Domineering Daming

Zhu Youjian looked at Philip IV, deliberately remained silent for a while, and said: "If Spain really wants to join, if the size is huge, the combined fleet will need to be reformed. This kind of reform is quite large, and it may need to be discussed again. The method and share of the votes are determined. The coach can also be determined in turn or in sections. These can be discussed, and our country holds an open attitude..."

Philip IV listened with a smile on his face, and said: "We also hold the same view on joining the United Fleet. I believe that this is a great fortune for both countries."

Philip IV raised his wine glass, indicating that a consensus was reached on this matter.

Zhu Youjian picked up the wine glass knowingly, with a humble and firm smile.

The two faced each other from a distance, and then drank in one gulp.

They have reached a consensus, and the following things will be carefully negotiated by the people below. The big bosses will not discuss the details with each other-lose their positions!

The two put down their wine glasses, slowly picked up chopsticks, knives and forks, and began to eat, and the dinner table became quiet again.

The joint fleet is not only as simple as forming a fleet, but also involves maritime navigation rules, military mutual assistance, supply of weapons and equipment, military training, etc. This is a huge systematic project.

Also the first worldwide military organization, the prototype of something.

After a while, Zhu Youjian said: "Your Majesty, our country's attitude towards trade has always been fair, open, and reciprocal. We don't like exclusive and exclusive trade. We hope that there will be no restricted areas for each other, and interests can be achieved." Reciprocity, sharing, and sharing. Moreover, our greatest appeal to trade is freedom, and it should not be plundered by governments everywhere, including unreasonable taxation, restrictions, and suppression..."

Although these are not things that Zhu Youjian likes, he has known for more than a year that he must do a good job in this matter, which is related to the annual grain of 2000 million shi!

It was Philip IV who asked before, but this time it was Zhu Youjian who came.

Listening to the translator, Philip IV kept nodding, and when Zhu Youjian finished speaking, he said: "We also hope that trade can be free and fair, and both ends of the east and west. Both your country and ours are the undisputed largest countries. We want to set an example, our trade should be comprehensive, unparalleled, the example of the world. We should have a complete plan, have an agency to schedule our trade, make rules, make sure everything runs smoothly. … "

Zhu Youjian heard the implication of Philip IV's words. Philip IV gave up his attempt to monopolize Ming Dynasty or Asian trade, but wanted a higher level of control and monitored Ming's foreign trade.

Zhu Youjian's expression remained unmoved. Even though he didn't like businessmen and many of Zhu Xu's policies, it didn't mean he allowed others to ride on Daming's head!

Holding the wine glass, Zhu Youjian slowly brought it to his mouth, his eyes flashed coldly, he put down the wine glass suddenly, and said, "What your Majesty said is true, but our two countries are too far away, how can we control them?"

Philip IV had naturally thought about it a long time ago, and he said enthusiastically: "We can choose a place as close as possible. If it is managed, I hope that the Minister of Finance of our country will manage it. Zhu, you should believe me. We will be a reciprocal and fair trade partner, no one will suffer, of course, this is our common institution, you can send someone as a deputy, our trade will bring huge shocks to the whole world!"

Zhu Youjian heard that Philip IV was full of excitement about the trade with the Ming Dynasty, but his goal was to control the trade between Ming Dynasty and the whole of Asia to obtain the maximum benefit.

Zhu Youjian was silent for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, like the United Fleet, trade is not the business of our two countries. We should establish a world trade alliance. I believe that only in this way can we bring the greatest benefits. interests, and benefit our two countries."

Philip IV only wanted to monopolize the trade of Ming Dynasty or Asia, and the annual profit would be more than [-] million reals. For Spain, it would be a long drought and heavy rain!But Zhu Youjian's words shocked him, he seemed to see the money in the whole world pouring into his arms.

At the same time, he was more vigilant, and he could tell from Zhu Youjian's words that the big eastern country had a higher mind than him, focusing on the whole world!

"Ming people want to trade with the whole world? What do they want to do?" Philip IV was also silent, his mind turned quickly.

In the past few decades, he has never heard of the Ming Dynasty's external expansion. It was only this year that he learned that some of their overseas actions angered the Ming Dynasty and suffered strong retaliation.

But he didn't know what this big oriental country that seemed to have suddenly woken up was going to do, and why it had such a huge plan as soon as it appeared.

With such a strong purpose, are they going to compete with Spain for overseas colonies?Or just for trade, to make a profit?

In a blink of an eye, Philip IV thought of enemies such as the Netherlands, Frank, and England. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he suddenly said: "The alliance is fine, but whoever can enter must obtain the unanimous consent of both of us. The specific trade rules are up to us." To be decided by both parties, the location of this trade union shall be in Madrid."

This is already the last request of Philip IV. Obviously, Philip IV is bound to win the trade relations of the Ming Dynasty and is very impatient.

Chapter 1204 Offensive and Defensive Alliance

Zhu Youjian looked at Philip IV, his expression remained still, his heart was spinning.

