These days, Emperor Aoki has been in a bad mood.

So Wei Zhongxian seemed extremely careful.

He walked into the Qinzheng Hall and saw Emperor Tianqi holding a carving knife and carving a small thing.

Then he walked forward quietly and took a closer look. Isn’t this wooden villain the princess the princess?

I looked at another villain on the table, not Zhang Jingyi, who was it?

Emperor Tianqi did not raise his head and said, "What's the matter?"

Wei Zhongxian smiled and said, "Your Majesty's carving work is getting more and more exquisite. This Zhang Jingyi and His Royal Highness are really a perfect match. Look, they are very good at marriage."

"Um..." Emperor Aoki just nodded without commenting.

Wei Zhongxian said again: "There is news from Tianjin Wei."

Emperor Apocalypse suddenly felt energetic. Obviously, what he was concerned about now was the Dutch ships in Tianjin Harbor.

Wei Zhongxian said: "In the second year of the Apocalypse, the ships of the Netherlands had fought with our Ming Navy in Penghu and did not gain much advantage. However, at that time, their gunboats were a bit sharp. Now, in less than ten years, the total ships sent this time were four, but they were sharper than those from ten years ago. What I found out was that the gunboats were not only larger, but also faster. What is more worrying was their artillery. It is said that the artillery on the ship was 30% more than ten years ago."

"I sent someone to board the ship in the name of supplying fruits and vegetables. I heard... This is the latest ship in the Netherlands. This time, the elites came together to show their power. Therefore, these four ships should not be underestimated. Your Majesty, you should not be underestimated."

As for what Emperor Tianqi is concerned about, Wei Zhongxian's intelligence collection level is still very high.

After hearing this, Emperor Tianqi became serious: "In less than ten years, why can their ships be thousands of miles a day?"

Wei Zhongxian said: "Isn't it just for profit? I heard that the countries of Florida, England, and the Netherlands fought for the interests of the sea, and killed every day. If this new ship was not promoted, it might be surpassed by their enemies in two years. At that time, the ship would be destroyed and killed, and countless goods would be robbed! Therefore, they were most keen on building ships. The country provided countless craftsmen and gave them a large amount of gold and silver. Those craftsmen with superb skills would also be treated by the king."

Emperor Tianqi couldn't help but say, "In this way, my colleagues are still decent people in the countries of Folangji?"

When Wei Zhongxian heard His Majesty say that the boatmen were traveling with him, he couldn't help but thrust his face and finally he could not help but hold it back.

But when you think about it carefully, isn’t this boatman also making wood? His Majesty also did this, and it’s nothing wrong to say that he was a fellow traveler.

Emperor Tianqi then said, "If this is the case, it will be troublesome. No wonder these Dutch people dare to be so arrogant. Forget it, let's see them tomorrow, let's see what they say."

So the court agreed the next day.

The Netherlands mission headed by Weimarang arrived outside the Forbidden City early.

First, all officials entered the court one after another.

In fact, the Ming Dynasty was not closed, and occasionally there were envoys from Folangji who came to visit. They had seen this blond and blue-eyed man.

But seeing these Dutch people, everyone may not have any good looks.

Emperor Tianqi was promoted to the throne, and Zhang Jingyi, as the Duke of the Kingdom, naturally arrived.

He was in a pretty good mood today, and he looked majestic in his imperial bullfighting uniform.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Hongxun, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and Minister of Rites, submitted a memorial, saying that the Dutch envoy was visiting.

Emperor Tianqi said: "Xuan."

So the eunuchs bowed.

Weimalang and other talents entered the hall in a mighty manner.

They saluted Emperor Apocalypse. Emperor Apocalypse was sitting on the imperial throne and looked at the Dutch people. In fact, Emperor Apocalypse felt that the golden-haired and blue-eyed people looked similar. Anyway, they were blind and could not tell who was who.

Weimarang brought a Han translator.

The translator immediately said, "I wonder if your Majesty has read the letters of the Netherlands and the Netherlands East India Company?"

Emperor Tianqi said lightly: "I have seen it."

The translator whispered a few times to Weimarlang and others.

Weimarang immediately said, "I wonder what Your Majesty wants?"

Of course, these words were translated by the translator.

Emperor Tianqi said coldly: "First, I hope to allow you to enter the two capitals and thirteen provinces and establish companies and banks. Second, I allow you to establish trade points in my Ming Dynasty, right?"

Weimalang said, "If Your Majesty can be sure, then my country will be very grateful."

Emperor Tianqi laughed: "What if I don't agree?"

"This is good for the Ming Dynasty." Weimalang said: "Our banks have a lot of wealth and are even willing to borrow from the Ming Dynasty to provide financial support to the Ming Dynasty court. Not only that, we can also provide tax support to the Ming Dynasty. As for establishing trade points, they can also benefit the Ming Dynasty in the process of trading."

