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Lin Haoran came to Haojing again, but not as the governor of Guangdong, nor as the prefect of Guangzhou, but as the deputy envoy of the Guangdong Patrol Road.

Although the deputy envoy of the Guangdong Patrol Sea Road is only a four-rank official, he has diplomatic power that other officials cannot match. Like Wang Bai in the past, it was he who made the Portuguese settle in Haojing and was fully responsible for the diplomatic affairs of Guangdong.

Lin Haoran led Chen Jing and the officials of Xiangshan County to sit in the main hall drinking tea, waiting for the arrival of the Portuguese, and a new negotiation was about to begin.

Jiang Ronghua, who had already begun to grow a beard, strode in from outside and nodded lightly towards Lin Haoran, this negotiation was brokered by him.

It is said that after the accident of the fleet led by Jiang Ronghua, it hit Malacca by mistake, and then went to Goa City in India with the Portuguese merchant ships.

There, Jiang Ronghua came into contact with the technology and culture of the Portuguese, and even learned to speak Portuguese fluently, gaining a deeper understanding of Western society.

It is very strange that Jiang Ronghua, who has elegant manners, was actually taken in by a beautiful Portuguese beauty, and thus became the brother-in-law of the governor of the Portuguese Indian colony.

This return from India is not only to return to the homeland, but also to shoulder a sacred mission, which is to repair the relationship between the Portuguese official and the Ming official.

Although the Ming were very tolerant of Portuguese merchants and missionaries, they were not friendly to the official Portuguese fleet, and did not allow them to enter the Ming ports to replenish food or purchase goods. Of course, the official fleet of Portugal, which was "a thief with a weak heart", did not dare to enter the port of Leizhou or the port of Haojing, for fear of being swallowed by the Ming army, so the two sides have been in a semi-hostile state.

On the long route from Malacca to Japan, the loss of Ho Kyo, the most ideal supply depot, put their route to Japan at greater risk.

After the disappearance of the big black ship, the Portuguese officials wanted to abandon the Japanese route and transfer it to ordinary Portuguese caravans to Japan for trade, but this would undoubtedly dilute their profits.

The Governor of the Portuguese Indian colony was a man of foresight, knowing that it was impossible to conquer the mighty Eastern Empire by force, and the Church, in particular, did not agree with him in doing so, and sought instead a peaceful way of negotiation.

Whether it is due to the needs of the Japanese route or the trade needs of Daming goods, he needs to "rebuild" with Daming, and the appearance of Jiang Ronghua made him see hope.

After learning that Lin Haoran had become the highest coastal defense official in Guangdong, and also learned of the relationship between Jiang Ronghua and Lin Haoran, he vigorously promoted this negotiation in a fully friendly atmosphere.

Jiang Ronghua walked in for a moment, and the Portuguese negotiation delegation behind him also appeared.

"Lord Lin, long time no see!"

Gallenel led a few Portuguese people into the living room, this careerist who once wanted to establish a territorial regime in Haojing, but since he expelled Lin Haoran, he looked a lot thinner, and looked at Lin Haoran with complicated eyes.

In the past, enemies who lived and died against each other are now friendly to each other, and they are interpreting "there is no eternal enemy, only eternal interests".

"Monsieur Galenel, the official knows what you are here for! As long as you abide by the legal system of the Ming Dynasty and do not try to touch my Ming land, we can reach friendly trade with your Kingdom of Portugal! Lin Haoran still sat in his seat and continued to drink tea, and said bluntly.

The reason why he dared to let the Portuguese fleet come to Haojing was not because Lin Haoran had much confidence in Daming's sailors, but because Xiangshan New Town had fallen to Haojing.

Don't say that Portugal will be annexed by Spain in the near future, even if the Spanish fleet arrives, as long as he dares to take the mirror, the Ming court will inevitably be angry with the Spaniards.

Under the supreme political instruction of "no harmony, no indemnity, no land cession, no tribute, the Son of Heaven guards the country, and the king dies", no official will sit idly by and watch the loss of a city, and will inevitably gather a large army to expel the Spaniards.

Galenel's brows furrowed slightly, and he expressed his concerns: "How can the safety of our fleet be guaranteed?" What if you do it to my fleet? ”

"Godfather Gaspar, have you ever been blushing at a fleet full of riches? Have you plundered any of your fleets? When did you go back on your word? Lin Haoran turned his head to look at Gaspar's godfather who was sitting on the side, and asked solemnly.

Gaspar's face was full of bitterness, although this Lord Lin had forced them to kneel and knocked them out on the funds of Xiangshan New Town, but he was indeed a very honest person.

Out of the consideration of his own interests, he naturally hoped that this negotiation could go smoothly, but did not answer to Gallenel, but respectfully said to the priest standing behind Gaspar: "Priest Carlo, this Lord Lin has indeed not done anything fraudulent, everyone here is law-abiding, and he is a very law-abiding official. ”

"Gallenelle, since Godfather Gaspar has said so, you can put this worry back in your stomach!" Carlo is a short and dumpty man, but his expression is full of arrogance.

It is worth mentioning that the supreme governor of the Portuguese Indian colonies was certainly the Viceroy and nominally belonged to the Portuguese garrison. But Goa City belongs to the Diocese, and it is the property of the Jesuit Society, so in fact, the Church has more power.

And this time, the priest Carlo, who has great prestige in the Society of Jesus, also came, and was actually one of the decision-makers of this negotiation, or rather the final decision-maker.

"Mr. Galenel, this is the port of the Ming Dynasty! If we allow your armed fleet to come and engage in trade, it will already be a great concession from our officials! Lin Haoran looked arrogant, and turned his head to look at Jiang Ronghua next to him as he spoke: "If it weren't for Brother Jiang's face, this official would not have been able to make this promise, let alone allow you to trade here!" ”

Jiang Ronghua smiled wryly, if he didn't know Lin Haoran's plan, he would really be moved to tears by his words. When it comes to calculations, a hundred Gallenelles are no match for this man.

Facing pressure from both sides, Galenel knew that he couldn't let go of this question, so he spoke again: "For the sake of sincerity, our Kingdom of Portugal will open Malacca and allow your ordinary caravans to come to engage in commercial trade, but not your armed fleets. ”