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"We wanted to get out of Mexico and see the world," Julio said.

Li Quan asked strangely, "Why don't you take a Spanish ship?"

Julio lowered his head and explained, "We have no money to buy blood purification documents, and we are not eligible to take Spanish ships."

"Okay, I allow you to board the boat." Li Quan nodded.

Indo-European hybrids in the Americas had to spend huge sums of money to purchase blood purification instruments before they could be upgraded to native whites.

And if you become a native white person, you are eligible to travel to Europe by boat to study, and when you return to America, your status is close to that of a colonist, and you have the qualifications to be a colonial official—just a qualification.

The more Indo-Europeans who have been to China, the more they will definitely promote racial tolerance in China when they return to America, and that China does not engage in blood purification.

When Li Quan returned with a few Indo-European mixed blood, the Spanish monopoly businessmen were suing the king.

The monopolies found that the goods they shipped from Europe were getting harder and harder to sell in the Americas.Especially for cotton cloth, after discounts and then discounts, sales continued to decline.

So they sent people to investigate and found that smuggling was serious on the west coast of Mexico.

"Your Majesty, please increase the fleet on the west coast of America and prohibit all Chinese ships from docking!"

Chapter 1003 [The Governor of Mexico who can speak Chinese]

During the Little Ice Age in the 17th century, rebellions (uprisings) erupted all over the world.

China, Japan, Korea, India, England, Scotland, Portugal, France, Italy, Austria, Russia, Switzerland, Southeast Asian countries... None of these places could escape, and the rebellions were concentrated in the two to thirty years before and after 1640.

Of course, Mexico is no exception. At the beginning of the establishment of the Datong New Dynasty, the Mexican rebellion lasted for two years.

The more rebellious the colonies, the crueler the Spanish rule!

Not to mention native whites and Indo-European mixed blood, even Spanish colonial officials became increasingly dissatisfied with the king, because the royal family's restrictive policy was too disgusting.

Officials in the Spanish colonies were not allowed to bring married children with them when they took office, they were not allowed to promote relatives as subordinates, and they were not allowed to purchase property or participate in business in the colonies. All actions must be reported to the king in detail.There are layers of nesting dolls for official positions, and when faced with the same matter, more than a dozen departments can be involved. Under the constraints of each other, no one can handle it alone.

The governor's district must have a trial court, which is usually similar to the Supreme Court, and supervises all the governor's actions, and can even report the governor's mistakes to the king at any time.

Mexico city.

A business representative from Seville (Cádiz) was yelling at Governor Palefort: "Your Excellency, you must crack down on smuggling, including smuggling on the east and west coasts. Especially on the west coast, Chinese cotton cloth sells If it is too cheap, it is shameless and malicious dumping!"

"I will, of course I will fight against smuggling." Palefort nodded.

The merchant representative continued: "The Chamber of Commerce in Seville has protested to His Majesty. If you don't take action as soon as possible, Your Majesty will definitely revoke your position as governor!"

"I've been fighting smuggling, but the rats are too rampant," Paleyfort said.

The representative of the businessman said angrily: "Your Excellency, you are perfunctory. After I came to Mexico, I visited various markets. I know that many officials are also involved in smuggling. This kind of behavior must be strictly eliminated. Officials who engage in smuggling should be punished. hang!"

"It should be hanged indeed." Paleyfort always smiled, and no matter what he said, he agreed.

Sending away the representatives of the Selivian merchants, Governor Palefort muttered to himself: "It is time for the Chinese to raise the prices of their commodities. This cannot continue like this. In the future, the reserve prices for auctions must be set higher."

As for what is prohibited from smuggling, Palaifu never thought about it, he was afraid that he would die accidentally from being blacked out.

The Spanish king's restrictions on colonial trade have reached a frenzied level.

Only merchants from Seville can obtain a trading license, and merchants from other cities in Spain, even if you are a nobleman, you have to stand aside.Seville merchants formed an alliance of chambers of commerce, frantically exploited the colonies, and at the same time suppressed their domestic counterparts, earning huge profits and sharing the spoils with the king.

