Iron Dynasty

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When the cold north wind blew, Claire tightened the windbreaker tightly, and Rod stood by his side and described his experience in Qingzhou one by one.

"On the whole, the Qi Wang's fiefdom exhibition is a bit deformed. They have a strong military base, but the people's livelihood industry is far behind Europe. The people in Qingzhou are more civilized than other places, but they are also not comparable to Europe." Rod recalled what he had seen in Qingzhou.

Claire frowned, "This king of Qi was really born for war. He invested too much money in war but ignored the foundation of a country. On the contrary, we in the Netherlands, on the contrary, invested too much money in social welfare. It ignores the threat of war with the people's livelihood, which has led to the current dilemma."

"Speaking of which, we can really complement each other." Luode laughed at himself: "But do we really have to agree to King Qi's request to withdraw the army from the city of Jeranj? In this way, our merchant ship has lost its protection. child."

Claire's expression relaxed after Lord talked about the negotiation process and the subsequent inspection of Qingzhou. He said to Lord: "Rode, you are still suitable to be a businessman rather than a politician. This king of Qi is very unusual. It's just his negotiating cares. Now he is only testing our reaction to the minimum. If he really doesn't leave us a little room, he won't continue to waste time with you."

Rod stayed for a while. He was just a staff member of the Dutch trading company. The Dutch ambassador's identity was just to facilitate dealing with neighboring countries. He shrugged and asked, "I don't think so. This king Qi is very tough. "

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

Rod sighed, "Master Earl, why should we negotiate with them? Maybe we won't lose anything through the war."

"No, you are wrong, we will lose more." Claire's eyes were deep, and he looked at the city's Sakai holding a matchlock gun and said: "The ambitions of the Japanese country are swelling day by day, and the beast we raised will eventually swallow. We ourselves, and now the British tentacles are also extending to East Asia. The British are too strong. Our fleet is not an opponent, so we need an ally."

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

After speaking, Rod went down from the chief's office to the city.

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

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

Sakai's eyes rolled, "So you are going to continue the negotiation? This is really 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." Rod's words contained a strong warning.

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

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

After two days of preparations, Claire led the fleet to go north again. Seven days later, they arrived at the sea outside Dengzhou City again.

Qingzhou.

After the New Year, the government office quickly resumed operation. In fact, due to the lack of entertainment activities, the New Year of Dayu State only lasts for three or four days. After the excitement, the people are hiding in their homes and roasting the briquettes. Unwilling to come out.

During the New Year, Xiao Ming really took a leisurely time. He accompanied Fei Yueer to play around in Qingzhou City. The two were relaxed and leisurely until Dengzhou received news this time.

"Earl Claire?" Xiao Ming chewed on the suffix of the name. The title of Earl is rare even in Europe. This Claire is also a respectable person in the Netherlands.

It has been more than a month since the last negotiation, and Claire personally arrived in Dengzhou this time as if he wanted to put an end to the negotiation.

After pondering for a while, he said to the postman who came to inform him: "You take the first step and tell Earl Claire that the king will go to Dengzhou to meet him personally and let him stay in Dengzhou for a few days."

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

When the postmaster left, Fei Yueer said at this moment: "His Royal Highness is going out again?"

"Yes, this negotiation is very important. If you can talk about achievements, you can avoid a war." Xiao Ming said.

When Fei Yueer heard this, she knew that this matter was very important, and she said sensibly: "If this is the case, the concubine will ask her subordinates to pack things for her."

"Wang Hao doesn't want to go?" Xiao Ming was taken aback and said with a smile.

"Me too?" Fei Yueer was a little surprised.

Xiao Ming nodded, "I'm afraid there are still a lot of things to deal with when I go to Dengzhou this time. I need to live for some time. The princess should go with this king. Then you can also see what the Dutch are like. ?"

Fei Yue'er said with joy after hearing the words, "Yes, Your Highness, the concubines will go back and prepare."

After all, she ran all the way back to the bedroom with her skirt to pack her things.

Seeing this, Xiao Ming smiled helplessly. After all, Fei Yueer was deeply influenced by the three principles and five constants of the Great Yu Kingdom, and has 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 very happy.

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

"His Royal Highness ~www.wuxiaspot.com~Earl Claire is already waiting in 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 Rod and Claire entered Dunzhou with four soldiers.

Nodded, he said to Fei Yue'er: "Wang Hao, you go to the reel for a while and rest, this king will 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 met Luo Luo and a slightly fat but somewhat graceful European.

"His Royal Highness Qi, this is Earl Claire, the governor of Dutch East Asian affairs." Rod said respectfully.

While Xiao Ming was looking at Claire, Claire was also looking at Xiao Ming. At this time, he said: "It's an honor to see you, Your Royal Highness."

(To be continued.)