It's all abstract destiny, you're one emperor through the ages

Chapter 184 You, Luzon, don't seem too free
manila bay.

The big Han merchant ships laying on the sea show the attitude of a big country.

Without King Rosher's credentials, he was determined not to enter the port.

Extremely polite.

Going to sea a lot of the time means spending months in a sea with nothing but fish.

Except for some fishermen who are ecstatic, most people will find it boring and boring.

But Geng Sanji's invention of the rhythmic bed crossbow made great contributions.

In the past, those sailors who changed jobs from pirates did not know the rhythm.

This thing was given to them, but it was just useless waste.

Call it noise pollution.

But this time there are still many children from aristocratic families.

These people don't know anything else, and they know more or less the rhythm.

Many people, out of boredom, chose to fiddle with the crossbow on the bed to play and joke.

So much so that the sailors also learned a little bit.

After repeated entertainment and fiddles, I actually learned the pentameter.

Even with the cooperation of banners and banners, simple music can be played.

Gong is the bed crossbow salvo carrying Gong Yin.

Shang is the bed crossbow salvo carrying Shang Yin.

And concise.

Liu Ke gave full play to the destiny of "Actor and Son of Heaven".

Composed music for the navy himself.

Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, Yu, under the five tones, developed segmented shooting directly.

This shocked Liu Ke greatly.

In fact, crossbows are also used in siege, defense, or sea ships.

Because of the extremely high requirements on the quality, organization, and training of the soldiers, he hardly thought about large-scale application.

After all, if the navy officers and soldiers hadn't been in the great cause of hunting Kun, adhering to the spirit of never leaving empty space, they had worked hard to train hard, and their organization and training would be very poor.

But I never expected that evolution would occur in the process of passing time and entertaining myself.

It is quite expensive.

The manufacturing and maintenance costs of ship crossbows are very high.

If there is no profitable whaling industry, it will not be able to support it at all.

In addition to being able to play music on weekdays, there are also chickens.

There are chickens on board, all connected to the rudder.

Liu Ke didn't know if this thing was useful, and whether it could trigger the destiny.

But in any case, it is also good to be able to give others a psychological hint.

And there are pets on board, and they can be teased on weekdays.

When the sunset is difficult, there is still food reserves.

Fortunately, there is no such strange existence.

If it is placed on Ah San, in the boring sea, let alone a chicken, even a monitor lizard will laugh.

About five days more at sea.

Prigo arrived in Manila Bay with his [-] Luzon soldiers and handed over his credentials.

【Name: Prigo (Secretary Sergeant)】

【Age: 39】

【Command: 62; Force: 61; Wisdom: 81; Administration: 82】

【Characteristics: Honesty, Motivation】

Luzon is also talented.

However, compared to the Central Plains, Luzon should still be a little behind in terms of culture.

If Prigo could have been exposed to the Central Plains culture in the early years, coupled with the characteristics of "motivated", Baobuqi would also be a talent in one state.

Liu Ke looked at the two characteristics of Prigo.

Suddenly, a ghost came to my mind.

Honest man, easy to bully.

"His Majesty the Great Han Emperor, our king, wants to make friends with the Great Han."

"However, Luzon's thalassemia is scarce. If large-scale trade is carried out, the people may not be able to survive."

"So I am willing to invite His Majesty the Emperor of Han to start a limited trade."

Prigo spoke an unfamiliar Chinese.

Luzon and Dahan are separated by a sea, which is not too far away.

There will always be some Han Chinese who cross Hairun to Luzon.

Moreover, the situation of the big men was not good earlier, and more people came to Luzon.

Luzon people look down on Han people, and they are not very interested in Han culture.

Still, Prigo liked those luscious people.

At least the dishes are clean.

As a cook, he likes coolies with quick hands and feet and low wages.

Therefore, after hearing and seeing, I also mastered some Chinese.

However, Prigo is almost a word, a word collapsed.

Fortunately, adding a burst of dancing and dancing can express the meaning to some extent.

It is estimated that this is one of the reasons why King Luo She sent him here.

