The Ming Dynasty began from Sarhu

Chapter 845 Manila Peace Talks

While Li Wenlong was mining the ore for the "deadly bomb" on Kuyi Island, Spanish missionary Velasco led other members of the delegation and finally arrived in Manila, the European colonial outpost thousands of miles away.

Marilla has a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. The sea breeze blows, the palm trees rustle, and occasionally one or two Europeans can be seen sitting in chairs drinking coffee under the shade of the trees.

Velasco was not interested in the island's scenery; after all, this was not the first time the Spaniards had visited Manila.

"Gentlemen, my job is actually a missionary. The Lord is not interested in killing, so we need our own peace."

Manila's rock-paved streets were filled with people of all colors. Manila was an important supply port, where many merchant ships traveling between Europe and Asia would refuel and rest. Sailors would rest on land and relax in brothels run by the Dutch.

The island has a dense population, said to be over 300,000, so whether you are European or Asian, you can always meet your compatriots when walking here.

At the Governor-General's Palace in Manila, Velasco held his first round of negotiations with representatives of the Dutch East India Company. The Europeans' attitude was very clear. The British told Velasco directly:
"To be frank, your emperor, far away in Tianxin City, is taking a risk right now, a risk with no chance of success. If he cannot effectively control his army and those fanatics, disaster will befall your country."

Velasco couldn't help but interrupt and correct him, "The current emperor of Qi has no interest in war. He plans to implement reforms throughout the country, but his father and siblings don't support him. This is why I rushed to Manila to negotiate with you."

The British representative touched his rosacea, muttered a few words, and shrugged his shoulders.

"That's unimportant. That's your business. The reality is that your army has amassed 300,000 troops in the south, seriously threatening the normal operation of Far East trade. Are you planning to conquer the entire world like the barbaric Mongols?" Velasco explained hastily, "There are disagreements within the empire. The new emperor firmly believes in the importance of peaceful trade; he's not a warmongering tyrant. The Southern Expedition Corps is wavering and won't necessarily cross the ocean to attack Manila... In short, I'm here for peace, not war."

"What did your new emperor send you for? Simply to give a peace speech?"

"Of course not. His Majesty the Emperor hopes to obtain military assistance from the East India Company to counter those fanatical war hawks. In return, His Majesty the Emperor is willing to resume trade with all countries and respect your customs and culture."

Although the British kept their promise, the promise of resuming trade was too vague, and no one could predict what would happen in the future, even one day later.

The British representative asked tentatively:
"What assistance does your emperor want from the East India Company?"

Velasco said solemnly:
"Weapons, soldiers, and silver support are needed in large quantities."

The people from the East India Company looked at each other in bewilderment, and several British people couldn't help but gasp. There were such things in the world. However, for the sake of peace and to restore normal Far East trade, Europeans had to learn to endure.

"make a deal."

(End of this chapter)