Steel Dynasty - Chapter 870
[Chapter 868 The second route]
The atmosphere in the Imperial Study Room was a bit awkward.
After Brandon took a deep breath, he said: “Your Majesty, ten million ducats is really beyond the reach of the Bank of Amsterdam. After all, we have provided loans to many countries.” “
Really? Then how much can you provide?” What? It is said that you have many large silver mines in South America.” Xiao Ming looked at Brandon.
“Indeed, it seems that His Majesty knows us very well.” Brandon was a little surprised. He said: “Five million ducats, we can only provide so much now. After all, it is very difficult to transport this batch of gold and silver of equal value from the Netherlands. It’s too dangerous.”
Xiao Ming was silent for a while. This is equivalent to half of the loss, which is basically equivalent to 300,000 taels of gold and 3 million taels of silver.
After a pause, he continued: “But even so, we can’t provide so much real gold and silver. According to my estimate, we can provide one million taels of silver and 30,000 taels of gold, and the rest can only be paid in saltpeter.” , iron ore, rubber, sulfur and other material substitutions. “
“Let’s do it!” Xiao Ming agreed. The most important issue for him now is to obtain funds to speed up domestic construction. If the Netherlands can continue to provide him with funds. , then the industrial and commercial development of Dayu will be faster.
Brandon breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and said, “So your Majesty is willing to provide escort for the Dutch caravan?”
“Of course, but this route is not from Malacca to the Netherlands, but from here to here!” Xiao said as he spoke Ming walked to the world map and drew on the drawing from Ryukyu to Australia, and then from Europe to South America. This is one of the eight major contemporary maritime routes.
He chose this route not because he was afraid of the British fleet, but because he wanted to understand this route from Australia to South America through escort, and prepare for the future occupation of Australia and march into South and North America. At the same time, this could also train the Great Chongqing. The navy’s ability to conduct ocean operations.
Brandon was stunned. Only then did he notice the huge world map in the royal study. What surprised him was that the map marked the geographical locations of the world in great detail.
“God, this is the greatest map I’ve ever seen.” Brandon said.
Xiao Ming waved his hand in front of Brandon to bring him back to his senses. He said: “There are eight routes on this map. The British control the first one. Their control of this route is relatively weak. If you agree If so, I will send a fleet to escort you to a safe area. After all, you can only provide half of the loan, and I can only choose the easy way. “
Brandon spread his hands helplessly. He seemed to have no other choice. After all, this is indeed the way back. route, he said: “Well, this is the only way we can look now.”
“You also have to pay for the escort fees. After all, I have to pay you back the interest. Business is business, and no one can suffer.” Xiao Ming added .
Brandon had already thought of this, “This is natural, but in addition to escorting, we also came here this time to deepen commercial exchanges with your country. We hope to purchase more goods from the Great Chongqing Country, such as Steam engines, bearings, sugar, cotton, silk, and even firearms. “
I have to say that you Dutch people have a very vicious vision. These are the treasures of the country of Chongqing.” Xiao Ming was a little surprised, “And you seem to understand.” “Brandon
tells the truth,” Many people know about the war between Dayu and the northern nomads. Of course, they also know about some of the magical weapons on the battlefield. If your majesty is willing to sell them, we will be happy to buy them. “
Nodding slightly, he said: “Of course, you can discuss this with Li Kaiyuan, he will tell you what can be sold and what cannot be sold, but in any case, you must prepare enough if you want to purchase these things. Money will do.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.” Brandon breathed a sigh of relief. He was very happy that this time Great Chongqing seemed to be more open and willing to participate in overseas trade.
He was both happy and worried about this phenomenon. He was happy that the Netherlands had such a strong partner in Asia, but he was worried that the sphere of influence of Great Chongqing was beginning to expand overseas.
After settling on the loan, Brandon discussed some details of cooperation with Xiao Ming and then left.
Watching Brandon leave, Qian Dafu said with emotion: “Your Majesty, this Netherlands is really rich, they just took out so much gold and silver casually.”
“This is not much, Brandon is very cunning, he is worried We will default on the loan, so we only provided these loans. Even if we don’t repay them by then, they won’t lose too much,” Xiao Ming analyzed, “But it doesn’t matter. The real money this time is in the trade with Dutch businessmen. , This time he brought many big businessmen over. “
The emperor really plans to sell industrial products such as muskets and steam engines to the Dutch?” Qian Dafu was worried.
“If selling a conscripting musket allows the Chongqing army to be equipped with a breech-loading rifle, why wouldn’t I do it? Besides, I’m afraid that the conscripting muskets have long since fallen into the hands of Europeans. If it’s a few years later, I’m afraid they It’s not surprising. As for the first-generation reciprocating steam engines, of course they have to be sold. Only by selling the money can we research more advanced steam engines. “
Xiao Ming looked excited. Generally speaking, he supports the sale of these products, because at this time, Europe is the only one.” Industrial capacity can already produce these things, and there is little point in waiting until they rot in our hands.
Of course, he would never trade some core technologies, such as industrial aircraft, breech-loading gun technology, steam locomotives, etc. It was his principle to maintain generational differences.
Brandon here breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the palace.
The businessmen who had been waiting outside for a long time immediately gathered around him and asked him about the outcome of the interview.
“Thank God, the Emperor of Chongqing showed amazing kindness this time. The route and trade were all successful.” Brandon laughed.
The other businessmen suddenly became excited. Yesterday, they wandered around Qingzhou and thought about the things they were going to purchase, but this was not enough for them.
Because they believe that there are other commodities in Dayu waiting for them to explore.
A businessman said: “Congressman Bu**, we should continue to visit Qingzhou for a few days so that we can confirm what else we need to buy.”
Brandon nodded. He also wanted to try the feeling of riding a steam locomotive. He mentioned this before leaving, and the Emperor of Chongqing promised to ride on him during the trial operation of the steam locomotive.
For him, this is a complete temptation, and he is also planning to record this trip to Chongqing to let members of the Dutch Parliament have a deeper understanding of Chongqing.
(End of chapter)
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