Back to the Ming Dynasty to be a tyrant

At worst, set up more slave hunting teams and pay more wages.

After he regained his composure, Cohen continued: "Li, I think we should have a good talk about these issues, not only about the quantity of goods, but also about the price.

If you can't accept the price of 12 taels, I think 15 taels is more appropriate, what do you think? "

Li Chengyan said with a smile: "Mr. Cohen, as you said, you regard me as a friend, but in fact I also regard you as a friend.

So, from the very beginning, I told you the real reserve price - 20 taels of silver.

This is actually nothing to talk about, 20 taels is 20 taels, because all the drug products sold by my Daming are priced at 20 taels.

If you can't agree to the price, then there is no need to talk about it later, because I am not authorized to lower the price at all. "

As a master of Ming Dynasty, his understanding of Ming Dynasty gave Cohen a lot of understanding of Ming Dynasty—for example, the emperor of Ming Dynasty kept his promises and killed him with his heart.

If Li Chengyan was really not authorized, then his act of lowering the price without authorization might indeed bring him a fatal disaster - but how could he not be authorized for such a big business!

After taking a deep breath, Cohen continued: "If this is the case, why don't you ask the emperor of your country first? See if he can agree to lower the price?"

A strange smile appeared on Li Chengyan's face, he stared at Cohen and said, "Mr. Cohen, I'm afraid you might have misunderstood me, His Majesty the Ming Emperor?

As soon as the emperor said it, it was an iron law. If the price is 20 taels, it must be 20 taels!

In fact, it's not that I was willing to quote you the base price from the beginning, nor that I was unwilling to lower the price, but that since the emperor of our country said it was 20 taels, it can only be 20 taels.

No matter how many goods you want, the price can only be 20 taels, even if there is a penny difference in the middle!

Therefore, we should talk more about the quantity issue. For example, I can find a way to let you get more goods.Of course, in return, you know? "

When Cohen heard the words, he suddenly smiled meaningfully, and said with a smile: "Of course, all of this is easy to talk about, and it can all be talked about!"

The price of 20 taels is not negotiable, but every time I can get more drugs, what is the difference from the price reduction?

Even if it is to bribe this bastard in front of him, what is it?Everything depends on Yinzi's words...

Seeing that Cohen agreed to his proposal, the smile on Li Chengyan's face became wider, and he said with a smile: "So, how much goods does Mr. Cohen need? How should each transaction be settled?"

Cohen pondered and said, "I don't know how you want me to settle the settlement? Silver? Or a slave?"

Li Chengyan said with a smile: "Anything you want. In fact, what is the difference between silver and labor in the eyes of His Majesty the Ming Emperor?

Silver, my Emperor Ming is rich all over the world, and the silver in the treasury is too much to be moldy, so I have to take it out to dry in the sun.

There are [-] million laborers in our Ming Dynasty, and they are even more hard-working. They are willing to make sacrifices for the Emperor of Ming Dynasty. Naturally, there is no shortage. "

Then you can give me the drug for free, can you?

After cursing secretly, Cohen nodded and said: "Then, let's use the two methods in parallel. After all, there are countless slaves and silver that can be loaded on a ship. Simply using slaves or silver will be wasteful." .”

Li Chengyan nodded and said: "As you wish. As long as there is no problem with the labor and money, you can get the corresponding amount of drugs.

Of course, the extra drugs I just mentioned will still count. "

After Li Chengyan's voice fell, both of them laughed meaningfully, and then began to discuss the specific data and the time of the first transaction.

After they dispersed, Li Chengyan also met Nan Juyi, the admiral of the East China Sea Fleet again, and roughly told Nan Juyi the results of his discussions with Cohen.

After Nan Juyi looked Li Chengyan up and down, he hesitated and said: "That is to say, you raised the price of drugs to four laborers for a catty? One laborer is discounted by five taels of silver?"

