Ming Zuo

"Portugal has always attached great importance to the friendship with the country of Xia. When we found out what His Highness needed, we made it our top priority. Finally, after hard and patient searching, we found what His Highness needed."

Shi Baoluo's expression was flattering and honored, and he felt that he could leave a good impression on Zuo Menggeng's heart.

But for everything behind it, Zuo Menggeng has no idea.

He smiled on the surface and said many words of thanks.In fact, I don't know what to call these philistine Portuguese in my heart.

What is the seed that Shi Paulo sent?

rubber.

When he first invaded Taiwan, Zuo Menggeng decided to take advantage of the local hot climate and introduce rubber plantation.

The importance of rubber is self-evident, an absolute strategic material.

But the origin of rubber is in Brazil, the territory of Portugal.

So Xia Guo sent an intention to buy Portugal.

The Portuguese are very puzzled about this purchase.

They did look for it, and found it easily.

But what is the use of this plant, Portugal has been pondering for a long time, but still can't figure it out.

But since Xia Guo specifically asked for it, it is obvious that this thing has important uses.

So the Portuguese held the item in their hands and did not sell it to Xia Guo.

Now that there are major national interests, the Portuguese will take it out and sell it to Xia Guo.

Zuo Menggeng knew it well, but he was also happy.

Anyway, rubber seeds arrived.

As long as it is planted and carefully cultivated, there will be no worries in the future.

How did Paul Shi know Zuo Menggeng's rich thoughts?
He was proud of it, and felt that he could get closer to Xia Guo with this.

Among other things, I will never be afraid of being bullied by Holland in the future.

"If you want to join the alliance, you can, and we welcome it. Hao Jing, you have to let it out."

click...

In a word, Shi Paulo was almost breathed out.

"Honorable Highness, what are you talking about? I'm a little... not quite... listening clearly."

"Hao Jing is China's territory, how can it be handed over to foreigners for management? Return it back to show your sincerity."

Paul Shi is in a hurry.

"We rented the Hao mirror, there is a contract..."

"We're not as stupid as Daming."

With just one sentence, Paul Shi was stunned speechless.

Everyone knows how the Portuguese got Macau in the first place.Paul Shi understood as soon as he heard it, Xia Guo was obsessed with the twists and turns.

I really don't understand, they are also Chinese, why is Xia Guo not easy to cheat?
But return Hao Jing, this... How can I agree to this?

Just when Paul Shi was thinking of some way to delay, Zuo Menggeng was rather domineering.

"Up to three years, if you don't take the initiative to return it, we will take the initiative to snatch it back. At that time, in terms of the state of war, everyone will be a prisoner."

Paul Shi felt cold all over his body, knowing that there was nothing to discuss.

He was a little confused.

Since Xia Guo took the initiative to extend the hand of friendship, why did he still shout and kill?

How did he know that sitting in front of him was an old goblin who had seen through the fog of history.

"One cent of China's territory cannot fall into the hands of others. It doesn't matter if it is snatched, rented, or cheated. This is the premise of the friendship between Xia and Portugal. Return Hao Jing , Not only can Xia Guo agree to the conditions you put forward, but it can even train troops for you. If it is really necessary, it is not impossible to participate in the war in the name of an ally."

After the big stick is swung, next is the sweet date.

There are two main requests from the Portuguese.

One is to establish a state-level diplomatic relationship with Xia Guo like the Netherlands.

Although the modern diplomatic system in Europe has not yet appeared, no one is stupid and understands what benefits the Netherlands can get.

Among other things, Xia's missions appeared in Europe in this way, established an embassy in Amsterdam, and recognized the independent status of the Netherlands.Then in Europe in the future, no one will dare to underestimate the Netherlands.

Don't think that in this era of underdeveloped transportation, China has little influence in Europe.

The shadow of Genghis Khan is still floating in the hearts of Europeans.

Europeans can't tell the difference between Mongols and Han people, but they have a unified name.

yellow peril.

If Portugal can be recognized by the Xia Kingdom and establish diplomatic relations, at least it has achieved recognized independence in terms of legal system.

The Portuguese's second request was to buy arms.

Times have changed, and the Portuguese firearms really helped Daming a lot.

Even now, the Franc cannon is synonymous with power in many people's minds.

But the appearance of Xia Guo reversed the balance between East and West in the field of firearms.

As long as they have seen Xia Guo's weapons, no one will be amazed by them.

If Portugal wants to resist Spanish aggression, sufficiently sophisticated and powerful weapons are obviously a necessity.

Zuo Menggeng made a counter-offer.

Returning the mirror can even help Portugal train the army.When the critical moment came, Xia Guo could even join the battle in person.

Shi Baoluo was a little skeptical about Xia Guo's participation in the war.

After all, Europe is so far away, Xia Guo may not be able to do it.

But training military personnel is very important.

Moreover, in today's world structure, Spain and Portugal, which first relied on colonization to make a fortune, are in decline.

Especially in Portugal, many overseas colonies have been robbed.

Portugal is worried about this, but there is no good way.

As a small country near the sea, if all overseas colonies are lost, the country may even go bankrupt.

But in the current situation in Europe, everyone is a dog, staring at Portugal's poor heritage.

Even if Portugal wants to find a big brother to be a bodyguard.

As the saying goes, rely on the mountain to fall, rely on everyone to run, rely on yourself...

I have to fall too.

At this time of panic, the big brother of the East issued a call of love.

Can you take it?
Accepted, the mirror is gone, but the country can keep it.

overseas colonies...

I don't know how this big brother has a temper?

If you don't answer, maybe the country will disappear immediately.

Just when Paul Shi was hesitating, Zuo Menggeng gave the second sweet date.

"After becoming an ally, the entire territory of the Xia Kingdom will be open to Portugal. Except for missionary work, there will be no restrictions on any commercial activities and individual commodities. Xia and Portugal can also authenticate each other, and entry and exit from each other's territory will be tax-free."

Nowadays, the poll tax is very heavy, and Western countries also count on it to make money.

Cancel head tax when entering and leaving Xia Kingdom, and do business casually...

Shi Baoluo was full of wit and decided to follow his heart.

"Thank you very much for Xia Guo's friendship. I believe that even His Royal Highness will be moved by your generosity."

When Shi Paulo came, what he got was carte blanche.

But for such a big matter as the return of Hao Jing, he was very wise not to make the decision alone.

Who said that Westerners don't need to be blamed for their officialdom?
He immediately sent people to go to Goa and asked Romario Menezes to make a decision.

Calculating the schedule, the people sent back should be able to catch up with the people from China.

When you return, you will get the authorization from the king and the cabinet.