"Promote national prestige?"
The countries in the South China Sea sighed secretly.
Yan Qi once again incited everyone's emotions: "I know that you have suffered from the tyranny of the Japanese country, but the Japanese country is a country in the South China Sea, and you have been ravaged by it, so you have to endure it. Who said that the Japanese country cannot move away? Where are the neighbors?”
"But now the situation is very bad. Because Tokugawa Taiyasu has recruited Obi Qiu."
"Of course, you naively think that Obiqiu was brought by Tokugawa Taiyasu to repair me. His goal is to target me and has nothing to do with the countries in the South China Sea."
"But, have you ever thought that with Dahua's extraordinary strength, Obiqiu wouldn't dare to lay a finger on Dahua. So, is Obiqiu's visit in vain? He mobilized troops and spent tens of millions of taels of silver to conquer After entering the South China Sea, do we have to return to Europe in disgrace? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
Yan Qi's words were like an enlightenment, shaking the heads of the leaders of the South China Sea countries.
Yan Qi took out a map of the South China Sea and pointed at it: "Look carefully, the countries of the South China Sea are a big fat mass. After Obiqiu is unable to harvest Dahua, he will definitely aim his claws at the countries of the South China Sea."
"Once Obiqiu has this idea, he will definitely unite with the Japanese countries and carve up the South China Sea countries together."
"At that time, the huge Nanhai will be in the hands of Obiqiu and Tokugawa Taiyasu, and you will become prisoners and be enslaved for life."
"Of course, it is still unknown whether my idea is mature or not. However, I have this idea for your reference only."
Everyone shuddered after hearing Yan Qi's idea.
Brother Ruan was the first to stand up, extremely worried: "Master Yan is right, persimmons are always easy to pick. We, the countries in the South China Sea, are weak, weak in force, and economically poor. If Obiqiu really wants to swallow up the countries in the South China Sea, Ambition, we will fall into a situation of no return.”
Song Sen, the leader of the Khmer state, slapped the table hard: "Lord Yan's idea is very likely to come true. Think about it, everyone, Ou Biqiu has traveled thousands of miles to the South China Sea, how can he not eat a mouthful of meat and return to Europe in disgrace? That's absolutely impossible. As long as it is a wolf, there is no one who does not eat meat. And Obiqiu is a cruel and cruel wolf."
…
Brother Ruan and Song Sen shared their opinions, and everyone deeply agreed.
Everyone had an anxious expression on their face.
If Yan Qi hadn't reminded them, they would have thought that Obi Qiu would have nothing to do with them.
It seems that I am short-sighted.
"Master Yan, what should we do?"
"Please show us a clear way."
"Our strength is too weak, Master Yan, can you protect us?"
…
Yan Qi waved his hand and signaled everyone to be calm: "Don't worry, please listen to me. Some of your countries were once vassals of Dahua, and Dahua has the obligation to protect your safety."
"But again, to make iron you need to be strong yourself. If you don't unite and develop your own military strength, and just rely on the help of others, I think you can only survive for a while, but not for a lifetime. That is not what a wise man does. , but short-sighted people grasping at a life-saving straw when they are in danger of drowning."
These words are very profound and hit everyone's weak point.
Everyone was silent for a while.
Some people sighed, and there was a lot of discussion.
"Master Yan, we have no choice. Who doesn't want to be strong? But we don't have that strength."
"Yes, we are all small countries. How can it be so easy for a small country to upgrade its national power?"
"Our country is very poor. It is already difficult for the people to have enough to eat. We dare not think about anything else."
…
Everyone has a lot of difficulties.
Yan Qi was waiting for everyone's complaints. After everyone finished muttering, he said slowly: "If you believe in me, I can help you improve your national power and avoid the suffering of Obi Qiu's invasion."
"Oh? Master Yan, please tell me quickly."
"I can't wait to see you."
…
Everyone is very positive.
Yan Qidao: "You can purchase warships and weapons from Dahua, which can quickly increase the combat power of your navy."
"But we have no money."
"I have thought about this for you. I have decided to build Temasek into a special economic zone. You can put the embassy in Temasek to connect with our Dahua economy."
"All your specialties and advantageous products can be traded in Temasek and sold directly to Dahua."
"In this way, your economy will improve. When the economy improves, you will have money to buy Dahua's warships. With Dahua's warships as support, no one will dare to bully you, and the country will be stable. And the country's Stability will lead to better economic development! Isn't it good to have such a positive cycle?"
When everyone heard this, they burst into cheers.
"Master Yan, this is a good idea, but will Master Yan accept our specialties?"
"Master Yan is willing to help the economies of the countries in the South China Sea?"
"Master Yan, do you really mean what you said?"
…
Everyone is very positive.
Yan Qi waved his hand boldly: "That is natural. From now on, Temasek will connect the economies of the South China Sea countries. The trade between the South China Sea countries and Dahua will be completed in Temasek."
"In this way, Dahua and the countries in the South China Sea will be connected, hand in hand, and move towards prosperity together. Wouldn't everyone be happy!"
The crowd roared with joy.
"Very good."
"Master Yan, do you mean what you say?"
"I fully agree with Master Yan's point of view."
…
Yan Qidao: "Of course we keep our word. We can sign the "South China Sea Economic Memorandum" first. As for specific economic issues, we can go to Temasek together to discuss them together."
"Lord Yan is mighty."
"Master Yan is domineering."
"Master Yan is true to his word, and he is indeed a man who does great things."
…
Everyone was happy.
Yan Qidao: "Okay, regarding the South China Sea Economic Memorandum, I will send someone to draft it now. Xu Tianhu, send someone to draft it immediately."
"yes!"
Xu Tianhu hurried down.
In fact, the South China Sea Economic Memorandum has been written long ago.
The reason why Yan Qi dared to vigorously develop trade with the countries in the South China Sea was because Yan Qi wanted to develop a maritime economy.
He wants to purchase special products from the countries in the South China Sea at low prices, and then conduct bulk trade through merchant ships to sell these products to Europe and other parts of the world.
Yan Qi's plan is to control the sales channels.
No matter what happens, channels are king.
If you control the channels, you will control the economy.
This is a huge thing for Dahua.
Soon, Xu Tianhu brought the agreement over.
Yan Qi distributed it to everyone: "Please watch it carefully. If you have no objection, just sign it."
Everyone observed it carefully, had no objections, and signed proactively.
All the agreements were finally put into the hands of Yan Qi.
Yan Qi also signed.
He smiled and toasted to everyone: "Everyone, from now on, the economy of the South China Sea will be maintained by all of us. Temasek, in particular, is our base for liaison and economic development. Everyone must cherish it."
"must!"
Everyone said in unison.
They finally realized the importance of Temasek.
