Duvalt, Duke of Bragança, was once a gentleman who knew nothing but the ups and downs, and his cousin Alfonso V was not close to him, and he did not want to get involved in these troubles in Portugal. Who knew that an accident could change all that!

Two years is enough time for an ignorant gentleman to become a warrior. Duvalt became resolute and resolute, and his whole person showed a sharp state, and he became very aggressive! It's not that he doesn't understand what Woya said, but the situation is pressing, seeing that Huahou Wei and Ferdinand II have become in-laws, and the previous war in Spain has gradually subsided, when will the Kingdom of Portugal be able to regain its independence?

"Humph! Wowya, you're right. But time, seeing that the Portuguese nobles are scrambling to grovel to Ferdinand, time is not on our side! We have to do something! ”

"Alas, you are right, but the character of the prince of the Ming Empire, well, must be safe, he is our last hope, we can't be cautious!" Woya sighed, and was really not optimistic about Duvalt.

Duval nodded: "Of course!" But you're going to ???????????????? Understand that God will not help the people who cannot save themselves, and that the revival of the Kingdom of Portugal must depend on us, not on strong foreign aid! ”

The banquet was soon over, Hua Hou Wei glanced at Catherine, Ferdinand said goodbye to the enthusiastic Ikorama, turned around and followed Hua Hou Wei, and came to Hua Hou Wei's reception room.

"Feel free to sit down, Your Majesty Ferdinand, there is not much need for etiquette here!"

Ferdinand smiled, sat on a rosewood Taishi chair very casually, picked up the firewood kiln celadon on the table, and asked in surprise: "How come I have never seen such a tea set?" ”

Hua Houwei smiled, first shorten the distance between each other and then discuss things, Ferdinand is undoubtedly an old Jianghu. It doesn't matter, strength is everything, how can a monkey escape the hunter's net?

"Well, let me say so, don't say that in Europe, even in the Ming Empire, there are no more than ten such things! It is a treasure from more than 600 years ago, and you can probably buy the city of Rome with this one in your hand! ”

Depend on! Ferdinand is just looking for a topic, but he is not trying to lose the city! He put down the celadon tea cup in a panic and looked at it reluctantly: "It's so elegant, it's a pity that I can't afford it!" After all, Spain is just a new kingdom and there are so many things to solve! ”

Hua Houwei smiled, leaned down, and stared at Ferdinand: "Your Majesty, Gibraltar and Sardinia, what do you think?" ”

Oh? The conditions are out! Ferdinand was in good spirits, not afraid that you would ask for a price, but afraid that you would not say it! He smiled slightly: "In Europe, the borders of the kingdom have never been fixed! Gibraltar, as important as it is, is what we took back from the Arabs. Sardinia, well, as long as the price is sufficient, can also be the territory of the Ming Empire! ”

Hua Houwei laughed loudly: "Haha! Your Majesty, you haven't figured out the situation yet! The Ming Empire has enough strength to occupy any land it wants! Doesn't what happened to Medina and Maxi United illustrate this? ”

Ferdinand knew that this could not be avoided, so he had to say quietly: "Yes, the strength of the Ming Empire can indeed do it. But what about the attitude of Europe? As I said, the borders of European kingdoms have never been fixed, why? Because the kings of Europe are more or less related, war determines territory is not the main theme of Europe! ”

Hua Houwei smiled dumbly: "Isn't it? How did I hear that the Cambrai Union had just defeated Venice? Of course, what you said makes sense, so for Catherine's sake, you can make your request! ”

Here's the big thing! Ferdinand cheered up, pondered his sentences, and said slowly: "Spain wants to maintain good relations with the Ming Empire, and for this reason, we can allow the Ming Empire to garrison troops in Gibraltar, or we can lease Sardinia to the Ming Empire." Of course, as a beneficiary, the Ming Empire was no longer allowed to support the rebellion of the Portuguese dukes, as well as to participate in the internal affairs of Spain such as the Marquis de Medina. Well, in terms of trade, Spain wants to get the most-favored-nation treatment, and under the same principle of reciprocity, Spain will also give the Ming Empire the most-favored-nation treatment. ”

Garrison? Rent? Hua Houwei groaned and fiddled with the pen in his hand, and after a while, he said with a smile: "The Ming Empire of Gibraltar can occupy it in the name of Marin, and it does not need to be recognized by Spain. Sardinia, huh,???????????????? IMHO, the moment the Ming Empire sets foot here, no one can take it away from the Ming Empire! Even if you gather the armies of the whole of Europe! Why, then, can Spain ask for so much? That's not enough! ”

Ferdinand's forehead was bruised, and his breath was a little heavy. Yes, what Hua Houwei said was the truth, but this naked threat made Ferdinand a little unacceptable. Hua Houwei smiled, a Ferdinand doesn't need to care too much, Spain is not the most important piece on the European map! But for Catherine's sake, there is no need to embarrass him too much, after all, the future situation of England still needs to be carefully considered. He pointed to the tea cup: "Taste it, maybe this is the best Chinese tea you have ever tasted in your life!" ”

