When Wuda reported the Ming army's inventory of grain, Su Langqing frowned.

Fubo Town and Navy Town had just wiped out Luzon pirates. Liu Yu did not celebrate but asked Uda to report on the food supply situation of the Luzon Ming court, and even asked Uda to check the gunpowder output, firearms and armor in the past few months.

Su Langqing was a businessman and knew nothing about military affairs. However, as the leader of Minghai, he was responsible for supplying Ming army logistics supplies these days, so he naturally guessed some.

As the saying goes, before the troops move, food and grass will come first. Could it be that the Ming court still needs to fight.

Su Langqing's heart skipped a beat.

No, Luzon pirates have been swept and wiped out by the Ming navy, and the remaining fish can't make any waves.

Could it be that it is necessary to launch troops against Mani?

But over the past few days, Manila has been very peaceful. The Spanish army in the Banggui area has even withdrawn from Manila, and the rest are only some indigenous troops led by Tufan chiefs guarding it.

Although the generals of Talu have been inciting the Ming army to go south immediately and step on Manila, they were all rejected by Liu Yu. Could it be that Liu Yu wants to tear down the agreement with Manila?

In the hall, several officials reported on the military preparations of the Ming army, while Su Langqing, who was beside him, was thinking about it.

Su Langqing couldn't help but think about it. The Ming army was about to move troops, which had a great impact on the world.

Every time the Ming army operates, the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is present.

The Ming army navy swept the pirates outside Luzon, and the Minghai merchant ships risked being robbed by pirates to transport food and grass to the Ming army.

Leather, cotton and other military supplies were also purchased from all over Luzon. Officials from thousands of people took the accounts and then went to Sihai to buy and handle them.

It can be seen that every time the officers and soldiers move, the Sihai Chamber of Commerce will bleed once.

Although the arrival of the Ming army eliminated the chamber of commerce groups of other ethnic groups for the Chinese merchants in Luzon, allowing the Chinese merchants to monopolize the maritime trade in Luzon, they were not as good as the bloodsucking of the Ming army.

In the past six months this year, each chamber of commerce branch made an average profit of only 40,000 taels of silver. There were thousands of people in the chamber of commerce, including Chinese merchants, sailors, local handicraftsmen, vendors, laborers, etc. who transported mountains, seas and land, and divided the 40,000 taels of silver per person.

It seems to be a lot, but a few Chinese businessmen give a penny to those Arab merchants and Spanish. The people below can't even pay a few taels of silver a year.

Even so, the Chinese business giants still feel that they have lost.

Although under the intimidation of the Ming army, Chinese merchants could not say anything, but Su Langqing also saw the secret rejection and complaints.

When he received the good news this morning, he wanted to persuade Liu Yu to rest for a few years and not to use his sword and gun all day long.

But now, this is food and grass, and it is merchant ship artillery, who are you going to hit?

"Su Langqing." Just as Su Langqing was wandering in the sacred world, Liu Yu suddenly called him.

"Minghai can only mobilize many ships. I plan to build camps on islands such as Dayu and Badan to hoard food and gunpowder."

I had a detailed talk with Chen Ande last night, and some of Chen Ande's suggestions really benefited Liu Yu very much.

If you can build grain warehouses on several islands in the middle and stockpile grain and gunpowder in advance, you don’t need to transport grain from Luzon Island far away, which can save you half of your time.

"Sir, there are 38 large ocean-going ships that can be mobilized by Minghai." Su Langqing reported.

"I will write to Duke Li, asking the Ming army navy to build granaries on Badan Island. During these days, you will count and transport grain and grass with Lord Wang Yuan, who is in charge of the granary treasury, and transport the sweet potatoes and other crops stored in the Ming court's warehouse to Dayu Island and Badan Island to ensure that the grain on several islands can be supplied by the town's navy for half a year to a year." Liu Yu said.

Su Langqing was shocked and transported grain to Dayu, Badan and other places.

Dayu could understand that after all, it was the navy's garrison, and Minghai merchant ships often transported grain to this island.

