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The seaside of Busan Port is becoming more lively.

Zhang Zhun personally supervised the training here, and the soldiers of the First Expeditionary Corps naturally had no chance to be lazy. Whether it is day or night, in the sea water, there are a large number of soldiers, desperately fluttering. Even if the bitter sea water fills your stomach, you must persevere.

Even those Mongols who had never seen the sea were forced to take off their shirts and obediently go into the water, becoming familiar with the water. The same is true of the troops of the Korean Janissaries. As long as it is a unit that belongs to the sequence of the First Expeditionary Corps, none of them can escape. Among them, including Hasqiqige and her NV guards.

A few of them, of course, could not flutter with the male soldiers in the sea, so they found a quieter harbor far away from the port, and specially gave them water practice. For a while, this xiaoxiao's harbor has become the after-dinner conversation of countless people.

However, the conversation between the officers and men, I don't know when, suddenly stopped. Because, there is news that Zhang Zhun has also haunted this harbor at some point. As soon as this matter involved the Governor, everyone was immediately silenced.

"Me?"

"Harbor?"

"Me and Haasqige?"

When Zhang Zhun heard the news, he couldn't laugh or cry.

He dared to swear by his own name that he had never been to that harbor. Xiao Dao news is definitely released by someone with a heart. Zhang Zhun could almost guess who came out of the relevant news. It's just that some things are too clear and boring. Anyway, this matter is not harmful to himself, and Zhang Zhun is too lazy to pursue it.

I'm afraid that many people already know about him and Haasqiqi. Even, there are many people who are in a hurry behind their backs. In particular, the great leader of a certain Mongol tribe. Because of the ancient concept of blood, they have always believed that only marriage, or marriage, is the most stable way to form an alliance.

You Zhang Zhun put Haasqige by his side, but he ignored it, no matter how you say it, it's not a thing! Only by having a round house early and having a child early, can the hearts of the elderly be put down. The young man was not in a hurry, and the old man had to add fire to the side.

It was at this time that Saiviala came to the port of Busan. Of course, she came only after receiving Zhang Zhun's order. In the previous time, she had been with Xue Zhidie and became a supernumerary of the first shipyard in Partridge Bay. Of course, there is no need to worry about food and clothing, and in Xue Zhidie's hands, there is silver with white flowers.

Every day, it's actually quite boring. What she wanted, she never got it. The craftsman's workshop didn't give her a chance to get close. On the contrary, the technical information she mastered had been taken by Xue Zhidie unconsciously. The new generation of warships of the Tiger Ben Navy has applied a lot of advanced technology provided by Saviara.

"Brigadier General, do you think you don't need to see me if you hide?"

Getting off the boat, as soon as they met, Sylviara couldn't help but say sourly.

In order to get the technical data of the Tiger Army, Saiviala has thought of a lot of ways and has been pestering Zhang Zhun all the time. However, Zhang Zhun later stopped meeting her at all. Even if she has great ability, she can't swing it.

Zhang Zhun said casually: "Sister Saiviara, you have misunderstood. I'm not hiding, it's just that I'm too busy. You see, I'm very busy right now. It would be nice if you could help me take some of the stress off my shoulders. ”

Saiviala ignored his rhetoric, stretched out her white palm, shook it in front of Zhang Zhun, and said bluntly: "What do I want?" You should be able to give it to me now, right? ”

Zhang Zhun said lightly: "When I can give it to you, I will naturally give it to you." ”

Saiviala was a little unhappy and said, "Brigadier General, I have given you a lot of benefits. Your cannons, your battleships, have received a lot of information from our British. That lady of yours, who has been pestering me all day, is about to take away all our British information. Your lady is really cunning. ”

"If you look at the latest battleship design, it's almost the same as our British latest battleship, which is cast in the same mold. Some technologies that other countries bought from us, and we haven't agreed to them, and now they're all given to you for free. If you don't agree, I'll charge you royalty! ”

