Pirate Kingship.

Chapter 660 Triangular Trade: Win-Win means I win three times!
A month later, early October.

Burgos, the capital of the former Kingdom of Castile and now the Pyrenean Empire.

On the left bank of the Mansares River that runs through the city, stands the first palace complex in the Old World - the Vientiane Palace.

The once prosperous Trastamara Dynasty built this unique wonder of civilization with its abundant financial resources, which were the strongest in the continent during the past hundred years.

The palace has more than 2,000 rooms, including the Amber Chamber, Hall of Mirrors, Ivory Restaurant, Four Seasons Garden, Marble Theater and other unique buildings taken from all over the world, condensing all the essence of the known world.

It is truly all-encompassing.

Moreover, as the empire's colonies expanded, the Vientiane Palace continued to expand, and the special effects of the wonder of civilization: [Wanxiang Wanguo] also appeared.

It is said that the space inside the Vientiane Palace is much larger than what appears from the outside, and each unique building corresponds to an anchor point in the vast world outside.

The buildings are arranged in sequence according to time zones, and an anchor point can be established in each time zone.

Just hold the door handle of the corresponding building, imagine where you want to go, push the door open and you can directly reach your real destination, or open the door again and walk back.

After the Orthodox Alliance was formed, Vientiane Palace naturally became the headquarters of the entire alliance.

However, on this day, the atmosphere in the meeting hall, which was blocked by the iron law of royal power [Niucheng Code], was very heavy.

A long teak conference table was surrounded by important figures whose stomping of feet could make the entire Silver Continent tremble.

Some are real people, and some are projections of the law, but all of them are the helmsmen and core senior leaders of the Orthodox Alliance camp, and are also fifth-order high-sequence extraordinary people. Those with a slightly lower level have no seats here.

Sitting at the top were Empress Saint Isabella I of the Empire and King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

The pattern of dual rule by kings should not change much in their generation.

The two kings have been married for a year, and Isabella is more than five months pregnant, with a very obvious bulge in her belly.

When their children are born and succeed to the throne, the two powerful countries will be completely merged into a true Pyrenean colonial empire.

Unfortunately, the two supreme rulers did not show any joy about the upcoming birth of their offspring, and their faces looked as bad as everyone else.

Bang!
A hand wearing the red Holy Spirit's ring slammed down on the table with a loud bang.

"Everyone, take a good look at this latest intelligence. We can't just sit there and take the fight passively any longer!"

Wearing the cursed [Saint's Ring] of his ancestor, Saint Joseph, who became the thirteenth saint, stood up from his seat, leaving behind the latest information.

He scanned the entire audience, his eyes red like a gambler who had lost badly.

The others did not look at him. They all had gloomy faces and stared at the intelligence document in their hands:
"The first group of ocean-going traders, following closely behind the whale hunter Byron, have returned safely from the third circulation zone.

On October 10, it arrived at the end of the circulation belt: Anchor Bay, the Faroe Islands and the northern border of the Channel Islands.

This means that the triangular trade across the three continents has officially begun, and the preliminary estimated benefits are as follows"

As they read line by line, the bigwigs of the Orthodox Alliance were all pierced by the numbers.

"Lord, this wealth should belong to us. How can we give it to those heretics who usurp the name of the Holy Spirit?"

"That's not true."

The first merchants who responded to Byron's call were mainly Bay People or Taino people of the Holy Golden Empire.

They only wanted to familiarize themselves with the trade routes as quickly as possible and draw their own nautical charts. They did not explore the potential of the Corridor of Truth in depth, and their merchant ships were not fully loaded.

These people set out from the Silver Continent or the Bantaan Islands carrying local specialties, and their first stop was the Beast Paradise of the South Continent.

Now all forces are developing colonies in the southern continent.

The Pyrenees Empire was nominally the master, but in order to win over other countries and concentrate its forces to deal with the North Sea Empire, it generously issued development licenses to various countries.

The newly developed colonies lacked everything.

