Sure enough, the next day, Philip IV's enthusiasm appeared again, pulling Zhu Youjian to have a meal, and his enthusiasm was greater than before.

Zhu Youjian smiled rare, greeting Philip IV, and his words were quite calm and polite.

Philip IV's Western food, and Zhu Youjian's Chinese food. All the utensils of the two were different. They sat opposite each other, three or four meters apart.

Philip IV was eating steak and looked at Zhu Youjian and said, "Zhu, I heard that you already have a joint fleet. Can you tell me about the situation?"

Zhu Youjian ate rice, drank a little soup, and calmed down the heat for a while. With this moment, he also considered his words and said, "There is indeed a group, mainly participated by Asian countries, to deal with the increasingly rampant pirates and some rogue countries. Currently, there are more than 300 warships of all sizes and large and large, with more than 50,000 soldiers, and the surveillance waters exceeding thousands of miles, with hundreds of bases covered..."

Obviously, Zhu Youjian was bluffing.

Philip IV's understanding of Asia came from some missionaries, but these missionaries had limited knowledge. Listening to Zhu Youjian's words, Philip IV did not know whether it was believed or not, and said, "Then, has this joint fleet been in control of your Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Youjian said, "The joint fleet is commanded by seven people, and is dispatched by various countries. It is decided by all matters. The commander is naturally the person from the Ming Dynasty, because we pay most of the money, food, weapons, ships, soldiers, etc...."

Philip IV nodded slightly and said, "If I join Spain and pay enough money and food, can this commander send someone?"

Zhu Youjian looked at Philip IV and was deliberately silent for a while, saying, "If Spain really wants to join and have a huge size, the joint fleet will have to carry out reforms. The scope of this reform is quite large. It may require re-discussion to determine the method and share of the voting. If the head coach, it can also be determined in turn or in segments. These can be discussed. Our country has an open attitude..."

Philip IV listened with a smile on his face and said, "We have the same view on joining the Joint Fleet. I believe this is a great blessing for both countries."

Philip IV held up a wine glass, indicating that there was a consensus on this matter.

Zhu Youjian picked up the wine glass knowingly, with a humble and firm smile.

The two of them met from afar and then drank them all in one go.

They had a consensus that the following things were negotiated carefully by the people below. The bosses would not lose the discussion of the details!

The two of them put down their wine glasses, slowly picked up their chopsticks, knives and forks, and started eating. The dining table became quiet again.

The joint fleet is not only as simple as forming a fleet, but also involves maritime navigation rules, military mutual assistance, the supply of weapons and equipment, military training, etc. This is a huge systematic project.

It is also the first global military organization, the prototype of something.

After a while, Zhu Youjian said, "Your Majesty, our country's attitude towards trade has always been fair, open and reciprocal. We do not like exclusive and exclusive trade. We hope that there will be no forbidden zones between each other and that interests can be mutually beneficial, equally divided and shared. Moreover, our biggest demand for trade is freedom, and should not be plundered by local governments, including unreasonable taxation, restrictions, and suppression..."

Although these are not things that Zhu Youjian likes, he has known for more than a year that he must do this, which involves 20 million stones of food every year!

Before, Philip IV spoke and made a request, and this time Zhu Youjian was replaced.

Philip IV listened to the translator and kept nodding. When Zhu Youjian finished speaking, he said, "We also hope that trade can be free and fair. At the east and west ends, both of us are the most undisputed largest countries. We must set an example. Our trade should be comprehensive, incomparable, and the world's example. We should formulate a complete plan, and have an institution to dispatch our trade, formulate rules, and ensure that everything is smooth..."

Zhu Youjian heard the voice of Philip IV. Philip IV gave up his attempt to monopolize the Ming Dynasty or Asian trade, but wanted to control at a higher level and monitor the Ming Dynasty's foreign trade.

Zhu Youjian looked motionless. Although he did not like businessmen and did not like many of Zhu Xu's policies, it did not mean that he allowed others to ride on the head of the Ming Dynasty!

Zhu Youjian held the wine glass and slowly delivered it to his mouth. His eyes flashed coldly. He suddenly put down the wine glass and said, "Your Majesty said, but you and me are too far away, so how should we control it?"

Philip IV naturally thought about it a long time ago. He said fanatically, "We can choose a place as close as possible. If we manage it, I hope that our Minister of Finance will be managed by our country. Zhu, you should believe me. We will be a mutually beneficial and fair trading partner. No one will suffer any losses. Of course, this is our common organization. You can send someone as your deputy. Our trade will bring great shock to the whole world!"

Zhu Youjian could hear that Philip IV was full of excitement about trade with the Ming Dynasty, but his purpose was to control trade between the Ming Dynasty and the entire Asia and obtain the greatest benefits.

Zhu Youjian was silent for a long time and said, "Your Majesty, like the joint fleet, trade is not the business of both of you and our countries. We should establish a global trade alliance. I believe that only in this way can we bring the greatest benefits and benefit our countries."

Philip IV only wanted to monopolize trade in the Ming Dynasty or Asia, and the annual profit would be over 100 million Lille, which would be a long drought and heavy rain for Spain! But Zhu Youjian's words shocked him, as if he saw the money from the whole world surging into his arms.

At the same time, he was even more alert. He could hear the taste from Zhu Youjian's words. The Eastern Powers had a higher mind than him and focused on the whole world!

‘The Ming people wanted to trade with the whole world? What do they want to do?’ Philip IV was also silent, and his mind was turning rapidly.

In the past few decades, he had never heard of the Ming Dynasty's expansion, and only this year did he realize that some of their overseas behaviors angered the Ming Dynasty and suffered strong revenge.

But he didn't know what this great power of the Eastern country, which seemed to suddenly wake up, was going to do, and why he had such a huge plan as soon as he appeared.

With such a strong purpose, are they going to compete with Spain for overseas colonies? Or are they just for trade and make profits?

Philip IV thought of the Netherlands, Frank, England and other enemies in a blink of an eye. His eyes were slightly frosted and he suddenly said, "The alliance can be, but whoever can enter must be unanimously agreed by both of us. The specific trade rules shall be determined by both of us. The location of this trade alliance must be located in Madrid."
Chapter completed!