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Chapter 1060 Portuguese's Careful Thinking ([-])
Opium, what is contained in this small box is opium!

In Hong Qing’s previous life, she had never been exposed to such things as opium, but she had listened to it a long time ago. Ever since she came to this time and space, what Hong Qing was always wary of was the opium from that time and space in her previous life. "The Opium War", naturally one would not fail to understand things like opium. With this understanding, one realizes that opium is found in almost all parts of the world, and it is regarded as a fashionable drink. In the Qing Dynasty, this thing also existed, especially in Taiwan Province, opium has almost reached the point of flooding. Of course, the smokers are those ethnic minorities, and the Manchus and Han people in Taiwan are serious. It is rare to be contaminated with this substance. There are also a small number of smokers in Fujian and Guangdong provinces. Most of them are brought back from Nanyang by private businessmen engaged in overseas trade. Because of fear that opium will flood in China, Hong Qing once There was a strict order in the "Eight Banners Firm", no one is allowed to entrain or hold, and once found, they will be executed immediately. For this reason, more than a dozen heads have been beheaded, and it is basically contained. How can Hong Qing not be furious that Anders actually used opium as a treasure to spread opium into the land of China through the "Eight Banners Firm"?

"Your Excellency the Viscount, what is the purpose of showing the opium to the king, eh?"

Although the murderous intent in Hong Qing's heart was already strong, she didn't break it out. Instead, she looked at Viscount Anders coldly and asked a question in a cold voice.

"His Royal Highness actually recognizes this thing. He is indeed a well-informed person. Hehe, this thing is also called 'Forgetting Worry Medicine' or 'Bliss Ointment' in Europe. In the early years, only dignitaries were eligible. Enjoy, now, although the production is a bit more, it is not affordable for common people. It just so happens that my Kingdom of Portugal is very suitable for planting this plant in various territories in Southeast Asia, and the annual harvest is not bad. If His Royal Highness allows, Our country is willing to use this item to conduct trade settlement with the Qing Empire, I don't know you..."

Viscount Anders obviously didn't notice the murderous intent flashing in Hong Qing's eyes, so he talked a lot out of self-satisfaction, and finally sold opium to Hong Qing recklessly.

"Clap clap clap..."

Hearing what Anders said, Hong Qing could no longer hold back the anger in her heart, she threw the box in her hand onto the few boxes beside her, and before Anders could finish speaking, she dodged away, The man had already jumped in front of Anders, grabbed his chest unceremoniously, and slapped him hard with a series of slaps, which made Anders' nose bleed wildly.

"Ouch, ouch, Your Royal Highness, what are you doing, ouch, ouch..."

Although Anders is tall and burly, he is stronger than Hong Qing, and his strength is not too small, but compared with Hong Qing, who has reached the realm of martial arts master, he is nothing more than an ant-like figure. Struggling desperately, but how could she escape Hong Qing's restraint, she was so whipped that she howled miserably, the appearance was truly appalling.

"Bastard Xingzi, how dare you offer drugs to this king, do you really think that this king dare not kill you, you bastard!"

After slapping Anders dozens of times, Hong Qing couldn't help but slapped Anders to the ground heavily, kicked him a few times, and then cursed furiously.

"Ah, this..., His Royal Highness Prince Yu, to be fair, I have good intentions, how can I treat you like this, I..."

In this era, the nature of opium drugs has not yet been confirmed. Even in the upper class of Europe, there are not a few people who smoke opium. Therefore, Anders doesn't know why Hongqing is so angry, and he feels extremely wronged, and Not daring to challenge the murderous Hong Qing, she could only turn to the old fifteenth for help.

"You deserve it, beating you is considered light. If this king knew in advance that the treasure you were going to offer was this thing, this king would have killed you alive!"

Old Shiwu didn't know much about opium at first. When the "Eight Banners Company" was established, he didn't quite understand Hongqing's strict order to prohibit the flow of opium. He is already very vigilant about opium. Almost every year when the heads of the fleets return to Beijing to report on their duties, the old fifteen will highlight the prohibition of opium. He heard that Anders was selling opium to Hong Qing. At that time, the old fifteen was already angry and angry, and what he was afraid of was that Hong Qing would misunderstand her. Seeing Anders asking for help at this moment, she couldn't help being even more angry. He cursed angrily.

"Two lords, please calm down. Since you do not agree with my proposal, let's let it go and discuss this matter. It's fine if I don't talk about it. I still have other confidential matters to report."

