What was there in Britain at that time? There was no industrial revolution, so where did cheap textiles and industrial supplies come from? There were no amazing achievements in technology.

In addition to sailing, shipbuilding and gun building, Britain really has no advantages.

In fact, from history to modern times, China's trade surplus with Western countries has been very large. Otherwise, there would be no Opium War.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty, which has rich and exquisite products, had nothing to be imported. On the contrary, silk, porcelain, tea and other commercial goods were very much wanted to obtain.

John smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "It's okay, we also brought silver coins, so this time we will be the experience of the road exploring."

Norreti said a few words to the Ming Dynasty officials, explained the precautions to John and Widell, then got off the boat and sailed back to the shore.

"The wise man is very unreasonable." Weidell looked at the ship that was sailing away, venting the depression in his heart.

John disagreed and said, "This is the Ming Dynasty. It is not unreasonable to drive away without force or extortion of money? Besides, when we came, we didn't expect that the trade with the Ming Dynasty would be so smooth. Don't make trouble, but it will ruin the long-term trade."

Widell lowered his eyes, feeling resentful, but no longer complained.

This John is a member of the Gertin Federation and is said to have deep ties with the royal family. Perhaps it was the agent of the British King who came to monitor the businessmen's union and ensure his investment.

John and the other two merchants were in the same mood. Trade was the main purpose, and making money was the most important goal.

Before coming, I really didn't expect that the trade with the Ming Dynasty would be so smooth, which was inconsistent with the information they had. They also hoped that they could obtain the Ming Dynasty's goods through the Portuguese!

Now, the rules are a little more, but they are not harsh. There is also less Portuguese middlemen, less their possible bad intentions and tricks, just use money to do business.

Taking two sailors and carrying a box of silver coins, John and the two merchants rushed to the ashore happily, followed Norreti's instructions and went to go through various procedures.

Most of the day passed, until dark, when John and others returned to the ship, their expressions were a little sad.

Widdle felt happy when he saw John's appearance, but he deliberately did not ask him, and instead secretly asked another businessman.

"There are too few silver coins, which makes people look down upon." The merchant smiled bitterly, "The Ming Dynasty has a complete range of merchants, but there are many buyers, and the competition is fierce. Although it is not an auction system, it is necessary to eat such a large amount. If the funds are not sufficient, no one will wait for you."

"That was a batch of silk woven by the royal family of the Ming Empire, which was extremely exquisite. It had been almost done, but it was snatched away by the damn Dutchman's price increase."

"However, the Dutch were indeed defeated by the Ming Empire's navy. The seven ships were sunk or subsided, and none of them escaped. Later, an agreement was signed and the annual fee was paid so that the Dutch could maintain the commercial route to Japan. Otherwise, the Ming Navy would intercept and seize all Dutch ships."

"Mingguo's shopping malls and exchanges are very convenient. John has paid the rent and is preparing to operate it here for a long time. After all, only by staying here can the rules be familiar and the information will be well-informed, rather than like us, making others look like fools..."

Widdle was not very concerned about John and others being joked like rusty buns, but was rather aware of the Dutch defeated by the Ming Navy.

You know, the Netherlands is the "sea coachman" in the world. In terms of the number of ships and artillery, even Britain is no match for it.

Moreover, the Dutch still has a base in Batavia, and his strength in Asia is not a little stronger than that of the new British.

But that's it. He bowed to the Ming Dynasty and had to pay the toll before he could go to Japan for business.

Widdle put aside all the depression in his heart and felt glad that he had no impulse.

Otherwise, these six ships now either sank to the bottom of the sea or were captured by the Ming Navy. They would either be beaten to death or captured, and be locked in a dark cell.

"Although we didn't bring much silver coins, we still agreed on a deal."

After talking about his defeat, the merchant was happy again, "As long as this batch of porcelain is shipped back to the UK, all the expenses can be used, and the next time he comes, as Norreti said, just bring silver coins."

Widdle nodded repeatedly, his dissatisfaction had dissipated, but he was happy to be able to complete the task smoothly.

"By the way, the Ming Navy requires that all the weapons and gunpowder on the ship be transported to the shore for custody, otherwise—"

After the merchant's excitement passed, he remembered this incident and hurriedly told Weidell.

"Didn't there be such a request before?" Weidell's good mood disappeared immediately. This was equivalent to surrendering and he would never agree.

The businessman hurriedly said, "It's just a storage, but it's still the first time we came here and didn't understand the rules, so we didn't expel them by force."

In fact, this rule was proposed by Zheng Zhilong to the Navy. Because the emperor mentioned the British in a secret letter and expressed dissatisfaction with their business and thieves.

Although the emperor did not intend to use force against the British, after receiving the report, the navy also felt that the British armed merchant ships had some threat to firepower. Based on the principle of safety first, this rule was specially set.

"Mr. Widdle, the Ming army's warships are surrounded." A sailor hurriedly came to report, with a look of panic on his face.

The merchant looked at Widdle and said, "It's better to follow the rules of the Ming Dynasty. If it's the same as the Dutch's experience, we may not be able to go back. After all, we don't have the strength of the Dutch."

Widdle had a gloomy face, ignored the merchant's persuasion, and strode to the deck.

Two giant ships and more than ten medium-sized gunboats approached the British fleet, causing panic among the British on the ship.

Widdle narrowed his eyes and measured the gap in force between the two sides. Although he was angry, he still made a rational judgment.

John also ran to the deck and shouted to the sailors: "Don't panic, and don't make hostile actions. This is the rule of the Ming Empire, and we will follow it."

Widell lowered his eyes and despised this guy who was obsessed with interests and did not want any dignity. But he did not dare to act rashly and sent a signal to other ships.

The gap in strength, the psychological shock of defeating the Dutch, finally made the British bow down and follow the rules. Although this rule was just formulated, it will become formal in the future and treat all countries equally.

The Ming Empire was no longer a style of fighting back after being beaten or treating the Western Barbarians with tolerance and generosity.

In the emperor's plan, the fight against the Dutch was only a preemptive move and used it as the beginning of deterrence.

When the conquest of Luzon was the most powerful shock to the final and most powerful shock.

This is the case in this world. The laws of the jungle are fully reflected. Whoever has a big fist and strong power will make sense and whoever can be arrogant and powerful.
Chapter completed!