Li Chengyan nodded and said: "That's natural. The barbarian doesn't understand human language, and he has to spend a lot of time to train him. Naturally, he is worthless. Even if it is converted into five taels of silver, it is already considered a high price."

Seeing Li Chengyan's expression of letting Cohen take advantage of him, Nan Juyi sighed and said, "I'm old, I have to accept it!"

Li Chengyan smiled and cupped his hands and said, "When Admiral Nan is working hard, why do you say you are old?"

Nan Juyi secretly thought that this old man's face is not as thick as yours after growing up for so many years, how can he not accept his old age?

After cheering up, Nan Juyi said: "That's all, let's not talk about those barbarians. This Java has a lot of food, Mr. Li must have a good taste."

Li Chengyan regained his spirits immediately, and said with a smile: "The guest can do as he pleases, and the subordinate officer just obeys Admiral Nan's orders."

Have something to eat?Still good food?This is a good thing!

……

Looking at the two and a half feet long prawn on the table, which was completely red after being steamed and still showing teeth and claws, Li Chengyan hesitated and asked, "What is this?"

Nan Juyi smiled and said: "This thing is called a prawn, but it's not a valuable thing. The advantage is that it tastes good. Master Li will know it once he tastes it."

As soon as the meat of the prawns was in his mouth, Li Chengyan's eyes narrowed - the fat meat combined with the aroma of the garlic juice made him want to stop.

Seeing Li Chengyan's appearance, as expected, Nan Juyi smiled and said, "Do you want to ask Mr. Li for a favor?"

Li Chengyan said: "I don't know what business Mr. Nan wants to go down to do?"

Nan Juyi smiled and said: "I want Mr. Li to bring some of these prawns to the capital for the old man to present to the emperor, don't you know?"

Naturally, Li Chengyan would not refuse, so he immediately said: "Master Nan, don't worry, this matter will be taken care of by the lower officials."

Only then did Nan Juyi reveal his true thoughts: "Besides, this old man would also like to ask the boss for some kind words.

The land of Java has been flattened, and the governor of Java has already started to deal with government affairs. Is it inappropriate for the old man to stay here? "

Only then did Li Chengyan understand Nan Juyi's thoughts.

Good Java, I don’t care about so many good things, but I want to transfer away. I must be upset to see the Zheng brothers have opened up such a large territory!

After hesitating for a moment, Li Chengyan said: "Speaking of which, the lower officials and the Governor of Java, Mr. Li, were still in the same family 500 years ago, but they didn't know Mr. Li?"

It has been two or three days since I came to Batavia, and the Governor Li of this family is still in a hurry, which is very strange to say.

A trace of imperceptible embarrassment flashed across Nan Juyi's face, and then he stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Governor Li is also a good soldier, in addition to government affairs, he likes military training.

Since Governor Li didn't know that Mr. Li was coming, he led the troops out early, and now he doesn't know where to train the troops. "

While talking, there was a burst of laughter outside the door, and then a burst of voices came: "I heard that an angel is here, but Li rushed back early!"

Li Chengyan fixed his eyes and saw a young man in military uniform coming in from outside. He looked about the same age as himself, but his face was full of determination.

But after looking at the young man's clothes, Li Chengyan's eyes shrank.

There is nothing strange about the clothes, they are exactly the same military uniforms as other governors of Ming Dynasty, the difference is that there are some dried blood stains on them, which makes this young man look a bit more evil.

Seeing Li Chengyan's expression and gaze, the young man sized himself up, then laughed at himself rather self-deprecatingly: "It was Li who was rude, so I'm going to change clothes now, please ask the angel to wait for a while."

The young man said for a moment, it really was a moment, and after a while, he walked in again, bowed his hands to Li Chengyan and said: "Li Yan, the governor of Java, has seen an angel."

Li Chengyan also replied: "You can't be called an angel, my officer Li Chengyan, this visit to Java is only to discuss the mutual market with the barbarians, there is no other official business."