Merchant ships can just carry some guns, nails, handicrafts, and cloth and exchange them for specialty spices, large amounts of gold and silver, and various magic potions in totem god tribes and colonies everywhere.

The Dragon King's Court symbolizes the regularized "divinity", the Beast Paradise symbolizes the infinite possibilities of "humanity", and the Corridor of Truth symbolizes the most chaotic "animality".

The industrial system is most advantageous in the Dragon King's Court. Spices are only produced in the Beast Paradise, and other resources are very complementary.

Then merchant ships carrying goods from the southern continent were transported to the Corridor of Truth on the eastern continent through the second circulation belt that had been cleared several times.

The Lighthouse Federation, which is fighting the "Civil War", is now short of all resources.

They had already begun to launch a counterattack against the areas occupied by the Old God Church in the north, taking the opportunity to regain lost territory and liberate the captive human slaves.

Not to mention guns, ammunition, cloth and other handicrafts, the spices of the southern continent can enhance the spirituality of dark wizards and expand the number of middle and lower-level extraordinary people.

Gold, silver, holy gold, and secret silver are indispensable materials for strange objects, magic arrays, and ritual witchcraft.

Whether it is Yuanwang Port or the Mermaid Kingdom Dolphin Bay located at the starting point of the third circulation belt, transactions can be carried out on the spot and any amount of goods can be consumed.

Not only that, in addition to exchanging [Fairy Dust] and [Soul Gems] that are more precious than gold from the Corridor of Truth, these merchant ships also discovered another huge business opportunity.

During the "Civil and Civil War", the Southern Federation of Humanity continued to attack the Northern Old God Church, which had suffered heavy losses among its high-level officials. Naturally, they also killed a large number of clansmen and harvested a lot of extraordinary materials.

For example: the "fifth element" in the hands of the Abaddon cult, which looks like silver blood, represents spirit and can make the devil immortal;
The "Blood of Transmutation" in the hands of the Night Demon in the Twilight Church; the "Acorn of Human Face" in the hands of the Druid Church; the "Tears of Mermaid" in the Deep Dive Church.
They are essentially similar things, belonging to a certain form of existence of "change", but with different emphases.

Although there are differences in the levels and rarities of the extraordinary treasures, they all have one most crucial function for mortals - prolonging life!
Although the number of treasures brought back by the first batch of ocean-going merchants was not large, they were all sold at sky-high prices by the powerful people of the Silver Continent.

From ship owners, investors, captains to ordinary crew members, everyone made a huge fortune.

As for the specific numbers
The furious voice of Saint Joseph of Remit rang in their ears again:

"It's just the most superficial triangular trade with the mainland. In just a few months, the profit was as high as 1000%-2000%!

If we increase our efforts in development and build a complete industrial chain to match the goods, the number will be even more astonishing.

The Protestant Union and other authorized forces are about to start eating meat, but what about us in the Orthodox Union?
Last month, our mission to seize the sea carriage failed, and we completely tore our faces off and declared war on the North Sea Empire.

Their anti-commerce fleet blocked the first circulation belt that same day, preventing merchant ships from the mainland from passing through and merchant ships from the southern continent from returning.

We incur huge losses every day.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Can you tolerate this level of wealth slipping away from us? Can you continue to let their commerce raiding fleet run rampant? "

Faced with this situation, the Remites were even more anxious and angry than the Pyrenean Empire.

The ring on his hand was cursed with the negative curse of "losing the country's destiny".

While possessing great power, there are also unsolvable side effects:

"Anyone who wears it, or even just has any connection with it, will suffer from perpetual displacement.

It is impossible to obtain our own land and establish our own country, and we can only be a wandering nation forever.

All future generations will have to atone for their contempt for the 'King of Kings'!"

This curse has long since spread from the Saint's Ring to the entire Remit tribe.

Therefore, even if they actually controlled the Kingdom of the Netherlands, they still did not have their own country.

