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Facing Torres' kindness of giving pocket watch, Li Xiao naturally must repay his kindness.
Chinese people don't often say it without being rude.
If the items Li Xiaohui gave them back, in fact, Feiyu and Xinnong are so barren that there is nothing Torres can see.
Torres can also buy samurai swords, sake and other things in other parts of Japan.
Li Xiao thought for a moment and ordered Da Zang Chang'an to say a few words.
Then Da Zang Chang'an took out a plate from under the Tianshou attic, containing dozens of soot blowing silver refined from Shengang Yinshan.
No gift is more practical than giving money these days. Li Xiao immediately handed the soot blowing silver to Torres.
Torres was immediately moved. Silver is a big good thing.
Li Xiao opened his mouth and said, "I know your excellency is in urgent need of silver between the Ming Dynasty and Japan. This is a small gift. In the words of the Ming people, it is no respect."
Foreigners, of course, never engage in politeness.
Torres took the plate in Li Xiao's hand and was deeply moved. At that time, the Portuguese took the route of Nagasaki Macao and pulled a large amount of silver bought by Japan at a low price to the Ming country in exchange for what they wanted.
The value of the silver presented by Li Xiao is far better than the pocket watch he just gave.
Torres sighed: "dear Lord, Torres, the servant of God, pay the highest tribute to you. You will always be the best and most reliable friend I know in this country."
Li Xiaoyi listened to Torres and thought OK. The foreigner was bought by himself.
But then Torres was very unkind. He took advantage of his relationship with Li Xiao, who had just climbed to the level of friends, and began to want to lobby Li Xiao to join the Catholic Church.
Of course, Li Xiao politely declined this. The excuse was the same as when he refused to leave the wish temple. He had believed in other sects in the Ming Dynasty. Torres immediately expressed infinite regret after listening to Li Xiao's affirmation.
However, Li Xiao also showed his respect and respect for Catholicism.
And threw a bait to Torres, saying that if the Lord Takeda shinxuan does not object, he can allow Torres to teach in his own leadership and cooperate.
Finally, Li Xiao also said that he was willing to take him to meet Takeda Xinxuan to see if he could persuade Takeda Xinxuan to let Catholicism teach in the whole Takeda family.
After listening to Li Xiao's words, tosley couldn't help feeling heartfelt gratitude. Compared with Matsuura Longxin, he was only greedy for the convenience of trade with Portugal and allowed religion in the territory.
Li Xiao said nothing about the trade with Portugal, and the other party was willing to introduce his Lord to him.
In this way, whether Torres can convince Takeda Xinxuan or not, he has inherited the favor of boss Li Xiao.
For Torres's gratitude, Li Xiao just shook his head. He also wants to trade with the Portuguese, but the problem is that there is no port in the territory, and even the Takeda family has no access to the sea, so there is no way to talk about trade with overseas at present.
But for Li Xiao, his real intention to make friends with Torres is not here.
After that, Li Xiao asked father Torres in a very casual tone: "father Torres, in the Ming Dynasty, he liked potatoes and pancakes (corn) best. Unfortunately, he can't eat them in Japan now. I wonder if father Torres can help me to deliver some seeds to grow in my collar, so that I can eat potatoes and pancakes every day."
Then Li Xiao tried to compare potatoes and pancakes to Torres.
Torres didn't know much about potatoes, but he knew what Li Xiao said about pancakes, but he immediately expressed doubts and asked, "dear Lord, do you have pancakes in the Ming Dynasty?"
Li Xiao thought about it. It is really unknown whether corn was introduced into China at this time, but Li Xiao immediately opened the topic.
Instead, Li Xiao described to Torres the corn soup he had eaten in KFC and McDonald's before, how to put eggs, ham, wheat, milk and how to put it into the pot, which made Torres drool.
After hearing this, Torres said with great interest: "Lord Li Xiao, if you can really make such a thick corn soup, I'm very interested in tasting it, but I don't know when you Ming people began to drink milk and ham."
Li Xiaogan smiled, pulled an excuse at will and fooled him.
Torres is kind. In his eyes, Li Xiao is a knowledgeable person, so naturally he doesn't have the idea of going to the bottom.
In addition, he owed Li Xiao a silver gift and introduced Takeda Xinxuan. The two bosses agreed.
He promised to send a batch of wheat to Li Xiao before next year.
Hearing this, Li Xiao's ecstasy is also unspeakable.
Corn, this was the most productive food in the world at Li Xiao's time.
Corn was first planted by Indians, then discovered in Spain and Portugal, brought back to China for planting, and then introduced into China from Malacca. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, more than a dozen provinces in China had planted corn.
Corn is not only cold resistant, but also especially suitable for planting in mountainous areas with barren land, drought and little rain.
In the late Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the massive cultivation of sweet potatoes, corn and potatoes that supported the population expansion of China at that time.
For Li Xiao, corn is not just a mysterious weapon that can open up the flying mountains and lead the stone high in the collar.
For flying birds, the most important thing is the vast land, but most of these land are not suitable for planting wheat, rice and so on.
Therefore, Chang'an of Tibet suggested Li Xiao to fly in the collar and encourage farmers to reclaim wasteland to increase stone height. Li Xiao refused because of this.
Li Xiao worried about wasting money and manpower, but in vain.
But the emergence of corn can change this situation.
If there is no accident, the trial planting of corn in Feiyu mountain is successful, and it is proved that it can adapt to Feiyu mountain,
Li Xiao can widely promote corn planting in Feixi and Vietnam.
As long as it takes one to two years, the stone height in the collar can at least open up more than 20000 to 30000.
At that time, Li Xiaoling's inner surface was 20000 stones high, but in fact, the inner surface was 40000 or 50000 stones high.
