My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 871 Dream Lover

The negotiations between Zhu Zhanhe and the top management of Venice were relatively smooth. Although the two sides had some differences on some matters, they generally reached an agreement.

It was also during this period that Zhu Zhanhe, on behalf of the Han Dynasty, signed many contracts with various forces in Venice, most of which were commercial contracts, such as the treatment of merchants from the two countries in each other's countries, the tax rates for imports and exports of goods, etc.

In addition, Zhu Zhanhe also signed separate contracts with the families behind the governor and his wife in his private capacity. In fact, he handed over some Han products to the family behind the governor and his wife to expand their financial resources and influence.

After all, in a commercial federation like Venice, wealth means a person's identity and status. Expanding the influence of the governor and his wife is also beneficial and harmless to the big man.

These contracts signed by Zhu Zhanhe are tantamount to a lot of money for the Venetians. After all, everyone knows that as long as they can get the Han's goods, they will not worry about lack of sales, so Zhu Zhanhe is in their eyes. Here, he is almost like the God of Wealth, which also made Zhu Zhanhe's reputation rise rapidly in a short period of time.

In the past, Venetians welcomed Zhu Zhanhe because he was the prince of the Han Dynasty, but now people welcome him because his words can change the fate of a person or even a family, so Venetians are also rushing to fawn over him. .

Zhu Zhanhe was spreading money in the city of Venice, and Helen was not idle either. In her own name, she convened many gatherings of ladies in the city. At the gatherings, she not only told about her experiences in the Han Dynasty, but also told some unique things about the Han Dynasty. Luxuries were given to these ladies.

Moreover, the themes of these gatherings are also very varied, such as tea art-themed gatherings, perfume-themed gatherings, etc. Through these gatherings, Han culture and products can slowly penetrate into the upper class of Venice. This will strengthen cultural exchanges between Han Dynasty and Venice.

Don't underestimate the influence of these noble ladies. As the most prosperous commercial city in Europe, Venice has a strong influence throughout Europe. The nobles in the city also marry various parties in Europe. Behind these noble ladies, almost all There is a very powerful family.

Through the hands of these ladies, the culture and products of the Han Dynasty can be spread to Europe, making it easier for Europe to accept the products and culture of the Han Dynasty.

If the Han Dynasty really sends troops into Europe in the future, maybe there will be people who like the Han culture to raise flags to welcome the Han army.

Perhaps the above statement may be a bit exaggerated, but it can at least reduce the resistance of some people and facilitate the Han Dynasty to better control Europe. There is no doubt about this.

Of course, Helen didn't know the significance of what she did. She simply wanted to introduce Dahan's culture and lifestyle to Venice, so that Dahan and Venice could better understand each other and facilitate future cooperation.

In these gatherings, Helen could not help but tell the story of how she came to Dahan after being captured by the Ottomans, and how she met Zhu Zhanhe. This was also the favorite gossip of ladies.

So taking this opportunity, Helen took out the book she had written, had several copies copied and given to several close friends. As a result, the book's popularity far exceeded Helen's imagination.

At first, this book was only circulated among some noble ladies, but soon some young men and women of the nobility also began to be interested in this book, especially those who once admired Helen, and wanted to know what Helen had been through over the years.

Therefore, many people rushed to borrow and copy the books that Helen sent out. Later, someone saw business opportunities in them and simply hired a group of people to copy the books and sell them, which also allowed more people to see them. Helen's book.

This book not only records Helen's experience after being captured by the Ottomans, but also describes in detail the acquaintance and love between her and Zhu Zhanhe.

The romantic love story of a princess in distress and a foreign prince is already very attractive, not to mention that the two protagonists, Zhu Zhanhe and Helen, are in Venice.

So as time went by, Helen's book caused a huge sensation in Venice. Not only the nobles were reading it, but even some literate commoners were rushing to buy it.

"Something's wrong!"

Zhu Zhanhe returned to the residence of the Governor's Mansion and said immediately when he saw Helen. "What's wrong?"

Helen heard this and asked curiously.

"I just attended a party. It was organized by people from the parliament. It was originally attended by some men. But in the middle of the party, many aristocratic women suddenly came in and stared at me. It made me confused. People feel uncomfortable all over.”

At the end of the sentence, Zhu Zhanhe trembled all over and seemed a little scared.

In fact, he was being very polite when he said he was uncomfortable. The way those women looked at him was nakedly provocative, and even a little bold, as if they wanted to take off his clothes with their eyes.

To be honest, this is the first time that Zhu Zhanhe has encountered such a situation. Whether it is the Ming Dynasty or the Han Dynasty, women are taught to be more reserved and gentle. Even if they meet a man they like, they dare not show it. Too much I'm afraid my face will turn red with embarrassment after just one look. How can I be as bold as the women here in Venice?

"Giggle~, husband, I'm afraid you don't know yet, but now you are our Venetian girl's dream lover!"

Unexpectedly, Helen covered her mouth and laughed after hearing this.

"What do you mean, do you know the inside story?"

Zhu Zhanhe immediately realized the problem and asked Helen immediately.

"Of course I know, it's all because of the book I wrote. After reading that book, many people are very interested in the story of how I met and fell in love with my husband, especially some girls who were pregnant with their youth, and they are even more interested in you. His Highness the Crown Prince is so talented and handsome that he admires you very much, so he went to the party just to take one more look at you!"

Helen explained with another smile.

"After a long time of doing this, it turns out it was you who caused the trouble!"

Zhu Zhanhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard this, but it wasn't surprising when he thought about it. In the popular romance novels of later generations, the male protagonists can get a lot of female fans, not to mention that the male protagonist in his book is real, so those It's no wonder that noble women are crazy about him.

"If you are interested, husband, how about I help you select a few women in Venice to take back with you?"

Helen suddenly rolled her eyes and suggested to Zhu Zhanhe, half jokingly and half seriously, that it would definitely be a good thing for Venice if there were more concubines from Venice in the palace of the Han Dynasty.

"No need, the three of you are enough. I don't want to have a headache due to too many women."

Zhu Zhanhe refused without thinking. Chang Sining, Sun Ruowei and Helen just formed a three-legged situation, so Zhu Zhanhe's harem was quite stable. If there was one more person, I'm afraid this stable situation would be It will be broken and he will have a headache.

(End of this chapter)