Jelan Cham.

The cold north wind blew, and Claire tightened his windbreaker. Rhode stood beside him and described his experiences in Qingzhou one by one.

"Overall, the development of the fief of the King of Qi was somewhat abnormal. They had a strong military-industrial foundation, but the people's livelihood industry was far behind Europe. The people of Qingzhou were more civilized than other places, but they were also unable to compare with Europe." Rhodes recalled his experience in Qingzhou.

Claire frowned, "This King of Qi was born for war. He devoted too much money to war but ignored the foundation of a country. On the contrary, we in the Netherlands invested too much money to social welfare and people's livelihood but ignored the threat of war, which led to the current dilemma."

"In this way, we can really complement each other." Rhodes mocked himself: "But do we really have to agree to the request of King Qi to withdraw from the army of Relanzha? In this way, our merchant ships are equivalent to losing their protected children."

After Rhode talked about the negotiation process and the subsequent inspection of Qingzhou, Claire's expression became relaxed. He said to Rhode: "Rhode, you are still suitable to be a businessman rather than a politician. This King of Qi is very unusual. This is just his negotiating and conspiracy. Now he is just testing our reactions with the minimum limit. If he really doesn't leave us any room, he will not continue to waste time with you."

Rhodes was stunned for a moment. He was just an employee of the Dutch trading company. The Dutch ambassador's identity was just for convenience of dealing with surrounding countries. He shrugged and asked, "I don't think so. This King of Qi is very tough."

"The side in the advantage will always be tough, but I think it is necessary to make a final attempt. We are all nobles and may have something in common." Claire laughed, "Let's do it, let's go to Dengzhou again. Whether we can talk about success depends on this time."

Rhodes sighed, "Sir Earl, why do we have to negotiate with them? Perhaps we will lose nothing through war."

"No, you are wrong, we will lose more." Claire's eyes were deep. He looked at Sakai holding a medley under the city and said: "The ambitions of Japan are expanding day by day. The beast we raise will eventually swallow ourselves. Now the British tentacles are also extending to East Asia. The British are too strong. Our fleet is not an opponent, so we need an ally more."

Rhode nodded and said, "Since that's the case, I hope God can give us good luck this time."

After saying that, Rhodes went down from the Chief Office and arrived in the city.

"Ambassador Rhodes, what's going on? We can't wait." Sakai licked his lips, and a dangerous light flashed in his slender triangle eyes.

Rhodes said: "We have no plan to go to war with King Qi, and this King Qi is very powerful."

Sakai's eyes turned, "So you are ready to continue negotiations? This is a stupid decision."

"Please note your words, Sakai, we paid a lot of money to hire you not to get you involved in our decisions." Rhodes's words contained a strong warning.

Like Claire, they all felt Sakai trying to interfere with their decision in East Asia, and behind this, the shadow of Yamada Nobunaga was looming. They always hoped that the Dutch and the Oyu Kingdom would go to war.

Perhaps Claire is right, they should be more wary of Japan's expansion ambitions.

After two days of preparation, Claire led the fleet to head north again. Seven days later, they arrived again at the outer sea of ​​Dengzhou City.

Qingzhou.

After the New Year, the government office quickly re-operated. In fact, due to the lack of entertainment activities, the New Year atmosphere in the Great Yu Kingdom was only three or four days. After the bustle, the people hid at home and roasted briquette stoves and were reluctant to come out.

During the Chinese New Year, Xiao Ming was really idle. He accompanied Fei Yueer to play around in Qingzhou City. The two of them were relaxed and leisurely, until Dengzhou this time there was news again.

"Earl Claire?" Xiao Ming chewed the suffix of this name. The title of Earl is rare even in Europe. In the eyes of the Netherlands, Claire is also a person with a respectable status.

More than a month has passed since the last negotiation. It seems that Claire arrived in Dengzhou in person to put an end to the negotiation.

After pondering for a moment, he said to the post general who came to inform him: "Tell Earl Claire first that I will go to Dengzhou to see him in person, and let him stay in Dengzhou for a few days."

"Yes, Your Highness." The postman nodded and turned away.

When the post office was about to leave, Fei Yue'er said at this time: "Your Highness is going out again?"

"Yes, this negotiation is crucial. If we can negotiate, we can avoid a war." Xiao Ming said.

Fei Yue'er knew that this matter was of great importance when she heard this. She said sensiblely: "Since that's the case, I will let my servants clean up your things for you."

"Don't the princess want to go?" Xiao Ming said with a smile after being stunned.

"I'll go too?" Fei Yue'er was a little surprised.

Xiao Ming nodded, "I'm afraid there are still many things to deal with when I go to Dengzhou this time, and I need to live there for some time. Why not go with me? This way, you can also see what the Dutch looks like?"

Fei Yue'er said happily when she heard this: "Yes, Your Highness, I will go back and prepare now."

After saying that, she jogged back to the bedroom with her skirt and went to pack her things.

Seeing this, Xiao Ming smiled helplessly. Fei Yueer was deeply influenced by the Three Bonds and Five Constant Permanences of the Great Yu Kingdom, and has always adhered to the idea of ​​women staying at home and not going out.

If Xiao Ming doesn't say it, she will not mention it on his own initiative. Now that Xiao Ming says this, she is naturally very happy.

After cleaning up, Xiao Ming went to Dengzhou under the protection of five thousand musketeers. Three days later, he returned to Dengzhou again.

"Your Highness, Earl Claire is already waiting in the government office." Yang Chengye immediately reported to Xiao Ming about the Dutch's situation.

This time, the Dutch did not send soldiers to the city, but Rhodes and Claire brought four soldiers into Dengzhou City.

Nodding, he said to Fei Yue'er: "Princess, please go to the headquarters to rest for now. I will go to meet the Dutch first."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Fei Yue'er whispered in the sedan chair.

Following Yang Chengye, Xiao Ming returned to Dengzhou Prefecture again after two months. At this time, he met Rod and a slightly fat but somewhat graceful European.

"Dear Your Highness, King Qi, this is Count Claire, the governor of the Dutch East Asian affairs." Rhodes said respectfully.

While Xiao Ming was looking at Claire, Claire was also looking at Xiao Ming. At this time, he said, "It's an honor to be able to see you, Your Highness, King Qi."
Chapter completed!