"Cooperation?" Li Qi frowned slightly and said, "So, you are not just here to buy cans?"
Tengji Miki nodded and said: "That's right. The main thing we want to do is cooperate with the economic envoy."
Cooperating with you is undoubtedly seeking the skin of a tiger. However, it is not certain who is the tiger and whose skin he is seeking. Li Qi said lightly: "I wonder how you want to cooperate?"
Tengji Miki smiled slightly and said: "When we came, we heard many people talking about the economic construction of the economy. Although it was just a few words, it also benefited us a lot. Maybe your country and Japan can also reach the same goal as your country."
The kind of cooperative relationship between the Kingdom of China and the Kingdom of Jin."
Li Qi snorted and said, "Do you want our merchants from the Song Dynasty to invest in you?"
Tengji Miki said: "This matter is of great importance, and it needs the consent of our emperor, but if Zuixian, the economic envoy, wants to come to our Japan to invest, then we will welcome it. Before we come, we have to pay attention to Zuixian's canned food
I have a very detailed understanding and found that this can is simply a gift from God for the fishermen who go out to sea. In other words, this can is designed to conquer the endless sea. I wonder if the economic envoy agrees with me?"
Li Qi nodded and said with a smile: "I totally agree, I won't stop others from praising my products."
Seeing that Li Qi finally smiled, Tengji Miki breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and hehehe said: "The words of the economist are really funny." After a pause, he continued: "Although we in Japan do not have the vast territory of your country, but
Japan is blessed with a unique geographical location on the sea. Every year, many businessmen and fishermen pass by our country, and there are even many ships berthed in our country. If the economy allows us to buy canned food in Japan, then we can’t help but feel sorry for those businessmen.
It provides convenience to fishermen and their income will definitely increase greatly."
You little Japanese, your mind works really fast. Even I didn’t expect that you actually thought of me. It’s funny. Li Qi chuckled and said, “You want me to go to your place.”
Build a canning workshop."
Tengyoshi Miki said with a smile: "Exactly. But not just one. We in Japan are surrounded by the sea, and there must be at least four or five. By then, the economy will definitely earn more than it does now."
Are you kidding? You think I'm a fool. If that's the case, what we Zuixian earns is nothing compared to what you little Japanese earn. This can has a life-saving effect on people who go to sea for a long time. It's important.
It goes without saying that future generations will win the Nobel Prize, and Japan will become the maritime trade center of Asia. But how can anything in the world be so cheap? It is also surrounded by the sea. Isn’t it true that our Song Dynasty is not surrounded by the sea?
The islands in the sea are really a joke. I don’t know what Hong Kong is like now. Well, it’s time to send someone to take a look.
Li Qi chuckled: "Yes, your plan is really good."
Tengji Miki was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "The economic envoy agrees?"
"No, no." Li Qi shook his head and said.
Tengji Miki suddenly fell into the ice cellar again, and said blankly: "Then what does the economic commander mean by this?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "Your Excellency, please forgive me for saying something that offends me." He suddenly raised a little finger as he spoke.
Tengji Miki was stunned and said blankly: "What does this mean?"
"Let's seek truth from facts. Your Japanese country is only so big. It really can't get any bigger." Li Qi chuckled.
"!"
Although this is true, you don't need to be so direct. This is not the way to do business. Tenji Miki immediately felt extremely embarrassed. He glanced at Iga Momokawa next to him and saw a look of anger on his face.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.
If you were older, I wouldn't call you little Japan. This is not irony, this is the truth! Li Qi asked knowingly: "Did I say the wrong thing?"
"Oh, no, no, just keep talking, I'm all ears." Tengji Miki said with a very reluctant smile. After all, now that he has something to ask for, he can only swallow his grievances.
"Then I'll continue." Li Qi coughed lightly and smiled secretly. It's a country of ninjas, so it's really tolerable. He said: "Actually, to be honest, I very much agree with your plan.
Your country does have unique advantages, but it also has disadvantages that cannot be ignored."
