[Qing] If you don't work hard, you will be forced to inherit the throne

According to Yinfeng's original idea, Songjiang Mansion, which has a special geographical location, simple surrounding people and no big merchant families rooted here, is suitable to be the location of this trade center, and Khan Ama consulted with his confidants and finally came to a choice Fujian is a trading port, and Fuzhou, Fujian is selected as the center city of this trade.

Located in the eastern part of Fujian, Fuzhou was one of the important trading ports of the Qing Dynasty. The commercial exchanges there had already matured and there were few wars.Erythronia (Quanzhou), which was originally favored by everyone, was hit by wars in the Yuan Dynasty, and a large number of smugglers and traders were formed during the sea ban period. It will take time to deal with it. Obviously, Fuzhou has more unique local advantages.

There is a Fujian navy with rich combat experience. The Minjiang River in eastern Fujian goes to sea, and the opposite side is the recovered Taiwan.

Choosing that side saves time and effort, and can prepare a trade center in a short period of time.Governor Yao Qisheng, who was stationed in Fujian, had rich experience in the First World War, and General Shi Lang, who stationed troops in Taiwan, could play the role of supervision and support at any time.

Determined that foreign trade was about to take place, Yinfeng devoted himself to improving foreign laws.

His reason is simple: now this place is completely blank, and there is no customary rule among countries, so if this is the case, whoever is stronger naturally has the final say!The Qing Dynasty formulated foreign laws, saying that foreigners who could deal with crimes in their own countries, now that they are powerful, they can do so.

Before the trade is held, he must make the most comprehensive preparations to protect the people in the country and the stability of the country, and maintain the order of outsiders...

The establishment of foreign laws in the Qing Dynasty was rooted in maintaining the balance of the country, and the laws set up for overseas trade were naturally also to protect the domestic trade order.It is intended to remind all countries: If you don't fight with each other, go back and fight, and don't even think about bringing it to the Qing Dynasty.The Qing Dynasty will also give protection and justice to foreigners who abide by the law.

Under Kangxi's abbot's overall situation, the preparations for the trade center were completed a year later. During this period, a group of diplomatic envoys were sent to various countries to invite their caravans to Fuzhou to participate in the trade event.

In spring in Fujian, there are seas of flowers all over the mountains. In the open land, you can see the endless coastline. The sky is azure blue, and the clouds are like smog, drifting away in the sky.

The wet and salty sea breeze blew waves of whistling sound, and the orderly arrangement of merchant ships in the distance came into people's eyes.

At first, it was as big as an ant, and then it got closer and closer, and thousands of large merchant ships flocked to it, and it was impossible to see the side at a glance.The Qing Navy dispatched small, slender fast boats that could freely shuttle between merchant ships from various countries to maintain order. From the perspective of people, the rows are not spectacular, and they are orderly like a queue When they came, the Fuzhou people who were watching on both sides of the port let out bursts of exclamation.

Only the local officials who actually carried out the welcoming operation knew that in order to maintain order and avoid congestion of merchant ships from various countries, everything they did was in a hurry, which was tantamount to fighting a big battle!

Yao Qisheng, who is sixty-five years old this year, is also the local magistrate handpicked by Kangxi this time. Standing in the port, he watched the merchant ships slowly berthing here.

Originally, he wanted to pray for rest and take care of his life, but now, he only feels that his blood is boiling, and he can work for another ten years!

The subordinate officials went up to greet them one by one according to the previous agreement.

The inn in Fuzhou was full of people in just one month, and the whole city was boiling like boiling water.

Yao Qisheng put his hands behind his back, enjoying the feeling of blowing the sea breeze. He smiled and said to the people behind him: "Look at me, I'm an old bone and I still don't accept my old age. I just gritted my teeth and refused to pray to the emperor. This time, it's a big event, but it almost didn't happen." It took half my life to be busy."

"When you can't move anymore, you will be as comfortable as me," Dolittle stroked his beard and laughed.

He came here on crutches this time, accompanied by his son. How can he not miss the grand occasion of Qing trade in his lifetime?

He thought that he would never see such a scene in his life, but he didn't expect such a good opportunity to turn around just as he stepped into the coffin.

Dolittle was only here for sightseeing, and in his identity he was an inspector sent by the emperor. He lived in the most comfortable inn and watched the most comprehensive grand occasion.

