Vol 4 Chapter 124: "Crazy Man" Alexander

Ashurk gently twisted the longest of the thick beards with his fingers. Compared with the huge headscarf on his head, his face was a little small, and the thick beard covered his back. A large part of the face, so sometimes people can't see the sharp eyes of Ashurk's eyes and cast their eyes.
But today, Ashurk ’s eyes are particularly conspicuous because he has been watching Alexander for a long time. This even makes the nearby Tiegue a little uneasy. Is it possible that the business is ruined because of the Ottomans ’cautiousness.
"The conditions I put forward before are still valid," Ashhurk finally said. He reached out and pushed forward according to the stack of documents. "We can be the masters of all the ports in the Mediterranean, you know what I said. Not only the West Bank of the Mediterranean, but also all cities in the East and the conquered South in the future, such as Cyprus and Alexandria. "
There was a loud sound in the room that could not restrain the pumping sound, and then Thiegos couldn't help but stretch his hand to cover his mouth slightly.
Tiego knew that his face must be embarrassing and agitated, but although he knew clearly that he had lost his gaze, he did not feel that his behavior was unforgivable.
He believed that if other people heard that two people were talking about things now, they would also lose their gaze because of the shock, and they might even do something even more outrageous.
After all, Ashurk ’s suggestion is too tempting, and even unbelievable.
The mystery and richness of the East have always fascinated Westerners, whether it is the Crusaders that have caused countless killing wars for centuries, or the great heroes who tried to conquer the East like Alexander and Caesar earlier. Oriental attachment has reached the point of obsession.
Even today, when the mysterious veil is gradually uncovered, Europeans still insist on everything from the East.
The fall of Constantinople across the Mediterranean Sea completely closed the door to Europe. Although the hostility with the Ottoman Empire did not prevent trade, but the resulting huge impact still exists.
The ports on the other side of the Mediterranean foreshadowed unimaginable wealth, and now the opportunity to obtain this wealth is in front of him, which makes Tiego feel that even if it is just as a spectator and witness of such a thrilling thing, it is already Enough to make people excited, not to mention that there is their own mark.
Tiego believes that if this business is really successful, then his name will become a legendary name for future merchants, just like those great figures in history will be passed on by future generations.
How much will such a business be worth, 1 million or 2 million florins, or much more than these imaginary numbers?
Tiego tried to calm down his heartbeat because he was almost nervous until he heard Alexander simply say "No."
Tiego thought he was wrong. He twisted his neck and wanted to see Alexander, but because he had focused all his attention on the opposite Ottomans before, he was a bit obedient for a while.
"No reason?"
Ashurk spoke, his tone was not surprised, just as he did when he first heard Alexander's rejection.
He just seemed to be puzzled. It seemed that he really just wanted to know the reason for Alexander's rejection.
"Excuse me, if it's just a simple business, this is a dream opportunity for me," Alexander said a little regretfully. "But because it's not just that, I can't accept your terms."
The headscarf on Ashurk's head moved slightly, it seems that he nodded.
"Count, do you mean this is related to the war between us?" The Ottomans asked. "If so, we actually know that no matter what the war becomes, it doesn't matter to the people who pursue wealth, even War can also make it easier to obtain wealth. For example, I can block your sea routes to make the goods that are going to become precious and increase prices. This alone is enough to make my business more profitable than anyone else. "
Thiegol looked at Ashurk in amazement. He could not think of the Sultan ’s Vizier. He dared to talk so blatantly and openly about the secrets of making wealth for war, while Alexander sitting next to him seemed to Not surprised at all by his words.
"And I can sell you luxury goods from the East that I can only offer, and what I need may be something that can't be bought by others," Ashhurk leaned forward slightly. For example, as far as I know, a new type of musket that only your army is using. I believe that if you use spices and coffee or some special commodities in exchange, I believe you will not refuse it because of the hostility between us. , So do n’t pervert me with reasons of war and faith, tell me you really ca n’t accept my terms?

Listening to Ashurk's words, the seemingly calm Alexander was smiling secretly in his heart.
He knew that Ashurk certainly did not believe that he had refused to do business with him for reasons such as pagan enemies, but in fact, it was for this reason that Alexander decided to refuse.
Ashurk is a pagan.
The ports across the Mediterranean are also heretics.
The ambition for Castile made Alexander have to think about the most important key point, even if the Vatican had secretly negotiated a deal with the Ottomans, but as long as he wanted to go to the land of Castilla in the future , Will not be criticized because of ambiguous relationship with pagans, Alexander will absolutely not accept the conditions of Ashurk.
Even if this condition has a chance to make him a commercial hegemon in the Mediterranean, it is insignificant compared to the crown of Castile.
"So what can you do business with me?" Ashurk's always calm eyes finally showed a disappointed look.
