Europe, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula began a sharp decline in population. Eggplant □ '-.

The war between the two blocs in Europe, which was originally triggered by the question of religion and heirs, and the demographic problem of the other sect in the occupied territories, which was originally a burden, became a hot commodity in the blink of an eye. Such damned infidels, rebellious, turned out to be hard currency that could be exchanged for all kinds of supplies!

As a result, the activities that were used to encourage their own soldiers in the past to capture the other town: robbery, **, burning and other mass activities, were quietly modified by the monarchs of various countries. Robbery is allowed, and thirty percent of the city's wealth is given to the soldiers as a reward. As for the piston movement that the women of the captured towns were happy to see, the monarchs and nobles of Europe just didn't see it, and anyway, they were going to carry out such activities and have fun with the people. Slaughter?! Damn! Absolutely not! If you cut off a human head, Lao Tzu may be missing a sword here! You cut off an arm, and I may be out of a barrel of gunpowder!

Thus, in the war between Catholic and Protestant denominations, in order to maximize the destruction of each other's war potential and support themselves in carrying out the war, Van Basten's hints and instigations began to plunder each other's population resources in large quantities. Conduct the slave trade.

Ten rooms and nine empty rooms are not at all appropriate to describe the area of war and back and forth. The battlefield and the area that has been repeatedly contested has completely become a no-man's land.

As for the Spanish Empire and the Ottoman Empire, two good neighbors who love and kill each other, they unceremoniously list each other's subjects as the first target of capture. Relying on geographical advantages, the Ottoman Empire, the Spanish Empire, and the chieftains and emirs of the Arabian Peninsula sent their armies deep into Africa to capture those strong blacks and serve as slave laborers.

On the routes to the East, the cabins were often filled like canned sardines, filled with men and women of the same faith as the owners, who either wore crosses around their necks (all of them were wooden, of course). Even if it was made of silver, it was snatched away. Or they believe in Allahhuda, but to the owners of the ship on deck, they are just a bunch of talking animals.

"It's no different from the Yorkshire White Pig that the English sold to His Royal Highness the Duke."

Oh, it seems to be a long way off again. Let's pull the camera back.

Seeing that there were business-grabbing peers, Van Basten couldn't help frowning. He is used to controlling the rhythm and overall situation of a certain business, and the last thing he likes is the sudden appearance of competitors. "You can rob and fight with me for the slave trade, but you can't compete with me for that business!"

Van Basten's unique weapon in his hands is the Europa Development Bank, which he single-handedly built.

In the past few years, by doing trade financial services, insurance, promissory notes, exchange, pledge and other businesses with Nanzhong, Van Basten is the major shareholder of the Europa Development Bank business and profits. Even, Europa Development Bank has reached the point where it can influence the course of the war.

In order to be able to continue their war money and arms business, Van Basten and his managers adhered to the principle that no country or group of the two warring parties should be allowed to achieve absolute superiority. Often when one side is declining and unsupported, the managers of Europa Development Bank are like the South China Sea Guanyin Bodhisattva who rescues the suffering, oh no, these white-skinned people do not believe in the Bodhisattva, just like angels.

"Do you need a weapon? Do you need armor? Need food? Do I need medication? Need artillery? Do you need a firecracker? Need gunpowder? "The list of trade names they have drawn up is sufficient to form a standing army, of course, of the size that the monarchs of Europe would consider.

"No money? Never mind! It can be used as collateral with customs duties and other tax wealth! ”

"What? Already bet once? Never mind! A few more decades is enough! ”

"What? Really don't have any money? The port is also available! Give us the first year of management of Hong Kong**! What the? A hundred years is too long? Then ninety-nine years and eleven months! ”

"Even if you mortgage the port, it's not enough? Well, who made me soft-hearted! You have colonies or overseas territories in the New World and the New Routes, right? Pack it together, I'll take it all! ”

As a result, from the time of Columbus da Gama, the various overseas territories and colonies accumulated by European countries gradually changed their masters as the war progressed. And most of these overseas territories, in the eyes of Van Basten and others, belong to desolate places that rabbits can't look down on. Poisonous insects, beasts, and savages are infested, and the property is extremely barren. Except for Duke Li, who is a little overjoyed, likes to collect these desolate and vast lands, there is really no second person in this world who is willing to take over. Soon, after bargaining, Van Basten took these collaterals from the European royal family and nobles, and changed owners again.

