Chapter 1010: The Spice Currency System of the Great Ming Dynasty

The officials in the court were unaware of the pain points of the Ottoman Empire, but Zhang Fan, as a time traveler, was well aware of them.
What is the current world situation?
The Thirty Years War in Europe is approaching its end, but has not fully developed. The East is a lucrative area, India has not weakened, the Americas are not fully developed yet, and Australia remains a desolate land.
The prelude to the great voyage has begun, and every country is crazily striving to obtain lucrative profits from the sea.
And the deck of cards held by Zhang Fan is undoubtedly the best in the world.
However, even so, it would be a very difficult task for him to promote the silver banknote system.
Speaking of which, if you want to do business with the Ming Dynasty, you have to show some sincerity. Is the little something that this Ottoman envoy proposed considered sincerity?
Ataturk quickly thought and continued, "Your Majesty, do you have any concerns?"
"Messenger, how long have you been in Beijing?"
"Ten days."
"I haven't finished exploring Beijing yet. Let's visit Beijing first, and we can discuss collaboration later."
"Your Majesty..."
Chongzhen waved his hand, and Ataturk reluctantly turned and walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Chongzhen himself stood up and said, "Leave the court."
Nobody knew what the emperor was thinking, how could he refuse such a golden opportunity that came knocking on the door?
Chongzhen did indeed want to cooperate with the Dutch again, and even considered collaborating with the Ottoman Empire.
但荷兰人和奥斯曼人必须答应他的条件他才愿意合作。
条件也很简单，签署一份“世界银钞香料体系”。
承认银钞为世界通用货币，购买所有香料，都必须使用银钞。
Spices?
Spices?
Are you sure it's spices?
Yes, it's spices!
Not oil, not silver, not even gold.
It's spices.
In this era, Europeans can do without gold, without silver, they can even go without wearing silk, without using ceramics, without bathing, without wiping their bottoms.
However, there must be spices.
The beginning of the great maritime exploration was a journey in search of spices!
This thing, which is the most common in human life in the 21st century, was a matter of life and death for Europe in the 17th century.
Why do I say this?
欧洲以温带海洋气候为主，自然资源非常贫瘠。
欧洲并不适合农业，所以以畜牧业为主，欧洲人饮食多吃肉。
冬天的时候不能放牧，所以得在冬天来临之前存肉。
但古代生产力不发达，可没有冰箱啊！
肉怎么保质就是个大问题。
古代中国是怎么保存肉的？
没错！腌制！
用什么腌制？
Spices!
Originally, Western Europe established a stable trade route between Eastern Europe and West Asia, where the spices from the East would travel overland along this long trade route to reach Europe.
However, after the rise of the Ottoman Empire, this route was blocked off.
Europe suddenly experienced a shortage of spices, causing many people to starve.
As a result, they began to explore alternative routes to the East by sea in search of spices.
This gave rise to the Age of Discovery.
In reality, what most people see in history are certain individuals and their actions, representing significant milestones.
But the true history is for survival!
In the undeveloped ancient times, all behaviors were solely for survival.
Spices determined the upper limit of European society because they were connected to food storage capacity.
As long as refrigerators haven't been invented, spices remain one of the most important things in this world.
Why has Zhang Fan fought for so many years?
For food!
Everyone is the same.
所以，这个时代的香料，可比21世纪的石油，还要重要，它是决定一个国家发达上限的东西。
没有香料的国家，等到冬天，就只能吃变质的食物，人的寿命就会非常短，人平时干活也不会又力气。
Think about it, why were there so many plagues in ancient Europe?
There is a reason for it.
Zhang Fan did not openly mention this matter in the hall, but he wanted to intimidate the Dutch and Ottoman people, making them feel the pressure.
If they want to join the Ming Dynasty in playing the "silver and spices" trading system, they can continue playing; if they don't want to, they should quickly get lost.
In my Great Ming Dynasty, there is an abundance of spices.
朕还刚打下了吐鲁番，天山盐池可不是闹着玩的。
六月初五，天气炎热，崇祯在乾清宫内吃冰粉。
古丽热娜突然跑过来了，要见崇祯。
Wang Cheng'en let her in only after finishing his report.
Gulirena originally had national affairs to discuss with him, but when she saw what was in his bowl, she curiously asked, "Your Majesty, what are you eating?"
"Ice noodles."
Gulirena licked her lips and stared fixedly at the bowl in Chongzhen's hands.
"Wang Cheng'en, get her a bowl."
Wang Cheng'en immediately brought a bowl for Gulirena, and she sat down and began to eat with enthusiasm.
Having finished eating, I suddenly realized that I came to discuss national affairs.
"Oh, Your Majesty, the envoy from our Khanate has arrived."
"I know."
"Aren't you going to see them?"
"Should we see every envoy who comes? We are very busy."
Gulirena suddenly pouted and said, "Your Majesty, for the peace between our two countries!"
"What month is it now?"
"June."
Chongzhen did some calculations and realized that it had been five months since they captured Turpan in January. The injured soldiers had also returned to the rear, and frontline military supplies should have been replenished by now.
The railway from Jiayuguan to Yumen Pass is reportedly scheduled to be completed in July, while the railway from Yumen Pass to Turpan is highly likely to be completed in December this year.
That makes it easier, wherever the train reaches, we can extend our journey from there!
Seeing Chongzhen's calm demeanor, the princess of the barbarian tribe felt both angry and anxious. She said, "Your Majesty, why do you ask about time?"
"Oh, nothing. I suddenly pondered how time flows like water, trickling... trickling..."
“陛下，我听不懂您在说什么。”
“你让使者安心在北京城住下，朕让派人好吃好喝招待的。”
古丽热娜悻悻然地离开了乾清宫。
等古丽热娜走之后，崇祯就跟柳如是说道：“今年可以修到吐鲁番吧？”
柳如是笑道：“问题应该不大。”
“陛下，您这样骗一个小女孩，不太好吧？”
“朕没骗她啊，朕派温体仁和叶尔羌汗国的使者见面来着。”
没错，咱们的温大人此时确实在见使者。
不过呢，正经事基本没谈，转身就让人把使者带去喝花酒了。
使者那叫一个嗨，顿时觉得大明朝真是友善啊。
必须把大明朝的这份友善带回去。
使者：人家大明朝根本就不想打我们，大汗，您不要大惊小怪了，公主在那边很好，依我看，把公主嫁给明朝皇帝算了，仗也不用打了。
This is a matter of the Ye'erguang Khanate.
After another half month, the Military Committee submitted a report on the plan for the campaign in northern Liaoning.
Chongzhen only said one sentence: "Relying entirely on Yuan Chonghuan and Zu Dashou for arrangements, capture Huang Taiji alive if possible."
It's time to set aside the Dutch and Ottoman people for a while and have a proper discussion about his spice silver certificate system.