Superiority is the reason for victory. This applies everywhere you put it.

The Ming Empire at this moment. Although from the point of view of the entire history of mankind. It has come to the end of the feudal imperial system. But this does not mean the decline of the Ming Dynasty. On the contrary, the Ming Dynasty at this time. and even for more than 100 years. It is still the most powerful empire in the world.

Zhang Fan just said to Longqing about the business things. This is the reason that it is occupied. China is a vast land. And after thousands of years of civilization development. A lot of things have already been born.

It's like buying and selling. A store has what everyone needs and wants. But other stores don't. So you can buy the goods at as much price as you want. After all, he is the only one.

And the same is true of the Ming Empire today. Goods produced in the Central Plains. Porcelain, tea, silk, these are all things that have been around for many years. Many years ago. It has already aroused the addiction of Westerners. And now. This situation has not changed. Westerners still have little resistance to the old three things that the Eastern Empire has brought to them. Whether it is the royal family or the common people. There will always be a blind rush to buy.

Since people want your goods. If it sells well, it will naturally increase the price. There's nothing wrong with that.

And for the Orientals. There are really not many things that Westerners produce that can make them look at them. The weapons are the same. However, this kind of thing has already involved high-level issues between countries. It is not within the scope of the discussion. Something else left. It's very obvious.

The Akito had a lot of things designed and manufactured by Westerners when they first saw them. will be amazed. But it's just a compliment. Except for some very wealthy families who will go and get one or two to play with at home. No one would ask. After all, those things are not necessary items in life. It's not like there's no way to get by. Europeans are still long before the Industrial Revolution. They produce coarse cloth and things like that. There are no advantages. Akito was simply dismissive.

In this case. Naturally, there will be a huge trade surplus. No. The word surplus is no longer enough to describe the situation. A surplus means that a country's current total export trade is greater than its total import trade. But now it looks like it. No matter who it is, they can only see that Da Ming is constantly exporting things. However, the number of imports is almost equal to zero.

There is only one situation that comes with this. Countless amounts of gold and silver will flow into the Ming Dynasty in large quantities.

"Only. I'm still a little worried. Long Qing said. Our goods are selling so well in Europe. And we don't need their stuff at all. When the time comes. Will they be jealous of us. Attack our caravan. ”

"Your Majesty. This thing is inevitable. Zhang Fan said. This was the case before. But after all, there are not many businessmen who go to sea to do business. No matter how much money he makes. It has not yet reached the point of making a country blush.

"However, if Your Majesty allows the ships to escort the merchant ships along the way. It's a different story. However, there will inevitably be a large number of merchants going to sea to do business. There are a lot of people. Naturally, there are more goods to bring with them. And the money you make is even more. That's it. It won't take a few years. Those countries in Europe will find out. All the gold and silver treasures looted from the land they sent troops to seize entered our Ming Dynasty. It doesn't do you any good. On the contrary, it has also left the country heavily indebted. Wait until that time. Even if they know it's not our opponent. It's time to send troops to fight us. ”

"Hmm. It's a nuisance. Long Qing said the same.

"But Your Majesty doesn't have to worry too much about this matter." Zhang Fan said. "Not to mention that now our Ming soldiers are strong and strong. The main thing is: They are so far away from us. Even if they want to fight. I guess wait until their ships come over. When people are sleepy and tired, they are about to face my Ming artillery. ”

Zhang Fan dared to say so. It is precisely the limitations of the scientific and technological development of this era that it depends. This is the feudal era. The germ of a new round of development of science and technology has already begun. However, due to the problem of weak foundation. There is no real benefit to be gained from it.

If those Europeans really intend to go to war against the Ming now. Even if they're all united. There are also huge problems. It is almost impossible to travel by land. On the road from Europe to the Ming Dynasty. There are powerful Arabs in the Middle East blocking their way. The waterways look good. In fact, there is a huge problem. You have to know the merchants who go out to sea. Even in that kind of situation where there are not many people on one ship. There are still a lot of problems that happen on the way to the boat. Such as disease, food, weather, and so on. And if it's a troop carrier. Just a ship with a lot of people on board. It's already a huge problem. Needless to say. Let's just talk about disease. As long as one person is born with some infectious disease. Let's say a cold or something. Then the ship could basically be abandoned. In this day and age. A cold is definitely a terminal illness that can kill people. Especially for Europeans.

