"Consul, Mr. Sidney has come to pay a visit." Fei Zhangsong knocked on the door and came to report, although he knew that now was not the time, Sidney's identity was a little special, even if it was the Spanish princess in the consular office now, he had to report the situation.

Sidney, Fei Zhangsong did not go in, but stood at the door to report directly, and when she heard Sidney's three words, Sophia asked with curiosity: "My dear, who is this who is here to disturb people at this time." ”

"Well, a friend, a friend in business." Yu Bowen smiled, he didn't know if Sophia knew the identity of the other party, but there was one thing he knew that Sidney's identity was a little sensitive, especially in front of the Spanish princess, it was better not to mention his official identity, after all, the two sides were also opposite.

"Honey, I'll come when I go, you read the book for a while." Yu Bowen gently stroked the other party's forehead, turned around and left with a smile.

Looking at the back of Yu Bowen's departure, Sophia remembered what Carlos had reminded herself, it seemed that this Mr. Sidney was an important official among the rebels like the Netherlands, and it was this one who promoted the steamship cooperation project.

As for why the Dutch people have not signed a contract for a long time, you don't have to think about it, because the contract is so harsh, almost all the words are on the side of the Australians, who control all the technology.

This seemingly harsh condition would certainly not have been agreed to when Spain was strong, but as the ruler of the Spanish Empire, he clearly knew what Spain's true strength was. They no longer have the money to bargain with the Australians, because a bad one is likely to give the Dutch a head start.

Sidney is now looking for Yu Bowen, why, and Yu Bowen also deliberately said that the other party is just an ordinary friend in business, if she doesn't know, it is likely that Sophia will believe it, but Carlos personally reminded her to pay more attention to Yu Bowen's communication with this Sidney, which is related to the future of the Kingdom of Spain.

Inside the Consulate. Sidney stood and wandered back and forth in the reception room, and on the large sofa in the reception room sat a beautiful girl, who looked only slightly lower than Sophia, because the other party obviously looked more immature, at most fourteen years old.

Although it is not fully unfolded, it can be seen from the silhouette of the girl that she must be a beautiful girl in the future, and at this time the girl sits slightly shyly on the side of the sofa, and her two hands keep turning the corners of her skirt to relieve the tension.

"Julia, relax, don't be nervous. Your hands should be on your thighs so you look ladylike, you know? ”

Sidney said gently to the girl, he didn't know if he could save the Australian to sign the contract this time, but there was one thing he had to do his best, it was related to the future of his family, it can be said that the girl in front of him was carefully selected by him following the advice of the old butler.

Although she is a little younger, at least she looks good, and the most important thing is that the girl dances very beautifully.

The moment Yu Bowen walked into the reception room. There's an illusion that when you see the girl's face, you feel like a lolita no matter how you think about it, which is really scary. Swear to the sky that he's really not Lolita.,Why do these people always introduce a girl who is younger than a little to know themselves?,Is there really such a Lolita.com?

"Mr. Sidney, long time no see. I'm afraid you're here today for something. Yu Bowen asked with a smile staring at the girl.

"Oh, this is my niece Julia, and she has long heard that Mr. Consul is a gentleman. So I specially asked her to bring her to meet you, and Julia saw her idol and didn't say hello. ”

"Hello, Mr. Consul," Julia lowered her head and stammered a little, obviously a little nervous and shy, how could this be his fan, Yu Bowen absolutely didn't believe it, it is estimated that this girl was specially found by Sidney.

"Julia is usually a little shy, don't be surprised by Mr. Consul, I heard that Australia has signed a letter of intent with Spain, I don't know if this is true." Sidney's words were a little knowing, and it was just an excuse he was making.

Of course, Yu Bowen didn't bother to expose the other party's excuse, but responded with a smile and generosity: This is indeed the case, because the Netherlands has not replied to us for a long time, and even I have sent a few clerks to inform you, but there is no reply, so we have to sign a contract with the Spaniards, and they are willing to accept all the conditions.

Yu Bowen's words obviously meant some blame, but Sidney didn't say anything, after all, he was indeed notified, and he wanted to see if the Australians would relax their bottom line.

"Consul, I'm very sorry about this, you know that there are many things that I can't decide at all, so I can't give you an answer, and I ask for your forgiveness, I don't know if we have any chance of cooperation."

"Of course, there are opportunities for cooperation, but it depends on whether the Netherlands has enough sincerity, accept all the original conditions, which must be agreed, and we can negotiate our additional conditions carefully, please understand us, after all, we have signed a contract with Spain, and we must give each other an explanation."

Sidney knew that there must be a condition attached to the Australian elderly, but I don't know what this condition is, but it is certain that if the Netherlands wants to recover the lost opportunity, it must pay a big price.

"It is necessary to agree to all the terms and conditions, and as for the rest, as Mr. Consul said, we can negotiate."

"Well, very well, you should know that we want to mine minerals in Borneo, so we hope to use the port of the Netherlands there as a dock for loading and unloading materials, and we hope that the ships ordered by you can be completed overtime, preferably within the time specified before, or earlier, these two conditions are our basic requirements, as for the rest, it depends on whether the Netherlands is sincere."

In fact, Yu Bowen and the Australian mainland did not think of taking advantage of this opportunity to blackmail the Dutch at all, but hoped to cooperate with the other party and use the other party's colonial bases in various places to develop their own shipping industry. Otherwise, in the way of the Dutch, Australia would not be able to let go without scraping a layer of skin from him.

After thinking for a while, he sighed and said, "Okay, I can promise you on behalf of the Dutch government, and I hope that Australia can also start the steamship cooperation project with the Netherlands as soon as possible." ”

"This is natural, as long as the contract is signed, we will naturally expand." Yu Bowen shrugged and smiled, then looked at Sophia who was walking in the direction of the door, a little surprised, how did she run out.

"Honey, how long will it take you, my stomach is rumbling with hunger, let's go eat steak." Sophia walked over with a smile and pulled Yu Bowen's sleeve and said coquettishly.

Sidney and Julia on the side were very surprised, although they didn't know the Spanish princess, but judging from the other party's temperament and appearance, Sidney could judge that this should be the daughter of a Spanish nobleman, and it seemed that the Spaniards had spent a lot of thought in order to sign the contract. (To be continued......)