Governor Cohen understood, too, and he poured a sip of wine into his mouth in frustration. However, Colonel Clark said, "It is not difficult for me to stand with you and put pressure on the Red-Eyed Dragon King. But there is nothing at stake in the Kingdom of England, so if it succeeds, I need to compensate for it. ”

When the two governors of Cohen heard this, they were overjoyed and immediately said, "What kind of compensation do you need in the kingdom of England?" ”

Colonel Clark said, "If it doesn't work out, forget it." If it succeeds, I ask you to compensate us with 10% of your respective trade quotas. ”

Baron François said: "No, it's too much! ”

Governor Cohen also shook his head in denial. Colonel Clark suddenly smiled strangely and said, "I can give up this compensation, but you have to make it up to me in the other direction." ”

Baron François immediately said: "Please speak." We can all promise you within our means. ”

Colonel Clark said, "If you want to return to your colonies in the East, I can support you." But I need this covenant to resolutely exclude the French! They must not be allowed to stretch out their hands to the East. ”

Baron François and the two men agreed immediately after a brief discussion. After all, it's also in their own interest. Baron François then proposed: "Perhaps there is one thing that we need to work together. That's the weird cannon on the Red Eyed Dragon King's ship! He's so powerful that he can easily tear a battleship to shreds! We have to get this new way of making cannons. ”

Colonel Clark also nodded and said, "That's right. I feel that if possible, we can buy this method of making artillery at a high price. And I think the secret should be more in that shell. ”

In this way, the three of them reached a temporary alliance. And it has to be said that all three of them have a keen sense of politics. Soon after they reached an alliance, several people were summoned by Liu Pei.

The three of them were stunned as soon as they entered Liu Pei's room, because there was a Westerner sitting in front of Liu Pei. A bad premonition rose in the hearts of the three of them at the same time.

Liu Pei stretched out his hand and said, "Gentlemen, please do it!" By the way, I would like to introduce to you, this gentleman is Mr. Kusno, the civic governor of Haojing. ”

Kusno also got up and nodded triumphantly to a few people. After everyone sat down, Governor Cohen took the lead and said, "Your Excellency, you have come to us this time to discuss the treaty, right?" ”

Liu Pei said: "Yes. But this time, I'm just letting you know you in advance. And because I personally have important business to return to Taiwan, there will be others to represent me in the negotiations. ”

Seeing this, Colonel Clarke and Governor Cohen motioned with their eyes to Baron François to get up. The Spaniards are the ones who are most estranged from the Portuguese. So the baron immediately gritted his teeth and said, "I completely agree with the signing of the treaty. I just have an objection to the number of people participating in the treaty, and I would like to discuss it from His Excellency the Dragon King. ”

Liu Pei looked at Baron Franciswa's expression, and then looked at him staring at Mr. Cusno, and immediately understood the reason.

This sudden situation made Liu Pei feel a little tricky. After all, the Portuguese have already been called, so we can't drive him back again, right? But Liu Pei thought about it, this is not a good opportunity to provoke!

So he pretended not to know and said: "Mr. Baron, in Asia at present we are the only four European countries with commercial interests, is there any problem in including all four of these countries in the treaty?" ”

Baron François exclaimed: "Of course there is a problem!" The Kingdom of Portugal is now in decline! They had no colonies in Asia at all, only a city that had been acquired by fraud, so they had to be excluded. ”

Liu Pei said: "I know all these things. However, the inclusion of the Kingdom of Portugal in the treaty is also to develop an additional shipping channel, which is not a big deal, right? ”

Governor Cohen sneered and said, "Your Excellency the Dragon King, I'm afraid there is one thing you don't know yet, the trade capacity of the Kingdom of Portugal has shrunk to the extreme at this time!" If it is convenient for you, you can check the transaction records in Macau, and you will know him at that time

Our meagre trade turnover is completely dispensable. ”

Liu Pei was silent when he heard this. Colonel Clark also said, "What the two gentlemen said just now is right. Aside from everything, the treaty we are about to sign is for the sake of better trade, but Portugal is completely incapable of this kind of trade, so it is completely unnecessary to include him in the treaty, it will only harm everyone's interests! Because even if he gets the quota of products, he can't ship it! ”

Mr. Cusno stood up with a blushing face and said loudly, "The Kingdom of Portugal is fully capable of meeting any needs of His Excellency the Dragon King!" ”

Baron François said viciously: "How many ships do you have in the Kingdom of Portugal that can reach the East?" ”

This is a poke on Mr. Cusno's life! He immediately blushed and was speechless. Governor Cohen then followed: "And your shipping lanes coincide with those of our East India Company!" ”

Governor Cohen's words are a naked threat! The implication is that there is a kind of Portuguese ship that does not go this way from India! Otherwise, if you see one, you will sink one!

Of course, Mr. Kusno understood the implication of this sentence. At this time, his face was no longer red, but purple! But he really can't help it! Since Portugal's national power weakened, he has been reduced to a third-rate country in Europe, and he has not completely lost the courage and ability to carve up the earth, and now he has been reduced to the point of being slaughtered by others.

So he could only turn his pleading gaze to Liu Pei, hoping that Liu Pei could pull him. Liu Pei pondered for a moment and said, "I need to think about this matter. Are there any other questions besides this one? As a reminder to you, we are gathered today to discuss a treaty, and I hope that you will respect the strength and position of my host. ”

The three of Baron François were overjoyed to hear it! As for Mr. Kusno, he completely collapsed in his chair! Because Liu Pei's attitude has vaguely expressed his agreement. Baron François and the three of them also understood that their performance today must have caused Liu Pei's dissatisfaction. But the three of them were confident that they would make concessions in other directions to appease Liu Pei.