In the past few days, the Emperor of the Apocalypse has been in a bad mood.

Therefore, Wei Zhongxian appeared extremely cautious.

He walked into the Qinzheng Hall and saw that the Emperor of the Apocalypse was holding a carving knife and carving a gadget.

He quietly stepped forward and took a closer look, isn't this wooden villain Her Royal Highness the Princess?

Look at the villain on the table again, it's not Zhang Jingyi, who is it?

The Emperor of the Apocalypse didn't raise his head, and said, "What's the matter?" ”

Wei Zhongxian smiled and said: "Your Majesty's carving is becoming more and more exquisite, this Zhang Jingyi and Her Royal Highness the Princess, it is really a match made in heaven, you see, it is very husband and wife." ”

"Hmm......" The Emperor of the Apocalypse only nodded, noncommittal.

Wei Zhongxian said again: "Tianjin Wei, there is news. ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse suddenly came to his senses, and it was obvious that he was now concerned about those Dutch ships in the harbor of Tianjin.

Wei Zhongxian said: "In the second year of the Apocalypse, the ships of the Netherlands clashed with my Daming Naval Division in Penghu, and they did not take much advantage. But at that time, their gunboats were already a little sharp. Now, less than ten years, the ships sent this time, a total of four, but more sharp than the ships ten years ago, the slave maid found that this gunboat is not only larger, but also faster, what is more worrying is their artillery, it is said that the guns on the ship, more than ten years ago. ”

"The slave and maid sent for the ship to be boarded in the name of supply of fruits and vegetables, and heard of it...... This is the newest ship in the Netherlands, this time it is the elite of the army, it is rushing to show off its might, therefore, these four ships should not be underestimated, Your Majesty, not to be underestimated. ”

But as long as the Emperor of the Apocalypse was concerned, Wei Zhongxian's level of intelligence collection was still very high.

After hearing this, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also became serious: "In less than ten years, why can their ships travel thousands of miles in a day?" ”

Wei Zhongxian said: "Isn't it for profit? I heard that the countries of Franc, England, and the Netherlands fought for life and death every day in order to compete for the interests of the sea. If this new ship had not been upgraded, it would have been overtaken by their enemies in two years, and the ship would have been destroyed and countless cargoes taken! Therefore, they were most enthusiastic about building ships, and the kingdom provided countless craftsmen, gave a large amount of gold and silver, and those skilled craftsmen were also courteous. ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse couldn't help but say, "In this way, my peers, in the countries of the Buddha Machine, are still decent people?" ”

When Wei Zhongxian heard His Majesty say that those shipwrights were peers, he couldn't help but twitch his face, and finally held back.

But if you think about it, isn't this boatmaker also made wood? Your Majesty is also doing this, and it is not wrong to say that it is a peer.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse immediately said: "If this is the case, it is troublesome, no wonder these Dutch people dare to kick their noses in the face like this." Let's meet them tomorrow and see what they have to say. ”

So it came to the next day.

The Dutch mission, led by Wei Marlang, arrived outside the Forbidden City early.

First, hundreds of officials entered the court one after another.

In fact, the Ming Dynasty is not closed, and occasionally there will be envoys from the Buddha Machine, this blonde and blue-eyed person, they can also be regarded as having seen it.

It's just that when you see these Dutch people, you may not have a good face.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse ascended to the throne, and Zhang Jingyi, as the prince of the country, naturally arrived.

He is in a good mood today, wearing a bullfighting suit given by Qin, and he looks majestic.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Hongxun, a cabinet scholar and secretary of the Ministry of Rites, played first, and said that the Dutch envoy would visit.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse said, "Xuan." ”

So, the eunuchs sang.

Wei Marlang and others entered the palace in a grand way.

They saluted the Emperor of the Apocalypse, the Emperor of the Apocalypse only sat on the throne, looking at these Dutch people, in fact, the Emperor of the Apocalypse felt that this golden-haired and blue-eyed person looked similar, anyway, his face was blind, and he couldn't tell who was who.

Wei Marang brought with him a Han translator.

The interpreter then said, "I wonder if Your Majesty has read the letters of the Netherlands and the Dutch East India Company?" ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse said lightly: "I have seen it." ”

The translator whispered a few times to Wei Marlang and the others.

