It can only be said that Tang Ping still does not know enough about Europe in this era, and he can't imagine the European mania for silk at this time.

Maybe many people will be like Tang Ping, thinking that it is just a luxury, and the big deal is the same as modern people buying luxury goods such as donkey cards.

However, just a few decades ago, in 571 AD, the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian united with the Turkic Khans to attack Persia in order to get rid of the monopoly of the Persians between the East and the West on Chinese silk at high prices.

The war lasted for 20 years, and in the end there was no victory.

This is the famous "Battle of Silk" in Western history.

Of course, the "War of Silk" is not only because of silk, but just from the name of this war that lasted for 20 years, we can also know the important role that silk played in it.

Take Lao Cui's snot-blowing handkerchief as an example, it was originally made of silk given by the royal family.

Such exquisite silks, coupled with unique embroidery, are the top luxury of this era in limited editions.

No wonder old Peter was so excited.

"Alright, alright, old Peter, if that's what you're talking about, I think I can help you."

Tang Ping pressed down the excited old Peter.

"Don, let's say, what conditions do you have?"

Old Peter knew that Tang Ping couldn't help him so much for no reason, and the friendship between the two had not yet reached this point.

"Old Peter, you should know that we have now escaped from the original city of Watt......"

"Are you going to live with me? I've heard that there are more than 200 of you, and I can't live there for so many of you! Old Peter said with a sad face.

"No, no, no, we're not going to live with you." Tang Ping shook his head and said, "Besides, I can't trust you now, what if you sell it to us?" ”

"And what do you want?"

"A big businessman like you must know a lot of craftsmen, right? Just help my people build a place to live. ”

"Repair...... One...... Where to stay? Old Peter's eyes widened: "There are so many of you, how much do I have to spend?" ”

"That's not to talk about!" Tang Ping pulled Alaric and said, "Then let's go quickly, Uncle Alarric, don't let old Peter find out about us again." ”

"Wait, wait!" Old Peter pulled the corner of Tang Ping's clothes: "Let's discuss it carefully!" ”

This business is very important to him, if he can get in touch with the city lord of Porto, his business territory can at least double in the future.

As a Venetian, there's no business you can't talk about.

"Tang, I really want to help you, but although my business is not small, I am also under great financial pressure, so can I ask what kind of things you can come up with first?"

If you want to overpower Korda, you naturally can't use something as small as the same handkerchief.

He also wants to sell at a price.

Tang Ping touched his nose, if you want to talk about silk products, you really have a lot of them.

At least the quilt covered by himself is silk, and it is also carefully embroidered by the court embroiderers of Dongyue, if you want to take it out, it is not comparable to an ordinary handkerchief.

But no matter how you say it, if you give away the quilt you used, it's still quite appropriate to think about it. Especially for their queen, who knows what the queen and the king will play with in the quilt in the future?

Thinking of this, he suddenly thought that Li Siwen's kid seemed to have stolen a unicorn belt from his father and pretended to be forced.

If it weren't for him, would he still be hunted down and killed in this remote part of Europe?

So if he asks him to take it out to pay off his debts, it's very reasonable, right?

As for Li Siwen strictly speaking, he is considered a junior, in Tang Ping's opinion, it doesn't matter at all, everyone is a first-time person, why can he only pit me, I can't pit him?

This thing fits perfectly!

After making up his mind, he said to old Peter: "This thing of mine is priceless, and it can only be used by His Majesty in our country, it is a silk belt, on which a unicorn, a sacred beast of our country, is embroidered with a special technique. ”

"If you really want to compare, this thing is like your majesty's royal clothes, and the silk handkerchief of Korda you are talking about is just a footcloth for the poor."

"Don!" Old Peter looked at Tang Ping suspiciously: "You won't lie to me, right?" Really...... So precious? ”

"Lie to you?" Hearing him say this, Tang Ping was reluctant: "Is the handkerchief you saw just now precious??" ”

Old Peter nodded, and though he only glanced at it once or twice, it was obviously much more precious than Corda's handkerchief.

"Old Cui, show us old Mr. Peter, what do you usually use this handkerchief for!!"

Tang Ping felt that he had to give him some fierce material.

"Whew! Call! Lao Cui was obedient, picked up the silk handkerchief and exhaled on the side of his nose.

"Oh! No! No! Tang Dynasty! Old Peter's expression at this time was really vivid to describe with tears in his eyes.

He began to think that this was Lao Cui's private collection, but he never dreamed that he was carrying it with him for this.

"You're sinning!! It's silk, silk, you know? Damn, you're going to sell me this veil, and I'll give you a cow!" ”

"See, old Peter, can you now imagine how precious I am talking about?" Tang Ping patted Old Peter on the shoulder: "If it weren't for the fact that we need to find someone to build a house, we will let you pick up such a bargain." ”

It's really inconvenient to live in Porto.

The inhabitants of the island can build their own houses, but some of the building materials still have to be purchased in Porto, plus the winter is coming.

That's why Tang Ping decided to find Old Peter to solve it, and this was only the first step.

Since Old Peter has a way, then the two can indeed cooperate further.

As old Peter said, he was just a businessman, as long as he could make money.

Cooperating with such a person, as long as Tang Ping can bring him the greatest benefits, he is the safest and least afraid of being betrayed.

Old Peter thought for a while, gritted his teeth and said, "Deal!" ”

"That's right!" Tang Ping and Old Peter clapped their hands to indicate that the agreement had been reached: "Think about it again, is it possible that your queen has passed this birthday, and it will not be in the future?" And your king, can't you celebrate your birthday? ”

"And besides the lords of Porto, don't the lords of other places need such a precious gift to the king?"

was induced by Tang Ping, and Old Peter's eyes lit up: "Tang, you mean ......"

"Old Peter, if we can cooperate well, then when I return to my country in the future, you think you can get unexpected gains."

Tang Ping began to draw flatbread: "As a businessman, sometimes you need to gamble on your luck, but I don't know if you want to do it, old Peter?" ”