On August 20, 1696, the Harji Port in heavy rain was still full of busy scenery.

There are a large number of merchant ships from the Apennine Peninsula moored on the pier. They transport local cheese, olive oil, fish, dried fruits, textiles, wine and other commodities, and then transport agricultural products including wheat, rye, sunflowers, peanuts, sesame, burdock and other agricultural products.

Don't be curious about this kind of trade. Although the Crimean Peninsula faces the sea three sides - well, considering the width of the isthmus, to some extent, it is facing the sea all over - the locals are not very good at fishing, and they are not even as good as the Mongols. When they were in the Volga River Basin, they learned how to fish in the Caspian Sea. The Crimean Tatars also drank alcohol back then. Although they seemed to be green believers, their beliefs were not very pious. With the legacy of the grassland, is it strange to drink? You know, even the Ottoman Sultan at this time often drank with their confidant ministers, and the Sultan Murad IV died of cirrhosis caused by excessive drinking. Even in the most conservative Saudis in later society, which princes who spent money like money did not have a wine cabinet in their homes? The rules and regulations were never directed at the top of society.

Of course, not all the wines shipped to Haji Port are sold to the Crimean Khanate. In fact, a considerable number of them are sold to various towns in the Danube Basin. Of course, the Mongols in the east will also buy some, but they don’t have much money. The wine is not very good for the taste and the sales are very average.

Italy has encountered natural disasters this year. Although it is not serious, grain production is inevitable, so a large amount of imported grain is needed. Due to the help of the people on the east coast, the port of Haji has now become the primary distribution center for grains on the north coast of the Black Sea. A large number of merchant ships hired by Fengyu Offices of Pona, Tuscany, Venice, Milan and other countries are loaded here and transported back to China.

In recent years, the northern Italian countries followed the people of the East Coast and invested heavily in tropical product plantations in Brazil, New China and other places. They also represented the Mediterranean sales of tropical specialties in New Courland and the South Pacific islands, making a lot of profits. The annual or two-year grain production cut is no longer an insurmountable difficulty for them, and people's lives can still be guaranteed. This is the benefit of following the right boss, isn't it?

The opposite is Spain. Although he has cooperated a lot with the East Coast and borrowed a lot of money, he is still a little wary. He feels that the East Coast people have great plans and want to take their money bags in America. In addition, the face of the old and powerful country is too weak to lose. Therefore, after tossing and struggling, the national situation has never improved. Instead, it is getting worse and worse. The fiscal deficit is so weak that the army is defeated with one blow. However, the king Carlos II is still in poor health and has no offspring. He is about to be divided up by several relatives, and it is also miserable.

When it comes to the division of Spain, the Italians also have troubles. Parma and Milan are the founding members of the Northern Italian Confederacy, but they are also nominal territory of the Kingdom of Spain. Once they are divided in the future, whether they are French or Austrians, they will definitely not miss them. Especially the Habsburg family in Austria, which has been coveting the subordinate Northern Italy for many years, and tried every means to penetrate. Fortunately, their strength was not strong enough before, and Venice and Tengna*ya were also the two real strong ones with great influence, so they did not succeed in the end.

But the situation is different now. In recent decades, the Austrian court has appointed talents and is determined to reform, and its national strength is booming. Moreover, the Habsburg family also has the title of Holy Roman Emperor. They performed very well in resisting the Ottoman Turkey's invasion of the Christ world and preventing the French from ruling the German region. They can fight, so they have a great influence among the German princes and often receive assistance from other princes, materials and even soldiers. The power that can be used is far beyond their own strength, which is a big trouble for the Italians.

Of course, the French also have ambitions for Northern Italy, but overall, it is still not as threatening as Austria. The French currently have the primary direction of expansion in the seventeen lowland provinces, followed by the Rhine River Basin. Northern Italy is the last choice, which is something every Italian knows. Therefore, among the states of Northern Italy, except for the Duke of Savoy who suffered a great loss and cede land for compensation in the hands of the French, even the Genasians had to admit that the Austrians were more threatened.

Based on this understanding, they were eager to resolve the status of the Kingdom of Spain - which is almost inevitable - of Palma and the Principality of Milan, that is, they must obtain legal independence. Note that the Kingdom of Spain or its successors must sign documents in black and white to completely liberate the two places. This is simple and simple, because these two countries are now basically autonomous, and in addition to paying part of the taxes to Spain, they are basically managed by local nobles and merchants. But if no one helps to stand up, this matter is actually not simple. The French or Austrians are not so kind, and it is hard to say what the Northern Italians have to pay.