Zhang Zhun said solemnly: "I said, the technical information of the Tiger Ben Gun will definitely be given to you." Never have I ever broken my word. You'll have to wait, though. ”

Speaking of this, he stretched out three fingers and said with a serious expression: "I can assure you that in just three years, you will be able to get all the technical information of the Tiger Sword." ”

With Zhang Zhun's assurance, Saiviala's god sè is a little better. However, thinking of her life and being quite boring, she couldn't help but say, "Okay." I hope that after three years, you will not regret it. Also, I don't want to stay with your wife any longer. Otherwise, I won't be able to keep even the last bit of secret. ”

She was moved by what she said. Because of Xue Zhidie's relationship, the information she has has has indeed been almost taken. She is a smart NV person, Xue Zhidie is also a smart NV person, two smart NV people are together, it is really difficult for her to keep the secret in her heart. What's more, there are accomplices like Yun Pei and Xue Ningying next to him.

It wasn't until not long ago that Saiviala suddenly woke up to the fact that Zhang Zhun deliberately let himself live with Xue Zhidie, and he had a big plan! At first, I thought he was greedy for his beauty, and secretly despised him. In fact, what he is greedy for is only the technology he has mastered, and it has nothing to do with beauty. As a result, his yīn plot succeeded. Now she has no hole cards in her hand.

Zhang Zhun said with a serious expression: "Sister Saivia, I am very grateful for your generosity. The warship technology of our Tiger Navy, with your great contribution, I will always remember it. You should believe that you can definitely get the secrets of the Tiger Hammer. As for your unwillingness to live with my wife, that's okay. From now on, you have the right to settle anywhere in the area controlled by the Tiger Army. ”

Saiviala said wistfully, "I don't dare to be interested in any other place except your craftsman's workshop. Will you let me visit your craftsman's workshop? Forget it, I won't tell you. What the hell is the matter with you? Is it a Dutch thing? ”

Zhang Zhun nodded and said gently: "You are really smart, just guess." ”

Saiviala smiled a little self-deprecatingly, and said a little unwillingly: "You Oriental talents are the most cunning. Your ladies have always made me happy, and then they have taken my secrets, and I have been afraid of them. ”

Zhang Zhun smiled kindly, bowed forward slightly, and said gently: "If you think they have offended you, I will apologize to you on their behalf." ”

Sai Viala said sheepishly: "I don't want your apology, all I need is the technical information of the Tiger Hammer." If you give me the information earlier, I can forgive you anything. ”

Zhang Zhun shook his head lightly, got to the point and said, "Do you have any contact with the Spaniards?" ”

Saviara said curiously: "Spain? ”

Zhang Zhun nodded.

He immediately told the other party his true intentions.

After hearing this, Saviara's bright big eyes flashed slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she said eloquently: "You want the Spaniards to make a move, but you have found the right person." On our side, the relationship between the Spaniards and the Dutch is indeed very bad. The war between them has been fought for thirty years, and it is estimated that it will be fought for a few more years. ”

As if worried that Zhang Zhun would not understand, Saiviala briefly described the situation in Europe. To be precise, the name of the Netherlands is still rare, and a more accurate name should be the United Province of the Netherlands. This united province is divided into seven northern provinces and six southern provinces. When Zhang Zhunchu heard it, he thought it was xiao who said the terms in it.

In addition, outside the United Province of the Netherlands, there is the name of the Dutch Republic. If you study it seriously, it is enough to write a million-word long book. Sometimes, even the Dutch themselves do not know whether their country should be called the United Province of the Netherlands or the Dutch Republic. As for outsiders, they are even more confused.

In general, the situation in the Netherlands is quite complex, involving territorial, royalty, religious and other ties. Fifty years ago, this place was under Spanish rule, and later with the help of Britain, France, Germany, etc., it embarked on the road to independence. The Dutch and the Spaniards fought a war on and off for twenty or thirty years, and until now, the war has not ended.

