The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son

I heard that they came from Venice, and all the people in this dormitory got up.

The Royal Barber withdrew.

The priest stopped singing in a low voice.

The knights stood solemnly.

Only His Royal Highness still had a muddled look.

Everyone waited breathlessly.

His Royal Highness slowly shook his head, and, as if angry like a hairspring, he slowly extended his hand.

The knight stepped forward, knelt on one knee, kissed the back of the king's hand, and then gave a letter to the king.

The king tried to keep himself up.

After years of treatment, he has exhausted all his energy. He lowered his head and barely read the letters written in Latin, but his face gradually returned to blood.

After he coughed, he said, "Gum?"

"what?"

A knight stepped forward, revealing a strange look.

"Acacia in North Africa ..."

"Your Highness, you are talking about ..."

His Royal Highness tried hard to bring up the spirit and said: "In ... in Venice, a large number of merchants bought arabic gum, and the price became more and more expensive. At first, it was a Persian Chamber of Commerce. , Took the opportunity to take a valuable message from him ... "

Then, His Royal Highness fell into a cough again. His face was first blushed. Immediately afterwards, he said: "I heard that this kind of gum is very popular in Daming, and Daming does not produce this thing. The merchants tried their best to buy them with thousands of dollars. The people in the chamber of commerce have already taken this businessman down. After torture, the inside knowledge gained is even more amazing ... "

The knights listened, and all looked worried.

This gum, called gum arabic, is because ... This is a special product of North Africa. This tree is not alive in other places.

But such gums have no value.

But how can I think that this thing has been favored by so many rich people in the rich Ming Dynasty.

"His Royal ... We must strictly forbid this news."

"Impossible." The King of Spain shook his head, and his slightly chaotic eyes showed greed: "Sometimes this news will spread throughout the world, even ... I suspect that the news has now leaked."

"Then Your Highness ... North Africa has always been in the hands of the Ottomans. They controlled the origin of the gums, and they will be able to secure the gums by then. They have been earning a lot of gold and silver coins from Daming?"

His Royal Highness sighed.

I do not know whether it is because of the pain caused by the disease, or the current situation.

You know, once this happens, it means that the Ottomans have dug up a huge gold mine.

According to the description of the merchant, such gums are in short supply in Daming.

Whoever controls the origin of the gum can bring huge gold and silver to its treasury.

And precisely ... now the Spanish treasury is insufficient.

As for the Ottomans, it is even more troubled by the Spaniards.

After all, the Habsburg family, where the Spanish king was, not only controlled Spain, but also controlled the Holy Roman Empire and Austria, including part of Hungary.

The Ottomans have been honing their swords. On the one hand, they compete with the Habsburg family for sea power in the Mediterranean, and on the other hand, in Austria, they also try to cross here and penetrate the entire Western world.

Compared to Daming, who is far away, even in the northern province that is still stubborn, Ottoman ... is the real worry.

As for North Africa, this is a barren land. Although the Spaniards occasionally have conflicts with the Ottomans in North Africa, it is clear that that barren land is not worthy of the Spaniards.

But now ... when people realize that North Africa has become a huge gold mine, with the control of North Africa, it can bring balance to trade, and even bring huge benefits continuously ...

The King of Spain can be described as a strong fighting spirit. He thought for a long time and said: "We need to confirm this news. Send out personnel and do everything possible to take the gum to the Ming Kingdom. You need to carry a few kilograms, the sooner the better. "

"If so, I'm afraid I need the help of our friends in Venice." An old knight thought thoughtfully.

The Venetians are the best at doing business. Not only do they have contact with the Spaniards, in fact, they have always been detached from the Ottomans.

After all ... the Ottomans controlled the trade routes, and even many of the Mediterranean routes and cities along the coast were mostly in Ottoman's hands.

The Spanish wanted to cross the Ottoman territory, which was extremely difficult, but if it was a Venetian, especially a Venetian who had a close relationship with the Ottoman dignitaries, it was not too difficult to do this .

His Royal Highness nodded his head. This matter is very urgent. What he is worried about is that ... the Ottomans are aware of this, and will strengthen the defense force of the North African navy and the coast.