But what the hell is Badan? Su Langqing couldn't help but recall the island drawn by the chart. It seemed to be the northernmost island in Luzon.

It's a little too far from Lavague?

Although Su Langqing was confused in his heart, he didn't say anything else.

The hall of the Governor's Office has become a place for court discussions.

After reporting on the development of the Ming court for more than half a year, Liu Yu directly called Su Langqing.

"Why did Lord Su look worried? You might as well say it out." Liu Yu picked up the tea on the table and took a sip.

"Sir, he is hoarding grain and sorting out military equipment in the granary office. Could it be that he wants to move troops?" Su Langqing sighed and asked with a tough bullet.

Liu Yu nodded and did not deny it.

Minghai’s manager is closely related to Mingjun, so he naturally doesn’t need to hide it.

"Minghai only needs to transport food and grass for the Ming army and prepare cotton, herbs, leather and other items for the Ming army. The rest of the matter has nothing to do with Minghai, so don't talk too much." Liu Yu warned.

"I understand, sir."

Su Langqing saluted in fear, but for the sake of the Chamber of Commerce, Su Langqing gritted his teeth and spoke.

"Sir, the Ming army is conquering everywhere, and the merchants from all over the world have already complained. If they use war, it will be unbearable for the world to bear it."

Worried that Liu Yu was angry, Su Langqing said again: "Transfer food and grass to the Ming army, more than ten ships on the sea were lost, and more than a hundred merchant sailors had drowned and disappeared."

Liu Yu just took a deep breath and looked at Su Langqing and said, "It's hard for Minghai."

"Minghai will make a profit this year." Liu Yu suddenly asked about Minghai's profit.

"Sir, Minghai lost more than 20,000 taels." Su Langqing smiled bitterly. Su Langqing naturally could only tell the truth to Liu Yu.

"Oh, I lost money. Minghai provided Mingjun's material expenses. I remember that the Ministry of Revenue did not owe it?" Liu Yu asked with a smile.

"Sir, I don't know that due to the soaring prices of wars and the cost of labor is also rising. Minghai will deliver food, grass, military supplies, etc. to the Ming army. Every place they go is extremely dangerous. Merchant ship sailors have life worries. If something happens, Minghai will bear all the pensions, and often the silver earned by a ship of goods cannot be offset by the loss." Su Langqing smiled bitterly.

It is really difficult to do business with the Ming army. You say that pirates are raging.

Minghai risked his life to transport food, herbs and medicines to the Ming army. If ordinary merchants and ship owners had already asked for a sky-high price, but would Minghai dare to sell it at a low price?

If you are pirates in the middle of the journey, Minghai will have to pay for the ship and die. If you say no, Ming sabers will hold your neck, it will be a pain!

"I have owe these days. I have already written a letter to Nguyen Phuc in Guangnan and taken back by the envoy of Dongpu. I believe that the four seas will be able to open up the sea trade to Annan soon."

"Am Annan?" Su Langqing smacked his lips.

Luzon is indeed a little small. Over the past year, the Ming court has risen strongly in the South China Sea. Although the East India Company and other red barbarians recognized their power, the people in the South China Sea still do not like Ming Shang very much.

In Manila, which is closely related to northern Luzon, Ming merchants even had to smuggle trade.

If we can start a maritime trade with Annan, it will be good news when the Luzon pirates have disappeared.

Seeing Su Langqing's face showing joy, Liu Yu smiled and used Annan's sea trade to appease Ming merchants. This time, the Chinese in Dongpu were a contribution to the Luzon Ming court.

"If Annan can trade with the four seas, it will naturally be a good thing. However, there is not much silver in stock in the four seas. In addition, the Ming court may require a lot of ship power and manpower. It is quite difficult for all seas to go through war." Su Langqing thought for a while, but still expressed his difficulties.

"Large ocean-going ships launched next year will be given priority to supply Sihai. If you need to buy the silver, you can owe it first. At the same time, I allow Sihai to open a money house."

"Money House?" Su Langqing was stunned and hurriedly looked at Liu Yu.
Chapter completed!