Finally, all the sea merchants agreed, and they had no choice but to agree. After all, the route to Nanyang is in the hands of others.

If they do not agree, they will be harmed, and the impact on Wanling County's merchant ships is too small, and Wanling County will not have any transaction volume in Japan.

Even if the fleet of Wanling County is sent to Japan, it seems that nothing is wrong. The sea trade is not done in a day or two. For the fleet of Wanling County, the future will be long and will cause them in a short time.

Not a big impact.

If you don’t go to Nanyang to do maritime trade, you will suffer too much damage to these maritime merchants.

At this time, the second prince Tang Yan also interrupted: "Since everyone has agreed, then as soon as possible, not as late as possible, and today we will make the agreement so as not to cause trouble in the future!"

He strongly supports Li Changxian to reach an agreement with these maritime merchants. If it is not reached, he will lose face in front of these maritime merchants. I am afraid that these maritime merchants will turn around and support others.

Now with his support, if Li Changxian reached an agreement with these maritime merchants, this is also his credit, and these maritime merchants will continue to support him as always in the future.

Moreover, reaching an agreement with Li Changxian will also help him to have an impression in front of Li Changxian, and it will be easier to discuss other cooperation in the future.

In the hall, he was the one who was most eager to reach an agreement, so at his command, someone quickly took out a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and began to write a cooperation agreement on the spot.

Li Changxian did not expect that the second prince was so anxious that he was not prepared at all. However, the second prince said so, and he couldn't refuse. I believe that the same was true for other people present.

After all, no one dared to do this when he rejected a prince on the spot.

The second prince's face is not something that can be achieved. Even if the second prince Tang Yan has not ascended the throne yet, it is related to the royal face.

The royal family was furious and the whole country was shocked. Don’t think that a prince without real power would be able to do anything. If you really want to deal with anyone present, you don’t need the second prince to take action. Naturally, someone will do it for him.

Li Changxian also stood up and shouted loudly: "Your Highness the Prince is right. I signed the agreement today, and win-win cooperation. Confrontation can only delay your business."

All the sea merchants also stood up and agreed: "Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, County Magistrate Li!"

After a while, the agreement was finished and someone sent it to the second prince and Li Changxian. The second prince Tang Yan was not interested in it and handed it to an old man around him.

Li Changxian looked at it and felt very satisfied.

The content of the agreement does not mean that there are any restrictions on the fleet of Wanling County, but after all, it also opened up a gap to Japan, allowing the fleet of Wanling County to enter Japan for transactions.

Similarly, fleets in Jiangsu and Zhejiang can also legally enter Nanyang to conduct maritime trade.

In order to identify ships in Jiangsu and Zhejiang and ships in Wanling County, all merchant ships must hang the flags of the Marine Trade Unions in Jiangsu and Zhejiang and the Zhuque Banner in Wanling County.

If someone dares to sneak attack ships flying these two flags at sea, it is like starting a war against the maritime merchants in Wanling County and Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas. The maritime merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas and Wanling County can jointly attack the enemy that was sneak attacked.

Similarly, this also restricted other foreign forces from interfering in trade between Japan and Nanyang, causing the expansion of the strength of maritime merchants in Wanling County and Jiangsu and Zhejiang. It is very unfavorable for those small fleets that do maritime trade privately, but no one minds.

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Originally, in the era when the strong prey on the weak was the prey of the strong. The maritime merchants of the Great Jin Dynasty could only be powerful and harmless to the maritime merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang and the fleets of Wanling County, so everyone agreed.

Finally, after the agreement, the sea merchants apologized for the previous sneak attack on the Wanling County fleet and gave compensation of 2 million yuan.

When Li Changxian finished reading it, he couldn't help but take a breath.

What is a big shot, what is money that can be done at will? Today Li Changxian saw it. The maritime merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang took out two million taels of silver without even blinking, as if they were throwing it at the beggar on the side of the road.

Just like a copper plate.

This is too rich.

Li Changxian felt that it was really worth it to cooperate with these big maritime merchants. He wanted to say: Brothers, please take me with me, how can I make more money?

"How embarrassing, everyone has come to Wanling County. I haven't treated you well yet, but I have made you spend money!"

The maritime merchants didn't care: "Mr. Li, this is our little intention. Just take it as a slight compensation for the last incident in Wanling County."

It’s a little bit of meaning. Look at what others say. People don’t even look down on this little money, just like sending a beggar.

"Although Wanling County is located in a remote area, there are some strange things. If you can like it, you can take it away as a gift from Wanling County."

Now people say, "Is everything really OK?"

Li Changxian was stunned and suddenly thought of something that he had never seen these big maritime merchants. I am afraid that some of the specialties of Wanling County are not worth mentioning in their eyes.

What they are thinking about now is probably the artillery from Wanling County. This thing is probably what these big maritime merchants want the most.

If such a cannon is installed on a merchant ship, and there are still some concerns about pirates at sea, just bombard them directly.

But after saying all his big words, Li Changxian was embarrassed to take them back, so he smiled bitterly and said, "Of course, this county magistrate's words are still full of words, how can he change them randomly?"

Seeing Li Changxian say this, everyone's eyes lit up. Even the second prince looked at Li Changxian with a smile, wondering how he would end after they made this request?

"Since County Magistrate Li agreed, then we said that we want the cannons on Wanling County ships. I wonder if County Magistrate Li can give up!

