Although there were a series of changes in Europe during this period.

And, because of Jenny's involvement, there has been a little bit of change. This in turn leads to history, sliding to the unpredictable end.

Eventually, however, the situation in Europe finally began to develop again in a way acceptable to the Empire.

Originally, there was a truce between the Portuguese and French military blocs on the side of the Church, much to the annoyance of the Imperial side.

However, the empire can't and can't do anything.

You know, peace is coming on the European continent, and that's the last thing the empire wants.

Fortunately, after a series of unexpected events, the war between Portugal and France and the military bloc of the Church began again.

At the same time, because of Jeanne's confusing assassination, a large number of assassins and killers were also dispatched by the French and the church, which led to assassination attacks on some high-level and important people on both sides.

Therefore, now there is no longer any possibility of reconciliation between the two sides.

This war can only end until one side is completely defeated.

Well, this result is still very satisfactory for the Empire.

It is better to fight for more than ten years, so that the empire will have a great period of stability to develop itself.

And the countries of the European continent, which are in the midst of war, have no other scruples, right?

Hey!

When the chaos and strife here in Europe ends, the European countries will miss out on the best of times. By that time, the Empire will surely already have the power to control the entire sea.

As for the Europeans' desire to dominate the seas and become the dominant ones in normal history, it is basically unlikely.

According to the overall idea of the empire, the plan is like this.

This information was sent back to the Americas half a year later, and finally Zhang Tie, who was in charge of the Americas, breathed a sigh of relief.

He was most afraid that the Portuguese and French would reach an agreement with the Church military bloc, and that there would be a sudden truce.

Because if the European countries were to cease war, then they would inevitably focus their attention and energy on developing their maritime power. This is a situation that the Empire very unwants.

Now I am much more relieved.

The war continues to reignit, isn't it?

Hey!

Even if the war is over, the Europeans will not have the strength to stare at the sea.

Because as long as this war lasts for more than ten years, then the European economy will completely collapse. Therefore, even if the war ended, it would take more than a decade for European countries to develop and stabilize their domestic economies and collapsed polities.

By the time all the nations had stabilized, the empire would have long since become the hegemon on the sea.

At that point, what else will the empire have to worry about.

Because of the existence of such a master as Zhao Hongyu, under the influence of plug-ins, the development of the empire can be very rapid.

This speed of development is beyond the imagination of European countries.

However, after receiving intelligence information from the European Intelligence Department. Zhang Tie was also a little dumbfounded by the assassination of Louis XIII Jr.

After all, the death of Louis XIII Jr. should have been due to the butterfly effect.

Otherwise, this poor little boy would not have died so early.

You know, he left a famous character in another time and space.

But now on this plane, the poor little boy has withered early.

But. What does this have to do with yourself?

Anyway, the dead friends don't die in the poor way, as long as the death of little Louis XIII will not affect the development of the empire.

So, after a brief moment of surprise. Zhang Tie left this matter behind.

He didn't care if little Louis XIII lived or died.

Dividing line-

North Africa, Egypt, Alexandria.

The war in Europe also had a great impact on the countries that connected the two continents during this period.

Because of the war, Alexandria's trade was greatly fluctuating.

Once upon a time. In Alexandria, hundreds of merchant ships from various countries are berthed every day.

But nowadays, the port of Alexandria. In addition to the warships from the Ottoman Empire, there were only a few merchant ships.

It can be seen how great the impact of war is on trade and commerce.

Because of the war, the number of merchant ships has decreased, and Egypt's tax revenue has also shrunk a lot.

But what can Egypt do about it?

After all, the Egyptians could not control the war of the Europeans.

Besides, Egypt is still under the control of the Ottoman Empire and is a vassal state of it.

So, the Egyptians could have allowed Alexandria to become depressed.

Throughout history, the Egyptians began to decline into vassal states of Europeans since the rise of the Roman Empire.

The Romans, the Macedonians, the Persians, and now the Ottomans.

It can be said that the Egyptians are completely a 'little sufferer', constantly being played and mastered by those strong 'tyrants' in turn.

The Egyptians, on the other hand, could not resist this.

Although in early history, the Egyptians also had a glorious past.

However, since the Egyptians became 'little sufferers', they have been in a state of collapse.

The factors that lead to this situation are very complex, and it is impossible to say in one sentence.

In short, the Egyptians were completely finished.

Although there are still royal families in Egypt, they are just puppets.