"Oh? Please ask the economic envoy to give me some advice." Tengji Miki asked hurriedly.
"That's the supply of raw materials." Li Qi said seriously: "Your country is only a little bit big. After deducting farmland, houses, and military sites, there is only a little left. And within a year of the appearance of our canned food, the demand is
It is increasing day by day, and even you all know it. One can imagine how much the demand will increase when canned food becomes famous overseas, and the required raw materials will also increase significantly. Here is the problem. If I build a factory in your country
The factory, based on the geographical environment of your country, simply cannot provide enough raw materials. In other words, the raw materials have to be transported from our Song Dynasty. This time, the cost has undoubtedly increased greatly, and the risks have also increased.
Few, you must know that those fruits and vegetables cannot be stored for a long time, otherwise they will easily spoil. And I originally priced this canned food not very high. After all, fishermen are not very wealthy people. In business, this increase in cost and risk is far away.
Far higher than the benefits, do you think I will agree?"
After listening to this, Tengji Miki felt that what Li Qi said made sense. Although disappointment was inevitable, he also knew that this road would not work. He nodded and said: "The economic envoy is right. I didn't think carefully about it.
Not thoughtful."
You can eat as much food as you want, and if you want to become a fat man in one bite, this is simply a fantasy. Li Qi chuckled: "Actually, I have already considered what you said."
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."
Li Qi deceived: "A few days ago, I have sent people out to sea to find an island closest to my Song Dynasty. I plan to build a cannery on it to provide canned food and other food to passing merchants. Not only that, we
All basic services will also be provided, so you won’t have to go here anymore, you can go directly to buy cans, which is very convenient.”
It's okay not to listen. After hearing this, Tenji Miki even had the urge to vomit blood. Don't you know you are trying to grab business? By then all the businessmen will run to you. Who will come to me? I won't wait.
So deceptive.
Even so, he didn't even have the slightest idea, and he felt very uncomfortable. He just nodded, not even in the mood to speak.
Li Qi saw this, and the corners of his mouth twitched a few times, and he almost laughed out loud. He coughed lightly and said, "I wonder if you have anything else to do?"
Tengji Miki was slightly startled, but his eyes glanced at the silent Iga Momokawa.
Iga Momokawa suddenly said: "Economic Ambassador, I heard that your country has started selling weapons to foreign countries. Is this true?"
Although his Chinese is pretty good, he still has a thick Japanese accent.
Li Qi was startled for a moment, nodded and said, "It is true. Are you interested?"
Iga Baichuan nodded affirmatively and said: "Yes, our monarch hopes to purchase a large number of weapons from your country."
Facing the little Japan opposite, Li Qi had to be very alert and said: "Your country is surrounded by the sea and there is no war with the outside world. Why do you need to expand its armaments?"
Iga Baichuan didn't answer and asked instead: "When I come to your country to buy weapons, do I have to explain the purpose?"
"No, no, I'm just curious." Li Qi smiled and asked again: "Just now I heard that you want to purchase a large amount of weapons. May I ask how much?"
Iga Mokawa's five-fingered picture.
Li Qi was surprised and said: "Five million strings?"
"Cough cough cough."
Tengji Miki coughed heavily, his face turned red, and he said awkwardly: "The economic envoy is five hundred thousand guan."
"Ah? This - it turns out to be five hundred thousand yuan." Li Qi scratched his head and thought, how can you pretend to be a rich man without money? It makes me blush for you. But then I thought about it, that's not right, Japan is terrible now.
It's not the Japan of later generations. In terms of current Japan's productivity, these five hundred thousand guan are really not a small amount of money. It is probably their capital. What are they planning to do with so much money to buy weapons?
Iga Baichuan took a roll of bamboo from his subordinates, stood up and came to Li Qi, offered it with both hands and said: "This is written with the military supplies we need. Please take a look at it from the economic envoy."
