The Crown Princess is busy fishing

After careful consideration, Lin Yuge finally selected two trading companies.

It is a trading company run by the calm and reserved Manager Li.

The other was Shengtong Trading Company, managed by the young and promising Mr. Zhao.

Lin Yuge had people display the samples of the goods he had brought one by one.

From various spices, acacia silk, medicinal herbs, white porcelain, dried fish unique to the south, pearls...

The variety is so great that it's dazzling.

Upon seeing this, Manager Li of Furui Trading Company showed a hint of surprise and admiration in his eyes.

He gently stroked his beard and said:

"Miss Lin has brought the essence of Lingnan on this trip."

These goods are sure to cause quite a stir in Guangling.

Young Master Zhao of Shengtong Trading Company also picked up a string of pearl necklaces with great interest.

The pearl was round and full, with a lustrous sheen.

He smiled and said, "Miss Lin, your pearls are of superior quality."

If promoted by my Shengtong Trading Company, it will surely become a treasure coveted by the noblewomen of Guangling City.

Lin Yuge smiled and replied, "I hope the two experts can offer their assistance."

Although I still have to go to the capital, I am quite optimistic about the market in Guangling County, and I am confident that we will have a pleasant cooperation.

They then began to discuss the details of the goods transaction.

She sold some of the spices, dried fish, and pearls to Shengtong Trading Company in exchange for high-quality silk and exquisite jade unique to Guangling.

He also sold some of the ramie yarn, medicinal herbs and white porcelain to Furui Trading Company, and purchased a large quantity of writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones as well as a considerable amount of Guangling lacquerware.

Once the transaction was completed, both parties began preparing the goods.

When the two companies arrived at the dock with their prepared goods.

At this time, things should be going smoothly for Lu Ziheng as well.

He stood on the shore, constantly instructing the crew to move boxes of goods up and down.

Lin Qingzhou stood aside, helping him take notes.

The heads of the two trading companies saw goods being unloaded from three huge merchant ships like a flowing river.

They were all stunned by the sight before them.

Those merchant ships were enormous and had a deep draft, which naturally made people wonder about their carrying capacity.

At this moment, boxes and baskets of goods are being carried out one after another.

Piled up on the shore like small hills, they realized they had underestimated Lin Yuge.

Shopkeeper Li couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement: "Miss Lin, you are truly a woman who is just as capable as any man!"

I originally thought you were just dabbling in the business of selling local specialties from Lingnan on a small scale, but I never imagined you had such substantial resources.

To be able to mobilize such a large merchant ship, fully loaded with a dazzling array of goods.

Young Master Zhao quickly chimed in, "Miss Lin, the amount of cargo on your ship looks quite astonishing."

But so far, only such a small portion has been sold, which truly puzzles us.

Lin Yuge pursed her lips slightly and smiled faintly, "On our journey north, Guangling is just one stop along the way."

The capital city is the main destination of our trip.

Under the emperor's nose, in a place of great prosperity and flourishing. Powerful and influential people gather here, and the demands of all parties are vast and diverse.

"Of course I need to reserve enough goods and carefully plan ahead; I can't possibly exhaust all my resources in Guangling County."

As she spoke, she led the two forward and introduced Lu Ziheng and Lin Qingzhou to them.

"This is Lu Ziheng, my business partner. This is my elder brother, Lin Qingzhou."

Lu Ziheng bowed slightly in polite response.

He then introduced the other merchants who had come with him to Lin Yuge.

The merchants from Guangling already knew each other, and they looked at these young people who had come from afar.

Although there was a hint of surprise in his eyes, there was more admiration and appreciation for the promising young talent.

Among them, the older manager, Mr. Li, spoke first:

"Young Master Lu, Miss Lin, it is truly rare to find someone so accomplished at such a young age."

We have been doing business in Guangling for many years and have seen many business people coming and going.

But few young people possess the courage and strategic thinking of yourselves.

Another businessman chimed in:

"Yes, back when we were your age, we were doing odd jobs in the shop with our elders, learning some basic skills."

And now you are capable of standing on your own and organizing business trips of this scale.

That's truly admirable.

Lin Yuge smiled gently:

"You flatter us, seniors. We are just beginners and have much to learn from you."

"We would be honored to receive guidance and assistance from our seniors on this trip north."

Lu Ziheng nodded in agreement.

"Although we have some new ideas, we are far less experienced than you all."

I hope to join hands with the seniors in Guangling to explore this business path with unlimited opportunities.

Whether in Guangling itself or in future business dealings, we can support each other and achieve win-win cooperation.

Lin Qingzhou laughed heartily:

"My sister and Brother Lu both have lofty ambitions, so I'll just join them for the fun."

However, if there is any physical labor or rough work, please feel free to ask, seniors, and I will do my best.

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

The atmosphere became increasingly harmonious, and the distance between them was shortened considerably amidst the lively conversation.

They began to eagerly explore some potential business cooperation projects and market trends.

After all the goods have been loaded and unloaded.

Young Master Zhao warmly invited everyone to his restaurant for a special banquet featuring Guangling cuisine.

After a satisfying meal, everyone agreed to stay in close contact.

Lin Yuge and his group returned to the ship to rest, preparing to set sail again the next day, heading towards the capital.

And the business friendships and cooperative relationships they established in Yangzhou.

Like a spark, it planted the seeds of hope for their future business expansion.

The next morning, sunlight shone on the river, making it sparkle.

Lin Yuge's fleet set sail on time, sails billowing, slowly heading north with the current.

As we approached Guazhou Ferry, the river wind grew stronger.

The crew skillfully adjusted the angle of the sails to ensure the ship moved forward smoothly.

As they passed through several small towns along the way, Lin Yuge ordered his men to go ashore to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains to replenish the ship's supplies.

In a place called Runzhou, they heard that the local silk weaving was extremely exquisite.

The silk produced there was soft, lustrous, and had exquisite patterns, making it very popular in the capital.

After some discussion, the group decided to stay there for a day.

Negotiate cooperation matters with local silk merchants.

They had a pleasant conversation with the merchants and reached a preliminary agreement on cooperation, ordering a batch of exquisite silk.

However, just as they were preparing to leave Runzhou and continue north, an unexpected event suddenly occurred.

That evening, the fleet sailed to a relatively secluded stretch of water.

The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the water a blood red, exuding an ominous aura.

Suddenly, the crew on the lookout tower shouted: "A ship is approaching rapidly ahead, and it looks very aggressive!"

Lin Yuge's heart tightened, and he hurriedly climbed to the bow of the boat to look out.

Dozens of ships came hurtling toward their fleet like arrows.

A group of bandits stood at the bow of the boat, wielding sharp blades and with menacing expressions.

Lin Yuge quickly organized his crew to prepare for battle.

The other people on the boat reacted differently, but none of them showed any fear.