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Looking at the faces full of hope downstairs.

Looking at them with eyes full of ardent admiration.

Li Yuanqing suddenly remembered the scene when Mustache stood on a high podium in Berlin, facing millions of cheering German warriors.

As Li Taibai said: "To be successful in life, you must have all the fun!"

However, Li Yuanqing was not carried away by this momentary morale.

History has proven countless times that those who have high ambitions but low power, even if they can get a temporary storm, are destined to be unable to persist to the end and can only become a stepping stone for others.

Although the dream is wonderful, at present, he must first stabilize the situation and balance the interests of all parties so that his Pan Pacific Trading Company can have a piece of land to take root, sprout, and grow.

After all, Western powers have been entrenched in Southeast Asia for hundreds of years.

In terms of navigation skills, naval combat experience, equipment, and basic lackey training, they are far beyond what Li Yuanqing can compete with at this time.

It’s OK to shine your sword, and it’s OK to make your own voice!

However, this must be done in a certain way, not only to balance the interests of the Western powers, but also to balance the interests of these Chinese businessmen.

Li Yuanqing took a deep breath from his cigar, slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, smiled and turned half sideways, looking at the people at the table: "Everyone, maybe what I just said was not clear enough! At this time, I

Let me reiterate again, my position, and that of the Ming Empire behind me, on many matters in Southeast Asia!"

Everyone at the table looked at Li Yuanqing one after another, not daring to miss even a single detail on Li Yuanqing's face.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "The Pan-Pacific Trading Company will be the official organization of our Ming Dynasty in Southeast Asia. This basic point will never be allowed to waver! However, this does not mean that the Pan-Pacific Trading Company

The company will monopolize the entire Ming Dynasty's trade routes to Southeast Asia. In fact, everyone knows that our Ming Dynasty has thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, hundreds of millions of people, and wealth that can almost dominate the entire world! If you want to monopolize everything in such a huge empire,

business, that’s almost impossible to achieve!”

Hearing Li Yuanqing's words, several people at the table suddenly had different expressions.

However, they are all understanding people, and no one will interrupt Li Yuanqing's thinking at this time. They are all quietly waiting for Li Yuanqing's next words.

Li Yuanqing took another puff of cigar and said: "In fact, you are all top experts in the field of maritime trade, and you are aware of many things. For example, piracy and smuggling are things that no country or government can prevent.

Yes! It’s the same for me, including the Ming Empire behind me. In the past, officials from various countries focused on cracking down on this kind of thing. But according to my experience, blindly cracking down doesn’t have a good effect!

"

"Everyone, I don't know if you have heard of it. In the ancient legends of our Ming Dynasty and China, there was once such a story about a sage! One year, there was a flood, and the earth was about to collapse. Everyone was just

They tried their best to block the flood, but the effect was extremely poor! Instead of weakening, the flood became more and more intense! Finally, a saint named Dayu was sent to the front line of flood control. He did not choose his predecessors

The method is to use blockage to treat floods, but choose dredging! It is to dredge the floods in the rivers and guide the main flow of water to the sea!"

Li Yuanqing said, looking at the people at the table with a smile.

Francisco, Peter, William Li, and Morientes were able to fulfill their duties as "brokers" largely because they knew Southeast Asia very well.

And because there are many Chinese businessmen in Southeast Asia and they are the main "porters" of wealth, understanding the Chinese and Chinese culture is also a very important job for them.

However, due to various reasons, it is impossible for them to have a deep understanding of China's political and economic system. But if they don't understand this classic story, then~ it only means that they are unqualified.

Li William, who is of Chinese descent, was the first to react, "General Li, are you telling the story of Dayu's flood control?"

"Haha. That's right! Your Excellency, William Li, is indeed an elite with our Chinese bloodline!"

Li Yuanqing smiled and praised Li William, and the boy also winked a little, which kept him from being left in the cold.

After all, talking about Chinese allusions to these white-haired monkeys is a bit boring, but with William Li taking over the conversation, it will be much easier later.

William Li was a little embarrassed, smiled coquettishly, and stopped talking.

Li Yuanqing smiled: "The core of this story is that it is better to open up than to block. This is also true when it comes to maritime trade between Southeast Asia and the Ming Dynasty. At least, I think so! Therefore, the Pan-Pacific Trading Company will not monopolize the Ming Dynasty to Southeast Asia.

The trade routes will also encourage and support capable Chinese businessmen to better participate in the maritime trade between Ming Dynasty and Southeast Asia! Our Pan Pacific Trading Company will provide these Chinese businessmen with services to the greatest extent possible.

Help, protect and support!”

As soon as Li Yuanqing said this, the crowd immediately exploded, and there was a lot of discussion.

These Chinese businessmen never dreamed of it!

Not only would Li Yuanqing not ban 'smuggling', but he would encourage and advocate such things to happen. This, this is really...