Ferdinand got off the donkey, picked up the teacup that he didn't dare to touch easily, and took a sip: "Ah, after a little bitterness, it is sweet, and the spirit is also lifted, Your Excellency, what kind of tea is this?" ”

"Cloud Mountain! Your Majesty Ferdinand, any kind of tribute tea is a good thing that is difficult to see outside of the Ming Dynasty! After all, the distance between us is too far! ”

Ferdinand immediately hit the snake with the stick: "Yes, so we can coexist peacefully, His Excellency the Prince is already a member of the European aristocratic circle, you will have the treatment that matches your strength!" ”

"Well, what about Gibraltar and Sardinia?"

"Hehe, let's do it, Gibraltar is too important, and the Ming Empire can't be its master in name. In this way, I, in my capacity as the king of Spain, ask the Ming Empire to protect Gibraltar for a hundred years! Sardinia, Sardinia could be used as a free trade zone, and the Ming Empire was responsible for its security until later. ”

Huahou Wei thought for a moment and nodded happily: "Yes!" The sooner this formal instrument is reached, the better, otherwise normal diplomatic relations between the two countries will be affected. Well, in exchange, the Ming Empire gave up supporting the restoration of the Kingdom of Portugal, but Woya and El Salvador were all within the protection of the Ming Empire! ”

Ferdinand was stunned, still wondering what Hua Houwei's words meant. Hua Houwei smiled and emphasized again: "Only Woya and Salvador!" I don't know anyone else, and I don't want to know anyone! ”

Ferdinand suddenly realized: "Understood! Well, the Kingdom of Spain completely agrees! So next, trade between the two countries? ”

"There is a tax exemption from each other, and the government shall not interfere in commercial conduct, well, except for those who commit adultery! Lacquerware can be used as a trade commodity exclusive to Spain, and the rest is treated the same as in the Papal States! ”

Ferdinand nodded happily: "Good! That's good! The interests of the Papal States and the Kingdom of Spain coincide, and there is no problem at all! ”

The two sides finally reached an agreement, and the most direct obstacle to the development of the Ming Empire in Europe was removed! Of course, the most feared thing in the Kingdom of Spain disappeared, and Ferdinand was very satisfied! In order to show his sincerity, Hua Houwei sold Ferdinand a blue and white porcelain toilet at a low price, and promised to send craftsmen to help him build a toilet comparable to Julius's separate bathroom.

The bride Silord had already gone to rest, and Hua Houwei had to rush to the place where Jiang Mian and the Republic of Venice were talking. As soon as they entered, the voices of the two almost knocked the roof over.

"No, no! Dear Jiang, this is not fair! Venice is a very ???????????????? A country that advocates fairness will not have a bad impact on the trade of the Ming Empire in Europe! ”

"Nope! This is not that the Ming Dynasty must say that Venice will disrupt prices, but to prevent problems before they happen! ”

Hua Houwei's appearance made the two stop arguing, Hua Houwei motioned for the two to sit down, and said with a smile: "I have an idea that may help the two of them to argue!" ”

Jiang Mian and Hua Houwei don't work together much, and they have long wanted to see King Wu's ability to turn stones into gold, so he immediately smiled and instigated: "Xiaguan has always admired the ability of the prince, but he has never had the opportunity, Xiaguan listens to him!" ”

Hua Houwei nodded: "It's easy to say, link the member countries that are willing to develop the most favored nation trade with our Ming Dynasty to form an institution." Well, because it was advocated by Da Ming, then Da Ming is the host. This agency can divide the share of goods shipped to Europe by all member states and Daming. They are then sold in their own countries, but they can also be sold in the form of auctions across regions. Note that the share is not set in stone, and can be negotiated every few years, or it can be divided by the method of corresponding share of sales. ”

Jiang Mian pondered for a moment and nodded: "What the prince said is in favor of the lower officials!" This is a good way to resolve disputes, and the details can be negotiated, but what is the name of this organization? ”

"Ming to the European Trade Organization, referred to as Ming European Trade!"

Jiang Mian frowned: "Lord Wang, do you feel that the lower officials are a little narrow-minded?" ”

Hua Hou Wei raised his eyebrows: "Huh? Parochial? ”

"That's right! Xia Guan felt that this organization could solve the problem of foreign trade in the Ming Dynasty very well, and the scope was too narrow in the name of Ming Europe. It's better to be named in the name of the world, what does the prince think? ”

Hua Houwei was stunned: "World Trade Organization? ”

"That's right! Abbreviated as the WTO! Jiang Mian said excitedly!

Hua Houwei suddenly had a very ridiculous feeling, he had always heard of the WTO in his previous life, but he didn't expect that now he would inadvertently become the initiator of the WTO!

While the three of them were carefully discussing this freshly baked WTO convention, there was a sudden noise outside the door, and a crisp gunshot!