The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Lin Qingzhou was very curious when he heard that the silver notes were for selling ambergris.

He hurriedly asked, "Little sister, how much silver did that ambergris cost?"

Lin Yuge raised her chin slightly and replied with a hint of excitement, "Well, it's all here, a total of 18,000 taels."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingzhou's eyes widened instantly.

His mouth was slightly open, and his face was full of disbelief.

He exclaimed repeatedly, "So many!"

Xie Jingwan, who was standing to the side, was also slightly taken aback, clearly surprised by the number.

They never expected there to be such a number.

In the original estimate, a few thousand taels would have been considered quite good.

After all, while ambergris is precious, there are many variables and costs involved in its acquisition and sale.

Xie Jingwan waved her hand gently and said, "Keep the money!"

"The family workshop has been doing very well during this period, and the profits are quite considerable."

In addition, the seafood business that Ziheng and I run together brings in a steady stream of income, so our family doesn't lack money.

You're all grown up now, with your own opinions and ideas. Take this money; it'll help you do what you want to do.

At this point, she changed the subject, looking at Lin Yuge with gentle and expectant eyes.

He asked, "Daughter, what are your plans for the future?"

Lin Yuge lowered her head slightly, pondered for a moment, and then raised her head.

He said firmly, "Mother, I do have some thoughts in my mind."

I'm thinking of building several ships; besides fishing boats, I also want to build some merchant ships.

This way, we can transport our seafood and other local specialties to more distant places.

Expanding into larger markets will undoubtedly multiply the profits.

Moreover, with a fleet, our bargaining power in maritime trade will increase.

We can collaborate with more merchants and introduce more rare and exotic items from elsewhere.

Xie Jingwan was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise and emotion flashing in her eyes.

“Daughter, your idea is very bold, but also very visionary.”

However, in the past, the manpower, resources and time spent building just one ship, "Rebirth", was considerable.

"We have to build several ships at once. How can we manage? We'll have trouble even gathering enough timber," Xie Jingwan said, frowning.

Lin Yuge smiled confidently and quickly explained.

“Mother, last time we didn’t have enough funds to build the ‘Rebirth’ ship, so we had to do many things ourselves, which is why it was so difficult.”

But this time I don't plan to build it myself; I intend to collaborate with the owner of the ship.

The owner of the ship had been operating in this coastal area for many years, and had extensive connections and abundant resources.

He not only had readily available reserves of high-quality timber, but also had spacious grounds and complete shipbuilding facilities.

If we hire him to build our ship, the problem of material supply will be solved, and we will also save a lot of trouble in finding a site and preparing tools.

His craftsmen were all highly experienced, and with their help, both the speed and quality of shipbuilding were guaranteed.

Lin Qingzhou frowned, looking puzzled.

"Little sister, this must have cost quite a bit, right?"

Lin Yuge waved her hand gently.

He patiently explained, "Brother, I have naturally considered this."

Although this will cost more, in the long run, it will allow us to build our fleet more quickly.

The benefits of rapidly opening up a new era of maritime trade will undoubtedly far outweigh the immediate costs.

Xie Jingwan looked at Lin Yuge with eyes full of trust and support.

She slowly began to speak: "My dear daughter, you have always been meticulous and decisive in your actions."

Since you've already thought this through carefully, then go ahead and do it. We all support you.

With the support of her family, Lin Yuge was filled with motivation.

The next day, she took Qianxia and Heiniu in a small boat.

Facing the rising sun, we braved the waves towards the mouth of the bay.

We arrived at Zengjia Shipyard.

Upon seeing Lin Yuge, the ship owner couldn't help but joke:

"Lin girl, how come you, such a busy person, have time to come here?"

I heard you had a very successful year recently!

Lin Yuge responded with a smile:

"Master Zeng, please don't make fun of me. My little business is nothing compared to yours."

Here I am, bringing you business!

After saying that, she got straight to the point, "I want your shipyard to help build five ships."

"Two fishing boats and three merchant ships. But these ships must be built according to my design drawings."

When business comes knocking, how could the ship owner turn it away?

Moreover, he had participated in the construction of the "Rebirth" and knew that Lin Yuge was exceptionally talented in shipbuilding design.

Its ideas are often unexpected yet ingenious and practical.

He then said:

"Lin girl, this is a wonderful thing."

Rest assured, although you haven't drawn up the blueprints yet, based on my understanding of you, it's bound to be extraordinary.

Our shipyard workers need your fresh perspectives to hone their skills.

Lin Yuge immediately felt relieved and continued:

"Master Zeng, let's talk about the schedule first."

I hope these five ships can be completed within six months. Do you think that's feasible?

After a moment of contemplation, the ship owner replied:

"Six months is a tight timeframe, but it's not entirely out of the question."

I will assign the most capable craftsmen in the shipyard to work overtime to expedite the project.

Linlin Yuge nodded slightly and continued.

"During this period, the procurement of materials must be strictly controlled, and I will provide a list of materials."

I will specify the quality and specifications of various materials such as wood and nails above, to ensure that the ship is sturdy and durable.

Don't worry about that. I have long-term partnerships with many businesses, and I'm confident I can procure the appropriate materials to meet your requirements.

"However, we also need to discuss the cost in advance, since building so many ships will cost a lot in terms of manpower and resources."

Lin Yuge was prepared, and she replied directly, "Master Zeng, I will certainly not let you suffer any loss in terms of expenses."

I will pay a partial deposit first to show my sincerity.

The final payment will be settled after the vessel passes inspection.

You can provide me with a detailed breakdown of the specific price based on the cost calculations.

Let's negotiate and agree on a price that we can both accept. What do you think?

Shipowner Zeng nodded and smiled:

"Lin girl is so decisive, we'll do as you say."

I'll arrange for people to start preparations right away, and we'll begin construction as soon as your drawings arrive."

After the two agreed on the details of the cooperation, Lin Yuge hurriedly returned home.

After that, she locked herself in her room and began the intense task of drawing.

Soon, the floor of the room was covered with drawings that had been drawn and revised repeatedly.

Some are detailed depictions of parts of a ship's structure.

Some are conceptual sketches of the overall layout.

Lin Yuge sometimes frowned, sometimes smiled broadly, completely immersed in the world of design.

After several days of careful drawing and repeated revisions, she finally completed the first draft.

Lin Yuge couldn't wait to take the blueprints to the Zeng family's shipyard.

The ship owner, Zeng, had been waiting for a long time with several key craftsmen.

Everyone sat together, and Lin Yuge unfolded the blueprints.

They explained in detail the design concepts and innovations of each ship.

The unique layout of the fishing equipment on the fishing boat.

The merchant ship has a spacious and well-designed cargo hold structure.

Then there's the streamlined design of the overall hull to reduce water resistance.

Everyone listened with great interest, occasionally raising questions and offering suggestions.