Chapter 981 Not Giving In

Chapter 981: Not Giving In Chapter 981: Not Giving In Editor: Atlas Studios “Since there’s no need to pay tribute aside from being able to receive rewards, they’re naturally willing,” Mu Yangling said.

As for psychologically, just as Fan Zijin had said, the countries around China had always followed the tradition of receiving investiture from a suzerain state.

As for the suzerain state, naturally, it’s their great motherland.

No matter how the dynasty changed, the Central Plains had always been at the forefront of the world.

Qi Haoran knocked on the table and said to Little Treasure, “This reason is indeed not bad.

When you go back, write to your Royal Father and convince him.” Seeing that Little Treasure didn’t move, he asked, “Is there anything else?” “Fourth Uncle, Madam Anna doesn’t seem fond of Fourth Aunt.

The other foreign madams privately said that it’s because our goods in Great Qi are very popular in their countries.

Because their ports are open, many Great Qi merchants sail to their countries to sell goods.

On the other hand, the goods England obtained from other places don’t sell that well these days; I heard that affected her maiden family’s business.

Also, England occupied a region in India to do business two years ago.” Little Treasure said, “Judging from her unfriendliness towards Fourth Aunt, does this mean that the officials in England don’t like Great Qi very much?” Qi Haoran raised his brows.

“So…?” “Therefore, there’s really no need for us to be too friendly to her and the English merchants.

Didn’t Uncle Fan also say that there would be competition if there was a difference?

And if there was competition, there would be profit?” Fan Zijin scolded jokingly, “Kid, you sure remember my words.

You just have to take care of Luzon’s matters now.

You have to take one step at a time.

Otherwise, you will inevitably lose sight of one and lose the other.

Don’t be so anxious for quick success.

Alright, you and Little Bear can leave now to make arrangements for this matter.

Also, Huang Ren, his sister, and Merchant Tan have already settled down.

Since they took care of you and Wensu, you should go meet them tomorrow.” Little Treasure agreed and left with Little Bear.

After the rest left, Fan Zijin asked, “What if Luzon requests troops from the Imperial Court?” “Our Great Qi has a long coastline and doesn’t have enough troops to begin with.

It’s impossible for us to send them an army, but we can send them some sabers and spears.” Qi Haoran said very straightforwardly, “We’ll talk about it when the time comes.

Wouldn’t it be up to us to send troops or not?” Mu Yangling coughed lightly and said, “I heard that there are Han Chinese migrants migrating out of the Nanyang area.

There should be some in Luzon too.

Actually, it’s not impossible for us to send troops out to lend them reinforcement.” Qi Haoran frowned.

“Ah Ling, you’re too kind…” “I heard that there’s a gold mine in Luzon,” Mu Yangling said calmly.

Qi Haoran immediately corrected himself.

“Kindness is a virtue.

We should bring it to greater heights.” Deeply agreeing, Fan Zijin nodded.

“Apart from the gold mine, they are also abundant in natural resources.

Through communication, we can improve together.” Mu Yangling found a noble reason.

Qi Haoran and Fan Zijin nodded repeatedly and asked, “From whom did you hear that there’s a gold mine in Luzon?” Mu Yangling slowly said, “I guessed.” Qi Haoran and Fan Zijin’s expressions turned strange.

Mu Yangling took a pen and drew a few circles on the sea map.

“The Spanish and Portuguese have always wanted these regions for themselves.

If there are no benefits, would they spend so much effort to come all the way here to occupy a piece of wasteland?

Even if there are no gold mines in the area, we can always produce gold.

If we set our sights further, we won’t have to fear there’s no money to be made.” Qi Haoran stroked his chin and said, “Perhaps we have to get a few talents from the Ministry of Works who have knowledge about mineral resources.

Won’t we know if there are gold or silver mines once we bring them to the island?

Moreover, just as Ah Ling said, even if there aren’t any gold mines on it, these regions likely have strategic importance.

Otherwise, why would those Western countries only target these regions?” Fan Zijin stared at the map for a while before pointing at two regions hesitantly.

“These two places seem to be natural ports.

Haoran, do you still remember Andre asking us for a port to dock his ships?” “I remember.

It’s a small village with less than 100 inhabitants, not far from the Guangzhou port.

It’s called Riviera Village or something.

No matter how small the village is, it’s still Great Qi’s territory.

How can I let him use it?

That’s why I rejected it.

If they want a place to settle their crew down, they can always buy or rent houses in Guangzhou.” Mu Yangling had never heard Qi Haoran mention this before.

Hearing this, she couldn’t help but sit up straight and repeat the words “Riviera Village” a few times.

Then, she looked at the map and suddenly said with a strange expression, “Macau?” “What cau?” Qi Haoran didn’t hear her clearly and turned to ask Mu Yangling.

Mu Yangling shook her head slightly and said, “It’s good that you didn’t give it to them.

They’re simply too ambitious.” Fan Zijin touched his chin and said, “If the price they offer is high enough, it’s not impossible for us to give them a small village to stay in.” “No way.” Qi Haoran and Mu Yangling objected in unison.Sensitive to land sovereignty, Qi Haoran was reluctant to give up even an inch of Great Qi’s territory.

On the other hand, Mu Yangling knew that Macau had good terrain and was a natural port.

If it was developed well, there were huge profits to be gained.

Besides, just as Haoran had said, every inch of that land belonged to Great Qi.

Even if they rented it, they could not rent away their sovereignty.

That would be no different from selling their country.

Fan Zijin widened his eyes at the two of them and said, “That’s just a lousy fishing village.

Is there a need to get so worked up?” “Even if it’s a dilapidated fishing village, it’s still Great Qi’s land,” the couple said in unison.

Mu Yangling said with a straight face, “They’re plotting something bigger.

Riviera Village and Guangzhou are separated by a bay.

If they occupy Riviera Village, it will provide them with a base from which they can invade Great Qi.” This time, it was Qi Haoran’s turn to be displeased.

“Portugal and Spain dare to invade our Great Qi even though they’re so far away?

The people of Great Qi can drown them with a spit each.” Mu Yangling sneered and said, “Aren’t there many people in Luzon, too?

Isn’t Portugal and Spain not far from Luzon?

Did the Luzon people manage to drown the invading army?

Not only can their saliva not drown them, but they couldn’t even chase them away with swords.

Instead, they retreated step by step.

Otherwise, why would we have discussed conferring Luzon and giving them weapons previously?” “That’s because they’re incapable,” Qi Haoran shouted.

“How do we know that Great Qi won’t become that incompetent one day?

We can’t count on our descendants.

We can only try our best to leave them a pure land.” Mu Yangling looked at Fan Zijin seriously.

“Zijin, you’re the magistrate.

Renting and selling land is under your government office’s jurisdiction.

I hope you can leave a message for your successor.

No matter who becomes the magistrate in the future, they’re not allowed to give up an inch of land.” Although Qi Haoran didn’t quite agree with Mu Yangling’s view of Great Qi’s descendants, he still supported her stand.

“Yes, we can’t give up an inch of land.

Even if we don’t count on them to expand Great Qi’s territory, how dare they give up our land?

Even if I’m in a coffin, I will still jump out to settle scores with them.” The corners of Fan Zijin’s mouth twitched.

He nodded and said, “Got it.” Indeed, he did not mention this matter again.

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