Chapter 232: Priango
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 anyone from Southeast Asia or with white skin would be welcome by the Traveling Group. [No pop-up novel website] As for how to get more slaves, it all depends on Quark’s methods. Before entering the city, Quark saw the refugees along the way as rolling silver coins and various valuable goods.
At this moment, a man wearing a handkerchief boldly came up and asked the group in Guangzhou Mandarin whether they were from the Ming Dynasty. After receiving a positive answer, the visitor introduced himself and said he was from Guangdong. He had been curious about learning since he was a child. He heard that the countries in Europe and the West had strange skills and could make cannons and telescopes, so he traveled thousands of miles to the southern country on a merchant ship and traveled there for five years. Years ago, I miss my homeland now, and I took a merchant ship here not long ago. However, due to the war in the north, there are fewer ships traveling further north, and I have never found a ship to return home.
This man's name was Feng Shengyue. He was probably eager to return home, and he also said some nice words, saying that he was not useless and would not be a waste on a merchant ship. Ping Qiusheng thought it wouldn't be bad to have someone who knew 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, 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 it is difficult to do this sea trade. Therefore, most of them returned to the 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 the 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 bring me with you. I have traveled all the way from Malacca and learned a lot along the way. You may be able to use it."
Ping Qiu Sheng thought that there were obviously no spies from the Ming Dynasty coming specifically to Southeast Asia. It would be good to have someone familiar with the local area by his side. Immediately agreed to take him in. Feng Shengyue was overjoyed and hurriedly said goodbye and went back to pack his luggage. The two parties agreed to meet at the gate of the city.
"If you don't meet us at the city gate, just go directly to the dock and look for our boat. It's the one with the red, white and blue flag."
The color composition of the "Nine-Degree Flag" is red, white and blue, which is very conspicuous. Feng Shengyue will see it as long as he pays a little attention.
The destination I went to this time was Siam. In addition to trading rice, I also wanted to recruit some local Japanese volunteer teams. Since the sudden death of Yamada Nagamasa, a wealthy businessman with an unusual relationship with Edo, the volunteer team composed of Japanese immigrants and parishioners under his control have avoided disaster because of their suspicion of the king. If they can return to Japan at this time, Recruiting some of these people will be a good choice for conducting trade with Japan in Jeju Island and other strategies in Northeast Asia in the future. Although I have some knowledge of the history of Siam, the conspiracy theories are still confusing.
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 have dispersed throughout Southeast Asia since the 16th century, working as merchants, craftsmen and mercenaries. Although they are no match for the Chinese in business, they are famous as mercenaries. The unknown Japanese mercenaries were involved in many well-known events at the time. 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 gates. The city gates were all made of black stones. The architecture was very Khmer and had the style of Angkor Wat he had visited - this place is still in Lower Cambodia, and the residents are also Mainly Khmer. It was a few years later that the Vietnamese expanded their influence.
The city size of Puliango is quite considerable - at least larger than all the counties on Hainan Island. After all, this is where the Vice-King resides. The political and economic center of Lower 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, it will definitely be a population gathering place, otherwise Saigon in the future will not be able to develop. As long as there is a population, there will be various needs. When it comes to product dumping, no one in this time and space can compare with the Time Travel Group. Now Lingao's hand cannot reach this far. It is estimated that it will take more than two years to basically complete the engine plan. The business of the past two years cannot be solely occupied by the Dutch, and even the Dutch's transportation capacity cannot fully satisfy the crossing group, so the more trade, the better.
Feng Shengyue was already waiting at the city gate. His luggage was very simple, just a package and a straw hat. Ping Qiusheng 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?
Now I asked where he got his straw hat. Feng Shengyue was surprised that Ping Qiusheng took a fancy to his straw hat. He bought this straw hat at a Chinese store on his trip and has been wearing it for more than a year. Although it is not broken yet, it is still dirty and torn.
"It's 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 passing through the noisy streets, the group arrived in front of the deputy king's palace. The palace doesn't look too big. According to Chinese standards, it can only be regarded as a mansion of 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 was very familiar with the situation here. When he went in to look for someone, he quickly found Tongtong.
Ping Qiucheng watched him chirping and gesticulating with Tongshi for a while, and then Tongshi walked in. Feng Shengyue seemed 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 deputy king 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 and 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.
"The swords and weapons are left behind, and only five people are allowed in." The general announced to them.
After discussion, Ping Qiusheng took Feng Shengyue and three other special reconnaissance team members inside, while the others waited outside. Everyone took off their daggers, but kept their pistols 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 gunfire sounded, and the people outside rushed in, there would be an ambush of one or two hundred people.
Apparently, the supposed ambush never materialized. The meeting between the two parties was very successful in a joyful atmosphere. After receiving the exquisite gifts from the Australians, His Royal Highness Vice-President Chenchai was happy to provide various conveniences for the market expansion of Australian goods here, including proposing to set up a warehouse. things. He even expressed his willingness to participate more deeply in this transaction - he is willing to provide all kinds of goods that Australians need, and is also willing to underwrite all kinds of goods shipped by Australians - 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" rely on Chinese merchants for daily necessities in Manila. If Chinese merchant ships arrive late, the life of Spanish ladies will become unbearable.
The reason why Deputy King Chen Cai was so enthusiastic was because he had no choice but to do so. With the influx of more and more refugees from Champa and the Nguyen family sharpening their knives in the north, he doesn't know how long he can be the deputy king of Priango. He understood that Champa could not withstand the Vietnamese attack. If Champa was destroyed, it would only be a matter of time before Priango fell. So he wanted to grab a handful and leave, and Australian goods gave him hope of making a fortune. If he made a fortune in trade with the Australians, he would return to Phnom Penh, and it wouldn't matter whether he became the deputy king or not. Anyway, there is as much rice and wood as there is in Puliango. Instead of giving it to the Vietnamese at a discount, it is better to give it to the Australians. At least the Australians are willing to pay and get Australian goods.
And Ping Qiusheng also got what he wanted: trade license, tax exemption for berthing, approval for Australians to build warehouses on purchased land, free hiring of workers, etc.
His Royal Highness the Vice-President also wrote a letter to the King of Cambodia in accordance with his request, requesting to take in the Japanese who had recently fled into Cambodia and send people to be sent to Priango to leave the port. 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 Highness the Vice-Prince said that there was not much rice in stock, but it was not difficult to collect. The fleet could prepare more supplies when they returned here. As long as Australian gentlemen demand it, 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, not Phnom Penh. If he can complete the tasks of rice and recruiting Japanese in Bangkok, then Phnom Penh will not be of great interest to him. There are not many trade resources there and it is not a necessary route.
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