After the price was converted, it became a trade list of goods, which were shipped to Europe by the plywood ship of His Excellency Marquis Basten, where they became expendable in the war.

With this unique weapon in his hand, Marquis Basten was a lot more sure in his heart.

"Your Highness! I don't think the punishment for these Albion pirates in England is enough! In view of their hubris, I propose that, in addition to the imposition of punitive tariffs on England by all the countries with which His Highness has signed tariff trade agreements, the prohibition of Scottish ships in England from entering ports for resupply, and the prohibition of war materials from entering England and Scotland, my Europa Development Bank will also temporarily suspend any financial operations, especially loans, against the rebels of Parliament! ”

As the majority shareholder and operator of Europa Development Bank, Van Basten's words are tantamount to announcing the next step of Europa Development Bank's business policy, which is to stop lending and all related financial operations to the civil war in England and Scotland. As soon as these words came out, the envoys of several small countries originally planned to take advantage of the trade embargo and punitive tariffs imposed on England to buy and sell from them, and make a fortune from smuggling, but this idea was instantly ruined.

They don't think about it, as Europe's largest arms dealer financier, Van Basten can slip such a brain-filled business out of his hands? The so-called trade blockade, embargo, and punitive tariffs happen to be the best reason for him to sit on the ground and raise prices. He stayed in the East for a long time, and learned a proverb in the business field: "The more forbidden the illegal salt, the easier it is to sell." ”

They don't think about it, as Europe's largest arms dealer financier, Van Basten can slip such a brain-filled business out of his hands? The so-called trade blockade, embargo, and punitive tariffs happen to be the best reason for him to sit on the ground and raise prices. He stayed in the East for a long time, and learned a proverb in the business field: "The more forbidden the illegal salt, the easier it is to sell." ”

This statement, if you use the words of Old Man Ma's capital, is probably how much profit is the sale of the noose and the like. The original saying is, "As soon as there is a proper profit, capital is emboldened. If there is a 10% profit, it is guaranteed to be used everywhere; With a 20% profit, it becomes active; With a 50% profit, it takes risks; With 100% profits, it dares to trample on all human laws; With a 300% profit, it dares to commit any crime, even to the risk of hanging its head."

That is the British economic critic quoted by Marx in the commentary to Section 6 of Chapter 24 of Capital, "The So-called Primitive Accumulation". About? Sentences from Dunning's (now translated Dunninger's, Trade Unions and Strikes) (Capital, vol. 1, The Complete Works of Marx and Engels, vol. 23, p. 829; People's Publishing House, September 1972, 1st edition)

Marx went on to conclude: "Capital comes into the world, dripping with blood and filth from head to toe." (Capital, vol. 1, The Complete Works of Marx and Engels, vol. 23, p. 829; People's Publishing House, September 1972, 1st edition) This sentence was said by his old man himself.

The above text is only available in the above version, but also in older versions. Strangely enough, the editions and French translations after the eighties are gone. Even chapter 24 does not have verse 7. It's really weird!

However, the trickster can't hide the gong. His method can fool others, and those European fellows who fool him can fool him, but it is impossible to fool Li Peilin, a veteran of shopping malls.

When the crowd dispersed, Li Peilin left Van Basten behind and invited him to tea.

"Mr. Fan, congratulations on making a fortune again!"

Very unceremoniously poured the cup in front of Van Basten full of tea, not at all in accordance with the principle of "wine is full of tea shallow", Li Peilin stubbornly threw away a sentence.

Van Basten screamed in his heart! But there was a normal look on his face, "Mr. Li, rejoice and rejoice!" But I don't know where this joy comes from?! ”

"My lord has announced that he will punish the traitors in two parts of England and Scotland, and the tariffs on goods exported to these places will be increased threefold, and an embargo will be imposed. At the same time, you have announced in front of the crowd that you will no longer provide financial services and support for these above-mentioned trade activities on the ground. As a result, others were unable and unable to trade with England. Won't your old man have this piece of fat to himself? At that time, the two sides that are in full swing of the war, where will they care about the price of the goods? As long as there is something in stock, I will eat it quickly! The price, isn't it with your brother? I don't know, is this a happy event? ”

Van Basten, who was debunked by Li Peilin, was relieved. He leaned back with ease, trying to make his already tense body as comfortable as possible. His original plan was to take advantage of the blockade and embargo of England and Scotland, and use his dominant position such as tariff and trade system, large fleet, etc., to secretly smuggle or entrepot trade in the few ports under his control. Sell them a large amount of all kinds of supplies needed by both sides of the English Civil War at a high price. So as to obtain a profit that makes him risk it.

