Ang Lee wanted to build a port on a large scale. Naturally, he could not hide this idea from his subordinates. He even took out his construction plan and asked his subordinates to give their opinions. There were still many things that needed to be done by these subordinates, and the subordinates also needed to share the burden. Therefore, the news of the construction of the port was known to all the Tang dynasty's troops, even the cooks knew about it.
When Ang Lee was at the West Tianzhu Port, his preliminary construction plan had been revealed. His subordinates could not hold back and revealed the news step by step, so that all the merchants at the West Tianzhu Port knew about it.
Of course, the merchants could not just listen to the plan and think that it was a business opportunity. They had to confirm the facts before they dared to invest and make money.
Therefore, when Ang Lee set out from the West Tianzhu Port, some merchants followed him. Although they could not catch up with the Tang Dynasty fleet, they knew the location of the port, so they could arrive a little later.
Their purpose of going to the port, in addition to verifying the construction, was to see if the pirates had really been driven away, whether they would come back, and whether the Tang dynasty would continue to operate the port. Only by figuring out these problems could they make better investments.
Many days had passed, and they saw clearly what the Tang dynasty's troops did. They also knew very well about the materials that the Tang dynasty needed to build the port, especially the materials that could not be solved.
With such a large number of troops, the amount of food and supplies they would need would be quite large. Even though they had seized a large amount of food from the pirate lair, it was not enough to just eat the nutritious food. They would also need a lot of food that would affect their health. Furthermore, the soldiers were paid. If there were merchants at the port selling good food and drinks, these soldiers would also choose to spend.
In addition, a large number of craftsmen were needed to build the port, and the brick kilns and other workshops that produced materials also needed manpower. This was very valuable information.
After these merchants received this information, they were all thinking about how to make a fortune.
At the West Tianzhu Port, many merchants gathered together to discuss how to invest. Some of the merchants who were active had already started.
"Recruiting carpenters, bricklayers, and handymen. We need anyone who can work. Don't miss this opportunity …"
Several merchants began to recruit workers on the street on a large scale.
Not many people signed up for the time being, but many people came to watch the fun.
They recruited workers in a partnership to share the possible risks, and they believed that as long as they did this, they would definitely make money.
The merchants who were still watching naturally came to watch the fun.
"Why are they recruiting so many craftsmen? What are they going to do?"
"The Tang dynasty is building a large-scale project 200 miles away in the northwest. There is a manpower shortage...... As long as they are recruited, they will definitely find work. "
"Is the news?
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. "" The more people there are, the more expensive the land will be. If we go to the northwest port to buy some land now, we will get a hundred or even a thousand times the income in the future. "
"It won't work. Our people have inquired. The Tang dynasty only rents the land in the port, but they don't buy it. They want to unify the planning. The houses and streets are built in a unified way. They won't let people buy the houses and build them as they want."
"It's a pity that they only rent and don't sell. What a good opportunity to make a fortune! It's gone just like that. How can there be such a thing in the world? I've never heard of the imperial court interfering in the construction and renting. "
"Renting is not bad. It costs less and the risk is small."
"For the time being, there shouldn't be anyone there except for the more than 10,000 people of the Tang dynasty. If we open a restaurant now, we probably can't even earn back the rent!"
"Rent my ass! The houses haven't been built yet. If we want to rent, we can only rent the tents of the Tang dynasty. "
"Renting tents is not bad. It's also good to sell some snacks to the craftsmen and familiarize themselves with the environment first."
"Let's wait until the port is developed and there are more people. Then we can open a branch! We can't make much money there now. "
"I'm willing to go. The sooner we develop, the sooner we can establish a firm foothold."
A large group of businessmen began to discuss.
Many craftsmen saw the recruitment and ran over to ask about the situation. When they heard that they had to work hundreds of miles away, most of them were not willing to go because their homes were nearby. They didn't want to go too far. It was like working near their homes. In this way, they could earn money and take care of their families. It could be said that it was killing two birds with one stone. If they went to work far away, they wouldn't be able to take care of their families. If the salary was not more than twice, no one would be tempted.
"Pay more. All the craftsmen, pay more."
The businessmen saw the scale of the port construction and felt that it was profitable, so they offered a higher price.
After a few days of recruitment, several businessmen took the recruited more than 300 skilled craftsmen on a large ship with a lot of materials and headed to the port hundreds of miles away in the northwest.
At the same time, some businessmen followed them with materials that they thought would be marketable. Even the brothel owner set off with dozens of good-looking women.
There were more than 10,000 people in the Tang dynasty port, and almost all of them were men. They were the strongest young men, so their demand for sex was bound to be great.
The pirate port was still very deserted. There was no place for sex, so these young men could only endure it. The boss believed that as long as his mistress went there, he would definitely have a good business. It was certain that every night would be full of customers.
The madam standing at the bow of the ship smiled sweeter than anything else. She was the first to bring girls there to do business. In the port, which was seriously short of women, all the girls in her hands could be regarded as rare commodities. She had the final say in the price. However, she didn't expect the price to be too high. After all, the more than 10,000 Tang dynasty soldiers were mostly soldiers and craftsmen with low incomes. There were not many rich people with status and identity.
But no matter what, it was a place without any competition for the time being. It was unlike the bustling port in West Tianzhu, where there were hundreds of brothels of all sizes. The competition was too fierce.
If she sold too much and bought too little, it would be useless even if the price was higher. Many things needed to be sold in quantity to make a lot of money.