Here, Li Xiao learns how emperor Yida transformed 630000 stones into millions of stones in Sendai.
So Torres is really a lucky star for Li Xiao.
If it weren't for the difference between men, Li Xiao would like to rush forward and give Torres a hug.
Immediately, Li Xiao restrained his ecstasy. For him, the benefits of making friends with the Portuguese are not only here, but also for greater use in the future.
As long as Vietnam and China get to the sea, Nanman trade can be put on the agenda.
For Nanman trade, Li Xiao's fist product is still Shengang Yinshan.
You should know that the Ming Dynasty on the other side of Japan was like the middle of the sun, with great momentum and standing in the East.
In modern times, it is said that the GDP of the Ming Dynasty accounts for one-third and one-half of the world.
The currency in circulation in the Ming Dynasty was silver, and there was no silver mine in the Ming Dynasty, so it was quite short of silver. Especially later, Zhang Juzheng's reform institute implemented a whip law to realize the integration of taxes and servitude, and implemented the silver standard system. The land tax income of prefectures and counties was calculated in silver.
At that time, a large amount of silver from Portugal, Spain and Japan flowed into China, but nevertheless, there was still a lack of silver in the Ming Dynasty.
As for how much silver Japan transported to the great Ming Dynasty until the death of the Ming Dynasty, there are many opinions between 50 million Liang and 200 million Liang.
Once Li Xiao opens the sea, the soot blowing silver flowing out of Shengang Yinshan can be sold to the Ming country through the Portuguese, Macao Nagasaki route.
In this way, compared with Li Xiao's selling soot blowing silver to Japan, which is not short of silver through salt house Qiuzhen, Li Xiao's profit value is higher by selling silver to the Ming Dynasty through the Portuguese channel.
Shengang Yinshan can therefore play a further role.
Therefore, Li Xiao's current investment in Torres is definitely worth it, and the two are also ready to establish a long-term friendly relationship.
As for whether Takeda shinxuan will allow Catholicism to spread in the territory, Li Xiao can responsibly say that it is less than 1% possible.
Of course, it's good to let even these Southern barbarians go for nothing. These propaganda teachers are people who don't hit the south wall and don't look back.
However, Li Xiao still supports freedom of belief. Does Nobunaga Zhida also support the way of leading people to believe in Catholicism to check and balance the traditional religion.
Moreover, as soon as he gets to the sea in the future, Li Xiao, in addition to losing silver, plans to buy the legendary Fran machine guns and red cannon from these Portuguese to establish his own artillery.
The one-day meeting with Mr. Torres and his party was very pleasant.
A few days later, Li Xiao arranged all the affairs of Chengsheng city.
Li Xiao left Chengsheng city with Xuan's teacher Torres and the Portuguese and went to the lingering Pavilion.
On the way from Chengsheng city to Shengang City, Rui Costa asked Li Xiao to become a Nanman warrior of Takeda family.
Li Xiao did not directly agree, but turned to father Torres, who had been silent, and asked, "father Torres?"
Torres certainly understood Li Xiao's meaning. He said: "Dear Li Xiao, Rui Costa is a sailor I hired from Macao. He is completely free, so he can make decisions for his actions without my permission."
Rui Costa nodded and said, "Dear Mr. Li Xiao, as a man of the Ming Dynasty, your personal wisdom and bravery can become a... A big... Lord in other countries. Such achievements are unimaginable, so I want to emulate you and achieve such a career."
Li Xiao felt a sense of absurdity when he heard that Rui Costa was going to become an official of Takeda family, but he was relieved when he thought about Sanpu pressing the needle when he became an official of Tokugawa shogunate in the future.
Sanpu Yizhen came to Japan at 16000. He was the first Englishman to land on the island of Japan. He was also the first Japanese foreign warrior in another time and space where Li Xiao lived. He had 250 Shi gaozhixing.
Later, the American writer James wrote the shogunate general, in which the protagonist refers to the deeds of Miura pressing the needle and Tokugawa Jiakang.
Tokugawa's three Pu presses the needle, Takeda's ruicosta.
When Li Xiao thought of this, he couldn't help but have a funny smile on his face.
However, Rui Costa's goal is actually the same as himself, but it's not easy to get ahead in the troubled times of the Warring States period.
Rui Costa probably saw his own achievements, so he thought that he was in Nanman, which was tantamount to opening a golden finger. Therefore, what Li Xiao can do, he can do the same.
That's why Rui Costa meant to emulate Li Xiao.
Li Xiao rode his horse and looked at Rui Costa. This southern barbarian is about thirty years old. His skin is dark. It is obvious that this is caused by the perennial sailing, wind and sun.
He had heard a brief introduction from Torres before and knew about his experience.
Rui Costa also knew that Li Xiao was looking at himself, and immediately straightened his chest, showing a bit of high spirit.
Li Xiao opened his mouth and asked, "Rui, it's no problem that you want to become an official. I welcome it, but what will you do?"
Rui Costa said without hesitation: "I am an excellent sailor. I have served as the second officer of the Pharaoh before, and I am confident that I can be a captain at any time and command a ship. I can observe..."
Li Xiao made a stop gesture to prevent the other party from talking on.
Li Xiaoyan said, "second mate Rui, I know your sailing ability, but I don't have a navy. Where's the ship for you to drive?"
Rui Costa listened to Li Xiao's words, stretched out his hand and spared his head. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and said, "dear Lord, I can be the gunner's responsibility, and I can ignite, fire, aim and shoot myself at any time. I can be competent."
"Gunner?" Li Xiao asked.
Rui Costa nodded and talked about his several shots fired on the Pharaoh.