During this time, the Ottomans have been paying close attention to what happened in Rome and several cities around the coast of the Dirrhenian Sea. If you think back to what you saw and heard at the port of Sicily when you came before, Ashurk Believe that you are witnessing a completely new method of plundering wealth.
Indeed, it can only be described by plundering. The first month of the Tiego Exchange has made the Romans completely crazy, and it is said that the exchange itself has a high income of 70,000 Florin, which has made people believe that this exchange may be the future. The most profitable place in many years.
Ashurk was also surprised, but he was not surprised by the huge income of the exchange. Although 70,000 Florin was a large number, it was not so easy for the wealthy Ottoman Vizier to impress him.
What surprised Ashurk was Alexander ’s brilliant means, and the huge market that was unimaginable in this way.
The whole of Europe will have to open the market for them, this huge and amazing behavior deeply shocked Ashurk.
He knew that he finally found an opportunity to make him comparable to Sudan, because in addition to discovering this ingenious economic method, he also noticed that the economic union faced by Alexander may seem insignificant now, but in the future One day, the hidden danger of a huge crisis will be exposed!
That is, once the entire European market is saturated, they will be in danger of falling into a depression due to the lower prices of commodities in the entire European market.
Ashurk believes that no one has been able to see the crisis until now, or that he will not care even if he sees it. After all, this kind of thing may not really show up more than ten or even decades later, and with the city Expansion, population increase, and the market will continue to expand, then this crisis may only gradually emerge after a hundred years.
By that time, these earliest groups of people who plundered the wealth of Europe and their descendants may have either become the wealth giants that can shake the West, or may have disappeared under the thick historical smoke for various reasons. Known.
However, Ashurk still believes that since he has mastered the key point of the "Alexander Union", as long as one of these people can look farther, he will not reject this proposal he put forward.
Because he provided not only the share of a few Oriental ports, but the Oriental market that opened its doors.
I believe that anyone who is a bit ambitious will not reject his proposal.
Ashurk's gaze slowly turned to the nearby Tiegeau, he knew that this person had an important position in Alexander's series of actions, so he should be able to speak.
"So what do you think of my suggestion," Vizier looked at Thiegol "to join your trade union with the shares of these ports as shares?"
Thiago stared at the documents on the table with his lips dry and his throat rising, and he could not help glancing at Alexander, hoping to get some inspiration from him.
"Dear Vizier, it seems that I want to remind you," Alexander finally said. "Please do n’t forget that your Sudan is now preparing to wage an unprecedented war against Europe. You think that in this case you How much benefit will the proposal bring to both of us? "
Alexander knew that he had to remind Thiege.
Tiegeau's originally excited look suddenly gloomed down, then he slowly sat back and looked at the two people in front of him.
Tiego already knew that he had just behaved like a fool. If Ashurk was keenly aware that Alexander ’s rejection would not be based on faith or war, then Tiego was purely from The experience during this time made it clear that the legendary brothers and sisters will never give up their interests because of these things, especially those who are so huge that they can hardly refuse.
Then, there must be a key reason why Alexander rejected such a good opportunity.
"Earl, if it ’s because of fear that Sudan may be involved in this matter, I can guarantee that the cities I provide to you are all under the jurisdiction of my family. Even those cities that do not belong to my family, I can Of governors exert influence. "
Listening to Ashurk ’s words, Alexander shook his head slightly. If it was 200 or even 100 years later, maybe he could seriously consider Ashurk ’s words, because the governors of the Ottoman Empire at that time had gradually mastered the larger Power, some of the powerful local governors have even had the strength of Sudan to compete with each other.
But now it is Basayet II who is the son of the conqueror Mohammed II, and including the Sultan himself, none of the ten founding fathers in the history of the Ottoman Empire is easy to deal with .
Seeing Alexander shake his head slowly but resolutely, the look on Ashulk's face slowly became a bit rigid, his eyes fixed on Alexander's face, trying to see his thoughts.
Ashurk knew that he would be sitting here today, and there must be something that the two sides could talk about, but from the current situation, Alexander clearly had other ideas than he expected.
"Vizier, I think I can make a better suggestion to you," Alexander felt that the time was almost up, and he asked Thiago to help him get a map of the Mediterranean, and after laying it on the table, Alexander looked at the Ottomans "Sudan's ambition is to conquer the entire Mediterranean and Europe, but we must first know what he wants to do first."
Ashurk seemed to understand what Alexander meant. He twisted his beard and looked at Alexander's face.
"Are you worried that he will first attack on the Mediterranean, so that your investment will be lost?"
"No, I was worried that he would not attack the Mediterranean at all."
Ashurk's words surprised Ashurk.
"Noble Vizier, what I want to tell you now is very important to all of us, and it is important to hope that you will never say these things."
Tiegeau, who was standing next to him, was tense for a moment, and he looked to the door to see if he left immediately.
