Iron Dynasty

Greenland covers the city.

The cold north wind blew, and Claire tightened his windbreaker. Rhode stood by his side and described his experiences in Qingzhou to him one by one.

Generally speaking, the development of this fief of King Qi is a little deformed. They have a strong military base, but the people's livelihood industry is far behind Europe. The people of Qingzhou are more civilized than other places, but they can't compare with Europe. Rhodes recalled what he saw in Qingzhou.

Claire frowned, This King Qi was really born for the war, he invested too much money in the war but neglected the foundation of a country, while our Netherlands, on the contrary, invested too much money in social welfare. The threat of war has been ignored in terms of people's livelihood and people's livelihood, which has led to the current predicament.

Speaking of which, we can really complement each other. Rhode laughed at himself: But do we really have to agree to King Qi's request to withdraw the army from Relanza City? In this case, our merchant ships have lost their protection. child.

After Rhodes talked about the negotiation process and the subsequent inspection of Qingzhou, Claire's expression relaxed, and he said to Rhodes: Rod, you are still suitable for being a businessman rather than a politician. This King Qi is very unusual. It's just his negotiation, and now he's just using the minimum to test our reaction, if he really doesn't leave us a little leeway, he won't continue to waste time with you.

Rhodes froze for a while, he was just a staff member of a Dutch trading company, the Dutch ambassador's status was just to facilitate dealings with surrounding countries, he shrugged, and he asked, I don't think so, this King Qi is very tough.

The side with the upper hand will always be tough, but I think it is necessary to make a final attempt. We are all nobles, and we may have something in common. Claire laughed, Well, let's go to Dengzhou again, can we? Let’s talk about achievements and see this time.”

Rhodes sighed, Lord Count, why are we negotiating with them? Maybe we won't lose anything through war.

No, you are wrong, we will lose more. Claire's eyes were deep, he looked at Sakai who was holding a matchlock gun under the city and said: The ambition of the Japanese country is expanding day by day, and this beast we raised will eventually be swallowed up. We ourselves, and now the British tentacles are also extending to East Asia, the British are too powerful, our fleet is not an opponent, so we need an ally.

Rhode nodded and said, In that case, I hope God can give us good luck this time.

After speaking, Rhodes went down from the prefect's office to the city.

Ambassador Rhodes, how's it going? Are we going to fight? We can't wait. Sakai licked his lips, and his slender triangular eyes flashed dangerously.

Rhodes said: We have no plan to go to war with King Qi, and this King Qi is very powerful.

Sakai rolled his eyes, So you're ready to continue negotiating? This is a stupid decision.

Please pay attention to your words, Sakai, we paid a lot of money to hire you not to let you participate in our decision-making. Rhode's words contained a strong warning.

Like Claire, they all felt that Sakai was trying to interfere with their decision in East Asia, and behind this, the shadow of Yamada Nobunaga was looming, and they always hoped that the Dutch and the Great Yu would go to war.

Perhaps Claire is right, they should be more wary of the Japanese expansion ambitions.

After two days of preparation, Claire led the fleet to the north again, and seven days later they reached the outer sea of ​​Dengzhou City again.

Qingzhou.

After the Chinese New Year, the government office quickly resumed operation. In fact, due to the lack of entertainment activities, the New Year's Day in the Great Yu Kingdom only lasted for three or four days. After the lively time, the people hid in their homes and roasted coal balls. reluctant to come out.

During the Chinese New Year, Xiao Ming was really at ease. He accompanied Fei Yue'er to play around Qingzhou City, and the two of them were very relaxed and leisurely until Dengzhou received news again this time.

Count Claire? Xiao Ming chewed on the suffix of the name. Even in Europe, the title of Earl is rare, and in the Netherlands, Claire is also a respected person.

It has been more than a month since the last negotiation, and it seems that Claire arrived in Dengzhou in person this time to draw an end to the negotiation.

After pondering for a while, he said to the station general who came to report: You go ahead and tell Earl Claire that this king will go to Dengzhou to meet him in person, and let him stay in Dengzhou for a few days.

Yes, Your Highness. The postmaster nodded and turned to leave.

When the post was about to leave, Fei Yue'er said, Your Highness is going out again?

Yes, this negotiation is very important. If we can negotiate success, we can avoid a war. Xiao Ming said.

When Fei Yue heard this, she knew that this matter was of great importance, and she said sensible: Since this is the case, the concubine will ask the servant to pack the things for His Highness.

Don't you want to go, Princess? Xiao Ming said with a smile.

Me too? Fei Yue'er was a little surprised.

Xiao Ming nodded, I'm afraid there are still a lot of things to deal with in Dengzhou this time, and you need to live for a while, the princess might as well go with this king, so you can also see what the Dutch are like. ?

Fei Yue'er heard the words happily and said: Yes, Your Highness, the concubine will go back to prepare.

After all, she trotted all the way back to the dormitory with her skirt in hand to pack her things.

Seeing this, Xiao Ming smiled helplessly. After all, Fei Yue'er was deeply influenced by the Three Cards and Five Persistences of the Great Yu Kingdom, and always adhered to the idea of ​​women not going out at home.

If Xiao Ming didn't say it, she wouldn't take the initiative to mention it. Now that Xiao Ming said so, she was naturally overjoyed.

After packing up, Xiao Ming went to Dengzhou under the protection of five thousand musketeers the next day, and three days later, he returned to Dengzhou again.

His Royal Highness, Earl Claire is already waiting at the mansion. As soon as he entered Dengzhou City, Yang Chengye immediately reported the situation of the Dutch to Xiao Ming.

This time the Dutch did not send soldiers to the city, but Lord and Claire entered Dengzhou city with four soldiers.

Nodding his head, he said to Fei Yue'er, Princess, you can go and rest for a while, this king will go to meet the Dutch first.

Yes, Your Highness.

Fei Yue'er said softly in the sedan chair.

Following Yang Chengye, Xiao Ming returned to the Dengzhou government office again after two months. At this time, he saw Rhodes and a slightly fat but graceful European.

His Royal Highness King Qi, this is Earl Claire, the Dutch Governor of East Asian Affairs. Rhode said respectfully.

While Xiao Ming was looking at Claire, Claire was also looking at Xiao Ming. At this time, he said, It is an honor to meet you, His Royal Highness King Qi.