Whether in Europe or Southeast Asia, the competition between the Dutch and the Spaniards was fierce. Spain was originally a great power, controlling the largest number and area of colonies in the world, and it stands to reason that the Dutch were no match for Spain at all. However, the Spanish front was indeed too long. Almost all corners of the globe, there were Spanish troops fighting.

Endless wars and countless opponents were a great drain on Spain's national strength. It was at this time that the Dutch emerged. Of course, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and the current Spain is still relatively strong, and the number of troops is large. The combined fleets of Spain and Portugal, around the world, continued to compete with the Dutch fleet. If the Dutch want to be truly independent, they must continue to work hard.

"By the way, Tromp...... Where is this person? ”

Zhang Zhun suddenly asked.

"Huh? Do you know Tromp? ”

Saviara was a little surprised and asked in a lost voice.

Tromp was the youngest and most prominent admiral among the Dutch people. Shortly before Saviara arrived in the East, he had just been promoted to admiral. It's not surprising that Europeans know Tronp, but how could Zhang Zhun know Tronp's name?

Of course, Zhang Zhun couldn't explain, saying that he knew the name of Tromp in later generations, and the Dutch navy in the seventeenth century was closely connected with the name Trompe. He said slowly: "I have a gut feeling that Tromp may beat the Spaniards. ”

In real history, it was this Tromp who led the Dutch fleet and finally defeated Spain and gave the Netherlands formal independence. In the struggle for supremacy between the Dutch and the British, it was Tromp's sudden death that caused the Dutch navy to lose a pillar and eventually decline. If Tromp hadn't died suddenly, the Dutch might have been able to hold out for a while.

However, Saviara didn't trust Zhang's instincts. She is not interested in this set of Orientals at all. She said bluntly: "I don't think your guess is right. As far as I know, Tromp was able to become an admiral solely because of nepotism. The Dutch counted on him to defeat Spain, which was absolutely impossible. ”

Zhang Zhun said a little gossipy: "What nepotism? ”

Saviara said mysteriously, "It is said that his wife is one of the lovers of the Lord. His rank of admiral was brought on his behalf. ”

Zhang Zhun was slightly stunned.

Damn, what's going on?

If what Saviara said is true, then the admiral's military hat is indeed green. However, it must be all rumors. It is very likely that someone who is jealous of him is slandering rumors. If Tromp really didn't have any ability, how could he defeat the huge Spanish fleet? The historical record will certainly not be wrong. If Tromp was really incompetent, the Dutch Navy in later generations would not have held him in such high esteem.

Another situation mentioned by Saiviala made Zhang Zhun subconsciously raise his vigilance. At present, she said, the Netherlands has a total of eight admirals, each of whom commands a powerful naval fleet. However, none of them appeared in Southeast Asia. In other words, the Netherlands attaches great importance to Southeast Asia.

The Dutch top brass felt that the current Dutch East India Company was sufficient to control the situation in Southeast Asia. However, if this situation changes, perhaps, there will be an admiral with his huge fleet to come to Southeast Asia to support. Obviously, this is not very good news for the navies of other countries.

Faintly, Saviara expressed a certain degree of dissatisfaction with the constant stimulation of the Dutch by the Tiger Navy. Although the British did not have any interests in Southeast Asia at present, Saviara did not want the Dutch to really interfere in Southeast Asian affairs. If a Dutch admiral really arrived with his large fleet, it would have been even more difficult for the British to open up the situation in Southeast Asia.

After being silent for a while, Seviara suddenly said, "Actually, Brigadier General, uniting with the Spaniards is not your best choice. The Spaniards were already on the decline and could not control the situation. Especially in the East, they no longer had the strength to fight the Dutch except to hold Manila. ”

Zhang Zhun said understandingly: "Do you have any good suggestions?" ”

"If you tell me the technical secrets of the Tiger Hammer, I can guarantee that within two years, a mighty British fleet will come to the East." Our Majesty the NV King is also very interested in the East. ”

Zhang Zhun smiled and didn't say anything.