So, now the Northern Italian Confederacy - basically the Genoese and Venetians have the final say, and Tuscany also has some say, but not much - can only choose to hold the thighs of the East Coast people, because this is the only country that can help them when the great change comes.

Of course, the East Coast people are willing to do this. An independent and powerful Italy can bring variables to Europe and weaken the influence of old and powerful countries. Especially since this country is firmly controlled by the East Coast people and is very obedient, it will be even more wonderful. It can be said that it is the cornerstone of the East Coast Republic's influence in the Mediterranean in the next century and is a strategic action that must not be lost.

The Italians are very clear about this. Therefore, the East Coast people now do whatever they ask them to do. For example, when they asked them to import more grain from the Crimean Khanate, they decisively abandoned traditional food trading partners such as Morocco, Egypt and the Netherlands, and began to establish a long-term food procurement relationship with the Crimeans.

Haji County is a rental land for people in the East Coast and one of the important places for grain trade. Therefore, there are many Italian merchant ships coming and going every year, which brings great benefits to the county's economy. Qiu Daye and his group checked into the best hotel in Haji County - the tallest building, with a total of six floors, invested and built by Xu Hao, a famous businessman in the East Coast. There are also some funds or asset management companies with great backgrounds among the shareholders. After that, they saw the shocking scene of masts being like forests.

"Brother Huang, when will this happen in Balin Island be like this?" Looking at the endless masts in the rain, Qiu Daye was also shocked: "I'm afraid there must be dozens of large ships, right?"

"Brother Qiu has no bad eyesight. In my opinion, there must be more than 80 large ships of more than 300 tons. There must be more fishing boats within 100 tons, and there must be more fishing boats, right? This is really amazing! The last time I saw so many ships, it was at Dinghai Port in Ningbo, and there were more." The merchant surnamed Huang was also surprised. He frowned and calculated, and then said: "So many ships come to do business, and the taxes are awesome in a year, right? Although Haji Port

Although import and export tariffs have been cancelled, there are also some small taxes such as urban infrastructure tax and social security tax, which are said to be 3%. I am afraid there will be 200,000 yuan in this year? And I heard that this city also has corporate income tax, personal income tax, and real estate tax. In the past year, it will be hundreds of thousands of yuan in taxes alone? It’s really amazing, amazing! Freeport makes money so much? If you collect tariffs, wouldn’t it be..."

"Brother Huang is here. If you collect tariffs, is it still called a free port? Are there so many merchants coming to start trading companies to do business?" Qiu Daye sneered: "Haji Port is one of the largest distribution centers for Black Sea grain. Well, it should be said to be the largest distribution center. So many people are willing to come here to do business, why? Isn't it for the safety here? The government is efficient and the tax revenue is low? Although I have never dealt with the Crimean Tartars, I still know a little bit about their virtues. When buying grain there, the price may be lower than one or two cents, but other

There are too many expenses, either open or hidden. I have seen too many such things in the first half of my life in the Ming Dynasty, and I can’t finish it even if I talk about it for a day and a night. In short, go to the Tatars to collect food directly, and don’t talk about whether their port can bear such a large throughput. In terms of cost, it may not be lower than here. At the Harji Port, there are no donations that are as numerous as a cow. No one will drag you to pay for food, no one will mix sand, and you don’t need to look for it everywhere. Bank financing settlement is also very convenient, and the delivery is quick and accurate. The silver goods are paid, efficient and concise. How good, don’t you think?"

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"That's true." The merchant surnamed Huang nodded with a smile and said, "The trade volume of grain is more than 4 million yuan a year, which is really amazing. It is said that the Crimean Khanate has only one million people in total, and this black soil is really fertile. No wonder their country has the money to buy muskets and cannons, build fortresses and forts, and build jade buildings. Sell grain to Italians, and then buy weapons, daily necessities, luxury goods from other places. The distribution center is also located in Haji. Haji County is going to go to heaven. I really suspect that Haji County can receive more than one million yuan in taxes a year, which is really envious."

"Yes, the Turkic Kingdom in the south is probably even more envious." Qiu Daye also sighed, and then smiled: "It's a pity that those stolen goods cannot manage the country. They are rushing to impose levies all day long and are armed with military force. A big country with a population of 30 million has repeatedly ruthlessly rushed to Haji Port for help for millions of yuan. The barbarian is a barbarian and can never be a civilized person. Brother Huang, don't just envy it. If Balin Island is well managed in the future, it will be possible to develop! There is Diwu nearby, and the competition is a bit big, but there is no chance. As local families, we two ideally support each other and help each other."
Chapter completed!