Chapter 451

Standard aristocratic etiquette and conversation proved that Claire was a real aristocrat.

At this time, rod acted as a translator between them. He translated Claire's words to Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming nodded and reached for Claire to sit down. He said, "welcome to Dayu, Dengzhou."

As he sat down, Claire glanced at Xiao Ming again. To his surprise, the vassal king of Dayu was so young. He began to understand why the king of Qi was so tough.

In his cognition, young people always lack patience, but they are always enthusiastic and impulsive.

After a moment of silence, he first said, "Your Highness, I think you are very clear about the purpose of our coming here. For the Ryukyu issue, I hope to have a satisfactory negotiation result for both sides, which is also the reason why I am here this time."

In the middle of them is a long table. At this time, rod and Claire sit opposite, while Xiao Ming and Yang Chengye sit on the other side, just like a modern negotiation posture.

Wen Yan said: "Wang also hopes to settle this matter through negotiation. No one likes to risk his soldiers' lives."

"In this case, your royal highness can allow us to keep the city of reranzha. In addition, we are willing to agree to your other requirements?" Clare said solemnly.

Claire agreed to Xiao Ming's leading trade routes in East Asia, and only trade between Dengzhou and Ryukyu. Just like rod's last visit to Qingzhou, Claire also refused to withdraw Dutch soldiers from the city.

Xiao Ming taps his fingers on the table. His eyes sweep over Claire's body. Claire's face is quiet, and he can't find any emotion fluctuation. His voice just now is also very firm.

"If you don't withdraw the garrison, you need to give the king a reason." This time, Claire's personal presence means that the negotiation will end between the two.

Therefore, Xiao Ming had to be cautious at this time. The count of Clare was more calm than Rhode, and he was not easy to deal with.

"First of all, before our safety can not be guaranteed, we can not do without military protection. Apart from protecting the routes of East Asia, Ryukyu's fleet also aims to prevent the plundering of the caravan by privateers. Do you know what privateers are?" Clare's words are full of temptations. He wants to know whether the king of Qi in Dayu has profound knowledge.

"The privateer?" Xiao Ming frowned.

Privateer is a kind of civil ship authorized by the state to possess armed force, which is used to attack merchant ships of other countries. In essence, it is piracy supported by the state.

In modern times, from the 16th century to the 19th century, European powers used all means including "encouraging pirates to attack other countries' ships" to fight for maritime hegemony.

On the surface, all countries declare that they are at odds with pirates, but on the back, they recruit pirates for their own use.

Armed civilian ships came into being in this context.

"British and Spanish privateers?" Xiao Ming said lightly, "it is said that Britain started with a group of pirates, and even the whole country is a group of pirates. The queen of England is the biggest pirate leader.

Claire looked as like as two peas in the air. He was surprised by the fact that the answer was almost the same as the Dutch described the British and Spanish.

With a sigh, Claire said, "yes, it's the privateers from these two countries who are already seriously threatening our merchant ships. Now they are even on the routes near Manila."

"Well, that's a reason." Xiao Ming said, "but how can the soldiers explain that the privateers are only on the sea. I don't think they will attack the city rashly."

"These soldiers are to guard against the Japanese." Claire's eyes twinkled. "I'm sorry that the Dutch first started trade in Nagasaki, and some businessmen who were blinded by gold even sold the skills of the firearm to the Japanese. In our opinion, the Japanese are more dangerous than the Dayu, because the skills of the firearm production in the Japanese are very excellent, and now the Japanese have expanded It's very dangerous for us

When it comes to Japan, Xiao Ming's face is very ugly. He said: "given by you, now Japan is planning to invade Korea and Dayu. This is your own suffering. You should know very well that there is no difference between the nature of island people and pirates. In Europe, it's Britain. Here, it's Japan. They all think about robbery and murder all the time."

"I have to say I quite agree with you." Claire suddenly laughed. "It's just a pity that you people in Dayu have a problem, too? This problem prevents us from doing business with you at the first time. "

"Oh, what's wrong?" Xiao Ming asked.

"Arrogance." Claire is very rude.

Xiao Ming nodded, "I admit that this is a mistake, but now it seems meaningless to discuss these. Let's go back to the main topic of the negotiation."

"Isn't that enough to explain why we keep the garrison?" Said Claire."Yes, but you can only keep two thousand men and four warships." Xiao Ming said with a smile.

Claire was stunned. The real Dutch garrison on Ryukyu Island was only 2000 people. The king of Qi had a very vicious vision, and he believed that the king of Qi had also found out the information of the city.

Now, eight of Ryukyu's 12 warships were originally from Manila colony. Only in order to stop the king of Chu's adventure, he mobilized another eight warships from Manila to Ryukyu.

"It seems that your highness knows everything." Claire gave a wry smile.

Xiao Ming sneered. For these Europeans, they no longer care about the life or death of the indigenous troops, and they are easy to take risks with them.

Because of this, he asked Claire to stay in the pure Dutch army. In this way, in order to reduce casualties, the Dutch had to even consider before starting a war.

"That's the bottom line for the king. At the same time, I will send 2000 soldiers to the city of reranzha to protect you." Xiao Ming laughs unkindly. Then he looks at Claire and waits for her answer.

With a tight frown, Claire's eyes drifted away. He knew what the purpose of the king of Qi was. He was testing whether they were sincere or not.

After a long silence, he hesitated and said, "OK, I'll take it."

Hearing this, Xiao Ming felt relieved. This was the last test for the Dutch. If the Dutch had a ghost in their heart, they would not accept his request to garrison in the city.

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