There are so many ports in mainland Spain, only Seville can dock ships from the Americas.In the huge America, there are only three ports where ships from Spain can be docked.

This is to facilitate management and combat smuggling trade.

The implementation is extremely nonsense. For example, when European goods are shipped to Buenos Aires, they can directly arrive at the port by sea.However, it had to land in Panama, and then be transported by mules and horses, across the Andes Mountains, traveling 4828 kilometers to get there. The transportation cost alone has doubled eight times.

Therefore, there are many European businessmen who first transport the goods to West Africa, and then smuggle them across the Atlantic Ocean.The local colonial officials were very cooperative, helping the smugglers to distribute the goods, and they could make several times the profits by changing hands.

Palefort picked up the quill pen, wrote more than ten letters by hand, and called his cronies to say: "Send it according to the address. You must deliver it yourself, and you cannot let others forward it. These are your travel expenses."

"Yes!" The cronies left immediately.

The content of Palefort's letter is very short, and he is not afraid of being searched by the prosecutor's court, because there is only one sentence in the letter: There is a drought this year, I am afraid that the Lord will send disasters, and you must be more devout.

A former archbishop made everyone more devout to the Lord, which fits his identity very well.

Before becoming the governor of New Spain, Paleyfort not only served as an archbishop, but also spent several years in Macau.He was a Dominican, and when the Datong Army recaptured Macau, the Jesuits took the opportunity to drive him to the Philippines.

Historically, this guy lived in China for more than ten years, witnessed the Manchu massacre of Guangzhou City, and wrote a book "The History of the Tatar Conquest of China".

The narrative content of this book is valuable, but the points of view are inconsistent.

Taking the Manchu occupation of Guangzhou as an example, he first said that the Manchu generals were of high moral character and treated the residents well.It is also said that the generals of the Qing Dynasty would ask for the property of the gentry, and the family who gave the property would leave a mark at the door to avoid subsequent harassment.He also said that if the generals of the Qing Dynasty were dissatisfied with the goods donated by the gentry, they would even take the money away with them.

What kind of morality is this?

What kind of family treats residents well?

In Paleyfort's pen, the gentry is only extorted for money, and will be taken away if they give too little.Ordinary people were slaughtered at will by the Manchus, and countless women were insulted by soldiers.

By the way, these massacred people and these insulted women are all residents of Guangzhou.Before they offered the city to surrender, they got a promise from the generals of the Qing Dynasty, saying that they would not plunder after entering the city.However, should kill or kill, should rob or rob, should humiliate or humiliate.

……

Cheng Jingming came to America again, and instead of going back with Li Quan, he led an expedition team to Mexico City with merchants.

"The city is so big?" Cheng Jingming stood by the lake, looking at Mexico City in the middle of the lake. The scale of the city was beyond his expectation.

Simonez, a native white businessman, immediately laughed and said proudly: "The great Mexico City has a population of 40 to [-]. I'm afraid there is no such city in China, right?"

"There are." Cheng Jingming said casually, too lazy to explain too much.

Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the Aztec Empire had already built a city in the lake, with a population of about 15 to 20.

Due to frequent flooding, the indigenous emperor "Fasting Wolf" (transliterated as Niesawa Keyou) personally designed and built a 16-kilometer-long flood embankment.Half a century later, the Aztecs built a second flood protection embankment, and also built aqueducts in the city and an irrigation system around the lake.

Ximenez led Cheng Jingming forward, crossed the long bridge over the lake, pointed to the urban area and said, "This block was built in the past few decades, and it used to be all on the surface of the lake."

Cheng Jingming asked curiously, "Where's the lake water?"

Simonez replied: "The water in the lake has been drained away. More than 50 years ago, the urban area was flooded twice in a row. The governor made a grand plan to dig two aqueducts to drain all the water from the lake. At that time, the It can prevent the lake from flooding and expand the urban area at will. A great mathematician calculated the inflow and outflow of water, and it will take more than 200 years to completely empty the lake.”

Cheng Jingming was dumbfounded, and subconsciously asked: "If the lake dries up, what will the military and civilians in the city do with water? How will the farmland around the lake be irrigated?"