Not only is he a confidant, he is trustworthy, but he also knows a little bit of Chinese.

"That means they are unwilling to engage in free trade."

Liu Ke and Fu Xuance looked at each other.

This King Luo She actually had some foresight.

Knowing that the Han people are in Luzon and carry out large-scale trade, it is easy to be controlled by the economic lifeline.

We are very cautious about opening sea trade.

But if you don't want to open the door, we have no choice but to kick the door.

"That's fine, for business, it's about what you like and what I want."

"I can't force Lu Song people to buy and sell just because you are the emperor of the Han Dynasty."

"Big Han has always been a state of etiquette."

Liu Ke responded with extremely proficient Luzon dialect.

Prigo was taken aback for a moment.

Even a little moved.

How difficult it is to master a foreign language, his unfamiliar Chinese is enough proof.

But the emperor of the Han Dynasty, the emperor of Shangbang, was willing to learn Luzon dialect.

Even the Luzon people themselves have their own accents and are fragmented.

But Emperor Han, for the sake of trade, was able to do this.

It shows his sincerity.

Prigo doesn't have a big picture, and he doesn't know how free trade will change Luzon.

But this was enough to make him feel moved.

"In this way, when I brought the fleet to the treasure land of Luzon, it was just to lead the way."

"The sailor is only employed by the aristocratic family, and has no malice towards your country."

"The people who do business are also from aristocratic families."

"How to buy and sell and how much you can buy and sell, you should discuss with them first."

"I, let's go to the shore of the port first to experience some exotic customs."

Liu Ke said, and sent Prigo away.

But Prigo did not move lightly, but squeezed his hands, and he was relieved until he was sure that Emperor Han left with only a few entourages.

Sincerity and emotion, of course there is.

But he has always been a confidant of King Rosher of Luzon, and he must be guarded against others.

The Port of Manila is an inner bay port with little wind and waves, making it a livable place.

Its scale is equivalent to a county seat of Dahan.

Liu Ke led his guards Dian Chu, Fu Xuan Ce, and He Hong, swaying leisurely.

Although the Port of Manila is not too big, it is very lively.

There are many people coming and going.

Because the fishery in the inner bay is more developed, it has driven the port economy.

All kinds of shouts came and went.

"It's quite lively, not much worse than some big counties."

Liu Ke sighed with emotion, the level of development of this foreign country in the overhead world was somewhat unexpected.

From the perspective of Manila Port, the entire Luzon Island should also be equivalent to one or two counties in Dahan.

Including Luoji Island in the north and the nearby small islands, it can be fully integrated into a state.

But integration is too difficult.

First of all, the big man does not take up legal principles, and he has a cultural and language barrier.

Don't expect to see results in 50 to [-] years.

"It's better to use it for farming, mining, and as a raw material base."

Liu Ke shook his head, who cares, suck the blood of Lu Song first, the people of the fat man.

"It's very lively, but I can't understand it."

Fu Xuance kept looking around, taking in every detail.

For a resourceful person, the most important thing is intelligence collection.

In fact, most of the counselors are like this, nothing more than collecting information and then analyzing the information.

But looking at him, he was in some stalls selling food, and he couldn't move his eyes.

He even swallowed his saliva.

"Kinilao, delicious Kinilao!!"

Although he couldn't understand what he was talking about, Fu Xuance could already smell it, and at the same time, his eyes were fixed on a small stall.

The same is true for Dian Chu, with his head swaying in the direction of the vendor, like a police probe, his eyes wide open.

Spices from the Western Regions are unique.

Nanyang should not be bad!
He Hong also couldn't help swallowing.

At sea, in case he couldn't help it, he didn't even eat much when he was about to vomit.

Wouldn't it be a big loss to eat something but spit it out again?

"Let's go and eat something."

Liu Ke naturally noticed the greediness of several people.

He smiled and walked towards the vendor.

When the few people saw it, they immediately followed suit.

"Young man, what do you want to eat?"

The vendor is a middle-aged man in his 50s and [-]s, with a dark complexion, but judging from the roughness of his palms, he should have never done farm work.

