Chapter 2035 What Is an Ally?

The emperor has already said that he must ensure the safety of the Hongbao fleet in the west.

Of course, that's assuming they can get to Taisi.

It has a mouth at the top and broken legs at the bottom.

Hu Hu, the Minister of Rites, felt that he was the one taking the blame.

In the etiquette department, he sat in the middle, and at the next table, Bastian and Chen Mo sat.

"Frank hopes that after the route is discovered, Ming Dynasty can provide weapons support."

Fang Xing was sitting outside the door, holding a teapot and drinking slowly.

"What you said...is a bit too much."

Chen Mo said honestly: "The Ming Dynasty has never been stingy with its allies, but... you know, the Ming Dynasty spends money everywhere now, and there are weapons... This requires the Governor's Office to come up with a list of what can be sold cheaply. Those that are too expensive must not be sold, so as not to waste the financial resources of the allies. "

This guy really has the talent to tell lies with his eyes open!

After hearing these words, Hu Xi felt relieved and just squinted her eyes and remained a bystander.

Bastian said awkwardly: "The Ming Dynasty is rich, but Frank and Plantagenet have been fighting for decades, and the country is in ruins..."

Fang Xing took a sip of tea, smiled, and said to Tudou and Ping An, who were invited to witness the negotiations between the two countries, "What is this?"

Tudou said: "Dad, you are just pretending to be poor."

Ping An had some different opinions and said, "Maybe he is really poor."

Ma Su was also called, and Fang Xing asked him to explain.

The two junior brothers were still young, so Ma Su said in a more popular language: "They may be really poor, but between countries, it depends on the conflict of interests. If they are useful, then even if they are not poor, Ming Dynasty can be cheaper, even Give it to them. It’s useless, and they may even become enemies in the future. They will either pay a high price or not sell it..."

Seeing the two children frowning and thinking, Ma Su smiled and said: "You also have to pay attention to the category. For example, firearms are definitely not for sale, and they are not even allowed to take a closer look."

"No matter how good an ally this is, the things that Ming Dynasty takes the lead in, and the things that may be learned, must not be leaked out."

Potato understands,

He said: "Well, countries need to be more careful and alert."

Ping An didn't say anything, and Fang Xing didn't care. This son had some small ideas, maybe thinking about how to trick him into other countries.

"...Your Majesty, since you said that Plantagenet's archers are powerful, as long as the shipping routes are opened, Ming Dynasty's bows and arrows can be supplied to our allies in unlimited quantities, yes, in unlimited quantities, and the price is guaranteed to make the Plantagenets vomit blood!"

"Well, that's good news, but I wish there was more variety."

"How about swords and guns?"

Chen Mo said very sincerely: "The Ming Dynasty has many types of swords and guns, as well as machetes. Last time you mentioned Plantagenet's swords, your envoy, when you buy the Ming Dynasty machetes, I guarantee that their swords will become cheap. Bitch’s bitch.”

As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows, thinking that this was a sign of brotherhood, but in the eyes of Hu Hui above, it was all wretchedness!

Why! There is such an official in the Ministry of Rites, and he is given such an important task by the emperor. It really makes people... have mixed feelings!

Bastian obviously didn't understand Chen Mo's nature, so he asked the machete curiously.

Chen Mo stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Sir, can someone get a machete?"

Hu Xi didn't want to talk to him, so she just nodded.

But in Bastian's eyes, this nod was a bit mysterious, so he immediately readjusted what he needed.

After a machete was brought in, a soldier from the army held a drill waving the machete outside.

"Just use the speed of the horse to wave it gently, and the armor is almost like paper."

Bastian only took one look and felt that Frank could also build this thing, so there was really no need to introduce it.

"The Ming Dynasty is cheap."

Chen Mo has been out to sea several times and feels that it would be best to use a machete to ballast the cabin.

