People in this era have power but no use, and have a backer but don’t know how to grasp it. That is a fool. Chen Xi probably understands Song Xiaocheng’s intention. He does business in areas such as Fujian, Guangdong and Huguang that have been out of the control of Chen Xi. If he doesn’t have any means, he really can’t be a qualified helmman.

In Shen Xi's view, as long as Song Xiaocheng did not go against his original intention and did not do anything to kill or set fire, it would be acceptable, but some things need to be regulated to prevent problems from happening.

Song Xiaocheng visited Chen Xi in the yamen and told Chen Xi about his trip to Fujian to raise supplies.

"......The previous few batches of goods were shipped smoothly, but because the sea route north of Quanzhou was basically blocked by the Japanese pirates, now the sea ships cannot leave the port at all. Japanese pirates are rampant. If any businessmen go out to sea, they will be robbed halfway through the journey. Now the smuggling people are transporting the goods to Guangzhou Port by land and from Guangdong to Nanyang."

Chen Xi nodded: "It is indeed inconvenient to transport materials on land."

Song Xiaocheng smiled and said, "But don't worry, sir, all things in the south have been done. There are people in Fuzhou and Guangzhou to purchase grain and grass materials. Rice produced in Nanyang is constantly flowing into our territory. In addition, coarse grains such as vermicelli, corn kernels, etc., there is no shortage of grain. I guess it will be transported to Xincheng in about half a month. Sir, you should be careful. I heard that someone in Nanjing is not good for you..."

Chen Xi focused on military intelligence, while Song Xiaocheng's channels for obtaining information came from all walks of life and there was no conflict between the two.

Chen Xi knew about what Song Xiaocheng said. Zhang Yong and Xu were secretly active and were preparing to make a big fuss about the emperor's southern tour, but it would not be necessary to say that it would be detrimental to him. After all, Chen Xi was in the new city, and he was the master in this city. No one could threaten Chen Xi's safety here.

Chen Xi nodded: "Brother Six, you are tired too. Go and rest early. Let your brothers below take you to walk around in the past two days. The shops and warehouses have been prepared. You can transport a batch of goods south soon and strive to exchange them for materials before the end of the year before transporting them back."

Many industrial products that Chenxi guides production, such as perfume, soap, matches, glassware, and silver mirrors, need to be transported to Fujian and Guangdong and Guangxi for sale. There is a private land for Chenxi. Chenxi hopes to open up the southern market and then radiate to the entire Southeast Asia.
Chapter completed!