Hong Kong, following a burst of killings, the whole of Hong Kong seemed to have become silent.
Hong Kong, which was originally prosperous, lively and noisy, seems to have become much quieter all of a sudden.
The bars that used to be bustling now have few people going there. As for the church, it has become a place where everyone talks and talks, and no one dares to go there at all.
The Governor's Office once again executed a large number of clergy. In addition, Hong Kong implemented the Ming Dynasty's laws and strictly prohibited the introduction of foreign missionaries. Therefore, there were only a handful of remaining clergy in Hong Kong.
Churches that were once prosperous suddenly became depressed. Many churches became deserted and dilapidated because they no longer had clergy to take care of them. The few churches with clergy could no longer see the scene they had before.
However, Hong Kong's depression was only temporary. With the war between Spain and the Three Kingdoms in full swing, Hong Kong's trade quickly prospered again.
Since ancient times, although war has been accompanied by killing and death, it also means an opportunity to make war fortune.
The food, weapons, armor, shields and swords, bows and arrows, horses, and even slaves needed for war can each bring huge benefits and have an extremely huge market.
The four countries of Spain, France, Portugal, and England can be said to be the most powerful countries in Western Europe. They started fighting, and various arms orders flew to Hong Kong.
In the Governor's Mansion, Jiang Liang sang songs, drank fragrant tea, and read the newspapers sent from the distant Ming Dynasty. He lived a good life.
"Another large treasury was discovered on the South Golden Continent. This Tianjin Ocean Trading Company has made another discovery."
"The tropical rainforest in South Golden Continent is really scary. Several expedition teams went in and there was no news from all of them."
While reading the newspaper, drinking tea, and learning about the strange things in the world, it feels good to be aware of the changes in the world without leaving home.
"Master, it's time to drink ginseng tea!"
At this time, the servant who had been serving Jiang Liang came over with a bowl of ginseng tea and reminded him softly.
"Well, leave it alone!"
Jiang Liang nodded slightly. Ever since a large amount of high-quality ginseng was discovered in the northern border of Golden Continent, the price of ginseng has also begun to plummet.
The centuries-old ginseng, which was once used to cure people's illnesses, has now become a common ingredient that people use to make tea to replenish their health.
Jiang Liang likes to drink ginseng tea to replenish his energy, because there are so many things that need practice, not only things here in Hong Kong, but also dozens of wives and concubines at home, as well as lovers who often come from various European countries. Jiang Liang’s
When you are under great pressure and need to take supplements, ginseng tea becomes a very good choice.
After taking a sip of ginseng tea, it's as if you can feel vitality entering your body, and your whole complexion will turn slightly red.
"It is worthy of being a century-old ginseng. In the past, one cost hundreds or even thousands of taels of silver. Now you can buy one for just a few taels of silver. Drinking a cup of ginseng tea every day will keep you full of energy!"
Jiang Liang couldn't help but nod. Ginseng tea is really a good thing.
"Report~"
"Duke Xavi, the special envoy of the King of Spain, asks for an audience!"
At this time, someone came to Jiang Liang's office and said.
"Duke Harvey?"
When Jiang Liang heard this, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly.
Jiang Liang still had a very deep impression on Duke Harvey, of course, mainly because of his profound influence on his wife Maria. Only with Duke Harvey, the relationship was still very good.
"Invite him to the drawing room."
Jiang Liang thought for a moment and then said to himself as he walked towards the living room: "I don't know if Maria is here with me."
Soon, Jiang Liang, dressed like a beast, came to the living room.
When he arrived at the parlor and saw the people drinking tea and waiting in the parlour, his eyes couldn't help but light up.
"My dear Duke Harvey, welcome to Hong Kong!"
He greeted Duke Harvey with a smile, and then came to the side of Maria, Duchess of Harvey, in a very gentlemanly manner, gently picked up one of her hands and said, "Madam is getting more and more beautiful."
"It's rare that the Governor still remembers me~"
Maria rolled her eyes at Jiang Liang charmingly, with all kinds of resentment in her eyes. She just wanted to finish telling Jiang Liang immediately. However, there was Duke Harvey next to her, so they could only look at each other and miss each other.
After some pleasantries and courtesy, Duke Harvey finally revealed the purpose of his visit.
"Your Majesty the Governor, this time I was ordered to come to Hong Kong, mainly to purchase a batch of arms and weapons from the Ming Empire."
Duke Harvey took a sip of tea and had to sigh that the people of the Ming Dynasty really enjoyed it. Tea is really a good thing. Now it has become popular in the upper class society in Europe. Drinking tea has become fashionable. However, the people who really know how to drink tea are the people of the Ming Dynasty. The real good people
Tea leaves are also in the hands of the Ming Dynasty people.