Wei Marang then said, "I don't know what Your Majesty wants?" ”

Of course, these words were interpreted by the translator.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse said indifferently: "First, I hope to allow you to enter the two capitals and thirteen provinces to establish companies and banks. Second, I want to allow you to set up a trade point in my Ming Dynasty, right? ”

Wei Malang said: "If Your Majesty can grant it, then our country will be grateful. ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse laughed: "What if I don't agree? ”

"It's good for Daming." Wei Ma Lang said: "Our bank, with a lot of wealth, is even willing to borrow from the Ming Dynasty to provide financial support for the Ming court, not only that, we can also provide tax support for the Ming Dynasty." As for the establishment of trade points, it can also be mutually beneficial with the Ming in the process of trade. ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse said: "I am not interested in talking about these things now, I just want to know, what do you mean by mooring your ships in the waters off the coast of my Ming Dynasty for no reason, showing off your might?" ”

Wei Malang showed a very humble attitude: "Your Majesty, above the sea, there are no borders. ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse sneered: "I have already read the national letter of the Apocalypse, I see you today, there is no other, but you are waiting for you to come from afar, after all, you are a guest, and seeing you can be regarded as a hospitable way!" ”

"As for the things in this book, I am not gracious, and you keep saying that you will build a bank in my house, and that it is only a false word to promise me a great benefit, and this trade point, do you really think that I really do not know the good things you have done in Tianzhu, Manraka, and Sumatra? Oh, yes, when dealing with all of these nations, did you do the same as you do today, sending your gunboats into the open seas and showing off your might? It's just a pity that Da Ming is not Tianzhu, nor is it Manchurian, so you don't have to use these things to deceive. ”

Wei Malang didn't expect the Emperor of the Apocalypse to refuse so unceremoniously.

In fact, this time he is gearing up, determined to win, the matter of the trade point is easy to say, big deal, find a way to seize it from the Portuguese, even if it is relying on Xiaoliuqiu, it can also face the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty. However, the interests involved in the bank's business are too great.

So he couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, can you think about it again?" ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse didn't think about it, so he immediately said, "Don't think about it. ”

Wei Marang continued to say in a humble tone: "Our bank has a huge amount of funds, which can be used to finance both the Ming Dynasty and other countries. ”

The meaning of this is obvious enough!

"You want to threaten me!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse was furious.

Wei Malang took a deep breath and said, "I don't dare, I just hope that Your Majesty can consider it carefully for the sake of friendship." ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at him coldly and said, "What if I don't think about it? ”

The Manchu Dynasty was civil and military, and at this time it had already smelled the smell of gunpowder.

Although the words used by each other are quite polite, the sharpness in the words, even if it is transmitted through the translator's polishing, can still feel the edge hidden in this cotton.

Wei Malang raised his head, glanced at the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and said, "Your Majesty, can you go to Tianjin Wei and see our ships with your own eyes?" ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse was even more annoyed, and his eyes widened all of a sudden.

"This is my official invitation, Your Majesty may see our ship, ......"

"You're so daring!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse was so angry that he drank coldly.

At this time, the civil and military people moved when they heard the wind, which was a little unbearable, and they were brave enough to show off their might here.

In Da Ming's view, this Netherlands is just a small country, not worth mentioning.

Of course, for the Dutch people, the Ming seems to be bloated and huge, but it may not be much stronger than India, the combat effectiveness of the Far Easterners, they have personally witnessed, as long as the Dutch people are serious, the Ming will definitely give in.

Wei Malang faced this angry monarch and minister, but he seemed calm, he knew that the Ming Dynasty would not kill him.

Therefore, Wei Malang still said unhurriedly: "If Your Majesty can go to Tianjin Wei and see my ship in the Netherlands...... Then we must be grateful. If Your Majesty refuses to go......"

"Why not?" Someone interrupted Wei Marang's words, but said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that since the Dutch envoy has been graciously invited, I have no reason not to go, and the minister invites Your Majesty to go to Tianjin Wei to have a look." ”

When everyone heard this, they were stunned at first, and then they followed the sound to see that it was Zhang Jingyi, the Duke of Liao.

Okay, this guy, it's starting to jump sideways from side to side again.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse glanced at Zhang Jingyi, but saw that Zhang Jingyi was desperately giving him a look.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse was stunned for a moment, and then he knew that Zhang Jingyi must have some tricks.

Taking a deep breath and calming down, the Emperor of the Apocalypse smiled and said, "Okay, just according to what Zhang Qing said." ”

As soon as these words came out, someone suddenly stood up angrily: "Your Majesty...... Don't ......"

"Alright." The Emperor of the Apocalypse hurriedly said: "Retreat." ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse was a little embarrassed, he almost fled to Xiyuan, and at this time, it was almost possible to imagine what the attitude of the ministers would be.

It's just that as soon as he summoned Zhang Jing, he asked strangely: "Zhang Qing, this Dutch is showing off his might, if I go to Tianjin Wei, wouldn't I look at their ships and let me bring humiliation on myself?" What does it mean that you are in the temple, and the eyes of the envoys? ”

Zhang Jingyi smiled and said: "That ship is indeed sharp, and the minister has also heard of it, but ...... The minister also has a thing, this thing is called a mine, speaking of which, it is also very sharp! ”

"Since the Dutch people are provocative and want to show your majesty the power of ships, why doesn't your majesty let them see the power of my great light? This Dutch is afraid of power but not virtue, rather than negotiating with them, it is better to come directly to them, and these people may not be able to borrow, this Dutch people, the best at doing business, if I can use them just right, it will also be of great help to my Ming. Therefore, the minister's advice is to give them a little bit of power first, and then talk about it. and saw Tianjin Wei, who gave whom. ”

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