Doesn't it sound familiar? That's right! After 1950, the people on the island opposite Bao'an County relied on this to make their fortunes. He is also ashamed to say that he is an international free trade port and a financial center. Phew! Since it is mainly trade, why should I be discriminated against by you when I take real money to buy the milk powder in your store? Or even brought to justice?! What is it!

In the final analysis, it is nothing more than that over the years, the poor relatives who were originally despised by them and contemptuously called "cousins" have been transformed, and through their own hard work, they have become local tyrants who look at their eyes, and come to Hong Kong to sweep goods. This is something they can't accept anyway! Why!? It turns out that we went to the north, and with some outdated and expired stockings, electronic watches, cosmetics or something, countless beauties can pounce on them, but now the feng shui is turning, and our own stars are all going north to deliver takeaways, oh no, go to socialize?

In fact, the author also understands that the transition period is almost over, the master is leaving, and these people are anxious. However, why don't they want to think about it, why do good people have to be dogs, be good citizens, work hard, and abide by the law, will the Basic Law still punish you? In the final analysis, these people just don't want to abide by the law, they don't want social stability and unity, they want a river of blood in Ukraine, not a war-free Beijing in the Celestial Empire. In Cantonese, these people are going to be in trouble! In the previous decades, they had made a lot of money from entrepot trade, and they were used to the sweetness. As a result, I suddenly found that the good life of any fool who could eat a lot of money by relying on entrepot trade as long as he was bold enough disappeared almost overnight. Is this still worth it?! As a result, all kinds of ugly people came out of the hole, and all kinds of performances were carried out in broad daylight.

Oh! It seems to be far away again. Let's bring the camera back to the conversation between Li Peilin and Van Basten!

"Of course it's a happy event! However, please rest assured Mr. Lee. Today's achievements are also thanks to the cultivation of His Royal Highness the Duke. Of course, I will not forget His Royal Highness the Duke! ”

"The lord also wants to know, how can you not forget his cultivation and support?"

The two thousand-year-old foxes in the East and the West have 10 million percent distrust of each other, but they are still as affectionate as sworn brothers who have not seen each other for many years.

"Sir is a connoisseur, so he naturally knows the ways of these trades. No one does the loss-making business, and the head-killing business is rushed to do. It's not so much about letting others smuggle like ants moving, so that His Royal Highness the Duke can't guard against it, and in the end, it ruins His Royal Highness's affairs. Let me take control of this underground trade with England. As for the profits made from it, I am willing to share it with His Highness. Sanqi can also be! ”

Regarding the "windfall" proposed by Van Basten, Li Shouhan and Li Peilin did not care very much. After all, through the bilateral tariff and trade agreement, the benefits obtained by the Nanyue Army, whether explicit or invisible, realistic or long-term, are enough to make him famous in the annals of history. The rulers of all dynasties could only be restrained from afar through conquest and Huairou policy, and the military of Nanyue was able to deal with a tariff and trade agreement.

"You'll see him again tomorrow. Remind our old friend not to think about how to monopolize the smuggling trade between England and Scotland. Also think about whether they have paid him for the goods. What would he do if there was no real money for him?! Li Shouhan's eyes flashed with playfulness.

"What do you mean?" Li Peilin's eyes lit up, and he keenly felt that Li Shouhan's little abacus began to beat again.

"The traitors of England are certainly to be defeated. However, royal orthodoxy is to be maintained! Li Shouhan blinked narrowly. Although Charlie is a bastard, the royal family is not to be defiled, and the royal power is not to be transgressed! ”

"I see! Let Van Basten this kid secretly give a loan to the English royal family?! Or is it some other financial service!? ”

"That's right! However, to make it clear to the royal family, there must be collateral! For example, their colonies in the New World overseas. Of course, when mortgaging, it is better to have a guarantor, a witness. Otherwise, when the time comes, they will deny it, and the person who will cry will be His Excellency Van Basten! ”

"My lord, we don't have to worry about that. Van Basten is also a character who has been rolling on the knife for a long time, if he can't even do this little thing, then he won't have to mix it up anymore! Li Peilin still knows his old rival in the mall very well.