It seems that they came well prepared. This must be the main purpose of their coming today. Li Qi was slightly startled and took it with one hand. When he opened it, he saw that what was written on it were some basic weapons and so on.
Swords, guns, armor, bows, arrows, etc., such as the divine arm bow, bed crossbow and other money-making weapons, are not mentioned above. Calculating this, five hundred thousand guan can buy a lot of weapons.
Of course, what is written above is quite a lot for Japan, which is the size of a bullet. Li Qi looked at it for a while and suddenly said: "In fact, we in the Song Dynasty also bought and sold warships with a three-year warranty. Of course, the price is also
It’s very expensive, do you want to consider it?”
Iga Momokawa said: "We have heard about this, but we don't need it yet."
They don't want ships, nor do they want those super offensive weapons. It seems that they are only buying weapons for internal purposes, not for external expansion. After some testing, Li Qi felt a little relieved, but he originally thought that he would usually have to wait until the end of the New Year's Day meeting
In the future, those talents will come to the door. Unexpectedly, this little Japan came first. The preparation seemed a little inadequate for a while, and he had to discuss this matter with Song Huizong, saying: "Your Excellency, you and I have no diplomatic relations.
, I’m afraid this arms trade is not justified in its name and words.”
Tengji Miki said: "Just treat it as a private transaction. I believe that the economist will be able to think of a way to get the best of both worlds. Your country can rest assured that we will never lose a penny."
Li Qi waved his hand and said: "Having said that, I still have to report it to the emperor, and the emperor will make the decision. So, you are not in a hurry anyway. I will discuss it with the emperor first, and then I will inform you of the details.
Let’s discuss the matter in detail later.”
Tengji Miki also knew that this matter could not be negotiated at once, and said with a smile: "It should, it should, we will just wait for the good news from the economic envoy. Okay, we won't delay the economic envoy's work, let's leave first
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Iga Momokawa also stood up and performed a samurai salute.
Li Qi stood up and said, "I'll send you two off."
"It's time to work."
As soon as Li Qi sent the two of them to the door, two people suddenly walked towards them, it was Zhao Mingcheng and his wife.
"Master Zhao?"
"Mr. Tenji? Mr. Iga is here too!"
Zhao Mingcheng and the two Japanese seemed to know each other. When they met, both sides looked surprised.
Li Qi was also confused and said: "You-you know each other?"
Zhao Mingcheng was startled for a moment, then smiled and said: "When I first became the magistrate of Laizhou, I met Mr. Teng Ji by chance, and later we became friends. I also went to his house and met Mr. Iga there."
Tenki Miki and Iga Momokawa also nodded frequently.
"So that's how it is, it's really a coincidence." Li Qi chuckled.
Zhao Mingcheng pointed his hand towards Li Qingzhao and said, "This is my wife."
"I've heard about Mrs. Zhao's name for a long time. When I saw her today, she was indeed well-deserved. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Tengji Miki said with a smile, his expression respectful and respectful, not like he was pretending. Obviously, he had indeed heard of Li Qingzhao.
Li Qingzhao nodded slightly and returned the favor.
Zhao Mingcheng asked again: "By the way, Mr. Teng Ji, why are you here?"
Tenji Miki was stunned for a moment and said with a smile: "Oh, we are here to buy cans from the economic envoy." As for purchasing weapons, he did not mention a word.
"I see."
Teng Jisanmu asked with a smile: "I wonder where Zhao Zhizhou lives now?"
"Oh, my wife and I are temporarily staying at Xiangguo Temple."
"That's just right, we live there too. Let's say goodbye for now. We will visit you another day."
"Okay, okay, you guys go slowly."
"Farewell!"
After saying that, Tenji and Iga left with a few warriors.
After they left, Li Qi stretched his hand into the house and said with a smile: "You two, please come in."
"please."
"When did Zhao Zhizhou arrive?" Li Qi asked as he walked.
"Oh, I just arrived yesterday. My wife has caused you trouble these days. I am very grateful."