Emperor Tianqi said: "I am not interested in talking about these things now. I just want to know. What is the purpose of you parking your ships outside my Ming Dynasty for no reason and showing off your power?"

Weimarang showed a very humble attitude: "Your Majesty, there is no boundary above the sea."

Emperor Tianqi sneered: "I have read the letter of the country you are waiting for. I have seen you today. I am just waiting for you to come a long way. After all, I am a guest. Seeing you will be a hospitality method!"

"As for the things in this book of the country, I am not sure. You keep saying that you have built a bank in my home, and that it is a great benefit to me, the Ming Dynasty, but it is just a function word. And this trade point. Do you think I really don't know what you did in India, Malaga, and Sumatra? Oh, yes, when dealing with the above countries, are you doing the same today, driving the gunboats into the sea and showing off their power? It's a pity that the Ming Dynasty is not India, nor Malaga, so you don't have to cheat them with these things."

Weimarang did not expect that Emperor Aoki would refuse so bluntly.

In fact, this time he was ready to win what he wanted. It was okay to say about the trade matters, but at worst, he could find a way to seize them from the Portuguese. Even if he relies on Xiao Liuqiu, he could face the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty. However, the bank's business involved too much benefits.

So he couldn't help but say, "Can you think about it again?"

Emperor Tianqi said immediately without thinking: "No need to think about it."

Weimarang continued to speak in a humble tone: "Our bank has huge funds, which can support both the Ming Dynasty and other countries."

The meaning in this sentence is obvious enough!

"You want to threaten me!" Emperor Aoki was furious.

Weimarang took a deep breath and said, "I dare not, I just hope that your Majesty can consider it carefully for the sake of friendship."

Emperor Aoki looked at him coldly and said, "What if I don't think about it?"

All the civil and military officials in the court had already smelled the smell of gunpowder.

Although they are quite polite in their words, even if the cleverness in their words is conveyed through the translator's polish, they can still feel the sharpness hidden in the cotton.

Weimalang looked up, glanced at Emperor Tianqi, and said, "Can Your Majesty go to Tianjin Guard and see our ship with your own eyes?"

Emperor Tianqi was even more angry, his eyes suddenly widened.

"This is my official invitation. Your Majesty can see our ship..."

"You are so brave!" Emperor Tianqi shouted coldly in anger.

At this time, the civil and military officials were moved when they heard the news, and they were a little unbearable. They came here with great courage.

In the Ming Dynasty, the Netherlands was nothing but a small country and was not worth mentioning.

Of course, for the Netherlands, the Ming Dynasty seemed bloated and huge, but it may not be much stronger than India. They witnessed the combat effectiveness of the Far Eastern people in person. As long as the Netherlands became serious, the Ming Dynasty would surrender.

Weimarang seemed calm when facing this angry monarch and minister. He knew that the Ming Dynasty would not be executed.

Therefore, Weimarang still said calmly: "If Your Majesty can go to Tianjin Wei and see my ship in the Netherlands... then I will be grateful. If Your Majesty refuses to go..."

"What's wrong?" Someone interrupted Weimalang's words, but said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I think that since the envoy of the Netherlands warmly invited me, how could I not leave in the Ming Dynasty? I ask Your Majesty to go to Tianjin Guards to take a look."

When everyone heard this, they were shocked first, and then they looked in the sound, but it was Zhang Jingyi, Duke of Liao.

Well, this guy started jumping left and right again.

Emperor Tianqi glanced at Zhang Jingyi, but saw Zhang Jingyi winking desperately.

Emperor Tianqi was stunned and knew that Zhang Jingyi must have had some tricks.

Taking a deep breath, calmed down, Emperor Tianqi smiled and said, "Okay, just as Zhang Qing said."

As soon as this said, someone stood up in anger: "Your Majesty...No..."

"Okay." Emperor Tianqi hurriedly said: "Retreat the court."

Emperor Tianqi was a little embarrassed. He almost fled to the West Garden. At this time, it was almost impossible to imagine what the ministers would have.

However, when he summoned Zhang Jing, he asked strangely: "Zhang Qing, this Dutchman shows off his power. If I go to Tianjin Guard, wouldn't I look at their ships and let me humiliate themselves? What does the look of your eyes at me in the hall?"

Zhang Jing smiled and said, "That ship is indeed sharp, and I have heard of it, but... I also have something. This thing is called a thunder. It's also very sharp!"

"Since the Netherlands provoked and wanted His Majesty to see the power of the ship, why not let His Majesty see the power of the ship? This Netherlands feared power but was not worthy of virtue. Instead of negotiating with them, it would be better to force them directly. Moreover, these people may not be unable to borrow them. The Netherlands is best at doing business. If the Ming Dynasty can use it properly, it will be of great help to the Ming Dynasty. So my suggestion is to give them some strength first, and then talk. And after seeing Tianjin Wei, who will give whom the power."
Chapter completed!