Chapter 925 Request

Chapter 925: Request Chapter 925: Request Editor: Atlas Studios He touched the two gems, rolled his eyes, and said in a low voice, “What do you think he’ll bribe you with if I delay it for another two days?” Mu Yangling thought about it and replied, “If you delay it for another two days, he’ll go straight to the people from the Maritime Trade Bureau.” Qi Haoran snorted.

“Would the Maritime Trade Bureau dare to accept his bribe and convenience him?

The blood on the beach hasn’t dried yet.” Not long after the Maritime Trade Bureau was established, the officials were already mesmerized by the riches brought about by sea trade.

It was just that they forgot that there was a shrewd Fan Zijin and a bold Qi Haoran above them.

When Fan Zijin found the embezzler, Qi Haoran directly had him killed.

The Maritime Trade Bureau had just been established not long ago, but fresh blood was already splashed on the beach.

Everyone’s rationality, which had been blinded by gold, silver, and jewelry, instantly returned to their minds.

Qi Haoran said that he would meet Andre along the way.

The next day was not only the children’s day off, but also his day off.

He said that he would bring the children to the warship to patrol the sea.

Little Madam Xia had just given birth to her second child not long ago, and Mu Yangling had to stay behind to take care of her.

Meanwhile, Fan Zijin’s fleet docked today.

As this was their first sea trade deal, Fan Zijin had to personally go to the port to pick up the goods, so he was not free.

Therefore, only Qi Haoran brought the four children along.

Mu Yangling thought that since she had only promised Andre that she would let him see Qi Haoran, how their conversation went was entirely up to them, so she washed her hands off of the matter.

Qi Haoran led the four children specially past the Foreigners’ Clubhouse and said to the guard, “Go and tell Andre that I’m here to see him.” Andre hurriedly ran out.

Just as he lowered his head and bowed to Qi Haoran, Qi Haoran said, “I’m here to tell you that this tariff was set by the Imperial Court.

Even if I’m a Prince, I can’t change it.

Therefore, if you want to do business in Great Qi, pay the taxes obediently.

Shortcuts won’t work in Great Qi.” Andre didn’t believe it.

He had worked with Yu Cheng for nearly 10 years and had been taking a shortcut throughout that period of time.

There was a saying in Great Qi that money could make ghosts push millstones.

He believed that as long as he offered a large enough profit, he would be able to move the other party.

He thought for a moment and was about to persuade Qi Haoran when he saw him mount his horse.

Not giving him a chance at all, Qi Haoran said casually, “Alright, I’ve said what needs to be said.

I still have something on, so I’ll leave first.” Having spent so much effort to see Qi Haoran, Andre certainly couldn’t let him leave just like that.

He hurriedly shouted, “Your Highness, wait!” Seeing that there were four children riding on foals behind him, he hurriedly smiled and said, “Your Highness, we brought many small toys on our ship this time.

Perhaps the young masters will like them.

I wonder if Your Highness has time to bring the young masters on board to take a look.” “When your ship enters the port, they will naturally go and take a look if they want to.” Qi Haoran looked at him warily.

“Don’t tell me you want to use the children to transport the goods in?” Qi Haoran pursed his lips and said, “Not to mention that you only have some toys on your ship, even if there’s a dragon, you’ll still be able to enter the port through the Maritime Trade Bureau.” Andre hurriedly said, “Your Highness, you’ve misunderstood.

That’s not what I meant.

It’s just that I have a request that I hope you can agree to.

It can’t be explained in a few words…” “Then don’t say it.

I still have to go out to sea with the children.” Andre choked.

Could it be that all fathers in Great Qi would delay their business just to play with their children?

Andre felt a little unlucky and lucky to have met a loving father.

“If Your Highness doesn’t mind, can you allow me to travel with you?

If you’re going out to sea, I do know a thing or two about it.” Qi Haoran was a little hesitant.

