Chapter 661 Hello Manila!(1/2)
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In the evening, Li Yuanqing came to Wan'er's room to rest.
After a moment of affection, Wan'er leaned into Li Yuanqing's arms like a kitten.
Holding her slender waist that was as smooth as mutton-fat white jade, and smelling the most familiar fragrance in her hair, Li Yuanqing felt extremely relaxed physically and mentally. He smiled and said: "How do you feel these days? Are you feeling uncomfortable?
?”
Wan'er smiled: "It's okay, Master. Thank you for bringing me out this time. Originally, I thought that Liaohai was very big, but when I got here, I realized that it was even bigger than Liaohai.
many."
Li Yuanqing also smiled and played with Wan'er's little hand. Wan'er knowingly crossed her fingers in Li Yuanqing's big hand and entangled them tightly.
"Wan'er, actually. The planet we are on right now cannot be called the earth, but should be called a water ball. Because, on this planet, 70% of the world is covered by sea water."
"Ai?"
Wan'er couldn't help but was stunned, "Master, it can't be right? Although the sea is very big, I feel that our Ming Dynasty's territory should be larger, right? It only took us a few months to get from Changsheng Island to Nanyang.
If it’s from Changsheng Island to the southernmost tip of the Ming Dynasty, then, wouldn’t it take more than a year?”
Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing.
Although Wan'er was excellent in both arts and crafts, she was the most popular number one in Wuyu Pavilion at that time, and she was also familiar with history books. Unfortunately, the conditions of the times were limited. How could she be Li Yuanqing's opponent in this regard?
While playing with Wan'er's delicate plumpness, Li Yuanqing explained to Wan'er in detail what the real world looked like after the inheritance of China's "round sky and square earth".
Wan'er was already talented and intelligent. Within ten minutes, she had already understood and hurriedly said: "Sir, then~, then according to what you said, we are on a ball. Why, why won't we fall?
"
Li Yuanqing laughed loudly: "Well, let's talk about the issue of gravity. Everything has gravity. It is precisely because of the pull of the earth's gravity that the entire world will remain on a fixed orbit. However, specifically, we
Let’s talk about it next time. Wouldn’t it be a pity to waste this great time on this?”
At this time, Wan'er also felt that Li Yuanqing had rested from the "first battle", and her pretty face was already blushing. For a moment, she gently kissed Li Yuanqing's lips, and then slowly moved down.
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Looking at the most familiar pretty face in front of him and feeling the most familiar heat on her delicate white jade body, Li Yuanqing's mood became clearer and brighter.
Originally, he had always thought that Wan'er was too delicate. Many times, he was reluctant to use his strength for fear of breaking such a delicate porcelain doll.
But at this time, Li Yuanqing suddenly discovered that his Wan'er was not so delicate...
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At ten o'clock in the morning the next day, Li Yuanqing arrived at the Spanish Governor's Palace in Manila on time and held talks with the Spanish Governor in Manila, Valencia da Gama.
Although this era has begun to enter the era of giant ships and cannons, blood and violence are everywhere, and the entire Western powers are accelerating their plunder of the world's resources, the inherent world structure still has a certain stability.
The great powers have always been merciless in treating the indigenous people who own valuable land and minerals, almost to the point of exterminating them.
But~~ when dealing with civilized people of the same world, or when dealing with Li Yuanqing, a powerful general in the Eastern mysterious empire, then~ they would never dare to act recklessly without losing etiquette.
Mysterious~, to a certain extent, also represents power.
Not to mention, there is the precedent of Zheng He's voyages to the West and the active Han pirates in the surrounding areas.
Varun da Gama is about in his early fifties this year. He already has a full head of silver hair. He looks a bit old. It is obvious at a glance that he has been associated with the sea for most of his life.
However, although his body is old, his eyes are extremely sharp.
It can be seen that this is a pioneer colonist with experience, experience and firm willpower.
Li Yuanqing had almost no understanding of Spanish, and Joseph did know a little bit, but he was only half-assed. To be more reliable, Li Yuanqing found a translator who was proficient in Spanish from the local Chinese, and together with Joseph, he took on this task.
Translation of the meeting.
"Honorable General Lee, I am deeply honored by your arrival! You know, during my ten years as Governor of Manila, you and your fleet are the first batch of official Ming Empire ships to come to Manila.
Team! For your arrival, on behalf of all Spaniards in Manila and Xiaofei, I warmly welcome you!"
Varun da Gama was very polite and even opened his arms exaggeratedly, as if he wanted to hug Li Yuanqing.
Hearing the translation reached his ears, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile: "Your Excellency Valencia da Gama, I am deeply honored to have such a friendly attitude from you! I, the Ming Dynasty, as a close neighbor of Manila, am also a friendly neighbor.
, I have been paying attention to the development of Manila. Especially after you Spaniards took over Manila, various undertakings in Manila have taken off significantly..."
After some polite formula, Varun da Gama also looked at Li Yuanqing with a smile and turned the topic to the topic: "Honorable General Li, I know that you have brought the rich products of the Ming Empire this time, but I don't know.