The volume of trade transactions has increased sharply, and the Ministry of Finance's tariff profit curve has climbed step by step.

Fuzhou has delineated trade bases for all countries, allowing them to send people to stay here, and also allowing them to have some self-defense troops, but they are not allowed to wear shotguns and cannons.

The laws against foreign businessmen are also announced to the public.

There are propaganda slogans all over the streets and alleys, praising the smooth opening of the grand trade event and welcoming envoys from all countries.

The government also beat gongs and drums to publicize: "Foreign envoys should abide by the rules of the Qing Dynasty, abide by the laws and regulations, and never disturb the people of our country."

This time Louis XIV dispatched Baptiste, a member of the French genius finance minister Colbert's tribe.

Louis XIV is not a monarch who knows how to manage. His talents are all focused on governing the military and government, and expanding wars abroad.

The war requires huge financial support, and the treasury of France is fully enriched by the genius finance minister Colbert, who is a mercantilist finance minister, and even Louis XIV has also become a merchant. monarch of doctrine.

Their king is at the critical moment of launching a war abroad, and needs a lot of money to support it, but it is a pity that Colbert passed away!

The envoys sent by the Qing Dynasty were warmly welcomed by the king in France. Interestingly, the king loved ballet and even performed it for his courtiers and Qing envoys.

As the second envoy sent the Qing emperor's trade invitation, Louis XIV sent Colbert's descendants, Bapp Jr., to participate in this grand event.

He said to Little Bapu: "We need to maintain a good relationship with the ancient eastern countries. As long as it is a transaction with them, there is no one that is not a fortune. Other countries have sharpened their heads and want to make friends with them, but we It has a unique advantage!"

Their envoy was renamed Bai Jin and stayed in the Qing Dynasty, and another envoy was renamed Zhang Cheng, who traveled between the Qing Dynasty and France as an intermediary.

"This grand trade event of the Qing Dynasty must get more orders than other countries. You must try your best to establish a good relationship with the officials of the Qing Dynasty. There are many rules in the ancient eastern countries. If you abide by the laws and regulations, they will not embarrass you , and if someone in another country knows the law and breaks the law, then they will definitely be kicked out."

Little Bapp does not have the business talent of his grandfather, but he is more tactful and flexible than his grandfather.

The entourage officials sent by Yao Qisheng are still telling little Bapp: "If you have any doubts or need help, you can come to the Yamen to play the drums, and don't hurt others because of discord in private."

The accompanying interpreter interpreted the language for Little Bapp. He smiled amicably and told the accompanying officials: "Thanks to the Qing Dynasty as the host for such courage to maintain order. With your words, I don't need to worry about being attacked by others." The hatred and hurt of the people of the country."

The officials of the Qing Dynasty froze, nodded solemnly, and explained clearly the "rules of taking power off the horse". This little Bapp is obviously a qualified listener. He listened carefully and asked about the details in detail. Come to the approving eyes of Qing officials.

The French envoys really came with the friendship of their king as rumored, so sincere and serious, it is no wonder that the court is willing to give them the best trade position.

Before leaving, the officials asked Bapp to sign his name on the "Commitment Letter to Comply with the Trade Regulations of the Qing Dynasty" and press his fingerprints with red mud.

The Qing Dynasty originally planned to maintain a one-month trade event, giving sufficient time for merchants from all over the country to communicate.

Within this month, with the temporary identity card issued by the Yamen, little Bapp can go shopping in his spare time.

Foreigners wearing all kinds of clothes walked the streets. When they first came, the common people watched curiously, as if they were looking at novelty things.

Slowly, these orderly foreigners began to buy things in the streets and alleys, and began to taste their local delicacies, and some people asked them for the address of their restaurants in strange official words.

The local people have gradually accepted the scene of encountering foreigners when they walk on the street. Bold merchants are already able to communicate with foreigners who frequent them by gestures with their hands.

Little Bapu is a frequent visitor to a roadside stall. Every time he comes to do nothing else, he just comes here to eat wontons and steamed dumplings.

Fresh and fragrant wontons, sprinkled with some spices, the taste can travel thousands of miles.The leaf-shaped steamed dumplings look exquisite, and the meat tastes absolutely delicious, and their prices add up to only ten copper coins, ten copper coins!