Although the pharaoh was a merchant ship, pirates prevailed in the era of great navigation. The pharaoh was also equipped with several three pound guns as a deterrent.
Rui Costa is a chatterbox. When he gets a chance, he talks endlessly.
Rui Costa bragged about his "glorious achievements" in front of Li Xiao: "At that time, when I was fighting pirates in West India, I personally used the bow gun and shot it myself. At that time, there was a loud bang. I saw that the pirate ship seven or eight nautical miles away was hit by my gun, and the main mast broke with a puff, and then caused a big explosion. The whole ship was lit at sea like a torch. The scene was very spectacular."
"Seven or eight nautical miles?" Li Xiao couldn't help but break through Rui Costa's western mirror.
I didn't know that Rui Costa had a thick skin and said without blushing: "yes, it's about five or six nautical miles. I won't care so clearly. It's enough anyway. Lord, you people in Ming Dynasty may not have seen it. You don't know that the artillery has a long range. You can hit from one end of the sky to the other on the sea."
Li Xiao shook his head and said, "Rui, five or six nautical miles, let alone three pound guns, is six pound guns. Even eighteen pound guns can't reach this distance, let alone the effective range."
Rui Costa laughed, but everyone with a clear eye could see that the goods obviously used such laughter to cover up their guilt.
Rui Costa said, "dear Lord, your knowledge is really profound. You are so smart that you know that our Pharaoh is equipped with an 18 pound gun. Yes, I remember wrong. I used an 18 pound gun at that time, not a three pound gun."
Li Xiao immediately became angry and said, "Mr. Rui, I hope you can be honest. According to what you said, the displacement of your Pharaoh is only a little more than 100 tons at most. If a ship of this weight is shot by an 18 pound gun, its recoil force is enough to scatter the whole ship."
In the face of Li Xiao's question, Rui Costa laughed again and finally couldn't boast. Only then did he tell the truth.
It turned out that the pharaoh was only equipped with two or three three pound guns and a few one pound guns. They were all installed above the deck. Under the deck, they were used to load goods. It was impossible to fire naval guns.
This force can't resist pirates, so the Pharaoh only dares to take some safe routes.
As for Rui Costa's firing, it was true. On a whim, he planned to shoot whales.
But after a fight, they were stopped by the first mate on board, and they had a big argument later.
Li Xiao's chat with Rui Costa showed that BENDUO was sincere. Shigang Yiyu shook his head in disdain. If he wants to become an official in the Takeda family and become a warrior, he must abide by the Confucian five virtues "benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith".
This Rui Costa runs the train with his mouth full, which has nothing to do with the letter.
Immediately, a family official said, "Lord, forgive me. Such a person has broken his word and is not worthy of becoming a warrior. If he becomes a warrior of my Takeda family, I will be ashamed to be with him."
The minister was right. Rui Costa's boasting was even worse than usop in the pirate king.
Rui Costa was also embarrassed. He knew that it was very difficult for him to become an official this time. He immediately looked decadent and said, "dear Lord, I sincerely like the women in this country. Oh, no, I like everything in this country, so I have the intention to become an official here."
"But you don't have a boat here for me to drive. Apart from being a sailor, I once cast clocks for the church in my hometown. I can't think of other talents for the time being."
"What kind of bell casting?" Li Xiao became interested. He remembered that European bell casting was first instigated by a group of bell makers.
"Yes, both bronze and iron clocks are OK. Respect your Lord, you don't need to cast clocks. Although I want to be an official with you, I don't allow myself to be an official as a bell maker, which I refuse."
Li xiaoha smiled and said, "Rui, you don't have to refuse so quickly. What if I hire you with a high salary? Well, in other words, this money can be enough for you to sleep many times, or different women, and they are all beautiful women."
As soon as Li Xiao finished speaking, Rui Costa jumped off his horse, covered his chest with his hand, and said, "dear Lord, please give orders and I will do whatever you want me to do." (to be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly votes at Qidian. Com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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Facing Torres' kindness of giving pocket watch, Li Xiao naturally must repay his kindness.
Chinese people don't often say it without being rude.
If the items Li Xiaohui gave them back, in fact, Feiyu and Xinnong are so barren that there is nothing Torres can see.
Torres can also buy samurai swords, sake and other things in other parts of Japan.
Li Xiao thought for a moment and ordered Da Zang Chang'an to say a few words.
Then Da Zang Chang'an took out a plate from under the Tianshou attic, containing dozens of soot blowing silver refined from Shengang Yinshan.
No gift is more practical than giving money these days. Li Xiao immediately handed the soot blowing silver to Torres.
Torres was immediately moved. Silver is a big good thing.
Li Xiao opened his mouth and said, "I know your excellency is in urgent need of silver between the Ming Dynasty and Japan. This is a small gift. In the words of the Ming people, it is no respect."
Foreigners, of course, never engage in politeness.
Torres took the plate in Li Xiao's hand and was deeply moved. At that time, the Portuguese took the route of Nagasaki Macao and pulled a large amount of silver bought by Japan at a low price to the Ming country in exchange for what they wanted.
The value of the silver presented by Li Xiao is far better than the pocket watch he just gave.
Torres sighed: "dear Lord, Torres, the servant of God, pay the highest tribute to you. You will always be the best and most reliable friend I know in this country."
Li Xiaoyi listened to Torres and thought OK. The foreigner was bought by himself.
But then Torres was very unkind. He took advantage of his relationship with Li Xiao, who had just climbed to the level of friends, and began to want to lobby Li Xiao to join the Catholic Church.
Of course, Li Xiao politely declined this. The excuse was the same as when he refused to leave the wish temple. He had believed in other sects in the Ming Dynasty. Torres immediately expressed infinite regret after listening to Li Xiao's affirmation.
