China!

Bertuggio Valero's suggestion stunned everyone, although they thought that Bertuggio must be looking for a new ally. However, they obviously did not think of China, after all, China is too far away.

"Chinese? He, will they help us?"

Faced with the questions from other members of the consultation group, Bertuzzo Valeros replied slowly:

"China will definitely help us, don't forget that the Turks seized their envoys, and that plenipotentiary minister has led a fleet to the Mediterranean. China will not only retaliate against the Turks, but they also occupied Rumanet. In the future, they may even occupy the Sinai Peninsula!"

In fact, it is not a secret that the Chinese fleet entered the Mediterranean. Even the news of their occupation of Rumanet was brought to Venice by the merchants of Venice at the first time. However, the nobles and officials of Venice never thought of forming an alliance with the Chinese. In their opinion, the Chinese at most sent fleets to demonstrate to the Turks.

"Occupy the Sinai Peninsula? Bertucho, are you thinking too much, why do the Chinese occupy there?"

“For business!”

Bertuggio answered directly.

"As we all know, China is silk, tea, porcelain is the place of origin, and spices also come from Southeast Asia under their control. Europe's desire for these commodities is well known. Even if Chinese merchant ships have arrived in Europe, the long route has wasted too much time. If they occupy the Sinai Peninsula, their merchant ships will no longer need to sail through the Cape of Good Hope and do not need to go through a long voyage. Their commodities can be shipped directly to all parts of Europe through Suez. This will save a lot of time. Venice has been engaged in such trade for the past few hundred years. From a commercial perspective, we should cooperate with the Chinese! We can get more benefits when we cooperate with China."

Resuming Mediterranean trade!

As soon as Bertucio finished speaking, the governors present and the members of the advisory group all bowed their heads and whispered. Most of them nodded directly to agree. In the past 100 years, with the opening of new routes, the reality of Venice's increasingly declining decline is well known. Now if there is a chance to restore the traditional trade route, Venice can not only benefit from it, but also avoid recession. This is definitely a good thing for Venice.

At this moment, someone suddenly asked:

"What about the Turks? How could the Turks hand over the Sinai Peninsula?"

"Oh, my friend, of course the Turks would not willingly hand over the Sinai Peninsula, but the Chinese would definitely conquer there. Otherwise, how could the plebiscient minister, attack Rumanai without facing Istanbul?"

Bertuggio said:

"Last year, I met with the Minister of Plenipotentiary in London. He was very interested in trade routes including the Sinai Peninsula and the Mediterranean. Judging from the traditional Chinese style, since they are interested in there, as long as they have the opportunity, they will definitely control the Sinai Peninsula. Unlike the Turks, they are not interested in doing business. The Chinese are very interested in business. After the Turks occupied Egypt, we almost lost all commercial interests. I believe that once the Chinese control the Sinai Peninsula, the traditional trade routes will be restored, and we, Venice, will regain prosperity in this process! Instead of being increasingly recession like now."

As Bertucio explained, whether those who support peace talks or oppose peace talks, they all felt that cooperation with the Chinese was a good choice. For Venice, the most important thing was always commercial interests. Nearly a hundred years ago, Venice defeated the Turkish fleet with Spain and the Pope in the Battle of Lebanto. However, as the winner, Venice was worried that the war extension would excessively damage its overseas trade. After winning, Venice, which lost Cyprus, took the initiative to negotiate peace talks with Turkey alone, and even paid huge compensation.

There is nothing more important to Venice than business. So Governor Contalini said immediately.

"That is what you mean, we should not accept the conditions offered by the Turks and continue to carry out the war to the end with them?"

"Yes, that's what I mean. We cannot give up everything we have to the Turks because of a little difficulty in front of us. Doing so will undoubtedly ruin the entire Venice."

Bertuggio nodded straightforwardly.

"And, what can we do if we accept Turkey's opinions? The Turks' blockade of trade will only put Venice in a constant recession, while cooperating with the Chinese can allow Venice not only to preserve our land, but also to win the future!"

Of course everyone understands the truth, but reality is extremely cruel.

Thinking of this, Governor Contarini said:

"That's right. But the situation is very serious now. The Turks sent more troops to Chania. To be disgusting, we may be able to hold on, but how long it can last is still an unknown. Once we are defeated, no matter what the Turks have to accept it."

"Oh, Governor, don't be so frustrated first. Perhaps in military terms, we cannot challenge Turkey, but the Chinese and Chinese military strength is extremely strong. As long as we cooperate with them, I think victory will definitely belong to us."

Bertuggio once again brought the topic to China.

"It is probably not that easy to form an alliance with the Chinese. As allies, what can we provide them?"

Giovanni Pesaro asked with a frown.

All the nobles in Venice were actually businessmen, and in their opinion everything was business, including the relationship between countries.

"Yes, alliance... Without the right price, how could the Chinese help us?"

"Yes, judging from the current situation, we are on the verge of failure. We urgently need help from China. In this case, how could the Chinese help us?"

For a time, all ten members of the consultation group expressed their concerns. They were all businessmen, and everyone knew very well that they could not do a loss-making business. Will Chinese people do a loss-making business?

"Yes, for China, they have no need to participate in the war between Venice and Turkey. Even if they have a conflict with the Turks, they have no need to be involved in this long war!"
Chapter completed!