Along the way, Ping Qiusheng was very seductive to Quark, hoping that he would understand what he meant: the slave trade was not only limited to the area around Wandan, but as long as they were from Southeast Asia or white-skinned, the traveling group would accept all comers. As for how
Getting more slaves depends entirely on Quark's methods. Before entering the city, Quark sees the refugees along the way as rolling silver coins and various valuable goods.
At this moment, a man wearing a scarf boldly came up to him and asked the group of people in Guangzhou Mandarin whether they were from the Ming Dynasty. After receiving a positive answer, the man announced his home address and said he was from Guangdong.
When I was young, I was curious about learning. I heard that the countries in the West had strange skills and could make cannons and telescopes, so I took a merchant ship to travel to the South. It has been five years since then. Now I miss my homeland. I recently arrived here on a merchant ship, but the north
Due to the war, there were fewer and fewer ships traveling further north, and no ships were found to return home.
This man's name was Feng Shengyue. He was probably eager to return home, and he also said some good words, saying that he was not useless and would not be a waste on the merchant ship. Ping Qiu Sheng thought it would not be bad to have someone who was familiar with the local area.
"Do you know everything about the customs here?" Ping Qiusheng asked.
"I have been traveling overseas for five years. Although I dare not say that I know everything, I can say that I know more or less about all the countries in Southeast Asia. Not to mention the customs here, even I can understand the language. Now this is the country of Zhenla
Territory, the residents here call me Ming Dynasty overseas Chinese merchants as Chai Guan, so this is the name of the place. There are many overseas Chinese merchants here. However, war is about to break out in the north, and this sea trade is difficult to do. Therefore, most of them returned to their country earlier, and recently the north
The beating was so severe that the merchant ships did not dare to go north for fear of being affected. I just came from Malacca, and when I got here, I couldn't find a ship to go north."
"We won't go north for the time being, we have to go to Siam."
"When you go to Siam, you always have to go back to your country. You might as well take me with you. I traveled all the way from Malacca and learned a lot along the way. You may be able to use it."
Ping Qiusheng thought that there would be no spies from the Ming Dynasty in Southeast Asia. It would be good to have someone familiar with the local area. He immediately agreed to take him in. Feng Shengyue was overjoyed and hurriedly left and went back to pack his luggage. The two parties met
Meet at the city gate.
"If you don't meet us at the city gate, just go to the dock and look for our boat. The one with the red, white and blue flag is there."
The color composition of the "Nine-Degree Flag" is red, white and blue, which is very conspicuous. Feng Shengyue will see it if he pays a little attention.
The destination of this trip to Siam, in addition to trading rice, also wanted to recruit some local Japanese volunteer teams. Since the sudden death of Yamada Nagamasa, a wealthy businessman who had an unusual relationship with Edo, a thousand years ago, the Japanese immigrants and teachers under his control
The volunteer team composed of citizens fled the trouble because of their suspicion of the king. If some of these people can be recruited on the condition of returning to Japan at this time, it will be good for developing trade with Japan in Jeju Island and other strategies in Northeast Asia in the future.
Choice. Although I have some knowledge of the history of Siam, I am still confused about the conspiracy theories.
The Japanese spread throughout Southeast Asia in the 17th century - the history of the voyage to Southeast Asia did not start in the 20th century. The dilemma of less land and more people broke out in Japan much earlier and was much more serious than in China. A large number of Japanese
Since the 16th century, they have been dispersed throughout Southeast Asia, serving as merchants, craftsmen and mercenaries. Although they are not rivals of the Chinese in business, they are very famous as mercenaries. Many well-known events at that time included unknown Japanese mercenaries.
The British, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and even the small kings of Southeast Asian countries all employed them to serve themselves.
In a state of severe lack of military power, hiring Japanese as vanguards is obviously a good choice - Japanese mercenaries can be used not only in Southeast Asia, but also in Taiwan and Jeju Island.
It didn't take long for the group to arrive at the city gate. The city gates were all made of black stones. The architecture was very Khmer and had the style of the Angkor Wat he had visited - this place is still in Lower Cambodia, and the residents are also
Mainly the Khmer people. It took a few years for the Vietnamese to expand their influence.
The city size of Priango is quite considerable - at least it is larger than all the counties on Hainan Island. After all, this is the place where the deputy king is stationed and it is the political and economic center of Cambodia.
Why do you want to visit this deputy king? In Binh Thu Seng's view, this is the hub of the Mekong Delta. No matter what the future situation is, this must be a gathering place for population, otherwise Saigon in the future will not be able to develop. Where there is a population, there will be various
This kind of demand, and when it comes to product dumping, no one in this time and space can compare with the Cross Time Group. Now Lingao's hand can't reach this far. It is estimated that it will take more than two years to basically complete the engine plan. In these two years, it will take more than two years.
The business cannot just be taken over by the Dutch, and even the Dutch's transportation capacity cannot fully satisfy the through group, so the more trade, the better.
