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Chapter 1574 Long-term vision

Roy Smith very well introduced the topic into the maritime trade that Frederick II was very interested in.

The king of Prussia, Frederick II, was overjoyed. After knowing that this is the overlord of the Caribbean Sea, Royes Smith, of course he hoped to be able to colonize the ocean, and even more so to insert himself in the colonies of the world. kick.

It's a pity that on the huge ball of the world, many places have been planted with flags and dyed in color, and it is very difficult for them, Prussia, to get involved.

But with the help of this one, everything can change.

Zeng Yunfeng continued at this time: "Although I can't directly help Prussia acquire overseas territories, I can still provide some corresponding help, such as arms, such as supplies. I believe that you will like these things, Your Highness."

Frederick II smiled and looked at Zeng Yunfeng in front of him, "Although I was not too interested in Royer Smith's name, I even thought it might be a rumor. After all, no one can do such a big thing, and he is still a Pirates, but judging from what you have shown me so far, I am more willing to believe that those legends are true."

"I'm very interested in your proposal now, but I don't know how long this will last, and what kind of changes will it bring to us in Prussia?"

Zeng Yunfeng smiled, "Now that the two Silesian Wars have just ended, Prussia will usher in a golden age of development. During this golden age of development, sea transportation must be opened up. By then, Prussian industrial products can be shipped to the world. Elsewhere, too, goods from other places will continue to flow into Prussian ports."

"Oh, you are so confident? Didn't you say that Prussia was trapped in the Baltic Sea, so can you pass through the Baltic Sea unimpeded?"

Zeng Yunfeng waved his hand while holding a cigar: "There are some things that Prussia can't do, but it doesn't mean we can't do it either."

"You are quite confident, but I don't know where your confidence comes from. If Prussia wants to join the division of ocean colonies, I don't think Britain and France, including Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands, will be so happy. What should you do?" How to solve!"

"After all, there are only so many cakes on the table. When someone wants to eat more, others will eat less. Can you convince them?"

Zeng Yunfeng shook his head, "Of course not!"

"But some things can be done. Although it is impossible to obtain a large piece of territory, unless Prussia itself is willing to send a large number of warships or establish an ocean-going trading company like the East and West India Company to do this, otherwise it wants to achieve The situation in the UK and France is still more difficult."

Frederick II nodded, he found that Zeng Yunfeng did not deceive him, and what he said was all the truth, and he was very kindly reminding him.

"Some things are not as beautiful as imagined. I believe His Royal Highness may also consider these. If Prussia joins the share of the ocean, it will definitely be targeted by Britain and France. By that time, the Kingdom of Prussia and the United Kingdom will The blood relationship between the United Kingdom of Great Britain may not play that much role, and may even turn against each other, if so, Your Highness, are you still willing to cooperate with us?"

Frederick II pondered again. The diplomatic situation of their country was not optimistic, and he had to think more about it.

But some problems also lay in front of him.If Prussia wants to develop, it cannot do without economic changes. Similarly, these things can not be solved on land alone, and he does not want to be stuck by others.

Facing the interests of Spain, Portugal, Britain, France, and the Netherlands from overseas colonies, it is absolutely false for the king of Prussia to say that he is not tempted.

After all, it is too uncomfortable to watch other people expand their territory outside, while I can only be confined here by Europe.

"So, what price do I have to pay?" Frederick II looked sharply at Zeng Yunfeng, as if he wanted to get some hints and answers from his eyes.

There was an evil smile on the corner of Zeng Yunfeng's mouth. Seeing this scene, Frederick II's heart skipped a beat. As expected, there was no benefit, and everything was at the price of an exchange of benefits.

Zeng Yunfeng smiled, "We don't need much, these may be easy for the Kingdom of Prussia."

"Is there anything I can't use in Prussia? Can it be exchanged!"

Zeng Yunfeng smiled lightly, "We lack a lot of things, such as population, resources, minerals, waterways, as long as we can get them out, we can rent, buy or exchange them."

"There's nothing we're really saying no to."

Frederick II found it a little funny, "You have quite a big appetite."

"Your Highness, you need to know that the source of our fortune was pirates, but now there are some changes. As the world changes, we are also changing."

"Of course, if His Highness is really reluctant, we won't force it."

Frederick II pondered for a while before saying: "What I want to know is if we choose to cooperate with you, does that mean that we can sail and trade in the Caribbean Sea and the Americas unimpeded?"

But Zeng Yunfeng shook his head and said: "Your Highness, you are thinking too simply. The ocean is definitely not anyone's private property. You have to plan for it in the long run."

"We can pass, and of course others can. Sea ships are too small for the sea. His Highness studied in the Netherlands when he was young. He must be very clear about the rise of the Netherlands. Their maritime development model can be used as a reference for His Highness."

"His Royal Highness probably has some understanding of the real situation in the Netherlands. Otherwise, His Highness would not vigorously promote reforms after ascending the throne, and even centralize the central power to the royal family. All of this is almost similar to the sea, except in the sea. Nobody at sea has real dominance."

Frederick II chuckled, "If this is the case, then why do I have to choose to cooperate with you? Or, is there anything worth my compromise?"

Zeng Yunfeng looked at the coffee cup in front of him, took a sip of it, and then continued: "There is no real long-term cooperation in this world. There are too many benefits mixed with maritime trade, and there are many beneficiaries. If Prussia wants to truly engage in maritime trade, it is not just for us to make it easier for you in the Caribbean region, but also requires Prussia to invest a lot of manpower and material resources, and the establishment of the navy will not be completed in a short period of time. "

"At least so far, Prussia is still very weak in terms of maritime trade and navy, and has no ability to protect itself at all, and we are just secretly helping you through the period of weakness."

"And I still suggest that His Highness start with a small trade. It just so happens that Silesia is a good place for the textile industry. I believe His Highness has already made plans for this place."

"A large number of textile craft products here can take this opportunity to export to all over the world, which will bring certain positive effects to Prussia's subsequent economic development and national power savings." Frederick II nodded a little when he heard this. look at the head.

This is why Frederick II is currently eager to end the state of war.

Only when normal order is restored, will the common people and farmers farm the land honestly, those who should raise poultry will raise poultry, and those who should conduct sea trade will conduct sea trade.

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