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About two miles away from the Governor's Palace of Macao, outside an exquisite private villa, on the green garden and meadow, Niu Gensheng was leading more than 300 personal soldiers to set up camps. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Taking Li Yuanqing's honorable status, Juan Thomas did not dare to slack off, so he took out the private villa of the previous governor for Li Yuanqing and his wives and concubines to stay.

In the living room on the first floor, Ren Ying'er, Caizi, Wan'er, Liu Qiao, Shu Murong, Zhang Die, and Zhao Mei were sitting on the big sofa in the living room, talking and laughing.

This is the first time they have seen this kind of pure Western-style architectural pattern in front of them, and they feel very new everywhere.

Li Yuanqing's official residence on Changsheng Island is already very good, but it is basically based on practical style, far from being as exquisite and luxurious as this villa.

In the master bedroom on the second floor, Zhang Baozhu is carefully coaxing her baby son Shiro to sleep.

The little one is almost two years old, and although he is not good at talking, he is extremely naughty, almost like a little monkey.

Although there are three maids and a mother-in-law to help, the little guy still consumes most of Zhang Baozhu's energy every day.

On the wide open-air balcony, looking at Shiro, a little thing, still engaged in 'Mongolian-style wrestling' with his mother, Li Yuanqing's mouth couldn't help but show a relaxed smile.

Although it is already in the subtropical range, it is only late April, and the wind is still a little cold.

However, for Li Yuanqing, who has been in the north all the year round, this little wind is like a girl's little hand, which will not make him feel the slightest discomfort.

In the distance, in the wide bay, there were still many lights, and you could vaguely see the magnificent undulating waves, which was the location of his fleet.

At this time, it was almost ten o'clock, compared with the dock, the surroundings were a lot quieter, there were about a dozen independent villas, most of them had no lights, and occasionally, there were unknown insects and birds in the grass, which was quite quiet and peaceful.

Li Yuanqing also had to sigh that in terms of enjoying life, these lowly white-haired ghosts are by no means inferior to the scholar class of the Ming Dynasty!

Although the styles of the two sides are different, the essence is that they are almost the same.

However, Li Yuanqing is from later generations, and he is more suitable for the lifestyle of these foreign devils.

is like a sofa, a bathtub, a diorama, a cigar, and a soft bed, which is really easier for Li Yuanqing to accept than the Ming who pays attention to moderation.

With the help of the candle flame next to him, he lit an authentic Cuban cigar that had drifted across the sea and come here from thousands of miles, Li Yuanqing took a deep breath, but he was choked and coughed, and tears were about to flow out.

"Damn, is Lao Tzu outdated? Can't toss this little gadget? Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile and spit out.

It has been more than six years since he came to Daming, and he is almost about to forget about the life of the next generation.

However, in the second and third sips, the feeling has been much better and more familiar.

As the sound of the small things in the master bedroom became quieter and quieter, and he gradually began to fall asleep, Li Yuanqing looked at the bright and lonely night sky, and his mind slowly fell silent.

Macau is a great place!

Pity!

But it's the Portuguese who cheap these dog days for nothing!

However, there are disadvantages and advantages.

It is precisely because of these Portuguese people in Macao that the Ming Dynasty has a real window to the outside world and has access to the more advanced technologies of the West at this time.

After all, although there are many civil fleets in the Ming Dynasty at this time, most of them are very complex.

To paraphrase later generations, this is a 'gray area', which is far from the official court.

You can simply imagine that if there were no red-clothed cannons, Inspector Yuan would not have the confidence to fight the main force of Houjin in Ningyuan City.

And although Li Yuanqing does not have the slightest good impression of these dog-day Portuguese in his heart, in the current situation, it is far from the time to fight with the Grape People, and he needs to use the hands of these 'relatively easy to master' Portuguese to let him avoid some detours.

At this time, Shiro was probably asleep, Zhang Baozhu wore a fur cloak and came to Li Yuanqing with a smile: "Yuanqing, what are you thinking?" ”

Li Yuanqing smiled: "It's nothing." The view is still good? What do you think? Don't recognize the bed, right? ”

Although Zhang Baozhu is extremely noble and majestic in the world, Li Yuanqing, who has already understood her all over her body, knows that she has a habit that is not very good.

She sleeps, very much in bed.

Once you change the environment, you probably won't be able to sleep well all night.

Hearing Li Yuanqing ask about this, Zhang Baozhu's pretty face couldn't help but blush: "It's okay." However, Yuanqing, this bed is really a little soft! I really don't know, what are they made of? ”

Li Yuanqing smiled: "If you like it, when you go back, let's bring a few of these white-haired craftsmen." This kind of bed is also changed at home. ”

Zhang Baozhu's big eyes couldn't help but light up, but for a moment, he shook his head with a smile and said with a smile: "I still don't want it." I still love my bed. ”

Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing, affectionately hugged Zhang Baozhu's supple waist, and whispered in her ear: "Tonight, let Shiro sleep with the maid." ”

Zhang Baozhu's pretty face suddenly turned red, and he hurriedly whispered: "Yuanqing, you have been with me for four or five days in a row, and it is time for other sisters to take a day......

Li Yuanqing smiled, but he put it in Zhang Baozhu's ear and whispered a few words.