"Purchasing arms and weapons?"
When Jiang Liang heard this, his eyes lit up slightly. Sure enough, big business was coming.
The sale of arms and weapons has been a big business since ancient times. A few years ago, the Persian Empire spent nearly tens of millions of taels of silver to purchase a batch of arms and weapons from the Ming Dynasty.
It is said that the Persian Empire has now reversed its decline with the Ottoman Empire, relying on the advanced arms and weapons purchased from the Ming Empire.
"Yes, your Excellency the Governor is also very clear. Now our great Spain is at war with England, France, and Portugal. We are facing three powerful enemies at the same time, which makes our great Spain face severe challenges."
"We urgently need more weapons to arm more troops to defend the glory of our Spain!"
"I don't think the Ming Empire would just watch its friends being bullied and remain indifferent, right?"
When Duke Harvey spoke, he glanced at Maria beside him, and his meaning couldn't be clearer. He brought Maria here for this purpose.
In Europe, almost everyone has a lover, especially the upper-class nobles. Everyone does not know how many lovers he has. Duke Harvey is like this. It is normal for Maria to have a lover. Everyone has become accustomed to it.
Yes, he knew that Maria and Jiang Liang had an affair.
But what does it matter? There are many people who have had sex.
"Of course we in the Ming Dynasty will not ignore death. We have always been very supportive of our friends."
"Although we, the Ming Dynasty, do not want to interfere in the internal conflicts of you Europeans, but who makes Spain your best friend in the Ming Dynasty?"
"As for arms and weapons, of course there is no problem. I can introduce you to the Ming Dynasty Ocean Trading Company. They are the only trading house in Ming Dynasty that is licensed to sell arms and weapons to foreign countries."
When Jiang Liang heard this, he smiled and agreed readily.
You are a bastard if you don't make money, not to mention being able to bleed Europeans. This must be done.
Over the years, the Spaniards had made countless amounts of money from trade with the Ming Dynasty. This time, they just seized the opportunity to get this wool back.
"Great~"
When Duke Harvey heard this, he immediately laughed happily.
Things were much simpler than imagined. I didn't expect the Ming people to agree so readily.
"I wonder if you can sell us the arms and weapons used by your Ming army. The price is negotiable, especially with bombs that can bloom."
"There are also Miyun cannons and muskets used by your army."
Harvey excitedly expressed his needs.
Spain knows the Ming Dynasty best. It knows that the various weapons and equipment used by the Ming Dynasty's army, including advanced muskets and artillery, as well as bombs that bloom, are all much more advanced than European weapons.
As long as Spain can purchase these weapons and imitate them, it will not be a problem to sweep across Europe.
"This is definitely not possible. Our Ming Dynasty has regulations that the best arms and weapons are not sold outside."
"No, no, absolutely not~"
When Jiang Liang heard this, he immediately shook his head.
"Mr. Governor, the price can be carefully negotiated. We will never let you suffer a loss, and as long as Mr. Governor pulls the strings, we in Spain will definitely give Mr. Governor adequate returns."
Maria next to her moved her graceful figure and said in a sweet voice.
"Yes, yes, we in Spain will not let the governor-general's work go in vain. Please help me introduce him. If you can do it, I will be grateful."
Duke Harvey also nodded repeatedly.
"This is not a matter of whether I can help or not, but something that I am really powerless to do."
"Although I am the Governor of Hong Kong, in the Ming Dynasty, I am just a minor official. All I can do is introduce you and connect you."
"Although we cannot sell you the most advanced arms and weapons, the arms and weapons sold by our Ming Dynasty are definitely more advanced than your European arms and weapons."
"There is absolutely no problem in letting Spain win the Three Kingdoms, and we can also send officers to guide and train your army so that your army will be as powerful as our Ming army."
Jiang Liang replied helplessly, there are some things that are really impossible and impossible to do.
"real?"
When Duke Harvey heard this, he couldn't help but stand up. This Ming Dynasty man was actually willing to send officers to guide and train the Spanish army. If it was really possible, that would be incredible.
It is generally accepted that the Ming Dynasty's army is invincible. If the Ming Dynasty people train the army, they will definitely be able to build a strong army.
"Of course it is true, but the premise is that your order is large enough. If you don't have enough orders, I don't think the court will be interested."
Jiang Liang smiled and nodded.
“How big does an order need to be?”
When Duke Harvey heard this, he immediately cursed in his heart. Sure enough, there is no free lunch in the world, and there are conditions attached.
"At least, the imperial court will be interested only if the order is more than ten million taels of silver. Orders of several million taels of silver are considered small business for us in the Ming Dynasty."