Bankers rely on their capital advantages and a large number of Gold Sequence Extraordinaries to parasitize on the financial departments, big banks, and large companies of various countries. The invisible financial and commercial empire is their real territory.

Today, this invisible land is facing unprecedented severe challenges.

If you are not careful, the North Sea Empire might suddenly steal your home.

At the same time, they were too ruthless in their efforts to retake the holy city of the three religions.

In particular, the radical Plutocratic Restoration Party, which had been taking shelter from the Pirate King [Oceanic Throne], did not hesitate to stab the Barbary Pirate Kingdom in the back this time.

Unfortunately, he lost more than he gained.

With the defeat of the Puppet King, the artificial lantern man plan could no longer be carried out. Not only did they not gain any benefits, but they also offended and killed all the Lighthouse Sequence extraordinary people in the world.

After once again abandoning their allies and hosts, the Remit people had completely lost their way back.

If we fail this time, we won’t be able to stay in our overseas colonies.

Elon Cromwell, the head of the Free Masons Association who actually controls the Kingdom of the Netherlands, also echoed:
"The damn North Sea Empire has locked down the First Circumference Belt with its commerce-breaking fleet.

Our own ships have to be very cautious even when going to the exclusive colonies west of the Papal Meridian, let alone joining the triangular trade.

They didn’t even dare to fly their own flag, for fear of attracting the hungry wolves of the sea. If they were discovered, they would definitely not be able to escape.

The route is about to be cut off."

Speaking of the war of breaking up diplomacy, everyone felt sympathetic and secretly wiped away bitter tears.

After declaring war on the North Sea Empire, the North Sea Empire's counterattack against them has lasted for almost a month, and the merchant ships of various countries have suffered extremely heavy losses.

The Invincible Fleet may be powerful, but battleships simply cannot go to the open seas.

As long as other cruisers go out to sea, none of them can defeat groups of heavily armed cruisers.

During this period, they also jointly organized a multi-national ocean-going merchant caravan, which was also defeated and hunted down by the unlimited wolf pack. In the end, only one-third of them were able to reach their destination.

Moreover, those "smart" captains deliberately loaded less cargo than others, so that their companions with slower speed could take the blame for them.

The top leaders of the countries that received the goods were so angry that they vomited blood.

Although the income from ocean trade is very lucrative, the loss rate of up to two-thirds is enough to make them lose money, and no one will do business at a loss.

The big bankers of Remit, who regard wealth as their religion, are going crazy.

The voice of Elon Cromwell, the Lord Protector, suddenly became high-pitched:

“Your Majesty, and gentlemen, we must reopen the shipping routes, connect the lifeline between us and the colonies, and join the carnival of triangular trade.

We Free Masons pledge to support the Orthodox Union with all we have.

Even if the war spreads to the Silver Continent, we will not hesitate."

When the profit reaches 10%, they will be ready to move;
When the profit reaches 50%, they will take risks;
When the profit reaches 100%, they dare to trample on all human laws; when the profit reaches 300%, they dare to risk being hanged. Cromwell looked at the crowd and said his suggestion with a cold face:

"He attacked our economy, and we attacked his homeland.

I suggest assembling a multinational joint fleet to attack the North Sea Empire's homeland and lure the commerce-breaking fleet back to defend. We will then send battleships to snipe along the line, at least to destroy the commerce-breaking fleet.

Make their regiment titles invalid."

At this time, the Queen's husband, Ferdinand II, raised his own question:

“Sir Cromwell, if we cross the Strait of Dover to attack the North Sea Empire, Prime Minister Richelieu of the Iris Kingdom will definitely not sit idly by.

Together with the three countries of the Kalmar Union annexed by the North Sea Empire, our five former maritime powers have all joined the war. What should we do if the Star-Moon Empire attacks us?"

Before making his proposal, Lord Protector Cromwell had already made up his mind:

“Your Majesty.

