one who understands me is my wife."

“But this is a lot?”

Gu Wenheng, "Don't worry about these ladies. In fact, we have already discussed it. I told you all this today just to know your attitude. If you haven't thought about these points, then I won't mention these things."

Jin Qianqian stood up, with her hands on her hips, "So you've been talking here for so long just to set me up?"

Gu Wenheng quickly stood up, walked over and hugged her, "My dear, I just thought of this because I couldn't make up my mind.

But you can refuse. There are too many things involved. To be honest, I don’t want you to get involved.”

Jin Qianqian twisted his waist unceremoniously, "It's too late to say this now. I didn't expect you to be so bold as to plot against me."

Gu Wenheng cried out in pain and begged for mercy, "I am so wronged, if I dared to plot against you, would I tell you here now?

I will tell you that this is actually profitable and you won’t suffer any loss.”

Jin Qianqian snorted and turned her head away.

Gu Wenheng hugged her tightly and whispered in her ear, "This maritime trade is a big piece of fat meat. Have you forgotten those imported goods we encountered in Haicheng before?

As long as our ships are strong enough, we can sail across the ocean.

Besides, although we don’t have a big port in this place, we are still very close to several countries. This is a new route, which may bring us substantial profits.”

Jin Qianqian looked at him suspiciously, "You are now a government official, aren't you afraid that someone will impeach you?"

Gu Wenheng, "Do you think those noble families are so clean?

Besides, we are just setting a precedent. When everyone sees that it is profitable, they will naturally get involved.

Before the new law came out, we had already saved some money for our two sons, and we will wait and see what happens next."

Jin Qianqian, "I need to think about this again."

Gu Wenheng had selfish motives for doing this. Only by opening up maritime trade could he better connect with the outside world.

It’s a pity that in the previous dynasty, several big businessmen also joined together to engage in maritime trade.

I don’t know if it was because of the shipbuilding or because of the typhoon they encountered at sea, but no one who went out returned. The loss of both life and property made everyone even more frightened.

When we were in Haicheng, some foreign merchant ships also arrived, but unfortunately those people kept their technology very secret. Everyone wanted to know how they could travel across the ocean to Rongchao with such small ships.

I asked them before, but it was as if these people had made an agreement. Even if I offered them a large sum of money, they would not give in.

Gu Wenheng guessed that they should have nautical charts, and the ocean-going ships should also be specially manufactured.

When he was in Haicheng that day, he specially studied at the port for a few days, writing and drawing, and he didn't know how many times he changed the drawings.

Later, based on the blueprints of the space and current technology, he was able to make a few of them. Now all he had to do was wait for skilled craftsmen.

Jin Qianqian waited until she finished her meal at night and coaxed the two children to sleep before she closed the door and brought Gu Wenheng into the space.

"Why did you think of coming here today?" Gu Wenheng is busy all day and has not been to this space for a long time. He couldn't help but take a few more glances.

The area they cleared for growing medicinal herbs has grown into a flourishing patch.

The first ginseng planted had red fruits hanging on it.

The Ganoderma lucidum piled in the corner have grown twice as large.

"Wait here first. I'll show you how much silver we have on hand." Jin Qianqian quickly took out the gold ingots that she had put away before, as well as the silver bills she had brought with her.

"Look, we're not that rich." Jin Qianqian gritted her teeth, "Ocean-going ships are a money-burning business, but I'm willing to donate this box of gold.

But if we build it ourselves, even if I put all my current wealth into it, I can only build three or four medium-sized ships.

Not to mention the boatmen and shipwrights, and the funds to stock up, we don’t have any of them.”

She was also jealous of the profits from maritime trade, but their financial resources were not strong enough as they had only been developing for a few years.

"You said that Brother Zhou could get involved, so how much money does he have now?"

Gu Wenheng made a hand gesture. Seeing that he didn't say anything, Jin Qianqian made a blind guess, "Eighty thousand taels?"

Gu Wenheng shook his head.

Jin Qianqian suppressed her excitement and asked, "800,000 taels?"

Gu Wenheng continued to shake his head.

Jin Qianqian's expression changed immediately, "Eight thousand taels?"

Gu Wenheng paused for a moment, but still nodded silently.

Jin Qianqian looked at him like a fool, "Are you kidding me?"