Liu Ke knew it in his heart.

This is a street vendor specializing in small businesses.

It seems that there is indeed a commercial market in Luzon.

"What delicious food do you have here?"

"Excellent kinilao!"

"Kini what?"

"Kinilao, all the fish are collected by fishermen, and they are killed and cooked right away, so they are guaranteed to be delicious."

The vendor looked at Liu Ke and saw that he didn't look like the native Luzon natives in his attire, so he presumed he was a businessman.

Luzon lags behind, but Boni Island is developing well.

As the big port of Luzon, the Port of Manila has often received businessmen on weekdays.

Therefore, the vendor didn't find it strange.

Liu Ke stepped forward and took a few glances.

The kinilao is a delicious seafood dish.

Translated in Luzon dialect, it probably means "eat raw".

Simply put, it is Luzon's special version of sashimi.

"Chen Fujia should like it."

Liu Ke still remembered that Chen Fujia liked to eat raw fish.

After the great victory in Gaozhou, he chose to cultivate his life and rest, and he also wanted to wait for the propaganda committee to be taught by Chen Fujia.

The capabilities of the soldiers have improved, there are more soldiers and horses, and ideological work must also keep up.

Liu Ke glanced at the faces of the people around him, smiled and said:
"Then give us four kinilaus."

"No, three, three is enough."

He Hong danced excitedly, although he didn't understand what the emperor was saying, but looking at the utensils brought out by the vendors, he knew that they were for four people.

He gritted his teeth and took a few breaths of northwest wind:
"The wind in Luzon is sweet and delicious!"

When I first came to Luzon, the goods hadn’t even started to be sold yet, and people said they would restrict sales.

Are you starting to spend money now?

"Four."

Liu Ke didn't change his mind.

If you are capable, speak Luzon dialect by yourself.

He Hong continued to dance and gesture with his fingers.

"Oh, you said it's delicious just looking at it?!"

"Thank you so much!!"

The vendor danced with joy, and then began to cut the fish.

The technique is very skilled and very fast, and it will be installed in a short while.

Dian Chu has two copies, and Fu Xuance has two copies.

He Hong doesn't want it, and it can't be wasted.

Anyway, for these two gluttonous things, this Lao Shizi Kinilao is not enough to fit between the teeth.

"This kinilao is delicious."

Fu Xuance couldn't help but praise.

Compared with some dishes in the Central Plains, the dishes in Luzon have more spices.

And the ingredients are very real, close to the port, and the ingredients are also very fresh.

The knife work is also good, the craftsmanship is nothing to say.

"Thank you young master for your compliment. It's delicious. Remember to come here often in the future."

Hearing Fu Xuance's words, the street vendor didn't understand, but he could vaguely understand the meaning of praise.

As a result, the street vendor imitated He Hong's previous movements, dancing and dancing for a while.

"The wind in Luzon is also delicious."

He Hong couldn't hold back his face, and was still holding on.

"how much is it?"

Liu Ke turned to pay the bill.

This is his purpose. He doesn't like Luzon's delicacies, mainly to explore the market and see the prices.

"Young master, four kinilaus and one thirty bei."

As soon as Liu Ke wanted to pay the bill, the vendor immediately came over with a smile.

"cowry?"

Liu Ke was stunned.

The vendor followed up with an explanation, not afraid of being repudiated.

This kind of businessman who can go to sea will not be poor, no matter how poor he is, even if he strips his clothes, it will be enough to cover his debts.

As for whether they will be forced to eat free food.

There are brothers all around, how is it possible
The vendor glanced at Dian Chu's figure, but finally let go of his thoughts.

I just hope that this group of people can pay the bill honestly.

After some explanation from the street vendor, Liu Ke also understood Lu Song's way of buying and selling.

Because there are seas all around, seashells are used as currency, and gold, silver, and copper coins are used in parallel.

"It has its own monetary system."

Ever since, Liu Ke asked Dian Chu to take out the things he had prepared in advance.

There are gold, silver, and copper coins.

There are also small china and a collection of silks.

Liu Ke got it in front of the vendor and asked:
"Which one do you see as settlement?"

