C1056 Benjamin failed miserably (2/2)

Bismark, on the other hand, also decided to stop the heavy arms trade in Ryukyu, especially some large industrial facilities.

At the meeting, Derby also requested to use a large amount of money to purchase the battleship blueprint, but Bismark politely rejected it. This was a national secret, how could he tell you?

Diplomatic negotiations were like this, going slowly, one by one. There were many exchanges of benefits, many deceits and conflicts, but one thing was good, it was better to be able to sit together and talk than to break off ties.

Just as Prussia and Britain were having their secret negotiations, Zhiyuan Warship had already seen the Dahuangdi. This was the new territory developed by the Ryukyu, and it was an enclave taken from the French.

The Dahuangdi was the largest island, which was the place where the thousands of Chinese immigrants lived. Right now, they only had one mission, which was to build Infrastructure for the Dahuangdi s.

When the Zhiyuan Warship saw the ”Xiao” flying flag on the Dahuangdi's pier, everyone cheered. Although this was an enclave, this was still a land belonging to Chinese people.

The immigrants on the islands also saw the fleet on the sea and instantly, cheers filled the air. People rushed to the dock and kowtowed towards the 'Xiao' flag at the bow of the ship, following which, cannons were fired from the Dahuangdi Pier.

Although Xiang Ying did not see the telegram, he would stay for a short period of time as he passed by. On one hand, he wanted to replenish some food and water, on the other hand, he wanted to ask if these immigrants needed any help.

There was no clear administrative structure here, it was just that everyone had decided on five respected elders to manage the archipelago together, so Xiang Ying was welcomed by five old men wearing the clothes of the Ming Dynasty.

”General, thank you for your hard work. Please accept this old man's bow …” Xiang Ying did not dare let the elder kneel down, and immediately rushed forward to support him.

”This is too much, truly too much. We came here to ask our fellow villagers to help us replenish our food and water. It should be us who should be the first to salute!”

After exchanging several pleasantries, everyone headed towards the meeting hall.

The so-called meeting room was actually a wooden pavilion. Without any walls, a series of logs supported a roof, which was covered with coconut leaves, and warm tropical sea breeze that could freely travel through the pavilion. Beads of beaded curtains, which were worn by seashells, hung around the pavilion.

Of course, there was also precious wine. With the help of the Ocean trade, he could use the clear water and food as well as the oceanic merchant ships to exchange for various materials. His days were quite bountiful.

Three cups and two cups of light wine. After a few pleasantries, Xiang Ying finally had a general understanding of everything here.