Chapter 2073: Trade Development
The storm lasted for three days.
For the past three days, Zhao Chen has sent people to deliver various gifts to the captain almost every day.
In addition to expensive jewelry, they will also give handicrafts, food, and the like.
The captain himself was a little embarrassed by this.
His opinion of King Zhao Chen was rising higher and higher.
After the rain stopped and the sun came out.
Zhao Chen personally led Captain Dacrovi to inspect his territory.
The first place we'll look at is naturally Xiaolong City.
Looking at this somewhat 'old-fashioned' city.
Although there is a port and a shipyard.
However, they all seem relatively outdated.
"Don't we have our own long-range ships?" Captain Dacromet asked.
"No, we mainly focus on sailboats."
Actually, I quite like your ironclad ships.
However, our steel production is insufficient.
"The quality isn't very good either." Zhao Chen said with a hint of envy.
"Haha, if there's a chance in the future..."
"I can help the King purchase an ironclad ship!" Captain Dacromet assured him confidently.
Really?
"You really are my good brother." Zhao Chen looked excited.
Captain Dacromet looked at these buildings.
Judging from the marks on these buildings, this place must have been built at least a hundred years ago.
However, there are also some newer buildings on the outskirts, which should have been built in recent years.
The industrial facilities inside the shipyard were rather outdated, and the technicians didn't seem to be very skilled.
However, they do have quite a few cannons.
Captain Dacromet spotted the close-in weapon system located on the edge of the city.
With these close-in weapon systems in place, although the kingdom lacks long-range navigation capabilities, it can still withstand attacks from the sea without any problem.
After all, close-in weapon systems (CIWS) have a significant advantage over naval guns in terms of power and rate of fire.
If close-in weapon systems are properly positioned, most fleets would have to pay a very heavy price to attempt to land.
Captain Dacromet appreciated the king's enthusiasm, but he didn't forget to assess the kingdom's military strength.
After that, they boarded a train and went into the heart of the island to visit other towns.
Most of the other towns are also quite dilapidated.
Until he arrived in a small town and saw a box of jewelry and diamonds, his eyes widened in amazement.
Look at this guy's expression.
Zhao Chen knew it was time to cast his bait.
“Brother, I bet this thing is worth a lot of money where you are, right?” Zhao Chen said with a smile.
"Hmm...it's alright...it's alright." Captain Darkro immediately composed himself.
However, the greed in his eyes could not be concealed in the slightest.
"Actually, I want to make a deal with you."
These jewels and diamonds are essentially just ornaments to us, with no real value whatsoever.
Since the country behind you likes it.
Then I can sell these jewelry and diamonds to you, and you can be responsible for the sales.
"We can be partners," Zhao Chen said with a smile.
Partners?
Captain Dacromet's eyes lit up when he heard this.
If we can obtain these jewels and diamonds without using weapons, why not?
"you mean.
I am your agent.
"Give me all the jewelry and diamonds you dug up, and I'll sell them!" Captain Dacromet seemed to see a mountain of gold beckoning to him.
It is opening its arms to itself.
That's what I mean.
We are unfamiliar with the outside world, and we do not have the ability to sail far.
But we also hope to obtain some resources and goods from the outside world, such as the ironclad ships you mentioned, and other things.
When you come again then.
I can bring all the things I want.
Then I will give you these jewels and diamonds.
"How you sell these jewels and diamonds outside is your business." Zhao Chen smiled as he looked at Captain Dacrovi.
He noticed the greed in Captain Dacromet's eyes.
He knew he was going to win this deal.
This guy would never refuse a deal he's offered.