The vendor first took the gold and looked at it carefully.

Then he bit it with his teeth again, the technique was very skillful, and soon a smile appeared on his face.

The gold is very fine.

Then I took out a small scale and weighed it carefully.

"This method shows that you have seen gold. This kind of small vendor can see gold, which is enough to explain the number of gold mines in Luzon."

But the vendor put down the gold, skipped the silver and copper coins, picked up the porcelain bowl fondly, and touched the silk again and again.

He hesitated for a long time, unwilling to put down the porcelain bowl, and couldn't do without the incomparably silky touch of silk.

very tangled.

"Young master, this Genilao doesn't charge money, can I buy this porcelain bowl and silk satin?"

The vendor knew very well that these two items must be paid for at a premium.

They just let him take a look. If he really dared to ask for these two things to pay the bill, he would have to be cleaned up by that tower-like giant.

Liu Ke nodded slightly, agreeing.

There are certain commercial activities, and the value of porcelain and silk is very recognized.

At the same time, the currency system is relatively complete, and there are gold reserves and a large number of gold mines waiting to be developed.

This is a natural free trade base!
The vendor was cautious, took out a grain of gold, negotiated the price, and bought the porcelain bowl and silk.

Anyway, if you resell it, you can make a lot of money.

He Hong, who was still breathing the northwest wind, couldn't help but see the light in his eyes.

In his eyes, although the porcelain and silk have some value, their quality is not good.

Eating for nothing, not paying a penny, can you use broken porcelain and rotten silk to sell a grain of gold?
Liu Ke told everyone about the deal with the street vendor.

"gone!"

Liu Ke suddenly stopped speaking.

This is just the first one, market research, it is better to do more shopping.

"Young master, walk slowly~"

Seeing Liu Ke and others leaving, the vendor hurriedly stopped what he was doing and sent them off with a smile.

This is not a guest, it is the God of Wealth!

Liu Ke continued to wander around the port of Manila.

"How do you sell the eggs and chicken?"

"My lord, one chicken costs thirty shells, and two eggs cost three shells."

"so cheap?"

Liu Ke was also secretly surprised when he heard the price.

Judging from the value of seashells, the price of Kinilao is relatively cheap.

However, because it is right by the harbor, and local materials are used, it is understandable that it is cheap.

But this poultry is not expensive, which is very surprising.

And that Kinilau, on the contrary, seemed a little expensive.

One serving of kinilao can actually buy a chicken.

"How do you sell this firewood?"

"Young master, you really have a vision. My wood has been dried in the sun. It is a high-quality and strong wood. It can be used to build boats. It is simply the best. It only costs 50 Bei coins!"

Liu Ke was looking casually along the way, but he didn't think that He Hong had a particularly keen sense of smell in this regard.

Even more clever than a resourceful man like Fu Xuance.

Although there is a language barrier, I can always find some more commonly used products by gestures.

Liu Ke stepped forward to inquire about the price, and at the same time compared it with the local prices in Dahan, and he could quickly figure out the price level in Luzon.

It may be because Luzon is in a self-sufficient situation, or this area of ​​Southeast Asia, it is indeed God's food.

The price level is very low.

Especially fruits, grains and seafood.

That's a cheap one.

"Your Majesty, the place ahead is where the meat is sold."

All the way down, He Hong was able to figure out what the vendors were selling one step ahead of Liu Ke.

"Let's go and have a look."

When Liu Ke heard it, he nodded and walked over.

There are fish sellers and rice sellers in Manila Port, but there are only one or two sellers of meat.

It is really extraordinary that He Hong can find it.

"Young master, do you want to buy meat?"

Liu Ke came to a street vendor. The pig butcher was big and round, and he knew at a glance that he was not a good one.

But when he saw Liu Ke and his party, he quickly asked with a smile, while sharpening his knife, he said:

"My pork is all the best pork. Look at this fat meat, it's as thick as a finger!"

Liu Ke looked at the pork on the chopping board.

This pig is indeed very fat, and the butcher also displayed the fattest parts to attract customers.