Zhang Baozhu's pretty face was suddenly rosy and about to drip water, and she couldn't help but take a sip lightly, but the happy smile on her face betrayed her mood, and she hurriedly whispered: "What if, if you have something to do tomorrow and you can't get out of bed?" ”

Li Yuanqing looked at Joseph, who was walking quickly not far downstairs, and couldn't help but smile: "What kind of combat strength am I, you still don't know?" Let's go take a shower and wait for me, anyway, their bathtub is still good. ”

Kissing Zhang Baozhu goodbye with a smile and asking her to clean up the master bedroom, Li Yuanqing slowly went downstairs and came to the living room.

Maybe today's life is too novel, and the women have not left to sleep, but are chatting non-stop on the side.

Seeing Li Yuanqing coming down, they reacted and hurriedly saluted Li Yuanqing respectfully.

Li Yuanqing smiled and waved his hand, "How old are you, why are you still the same as a child?" If you have something to do tomorrow, let's rest early! ”

"Yes." Li Yuanqing spoke, and even if the women were not fresh enough, they didn't dare to refute it, and hurriedly returned to their respective rooms.

Here, Li Yuanqing had just walked out of the door of the villa, and Niu Gensheng happened to hurry over and reported in a low voice: "General, Joseph has arrived." ”

Li Yuanqing nodded, "Let him come in!" ”

"Yes!"

After a while, Joseph walked into the villa in an orderly manner, and seeing that there were no female dependents, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and hurriedly kowtowed to Li Yuanqing respectfully: "Humble Joseph, I have seen the general." ”

Li Yuanqing nodded, threw him a cigar, and motioned for him to sit on the opposite side of the sofa.

Joseph took the cigar with a smile, carefully sat down on the small sofa opposite, lit the cigar, took a deep breath and said, "General, your prediction is not wrong. Juan Thomas is very sensitive to our arrival. It can be seen that he is very nervous. Moreover, he also pressed the lowly position about the destination of our trip. ”

"Huh."

Li Yuanqing smiled, "Then what did you say?" ”

Joseph hurriedly smiled and said, "General, don't worry, the humble post has long been in our minds, and our destination is set in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. At the same time, the lowly position also revealed that we were going to buy firearms and warships on a large scale, and Juan Thomas was obviously very interested. ”

Li Yuanqing took a light puff of his cigar, nodded slowly, and pondered for a long time, then smiled: "Joseph, you did a very good job." But, Brother Joseph, you know me! All my brothers, they are doing well, better than many nobles. But ~~~, all my enemies, they will go to hell to repent!! ”

"Huh?"

Joseph couldn't help but be stunned, and was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt down and said: "General, the loyalty to you is simply visible every day, and the sun and the moon can be expressed!" Oh, by the way, General, there's one more thing I almost forgot to tell you! ”

As he spoke, he hurriedly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, "General, this Juan Thomas, speaking of which, is not an outsider. He was a distant cousin of the lowly office, and originally, the lowly thought that he had gone to the New World, but he couldn't think of it......"

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Joseph respectfully said goodbye and left, but the corners of Li Yuanqing's mouth slowly showed an elusive smile.

The future is really exciting!

Early the next morning, Li Yuanqing and his entourage began formal talks with the Portuguese side represented by Juan Thomas in the conference room of the Governor's Palace in Macao.

Juan Thomas said that Li Yuanqing's Liaonan fleet is very welcome to come to Macao for trade in an official capacity, and said that he will provide convenience for Li Yuanqing's fleet to the greatest extent.

Li Yuanqing also said that the Portuguese fleet is welcome to go to southern Liaoning to do business, and the southern Liaoning military will provide necessary support to the Portuguese side to the greatest extent.

In a friendly and cheerful atmosphere, the two sides signed a concise 'Interim Trade Agreement'.

Don't underestimate that this seems to be just a useless blank slate, even in this era, it is quite necessary to 'stand on the starting line of justice'.

In the long run, this is to leave a way back for oneself and avoid useless rhetoric for this in the future.

Closer to home, this is the code of conduct of a 'civilized society'.

Even if a war really breaks out one day, even a large-scale war, those who have hole cards will always have more confidence.

Subsequently, Li Yuanqing signed several specific trade details with Juan Thomas.

First of all, there is the procurement and employment aspect of Changsheng Island.

According to the agreement reached between Li Yuanqing and Juan Thomas, in the next five years, the military of Changsheng Island, including the military of southern Liaoning, will purchase up to 500 three-pounder, six-pounder and eight-pounder guns from the Portuguese side in Macau.

In addition, more than 300 Portuguese gunners and artillery maintenance personnel were to be hired.

In the next three years, Changsheng Island will purchase 10 large Portuguese sail warships and 30 retired officers and soldiers from the Portuguese side in Macao.

In return, Juan Thomas also said that in the next few years, he will purchase no less than 200,000 taels of medicines and furs from Changsheng Island.

At the same time, it will provide an area for Li Yuanqing's fleet to go to the South Seas, and send a pilot ship flying the Portuguese flag and two escort ships.

Li Yuanqing thought about this request for a moment, but did not refuse, but happily signed the document.

Everything is 'rejoicing'.

After that, it was time for the luncheon.

At the same time, the goods of Changsheng Island can also be officially unloaded, and in terms of legal status, they have the right to sell to Macao.

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