Chapter 69: Deception
The richest man in the Ryukyus, Loeb, is an out-and-out fat fox. He drove all the servants out of the house, only because in the living room of his house there was a bargain going on, which must not be penetrated by outsiders.
Between Loeb and the county lord Jiang Dai, you come and go, and your words are sharp. Although neither of them revealed the slightest hint of rebellion and usurpation in their words, everyone understood that this was a head-killing deal.
Although Loeb carefully weighed the interests of all parties, he also knew that he had no better choice now that he had tied up the people of the Gong Guard.
But the so-called sky-high asking price is sitting on the ground. Since the county lord Jiang Dai hopes that he can surrender, how can he not give any benefit?
Sure enough, as long as he endured not saying a word, Jiang Dai's subordinate couldn't help but throw out the bait, saying that he was ordered by the Ming Emperor to come to Ryukyu to open a treaty port. But he didn't expect that the current internal affairs of Ryukyu were unstable, and he only needed to assist the county lord Jiang Dai to settle the internal affairs, and then he could implement the future.
Since the Ming Dynasty imposed the ban on "not being able to go to sea", this giant of maritime trade was suddenly poached from the trade chart.
Not to mention how large the annual import and export throughput of Daming is, just say how many kinds of precious materials can only be produced by Daming, which is definitely a bad news that makes all countries beat their chests.
It was only after so many years that the maritime trade gradually subsided after a seismic upheaval. But it hurts the muscles and bones, and it is no longer the past.
Now I suddenly heard that Daming was going to open a treaty port overseas, which was simply great news. What's more, if the treaty port can be selected in the Ryukyus, and you can occupy a large part of it. So Loeb & Loeb is not only the richest man in the Ryukyus, but also dominates the seas.
It's all so perfect and dreamlike that it's hard to believe.
Who is Loeb & Loeb? How can someone take advantage of it in a few words? To be a businessman, what you want is your credentials. Then doing business with foreign governments depends on their edicts.
So Loeb asked Fang Zhongjin, who was dressed in black, if he had an edict to take with him to pay respects.
This sentence only shocked Jiang Dai in his heart. She forced her expression, not daring to show the slightest panic, just staring at Fang Zhongjin tightly to see how he wanted to lie.
Why did the Ming Emperor want to open a treaty port in the Ryukyus? Such a lie was not even approved by himself in advance.
Although Loeb looks chubby and smiling, he is by no means a fool. Now that he wants to see the edict, how can he give it? At this time, Jiang Dai only felt a chill in his heart.
It's just that Fang Zhongjin is still unfathomable and unsmiling. He made a silent appearance, and finally said, "It's not good to be too ostentatious when you come to Ryukyu next time. Master Loeb thinks about it, although he can empathize. But even if there is an edict for oneself, it cannot be easily revealed. Please also ask for your understanding. ”
When Loeb heard this, his expression turned cold. He picked up the lid of the teacup at hand and kept stroking the few tea leaves floating in the cup. He seemed to put all his energy on the tea soup, and no longer looked at Jiang Dai and them.
The atmosphere in the hall was so awkwardly condensed. Only Lanna's eyes kept rolling over the faces of the three of them. Although she didn't quite understand what the three of them meant, she could understand two things.
The first thing is that the hero who saved him was not the subordinate of the county lord Eyo. He seems to be an envoy from the Ming Kingdom. No wonder the appearance and temperament are so outstanding.
What's even more rare is that this man with such extraordinary skills did not show the slightest obsession with Jiang Dai. She and Jiang Dai have always played together since childhood, and they have never met such a young man.
The second thing is that my father and the county lord Jiang Dai seem to be discussing something very big. But my father didn't buy it at the moment, and the three of them were already in an impasse at this time.
Although Lanna is not smart in this life, he is sensitive and stubborn. She is always well-behaved and obedient on weekdays, but now she has a firm idea in her heart: I want to do Sister Jiang Dai and that hero brother a favor!
No matter what business they talk to my dad about, I always have to work hard to make it happen. Maybe there's a chance to see you more later...... Sister Jiang Dai, them!
She figured out these keys, and said softly: "Father, Sister Jiang Dai and I have grown up together since childhood. Now that the queen is dead, my sister is also pitiful and helpless. Father, you must try your best to help Sister Jiang Dai!"
Loeb couldn't help but choke when he heard his daughter's words. When he entered the hall just now, it was not good to send his daughter away immediately. But she didn't expect that she would intercede for the county lord now.
He sighed and said in his heart: That's it, they all say that girls are extroverted. Even her always well-behaved daughter, Lanna, is no exception.
Loeb looked at the tall man who claimed to be the envoy of the Ming Dynasty with deep meaning, and he was indeed a handsome young man.
He took a breath and was about to speak, but he didn't expect the young man to say first: "Although the edict cannot be revealed. But if there is no indication at all, you can't let Master Loeb relax. ”
Speaking of this, Fang Zhongjin smiled lightly, and suddenly dazzled everyone's eyes. He continued: "How about this? In half a month, it will be the Qixi Festival. At that time, the people of the Ryukyus will inevitably hold lantern festivals as well.
If Master Lebo can say that the king will go out of the palace and enjoy with the people, there will be an official envoy of the Ming Dynasty to come and make an order that day. When the time comes, I'm true or not, and Master Loeb will be able to find out. ”
When Loeb heard this, his heart raced to thought. The royal family of the Ryukyus was not as high as the Ming Emperor.
It was not difficult to persuade the Ryukyu King to come out and play during the Tanabata Festival. This kid's plan is nothing more than to assassinate outside the palace. If you just do such a thing, it can be said that the cost is not large, and the gain is very large.
Although this kid didn't have any seal on his hand, if there was really a Ming envoy who came to Ryukyu that night. Then he will have one more skill from the dragon. There are also huge benefits to be shared. If that kid deceives people and is killed by the Gong guards guarding the King of the Ryukyus, he can grab a guard.
Loeb looked at his daughter's expectant eyes and gritted his teeth ruthlessly. It is said that wealth is in danger, although he is already the richest man in the Ryukyus. But once anyone stands on a high place, they are like puppets being manipulated, and they only want to climb to the top.
He is now rich, but he never has any knighthood in his hands. That's why he was bullied by a small lift by the Gong Guard. If he can help the lord ascend to the throne of the queen, he may be rewarded. From now on, I will never be a harlequin who looks at people's faces and accompanies smiling faces!
Loeb no longer hesitated, just stood up and bowed to Jiang Dai and said, "I wish Her Royal Highness all the best!"