In Qu County, after a night of passionate discussions involving throwing shoe soles at each other, the huge envoy led by Da Xia finally reached an agreement with Franji Country.
In the early days of the Great Xia, five trading ports were opened, namely Chaozhou, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Jizhou, and Pingjin Port on the coast. Franji people could freely enter and exit these cities and obtain certain exemptions from the Great Xia laws.
That is to say, if the Franji people commit crimes, Daxia has no authority to deal with them directly and needs to be tried by a joint court established together with the Franji people.
In addition, Franji State has the franchise right to export Bactrian porcelain, silk and tea to Europe. Bacteria is not allowed to organize caravans, nor is it allowed to authorize other countries or organizations to export these goods to the West through the coast.
Of course, with such harsh conditions, the Franji people also made concessions.
First of all, it provides tax revenue of no less than 50 million taels of silver to Bactria every year, and pays tribute to the royal family of spices, gems, and tribute to Bactria.
Secondly, King Franji accepted the canonization of Bactria and added a redundant title before the holy King Franji. The Holy King of Franji, the Spanish land of Bactria, will always be in Spanish Europe!
It is very difficult to read, but this is what the officials of Daxia insist on.
In fact, both sides understood that this was just a nominal tribute, and there was also a problem of translation.
Both Daxia and Franji took what they needed.
From now on, Franchi Country can completely take off, because with the back garden of Far Eastern Daxia, it can freely compete with its neighboring countries on the ocean.
The most important thing is that it can exclusively enjoy the interests of the East.
For Daxia, the annual tax revenue of 50 million taels is enough to ease Daxia's finances, and even more money can be used to defend against Northern Qi and the Sirius Empire.
Moreover, a western vassal state was obtained in name, and everyone had a bright future. As for the fairy leaf, both sides kept silent about it.
However, after the negotiations ended, Heller made another personal request of his.
"Dear Your Highness Qin Zheng, I hope that your country can release our Lucy Knight. In accordance with international practice, our country is willing to pay a ransom of one million taels of silver."
Qin Zheng looked confused, and Koizumi Iichi on the side explained: "Your Highness, the ninth prince of your country ignored the impending friendship between the two countries and forcibly sent people to kidnap Lord Heller's adopted daughter. Now Franji and Daxia are As a friendly country, such a thing will destroy the alliance between the two countries."
Qin Zheng's eyes turned cold: "Don't worry, Mr. Heller, I will make the decision for you, and I can also find an Eastern title for your adopted daughter. How about the county master?"
Heller smiled and said: "Thank you so much, Your Highness!"
Before Qin Zheng came, he also had a rough understanding of Western knowledge. Of course, these were brought back by Zhao Guoshi, which was thousands of years ago.
But Qin Zheng knew that there was a saying in the West that the vassals of vassals are not my vassals. Since the two countries can cooperate, why can't they win over this Heller?
Qin Zheng then promised: "Mr. Heller, I am the prince. According to your Western parlance, I am the prince of a country. I wonder if you can be loyal to me. I will give you the title of marquis."
Heller was stunned. This idiot prince still wanted to win over him. Of course he knew that this prince was not the other prince, but it would be good to have the title of marquis and return to the West to show off.
Although he is one of the leaders of the Far East Pioneer Group, he is often ostracized by the aristocratic circles because his title is too low, his bloodline is only a viscount, and he is only the second son of a second son in the family. , being able to get an honorary knight is already the result of many efforts.
Heller immediately knelt down on one knee and kissed Qin Zheng's boots. At this moment, Qin Zheng was extremely satisfied.
"Dear His Highness Qin Zheng, I, Heller, am willing to be loyal to you with infinite loyalty!"
This scene also made Daxia's courtiers feel extremely comfortable. Last night, they spat at each other and threw their shoes, but they refused to give in. If they had known it was so simple, why bother?
Qin Zheng said sternly: "My dear, please rise. From now on, you will be my first-class Marquis of Daxia. Later, I will report to the palace that my father has given you a gift!"
Heller stood up: "Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
He was also very happy in his heart. Who said that the nobles of Daxia were not nobles?
But just when everyone was happy, an unpleasant sound came from outside the door.
"Report, urgent report from Chaozhou, Chaozhou has been lost!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked, especially Chu Feng, the Chaozhou governor who came specifically to build momentum for Qin Zheng, with a black face.
He was a guard general, and the city he was guarding was lost. This was a huge mistake.
Since ancient times, there has been a rule that there are people in the city. If he wants to get involved in Daxia officialdom in the future, it will be a huge stain, and now the Chu family has transferred most of its property to Chaozhou City.
Lost, to whom?
Before Chu Feng could ask questions, Qin Zheng was already angry.
"Who is it? Who is so bold?"
Yang An on the side sighed, who else could this be?
At this time, the person who sent the message trembled and said: "It's...it's Qin Yun!"
Qin Zheng looked at Chu Feng coldly.
"Chu Feng!"
"I'm here, I order you to take back the city, otherwise I'll come to see you!"
"I accept the order!"
"Wait a minute!" Yang An stood up and said, cupping his hands.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are overstepping your bounds. The Crown Prince resides in the East Palace and has no right to mobilize troops. His Highness the Crown Prince can easily be manipulated by doing this!"
"Furthermore, His Majesty has agreed to Qin Yun's founding of the country. I'm afraid there may be a misunderstanding."
Qin Zheng's heart sank. Emperor Xia had beaten him a few days ago. If he really overstepped his bounds, he might be impeached by those rats in the pot when he went back.
Qin Zheng thought for a while, and then Heller volunteered: "Your Highness, there is no need to worry. Qin Yun is not a prince of your country, so we must take action, and your country will not stop it, right?"
Zhang Qiguang said: "Of course!"
Heller: "Qin Yun kidnapped our country's Silver Paladin, so our country will naturally want to settle accounts with him. Let's prepare for three days. When our army from Franji Kingdom arrives at the shore, we will destroy Qin Yun in one fell swoop!"
As soon as these words came out, the Daxia envoy frowned. Isn't this equivalent to bringing in the forces of other countries in Daxia's land? This is probably more likely to make people suspicious than the previous transgression.
But Heller continued: "I am now loyal to His Highness the Crown Prince. I can be regarded as His Highness the Crown Prince's private soldier. Isn't it a great achievement for Your Highness the Crown Prince to quell the chaos alone?"
"In Eastern terms, if you treat me like a soldier, I will respond with death!"
Qin Zheng laughed loudly: "Well said! Dear Hailer, I will give you another piece of jade."
Yang An hesitated to speak, but when he saw a group of envoys from Daxia who followed them, they all handed over their hands and called him "the prince is wise."
As a veteran official, he knew that he shouldn't say too much.
Heller and Koizumi looked at each other, and they both saw various calculations in each other's eyes.
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