"Be focused on Tiego, we need you to help me record a lot of things here," Alexander said intentionally with a bit of dissatisfaction. "Listen from the day that Rosa recommended you to me, I will trust you, because if Doubting you means doubting Ruosha's vision, and I have absolute confidence in my sister. "
The muscles on Tiegeau's face trembled, and although he knew that Alexander was saying this in order to show confidence in him, he was still at a loss for excitement.
Tiego had a hunch that maybe he participated in today may be a gathering that would affect many people and many things in the years to come.
Cyprus, Crete, Sicily and Malta, these places appeared on the map under the direction of Alexandria. At the same time, as he said, Ashurk's face showed an incredible look, while Thiego was one. His face was dazed, and he was even at a loss.
"You mean what you said to everyone before that Sudan will start a war on the Mediterranean Sea, and may even send a navy to attack Rome directly?"
"Yes."
"Do you think Sudan is actually unlikely to launch an attack on Europe from the sea?"
"Yes"
"You even think that even if Sudan has such a plan, it will not attack the few islands you said in the near future?"
"Yes."
Ashurk looked at Alexander silently, he did n’t know how to describe his feelings at this time, because he suddenly discovered something that he still believed in even before he entered the door today, and was suddenly smashed into pieces by the person in front of him. .
What made him feel the most incredible was that he had established his firm conviction, but it was the young man in front of him.
It was Alexander who convinced everyone, including Ashurk, that the game Yate II was likely to launch a huge offensive, and might even send troops to land at any cost to directly attack Rome.
Alexander VI even received support from the Vatican Cardinals for this reason and was able to issue a credit guarantee for the Alexander Exchange in the name of the Holy See.
But now, Alexander says that this will not happen, and even vows that those islands that many people think are precarious will not be annexed by Sudan in the near future.
"Even as you said, what are you going to do," Ashurk, who quickly calmed down from the accident and even the anger, looked at Alexander, and he did not believe that Alexander had no purpose in laying such a big lie to everyone Or, he did not lie, after all, these are just judgments "I have to say that I am more willing to believe that the Sudan will attack."
"This is what most people think," Alexander smiled. "I hope to invest in these islands, especially Crete and Sicily. I can assure you that this choice will definitely bring unexpected benefits."
"Is this different from my previous proposal?"
"Of course," faced Eskhurk's doubtful face, Alexander said solemnly. "Those ports, you just want to use shares for profits, but these two places are investments."
"You want me to be with you in this place," Ashurk pointed to Crete. "Investment, then what do you want to know, as far as I know Crete is important except for location. There is nothing worth investing in. "
"Vizier, there can be enough for all of us," Alexander picked up a small silver jug ​​from the side table "Sugar."
Ashurk's face changed slightly, and his gaze fell on the silver gleaming pot.
"Are you going to grow sugar cane on the island?"
"Yes, in fact, I'm already recruiting workers for this," Alexander looked out the window. "Can you imagine how many people will freeze to death in this weather, and there will be many people who will leave their homes to eat and maintain their families." . "
The look on Ashhurk's face had changed at this time. It was at this time that he heard the slightly thick breath of Tiego next to him. The Ottomans looked away and noticed that Tiego was slightly incited by excitement. Nostrils ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Ashurk smiled, he could understand why this Balearic businessman was so miserable.
For a long time, all kinds of spices have been irreplaceable luxury goods in continental Europe. Unlike those gems and gold, spices are consumed anytime, anywhere, which means that a huge market that has never been satisfied has always existed.
There are not many ways to obtain spices in Europe. The cold and humid climate prevents the European continent from growing spices on a large scale. This can only rely on trafficking from the far east.
The rise of the Ottoman Empire, like the Eastern dynasty of the Crusades, prevented Europeans from obtaining the source of those precious commodities, and war was inevitable.
And sugar is one of these precious spices.
Ottomans like to eat sugar, and Europeans like it too. A sweet snack can make an Ottoman woman happy for a day, and for Europeans, only rich people can taste sugar from time to time, it is simply a symbol of wealth.
"Crete? Are you going to grow sugarcane fields in Crete?" Ashurk suddenly raised a slightly ironic smile at the corner of his mouth. "Don't you know that even if you can do this, you can grow sugarcane There are many places, and this is a huge investment, how can you guarantee our interests. "
"It depends on you, Vizil," Alexander's hand was intentionally or unintentionally placed on the Mediterranean Sea in the middle of the map. "You must have a way for the Sudan to send his navy to rob those who tried to cross the Mediterranean, or simply let the pirates To complete these tasks. "
Tieggio, holding a pen record, shook his hand, and a drop of ink on the tip of the pen landed on the paper.
Ashurk stared straight at Alexander, and when he was sure he had heard it correctly, the Ottomans could not help whispering, "You are really crazy to start a war in order to make money,"