"How much is a pound?"

"25 shells for fat meat, [-] shells for a catty of lean meat, how much do you want?"

The butcher smiled courteously while talking.

He has heard people say that this is a big dog!
"You want ten catties of lean meat, cut it into simmered meat, don't see any fat on it."

"okay!"

The butcher didn't suspect him, so he picked ten catties of lean meat, finely chopped them into simmered meat, and brandished his knife like the wind:

"No problem! I'll choose the best one and cut ten catties!"

After finely chopping for a while, the butcher was very attentive, constantly adjusting the knife technique and strength.

Then he wrapped it in lotus leaves and said with a smile:
"How does the young master plan to settle the settlement?!"

Ten catties of meat is not a small amount, and it is a lot of money to get a piece of silk!
Liu Ke just nodded, without any expression on his face, and continued:
"If you want another ten catties, it will be fat. Don't see some fine ones on it. You should also cut it into saozi."

The butcher held the handle of the knife tightly, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

He suddenly slapped the knife on the chopping board, making a deafening bang.

The flesh on the shoulder was shaking.

The surroundings seemed to be quiet at this moment.

Everyone stopped their hands and focused their eyes on the butcher.

"My hand slipped."

The butcher was embarrassed, and picked up the knife again tremblingly.

"Hey hey hey"

Dian Chu's big face was in front of him, and the shadow directly covered him, he really didn't dare to make any changes.

It even felt a little shady.

The butcher began to cut the meat again.

Although as time went by, the butcher's face gradually showed a look of exhaustion and impatience.

Even his hands trembled a little, and the patience in his heart gradually faded away.

But he still didn't dare to make any changes, no matter how impatient his heart was, no matter how sore his hands were, he still cut carefully.

I'm afraid that the big man in the iron tower will also be photographed on the chopping board by him, and cut into scorpions.

"In this way, I want all the meat on your stall."

"enough!"

The butcher stopped the knife in his hand, filled his chest with anger, and kept squeezing it, until finally he couldn't take it anymore.

"Ok?"

Seeing this, Liu Ke asked Dian Chu to take out the remaining porcelain and silk.

Let the butcher order it himself.

"What did you say?"

"Enough, enough, you have given too much, my lord!!"

The butcher immediately changed his face and put on a smile.

Liu Ke didn't have the same knowledge as this little character, so he turned around and said:

"Actually, we just took the meat for nothing, patted our buttocks, turned around and left, and nothing will happen."

Fu Xuance agreed deeply, and nodded.

You Dianchu is here, not to mention prostitution, just rob the butcher's stall, and then go to the butcher's house and put his wife to sleep, it's fine.

Buying meat from street vendors is actually the same as doing business in Luzon.

It can't be pushed too fast, but it can't lack the deterrence of force. It takes a two-pronged approach so that the host and guest can enjoy themselves.

He Hong looked at Dian Chu, as if he had realized something.

If he had such a guard at home, wouldn't he be able to eat for nothing every day? !

Dian Chu scratched his head, he is an honest person, he thinks it is not good to take it for nothing.

But his thinking is also very straightforward.

If the meat on the chopping board becomes ownerless, it is not considered a waste.

Liu Ke looked towards the coast, as if pointing something:

"However, we big men are a state of etiquette, and we pay attention to fairness and justice. Naturally, we have to pay for things."

"After all, it's a win-win situation. We fill our stomachs and Luzon people earn money."

"But if others want us to go hungry, they won't sell us meat"

A group of people pushed the booth and returned to the shore.

At this time, a child of a family happened to pull away and leave.

Seeing the emperor's return, he hastily cupped his hands, frowning, and spoke out about the discussion with Prigo and King Luoshe's restrictions on the trade of the great Han.

Liu Ke frowned slightly.

Among the detailed provisions, King Luoshe did not have any restrictions on purchases, but he was extremely cautious on sales, and even went so far as to limit the specific monthly sales of Han caravans.

It is equivalent to, he wants to engage in dumping, but Luzon has introduced an anti-dumping bill.

"It seems that Luzon is not free."

(End of this chapter)