Since the Zhongji Palace, a plug-in organization, was tortured by Emperor Chongzhen, the world has been shrouded under an invisible pair of black hands.

For example, the Mughals, the European continent, and the Ottoman Empire, two words are vaguely written in the Ming Dynasty.

Now the Ming Dynasty has truly achieved the cultural and sports education. There is no need to say much about the Royal College and Imperial College, as well as the Beijing University and the perfect social sciences, county schools and government schools. It is definitely the world's number one educational power.

As for the physical aspect, if the Ming Empire, which can bring out one or two million elite horsemen at any time, is the second, anyone must consider the risk of becoming the first.

Not to mention that the Ming Dynasty has served as the only arms dealer in the whole world. Daming is the great and bright profession. Dare to say that this profession is not bright, basically all of them have been buried or sent to the seabed to feed fish.

In fact, the Ming Dynasty is not only drawing blood from Europe, but also drawing blood from the whole world to replenish itself, which not only did not suffer much losses during the Little Ice Age, but also felt a little prosperous.

This is also the only feasible solution that Emperor Chongzhen could think of.

A few simple words in the Little Ice Age caused in the original history that the population of more than 100 million of the entire Ming Dynasty disappeared indirectly or directly, and the last Han Dynasty was destroyed.

If you want to survive, you can rely solely on the Ming Dynasty to make blood, but it is more cost-effective to let others die than to draw blood from the whole world to replenish yourself.

It was under the guidance of this great idea that Li Chengyan basically agreed to Cohen’s request, but he never mentioned when to trade.

Furious but helpless Cohen found Li Chengyan again and again, intending to ask when Daming planned to start real trade negotiations.

Li Chengyan's attitude was as good as ever: "Cohen, my brother, since he has come to the Ming Dynasty, we have to take a good look at the mountains and rivers of all parts of the Ming Dynasty."

Pointing to the teacup on the table, Li Chengyan smiled and said, "Look, this is the good tea given by His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. After soaking it, you will have a fragrance on your lips and teeth. It is really a rare top-quality product."

Cohen forced a smile on his face and said, "This tea is indeed excellent. I believe that after being shipped to Europe, the royal nobles who will be popular in various countries will be able to make us a big profit."

Li Chengyan shook his head and said, "Brother Coen, this is tribute tea. The yield in the world is only so much, and only the palace can have this tea. No matter how much tea produced on the same tea tree is, it is not allowed to be called tribute tea, otherwise it would be a crime of great disrespect."

Seeing Cohen nodding to express his understanding, Li Chengyan was immediately led to the tea leaves by Li: "What does Brother Li mean?"

Li Chengyan said with a smile: "Although those teas cannot be called tribute tea, they do not affect its quality at all, right? This kind of royal special quality and taste can naturally not be the same as previous teas. It is also necessary to be more expensive, right?"

Cohen nodded and said, "No, it's worth it. I just don't know how much money Brother Li thought he should sell?"

Li Chengyan took a sip and smiled: "One liang of gold and one liang of tea, this should be a very fair price."

With a puff, Cohen sprayed out the tea in his mouth and exclaimed: "Why don't you go and grab it?"

Li Chengyan glanced at Cohen and thought to himself that he was indeed a barbarian.

What is this? This is tribute tea, this is taste, this is life, this is enjoyment, and the value of tribute tea is measured by its value? Superficial!

Besides, how can you buy this thing if you have money? It’s the same thing as the Fushou Paste. Because there is no other company outside that can produce that quality, Daming hopes that the price will be as much as it will be.

The price of this tribute tea is naturally the same. If it were the noble officials and wealthy people of the Ming Dynasty, this tribute tea is not only one or two taels of gold, but even if it is ten times more expensive, it is definitely not easy to say whether it is offered or drunk after buying it.

Another biggest problem is that we are serious business, faster than grabbing money!

With a hint of displeasure on his face, Li Chengyan said, "Cohen, my good brother, I tell you, this is a tribute tea, a good thing you can't buy in the whole world.

In addition, the value of this tribute tea is far more valuable than that of the arms. Even in order to ensure that these teas can be transported safely to Europe, our Ming Dynasty will send warships to escort, you know?"