Seeing that the old fifteen not only didn't speak for him, but also shouted and killed him, Anders felt aggrieved, but also really scared, so he hurriedly prepared to show his last hole card.

"speak!"

After beating Anders hard, although the anger in Hong Qing's heart is still there, it has been reduced for a long time, and she no longer speaks ill at each other, but it also won't give Anders a good look , and just took a sip coldly.

"Respected Your Highness, I can say yes, but there are two conditions. One is that His Highness can no longer treat me so rudely, and I must promise not to tell the secrets of what I said to outsiders. If His Highness does not give a promise , I really dare not speak clearly."

Anders was really frightened by Hong Qing's outburst, fearing that his own life would be lost, so he was going to use this last hole card to negotiate terms with Hong Qing.

"As long as what you say is really useful, this king will not offend you, say it!"

Hong Qing didn't care about Anders' life at all. In Hong Qing's view, his so-called emissary status was nothing more than a fart. It didn't matter whether he killed such an ant-like thing. , but still has some interest in the secrets he said.

"So that His Royal Highness can learn that, as far as I know, the East India Company of Great Britain and the East India Companies of Spain, the Netherlands and other countries have secretly made arrangements to smuggle opium into your country on a large scale, so as to reduce the trade deficit."

After hearing Hong Qing's promise, Anders didn't dare to say any more, and hurriedly reported the news he knew.

really!

Hong Qing had vaguely guessed what was wrong earlier, and after hearing what Anders said, the anger in her heart suddenly flared up again, but she didn't attack Anders again, but asked in a cold voice : "To be more specific, how do those illegal companies plan to smuggle, and who is involved in the Qing Dynasty, huh?"

"This one……"

As soon as Hong Qing yelled and asked, Anders' eyeballs immediately rolled wildly, and he opened his mouth, intending to deny that he didn't know, but seeing the murderous look in Hong Qing's eyes, he couldn't help but hit him. I was trembling, how could I dare to respond with nonsense, and hurriedly explained: "His Royal Highness, I am not too clear about the specific deployment, I only know that these companies plan to ship goods to Formosa and Guangzhou. I really don’t know who is in charge of jointing in the Qing Dynasty, but of course, as long as your country is willing to give me the Portuguese East India Company for distribution of the goods for the next two years, I can mobilize my country’s East India Company to help inquire about specific information.”

"Okay, I will give you time to investigate. My Qing fleet is expected to go to sea in mid-October. All in all, you have two months to inquire about specific information. Wang can agree to trade all the goods for this year with you, and the price will remain unchanged. If it is verified that what Er said is correct, the goods for next year will also be handed over to you as usual. As for the price, it can be adjusted by [-]%. That's it. , Is it possible for you to do it?"

When it comes to the future of the Qing Dynasty, Hongqing will not be stingy with such a little profit. Even if it goes down by [-]%, there will be a difference of nearly ten million taels of silver. It's worth mentioning.

"It can be done, it can be done. After returning to Nanyang next time, I will start the investigation immediately, and I will definitely give His Royal Highness a satisfactory answer."

Smuggling opium to the Qing Dynasty was a unified strategy of the six countries, and the Portuguese naturally participated in it. In other words, it is not too difficult for Anders to inquire about such news. Such a light and delicate job can be exchanged for [-]% of the profit, which is already a big profit, not to mention that once the war breaks out, the hoarded goods will undoubtedly skyrocket, which is another huge profit Well, under such circumstances, Anders didn't have the slightest worry, so he agreed with all his heart.

"Well, let's talk about this today. Remember, today's events must not be spread to the outside world. Otherwise, the king will send troops to destroy your country's colonies in the Far East. Well, you can go, Uncle Fifteen. Please give Viscount Anders a ride."

I have already understood everything that needs to be understood, and explained everything that needs to be explained. Hong Qing was too lazy to talk to Anders, so she waved her hand and gave the order to evict the guest.

"His Royal Highness, please rest assured, I will try my best to find out the truth, and I will not disappoint His Royal Highness. Farewell, farewell."

Anders was frightened by Hongqing when he came here, and he rushed back to Li Fanyuan to discuss with envoy Diego Rodriguez in a hurry. Not daring to procrastinate any longer, he hurriedly nodded and bowed to promise, and then he was accompanied by the old fifteen out of the palace, and rushed all the way to Li Fanyuan.

This is really an eventful year!

After sending Anders away, Hong Qing lost all thoughts of eating, and sat alone in the study, her brows were tightly furrowed, her heart was full of ups and downs, and she was lost in thought for a while...

(End of this chapter)