Although he had gained some knowledge about the sea in the past half a year, compared to Andre, who had sailed on the sea for 20 years, he was still considered much less experienced.

With him commentating, the children could gain more knowledge and experience more fun.

Sensing that Qi Haoran’s attitude had softened, Andre continued, “Moreover, this time, I brought several telescopes with me on my cargo ship.

Using those telescopes, you can see further and discover more beautiful scenery on the sea.” Qi Haoran thought about it and agreed.

The telescopes were all imported goods.

His previous pair had been bought at a high price by his big brother in the past, and they were very rare.

All these years, he had wanted to buy one for the children, but he hadn’t managed to do so.

Since Andre had one here, he could take the chance to buy one for his children.

Andre happily boarded the ship with Qi Haoran.

The warship was used to capture pirates last year, and there weren’t many things on the ship, so Qi Haoran wasn’t afraid that Andre would see what was on the ship.

Standing on the deck and facing the wind and waves, the four children cried out excitedly.

This was the first time they had boarded such a huge ship, the deck being as big as their courtyard.

They ran around excitedly and stood at the bow to look at the scenery.

Qi Haoran protected them nervously as he scolded them, “Stand properly.

If you fall, you’ll be fed to the sharks.” Tiger Head asked, “Can we see sharks?” “I’m sure we will.” Little An shouted, “My father said that there are sharks in the deep sea.

Their mouths are so big.” He opened his arms and gestured the largest circle he could.

Little Lion exclaimed and looked around, then took two steps towards his father and snuggled up to him.

When Little Bear saw this, he patted his chest and said, “Brother, don’t be afraid.

I’ll protect you.

I’m very strong and not afraid of sharks.” Meanwhile, Tiger Head was drooling at the bow of the boat.

“Considering the shark is so big, how long will it take to finish eating it?

When the time comes, I’ll get Mother to prepare braised and steamed dishes using it.” Speechless, Qi Haoran shouted, “Tiger Head, sharks don’t taste good.” Tiger Head’s eyes sparkled.

“Daddy, you’ve eaten it before?” Little An accused Qi Haoran.

“Fourth Uncle just doesn’t want to share.” Seeing Little Bear and Little Lion look at him disapprovingly, Qi Haoran almost went berserk.

He put his hands on his waist and said, “Though I’ve never eaten it before, I do know that the bigger the thing, the worse it tastes.

This is common sense.” “That’s not right,” Tiger Head shouted.

“Cows and sheep are so much bigger than chickens and ducks, but they’re tastier than chickens and ducks.

Since sharks are bigger than cows, they’re definitely tastier than beef.

Father, let’s catch a shark and bring it back.” Chuckling, Qi Haoran asked, “What should we use as bait?

You?

Since your mother isn’t here, who has the strength to pull that thing?

Also, sharks eat human flesh.

You’re going to eat sharks that have eaten human flesh before?” Tiger Head immediately shrunk his neck.

Qi Haoran patted their heads and said, “Let’s end this topic here.

When we go a little further in, if you want to fish, go ahead.

But just one thing—forget about catching sharks.” When sharks saw blood, they would move in groups.

He was not a fool to provoke this thing.

Seeing that the children had finally quietened down, Andre hurriedly interrupted.

He first congratulated Great Qi on the prosperity of their sea trade, then talked about how the former Great Zhou Emperor had treated them well back then, and then talked about their current difficulties.

They had to travel from the other side of the ocean for about two to three months.

The journey was tiring, and the ships needed supplies.

As such, they hoped that Great Qi could confer them a port or an island to replenish their supplies.

Also, Great Qi’s tariffs were too high.

Andre said that their country had many precious gems and glass.

If Great Qi’s tariffs were always so high, many of their goods could not be sold to Great Qi, and Great Qi would lose many benefits.

Therefore, he hoped that Great Qi could reduce the tariffs appropriately.

Of course, if Great Qi was worried that the reduction in tariffs would cause losses to their country, they could only reduce taxes on just Spanish merchants alone.

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