I understand, is it a match for sales? If you don’t buy your broken tea, you won’t sell arms, right? As for the nonsense of escort, I don’t need to say more. Just borrow my two Ming merchant ship flags!

After cursing in my heart for a long time, Cohen spoke again: "Brother Li said it well. This kind of precious good thing should be sold at a higher price. I can make the decision to estimate 300 kilograms first, and then add orders according to the situation."

Li Chengyan then nodded with a smile and said, "Brother Coen is so happy. By the way, the Ministry of War has agreed to the transaction of 20,000 muskets you proposed before. As for the transaction of artillery, there are some problems."

Cohen frowned and said, "Architecture? What's the problem?"

The musket transaction can be reached within Cohen’s expectations, and it is unexpected that problems with the cannon transaction.

Li Chengyan said: "As a responsible world power, my Daming sold muskets because of your friendship. As for artillery, a weapon that can affect regional balance, once it is sold, I am afraid that many countries in Europe will protest against our Daming?"

Cohen doubted whether he heard it wrong. Why didn't he consider the influence when the Ming Dynasty massacred in Luzon and Java? Why didn't he consider the influence when selling arms to the Holy Roman Empire?

What is the so-called impact on consideration now? Is it because I disliked the low price I gave or why?

Before Cohen could figure out the joint, Li Chengyan continued: "In order to avoid misunderstandings among European countries and to avoid the image of our Ming Dynasty, the first batch of artillery will be disassembled and transported to the Suez Canal in the name of agricultural tools. Then Mr. Cohen needs to find a way to transport it back to Europe through the Suez Canal."

Cohen said calmly: "So, our East India Company's merchant ships also need to pay pass-through tariffs through the Suez Canal, right?"

Li Chengyan said for granted: "This is natural. Our Ming Dynasty merchant ships need to pay tariffs when passing through the Suez Canal, and the East India Company merchant ships also need to pay.

In addition, in order for this batch of agricultural tools to be transported to Europe safely, it is absolutely not allowed to be transported to Europe through the Cape of Good Hope, so as not to cause ulterior motives to pose a threat to our Ming Dynasty South China Sea Fleet.”

Is Cohen's shamelessness about Li Chengyan, what does it have to do with the farmers? Is it that Cohen has to force the East India Company's merchant ship to walk the Suez Canal just to charge an additional crossing fee?

As for what to say to prevent someone from posing a threat to the South China Sea Fleet when they are tied, even a three-year-old child will not believe this nonsense!

The entire African continent is now active in the South China Sea Fleet and the Ming soldiers they transported over. The British have long withdrawn their power and are now in a group of Europe. Who can care about Africa?

The only ones who have business dealing with the South China Sea Fleet in Africa are probably the East India Company and the British John Company.

The question is, these two companies are constantly capturing those black slaves and selling them to the South China Sea Fleet for silver. How could they go to trouble the South China Sea Fleet? They are full of food?

But no matter how much I don't believe this nonsense, Cohen had to pinch his nose and recognize it.

Now all European countries, big and small, are waiting for them to bring back a batch of Ming dynasty arms. Otherwise, with the aggressive offensive of the Holy Roman Empire, I am afraid that everyone will destroy the country in a few years!

Cohen, whose heart was bleeding but had no expression on his face, nodded reluctantly and responded: "Of course, this batch of farm tools will be transported to Europe through the Suez Canal.

As for East India Company, it is a good company that loves peace and abides by laws and regulations. Naturally, it will not evade taxes, and there will be no shortage of tariffs that should be paid. Now, can we talk about the number and delivery time of the first batch of artillery artillery?"

Li Chengyan called out again and said, "Brother Coen, don't worry. Since the most critical problems have been solved, are the remaining small problems still problems?

Let's do this. I will take you to the Royal Hunting Ground to hunt tomorrow. This is the grace I specially asked for from His Majesty the Emperor. If you hadn't come to the Ming Dynasty, I would probably not have the opportunity. Speaking of which, I would have benefited from you."

