Chapter 973 It's a Mule or a Horse, Pull It Out for a Walk

Faced with the trump card that Ouyang Shuo suddenly threw out, Shan Da and the others were obviously caught off guard. Ocean trade with the West occupies an important position in their territory, once blocked, it will be a fatal blow to the territory's finances.

The meaning of Ouyang Shuo's words is very clear, only by cooperating with Daxia can they "pass the inspection", otherwise, ASEAN merchant ships will not be able to enter the Mediterranean Sea.

Shanda and the others looked dignified, and said, "King Xia, the few of us need to negotiate individually."

"Please!"

Ouyang Shuo is full of confidence. Since Shanda and the others enjoy the huge profits brought by the ocean trade, they are absolutely reluctant to give up this piece of fat.

The great shipping routes that the Great Xia Dynasty took pains to operate can sometimes become bargaining chips on the negotiating table.

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In a reception room next door, the four of Shanda got together.

"What should we do now?" Tillard, the lord of Siam, asked.

The four of them looked at each other. Before they came, they never thought that Ouyang Shuo's attitude would be so tough.

Mo Angyin, the lord of the Piao Kingdom, said: "Yes, why don't you sign it."

Among the nine ASEAN countries, Pyu is located in the northwest corner, and it is already a bit outside the ASEAN system. Moreover, the Pyu country is adjacent to the Indian Ocean, and the income from western trade is one of the main fiscal revenues of the Moangyin territory.

Once trade is blocked, the consequences will be disastrous.

"Yeah, people have to bow their heads under the eaves." Tillard echoed.

Shanda was a little worried, and said, "Wuaisi, how should we explain it?"

"We're just a business cooperation, and nothing else. We can't just waste money just because of face, right?" Mo Angyin's attitude was very firm.

Seeing this, Shanda gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, then it's settled."

From the beginning to the end, the three of them never asked Abdul, the lord of the mud country, for his opinion.

In reality, the mud country is one of the richest countries in the world because of its amazing reserves of oil and natural gas, but in the game, oil and natural gas are basically useless.

The country of mud is small, but it is just a miniature country with a small population, so there is no right to speak.

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After the discussion was completed, the four of them returned to the negotiating table.

Seeing this, Ouyang Shuo said with a half-smile, "Have you discussed it?" In fact, their conversation in the cubicle had already reached Ouyang Shuo's ears in silence.

Shan Da and the others nodded, and said in a pretentious manner: "King Xia is generous and willing to share the dividends of ocean trade with us. As friends, how could we refuse? It's just to discuss some trivial matters."

"That's right, we are friends." Ouyang Shuo didn't want to expose it.

In the following negotiations, Shanda and the others didn't make any unreasonable demands, and basically followed the previously drafted terms, one by one, and obediently signed the "Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership Agreement Cooperation Framework" with Daxia.

The specific details of the agreement will naturally be discussed in detail by professionals.

After signing, Ouyang Shuo said with a smile: "This is a great event, and it should be shared with more people. Daxia has invited many media and is going to hold a press conference. Please move forward."

"what?!"

Shanda and the others were caught off guard again.

Ouyang Shuo's expression darkened, and he said, "Why, you don't want to go?"

"Go, go!"

The smiles of Shanda and others were uglier than crying. They couldn't imagine the consequences of this eradication spreading in ASEAN.

But things have come to this, and they have no way out.

At the press conference, seeing Shanda and the others forced a smile and cooperated with the reporter's question against their will, Ouyang Shuo felt secretly relieved. When the relevant report came out, they would not be able to deny it even if they wanted to.

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After finalizing the agreement, the Royal Fleet set sail again the next morning.

Almost at the same time, the news that Shanda and others signed the "Cooperation Framework of the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership Agreement" with Daxia, with the help of the Black Snake Guard, quickly spread among ASEAN countries.

Java State, Padang City.

In the city lord's mansion, Uais's face was ashen, and he said through gritted teeth: "Those bastards of Shanda, who eat inside and outside, really regard themselves as Daxia's dog."

"Hmph, they're afraid of Daxia, but I'm not." Uais's face flashed with blood, and he said, "Come here!"

"exist!"

"Notify the Padang Fleet that there is a mission!"

"yes!"

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Passing through the Strait of Malacca, the Royal Fleet enters the Indian Ocean.

Along the waters near Java, the fleet went all the way south. On the Yu Huang, Ouyang Shuo had already taken out a map, his face was full of anticipation.

"Lemurian Civilization Ruins Expedition Map": With this map, players can trigger corresponding plot tasks in the waters near the Lemurian Civilization Ruins. The specific functions are for players to explore by themselves.

Not surprisingly, the continent of Lemuria is in the waters between Java and Australia.

For this reason, Ouyang Shuo specially ordered Gan Ning, the admiral of the Royal Fleet, to spread out the Chimazhou and the warships, and expand the search area as much as possible, in order to trigger the plot mission.

After sailing like this for four days, there was still no movement.

Seeing that he was about to arrive in Australia, Ouyang Shuo couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. "Shouldn't be, my current source of blessing is so profound, how can I miss it with Qi Yu?" Ouyang Shuo was a little depressed.

At this moment, an alarm sounded ahead.

Yu Huang was located in the center of the fleet and was guarded by Tuantuan, so Ouyang Shuo didn't know what happened. Fortunately, there is a communication conch produced in the city of Atlantis, which facilitates communication between warships.

Soon, Gan Ning came to report.

"What happened?" Ouyang Shuo asked.

"My lord, the red horse boat ahead issued an alarm signal, and then lost contact."

Ouyang Shuo focused his eyes and asked, "Someone attacked us?"

"The last general has sent warships to check." Gan Ning did not give an affirmative answer.

Ouyang Shuo nodded and said, "Send out the mimic aircraft as well." Ouyang Shuo's perception is very keen. Ever since he entered the Indian Ocean, he felt that the fleet was being watched vaguely.

"promise!"

Seeing this, Gan Ning also became serious.

At this moment, there was a violent shelling sound from the front, "Boom! Boom! Boom!"

There is no need to investigate anymore, the Royal Fleet was undoubtedly attacked.

Ouyang Shuo remained calm, and said to Gan Ning, "Let's go. I want to see the training results of the Royal Fleet. Whether it's a mule or a horse, it depends on this battle."

"promise!"

Gan Ning saluted, turned and left.

Ouyang Shuo looked at the sea in front of him, his eyes wandering, "Is it the country of Java?" Right now, only the country of Java has the courage and motivation to attack the Royal Fleet of Great Xia.

Ouyang Shuo guessed right, the one who ambushed the Royal Fleet was the Padang Fleet under the command of Uais, the lord of Java. In order to eliminate the impact of the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership Cooperation Framework, Uais chose the most direct and effective counterattack.

As long as the Great Xia Royal Fleet is defeated, the whole situation will be reversed.