Chapter 54 The helplessness of Chinese merchants
As a tourist city in later generations, Weigan naturally owns many luxurious hotels, but Weigan City in the 17th century does not have these magnificent buildings at this moment.
Walking on the streets of Weigan and looking at this exotic building, Liu Yu was also pleasing to the eye.
I have to say that the cities created by the Spanish do have a touch of European atmosphere.
At the same time, the gathering of merchants from various countries in Southeast Asia has integrated the tones of different cultures into Weigan City, making Weigan City unique compared to many cities of the same period.
Suyuan Building,
The most Chinese restaurant in Weigan,
On this day, the entire restaurant was booked.
On both sides of the restaurant's street, many servants were busy, and many rich and well-dressed businessmen were politely welcomed into the Suyuan Building with invitations.
Although the time has not arrived,
But the entire Suyuan Building was already full of people.
In the restaurant, when the rich and well-dressed businessmen saw each other, they politely greeted each other,
But there was a hint of anxiety and hesitation in the laughter.
Because everyone knows that there are many relationships with today's banquets, and it can even determine the future life and death of everyone present.
"Yo, Mr. Su,"
"Keep yourselves,"
With the shouts of the servants downstairs,
In an instant, the entire restaurant became silent.
Everyone looked outside the restaurant with breath holding their breath, and with the sound of footsteps, everyone's hearts also rose to their throats.
I saw a man in a gorgeous robe walking up gracefully.
Everyone was about to get up to greet him,
I saw another man walking up behind him.
The man was wearing exquisite armor and a long sword on his waist. He walked with a hint of confidence and calmness. His bright eyes were looking at the wealthy businessman present.
"Well," Liu Yu was also shocked when he saw everyone in the restaurant.
The people in front of them were all wearing exquisite long clothes, some with han hair, and some with hats with long money rat braids behind their heads.
Seeing this, Liu Yu smiled knowingly.
"The villain greets the Marquis of Zhongyong and the commander of Huben Town." A middle-aged man who looked like a shopkeeper gave a big gift to Liu Yu.
Looking at Su Langqing's smile, Liu Yu naturally knew what was going on in front of him.
The eyes glanced around and looked at the reactions of everyone present.
The merchants present were startled by this sudden scene.
Some people are surprised, some are indifferent, and some are helpless and embarrassed,
However, his expression returned to his original state in an instant, and he saluted Liu Yu one after another.
Naturally, Liu Yu did not put on any airs, bowed to the merchants present with a smile, and then sat down.
"Since you are treating guests, all the wealthy Tang people and merchants in Weigan City are here. Please forgive me if you have any inappropriate reception." Su Langqing politely saluted everyone.
“Where, where,”
"The Su family restaurant is famous in Nanyang, and it is really one of the most outstanding people in Nanyang Tang people." Everyone said one after another.
However, the eyes of more people present still focused on Liu Yu.
Everyone was also shocked when they looked at the young marquis in front of them.
"Since it's a banquet, let's serve the dishes first. My Su restaurant is still a bit good." Su Langqing waved and ordered the servants to serve the dishes.
All kinds of delicacies were brought up by the servants.
Looking at the steaming delicacies, everyone had no appetite. They looked at me and I looked at you, and finally they stared at Liu Yu at the same time.
Liu Yu was not polite, so he picked up the chopsticks and started to have a feast.
From time to time, he raised his glass and drank with Su Langqing.
Seeing this scene, the merchants present felt relieved.
I also started to raise my glass and drink together.
The atmosphere of the whole banquet was attracted by the delicacies for a while, so everyone naturally raised their glasses frequently.
Some Chinese businessmen even took the initiative to toast Liu Yu, and Liu Yu often returned to drink.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors, everyone's faces were slightly rosy.
Until now, the whole banquet is still normal.
But no one knows that this is just an overture, and the real drama is still to come.
Therefore, although everyone raised their glasses frequently, they actually didn't drink much. After all, everyone still has to face the subsequent events with a clear mind.
"Sir, this is the boss of Wang Liwang of Wang family, from Foshan, Guangdong, and mainly sells silk and porcelain in Luzon."
"This is the owner of ship Zhao, from Quanzhou, Fujian. He owns dozens of merchant ships of all sizes and sizes, mainly trafficking in porcelain, silk, and wood."
"This is Boss Zhang, and he owns the neighborhood of Lavag and even half of the Tang people in Weigan, who live in the local Tang people in Weigan Chamber of Commerce. "
Su Langqing introduced Liu Yu one by one.
These are all Chinese business giants in Nanyang. Although they are far inferior to those Luzon Chinese businessmen who were powerful in the past, Weigan is also a top figure today.
Liu Yu was not vague and clasped his fists to show off.
Several Chinese businessmen who were called by Su Langqing stood up to salute.
In fact, for these Chinese businessmen, staying in Weigan is helpless.
When the Spaniards evacuated Vigan, they planned to follow the Spaniards to Lavague,
After all, Lavag is safer than Vigan.
In addition, the Spaniards were too alert to Luzon Chinese merchants, so it was good that they did not use any knives to Weigan Chinese merchants.
Naturally, Luzon Chinese merchants followed the Spanish to Lavague.
But the extremely alert Chinese merchants from Luzon quietly sailed back to Weigan at the last moment.
The previous massacres made these Luzon Chinese merchants feel scared of the Spanish.
If the Spanish went to Lavague with the Ming army or pirates at this moment, they would inevitably be killed by these Spanish people as fat sheep.
After all, it has happened too many times in history.
Of course, even if they draw a clear line with the Ming army and follow the Spaniards to Lavague or Manila, their fate will not be much better.
When the Chinese rebelled and attacked Manila,
Some Chinese businessmen believed the nonsense of the Spanish and took money and family to Manila for refuge, thinking that they could not lose both people and money.
Little did they know that after the Chinese rebellion was suppressed, the Chinese merchants who fled into Manila were immediately chopped off by the Spanish who turned against each other.
Chinese businessmen who knew these Chinese in Luzon had to prepare for their future.
Instead of going to Lavague to tie his life to the Spanish sword, it is better to stay in Vigan and wait for the arrival of the Ming army.
After all, they are all compatriots, so it is better to talk to than the Spanish.
So shortly after boarding the ship and leaving the port, these Chinese merchants quietly returned to Weigan on the grounds that the ships were in water. The local Yiluoke officials in Weigan were not able to say anything, so they accused them of staying.
When the Ming army entered the city, these Chinese businessmen who stayed in Weigan also had extremely ups and downs in their hearts.
When they quietly drove back to Weigan, there was no way out.
In Rawag and Manila's relatives had been controlled by the Spanish and were all imprisoned.
If the Ming army was really defeated,
Then it will be a complete liquidation for the people of Luzon and Tang dynasties.
It can be said that the life and death of the Luzon Tang people in these cities is just a matter of the Spanish.
Chapter completed!