The North Sea Empire may be difficult to deal with, but the Iris Kingdom, another pillar of the Protestant Alliance, now has a fatal problem. "

Seeing that everyone pricked up their ears, he finally revealed the answer:

"Louis XI, the last male heir to the House of Valois, is about to die.

The Orthodox forces are dominant in Iris, while the Protestant forces are weak. As long as we replace their king and kill all the pro-Protestant factions, we can stab the North Sea Empire in the back!

I'm already prepared, I just need to."

When the others heard this, their eyes lit up.

It’s hard to say about the other skills of the Remit people, but when it comes to being a venomous snake, he is far ahead of others.

"feasible."

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!"

The Orthodox Alliance began to implement two offensive routes: open and covert.

Byron was not idle either.

In the morning, he had breakfast with Catherine and Violet, who had finally finished her research project and returned to Ganquan Palace.

“It wasn’t easy, but we finally succeeded in getting the triangular trade back on track.

As the flow of people, logistics, information and capital flows at a high speed across the three continents, [Alaya] is also continuously strengthening.

My 'Oneness' has gone up from 10% to 12%.

Catherine and Violet were also delighted:

"I reached 8%. The more wealth I possessed, the faster I would rise. The triangular trade greatly accelerated the dumping of goods."

"I reached 9%, and you pulled me to practice 'steering' every night. I grew much faster than before.

I have a better grasp of the subsequent demigod ascension ceremony."

Byron looked up at the other side of the Sea of ​​Monsters and laughed in his heart:
“The Orthodox Alliance and the Pyrenees Empire thought they had gained a great advantage by relying on the Papal Meridian to obtain the right to develop the southern continent.

However, they did not know that the Papal Meridian in another world allowed the countries in the Eastern Hemisphere to find the route to the East and begin to rise rapidly.

The first empire on which the sun never set, which stuck to the old ways, fell from the throne in disgrace.

But in the end, neither country was a winner. In the early days of the Age of Discovery, the most profitable trade was the triangular trade.

In the end, it was the pirate kingdom that first started the triangular trade that picked up the crown and put it on its own head, becoming the unique empire on which the sun never sets.

People have to believe in fate, and countries have to believe in national destiny.

In this process, some countries have been winning by relying on their latecomer advantage.”

“So, when I drew the Papal Meridian, I was in the East, which was more conducive to external exploration; the lack of gold and silver in the colonies made us determined to embark on the path of industrialization; and finally, relying on our strong industrial capacity, we took the lead in opening up the triangular trade.

In addition, I control almost all the starting points and end points of the Echidna triangle circulation in the Dragon King's Court, the Beast Paradise, and the Corridor of Truth. Any triangular trade is strengthening my external circulation.

Win-win-win means I win three times! "

Of course, the current triangular trade is very different from the genuine one.

The biggest difference is that there was no slave trade.

It’s not that Byron values ​​human rights, but he has his own concerns:
“HIV was originally known to exist only in chimpanzees and gorillas, and in my time, it had only been in humans for a few decades.

There are only three ways for this virus to be transmitted: blood, mother-to-child, and X.

Then the problem is coming.

How did the virus initially jump from chimpanzees to humans?
Thinking hard.

People can’t, or at least shouldn’t!”

If the Dark Iron slaves were sent directly to the Silver Continent, they would have to undergo a soul-searching before going to entertainment venues such as the Moulin Rouge.

Lower body: "I have a bold idea."

Upper body: "No, you don't at all."

Every time is a gamble with your life.

Perhaps for some groups, this may not be a bad thing.

But Byron had no intention of planting this bomb in his own home.

“There is actually a better way to protect those prostitutes and even ban the adultery industry in the empire, so that those poor women can return to normal life.

While enhancing the economy and people's living standards, the Prism School's live broadcast system will be introduced.

As we all know, the worse the economy, the higher the quality of prostitutes, and the better the economy, the worse the quality. This is the natural law of human society.

With the technology of the Prism School, those prostitutes who only sell their bodies and not their skills will start to perform and be fattened and strong by the big brothers on the list.