Working with you British, technically there is no problem. But if you British want to send a fleet to come, then you will be spared. There is no profit and it is not early, and the arrival of your British fleet is nothing more than to fight for territory and interests. How can I accept such a stupid thing as the former mén drove the wolf and the latter mén entered the tiger? Defeat the Dutch, and then fight you British?

Besides, whether your British fleet can defeat the Dutch fleet is a matter of two questions. The national power of the British will only be gradually manifested after the Cromwellian Revolution. As for the moment, it can only be said that it is average. Otherwise, your father would not have been wiped out by the Dutch.

Sai Wei pulled Zhang Zhun's god sè, obviously not interested in her proposal, so she had to stagger the topic and said: "Brigadier General, I have another suggestion, maybe you will be interested." ”

Zhang Zhun asked silently, "What suggestions?" ”

Saviara said mysteriously: "The Dutch are desperately chasing tulips. If you have enough money, you might be able to start this and set the Dutch backyard on fire. ”

Zhang Zhun asked a little surprised, "Tulips?" ”

Of course, Zhang Zhun knows about tulips, and he also knows that tulips are the national flower of the Netherlands. However, when did the Dutch start chasing tulips, Zhang Zhun really doesn't know very well. As for the use of tulips to set the Dutch backyard on fire, even less thought about it. What kind of tulips can make a fire in a Dutch backyard?

"That's right, it's tulips!"

"Perhaps, it will turn into a beautiful weapon!"

Saviara said with great interest.

"Tell me more."

Zhang Zhun said with interest.

The beautiful and bewitching tulips can be used as weapons? It's so smacking. What is Saiviara thinking in her head?

"It's a long story......"

Saviara actually knows how to start selling off.

The word tulip is derived from the Turkish word for a headscarf hat worn by Muslims. About a hundred years ago (the first tulips spread to Europe from Constantinople AD), their shapes and faces were particularly striking and deeply loved by the Germans and the Dutch. In fact, in the Netherlands, if a wealthy person does not have a decent amount of tulip rhizomes, people will think that the family will not be prosperous.

The Netherlands today is a society where everyone is striving to climb up, and the middle class and those who dream of being rich and powerful refuse to leave tulips to the very rich. In recent years, all kinds of people, including businessmen and mediocre shopkeepers, have tried to gain social status by owning tulips. Soon, it became commonplace for the lower strata of society to join this xenophobic "club" just to get a tulip rhizome.

Tulip fever has gone from a harmless love affair to a serious threat. At this point, tulips replaced gold and silver as a more secure means of preserving wealth. People don't feel safe if they don't invest everything in tulip rhizomes. With thousands of people busy with the tulip trade, normal economic and industrial activities across the country have come to a near standstill. The population of the Netherlands is not large, so naturally it cannot withstand such a toss.

Saviara swore that she knew of a man who had paid 100,000 florins (the common currency of the seven northern provinces of the Netherlands) to buy back just 4o tulip rhizomes. To understand this number, we can do the following conversion: a person can buy a pig for 3o florins, or a cow for 1oo florins.

In other words, 100,000 florins is 1ooo head of cattle. The rhizomes of 4o tulips are worth 1ooo cows, and each tree is 25 cows. How can such a value not be insane? If you don't get the rhizome of a tulip, it's like someone in the future who won the lottery, and your fate will change immediately.

Throughout the Netherlands, people refer to particularly rare tulip varieties by the name of the Dutch admiral: "Admiral Lefkin" is worth 44o florins, "Admiral von Derjek" is worth 126o florins, and the latest "Admiral Tronpe" is worth 112o florins...... Tulips are sold at an unbelievably high price, and they can also be exchanged for fertile land, houses and thoroughbred horses.

