"Brother Shi, you have to think clearly. Building a ship is very expensive, not to mention that the risks at sea are so great. Maybe you invest so much and you will all be wasted in the end!" Xue Shao also persuaded Zhang Zong with great concern on the carriage when he returned.

After a detailed discussion with Qian Dahai, Zhang Zong confirmed that the other party had indeed been to the Americas. Although it was a coincidence, his ability to come back alive also showed his strength. Therefore, Zhang Zong proposed to spend a lot of money to help the other party go overseas to find the Americas.

However, this matter is of great importance, and Qian Dahai was not sure about it for a moment, so Zhang Zong told the other party about his address. After he thought it through, he could go to him to discuss it in detail.

"It's time to make money back, otherwise it will become moldy in the warehouse hidden in the house, and it will not reflect its value at all. Moreover, compared to some money, America is actually a larger treasure house. Do you still remember the crops of corn, potatoes and sweet potatoes I told you about?" Zhang Zong smiled slightly at this time, and finally asked back.

"Of course I remember, but America is so far from our Tang Dynasty. Even if Qian Dahai has been there once, he may not be able to find his way back. What's more, Brother Shi, you said that America is a land larger than the Tang Dynasty. Even if Qian Dahai gets there, maybe he can't find these crops?" Xue Shao advised again, mainly because he felt that Zhang Zong's decision was too risky.

"If you do it, you may fail, but if you don't do it, you will definitely fail!" Zhang Zong patted Xue Shao's shoulder at this time and said earnestly again. He had made up his mind and no one could change his decision.

Xue Shao also showed a helpless expression when he saw this. Last time he saw Zhang Zong do something so resolutely, but to save Shangguan Wan'er, so he knew that no matter how much he persuaded him, it would be useless.

When the carriage returned home, Zhang Zong got off the carriage and said goodbye to Xue Shao. He also took a bag of things from the carriage. These were the goods Zhang Zong bought from Qian Dahai. Most of them were brought from the Americas, but they were basically of no value. The cactus was also of some value to Zhang Zong, and at least they could be cultivated into ornamental plants.

At that moment, Zhang Zong took these things home, piled the other things in the room without caring about them, but took out the cactus. However, after careful observation, he couldn't help frowning because the cactus was about to die, especially the bottom was already black and rotten. If he didn't treat it, he might be the exotic plant that came across the ocean would die in the Tang Dynasty.

At that moment, Zhang Zong asked Wan'er to take the tools and carefully take out the cactus. The roots at the bottom were rotten and had no value at all. So he directly cut off the bottom of the cactus with a knife until there was no black and rotten place on it. Only then did he put it in a cool place and replant it after it was dried.

Zhang Zong had asked Qian Dahai before, mainly because he wanted to know if the other party had brought back more plants, such as corn seeds, but unfortunately, although Qian Dahai and the others brought corn on the boat, they mainly used it as food and ate it all before arriving in the Tang Dynasty, which made Zhang Zong sigh.

As for this cactus, I don’t know when it grew in the corner of Qian Dahai and his ship. No one even noticed it before. It was not until they arrived in the Tang Dynasty and the ship was scrapped, and Qian Dahai discovered this cactus. Thinking that it was an exotic plant, someone might like it, so he packed it with other things and brought it to Chang'an. However, because he didn’t know how to plant it and watered it too much, the bottom of the cactus was rotten.

"Sir, what is this?" Wan'er was also looking at the cactus curiously. After all, it was covered in thorns and looked like a hedgehog. It was the first time she had seen such a strange plant.

"This is called a cactus. Do you still remember the Americas I talked to you about? It is one of the specialties of the American continent!" Zhang Zong explained with a smile.

"America? Isn't it thousands of miles away from the Tang Dynasty? Did someone go there?" Wan'er also stared at this shockedly, with an incredible expression on her face, looking extremely cute.

"Yes, today we met a Gaochang man in Xicheng City. He arrived in America by chance..."

Zhang Zong was about to tell the story of meeting Qian Dahai today, and Wan'er was amazed after hearing it. She had heard Zhang Zong tell many adventure stories before, but she didn't expect to encounter a living example today.

"Wan'er, do you think if I invested in helping Qian Dahai buy a new ship and provided him with sufficient supplies, can he find a route to the American continent?" Zhang Zong asked casually at the end, and he had no answer to this question.

"This is not sure, but how is the young master planning to invest?" Wan'er's attention was not focused on America, but instead asked about the money. After all, she was the chief manager of the family.

"Investing is investing money. Is there any other way?" Zhang Zong was stunned when he heard this question. He focused on America before, so he didn't understand what Wan'er said for a while.

"Young Master, don't you want to pay money directly and help the Gaochang man buy boats and supplies, and ask the other party to help you go to America, right?" Shangguan Wan'er also slapped her forehead and said speechlessly.

"Is there anything wrong with this...?" Zhang Zong blinked and asked. To be honest, he was stunned by the American affairs today, and there was no time to think about some things.

"Young Master, you are confused again. What should you do if you pay money but the other party doesn't do anything, or even take a boat to do private work for yourself instead of looking for America?" Wan'er asked a series of questions.

After hearing this, Zhang Zong didn't know how to answer. After all, he had not had time to think about these questions, but he didn't need to think about these questions, because Wan'er was enough.

"Wan'er, how do you think you should invest?" Zhang Zong asked with a smile. Wan'er is becoming more and more steward now, and she is in good order in all aspects of the family. Zhang Zong has less worries about this.

"In fact, these problems are easy to solve. The young master knows that the yamen wants to arrest a prisoner. What is the best way to do it?" Wan'er also likes to help Zhang Zong come up with advice because it makes her feel that she is highly valued.

"Give a reward!" Zhang Zong immediately said excitedly, and at the same time, he finally understood what Wan'er meant.

"Yes, it's just a reward. And the higher the bounty, the greater the possibility of the prisoner being caught. So, you don't have to invest directly, but can offer a high bounty. In this way, not only will the Gaochang man be moved, but it can also attract other people to participate in this matter. The chances of finding America will be greater!" Wan'er smiled and told her thoughts.

"It's true that it's my Wan'er. Why didn't I think of this solution just now?" Zhang Zong shouted and praised Wan'er. As soon as he said that, Wan'er lowered her head shyly. She didn't care about other people's opinions of her, but she cared about Zhang Zong's evaluation of herself the most. If possible, she really wanted to stay by Zhang Zong's side silently for the rest of her life.

However, after being shy, Wan'er suddenly thought of a very practical problem, so she said again: "Young Master, I heard that the risk at sea is extremely high. If there is no return of ten or a hundred times, most people may not be willing to go to sea, so the amount of this reward must not be too low. However, although our family has a lot of dividends, even if it is taken out, it may not be enough for the reward?"

Zhang Zong also touched his chin when he heard this. He cooperated with Princess Chengyang and received a lot of dividends during the Chinese New Year. Although he had not read the accounts carefully, the dividends for a year were obviously not too much, especially in this era, Navigation was a very expensive industry.
Chapter completed!