However, Li Xiao also showed his respect and respect for Catholicism.
And threw a bait to Torres, saying that if the Lord Takeda shinxuan does not object, he can allow Torres to teach in his own leadership and cooperate.
Finally, Li Xiao also said that he was willing to take him to meet Takeda Xinxuan to see if he could persuade Takeda Xinxuan to let Catholicism teach in the whole Takeda family.
After listening to Li Xiao's words, tosley couldn't help feeling heartfelt gratitude. Compared with Matsuura Longxin, he was only greedy for the convenience of trade with Portugal and allowed religion in the territory.
Li Xiao said nothing about the trade with Portugal, and the other party was willing to introduce his Lord to him.
In this way, whether Torres can convince Takeda Xinxuan or not, he has inherited the favor of boss Li Xiao.
For Torres's gratitude, Li Xiao just shook his head. He also wants to trade with the Portuguese, but the problem is that there is no port in the territory, and even the Takeda family has no access to the sea, so there is no way to talk about trade with overseas at present.
But for Li Xiao, his real intention to make friends with Torres is not here.
After that, Li Xiao asked father Torres in a very casual tone: "father Torres, in the Ming Dynasty, he liked potatoes and pancakes (corn) best. Unfortunately, he can't eat them in Japan now. I wonder if father Torres can help me to deliver some seeds to grow in my collar, so that I can eat potatoes and pancakes every day."
Then Li Xiao tried to compare potatoes and pancakes to Torres.
Torres didn't know much about potatoes, but he knew what Li Xiao said about pancakes, but he immediately expressed doubts and asked, "dear Lord, do you have pancakes in the Ming Dynasty?"
Li Xiao thought about it. It is really unknown whether corn was introduced into China at this time, but Li Xiao immediately opened the topic.
Instead, Li Xiao described to Torres the corn soup he had eaten in KFC and McDonald's before, how to put eggs, ham, wheat, milk and how to put it into the pot, which made Torres drool.
After hearing this, Torres said with great interest: "Lord Li Xiao, if you can really make such a thick corn soup, I'm very interested in tasting it, but I don't know when you Ming people began to drink milk and ham."
Li Xiaogan smiled, pulled an excuse at will and fooled him.
Torres is kind. In his eyes, Li Xiao is a knowledgeable person, so naturally he doesn't have the idea of going to the bottom.
In addition, he owed Li Xiao a silver gift and introduced Takeda Xinxuan. The two bosses agreed.
He promised to send a batch of wheat to Li Xiao before next year.
Hearing this, Li Xiao's ecstasy is also unspeakable.
Corn, this was the most productive food in the world at Li Xiao's time.
Corn was first planted by Indians, then discovered in Spain and Portugal, brought back to China for planting, and then introduced into China from Malacca. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, more than a dozen provinces in China had planted corn.
Corn is not only cold resistant, but also especially suitable for planting in mountainous areas with barren land, drought and little rain.
In the late Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the massive cultivation of sweet potatoes, corn and potatoes that supported the population expansion of China at that time.
For Li Xiao, corn is not just a mysterious weapon that can open up the flying mountains and lead the stone high in the collar.
For flying birds, the most important thing is the vast land, but most of these land are not suitable for planting wheat, rice and so on.
Therefore, Chang'an of Tibet suggested Li Xiao to fly in the collar and encourage farmers to reclaim wasteland to increase stone height. Li Xiao refused because of this.
Li Xiao worried about wasting money and manpower, but in vain.
But the emergence of corn can change this situation.
If there is no accident, the trial planting of corn in Feiyu mountain is successful, and it is proved that it can adapt to Feiyu mountain,
Li Xiao can widely promote corn planting in Feixi and Vietnam.
As long as it takes one to two years, the stone height in the collar can at least open up more than 20000 to 30000.
At that time, Li Xiaoling's inner surface was 20000 stones high, but in fact, the inner surface was 40000 or 50000 stones high.
Here, Li Xiao learns how emperor Yida transformed 630000 stones into millions of stones in Sendai.
So Torres is really a lucky star for Li Xiao.
If it weren't for the difference between men, Li Xiao would like to rush forward and give Torres a hug.
Immediately, Li Xiao restrained his ecstasy. For him, the benefits of making friends with the Portuguese are not only here, but also for greater use in the future.
As long as Vietnam and China get to the sea, Nanman trade can be put on the agenda.
For Nanman trade, Li Xiao's fist product is still Shengang Yinshan.
You should know that the Ming Dynasty on the other side of Japan was like the middle of the sun, with great momentum and standing in the East.
In modern times, it is said that the GDP of the Ming Dynasty accounts for one-third and one-half of the world.
The currency in circulation in the Ming Dynasty was silver, and there was no silver mine in the Ming Dynasty, so it was quite short of silver. Especially later, Zhang Juzheng's reform institute implemented a whip law to realize the integration of taxes and servitude, and implemented the silver standard system. The land tax income of prefectures and counties was calculated in silver.
At that time, a large amount of silver from Portugal, Spain and Japan flowed into China, but nevertheless, there was still a lack of silver in the Ming Dynasty.
As for how much silver Japan transported to the great Ming Dynasty until the death of the Ming Dynasty, there are many opinions between 50 million Liang and 200 million Liang.
Once Li Xiao opens the sea, the soot blowing silver flowing out of Shengang Yinshan can be sold to the Ming country through the Portuguese, Macao Nagasaki route.
In this way, compared with Li Xiao's selling soot blowing silver to Japan, which is not short of silver through salt house Qiuzhen, Li Xiao's profit value is higher by selling silver to the Ming Dynasty through the Portuguese channel.
Shengang Yinshan can therefore play a further role.