He said with a deep face: "The quickest way is used, at all costs."

"not only……"

It seems that because of this letter from a long way, the King of Spain has forgotten the pain, he said in earnest: "Make the fleet ready ..."

His eyes suddenly became a little more colorful, and he stared at the knight: "Maybe ... it will be useful ... If the news is true, Spain will never allow this huge treasure to fall in Suleyman. In the hands of Christians. "

"Everything is as you wish." The knight saluted, and he understood what to do next.

Next, we need to work hard to formulate a detailed combat plan.

North Africa occupies a huge area. Although the land is barren, the population is not large, and it is across the sea from Spain, you want to win North Africa in one fell swoop.

Originally Habsburg hoped to use Austria's tall and strong city walls as a battlefield with the Ottomans.

But now ... obviously it is necessary to shrink all forces and plan a war that is related to the destiny of the kingdom.

The King of Spain clearly made up his mind.

Of course ... all this has to wait for the result.

The wait is long.

at least……

This process took almost two months.

A young Venetian businessman, along the road, almost quickly arrived at Daming.

When he arrived at Yumenguan.

Then I found that Yumenguan gradually flourished because of the silk trade.

Here ... After many years of trading, it has become a large-scale city!

The Venetian, with his Ottoman guide, who knew some Chinese, when he took out the gum arabic he carried with him, suddenly ... he was surrounded by countless merchants.

Businessmen are always the most sensitive. What is needed in the capital, the caravans in the past are almost in the know.

So ... this Venetian businessman lived in the inn for less than a day, and there were a lot of people coming to the door.

These merchants saw the legendary gum arabic with their own eyes.

Some of them have seen this thing with their own eyes.

Of course ... there are people who just judge the truth from the rumors in Jingli.

"how much do you have?"

This Venetian can clearly see the greed in the other party's eyes.

after all……

Buying gum has become an enduring topic in the capital of Beijing. Everyone is buying, but so far, the gums on the market are almost unheard of.

People say that this thing is called Huang Dan.

Some people even say that this thing is edible and is a blind medicine.

Some people have privately circulated that the reason why this medicine is acquired by many people is because the medical school has researched that this substance can prolong life, not only this ... but it can also nourish the kidney and strengthen the qi, I heard that its effect is far from the supermarket. All medicines.

As soon as the news came out ... the market was even crazier.

The price of this thing is constantly rising, which can make everyone the most desperate, but found this thing is just a legend.

Now that the legendary thing has finally appeared in front of me, how can I easily miss it?

I saw a Venetian businessman: "I have ten pounds on me."

"Ten catties ..." The expression on the merchant's face, from surprise to surprise, then hurriedly asked: "Unwilling to bid geometry?"

The Venetian merchant was vigilant.

Without asking too much, the other party asked the price directly. Obviously, the other party had a strong interest in it, and he just wanted to buy it immediately.

It's just that the Venetian is also good at buying and selling, and naturally knows that he can't easily reveal his reserve price.

This merchant can't sit still.

After all ... afraid ... who knows if there will be other people coming first, he gritted his teeth, and reached out his hand: "One hundred two, one hundred two, I bought this ten-jin yellow gall, how?"

One hundred and two ... The Merchant of Venice was shocked.

The merchant added: "Of course, I am talking about gold. I know that you like gold more. Of course, gold is used for delivery. The old man wants it now."

The Venetian heart is even more mentioned in his throat.

You know, such a gum is everywhere in North Africa.

And the other party ... buy it in one breath, obviously ... hope to buy as much as possible.

The price offered is even more eye-popping.

The merchant showed anxiety, and saw the Venetian gradually calm down ~ www.readwn.com ~ constantly urging transactions.

But soon, more and more people started to go out.

The Venetian has almost become the focus of everyone.

Even Ottoman's guide whispered to remind him that he might be in danger. It is best to sell the treasure in his hand as soon as possible, otherwise ... no one can guarantee his safety.

Money is important, but destiny is even more important. The Venetians have dared not stay longer.

His original plan was to go to Daming's capital, but now it seems that his goal has been achieved.

So, on that day, he sold these gums for two hundred and fifty-two gold.

When you get the gold, you return immediately, and go westward day and night.

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