As for the remaining ones, as long as their quality is so poor that it is disgusting, this industry will naturally continue to weaken, and with smaller profits, it will be easier to control.

The next step is to introduce laws that focus on cracking down on organizers and completely eradicate the problems in this industry.

Without the organizers, there would be no more human trafficking of women and children, and there would be many fewer tragedies in the world."

Of course, Byron planned it well.

But considering the appetite of some of their brothers who are willing to eat even chimpanzees, gorillas, and lizards, a complete cure may not be possible, and maximum containment would be a great deed.

Why is it legal for rich people to subscribe for a long term, but illegal for poor people to sell occasionally? This is also a question that needs to be studied.

In addition, the Black Iron Tribe and factories are naturally opposed, and Byron can't imagine how this tribe can be connected with industrial workers.

He didn't want to free the slaves while promoting the Industrial Revolution.

The most important task of the North Sea Empire now is to keep bleeding the Orthodox Alliance. When they are extremely weak, that is when the real purpose will be revealed.

Byron skipped this topic and mentioned to the two queens the most critical event in the next period of time:
"There is news from Nasser al-Din, the King of the Zoroastrian Empire [Desert Eagle].

The wedding date of [the most beautiful princess] Qajar and the Sultan of the Crescent Moon Empire [the lord of the two seas and two lands] Muhammad II has been set, and it will be on the 12th of this month.

Amitāb, who now leads the Assassins, has also confirmed through intelligence personnel that the eldest prince Bayezid [Fatih the Conqueror] is secretly contacting his confidants in the army.

Especially as the ocean-going caravan returned, bringing back many treasures from the Corridor of Truth that could restore youth and prolong life, his actions were obviously much more resolute than before.

It’s the same in every world. The one who most wants to make the elixir of immortality is the emperor, and the one who least wants to make it is the prince.

When he usurped the throne and seized his father's princess, and the country was in turmoil, nothing could better prove his legitimacy than the support of the 'Holy Spirit'.

He will definitely cooperate with us.”

Byron kept his plans secret from the two queens.

After hearing this, Catherine showed a hint of surprise on her face. She reached into her own Divine Kingdom Financial Street, took out a wedding invitation and handed it to him:

“What a coincidence! Aunt Meganilla also sent an invitation yesterday.

François, Count of Angoulême, a distant branch of the Valois dynasty, was also going to marry Louis XI's widowed sister, Princess Charlotte Margot of Valois, on the same day.

All members of the Valois royal family were invited to attend, and we were also invited."

Byron had no interest in such things.

"We can just send a messenger to deliver a gift, and there is no need for anyone to go."

I just seem to have heard that Princess Mago was a famous socialite who had connections with half of Iris's aristocratic circle.

The Count of Angoulême actually had the courage to use the public vehicle for personal purposes. He really had a good appetite.

In his eyes, this was just a trivial matter, far less important than his own Three Holy City of Religions and the position of Caliph of the Holy Spirit Church.

He picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, pulled up a queen with one hand, took a step forward, and arrived at the Torrent Fortress with the help of the spatial authority of [Ouroboros].

In the mythology of the Taiwanese, Jörmungandr could stretch out his body, but he could only surround the central courtyard of the Nine-Layered Kingdom, not the entire planet.

But when Byron completes the feat of sailing around the world, he may not only be able to manifest the [Sun King], but also obtain the corresponding status and priesthood, and be qualified to become a true World Serpent at the sixth-order demigod stage.

One step at a time, one step at a time.

Byron firmly believed that he would sweep those who had lost the spirit of exploration and only thought about picking peaches into the dustbin of history.

beep--!
At this time, in the dock in front of the three people, five Dreadnought-class steel steam battleships in front and behind were spewing white mist and slowly sailing into the sea.

It is obvious that today, the powerful weapon that can subvert the era of sailing warships has finally been successfully launched!
(End of this chapter)