After hearing the discussion below, Li William grasped the core of the matter and said with some displeasure: "General Li, can I think so of your words? On the trade routes between Ming Dynasty and Southeast Asia, you only allow

Chinese businessmen are here to do this business, but we white people can’t participate in it? Isn’t this a monopoly in disguise?”

Francisco and Peter were also staring directly at Li Yuanqing, and Morientes next to them was also very nervous.

Of course he understands that once what Li Yuanqing said is released, there will be a blowout of wealth!

Although he is now controlled by Li Yuanqing, he still has Spanish blood after all, and he also wants the master behind him to participate in this matter and get a share of the pie!

Maybe, this matter can offset his mistakes in the battle of Executioner Jack!

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Your Excellency Li William, I think you may have misunderstood me! I did not say that you Westerners cannot participate in the maritime trade of the Ming Dynasty. But, you also know that the Ming Dynasty has a vast territory and terrain.

There are also great differences in various aspects such as complexity and humanities and customs! Especially there are many pirates along the coast. Because there may have been some misunderstandings that are not easy to explain before, they are very hostile to you Westerners! Of course, this

This is just my personal opinion! If you want to participate, as long as you can sign appropriate trade agreements with local governments and pay taxes. Personally, I am very willing to see such a competitive economic system emerge!"

'Grass!'

'This bastard!'

Francisco couldn't help but spit a few times in his heart.

This despicable yellow-haired monkey, does he want to play monkey tricks?

This is obviously to prevent Westerners like them from going to the Ming Dynasty! This is obviously to support the pirates of the Ming Dynasty in looting Western merchant ships!

As the Portuguese Governor in Malacca, Francisco can be said to be the highest official Portuguese ruler in East and Southeast Asia.

And because of Macau, he also knew some about the culture of the Ming Dynasty.

Of course he understands what those annoying Akito pirates will become once they get official authorization!

Even though their equipment is backward, they can't stand it anymore. They are as annoying as man-eating ants and piranhas! They can't be killed and can't be exterminated!

Even thinking about it, he could guess that once this matter takes shape, in the future, this golden maritime trade route will definitely become a nightmare for Westerners!

However, the products of the Ming Dynasty, whether it is tea, silk, or porcelain, are of the highest level in the world today, and are also popular products and luxury goods. As the official representative of the Ming Dynasty, Li Yuanqing, in this regard,

, he himself occupies absolute dominance.

Even if Francisco was very unhappy, it was difficult to find a reason to refute.

After all, isn’t this what they do in Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa, and the New World?

Peter was also thoughtful, and after a moment, he said: "Honorable General Li, I don't have much objection to this matter. This is your wise business way, and it is also your wise rights! However, I think

What you know is that if such a huge market is liberalized, how will you, Pan Pacific Trading Company, differentiate and differentiate the quality levels of goods?"

Li Yuanqing laughed loudly: "Your Excellency Peter, this is a very good question! This is also the core point I am going to explain to you! Letting go of sea trade does not mean there is no order! Everyone, you should know that in our Ming Dynasty, we have

There are so many factories and workshops of all kinds! These factories and workshops will produce countless types of commodities every year, and our Ming Dynasty only needs a small part. This makes a huge number of products appear.

What a waste!”

"But I also know clearly that in Europe, Southeast Asia, including the Indian Ocean, and Arabia, it is not just the nobles who love our Ming Dynasty's tea, silk, and porcelain very much. Many ordinary people also love this very much.

Even many low-end porcelains from the Ming Dynasty can become their heirlooms! Now, what we need to do is to change this situation!"

"At this time, I can take responsibility, and at the same time, it is also a solemn promise! Pan Pacific Trading Company's products will be the highest quality goods in the Ming Dynasty! Whether it is porcelain, tea, or silk! Of course, it also includes various products that are abundant in our Liao region.

Grow the world's top rare medicinal materials! All of these will be purchased from the official or large-scale guaranteed factories! As for those slightly lower-end products, leave them to our people of the Ming Dynasty! I believe they will use these

The matter was handled properly!"

The crowd of Chinese businessmen below also understood what Li Yuanqing meant, and couldn't help but burst into cheers!

Li Yuanqing's words were like opening a skylight for them and pointing them in the direction!

The most important thing is that this does not conflict with the affairs of Pan Pacific Trading Company at all, it completely complements each other!

Several people at the table were also deep in thought.

Li Yuanqing has almost thought everything through. Even if they want to refute, it is difficult to find a chance to refute!

At this time, William Li suddenly said: "General Li, I personally admire your plan very much! It can be said to be a genius plan! But------"

He suddenly changed the subject: "As far as I know, in the Ming Dynasty, especially in the southeastern coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty, the pirates headed by Nicholas Zheng monopolized most of the Ming Empire's trade routes to Southeast Asia.

I wonder if you have any concerns in this regard?"

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Chapter completed!