To put it mildly, the Ottomans will say whatever they tell them to say, if they don't...... Then they don't even have to think about what will happen to them.

The choice between life and death was easy for the Egyptian royal family.

After all, as long as they are obedient, then they can live a much better life than ordinary people, and they don't have to run around for life every day like ordinary people.

Therefore, the Egyptian royal family was very obedient, which made the Ottomans very satisfied.

Since they are obedient and honest, the Ottomans don't mind giving some favors to the Egyptian royal family to make their lives more comfortable.

It's a bonus, isn't it.

Of course, the Ottomans gave the Egyptian royal family the same reward the rich gave to their pets.

But even so, the Egyptian royal family is grateful to Dade for his inadequacy.

Zhao Hongyu came to Egypt more than two years ago. He also reached an agreement with the Egyptian royal family to lease a large area of wasteland near the port of Alexandria to build a concession.

Therefore, the empire also has a base to settle in here in Egypt.

As in Lisbon and the Marseille Concession, intelligence agencies were established within the Imperial Concession in Egypt.

Therefore, the intelligence agencies of the empire can be said to have very clear information about the Egyptian royal family.

Even for some special reasons, the empire also has a lot of intelligence information on the Ottoman side.

After all, the Egyptian royal family and the Ottomans are more familiar, so the intelligence officers here in the Egyptian concession. For a few gold coins, you can get useful information from the Egyptian royal family.

Besides, these idiots of the Egyptian royal family don't know how to keep secrets at all.

Moreover, the imperial intelligence agents here in Egypt are generous, so the Egyptian royal family likes to deal with the imperial people very much.

The reason is simple, because there are benefits.

However, the so-called benefits of these people in the Egyptian royal family are just a few dozen gold coins, or some small commodities that are not produced.

It's not worth a lot of money at all.

But it is a pity that although the Egyptian royal family has a great name. But they are authentic turtles.

So, they quickly became brothers and sisters with the Imperial intelligence agents.

Thirteen incense from the Song Empire in the Americas, in Egypt and even in Arab countries, it is a very precious and popular commodity.

One or two of thirteen incense. In the Arab world, it can be sold at very high prices, not to mention the snow-white sugar and refined salt.

In addition, the improved black tea is also selling very well in the Arab world.

To know. Arabs eat and drink every day, and they can't do without meat.

Therefore, thirteen spices that can increase the texture and taste. There are all kinds of spices for them, which are all good things.

However, if you eat too much meat, it is always bad for the stomach.

Therefore, black tea, which can play a role in maintaining the stomach and intestines, immediately flowed into the dining table of Arab nobles.

Compared to the Arab sheikhs, who were still poor at this time, most of the goods sold by the Song Empire were purchased by the Ottomans.

It can be said that two-thirds of the imperial goods sold in the concession on the Egyptian side were sold to the Ottomans.

The Ottomans bought so many goods, except for half of them, the remaining half was trafficked by the Ottoman merchants to Northern Europe and Russia.

The price at which it was sold to Northern Europe could be said to be several times higher than the price at which they bought.

But even so, the goods are still in short supply.

There's no way, the Empire's goods are too good.

Of course, the empire is not just about selling food spices, which make money but are not mainstream.

Therefore, want to make a lot of money, and make a steady amount of money. Then, it is necessary to slowly cultivate the living habits of the locals, as long as it can be successful, then this is the most profitable business.

For example, at the beginning of the empire, toothpaste and toothbrushes were distributed free of charge here in Egypt for the locals to use.

At the same time, daily necessities such as laundry detergent, shower gel, and shampoo are often distributed and used for free.

This method was also used in Lisbon at the earliest time, and the effect was quite good.

As long as people use these products, they will find that they will indeed make a big difference.

For example, the smell in the mouth is gone, the clothes are cleaner, and the hair is no longer greasy and soft...... Therefore, unconsciously, the living habits of the local people have been quietly changed.

At the same time, the commercial department of the Egyptian concession can be regarded as cultivating a large number of potential customers.

As for whether these goods will make money, that is something that does not need to be thought about at all.

Laundry detergent and shampoo and shower gel can be made by a copycat workshop in the virtual world, and the price is very cheap.

Although the effect after using it is worse than that of decency, it is very strong in this era.

As for the sale of counterfeit and shoddy products from copycat and unlicensed black workshops, the Imperial Ministry of Commerce and even Zhao Hongyu have no psychological burden...... Why should there be...... (To be continued......)