And Zhang Fan's idea is this. At this stage, they don't have a way to stop Daming's output to them. That's just right. Take advantage of this opportunity to dump goods on a large scale. Earn huge payouts back. Those European countries have the right to be angry. But they can't do anything other than get angry. You can't send troops to attack the Ming Dynasty. Don't say you can't beat it in the first place. Even how their soldiers will get past is a question.

Either. They could issue orders prohibiting Ming merchants from selling goods in their country. It's just a fool to come up with it. Not to mention that the lives of Europeans are now gradually inseparable from the goods provided to them by the merchants of the Ming Dynasty. What's more. Even if you order a ban in one country. This does not mean that the rest of Europe will do the same. As long as there is one country that does not do so. It will inevitably cause a huge protest from the people.

There is no way to resist. It is not prohibited. That's just right. Zhang Fan planned to take advantage of this opportunity. Mobilize most of the merchants in Jiangnan to go to sea to do business. Looting Europe's riches.

Wait until the pace of technological development keeps up with the times. After the Europeans found themselves with the means of using troops against the East. Their family foundation has long been wiped out by the Ming Dynasty. There is no more strength left to organize any wars. And in order to re-sequel the strength. I am afraid that it will be their own people and the people of the colonies they have invaded who will suffer. Of course. This will also be followed by an invasion of specialty goods.

Speaking of the words "special commodities". For Zhang Fan, the most representative is the word drugs. To put it more concretely, it is opium. For this era of lack of knowledge. The dangers of opium are not clearly understood. After a few hundred years. Opium is a legal drug in the UK. However, Zhang Fan did not plan to wait until that time to make any decisions. He himself may not have lived to that time. This trick. He's going to give them first. But this matter is also hurtful to Tianhe. Zhang Fan didn't plan to talk about it.

"That being the case. This matter is now settled. Long Qing listened to Zhang Fan's words. I feel a lot more at ease. "It's just that there are still a lot of details to wait for. You and I slowly discussed. ”

Zhang Fan listened to Longqing's words. But how to listen and how to feel wrong. It feels like saying it again. The two of them discussed this matter. I don't talk to anyone else. This made Zhang Fan have some doubts in his heart. Although it comes to the lowest status of the business. But after all, there is nothing unpleasant about this matter. Why didn't Longqing want those ministers to know?

"It's not early today." Long Qing looked out the window at the still bright sky. Said. "Aiqing's trip to Jiangnan is hard. As soon as I came back, I called my family over before I could say a few words. ”

"Your Majesty. The micro-minister eats the king's lu. Loyal to the king. Since it is the important affairs of the imperial court. Zhang Fan hurriedly said modestly.

"Huh. Ok ok. Don't talk about those things anymore. Long Qing said with a smile. Let's go back. Oh. That's right. Aiqing worked hard this time. Although Jin Yiwei is not fake. But I'll let you go home and get some rest. This time. Come if you want. If you don't want to come, just rest at home. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Fan thanked him. I opened the door and left.

On the way out of Ouchi. Zhang Fan had been thinking about what Long Qing had said to him just now. The Central Plains has not always taken the initiative to attack outside the country very often. It seems to have become a tradition as well. Therefore, even if China meets the conditions for colonization. I also learned about the benefits. But he didn't do that.

But Zhang Fan, a person who came over, wouldn't. He understands how the world will develop in the future. He knows. Although the colonial movement has brought great harm to the world. But that's history. The strength of one country is inevitably accompanied by the decline of another. This is an inevitable truth.

And now. In this era when people feel that the world map is getting smaller and smaller. Any act for the sake of self-interest is normal. Since those Europeans can. Why can't the Ming Dynasty do this?

Zhang Fan had already made up his mind in his heart. Now that he has come to this era of the beginning of colonialism. Don't do something. I'm really a little sorry for Rulai, God, or Lao Tzu. No matter what. Zhang Fan felt that he should do something.