Chapter 16 (2/2)
Seeing that Wei Ran spoke confidently and interestingly, Zheng Hong laughed, and suddenly his expression became serious.
”For the colonies and various resources of the new world, the world powers have deployed a large number of colonial troops here, and wars continue every day.
Unfortunately, the strength of all countries is quite equal. War has been going on for years. Under the tug of war, no businessman of any country can profit from it. The Zheng family has supported the Imperial Army in the colonial war for a long time. Only in the new world, we only see pay and no gain. ”
Wei Ran wondered why Zheng Hong suddenly mentioned these things.
Then Zheng Hong showed a strange and cruel smile and continued, ”so we businessmen can't stand the endless war, so we unite with each other!”
Wei Ran was surprised and said, ”unite behind the imperial court?”
”Or do you think these colonial warlords will agree to the next thing?”
Zheng Hong continued: ”we, the maritime merchants of the Ming Dynasty, led by our Zheng family, formed a business alliance with the businessmen of the European powers.
In this alliance, we do not advocate endless and uncontrolled war, but should control all violence within a limited range, minimize losses and maximize benefits. ”
Wei Yanning said emphatically, ”if your businessmen don't support the colonial army, and the imperial court is so far away from the European powers, the finance can't afford it, so you forced the colonial governor to sit down and negotiate?”
”Yes, that's it. Without the support of our businessmen, soldiers even have a problem eating. How can they fight? ”
Zheng Hong took a cup of tea and continued, ”so the colonial war has been controlled at a relatively low intensity in recent years. In areas where the armies of various countries are at loggerheads, a neutral zone will be established as a buffer. ”
Speaking of this, Wei Ran finally understood what the so-called neutral zone was all about.
”The industries of businessmen in various countries are under the control of colonial forces. On the premise of safety and security, it also began to develop rapidly.
Since it is commercial development, there will naturally be competition, and there will be endless means of competition, especially in this era of business. ”
Zheng Hong said that the whole person's temperament changed and looked rather gloomy.
”But our global business alliance is clearly opposed to uncontrolled violence. However, these contradictions brought about by competition have to be solved. So the Alliance came up with an idea. ”
Then he showed senbai's teeth and looked at Wei Ran, ”two or more competing capital consortia hold a boxing match. The winner has an advantage, and the loser can't retaliate.”
Wei Ran's eyes brightened. ”I see. In this way, all caravans will focus on cultivating boxers to gain an advantage in commercial competition.”
Then it would be natural for the Zheng family to lay down their figure and recruit Wei Ran, a guy who plays black boxing. As for why businessmen from other countries did not solicit Wei ran at that time, it may be for the sake of Ming people that he naturally preferred the power of Ming.
”Good! We are not afraid that losers will retaliate, so that business alliances and the army will not protect them. This is equivalent to driving out of the game circle in the colony of sword traders. ”
”So you need me to fight boxing for you, and then you pay for your strength beyond the limits of mortals, don't you?”
Zheng Hong relaxed in his chair and said leisurely, ”normally, it's like this, but it depends on your ability.
There are some business conflicts between Zheng family and Zhejiang Haoshang Zhou family, mainly related to the mineral industry in Jinshan City. Recently, I have a headache about this.
Because none of my martial arts masters seems to be better than the master of last week's family. The Zhou family has always invited us to fight. Until recently, the business alliance also urged us.
I'm worried about whether I have to bite the bullet and promise. Now you're here. ”