Daming: Distribution of Lingnan, you develop the Pearl River Delta?

Chapter 16 Luzon Businessman Dudat

There was no grand ceremony.

Some, there are only infinite expectations.

With the expectations of Zhu Xi and many fellow villagers, the ship led by Huang Wanfu and Luo Hang officially set out to sea.

Of course, the goods on the ship this time were all purchased by Zhu Ping.

Therefore, this time when they went to sea, Huang Wanfu and Luo Hang were still working for Zhu Fang.

Here at the dock, construction of Kowloon Port began.

In addition, Zhu Ping heard Tangte say that a ship had passed through this area a few days ago. After negotiation, the ship stopped on the opposite island. After hearing this, Zhu Ping immediately asked Tangte to send someone to contact him.

Hearing that the prince of the Ming Dynasty was coming, Dudat quickly asked someone to drive the boat close to the dock, and presented ivory and spices as a meeting gift. He came forward to pay homage to Zhu Xi and said: "His Royal Highness the Prince of the Ming Dynasty, my name is Du Dart is a manor owner who came to Manila, Luzon. These people are all my servants... My ancestors were once subjects of the Song Dynasty. During the Battle of Yashan, they traveled across the ocean to Luzon. country."

"So, are you still a Han?" Zhu Fang asked.

At the same time, he was also curious.

Because although Dudat's Ming Dynasty Mandarin is not particularly standard, he can speak it fairly fluently.

This shows that what he said may be true.

Dudat replied: "As His Royal Highness the Prince said, my great-grandfather was from the Song Dynasty, and my grandfather was also from the Song Dynasty. Later he came to Manila, married a local lady, and gave birth to my father. After all, the villain is indeed Half Han Chinese."

"That's it." Zhu Xi nodded.

"Your Highness, in fact, when my grandfather was still alive, he always wanted to return to the Central Plains and his country. However, he has passed away, and my father is unwilling to do so. However, he is old. It is precisely because of this that I will Form a fleet and take risks to go to sea..." Dudat continued to get close to Zhu Ming.

Moreover, he also hinted that he wanted to return to the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Ping could naturally tell that it was a lie to ask him to return to the Ming Dynasty, but it was true that he wanted to use this opportunity and identity to do business and make money. However, Zhu Ping did not expose it and said to him: "If you want to return to the motherland, I will naturally support you. This can give you a Ming Dynasty identity, but since you were born in Luzon, there is no need to worry. The king plans to build a port here to trade with other countries, and you just happen to be involved."

"Thank you, Your Highness, Prince!" Dudat was overjoyed and immediately ordered someone to open the hatch and invited Zhu Ming: "Your Highness, please come aboard and see how our goods are doing!"

Zhu Xi was also curious about what Luzon in this era could bring.

Under the protection of his personal guards, Zhu Ping boarded the cargo ship.

Dudat's ship is not big, and is made entirely of wood. The cargo that can be carried in the cargo hold is also limited. As soon as he opened the hatch, Zhu Ping smelled a familiar yet unfamiliar smell... sweet potatoes!
sweet potato!

Zhu Xi was overjoyed.

This is a crop that was not available in the Ming Dynasty!
There are also chili peppers, which are also part of the cabin.

Zhu Xi was so happy.

As a modern man, he likes spicy food.

But in Daming, there was no chili.

Suppressing the joy in his heart, Zhu Ping continued to watch, and then found another black bean and asked, "What is this?"

"These are called coffee beans." Dudat explained with a smile: "Finely grind these beans into powder and drink them after brewing. It's delicious!"

nonsense.

Does Zhu Xiang not know what coffee is?
Good guy!
This time I really found a treasure!
"What's in the bag over there?" Zhu Ping asked.

Dudat said: "That was our fleet. It drifted to an unknown sea area. We found some things on the island. We didn't know if they were useful or edible, so we brought them back."

As he spoke, Dudat opened the sack.

Then, a few potatoes rolled to Zhu Xi's feet.Moreover……

Corn on the cob!

Zhu Fang was stunned for a moment, then thought that Dudat and the others didn't know they were potatoes and corn, so he suppressed his emotions and said to Dudat: "We all want these goods on your ship. I didn't know you wanted me." What is it from the Ming Dynasty? Porcelain, tea, raw silk, or cloth?"

Dudat was shocked for a moment when he heard Zhu Ping's words, and then asked a little embarrassedly: "Your Highness, can I have both?"

"Hmph, you have a good idea!"

Zhu Xi said: "How much do you think you can exchange for these goods?"

"What if I add these?" Dudat ran back to the captain's cabin, then moved a box out. He found Zhu Ping and opened the box in front of him. What was inside was actually huge pearls. !
Luzon is a rich producer of pearls.

But in this era, the value of pearls is far less than that of later generations.

But it's also very precious.

This box is precious and its value is definitely not low!
"I think you are very sincere."

Zhu Xi immediately said: "Let's do this! Within five days, [-] pieces of cloth, [-] bundles of raw silk, [-] jins of tea, and [-] pieces of porcelain. How about giving all these goods and pearls to me?"

"Deal!" Dudat was overjoyed.

If he brought back so many things, it would be enough for him to exchange for two large boxes of pearls in Luzon.

In other words, he made about twice as much money.

As for those coffee beans, chili peppers and sweet potatoes, they are everywhere on Luzon and are actually not worth much.

Perhaps because of Zhu Xi's status, Dudat spoke more honestly. He said to Zhu Xi: "Your Majesty, if this box of pearls were in the Zhejiang area of ​​the Ming Dynasty, it might not even be exchanged for [-] pieces of cloth. Your Majesty, you You won’t regret it, right?”

"Repent?"

Zhu Feng said coldly: "Who do you think I am? The majestic Prince of Ming Dynasty, the son of the emperor, will my words not count? Take your people and wait here. In five days, someone will come to trade with you. !”

After that, Zhu Xi turned around and left.

Dudat was very worried, for fear of offending Zhu Xi, so he gritted his teeth and shouted: "Your Highness, please be patient, I have a blood coral to send you here. This thing is auspicious, and there is a naturally formed sun on it." The word "month"."

Sun and Moon Coral?

Isn't this just a clear word?

It is indeed auspicious.

Zhu Xi stopped and his eyes widened when he saw Dudat sending the blood coral.

What a big piece!

This thing is absolutely valuable.

The key is that it is useful, and it is of great use!
Giving it to Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely make Zhu Yuanzhang very happy.

Zhu Xi accepted this blood coral.

However, for the sake of the Ming Dynasty's face, Zhu Xi also took out a token, handed it to Dudat and said: "This is the order of the King of Qin. With this token in the future, you can ask to see the king at any time. And in the future, when you go to Kowloon If Hong Kong comes to trade, no one will embarrass you."

"Thank you so much, Your Highness, King Qin!"

Dudat was overjoyed.

(End of this chapter)