Of course, we won’t take it for free, how much money should we pay? County Magistrate Li said that we are so poor that we only have money left!”

It turns out that he is rich and powerful. His Highness dares to say this when he guards the second prince. I guess they are really rich and can match a country. For them, there is no difference between money and numbers.

I really want to come whatever I am afraid of? Li Changxian fell into deep thought.

His mind was turning rapidly, thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of this matter for Wanling County.

The advantage is that Wanling County is also a qualified arms supplier. As long as these men who are not short of money continue to buy arms from Wanling County, Wanling County will earn more and more money.

But what if they point the artillery to them, what if they point the artillery at the fleet in Wanling County? At that time, the advantage of the fleet in Wanling County at sea will no longer exist, which will definitely be a heavy blow to Wanling County.

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Everything has two sides. The widespread use of artillery at sea is indeed harmful to others and oneself, but it is enough not to be sold or used?

Just like the Great Jin Dynasty closed its national borders on the coast and prevented people from making transactions with pirates. What was the final result?

It’s not that the pirates were rampant along the coast of the Great Jin Dynasty, and there were so many people doing maritime trade, and these maritime merchants did not have any less profit.

The same is true for artillery. It can only limit it to hinder the development of artillery and even more hinder the development of the Age of Discovery.

China's four great inventions are the intelligent achievements and science and technology of ancient Chinese innovation, and have played a huge role in promoting the development of politics, economy and culture in ancient China.

It has been transmitted to the West through various channels, allowing those Western countries to use and develop, and then used to invade China.

Finally, Li Changxian raised his head and said, "The cannons can be sold to you, but I have one condition, that is, to use the cannons from Wanling County to attack the fleet of Wanling County.

If anyone violates this condition, Wanling County has the right to terminate the supply of artillery.”

"Mr. Li County, we agree to this condition and will never deal with the fleet of Wanling County. Besides, we have signed a cooperation agreement, so how can we break our trust?

We installed it on the ship to protect ourselves. After all, the risk at sea is too great. Not only are there pirates along the coast of the Great Jin Dynasty, but also a large number of pirates in Japan and the South China countries are eyeing our merchant ships."

When all the maritime merchants heard Li Changxian say this, they quickly agreed in unison.

Not to mention one condition, they will agree to it even more conditions. These artillery are related to their wealth and life. How can they not care about it?

"Mr. Li County, when will this artillery be sold to us?"

Since Li Changxian has opened his mouth, they are unwilling to give up this opportunity. What can be negotiated at this time will never be delayed until tomorrow. What if Li Changxian regrets it after he returns?

This cannon is unique to the company, and there is no second one to supply. The same is true for the Shenwei cannon bought by the second prince and the others. Some people imitated it, either it consumed a lot or the material was not good. There were frequent blow-offs, and even tens of thousands of yuan.

Lingxian also held some important parts, which greatly reduced the power of the cannons they bought.

Therefore, they also hope that they must buy a full set of artillery this time, and no more discounts will be given.

Li Changxian hesitated for a moment and said, "The production is limited, and many ships in Wanling County are not equipped yet, so if you didn't wait?"

Seeing that Li Changxian wanted to delay, the maritime merchants didn't want to do it anymore. They finally let Li Changxian let it go. If he asked him to continue, it would be clear that he didn't want to sell it to them.

"Mr. Li County, we don't need much now. Let me give me some artillery first. I believe Wanling County can still supply it."

Originally, Li Changxian wanted to sell it to them, but the good things needed to be enough for everyone to think that the cannon was too easy.

So the refusal is to limit the supply of artillery and increase the price.

"Okay, I'll ask someone to supply it as much as possible, but the installation of artillery is not something that ordinary people can install. You need to send the ship to the shipyard in Wanling County to install it."

Li Changxian also brought in a business for the shipyard in Wanling County. Anyway, these big sea merchants are not short of money, but the installation service fee is a little more.

"No problem, our ship can go to the shipyard in Wanling County at any time."

All the maritime merchants couldn't wait.

"Okay, tomorrow you will go to the county government office to register and pay a part of the deposit. You can install artillery according to the arrangements of the county government office."

Li Changxian finally agreed.

All the matters were negotiated, and everyone was very satisfied with the results of the negotiations.

Coupled with the second prince’s inspiration behind the scenes, everyone spoke freely, and during the conversation with the sea merchants, Li Changxian also attracted several investments.

These investments are also intentional for the maritime merchants. If Wanling County's production can be included in their business scope, then you will have me and I will have you, and you will all become a family. Will there be any disputes in the future?

These investments are simply not worth mentioning for the ocean businessmen, but for Wanling County, it is too important.

Judging from the big money of Dahai Merchants, the investment of tens of thousands of taels of silver is a small matter, and at least one million taels of silver is a starting point.

It shocked Li Changxian at once. It was awesome, and the rich maritime merchants were all old men!

If I had known this, why would I have to let Fatty Xu and Li Changlu win over investment businessmen? A big sea merchant would have completed their tasks throughout the year.

Because Wanling County is close to the seaside, the route to Nanyang has been greatly shortened, so these sea merchants are not stupid. The shortening of the route means saving costs. You can make more money by investing in Wanling County, so why are they willing to

Not for what?

However, their investments were launched in Wanling County all at once, which was destined to have a significant impact on the current economic institutions of Wanling County.

Because in Nanyang, the largest proportion of all commodities are bulk goods such as silk and porcelain.
To be continued...