Li Qi hurriedly shook his head and said: "What the hell, Zhao Zhizhou is too angry. These are all what I should do. Mrs. Qing Ling can help me with all her resources. I am grateful even before it is too late. How can I say it is troublesome."
Arriving inside the house, Li Qi asked them to sit down, ordered someone to pour tea, and then asked: "By the way, Zhao Zhizhou, are you familiar with Tengji Miki?"
He really didn't know much about Japan these days. He just heard that Zhao Mingcheng had been to Japan, so he wanted to find out more.
Zhao Mingcheng nodded and said: "That's right. He has always admired our culture in the Song Dynasty and is thirsty for knowledge. He has come to ask for advice three times and four times. Once he came back twice, he became familiar with it."
Li Qi nodded and said, "Then what do you think of these Japanese people?"
Zhao Mingcheng didn't know why Li Qi asked like this, and said truthfully: "It's very good, especially for us merchants in the Song Dynasty. They are very enthusiastic and friendly. When I go to their place to do business, they also treat me warmly."
Li Qi hummed and asked again: "Then why did Song Dynasty not establish diplomatic relations with Japan?"
"this."
Li Qingzhao suddenly said: "This is all caused by pride."
Li Qi was stunned and said, "What is Mrs. Zhao's opinion?"
Li Qingzhao looked at Zhao Mingcheng, who nodded and said with a smile: "I would also like to hear my wife's opinion."
Li Qingzhao smiled slightly and said: "What my husband said just now is that the people of any country should have it, and I, the merchants of the Song Dynasty, also brought them wealth. In fact, the Japanese are quite proud at heart, and can even be said to be arrogant.
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Li Qi nodded and said, "I absolutely agree with this."
Li Qingzhao was accustomed to Li Qi's unwarranted support and did not care about it. He continued: "It has been recorded in ancient times that during the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, the Japanese country sent people to the Central Plains to study again and again. At that time, they did
I admire the culture of our Central Plains very much, but since the founding of the Song Dynasty, their Japanese country has also undergone earth-shaking changes. After absorbing the culture of the Tang Dynasty, they began to develop their own culture, hoping that one day they can keep pace with our Song Dynasty.
If this is the case, then it becomes even more prominent politically. During the period of Emperor Shenzong, the Song Dynasty originally wanted to establish diplomatic relations with the Japanese country. However, because of a sentence in the letter written by Emperor Shenzong to the Japanese ruler, it was not possible to establish diplomatic relations.
can succeed."
"A word? What word?" Li Qi asked curiously.
Zhao Mingcheng said: "Oh, the thing is like this. Emperor Shenzong sent a letter and some gifts to the Japanese master, but from then on, there was no reply from the Japanese country. It was not until five years later that the Japanese country issued a letter and some gifts in the name of their Dazaifu.
A reply. All this is because the letter contains such a sentence, "return to Japan". The key lies in the word "return to Japan". The Japanese court expressed strong dissatisfaction with this and refused to accept it. They thought
These two words placed their Japanese country in the position of a vassal state, which was disrespectful to them, so their reply was sent by Dazaifu, but the gift was sent back by me, the merchant of the Song Dynasty, to express their position.
. Later, the Song Dynasty wanted to establish good diplomatic relations with the Japanese country, but they have been very indifferent to this. They only replied letters and did not give gifts in return. However, the two sides continued to exchange letters until five or six years ago, when the emperor ordered people to go
The Japanese country asked them to collect rare treasures in their own country to pay tribute. From then on, the two sides stopped communicating with each other by letters, but the private business continued."
Sweating! I didn’t expect Song Huizong to be so fierce and domineering, but if people ignore you, you should attack them. Li Qi nodded and said: "This is quite like the style of the Japanese, I can understand it."
Li Qingzhao said sonorously: "I dare not comment on whether the emperor's move was right, but with just two words, the Japanese country became so angry that they even cut off diplomacy between the two countries. This shows that this is by no means a country of gentlemen.
