next day
A group of foreign envoys had gathered outside the Chang Mansion early. They heard that the Chang Mansion was going to openly bid for the ultra-thin business.
These foreign envoys were like hungry wolves that smelled the smell of meat. They pounced on them early in the morning.
Foreign envoys from several small countries around the Ming Dynasty gathered together and whispered,
"How prepared are you?"
"You don't have to ask, you are bound to get it! Now everyone knows that Ming Dynasty has all kinds of high-quality and low-priced products. The most important thing now is to establish a relationship with Changfu!
Once it’s life, the second time it’s familiar, and the third time it’s just you and me, isn’t it? "
"Haha, aren't you afraid that it will be cleaned up just like Korea and Japan?"
When the fat man with a beard who was sure to win heard this, he glanced blankly at the envoy who said these sour words, lowered his voice and asked,
"What? You have so much to worry about, why are you still thinking about this business?
Just go back and keep the money to increase weapons. "
The foreign envoy to Ryukyu was a fat man with a big beard and a thorny tone. The other thin foreign envoy was stunned.
It was originally said that the fifteen small countries surrounding the Ming Dynasty were designated as non-conquest countries by Emperor Hongwu, but they were only non-conquest countries. Not to mention the tribute trade during the Yongle Emperor's period, the Ming Dynasty's commercial dealings with them were even limited. Not much,
In the first two years of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty launched an unstoppable campaign against Korea, Japan, and other countries. It blatantly broke its verbal promises and frightened these small countries into huddled together, hugging each other for warmth, and shivering.
"you!"
The thin foreign envoy was speechless and could only glare at the fat man with a beard in Ryukyu.
However, even if you don’t want to admit what the fat man with a big beard said, you can only admit that these small countries that do not conquer the country can still exist now. It is entirely due to the great mercy of the Ming Dynasty that they have to rely on others just to survive.
To put it bluntly, when going on a pilgrimage, if you bang your head on the bedside when you get up and choose to conquer the surrounding small countries in a rage, then everyone will have no choice but to accept their fate.
There is no way, life and death are all in the hands of others.
As the big beard said, since it's all like this, why do you still worry about so much?
It’s good enough to make some money when you have time!
Seeing the two people looking at each other angrily, the foreign envoys from other small countries nearby all offered kind words to smooth things over.
"Okay, okay, let's just give in."
"That's right."
"What's the fuss about?"
"Hmph!" The thin foreign envoy snorted coldly and stopped talking to the fat man with a beard. He just twisted his head to one side.
But looking at him like this, his two feet were like wooden stakes nailed to the ground, unable to move.
Obviously, they also have to participate in the Changfu bidding.
"Virtue!"
The fat man with a big beard also snorted coldly and turned his head to one side. He couldn't stand the thin man's behavior as a foreign envoy.
But in fact, the remaining small countries did not conquer them. I still don’t know the reason why His Majesty did not conquer them. There is only one reason,
Their territory is too poor and broken,
Not only are there few resources that are immediately available, there are not even many complete arable lands. In addition, the terrain is rugged and complex, with mountains, forests and swamps.
Even if they were defeated, it would be of no use. It would be painful to send out one more soldier and pay one more person in a place like this. It would be better to slowly develop and assimilate.
On one side, the foreign envoys from the Unconquered Country gathered together, while on the other side, little Marco Polo and Gandhi stood together.
Little Marco Polo looked at the group of envoys with sorrowful eyes, and said to Gandhi with a worried tone,
"Friends, this situation is not good. They are all together. We are helpless. Can we come down and order some goods?"
Seeing that Gandhi's expression was calm and he didn't seem to care about what was going on here, Marco Polo frowned. He urgently needed to bring Gandhi to his side. Italy and the Delhi Sultanate had to unite to win the bid. , won a place.
Little Marco Polo came close to Gandhi and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear,
"My friend, the Ming Dynasty is like an awakening dragon. Look at the appearance of the foreign envoys from neighboring countries.
The Ming Dynasty is too powerful, which is definitely not a good thing for neighboring countries, and the Delhi Sultanate is one of them. Sooner or later, the Delhi Sultanate will pay the price because of the power of the Ming Dynasty.
And my country is separated from the Ming Dynasty by the sea. No matter how powerful the Ming Dynasty is, it cannot hit my country.
Therefore, what I say to you today is all for you, my friend. I want to cooperate with you out of friendship. "
Speaking of this, little Marco Polo himself felt uncomfortable. If he had not come to China in person, he would never have thought that such a powerful country was standing in the east.
Now, in the West, all understanding of the East comes from his grandfather's book, The Travels of Marco Polo,
Westerners think Easterners are stupid and rich, but little Marco Polo knew that any slight against the Ming Dynasty would pay a heavy price.
If the distance between the two countries was not too far, little Marco Polo could temporarily relax. As the first person in the West to open his eyes to see the world, little Marco Polo would have been so anxious that he could not sleep.
"Friend." Gandhi slowly opened his eyes.
"I'm here! Say it!"
After hearing Gandhi's voice, little Marco Polo came back to his senses, but he was met with a hostile gaze. Seeing this, little Marco Polo was startled and stuttered,
"Friend, friend...have I done anything to offend you?"
"Don't you know what you said?"
Gandhi snorted coldly and looked aggressive.
Marco Polo thought about what he said carefully. Although it was a bit selfish, it was generally correct. The stronger the Ming Dynasty, the more threatening it became to the Delhi Sultanate. As the foreign envoy of the Delhi Sultanate, Gandhi could not have thought of this. !
Besides, when I saw the Yingtianfu drainage network yesterday, I felt so bitter. Why, it’s like a different person today?
"I...what did I say wrong?"
Little Marco Polo looked at Gandhi and asked sincerely,
Seeing that Marco Polo did not mean it, Gandhi spoke in a slightly kinder tone and said,
"Friend, I don't want to hear anything slandering the Ming Dynasty from you in the future, okay?
If you can do this, you will still be my friend, and as my friend, you will get more than you ever imagined. "
After saying that, Gandhi closed his eyes again, opened his lips slightly and recited Buddhist scriptures.
But little Marco Polo was completely confused by what he was talking about.
Why did the dignified Finance Minister of the Delhi Sultanate turn into a crazy person in the blink of an eye?
With a click, the door of Chang Mansion opened.
The foreign envoys who were talking in front of the window quickly stopped talking and looked at Chang Mansion.
Before little Marco Polo could react, a strong wind suddenly blew up around him.
A figure jumped out instantly like a black blind man, with a speed that was jaw-dropping.
Gandhi rushed to Chang Er like a dog licker and said loudly,
"Master Chang! If you have anything to do, just ask!"
Little Marco Polo: "???"
