In the long river of history, there is always a fleeting opportunity waiting for people to discover, to grasp, and to use.

In 1445, under the leadership of Tim, the Kingdom of Portugal was the first to form a unified and stable nation-state. Although there were still many class problems and irreconcilable class contradictions within this unified nation-state, after Tim issued three regulations at the Palace of Lisbon, the Portuguese royal family had already taken part of the power of the kingdom, and the powerful centralized system had begun to take shape.

In contrast, other parts of the European continent are still fighting openly and secretly in the medieval closure.

England and France are still fighting a Hundred Years’ War and neither side has formed a unified nation-state at present. Wars between the nobles continue to occur, and it is difficult for the royal family to gather national strength.

Nearly a hundred states of all sizes on German land are still playing a game of far-reaching and near attacks, and there is no powerful centripetal force that can condense the power of the states.

The Italian city-states are enjoying the last wonderful time brought by traditional trade, and they are still immersed in the position of trade center in the Mediterranean economic circle and cannot extricate themselves.

Castile, the strongest country on the Iberian Peninsula, is still fighting a war to restore the country. The biggest enemies before them are Granada and Aragon.

It can be said that in the Middle Ages, only Portugal led by Tim completed the construction of a unified nation-state as quickly as possible, and only the land on the southwestern border of the Iberian Peninsula was still peaceful in the chaotic European continent.

Looking at the Nordic, Central and Eastern Europe, and looking at the Atlantic Ocean across Europe and America, Tim clearly realized that the historical good opportunity belonging to Portugal had arrived, but how to seize this good opportunity to plan development? This is a very important question.

After careful consideration and learning from historical lessons, Tim decided to put the development of industry and commerce first first, and then consider the opening of new routes after the country has established a strong industrial and commercial system.

The reason why he did this was mainly considered for the following two reasons.

First, historical experiences and lessons are recorded in historical books in previous lives that after the Iberian Peninsula conquered the ocean, the world's wealth was pouring into the West and Portugal. However, at that time, the rulers of the two countries used these funds to support fanatical religious enthusiasm and foreign colonial wars, and did not use funds to develop industry and commerce that could truly make the country stronger and rich. Finally, a tragic curtain was found on the world stage. After digesting the huge wealth circulated from the Iberian Peninsula, Britain established a powerful industrial and commercial system. Under this powerful system, Britain was able to become an empire that never sets. It can be seen how important the development and prosperity of industry and commerce are to a country.

Second, other European countries are still stalwart on land and have no understanding of the ocean at all, so Tim is not worried that other countries will take the lead in exploring in front of Portugal. After all, exploring the ocean is extremely difficult for other countries, because sea exploration not only requires strong financial and national support, but also requires strong spiritual support. Except for Portugal, Tim does not think that other countries have such mature conditions.

In the evening of that day, Tim held a banquet at the Lisbon Palace and personally hosted merchants from all over the Kingdom of Portugal to meet here.

All the Portuguese merchants were extremely excited after learning the news.

"Your Majesty is going to hold a banquet in the palace tonight. I think it should be to discuss the development of business?"

"I feel this way, otherwise why should Your Majesty treat us personally, and only treat us."

"Oh, Your Majesty finally thought of us. I thought he had long forgotten his promise to us in Algarve." A big businessman said self-deprecatingly.

Since the end of the civil war in Portugal, these people have been looking at the direction of the Lisbon royal family, hoping that the king can promulgate policies as soon as possible to support them. After all, their overseas trade markets have been almost all divided up by merchants from countries such as the Republic of Venice and the Republic of Genoa.

Now, if Portuguese businessmen want to return to the Mediterranean market as soon as possible, they must rely on the power of the country, otherwise it will be extremely difficult to regain their previous market share this time.

However, the Lisbon royal family has not been moved, and the merchants have been in a hurry like ants on a hot pan. Fortunately, Tim did not let them wait too long.

The banquet that evening was an extraordinary banquet because it was Tim who came to meet the merchants as a king. In other words, Tim was fully capable of making any promises and guarantees to the merchants at this moment.

"My dear people, sorry, this banquet came too late. It is logical that you should have summoned you after the war, but the country was not very stable at that time, so I could only delay it until today. Come on, I will punish myself for three cups." Tim said this, and immediately asked someone to pour him wine, then raised his glass and tilted it all.

All the merchants also smiled and drank with Tim. In a glass of wine, everyone felt how approachable His Majesty the King was, but not without his dignity.

After drinking for three rounds, I returned to the topic.

"Commercial trade is the foundation of our country, so our country's policies will give priority to establishing and developing a sound industrial and commercial system. As your country's business group, you must take the lead in this regard." Tim turned around and unfolded the map: "Now with the end of the civil war, I think it's time to regain our trade market share."

"Your Majesty, we have plans, but now if we want to quickly regain the market, we still need the support of your Majesty and the country." A businessman said excitedly. They thought about Tim asking this question, but he didn't expect him to speak it first.

Tim shook his sleeves and said firmly: "Don't worry about this, the country will provide you with help and support."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." After receiving Tim's personal assurance, everyone felt confident.

Tim waved his hand and said, "Your task is to return to the Mediterranean economic circle and to control the Mediterranean trade power at all means."

"Your Majesty, where is Byzantium and Venice..."
Chapter completed!