"There will always be water, the river is still flowing." Simonez laughed.

Cheng Jingming thinks these guys are crazy. If the drain is not blocked, there will be big problems in 200 years.Among other things, the farmland around the lake will definitely become difficult to irrigate.

Hundreds of years later, Mexico City is hard to describe.

For a city built on a lake, it is difficult for residents to use water, and a large number of wells need to be drilled to obtain groundwater.The geology in the lake is inherently loose, the groundwater has been pumped crazily, and earthquakes occur frequently in Mexico, and cracks appear in the buildings from time to time.

Moreover, the entire city sinks by [-] to [-] centimeters every year.

Passing through the two urban areas, you come to an Indian aboriginal neighborhood, where grand celebrations are being held.

"Is this a wedding?" Cheng Jingming asked.

Simonez took a closer look, recognized the groom and the bride, nodded and said, "They are a pair of brothers and sisters, and they have the pure blood of the royal family of the Aztec Empire. After the Spanish ruled here, only the real descendants of the royal family were allowed to Brother and sister get married."

"Brothers and sisters..." Cheng Jingming didn't know how to comment.

The royal family of the Aztec Empire was not slaughtered.Even more than 90 years ago, they could continue to rule the aborigines and have their own mansions and armies.

It's a pity that the royal family exploited the people too much, and there were a lot of indigenous people who went to the colonial governor to complain, and finally even led to riots.The Spanish colonists were overjoyed and took the opportunity to replace the indigenous leaders and disband the royal army, and the Aztec royal family became a mascot.

The marriage of the aboriginal royal family in front of me is also very interesting.

The brother and sister had to go to the Cathedral of Santo Domingo first, and the priest would preside over the Western-style wedding.Go back to your residence, change your Spanish costumes, wear traditional feather ornaments, beat gilded drums, sing chichimeca and music of running water, and perform traditional Aztec ritual dances.

The dance is a sacrificial dance. More than 100 years ago, it was performed on the altar of heart-digging and beheading, but now it has become a wedding dance outrageously.

For those two pieces of music, the tune remained the same, but the lyrics were changed from hunting and irrigation to praising the European God.

When Cheng Jingming came here, everything felt strange.

He also attended the wedding of the descendants of the royal family. When the brother and sister heard that he was a Chinese envoy, they warmly invited him in for a meal and a drink.

That night, Cheng Jingming lived in the mansion of the descendants of the royal family. He planned to chat more in the future, so that he might be able to obtain the original materials of the Aztec Empire.

The next day, Cheng Jingming was allowed to meet the Governor of New Spain.

Cheng Jingming was about to communicate in Spanish, but saw the governor Palefort suddenly cupped his hands and said in Chinese with a perfect accent: "It's such a joy to have friends from afar. Welcome Chinese friends!"

"Can your Excellency speak Chinese?" Cheng Jingming asked in surprise.

Paley said with a smile: "I can speak Cantonese and Nanjing Mandarin. Unfortunately, I didn't have a good time in China. I was kicked out of Macau by your emperor."

Chapter 1004 [Chain Reaction]

The mixed-race servant came in with a kettle, and Palaifu made tea himself, and said to Cheng Jingming: "Authentic West Lake Longjing, traditional Chinese brewing method. Please use it slowly!"

"Thank you Governor for your kindness." Cheng Jingming smiled.

Palafo sent out the servants, and there were only two people left in the house.He cut to the chase and said, "Even if you don't come, I'm going to send someone to deliver a letter to Mr. Li. Next year, the starting price of all goods must be increased by at least three times, and the price of cotton cloth must be more than five times."

"With so much increase, can it still be sold?" Cheng Jingming was quite surprised.

Palaifu explained: "It's just to increase the starting price to prevent the final price from being too low. His Majesty the King already knows that you are smuggling, and Chinese goods can no longer be dumped at low prices, otherwise those colonial monopoly dealers will be angered. Moreover, your The reputation has spread, and more and more merchants are coming to buy goods. No matter how high the starting price is, it will not lead to the failure of the auction.”

Cheng Jingming said: "I will pass the news on to Commander Li."