Cohen was anxious, and there was no mood to hunt: "No, my brother, you must know that my country is now fighting against the Germanic barbarians, and many countries in Europe are now involved in this war.

Now, we urgently need the artillery of the Ming Dynasty to deal with the German barbarians. Please see from our friendship, we must make sure to promote this transaction as soon as possible. The question of silver is easy to talk about."

Gripping his teeth, Cohen took out a few pieces of paper from his arms, put them on the table in front of him, and pushed them in the direction of Li Chengyan: "This is the favor I give you. Yes, it is a favor.

This is a ten tael of stagnant banknote that I spent a lot of money to exchange for. I heard that I could exchange it for 100,000 taels of silver. I believe it is a great fortune."

Li Chengyan said with a smile: "What are Brother Coen doing? Where do we still need these things in our friendship? Don't worry about the transaction. I will definitely work hard to make sure that the goods will be shipped as soon as possible.

Even if you are not satisfied with something, you can ask. I can give you feedback to the Royal Academy and urge them to improve."

Although they talked about their friendship, the Chongzhen Baochao on the table disappeared, probably because it had disappeared out of thin air.

After pondering for a while, Li Chengyan said: "In the first phase of the transaction, there will be a hundred sets of agricultural tools loaded on ships, and the ocean caravan of the Ministry of Revenue will be transported to the Suez Canal. The East China Sea Fleet will protect the entire journey to ensure safety.

After arriving at the Suez Canal, your fleet needs to unload the goods there and onto your ship. After crossing the Suez Canal, you will be responsible for all the problems, and the Ming Dynasty will no longer participate.

These are the biggest conditions I can win for you. If you want more, it will be useless even if you give me more Chongzhen Baobao money."

Seeing that Li Chengyan had already said this, Cohen said, "Since that's the case, I'll thank Brother Li. But when can these farm tools be loaded on ships? When can they set sail? I'd better have time to prepare."

Li Chengyan smiled and said, "Don't worry, this batch of agricultural tools will have to wait for a while from mobilization to loading the ship. It is expected that it can be loaded from Tianjin Port in half a month.

So, I say that the statement we went hunting tomorrow is not really a joke with you. It’s just waiting for this batch of equipment to be mobilized before the equipment is mobilized and loaded. No matter how anxious you are, it’s useless, right?”

Cohen suddenly felt a little sorry for the 100,000-yuan Chongzhen Baochao.

Seeing this, the Ming Dynasty had already started to mobilize these equipment, and even the day of setting sail was set. I didn’t need to spend this 100,000 yuan to give me a “feeling”!

But then he thought about it and Cohen felt relieved again.

After giving out the 100,000 yuan, I felt much more at ease. At least I had a clear time. It was hard to say whether to make or lose money.

After calming down, Cohen offered his farewell to Li Chengyan. However, Li Chengyan smiled and took a small jar and pushed it in front of Cohen: "This is the tribute tea we drank today. I specially left some for you. You can take it back and taste it well, which is my wish."

When Cohen took the can of tea, his heart was bleeding, so it was not good to drink. It would probably cost hundreds of silver coins in one sip. Even the most garbage tea leaves were filled with a sweetness of gold and silver!

Emperor Chongzhen, who received the reward from Li Chengyan, was generous and generous. He rewarded Li Chengyan with a 100,000 yuan of Chongzhen treasure money directly. It was not the money he had in his hands, and it was no big deal to use it as a favor.

What Emperor Chongzhen is more concerned about now is what the situation is like on Mughal.

Before, Shashua's mental retarded had been killed by Daroschicho and Ozerab. Now the entire Mughal side is in chaos. Will one of Daroschicho and Ozerab win in the end and then reunify the entire Mughal.

For the Ming Dynasty, the advantage is that it only needs to face one enemy, and the disadvantage is also obvious. Whether it is Daroschicho or Ozelanbu, countries that were unified after the war are often extremely resilient. If they want to push the ball to the right, it will probably be a bit difficult.

Of course, it is just a bit difficult. For the Ming Dynasty, as long as the army gathers and pushes it flat, it is nothing more than a matter of time.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen ordered: "Tell me about the British Duke Zhang Zhiji."
Chapter completed!