, are narrow-minded and arrogant, which makes people laugh. Moreover, from what I can see, the reason why they dare to do it is not because they have backbone, and it is based on the maritime trade between our Song Dynasty and the Japanese people. Since folk trade can satisfy the Japanese people
Those nobles, why do they need to establish diplomacy with me, the Song Dynasty?"
There is no doubt about Li Qingzhao's patriotism, so it is understandable that it is subjective. She has always believed that since ancient times, the great powers of the Central Plains should come to the dynasty from all directions. During the Tang Dynasty, you repeatedly sent envoys to the Central Plains to express your goodwill, but it was your turn.
In the Song Dynasty, your attitude changed so quickly. I, the great country of the Central Plains, showed my kindness to you, but you were so nice that you became pretentious. This is really shameless, and it is nothing if not arrogant.
Zhao Mingcheng was used to Li Qingzhao's fearless character, so he just smiled bitterly and remained silent.
"Mrs. Zhao is right. They never participated in our New Year's Day party in the Song Dynasty before. Now that they want something from us, they came right away." Li Qi laughed and said, "But Mrs. Zhao
He seems to have no good impression of the Japanese."
Li Qingzhao said calmly: "I can't say whether it's good or bad. What they Japanese people do has nothing to do with me. I just deal with the situation and not the person."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit strange, Zhao Mingcheng quickly changed the subject and said: "By the way, Economic Envoy, you just said that they came here to ask for help from our Song Dynasty. I don't know what it is. Can you tell me?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Of course, the first thing is the canned goods, they also said that. The second thing, Zhao Zhizhou must have also heard about it, the Song Dynasty started selling weapons to external parties."
Zhao Mingcheng frowned and said, "Are they here to buy weapons?"
"good."
"Then do you agree?"
"I am not the one who has the final say. The emperor has to nod." The reason why Li Qi told Zhao Mingcheng truthfully was of course not because of Li Qingzhao, but because he had to use this opportunity to inquire about something from Zhao Mingcheng and asked: "But I am very curious. Their Japanese country has recently
There is no war, so why buy weapons? Zhao Zhizhou, as the Zhizhou of Laizhou, you are relatively close to them, so you should know something."
Zhao Mingcheng said: "I have heard some, but I don't know much about the details. In fact, the Japanese country is also unsettled. The main conflicts come from the samurai group and the court nobles. Of course, there are also many conflicts between samurai and samurai."
"Samurai and nobles?"
"Well. The status of samurai in the Japanese country has never been high. Although the nobles and ministers recognize the status of samurai, they still discriminate against them because of their humble status. There are also many restrictions. For a long time, conflicts have been inevitable.
, I think Mr. Iga bought weapons to increase the status of samurai in the Japanese court." Zhao Mingcheng nodded.
"I see!"
Li Qi nodded slightly, but thought in his heart, just increasing the status of the warrior is not enough, it is best to start a fight. In that case, I can sell more weapons, and maybe I can get more, but not necessarily.
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Zhao Mingcheng saw Li Qi squinting his eyes and looking like a profiteer. He couldn't help but feel curious and shouted softly: "Economic envoy, economic envoy."
Li Qi was slightly startled and said, "Oh, what did you say?"
Zhao Mingcheng looked stunned and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"I didn't think about anything, I didn't think about anything." Li Qi laughed and said with a smile: "I have been talking for so long and only talked about other people's affairs. Li Qi really didn't treat me well. By the way, I didn't know that Zhao Zhizhou came to visit this time.
What do you mean?"
Zhao Mingcheng cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It's nothing serious. My wife has been staying in your mansion for many days. As a husband, I should come to express my gratitude. It's a pity that Sanniang is not here and cannot express my gratitude in person. I hope the economic envoy can convey it to me."
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It turns out that you want to show your kindness to me. It seems that you are not a complete idiot. Li Qi returned the greeting and said: "Definitely, definitely." (You are welcome to subscribe to this site, give rewards, and your support is