Therefore, Li Xiao's current investment in Torres is definitely worth it, and the two are also ready to establish a long-term friendly relationship.
As for whether Takeda shinxuan will allow Catholicism to spread in the territory, Li Xiao can responsibly say that it is less than 1% possible.
Of course, it's good to let even these Southern barbarians go for nothing. These propaganda teachers are people who don't hit the south wall and don't look back.
However, Li Xiao still supports freedom of belief. Does Nobunaga Zhida also support the way of leading people to believe in Catholicism to check and balance the traditional religion.
Moreover, as soon as he gets to the sea in the future, Li Xiao, in addition to losing silver, plans to buy the legendary Fran machine guns and red cannon from these Portuguese to establish his own artillery.
The one-day meeting with Mr. Torres and his party was very pleasant.
A few days later, Li Xiao arranged all the affairs of Chengsheng city.
Li Xiao left Chengsheng city with Xuan's teacher Torres and the Portuguese and went to the lingering Pavilion.
On the way from Chengsheng city to Shengang City, Rui Costa asked Li Xiao to become a Nanman warrior of Takeda family.
Li Xiao did not directly agree, but turned to father Torres, who had been silent, and asked, "father Torres?"
Torres certainly understood Li Xiao's meaning. He said: "Dear Li Xiao, Rui Costa is a sailor I hired from Macao. He is completely free, so he can make decisions for his actions without my permission."
Rui Costa nodded and said, "Dear Mr. Li Xiao, as a man of the Ming Dynasty, your personal wisdom and bravery can become a... A big... Lord in other countries. Such achievements are unimaginable, so I want to emulate you and achieve such a career."
Li Xiao felt a sense of absurdity when he heard that Rui Costa was going to become an official of Takeda family, but he was relieved when he thought about Sanpu pressing the needle when he became an official of Tokugawa shogunate in the future.
Sanpu Yizhen came to Japan at 16000. He was the first Englishman to land on the island of Japan. He was also the first Japanese foreign warrior in another time and space where Li Xiao lived. He had 250 Shi gaozhixing.
Later, the American writer James wrote the shogunate general, in which the protagonist refers to the deeds of Miura pressing the needle and Tokugawa Jiakang.
Tokugawa's three Pu presses the needle, Takeda's ruicosta.
When Li Xiao thought of this, he couldn't help but have a funny smile on his face.
However, Rui Costa's goal is actually the same as himself, but it's not easy to get ahead in the troubled times of the Warring States period.
Rui Costa probably saw his own achievements, so he thought that he was in Nanman, which was tantamount to opening a golden finger. Therefore, what Li Xiao can do, he can do the same.
That's why Rui Costa meant to emulate Li Xiao.
Li Xiao rode his horse and looked at Rui Costa. This southern barbarian is about thirty years old. His skin is dark. It is obvious that this is caused by the perennial sailing, wind and sun.
He had heard a brief introduction from Torres before and knew about his experience.
Rui Costa also knew that Li Xiao was looking at himself, and immediately straightened his chest, showing a bit of high spirit.
Li Xiao opened his mouth and asked, "Rui, it's no problem that you want to become an official. I welcome it, but what will you do?"
Rui Costa said without hesitation: "I am an excellent sailor. I have served as the second officer of the Pharaoh before, and I am confident that I can be a captain at any time and command a ship. I can observe..."
Li Xiao made a stop gesture to prevent the other party from talking on.
Li Xiaoyan said, "second mate Rui, I know your sailing ability, but I don't have a navy. Where's the ship for you to drive?"
Rui Costa listened to Li Xiao's words, stretched out his hand and spared his head. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and said, "dear Lord, I can be the gunner's responsibility, and I can ignite, fire, aim and shoot myself at any time. I can be competent."
"Gunner?" Li Xiao asked.
Rui Costa nodded and talked about his several shots fired on the Pharaoh.
Although the pharaoh was a merchant ship, pirates prevailed in the era of great navigation. The pharaoh was also equipped with several three pound guns as a deterrent.
Rui Costa is a chatterbox. When he gets a chance, he talks endlessly.
Rui Costa bragged about his "glorious achievements" in front of Li Xiao: "At that time, when I was fighting pirates in West India, I personally used the bow gun and shot it myself. At that time, there was a loud bang. I saw that the pirate ship seven or eight nautical miles away was hit by my gun, and the main mast broke with a puff, and then caused a big explosion. The whole ship was lit at sea like a torch. The scene was very spectacular."
"Seven or eight nautical miles?" Li Xiao couldn't help but break through Rui Costa's western mirror.
I didn't know that Rui Costa had a thick skin and said without blushing: "yes, it's about five or six nautical miles. I won't care so clearly. It's enough anyway. Lord, you people in Ming Dynasty may not have seen it. You don't know that the artillery has a long range. You can hit from one end of the sky to the other on the sea."
Li Xiao shook his head and said, "Rui, five or six nautical miles, let alone three pound guns, is six pound guns. Even eighteen pound guns can't reach this distance, let alone the effective range."
Rui Costa laughed, but everyone with a clear eye could see that the goods obviously used such laughter to cover up their guilt.
Rui Costa said, "dear Lord, your knowledge is really profound. You are so smart that you know that our Pharaoh is equipped with an 18 pound gun. Yes, I remember wrong. I used an 18 pound gun at that time, not a three pound gun."
Li Xiao immediately became angry and said, "Mr. Rui, I hope you can be honest. According to what you said, the displacement of your Pharaoh is only a little more than 100 tons at most. If a ship of this weight is shot by an 18 pound gun, its recoil force is enough to scatter the whole ship."
In the face of Li Xiao's question, Rui Costa laughed again and finally couldn't boast. Only then did he tell the truth.