"In addition, Van Basten still has a few thousand mercenaries recruited by the rebels in the English Parliament, right?" Li Shouhan's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "You say, if these Japanese mercenaries had just landed on the territory controlled by the English Parliamentarians, and learned that these people were traitors who were disrespectful to the king. The mercenaries of the Japanese kingdom, who had been cultivated by the royal road for a long time, immediately fought back, played the banner of 'respecting the king and rebelling', turned against the water, and wantonly burned and plundered the territory of the parliamentary army, isn't it fun? ”

Van Basten is also a wonderful person who nods knowingly. When Li Peilin briefly revealed to him what Li Shouhan meant, he even woke up like a dream.

Sure enough, a few days after 8,000 Japanese mercenaries landed in ports controlled by parliamentary forces in Portsmouth, Plymouth, Dover, Bristol, etc., these warriors who had crossed the ocean, after recovering their vitality and physical strength, suddenly erected the banner of "respecting the king and rebelling and returning the great government" in the camp! And quickly took control of the entire city. After that, all sorts of happy things happened.

The towns of Plymouth, Exeter, Portsmouth and Dover, which were originally under the control of the Parliamentary Army, were considered prosperous and wealthy. In the blink of an eye, these dwarves turned into fires everywhere and smoke everywhere. Looting, killing, all kinds of situations.

"A grown man's head is worth a lot of rice!" With this mentality, countless Japanese mercenaries chased after the fleeing residents with their swords in their hands, and then cut off the man's head with a swing of the knife and hung it around his waist.

The sudden elbow and armpit growth in the enemy-controlled area surprised Charles I and his ministers in the besieged city. Especially when they learned that the mercenaries who had been killed from the rebel camp were under the banner of reverence for rebellion, Charles I's tears of excitement were about to fall. I almost knelt on the ground and shouted the blessing of the ancestral gods!

His ancestral gods blessed him with more than just this one thing.

The minister who had been sent to Dover to greet the righteous master had just set off, but the manager of the Europa Development Bank had sent a business card asking for a meeting.

"We can provide secret loans to the English crown for military expenses for the counterinsurgency war. However, you must have more than five times the amount of collateral you have for military spending. For example, overseas territories. ”

"Yes! What about New England in North America? "Originally, this war was caused by the war when Charles I had no money. Now, someone comes to the door and says that they can lend money to the British royal family, does such a good thing still need to be discussed? Without thinking about it, Charles I mortgaged New England, an important colony in North America, the homeland of Yin Shang in the mouth of the Southern Yue Army.

"Are you taking me for a fool? How can New England compare to its territory in the Caribbean? The manager of the Europa Development Bank is also very familiar with the market, even when he refutes the proposal of Charles I.

Originally! Everyone knew that the wilderness of North America was only willing to be wanted by the actual monarch of the East, but his strongholds were on the west coast. The New England stronghold of England was on the east coast. Do you want this monarch to travel across the New World to receive this little territory?

On the contrary, a territory located in the Caribbean is much more valuable and convenient! For example, Barbados, the famous sugar island. Since 1627, it has been opened up as a sugar cane plantation by England, and a large number of slaves from West Africa have worked on the plantation, providing England with a large amount of sugar. In turn, it will bring a large amount of fiscal revenue to the state. It can be said that even if Charles I was killed, he and his ministers would not have agreed to cede Barbados!

After several quarrels and several rounds of bargaining, the two sides finally reached an agreement on the mortgage of New England and other places to the Europa Development Bank.

"However, when signing the contract, we asked for the presence of a representative of His Majesty the Pope to prove the legitimacy of the deal."

As His Excellency Van Basten, who is very comfortable on the European continent, it is not difficult to invite a cardinal or cardinal to be a witness, even if he invites His Holiness the Pope himself. With their shiny gold coins, and pagan slave girls and boys, the saints of the Vatican were happy to help secular monarchs.

Similar agreements will be signed several times over the next few years, under the loving eye of the Pope. The Europa Development Bank, as the lender, signed an agreement with the English royal family, the English parliament, and the protectors as the lenders.

Of course, that's all for later!