The madam was also forced to do this. The business competition was too fierce. She couldn't survive in the port in West Tianzhu, so she could only change her position and continue to work hard. She was a very enterprising madam.
The port was still being built in an orderly manner. Many lighthouses were being built. However, because the lighthouses were very tall, they couldn't be completed in a short time. While the lighthouses were being built, houses and port facilities also needed to be built.
After the bricks and wood were transported, the construction of the first commercial street had begun. Because the brick and wood buildings were not very strong, the height of the construction was limited to three floors. Three floors were enough.
The lower floor was a place for business, the second floor could be used as a warehouse, and the top floor could be used as living rooms. A complete set of everything was available.
Of course, if a hotel was opened, all three floors could be used as a place of living. If a restaurant was opened, all three floors could be used as a place of eating and living. Many restaurants could set up food and drinks on the first floor, and the second and third floors could be used as living quarters. In short, the subtle internal structure could be adjusted by oneself.
Because this was originally a pirate's lair, there were no commercial facilities at all, nor were there taverns or shops. More than 10,000 people were eating the food provided by the imperial court.
However, that would soon change. The first group of merchants from West Tianzhu had begun to land. Naturally, this news could not be hidden from Ang Lee.
"Assistant Minister Li, the merchants from West Tianzhu port have come ashore. They brought a lot of people with them. They are here to support us."
The subordinate said.
"Oh, who are they? Are they craftsmen?"
The Tang dynasty lacked craftsmen the most in the construction of ports, so Ang Lee was naturally most concerned about craftsmen.
"There are more than 300 craftsmen, and many small merchants. People from the brothels have brought their business here."
The subordinate reported.
Ang Lee smiled and said, "The first commercial street is still under construction. I'm afraid the merchants and the girls from the brothels can only be placed in the tents. Set up a street of tents near the first commercial street and let them open their business in the tents! Because they have just arrived, all rent will be waived. Let them do their business properly. "
Ang Lee naturally had to serve these first batch of merchants carefully. The prosperity of the port in the future would be inseparable from the efforts of these merchants. Only by serving them well could more merchants invest in opening shops or factories.
"Yes, I understand. I'll do it right away."
Ang Lee's place was not far from the port. He got up and walked to the port in person, ready to see how many people had come.
"Yes, there are more than 1,000 people. Make good arrangements for them."
Ang Lee said.
"Yes."
The subordinate took the order and immediately went to set up tents next to the first commercial street to settle these guys down.
Li An looked around. Among the thousand or so people, the proportion of women was still very low. There were only about two hundred of them, and the rest were all men. Among the small number of women, a third of them were prostitutes. The rest were mostly the family members of the merchants. The craftsmen did not bring their family members.
Not long after, some merchants took the initiative to come to Ang Lee. Their purpose, without guessing, must be to open a workshop.
"Assistant Minister Li."
Everyone hurriedly saluted.
"You have a keen sense of smell! You know there's a lot of work here. "
Ang Lee said as soon as he met them.
"Yes! I heard about it. "
"Who did you hear it from? My subordinates, right?"
Ang Lee said as he looked at his subordinates behind him.
How could Ang Lee not know about these subordinates? These guys were not easy to deal with. As long as this merchant invited them to a meal, they would reveal all the secrets they knew. Of course, they would only say what they could. If they could not, they would not dare to say it. After all, they could not lose their official position for a meal!
Naturally, it was no secret that Li An wanted to carry out a large-scale construction project, and these officials knew the specific scale of the project. Therefore, they didn't feel that there was anything wrong with telling the truth. On the contrary, it would be beneficial to attract a large number of merchants and craftsmen.
The merchants were a little embarrassed and did not know what to say.
Ang Lee said with a smile, "Well, let's not talk about this. If you have any ideas, just say it. As long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to satisfy your requests."
Seeing Ang Lee being so polite, the merchants were quite happy.
A merchant said, "I'm recruiting some carpenters. I plan to open a wood processing factory here, specializing in processing the wood needed by the port. The price is fair and honest."
The merchant next to him hurriedly said, "The craftsmen I'm recruiting are very strong and can bear hardships. I plan to open a sand mining factory, specializing in producing sand for the Tang dynasty. The price is fair."
Ang Lee was very happy to hear that. He looked at the merchant who wanted to open a wood processing factory and said, "The wood processing factory is very good. Your wood processing factory is about ten miles to the east. In the nearby village, the villagers are cutting trees day and night. If you need wood, you can buy it directly from them. The finished products will be transported to the port. It will save the craftsmen of the Tang dynasty from buying wood to make products."
There was a big shortage of craftsmen to build the port. Therefore, Ang Lee straightforwardly allocated the carpenters' business to the merchants. A small number of his own craftsmen could be left to guide them, and the merchants would be responsible for their wages. The rest of the merchants could enter the construction field and help build the first street.
"There's a lot of sand in the nearby river. You can decide where you want to collect the sand! However, you must ensure the quality. There can't be any dirt or impurities that shouldn't be there. "
Ang Lee looked at the other merchant and requested.
"Yes, I understand."
The two merchants responded in unison.
At this moment, another merchant came over. However, it was a female merchant. She had a charming figure and was not very old. Her eyebrows were full of a soul-stirring charm.
However, this kind of middle-aged woman's charm could only seduce older men or people of lower status. To Li An, this kind of woman didn't have much charm. Pink lolis were his favorite.
This female merchant was naturally the brothel's procuress. She used to be a young girl in charge of receiving customers. Moreover, she was very popular. However, she was older and more experienced. Step by step, she became the boss and began to train the young ones.
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