It turned out that the pharaoh was only equipped with two or three three pound guns and a few one pound guns. They were all installed above the deck. Under the deck, they were used to load goods. It was impossible to fire naval guns.
This force can't resist pirates, so the Pharaoh only dares to take some safe routes.
As for Rui Costa's firing, it was true. On a whim, he planned to shoot whales.
But after a fight, they were stopped by the first mate on board, and they had a big argument later.
Li Xiao's chat with Rui Costa showed that BENDUO was sincere. Shigang Yiyu shook his head in disdain. If he wants to become an official in the Takeda family and become a warrior, he must abide by the Confucian five virtues "benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith".
This Rui Costa runs the train with his mouth full, which has nothing to do with the letter.
Immediately, a family official said, "Lord, forgive me. Such a person has broken his word and is not worthy of becoming a warrior. If he becomes a warrior of my Takeda family, I will be ashamed to be with him."
The minister was right. Rui Costa's boasting was even worse than usop in the pirate king.
Rui Costa was also embarrassed. He knew that it was very difficult for him to become an official this time. He immediately looked decadent and said, "dear Lord, I sincerely like the women in this country. Oh, no, I like everything in this country, so I have the intention to become an official here."
"But you don't have a boat here for me to drive. Apart from being a sailor, I once cast clocks for the church in my hometown. I can't think of other talents for the time being."
"What kind of bell casting?" Li Xiao became interested. He remembered that European bell casting was first instigated by a group of bell makers.
"Yes, both bronze and iron clocks are OK. Respect your Lord, you don't need to cast clocks. Although I want to be an official with you, I don't allow myself to be an official as a bell maker, which I refuse."
Li xiaoha smiled and said, "Rui, you don't have to refuse so quickly. What if I hire you with a high salary? Well, in other words, this money can be enough for you to sleep many times, or different women, and they are all beautiful women."
As soon as Li Xiao finished speaking, Rui Costa jumped off his horse, covered his chest with his hand, and said, "dear Lord, please give orders and I will do whatever you want me to do." (to be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly votes at Qidian. Com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
Facing Torres' kindness of giving pocket watch, Li Xiao naturally must repay his kindness.Chinese people don't often say it without being rude.If the items Li Xiaohui gave them back, in fact, Feiyu and Xinnong are so barren that there is nothing Torres can see.Torres can also buy samurai swords, sake and other things in other parts of Japan.Li Xiao thought for a moment and ordered Da Zang Chang'an to say a few words.Then Da Zang Chang'an took out a plate from under the Tianshou attic, containing dozens of soot blowing silver refined from Shengang Yinshan.No gift is more practical than giving money these days. Li Xiao immediately handed the soot blowing silver to Torres.Torres was immediately moved. Silver is a big good thing.Li Xiao opened his mouth and said, "I know your excellency is in urgent need of silver between the Ming Dynasty and Japan. This is a small gift. In the words of the Ming people, it is no respect."Foreigners, of course, never engage in politeness.Torres took the plate in Li Xiao's hand and was deeply moved. At that time, the Portuguese took the route of Nagasaki Macao and pulled a large amount of silver bought by Japan at a low price to the Ming country in exchange for what they wanted.The value of the silver presented by Li Xiao is far better than the pocket watch he just gave.Torres sighed: "dear Lord, Torres, the servant of God, pay the highest tribute to you. You will always be the best and most reliable friend I know in this country."Li Xiaoyi listened to Torres and thought OK. The foreigner was bought by himself.But then Torres was very unkind. He took advantage of his relationship with Li Xiao, who had just climbed to the level of friends, and began to want to lobby Li Xiao to join the Catholic Church.Of course, Li Xiao politely declined this. The excuse was the same as when he refused to leave the wish temple. He had believed in other sects in the Ming Dynasty. Torres immediately expressed infinite regret after listening to Li Xiao's affirmation.However, Li Xiao also showed his respect and respect for Catholicism.And threw a bait to Torres, saying that if the Lord Takeda shinxuan does not object, he can allow Torres to teach in his own leadership and cooperate.Finally, Li Xiao also said that he was willing to take him to meet Takeda Xinxuan to see if he could persuade Takeda Xinxuan to let Catholicism teach in the whole Takeda family.After listening to Li Xiao's words, tosley couldn't help feeling heartfelt gratitude. Compared with Matsuura Longxin, he was only greedy for the convenience of trade with Portugal and allowed religion in the territory.Li Xiao said nothing about the trade with Portugal, and the other party was willing to introduce his Lord to him.In this way, whether Torres can convince Takeda Xinxuan or not, he has inherited the favor of boss Li Xiao.For Torres's gratitude, Li Xiao just shook his head. He also wants to trade with the Portuguese, but the problem is that there is no port in the territory, and even the Takeda family has no access to the sea, so there is no way to talk about trade with overseas at present.But for Li Xiao, his real intention to make friends with Torres is not here.After that, Li Xiao asked father Torres in a very casual tone: "father Torres, in the Ming Dynasty, he liked potatoes and pancakes corn best. Unfortunately, he can't eat them in Japan now. I wonder if father Torres can help me to deliver some seeds to grow in my collar, so that I can eat potatoes and pancakes every day."Then Li Xiao tried to compare potatoes and pancakes to Torres.Torres didn't know much about potatoes, but he knew what Li Xiao said about pancakes, but he immediately expressed doubts and asked, "dear Lord, do you have pancakes in the Ming Dynasty?"Li Xiao thought about it. It is really unknown whether corn was introduced into China at this time, but Li Xiao immediately opened the topic.Instead, Li Xiao described to Torres the corn soup he had eaten in KFC and McDonald's before, how to put eggs, ham, wheat, milk and how to put it into the pot, which made Torres drool.After hearing this, Torres said with great interest: "Lord Li Xiao, if you can really make such a thick corn soup, I'm very interested in tasting it, but I don't know when you Ming people began to drink milk and ham."Li Xiaogan smiled, pulled an excuse at will and fooled him.Torres is kind. In his eyes, Li Xiao is a knowledgeable person, so naturally he doesn't have the idea of going to the bottom.In addition, he owed Li Xiao a silver gift and introduced Takeda Xinxuan. The two bosses agreed.He promised to send a batch of wheat to Li Xiao before next year.Hearing this, Li Xiao's ecstasy is also unspeakable.Corn, this was the most productive food in the world at Li Xiao's time.Corn was first planted by Indians, then discovered in Spain and Portugal, brought back to China for planting, and then introduced into China from Malacca. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, more than a dozen provinces in China had planted corn.Corn is not only cold resistant, but also especially suitable for planting in mountainous areas with barren land, drought and little rain.In the late Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the massive cultivation of sweet potatoes, corn and potatoes that supported the population expansion of China at that time.For Li Xiao, corn is not just a mysterious weapon that can open up the flying mountains and lead the stone high in the collar.For flying birds, the most important thing is the vast land, but most of these land are not suitable for planting wheat, rice and so on.Therefore, Chang'an of Tibet suggested Li Xiao to fly in the collar and encourage farmers to reclaim wasteland to increase stone height. Li Xiao refused because of this.Li Xiao worried about wasting money and manpower, but in vain.But the emergence of corn can change this situation.If there is no accident, the trial planting of corn in Feiyu mountain is successful, and it is proved that it can adapt to Feiyu mountain,Li Xiao can widely promote corn planting in Feixi and Vietnam.As long as it takes one to two years, the stone height in the collar can at least open up more than 20000 to 30000.At that time, Li Xiaoling's inner surface was 20000 stones high, but in fact, the inner surface was 40000 or 50000 stones high.Here, Li Xiao learns how emperor Yida transformed 630000 stones into millions of stones in Sendai.So Torres is really a lucky star for Li Xiao.If it weren't for the difference between men, Li Xiao would like to rush forward and give Torres a hug.Immediately, Li Xiao restrained his ecstasy. For him, the benefits of making friends with the Portuguese are not only here, but also for greater use in the future.As long as Vietnam and China get to the sea, Nanman trade can be put on the agenda.For Nanman trade, Li Xiao's fist product is still Shengang Yinshan.You should know that the Ming Dynasty on the other side of Japan was like the middle of the sun, with great momentum and standing in the East.In modern times, it is said that the GDP of the Ming Dynasty accounts for one-third and one-half of the world.The currency in circulation in the Ming Dynasty was silver, and there was no silver mine in the Ming Dynasty, so it was quite short of silver. Especially later, Zhang Juzheng's reform institute implemented a whip law to realize the integration of taxes and servitude, and implemented the silver standard system. The land tax income of prefectures and counties was calculated in silver.At that time, a large amount of silver from Portugal, Spain and Japan flowed into China, but nevertheless, there was still a lack of silver in the Ming Dynasty.As for how much silver Japan transported to the great Ming Dynasty until the death of the Ming Dynasty, there are many opinions between 50 million Liang and 200 million Liang.Once Li Xiao opens the sea, the soot blowing silver flowing out of Shengang Yinshan can be sold to the Ming country through the Portuguese, Macao Nagasaki route.In this way, compared with Li Xiao's selling soot blowing silver to Japan, which is not short of silver through salt house Qiuzhen, Li Xiao's profit value is higher by selling silver to the Ming Dynasty through the Portuguese channel.Shengang Yinshan can therefore play a further role.Therefore, Li Xiao's current investment in Torres is definitely worth it, and the two are also ready to establish a long-term friendly relationship.As for whether Takeda shinxuan will allow Catholicism to spread in the territory, Li Xiao can responsibly say that it is less than 1% possible.Of course, it's good to let even these Southern barbarians go for nothing. These propaganda teachers are people who don't hit the south wall and don't look back.However, Li Xiao still supports freedom of belief. Does Nobunaga Zhida also support the way of leading people to believe in Catholicism to check and balance the traditional religion.Moreover, as soon as he gets to the sea in the future, Li Xiao, in addition to losing silver, plans to buy the legendary Fran machine guns and red cannon from these Portuguese to establish his own artillery.The one-day meeting with Mr. Torres and his party was very pleasant.A few days later, Li Xiao arranged all the affairs of Chengsheng city.Li Xiao left Chengsheng city with Xuan's teacher Torres and the Portuguese and went to the lingering Pavilion.On the way from Chengsheng city to Shengang City, Rui Costa asked Li Xiao to become a Nanman warrior of Takeda family.Li Xiao did not directly agree, but turned to father Torres, who had been silent, and asked, "father Torres?"Torres certainly understood Li Xiao's meaning. He said: "Dear Li Xiao, Rui Costa is a sailor I hired from Macao. He is completely free, so he can make decisions for his actions without my permission."Rui Costa nodded and said, "Dear Mr. Li Xiao, as a man of the Ming Dynasty, your personal wisdom and bravery can become a... A big... Lord in other countries. Such achievements are unimaginable, so I want to emulate you and achieve such a career."Li Xiao felt a sense of absurdity when he heard that Rui Costa was going to become an official of Takeda family, but he was relieved when he thought about Sanpu pressing the needle when he became an official of Tokugawa shogunate in the future.Sanpu Yizhen came to Japan at 16000. He was the first Englishman to land on the island of Japan. He was also the first Japanese foreign warrior in another time and space where Li Xiao lived. He had 250 Shi gaozhixing.Later, the American writer