Feng Shengyue was already waiting at the gate of the city. His luggage was very simple, just a straw hat in one package. Ping Qiu Sheng discovered that the straw hat on his head was from Lingao-could it be that Lingao's straw hats had been sold so far away?
Already?
Then he asked where he got his straw hat. Feng Shengyue was very surprised that Ping Qiu Sheng took a fancy to his straw hat. He bought this straw hat at a Chinese store during his trip and has been wearing it for more than a year. Although it is still
It's not broken, but it's dirty and broken after all.
"It is very meaningful to take good care of your straw hat." Elder Ping said meaningfully.
Feng Shengyue was confused and could only respond casually a few times.
After walking through the noisy streets, the group arrived in front of the deputy king's palace. The palace didn't look very big, and according to Chinese standards, it could only be regarded as a rough mansion for a wealthy family.
The deputy king's palace is not only his living place, but also the place where he works and governs. Some external official offices are located in the palace. Feng Shengyue is very familiar with the situation here, and he quickly found the general manager when he went in to look for someone.
Ping Qiusheng watched him chattering and gesticulating with Tongshi for a while, and then Tongshi walked in. Feng Shengyue seemed to be confident, and said with a smile: "Master Ping, the deputy king will receive us in a moment."
"So easy?" Although Ping Qiusheng estimated that there was a high possibility of meeting the deputy king, he did not expect it to be so easy.
"It's nothing - the Vice-Prince welcomes businessmen to visit him."
It is not uncommon for businessmen to ask to see the Vice-Prince. His Highness the Vice-Prince generally does not refuse as long as he has nothing to do. No matter what their purpose is, whether the Vice-President can satisfy it or not, the merchants must at least give gifts. This is something His Highness the Vice-Prince very rarely refuses.
A big income.
After the briefing was completed, the general came out again and invited them in.
"Leave swords and weapons behind, and only five people are allowed in." The general announced to them.
After discussion, Ping Qiusheng took Feng Shengyue and three other special detectives inside, while the others waited outside. Everyone took off the daggers they were wearing, but the pistols were well hidden.
Except for Feng Shengyue, everyone in their group had pistols, and the special reconnaissance team used submachine guns. Even if there was any situation, the sound of gunshots, the people outside rushing in, and the ambush of one or two hundred people were not afraid.
Obviously, the supposed ambush did not appear. The talks between the two parties were conducted successfully in a joyful atmosphere. After receiving the exquisite gifts from the Australians, His Royal Highness Vice-President Chenchai was happy to provide various services for the market expansion of Australian products here.
He even expressed his willingness to participate more deeply in this transaction - he was willing to provide all kinds of goods that Australians needed, and he was also willing to underwrite all kinds of goods shipped by Australians.
goods - especially Chinese groceries.
At that time, the level of handicraft industry in Southeast Asian countries was generally backward, and daily necessities were completely imported from the Ming Dynasty by Chinese merchants. Even the Spaniards from "civilized countries" relied on the supply of daily necessities in Manila. If Chinese merchant ships arrived late, Spain would
The life of the lady will become unbearable.
The reason why Vice-President Chen Chai is so enthusiastic is because he has no choice but to do so. With the influx of more and more refugees from Champa and the Nguyen family who are sharpening their knives in the north, it is not known how long he can be the Vice-President of Puliango.
. He understood that Champa could not withstand the Vietnamese attack. If Champa was destroyed, it would only be a matter of time before the fall of Puliango. So he wanted to grab a handful and leave, and the Australian goods made him see how he could make a fortune.
I hope that if I make a fortune in trade with the Australians and return to Phnom Penh, it won’t matter whether I become the deputy king or not. Anyway, the rice and timber here in Puliango are as plentiful as they are cheaper than the Vietnamese.
Give it to Australians, at least Australians are willing to pay and buy Australian goods.
And Ping Qiu Sheng also got what he wanted: trade license, berthing tax exemption, approval for Australians to build warehouses on purchased land, free employment of workers, etc.
His Royal Highness the Vice-President also wrote a letter to the King of Cambodia in accordance with his request, requesting that the Japanese who had recently fled into Cambodia be taken in and sent to be deported to Priango to completely solve the current Japanese problem in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Ping Qiusheng traded the mirrors and daily necessities he brought with him in exchange for two ships of rice. His Royal Highness the Deputy King said that there was not much rice in stock, but it was not difficult to collect. The fleet could prepare more supplies when they return here.
As long as Australian gentlemen have demand, there is no shortage of rice here. As for the various local specialties, as long as Australians are willing to ask for them, they can organize them:
Things went smoothly, so the fleet set off in a joyful atmosphere - the fleet turned northwest with sufficient supplies: Ping Qiusheng planned to go directly to Bangkok instead of Phnom Penh. If he could get rice and recruits in Bangkok
The Japanese's tasks have been completed, so Phnom Penh is not of great interest to him. There are not many trade resources there and it is not a necessary route.