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Chapter 667 The Brit Who Had to Bow His Head

What was there in Britain at that time, and there was no industrial revolution, so where did cheap textiles and industrial supplies come from.In technology, there are no amazing achievements.

Apart from sailing, shipbuilding and artillery, Britain really has no advantages.

In fact, from history until modern times, China had a large trade surplus with Western countries.Otherwise, there would be no Opium Wars.

Therefore, Daming, which has rich and exquisite products, does not need to import anything.On the other hand, silk, porcelain, tea and other commodities are what Xi Yi desperately wants to obtain.

John smiled a little embarrassedly: "It's okay, we also brought silver coins, this time we have the right to be a pathfinder experience."

Noretti spoke a few words with the officials of the Ming Dynasty, and explained the precautions to John and Wedell before getting off the boat and sailing back to the shore.

"Smart people are very unreasonable." Wedell looked at the ships sailing away, venting the depression in his heart.

John didn't think so, and said: "This is the Ming country. There is no force to drive it away, and no extortion of money. What's unreasonable? Besides, when we came, we didn't expect the trade with Ming country to be so smooth. You don't want to make troubles, but it's broken." long-lasting trade."

Wedell lowered his eyes, feeling resentful in his heart, but he stopped complaining.

This John is a member of the Gothen Federation, and it is said that he has a deep connection with the royal family. He may be the agent of the British king to monitor this merchant association and ensure his own investment.

John and the other two businessmen are in the same good mood. Trading is the main purpose, and making a fortune is the most important goal.

Before coming here, they really did not expect that the trade with the Ming country would be so smooth, which was inconsistent with the information they had.They also hope to obtain Ming's goods through the Portuguese!
Well now, there are more rules, but they are not too harsh.There is also a lack of Portuguese middlemen, and their possible tricks and tricks, just use money to do business.

Bringing two sailors and carrying a box of silver coins, John and two merchants went ashore happily, and went to go through various procedures according to Noretti's instructions.

Most of the day passed, until it was dark, John and others returned to the boat, but their expressions were a little sad.

Seeing John's appearance, Wedel felt happy, but he deliberately didn't ask him, and instead asked another businessman secretly.

"There are too few silver coins, which makes people look down on you." The merchant smiled wryly and shook his head, "Da Ming has a complete range of goods, but there are also many buyers, and the competition is fierce. Although it is not an auction system, it takes such a large amount of money. If you are not rich, no one will wait for you.”

"It was a batch of silk woven by the royal family of the Ming Empire. It was extremely exquisite. It was almost the deal, but it was snatched away by the damn Dutch at a higher price."

"However, the Dutch were indeed defeated by the navy of the Ming Empire. The seven ships sank or sank, and none of them escaped. Later, an agreement was signed, and the Dutch could maintain the commercial route to Japan by paying an annual fee. Otherwise, the Ming navy stop and seize all Dutch ships."

"The business houses and exchanges in the Ming Dynasty are very convenient. John has already paid the rent and plans to operate here for a long time. After all, only by staying here can he be familiar with the rules and keep informed, instead of letting others like us Look like a fool..."

Wedel didn't care much about John and others being laughed at like bumpkins, but he felt awe at the defeat of the Dutch by the Ming navy.

You must know that the Netherlands is the "sea coachman" in the world. In terms of the number of ships and artillery, even the United Kingdom is not an opponent.

What's more, the Dutch still have a base in Batavia, and their strength in Asia is not 01:30 stronger than that of the UK when they first came.

But just like that, he still bowed his head to the Ming country, and had to pay tolls before he could go to the Wa country for business.

Wedel put aside all the depression in his heart, and felt lucky that he was not impulsive.

Otherwise, the six ships now either sank to the bottom of the sea or were captured by the Ming navy.They were either killed or captured and put in dark cells.

"Although we didn't bring much silver coins, we still negotiated a deal."

After the businessman talked about his experience, he became happy again, "As long as this batch of porcelain is shipped back to England, after all the expenses are removed, I can still make a fortune. Next time I come back, as Noretti said, just bring silver coins. it is good."

Wedell nodded again and again, the dissatisfaction in his heart had dissipated, but he was happy to be able to successfully complete the task.

"By the way, the Ming Dynasty Navy requires that all the weapons and gunpowder on board be transported to the shore for safekeeping, otherwise—"

The merchant’s excitement passed before he remembered this matter, and hurriedly told Wedel.

"Didn't there be such a request before?" Wedell's good mood disappeared immediately. This is tantamount to surrendering and must not agree.

The businessman hurriedly said, "It's just for storage. It's because we didn't understand the rules the first time we came here, so we didn't use force to expel them."

In fact, this rule was proposed by Zheng Zhilong to the navy.Because the emperor mentioned the British in his secret letter and expressed his dissatisfaction with their business and robbery.

Although the emperor had no intention to use force against the British, the navy also felt that the armed merchant ships of the British were somewhat threatening in terms of firepower after receiving reports.Based on the principle of safety first, this rule has been tentatively set.

"Mr. Wedell, the warships of the Ming army are coming." A sailor rushed to report, with a look of panic on his face.

The businessman looked at Wedel and said, "Let's do it according to the rules of the Ming Dynasty. If what happens to the Dutch is the same, I'm afraid we won't be able to go back. After all, we don't have the strength of the Dutch."

With a gloomy face, Wedel ignored the merchant's persuasion and strode onto the deck.

Two giant ships and more than a dozen medium-sized gunboats approached the British fleet, causing panic among the British on board.

Wedell narrowed his eyes, measuring the gap in force between the two sides.Although he was angry in his heart, he still came to a rational judgment.

John also ran onto the deck and shouted to the sailors: "Don't panic, and don't act hostile. This is the rule of the Ming Empire, and we will follow it."

Wedell lowered his eyes, despising this guy who is obsessed with interests, and he doesn't want any dignity.But he did not dare to act rashly, and sent a signal to other ships.

The gap in strength and the psychological shock of defeating the Dutch finally made the British bow their heads and obey the rules.Although this rule has just been formulated, it will become official in the future and treat all countries equally.

The Ming Empire is no longer fighting back after being beaten, or treating troublesome Xiyi with tolerance and generosity.

In the emperor's plan, the attack on the Dutch was only a pre-emptive strike and used as the beginning of deterrence.

When Luzon is conquered, the heads of thousands of Spaniards will be the ultimate and most powerful deterrent.

This world is like this, the law of the jungle is fully reflected, whoever has big fists, whoever is strong, has reason, and whoever can act arrogantly.

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