James wrote the shogunate general, in which the protagonist refers to the deeds of Miura pressing the needle and Tokugawa Jiakang.Tokugawa's three Pu presses the needle, Takeda's ruicosta.When Li Xiao thought of this, he couldn't help but have a funny smile on his face.However, Rui Costa's goal is actually the same as himself, but it's not easy to get ahead in the troubled times of the Warring States period.Rui Costa probably saw his own achievements, so he thought that he was in Nanman, which was tantamount to opening a golden finger. Therefore, what Li Xiao can do, he can do the same.That's why Rui Costa meant to emulate Li Xiao.Li Xiao rode his horse and looked at Rui Costa. This southern barbarian is about thirty years old. His skin is dark. It is obvious that this is caused by the perennial sailing, wind and sun.He had heard a brief introduction from Torres before and knew about his experience.Rui Costa also knew that Li Xiao was looking at himself, and immediately straightened his chest, showing a bit of high spirit.Li Xiao opened his mouth and asked, "Rui, it's no problem that you want to become an official. I welcome it, but what will you do?"Rui Costa said without hesitation: "I am an excellent sailor. I have served as the second officer of the Pharaoh before, and I am confident that I can be a captain at any time and command a ship. I can observe..."Li Xiao made a stop gesture to prevent the other party from talking on.Li Xiaoyan said, "second mate Rui, I know your sailing ability, but I don't have a navy. Where's the ship for you to drive?"Rui Costa listened to Li Xiao's words, stretched out his hand and spared his head. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and said, "dear Lord, I can be the gunner's responsibility, and I can ignite, fire, aim and shoot myself at any time. I can be competent.""Gunner?" Li Xiao asked.Rui Costa nodded and talked about his several shots fired on the Pharaoh.Although the pharaoh was a merchant ship, pirates prevailed in the era of great navigation. The pharaoh was also equipped with several three pound guns as a deterrent.Rui Costa is a chatterbox. When he gets a chance, he talks endlessly.Rui Costa bragged about his "glorious achievements" in front of Li Xiao: "At that time, when I was fighting pirates in West India, I personally used the bow gun and shot it myself. At that time, there was a loud bang. I saw that the pirate ship seven or eight nautical miles away was hit by my gun, and the main mast broke with a puff, and then caused a big explosion. The whole ship was lit at sea like a torch. The scene was very spectacular.""Seven or eight nautical miles?" Li Xiao couldn't help but break through Rui Costa's western mirror.I didn't know that Rui Costa had a thick skin and said without blushing: "yes, it's about five or six nautical miles. I won't care so clearly. It's enough anyway. Lord, you people in Ming Dynasty may not have seen it. You don't know that the artillery has a long range. You can hit from one end of the sky to the other on the sea."Li Xiao shook his head and said, "Rui, five or six nautical miles, let alone three pound guns, is six pound guns. Even eighteen pound guns can't reach this distance, let alone the effective range."Rui Costa laughed, but everyone with a clear eye could see that the goods obviously used such laughter to cover up their guilt.Rui Costa said, "dear Lord, your knowledge is really profound. You are so smart that you know that our Pharaoh is equipped with an 18 pound gun. Yes, I remember wrong. I used an 18 pound gun at that time, not a three pound gun."Li Xiao immediately became angry and said, "Mr. Rui, I hope you can be honest. According to what you said, the displacement of your Pharaoh is only a little more than 100 tons at most. If a ship of this weight is shot by an 18 pound gun, its recoil force is enough to scatter the whole ship."In the face of Li Xiao's question, Rui Costa laughed again and finally couldn't boast. Only then did he tell the truth.It turned out that the pharaoh was only equipped with two or three three pound guns and a few one pound guns. They were all installed above the deck. Under the deck, they were used to load goods. It was impossible to fire naval guns.This force can't resist pirates, so the Pharaoh only dares to take some safe routes.As for Rui Costa's firing, it was true. On a whim, he planned to shoot whales.But after a fight, they were stopped by the first mate on board, and they had a big argument later.Li Xiao's chat with Rui Costa showed that BENDUO was sincere. Shigang Yiyu shook his head in disdain. If he wants to become an official in the Takeda family and become a warrior, he must abide by the Confucian five virtues "benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith".This Rui Costa runs the train with his mouth full, which has nothing to do with the letter.Immediately, a family official said, "Lord, forgive me. Such a person has broken his word and is not worthy of becoming a warrior. If he becomes a warrior of my Takeda family, I will be ashamed to be with him."The minister was right. Rui Costa's boasting was even worse than usop in the pirate king.Rui Costa was also embarrassed. He knew that it was very difficult for him to become an official this time. He immediately looked decadent and said, "dear Lord, I sincerely like the women in this country. Oh, no, I like everything in this country, so I have the intention to become an official here.""But you don't have a boat here for me to drive. Apart from being a sailor, I once cast clocks for the church in my hometown. I can't think of other talents for the time being.""What kind of bell casting?" Li Xiao became interested. He remembered that European bell casting was first instigated by a group of bell makers."Yes, both bronze and iron clocks are OK. Respect your Lord, you don't need to cast clocks. Although I want to be an official with you, I don't allow myself to be an official as a bell maker, which I refuse."Li xiaoha smiled and said, "Rui, you don't have to refuse so quickly. What if I hire you with a high salary? Well, in other words, this money can be enough for you to sleep many times, or different women, and they are all beautiful women."As soon as Li Xiao finished speaking, Rui Costa jumped off his horse, covered his chest with his hand, and said, "dear Lord, please give orders and I will do whatever you want me to do." to be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly votes at Qidian. Com. Your support is my greatest motivation.