He hates businessmen, who buy low and sell high, reap huge profits, and those who suffer are always the hard-working people.Daming is not supported by businessmen, but by thousands of people!

Although he hated it from the bottom of his heart, Zhu Youjian couldn't let the World Trade Union fall into the hands of Spain, otherwise the people from Xiyi would join the ranks of exploiting the people of Ming Dynasty.

He picked up the wine glass expressionlessly and took a sip.

Philip IV looked straight at Zhu Youjian. He was naturally impatient. Spain's finances were about to collapse, and he needed blood transfusions urgently. Moreover, he needed to form an alliance with Ming to deal with Frank, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Ottoman Empire.

Spain is weakening and bankrupt, and he needs foreign aid!

Suddenly, Zhu Youjian put down his wine glass, looked at Philip IV, and said, "Your Majesty, we can't be impatient. The World Trade Union is a huge organization that involves many countries and complicated matters. We need to discuss it carefully and deliberate step by step. , As for the location, I think it can be divided into the east and west ends, one in each of your two countries. With the development, we can merge. We will discuss the specific location. It can be in your two countries, or in you and me. The two countries are more suitable places..."

Philip IV knew that Zhu Youjian would not agree. When he heard his plan, his expression was silent, and he said for a moment: "Yes. However, I hope to sign an offensive and defensive alliance treaty with Daming. For the enemies who invaded Spain, Daming should treat them as equals. Violation of itself requires the strongest response, including physical force! Of course, the same is true for Spain.”

Zhu Youjian frowned, with surprise in his eyes.

He did not expect that Philip IV would make such a request.You know, Spain is too far away from the Ming Dynasty, and it took nearly two years for his fleet to arrive in Spain!

If something happened to Spain or Daming, there was no time to rescue them. This offensive and defensive alliance was useless, it was just a piece of paper!

Philip IV naturally knew this, but with a firm expression and scorching eyes, he almost stared at Zhu Youjian, and he almost said bluntly: If you don't agree, everything we talked about before will be void!

Zhu Youjian felt the determination of Philip IV, picked up the wine glass again, and meditated.

Daming did not plan to build a so-called offensive and defensive alliance with Spain, nor was it necessary. Now that Philip IV suddenly mentioned it, Zhu Youjian felt a little uneasy, as if there was a conspiracy waiting for him.

At the same time, he also knew that Spain was almost a public enemy in Europe. It was at war with the whole of Europe, the Kingdom of Franks, the Kingdom of England, the de facto independent Netherlands, the lingering Roman Empire, and an aggressive and powerful Ottoman Empire.

Forming an alliance with such a country will bring no benefit to Da Ming, and it will also drag down the increasingly exhausted Da Ming!

Zhu Youjian is hesitating. If he does not agree to Philip IV, the previous efforts will be in vain. The people of Ming Dynasty need food and other help from Spain, so they can't wait!

Zhu Youjian put down his wine glass and said, "Your Majesty, I need to think about this matter again. I, Ming, don't want to get involved in wars. We love peace..."

Philip IV was not disappointed, because he knew that the prince, the elder brother of the Ming Emperor, and the commander of the fleet this time, was not the real person in charge.

Philip IV nodded and said, "His Royal Highness, I hope to hear good news before tonight."

Zhu Youjian nodded lightly, without saying much, stood up and walked outside.

Zhu You checked out the door, and Queen Elizabeth and Oquendo came out slowly.

Elizabeth looked at the empty door, turned to Philip IV and said, "The Ming Dynasty really doesn't want to get involved in the war, are they just here for trade?"

Oquendo has a beard and expressionless face, but his small eyes are constantly blinking.

Philip IV leaned on the chair, looking a little tired, with worries in his eyes.

Spain is indeed making enemies on all sides, Ottoman's tentacles are not far from Spain, and an unprecedented war seems inevitable.

But Frank became stronger and stronger at this time, constantly causing troubles for Spain.The Netherlands was jumping up and down, which annoyed Spain. They were also plundering Spanish treasure ships overseas and vying for colonies. England was watching from the side like an abyss, making Spain restless.

Spain - need foreign aid too much!

Thousands of miles away, there is no direct threat to Spain, and the powerful Ming Dynasty is undoubtedly the best choice.

After waiting for a while, seeing that Philip IV was silent, Elizabeth turned to look at Oquendo.

Oquindo understood, looked at Philip IV, and said: "Your Majesty, we must form an alliance. The Ming people are indeed too far away from us, but they are very close to Egypt. If their fleet appears in the Red Sea, near Egypt, or in the Persian Gulf, It will put huge pressure on the Ottoman Empire and will restrain a considerable part of its troops. If the Ming Dynasty is willing to go ashore, it will force the Ottomans to fight on two or even three fronts, and Russia..."

Oquindo's words were very simple, almost outlining a grand blueprint for Philip IV to encircle and suppress the Ottoman Empire in three directions.