Before Zhou Yu could attack Liu Bei, Gan Ning returned from Japan laden with copper ore and many rare treasures.

Looking at the mountains of copper ore, gold and silver, and tens of thousands of pearls and gems, Yuan Shu smiled instantly. It seemed that he would not have to worry about money in the future.

If Yuan Shu had learned some knowledge about economics and finance during his lifetime, he might not have relied on these copper coins and gold and silver as he did now. After all, as long as the bank was established, spending money would be nothing more than printing some paper and exchanging his left hand for his right hand.

It's a pity that Yuan Shu didn't understand this and didn't dare to take risks with his fragile bank, so he had to go to Japan to find these copper mines, gold and silver.

Although the purchasing power of gold and silver in this era is good, copper coins are the hard currency. With these coppers, and Yuan Shu had already asked craftsmen to build some machines that use water power to make five-baht coins, Yuan Shu can finally use them for several years.

Worried about money issues.

As for the possible rise in prices caused by spending so much money, Yuan Shu did not consider it. Anyway, the ones who paid for it in the end were mainly businessmen and aristocratic families, and Yuan Shu and the people could not lose anyway.

Gan Ning then began to tell Yuan Shu about his exciting two months.

...

"Boss, we're here!"

Hearing his subordinates' words, Gan Ning reflexively replied: "How many times have I told you to call me general!"

Then he suddenly came back to his senses, grabbed his subordinate by the collar and said, "What? We're here!"

The subordinate took out the chart and compass and nodded solemnly.

Gan Ning grabbed the chart and looked at the land in the distance: "Haha! After working hard for half a month, we are finally here!"

In the past half month, Gan Ning finally understood the difference between the sea and the Yangtze River. Compared with the calm Yangtze River, the sea is really too dangerous.

You may encounter terrifying storms and huge tsunamis anytime and anywhere. Occasionally, you may also encounter heavy fog and some turbulent sea currents.

There were at least a dozen dangers encountered along the way. If Gan Ning's ships were not really fast, they would have been submerged by tsunamis so many times!

After a bumpy journey, he finally arrived at his destination, Japan. Gan Ning burst into tears! But he also felt very excited in his heart. The sea is a man’s destination!

The subordinate said excitedly: "Boss, I can finally rest this time. The past half month has been really terrifying. Even being chased by Cai Hao and the others back then was not so scary!"

As soon as Gan Ning heard the name of that guy Cai Mao, he frowned and slapped him staggeringly: "What nonsense are you talking about! Back then I was making a strategic retreat, and that guy Cai Mao belongs to me.

The general is defeated!"

The subordinate curled his lips slightly, and said to himself: I really don't have a long memory, and I won't open any pot.

"Yes, yes, boss, you are so wise and powerful, how can Cai Hao be your opponent?"

Gan Ning nodded with satisfaction, looked at the growing black shadow in the distance, and grinned: "It seems that my lord will definitely give me a promotion this time!"

"You can get promoted and make a fortune just by walking around. No wonder that guy Jiang Gongyi doesn't want to stay on the Yangtze River."

The subordinates also smiled and said: "Boss, if you eat meat, it seems that we can also drink soup. This time I will make money and marry a wife when I go back."

Gan Ning glanced at his subordinate who had been with him for six years and had yet to find a wife, and scolded with a smile: "You are worthless! If you work hard with me, you will not only be able to marry a wife in the future?"

"I heard from my lord that there are a lot of Japanese people on this island. Most of them are women, and they have good looks and good personalities. Apart from being a little short, they are perfect for being mothers-in-law."

"This time, in addition to asking me to get some copper mines, gold and silver, my lord also asked me to take away some good-looking Japanese women to be wives for the people of Jiangdong. If you think it is suitable, you can also choose one yourself."

The subordinate chuckled: "That's what you said, boss! I want to make a choice first and find someone who looks good enough to manage the house. But I'm afraid it's not good if he's too short."

Gan Ning said disdainfully: "You're not tall yourself, so you want to find someone taller?"

The subordinate said speechlessly: "It's because I'm not tall that I want to find someone taller! Otherwise, if someone is born who is about the same height as me in the future, I'm afraid I'll have to be dragged into the navy again by you, the boss."

Gan Ning looked at this fool and laughed and scolded: "Get out! Others want to be my personal soldier, Lao Gan, but I am not willing to do it! You are a good boy, but you still dislike me! What's wrong with being short? It's not a waste of time, and

It's just right for me to be a navy soldier. Your future sons will have to follow me to be a navy soldier."

"Okay, okay, boss, you have the final say. Find me a wife first!"

...

When they came to the shore, some Japanese discovered Gan Ning's warship. He had never seen such a huge warship before and was so frightened that he quickly ran back to inform his country, or should be called the leader of his tribe.

Japan at this time was still in a very primitive period, without writing or history, and was divided into more than a hundred small tribes that fought with each other. These tribes also called themselves vassal states.

After Gan Ning landed, he saw hundreds of savages holding bamboo spears standing in front of him fearfully, talking in an incomprehensible language.

Although Gan Ning didn't understand, looking at the bamboo spear in his hand, he knew that these people were probably guarding him. He thought of what Yuan Shu told him before leaving: Be cruel to these Japanese, they are like wolves.

, they are the most loyal minions when you are strong, and they will pounce on you and bite you mercilessly when you are weak.

Yuan Shu's words were naturally correct, so Gan Ning didn't have much favorable impressions of these Japanese. Seeing that the Japanese wanted to resist, Gan Ning went over with his sword without saying anything, and opened a deep hole in front of these Japanese.

Deep ravine.

When these Japanese saw this horrific scene, their faces showed fear and fanaticism. They dropped the bamboo spears in their hands and knelt on the ground, raising their hands high and muttering some kind of prayer words in their mouths.

Although Gan Ning didn't quite understand what they were talking about, he knew that these people seemed to be worshiping him, so he put down the sword in his hand. He took 20,000 sailors and these Japanese to their tribe, leaving behind 10,000 sailors.

The army is responsible for guarding the warships.

After following this group of Japanese to their tribe, Gan Ning finally found a Japanese who could speak Chinese, the leader of the tribe, and solved the language barrier problem.

After some exchanges, Gan Ning learned that this guy was the descendant of the boys and girls taken away by Xu Fu when he crossed east to Fusang in history. He also named himself Meichuan Neiku.

Later, Gan Ning figured out that this guy's ancestor didn't learn Chinese well and only knew his name and characters. Later, people got confused from person to person, so this strange name appeared. In fact, his surname should be Mei, and his given name should be Chuan.
Chapter completed!