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Chapter 902 The European Agent

"On behalf of His Majesty the King, I came to China across the ocean to engage in trade with China and agree on tariffs," said Sir Greenville.

Chu Yun put down his chopsticks, and as expected, the British came to do business.

At this time, European countries had already begun to divide the world. Among the Westerners who traded with China, the Netherlands, Spain and the Flangji family were relatively active. Britain was still competing with the Flangji people in the Mughal Empire and established several North American strongholds.

In the trade with China, Britain, which had just risen for a short time, was on the backward side. Now that the monopoly of the Netherlands, Spaniards, and Flangji people was broken by Chu Yun, many business opportunities appeared here.

"I am also happy to trade with the British." Chu Yun was reluctant to ask for the British, and he could intervene in Europe.

"If possible, I hope that the masters of the East can grant us the British royal family arbitrary power to trade with China, and to exclude the Netherlands and the Spanish." Sir Greenville said.

Chu Yun changed color slightly.

Charles I's appetite is a little too big. It would be an extremely terrible wealth to gain a monopoly on trade with China.

"At the cost, we are willing to pay higher tariffs to China and charge fewer tariffs for Chinese merchants. It is even possible to dispatch the Royal Navy to maintain the security of Chinese merchants in Europe." Sir Greenville said.

"Sir Greenville, what we advocate for free trade here in China is not granting monopoly power to either party. It is impossible for Britain to monopolize trade with us. Whether it is the British, the Netherlands or the Spanish, they can come to us to buy goods, and our merchants can also go to various countries to trade freely. If any country blocks our free trade, our warships will open their country's doors mercilessly." Chu Yun said.

Sir Greenville frowned slightly. This was the ideal situation for Charles I, just like in the Mughal Empire, to win the support of the local rulers and then reject the Florence people.

But unlike the Mughal Empire's strong external forces and middle forces, China has more advanced technology, and they have everything, while Britain cannot come up with any products that can make China feel scarce.

Perhaps in the past, glass and wool fabrics could be used, but now the Jiuzhou Army already has its own glass factory. The large ranch opened on the Mongolian grassland not only cultivates war horses, but also begins to raise dairy cows and sheep to provide more agricultural and sideline products.

If it weren't for competition from the West, China could be completely self-sufficient.

"Since China also has the intention to cooperate with our Britain, what form should you want to cooperate between the two sides?" Sir Greenville did not force arbitrary power over China's trade. That was the ideal situation. Charles I was ready to make concessions.

"Britain can be our agent in Europe. We Chinese merchants will set up factories and warehouses in the city of London, produce goods on site, or transport goods to Europe via sea routes and sell them to European countries." Chu Yun said.

"What benefits can we Britain get from it?" Sir Greenville saw that the Chinese planned to build factories and warehouses in London, and felt that it was inappropriate.

If the Chinese merchants entered London City and traded directly with European countries, with the financial resources and strong production capacity of the Chinese merchants, where would there be any affairs in the Kingdom of Britain?

"Mutual benefit is called trade. If Britain is willing to provide us with the place and as our agents in Europe, our China will naturally benefit Britain. First, the rent for setting up factories and warehouses, which is a considerable stable income. Secondly, tariffs, you can withhold tariffs for goods shipped from the local area to Europe. Finally, when we set up factories and warehouses locally, we will inevitably hire local laborers to help you take in bankrupt farmers and workers, and make the Kingdom of Britain more stable." Chu Yun said.

Sir Greenville thought for a while and said worriedly: "The arrival of your merchants may bankrupt our original factories and workshops, and the benefits we bring to us may not be able to make up for our losses."

Unexpectedly, people in this era would also pay attention to protecting their domestic industries. Chu Yun narrowed his eyes and was able to have a few economic tricks for the people sent by Charles I.

"What if we can formulate an industrial protection treaty that is slightly beneficial to your country?" Chu Yun said.

"It can guarantee that our merchants and workers will not go bankrupt because of the arrival of Chinese merchants, but will be richer. Perhaps we are willing to act as an agent. But I cannot understand, because your country may be far superior to our technical level, how can it not affect our nobles, merchants, workers and even farmers?" Sir Greenville asked.

"You can provide the raw materials, labor, and help us develop the market in Europe. With the relationship between the British royal family and other kingdoms, we can barely enjoy it. We need the people from you to help us open the market. We provide technology and machines, you provide raw materials and markets, and we both earn silver from other countries together. Isn't it a good thing?" Chu Yun's words were like a devil's whisper, which made Sir Greenville feel a little moved.

With the most powerful empire in the East to make money from other European countries, Britain can easily become the most powerful country in Europe.

Princess Sophia was confused when she heard it, and the conversation between Sir Greenville and Chu Yun seemed very difficult to her.

As a mascot, she had to eat osmanthus cake silently, and then secretly glanced at Ella, surprised that this person looked better than her and had always lived in the East.

Princess Sofia couldn't help but become interested in Ella.

Ella also looked at Princess Sophia. She could tell that Princess Sophia was wearing an older royal palace dress. If Princess Sophia changed into Hanfu, Ella felt like she was looking at a mirror.

Because of Princess Sophia's arrival, she was confused. However, after Chu Yun was about to find the Three Thousand Beauties, Ella didn't think Princess Sophia had anything. All three Thousand Beauties, is there one person left?

"You can call me Ella, I should be a little older than you." Ella took the initiative to greet Princess Sophia.

"My name is Sofia Stuart." Princess Sofia replied.

"I'm sorry, I'm a little cold to you before, please forgive me." Ella whispered over and said.

“Is there any?”

The heartless Princess Sophia did not notice Ella's faint hostility before, and soon became familiar with Ella. When Chu Yun and Sir Greenville were talking, they were unable to interrupt and had to talk about some personal topics.

"I just saw you didn't pray when I was having a meal." Princess Sophia said.

"I have given up my original faith," said Ella.

"There is no priest in the East, so what do you believe in now?" Princess Sophia said.
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