In an unusual incident, a wealthy merchant – and a well-known tulip collector – learned from a seafarer that his cargo ship loaded with goods from the Mediterranean countries had arrived. The rich merchant invited the seaman into his shop, which was full of all kinds of goods, and gave him a red herring for breakfast, as a reward for the good news he had brought.

The seaman thanked the wealthy merchant and found an onion on the counter which he thought had been discarded, picked it up and walked out of the shop to eat herring in the fresh air. The onions tasted good and the seafarers ate them quickly. Unfortunately, this "onion", of course, is not an onion, but an incomparably precious "Semper-Augustus."

uguu)" tulip rhizomes, worth up to 3ooo florins.

The merchant immediately realized that the "treasure" he was so proud of was gone, and began to search frantically, but to no avail. Then the merchant suddenly remembered the seaman, "He must have stolen the tulip rhizome!" Shang shouted, but it was too late. At this time, they found the seaman, who was sitting on a pile of ropes under the pier, and the herring and the "onion" had already been eaten by him. Despite his strong claims of innocence, the seafarer was charged with stealing tulips and imprisoned.

"This ......"

Zhang Zhun felt a little speechless.

Normal tulip buying and selling is taking place in Amsterdam's securities market, which also includes Rotterdam, Haarlem, Reden Ackermann, Horen and many other cities. Speculators gamble on the value of tulips, causing price fluctuations.

In the past, people had tulips because of snobbery, but now greed has overcome snobbery. The value of a tulip is no longer in what it is or in the prestige it brings to its owner, but simply in the fact that it has been seen as a road to prosperity. Jīng's market has been very profitable, while naïve investors who believe that tulips will have a permanent demand in the Netherlands have lost a lot.

It has been noticed that even those who are extremely poor have joined the frenzied quest for wealth. The necessary expenses that would have been used to pay rent, buy food and clothing, were also used to make money speculatively. Many people even sell their properties to raise enough money to buy and sell tulips.

"This ...... Is it considered futures? ”

After listening to Saiviala's description, Zhang Zhun had a very ridiculous feeling.

No wonder the national flower of the Netherlands is the tulip. No wonder the Dutch are so obsessed with tulips, and there are such crazy allusions in them. Zhang Zhun seemed to be familiar with such a story, but he couldn't remember what the story was.

After a moment, Zhang Zhun said thoughtfully, "What do you want?" ”

Saiviara smiled evilly, and said with a clever smile: "Of course, it's desperately raising the price of tulips." ”

Zhang Zhun nodded secretly in his heart.

This British NV seems to have a bit of a market economy mind.

The Dutchman's crazy pursuit of tulips is obviously pathological, and it is certain that there will be a lot of big businesses in it. Through hype, they can make a lot of profits. As for the losses, it is naturally those ignorant investors.

When the price rises to the highest point, those professional speculators know very well that this hysteria cannot last any longer and will definitely sell all their tulips in the market. At that time, the price of tulips will inevitably fall, and there will be no ability to rebound. Many Dutch people who stretched their hands too long had to face the fate of losing their fortunes.

The collapse of the tulip market was accompanied by a social upheaval of 1angchao. People who have suffered a lot of damage may ask the government to take some remedial measures. But the government, like the victims of this speculation, is powerless. Perhaps, this is the earliest economic crisis, an economic crisis brought about by tulips.

The later generations of "Beans You Play", "Ginger You Army", "Garlic You Ruthless", "Sugar Gaozong" ...... 1uan mess, it seems to be all hyped up. It's just that it's not as crazy as Tulip. If he participates in one by himself, Zhang Zhun is confident enough to drag the Dutch into a deep hell. The premise is that the Tiger Ben Army has enough funds.

In addition to sufficient funds, it is also necessary to have a trustworthy person. The most suitable person must be Shen Lingfei. However, Shen Lingfei was already pregnant, and it was impossible to go so far to Europe. Saviara must have ulterior motives for making such a suggestion.

"I want to think about it."

Zhang Zhun said slowly.