Where does the benefit come from?
Jones looked at Mr. Qi with confusion.
But Qi Yu was unhurried and said calmly: "This matter is not urgent. From the look of the general, it seems that he has been hungry at sea for a long time. It is better to eat and drink first, and then talk about other general affairs." "
In fact, this is indeed the case.
The ship Jones was on was a command ship in the military and did not have the ability to carry too many living supplies. In other words, once it leaves the support range of the supply ship, it may face a shortage of food.
Not to mention, it leaked.
Jones looked at the dishes on the table, and his stomach immediately growled.
eat? Still not eating?
I'm a little worried...
Seeing that he seemed hesitant, Qi Yu immediately drank a bowl of wine and took a few bites of the food. Then he said, "Look carefully, both the food and the wine are very clean."
It means: not poisonous!
When Jones saw this, he sat down calmly.
Qi Yu was the first to hold up the big bowl, and after lightly touching Jones's liquor with his own 'water wine', he said: "Confucius of China once said, "Isn't it right to have friends from far away? Come, friends from far away, Let’s drink to it!”
Although Jones didn't understand the meaning of the words, he could feel the deep kindness of the other party. Under the recognition of the compliment, he hurriedly picked up the wine and drank it down.
"Cough cough cough, it's so spicy!!"
"This isn't called spicy, it's called strong! Come on, let's do it again!"
"Well……"
After drinking a lot, Qi Yu said happily: When you drink enough, the topics will naturally increase...
After three rounds of wine, the wind and the remaining clouds were gone.
After Jones settled his stomach, he took the initiative to ask: "Master Qi, we have eaten and drank wine. Now can you tell us about the 'vital interests'?"
"Of course!" Qi Yu put down his chopsticks after hearing this and said, "But before I answer, I want to ask you a question first. What do you think?"
"Oh? Sir, please tell me."
"You travel across mountains and rivers to invade from afar. What are you trying to do by raising an army and mobilizing a large number of people?"
Picture what?
Jones was stunned when he heard this and replied: "That's right. Our country, Great Britain, and France are friendly allies. If he goes to war with your country, how can we not support him? Even if it's just a formality, we have to do it." Just do what you should do."
Just for show?
Huh, do you believe this?
Qi Yu was not angry, but said calmly: "Looking at your Excellency, it seems that you are not willing to tell the truth."
Jones replied: "How could it be? Every word I said is true."
Qi Yu smiled coldly and said: "Forget it! Since you are unwilling to expose your disguise, let me do it for you and tell you the true motive."
"Well……"
Qi Yu ignored his embarrassment and continued to talk to himself: "Jones, we are both sensible people, there is no need to open our eyes and tell lies. In my opinion, your motive for launching the war is very simple, just to plunder resources. Just take Your sending troops this time is an example. In name, it is to help Francois, but in fact, it is to take advantage of the situation and divide the wealth of our Qiongzhou."
"you……"
Being poked into his thoughts, Jones' expression seemed a little unnatural. He just smiled awkwardly without making any rebuttal.
Qi Yu suddenly changed his voice and laughed loudly: "Isn't it just for the money that you are robbing? You don't know that I have prepared a big fortune for you, Qi. Not only are you If you are not grateful, you come here to beat me, what an act of ungratefulness!"
Ready for wealth?
Tsk, what you say is better than what you sing!
Jones laughed and said: "Master Qi, I am not a three-year-old child, how can I be seduced by lies like yours?"
"Do not believe?"
Qi Yu chuckled and said, "Don't misunderstand me! The wealth I'm talking about refers to good business that makes a lot of money, not gold and silver."
Jones scratched his head and said, "Send a trade? How about giving money directly?"
Qi Yu laughed and said: "Sending money is a bad idea and is never advisable. There is a Chinese proverb: It is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish; to teach a man to fish only saves the moment, but to Fishing can satisfy a lifetime’s needs.”
After giving an easy-to-understand explanation, he added: "However, there is a prerequisite for doing business, and that is that harmony brings wealth. If it is a swordsman meeting, no matter how good the vision is, it will become a false longing."
Jones came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Master Qi, you are talking nonsense! You are doing business with us to make a profit, that is, to make money from us. What is the so-called gift of wealth? "
Qi Yu coughed dryly and said, "When you say that, you seem a bit too ignorant. In all the transactions in the world, which one is not mutually beneficial and win-win for both parties? Is it possible that, in order to pursue cooperation, I have to pay you back?"
"this……"
It seems to be true.
Jones was speechless and could only nodded.
Qi Yu smiled with satisfaction and continued: "I believe you have heard that I, Mr. Qi, am a local official who values commerce and cherishes business. Under my rule, business is booming, manufacturing is everywhere, and all kinds of businessmen gather like clouds. Say something. To put it bluntly, all you need to do is resell Qiongzhou's products to neighboring countries and you can get huge profits. What's the difference between me giving you this kind of convenience and giving money directly?"
After blowing the bright Niu Shisan, Qi Dalang turned to a regretful tone and said: "It's a pity, it's a pity..."
Jones said: "What's the pity?"
Qi Yu sighed and said: "Originally, I planned to hold two internal and external business guidance meetings this year, but I know that I have just completed the first domestic sales meeting. Franji, this The turtle son then sent his troops to fight."
"Export sales meeting?"
"Not bad!" Qi Yu nodded and elaborated: "To tell you the truth, according to my original plan, I wanted to invite your country and Valois to attend the export fair, but in the end, I was told by Franco. It disturbed Yaxing..."
When the business guidance meeting was held in Qiongzhou, both Great Britain and Valois sent corresponding spies to look for business opportunities.
The few yellow clouds Qi Yu saw at the scene were from their spying.
In other words, the two countries have long been willing to do business, but they have not found suitable opportunities to exploit them.
Qi Yu is basically certain about this.
In fact, his words contained a double entendre, which not only gave Great Britain and Valois face, but also took the opportunity to sow discord between them and Francois.
The hidden meaning is: You originally had a chance to make money, but you were all messed up by Franji, the bastard.