It is cheap and delicious, and there are different tastes. For seven consecutive days, Xiaobapu will come to this roadside stall every morning to have a hot breakfast.

The roadside stall is a family, an old couple, with two sons, and now they see little Bapu coming again, and they already know what flavor they want without his gestures.

Little Bapp's Chinese is not good, but communication is not difficult. Seeing that there are obviously more people eating breakfast around him, he asked them with a smile: "Recently, your business is getting better and better."

The old man smiled and said, "It's all thanks to your support. Now, who doesn't know that foreigners come to patronize the wontons here every day? When everyone sees them, they line up to eat. The business is booming." .”

"Old woman, do you think we should name our own wontons? That's how we look dignified. If we tell it later, Bel has a name."

The old lady asked: "Name, what name?"

The little Ba Pu praised them here: "Your wonton tastes really delicious. After I finished eating this and went back, the people at the post station asked me, saying that the taste would not dissipate when I took it home."

Dolittle was passing by here, and he could smell the fragrance of wontons from a distance. He opened the curtain of the carriage and saw a foreigner sitting here, surrounded by a circle of common people, chatting and laughing with each other. of.

In Fuzhou, such scenes are not uncommon.

Dolittle was also interested, asked his servants to help him down, and ordered a bowl of warm wontons.

His attire was either rich or expensive, and he had an extraordinary bearing, but he smiled cheerfully and was approachable. He leaned over and sat on the booth, without looking awkward at all.

Hearing that the little old man wanted to name his shop, everyone around him discussed it.

The old man said again and again: "I have no education and can't read. If you can understand, why don't you think about it for the little old man. If you choose a good name, today's meal will be regarded as the little old man's invitation. Come later, please!"

"Our wontons are the most fragrant. We use the freshest mushrooms and the most delicious vegetables. With home-grown spices, can it not be fragrant? The fragrance can be spread thousands of miles away."

Du Lide said happily: "Then why not call it Qianlixiang?"

Hearing this, the little old man slapped his thigh: "Qianlixiang! This name is so good, it smells like it when you hear it!"

Dolittle just said it casually, but he didn't expect the order to be waived, he hurriedly said: "But just said it casually, don't take it seriously, the store still has to pay."

The little old man still praised him there: "You have such a handsome appearance, you can see that you have read a lot of poetry and books. You really deserve to be a cultural person. You know so much. It's so nice to get a name casually. I will use this name in the future. , you can’t pay for this meal.”

Seeing that he obstinately returned the money to the servant, Dolittle shook his head amusedly, and did not insist anymore.

This meal of wontons made him happy, and he was happier than being rewarded by the emperor!

He turned his head and chatted with Little Bapp again, unknowingly, he got a lot of information.

In early spring, come to a bowl of hot celery, go around to the venue when you are full, and wait for the opening time of the venue. The few days of living in Daqing are really comfortable days like gods.

Little Bapp wrote in his letter of credence to the king: It is really as clean and tidy as the rumors say. There is no waste or excrement on the streets. Walking on the road, the air is fresh and pleasant.The people here are simple and generous, and even the nobles are approachable. They don't put on airs when they see the poor, and they don't show disdain and contempt in their eyes. The most important thing is that the people here advocate frugality and never extravagance.

Little Bapp arrived at the venue in a good mood. As soon as he arrived, he saw his deputy waiting there with an angry expression on his face. Seeing him arriving, the deputy came to complain without tears: "Our venue has been destroyed. , all the goods were smashed, it was smashed overnight, and I don't know who did it!"

A mean Englishman?Or ugly Ottoman Turks?Or the Germans who hate them?

Little Bapp didn't know this, the king was at war with several of their countries, and especially repeatedly raped Germany's western territories several times, there were too many people who hated them!

The deputy lost his mind for a while: "What to do, we have lost a lot, what should we do?!"

Little Bapu remembered every detail of coming to Daqing. He recalled what the leading officials said on the first day he came here, requiring every foreigner to "obey the law and discipline", otherwise Daqing will deal with it according to foreign laws. Merchants from other countries will not be allowed to enter the Qing Dynasty again in the future.

He was quick to get wise: "When we get here, we must follow the rules here. Since someone does not follow the rules here, we will go to the Yamen and beat the drums to complain!"