Ming Dynasty's steel output is constantly increasing. If we can exchange it for gold and silver, Xia Yuanji from the Ministry of Revenue will also have to ask for credit, right?

"Impact!"

Fang Xing said to his two sons: "For example, if the fabrics from other countries are good, Ming Dynasty can attack them at a low price. It doesn't matter whether they make money or lose money."

"When their country's textile industry declines and Ming Dynasty raises the price, do you think they will buy it?"

"This is the strategy. When attacking your opponent, don't just look at the short-term pros and cons, but take a long-term and connected view."

Tudou asked: "Dad, will the allies also attack?"

"certainly!"

Fang Xing smiled and said, "There are no permanent allies in this world. Once interests change, allies will become enemies."

Ping An nodded and said: "Dad, that is to say, friends will inevitably become enemies for the sake of benefits, so you must look at the benefits, not status."

Ma Su's eyes sparkled and he praised: "Teacher, you are safe."

Fang Xing shook his head and said, "I'm just giving them an impression. Let's see how much of it can be retained when they get older."

There are many people who are smart when they are young but mediocre when they are older, so Fang Xing is just teaching his children according to his own plan. As for what they will become in the future, he has only one request: not to become a dandy.

The negotiations inside were very fast. Both sides knew that there would be no direct contact between the two countries in recent years, so this was just to set the tone for the future.

Hearing that the inside was coming to an end and that the remaining details would take several days to adjust to, Fang Xing stood up and walked in with his two children.

When Bastian saw him with the child, he stood up and smiled: "Is this the future Earl?"

There were so many counts in the Franks. In every battle, these counts led their own cavalry to charge into the battle, one after another. However, the number of people under each count was so small that the village elders of the Ming Dynasty lamented that they had not yet competed with neighboring villages for water. The battle is huge.

Fang Xing brought his children to see the world. This was agreed by the emperor, and the two children looked very calm, which made Hu Hui feel honored, so he said: "No, they are the two future earls."

Bastian's news was severely blocked. When he saw Chen Mo standing up to greet him, he casually asked: "How many earls are there in the Ming Dynasty? How many hundreds?"

Fang Xing smiled and said nothing, "Your envoy's trip is considered a success. He will definitely be rewarded when he returns. But... I have always forgotten to ask you, are your country and Plantagenet in peace talks?"

After the interpreter translated, Bastian relaxed and subconsciously said: "It has been temporarily suspended..."

He went through hardships and reached the Ming Dynasty, and the stack of papers on the table now is his result.

At this moment, he was in the most relaxed state. Then Fang Xing asked questions in a relaxed manner, and he answered in a relaxed manner, and then...

Bastian's face turned pale, and he forced a smile and said: "Your Excellency, Count..."

He glanced at the interpreter and signaled that the interpreter was not allowed to go out.

The interpreter didn't move, just smiled helplessly.

The three students next to me who are studying Frankish language and writing have taken the initiative to translate it and confirmed it with each other.

Hu Xi's brows were a little more angry. Chen Mo hurried over and whispered: "I've asked the official many times, but this person has a very strict mouth and didn't say anything even when he was drunk."

Hu Xi sneered: "I took a shower dozens of times and didn't say anything?"

Chen Mo said awkwardly: "I just talked about his lovers, there are many."

What the hell!

Hu Xi just wants to use swear words at this moment!

When Fang Xing saw Bastian staring at the interpreter, he said: "A conquest of tens of thousands, fought over decades, coupled with the epidemic sweeping across the West, Bastian, you can't hold on any longer, Plantagenet." I can’t hold it anymore, plus the news of the Ming Dynasty has spread to Taixi, Plantagenet is not a fool..."

Bastian's expression gradually changed, becoming more respectful, fearful, and shocked.

Hu Xi felt that Chen Mo could still be trained, so she explained in a low voice: "Xing Hebo knew something from his words, and then he followed it and peeled off the cocoons. Bastian couldn't stop him."