How much goods do you want to throw out in Manila? I think these businessmen in Manila are very happy to eat all your goods!"
He emphasized the pronunciation of the word "all".
Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile when he heard the translation coming.
This bastard old guy has quite an appetite! He has a good plan.
In the past, because of the official Ming Dynasty, there was no trade route to Nanyang. For example, the "Three Treasures" of the Ming Dynasty, that is, porcelain, silk, and tea, these products were basically spread to Nanyang through private channels.
But private channels must have strong limitations. In other words, even if they have money, it will be difficult for them to obtain the most advantageous resources.
And even though he, Li Yuanqing, is a 'pseudo-official', with Li Yuanqing's financial resources and reputation, he is obviously incomparable to those maritime merchants and pirates.
According to the shrewdness of an "old guy" like Varun da Gama, even if he thought with his buttocks, he could guess that the goods Li Yuanqing brought this time were definitely not low-grade.
And as long as he can eat all these goods, he will be able to monopolize the entire Nanyang region and the goods resources from the Ming Dynasty in East Asia in a short period of time.
After that, doesn’t he have the final say on the price?
But how could Li Yuanqing let him succeed?
Are you trying to fool a kid?
Li Yuanqing took a sip of coffee from Africa and said with a smile: "Your Excellency the Governor, I can't say much about this matter now! You know, the goods this time are not only official, but also...
There are many distinguished businessmen in our Ming Dynasty, so we still have to analyze specific things in detail and let the market speak for itself!"
When he heard Li Yuanqing's words being conveyed by the translator, Varun da Gama couldn't help but be stunned. For a moment, he laughed dryly with a "hehehe".
Only then did he realize that the young general Akito in front of him was far less easy to get along with than his age!
"That's the same truth. So, distinguished General Li, let's let the market speak for itself!"
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After more than an hour of simple talks, Li Yuanqing represented Ming Dynasty and Varun da Gama represented Spain. The two parties signed a simple free trade agreement.
With this piece of paper, Li Yuanqing's fleet has the legal right to do business in Manila. Of course, this will have to pay taxes to the Spanish Governor's Palace.
What is a little regrettable is that there is still rain today, and it is pouring. It is still a little difficult to open the dock and allow trading.
Valencia da Gama also had the inherent arrogance and stubbornness of the Spaniards. After the agreement was signed, he did not invite Li Yuanqing to dinner, but only sent a few followers to arrange the opening of the dock transaction. He disappeared without a trace.
Li Yuanqing was not given a place to stay.
In this aspect, it is far different from Li Yuanqing's treatment in Macau.
Regarding this, Li Yuanqing was not angry. The old Spanish dog who had already passed his anger actually dared to be rampant at this time. Later~~, there would be times when he would cry!
However, at this time, the journey had just begun and they had just arrived at the first stop in Nanyang. Li Yuanqing was not in a hurry and started to fight with these Spanish dogs.
Several large hotels were booked near the dock, and Li Yuanqing also placed his "temporary headquarters" on the shore.
After a brief lunch, Li Yuanqing took Niu Gensheng, Joseph and 300 soldiers to the dock to inspect the situation.
Not surprisingly, because of the rain, even though trading was open, the news had not yet spread completely. The dock was a bit deserted, with few merchants coming.
Even those who come here are basically Chinese.
After walking around here, Li Yuanqing was no longer interested. Thinking about it with his buttocks, Li Yuanqing could guess that this must be the old dog Varun da Gama, trying to intimidate him.
Li Yuanqing was too lazy to ink any more on the dock, so he took Niu Gensheng, Joseph and three hundred soldiers to stroll around the streets on the dock to experience the exotic customs.
In the inherent consciousness of many people, the Age of Discovery began in the 16th century, which is quite good.
However, the sixteenth century did not begin in the 1600s, but in the 1500s.
At this time, it was the sixth year of Tianqi, which was 166 years.
In other words, at this time, the colonial vanguard of the Western powers had lasted for more than a hundred years!
More than a hundred years later, it’s shocking to think about it!
Fortunately, because of the inherent power of the Ming Dynasty, these mad dogs did not dare to extend their dirty paws to the land of the Ming Dynasty for a while!
At this time, more than a hundred years had passed since Manila became a Spanish colony.
Regardless of style or architecture, surrounding the Manila River, it is full of multi-element colors. Although it is a bit dilapidated, it can still be considered prosperous.
The pier was basically built around the bend of the Manila River and was very spacious. Li Yuanqing originally wanted to take a quick look at it on horseback, but after thinking about it, he gave up the idea and walked instead.
After all, at times like this, it's better to keep a low profile.
But after all, walking is far worse than riding a horse. The main reason is that the dock is too big. After walking for a while, Li Yuanqing became a little tired, and happened to see a lively and noisy tavern in front of him.
Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile: "Young men, today we are going to do something for the public good! Let's go! Follow me and have a taste of the wine of these white-haired devils!"
To be continued...