"Also, for the Chinese living in Mexico, it is the bottom line to allow them to worship their ancestors in private," Palaifu said, "I heard that some people actually want to build temples, and you should tell them that this behavior will be burned to death of."

The European Inquisition is in the hands of the Dominicans, and the special skill of these guys is human flesh barbecue.

The differences in the spread of Christianity in China are actually the differences between the Dominicans and the Jesuits, and the differences between Spain and Portugal for religious influence.

Spain supports the Dominican Church and prohibits the Chinese from worshiping Confucius and offering sacrifices to their ancestors.

Portugal supports the Jesuits and advocates the integration of Christianity and Chinese cultural traditions.

As a result of the struggle between the two sides, the Papal State broke off diplomatic relations with Portugal, and the Portuguese king could not be crowned. There were several Portuguese kings in a row, and all their portraits did not wear crowns.

Cheng Jingming nodded and said, "I'll tell you that too."

Palefort suddenly closed his eyes: "Your Majesty, the imperial envoy may be sent next year to strictly investigate the smuggling situation in the Americas. In the summer of the next year, the Chinese Navy can dispatch to intercept the Spanish galleon in the Kuroshio Belt. I will ask the Philippine Warlord to cooperate. , A bloodless naval battle broke out, causing the silver silk trade to be suspended for one year. Mr. Li’s fleet will come next year, and a naval battle will also break out. You go to the northernmost port and wait, so that he must be prepared.”

"Your Excellency Governor is really a good idea!" Cheng Jingming said sincerely.

These two naval battles were for Spanish imperial envoys, and the war scripts had already been written.

Next year, the Spanish navy attacked the Chinese fleet and "sinked and damaged" several Chinese merchant ships. Everyone from the governor to the navy has contributed.

The following year, the Chinese navy attacked the Spanish fleet, artificially cutting off the silver trade for a year, and giving the illusion that the Philippines was in danger.The King of Spain was absolutely frightened, and then sent envoys to negotiate peace with China, and since then acquiesced to Chinese merchant ships trading in America.

Everyone can benefit, anyway, just get the king and imperial envoys in the lake.

The silver wire trade has been cut off for a year, so the loss doesn't matter.

When the Spanish navy attacks Li Quan next year, the goods will be brought ashore ahead of time, and they will not be shipped without telling the imperial envoys.In the following year, the silver wire trade was cut off, which meant that Chinese goods could not be imported into America for two consecutive years.

Then, the price of Chinese goods will inevitably skyrocket, and when the trade resumes, the inventory will be taken out immediately, and the profits will roll up.

Everything is in Palaifu's calculations, and the Governor of the Philippines will definitely listen to him.

The Philippines, like Central America, belongs to the Warlord District.Strictly speaking, there is no Filipino governor, only the Filipino overseer, and the overseer is appointed and dismissed by the governor of New Spain (Palif).Therefore, the governor of Mexico City wears a pair of pants with the governor of the Philippines, and it is also a subordinate relationship.

The largest smuggling umbrella in the Americas is none other than Palife himself!

When this guy leaves office and returns to China, the money he gets will never be spent in ten lifetimes.

……

Netherlands, Amsterdam.

Inside and outside the stock exchange, there is a gloomy look, and countless investors seem to be walking dead.

The Dutch West India Company declared bankruptcy.

As early as 30 years ago, the West India Company began to lose money and needed continuous blood transfusion from the East India Company.The main reason is that the war expenditure is too large.America is not like Asia. If the Netherlands wanted to expand its American colonies, it had to fight Portugal and Spain for years.

Today, the East India Company can't protect itself, and the West India Company is completely playing tricks.

The last straw that broke the camel's back was the rampant smuggling along the west coast of the Americas, the influx of cheap Chinese goods, and the West India Company's business was even more difficult.

"Pfft!"

A splash of water splashed, and a shout came from the port: "Someone jumped into the sea!"

These cries did not attract rescue, but seemed to remind those who had no love in life.I saw a Dutch gentleman speeding towards the sea and jumping into the sea.

Inside and outside the city, there are beggars everywhere.

Many of these beggars come from the textile district, where a large number of handicraft workshops have also closed down.