Mayor Allen is still very efficient. Two days later, he contacted the Comanche, the largest Indian race in the neighborhood.
The Comanche tribe occupies the first stronghold that Yang Shanlu thinks of, and the Comanche tribe occupies a large area, no matter how close to a thousand square kilometers... Because they are among the Indians, they are already of that kind. Large tribes have a population of several thousand.
Therefore, it seems that Lord Allen can contact him directly.
Then the two parties agreed to meet at the junction of the forces of both sides to negotiate land issues.
Since the negotiation is about to follow, Yang Shanlu decided to go personally because he was worried that his subordinates would not be able to make a decision on the spot.
Of course, in order to avoid any accidents (after all, the level of civilization of the Indians is still very low, no one can say what will happen at the negotiation site), so Yang Shanlu disguised himself as a guard in the negotiating team and followed Behind the formal negotiators, so when meeting with those Indians, the danger is greatly reduced.
After all preparations were made, a team of one hundred guards, one hundred special battalion sergeants, and then three negotiators rushed to the destination.
The negotiation site was placed ten miles away from here, in a small wood called Ruby, because the British and the Comanche belong to two races. In order to avoid unnecessary conflicts, the two sides chose to draw a line here. The isolation zone, which is ruled by land, will meet today in this isolation zone.
Then during the journey, Yang Shanlu paid great attention to the scenery along the way. At this time, the North American continent was basically still in an uncultivated primitive state. Many areas were covered with forests, which were unique to North America. Tree species, like maple, spruce, cherry, walnut, etc., are very tall and can't be carried by one person.
And these big trees are very good resources in the eyes of Yangshan Lu... Think about the expensive cherry wood furniture of later generations. Although they are very beautiful after they are made, you have to weigh them if you want to buy them. But now, here is a blockbuster. No one cares about the high-quality wood... So seeing these, Yang Shanlu feels even more right.
When they arrived at the place, the Comanche had also arrived at the same time. There were nearly a hundred people in total, and their dresses were in line with Yang Shanlu’s perception. These Indians were painted with oil on their faces and North America. Porcupine skin, or wolf skin, the arms and other places are also painted with various beasts, and the head is inserted with one or two bald eagle feathers.
In addition to these standard equipment, the head of the Indian has three bald eagle feathers, which is very conspicuous in the sun. Obviously, this is today's negotiator, the patriarch of the Comanche tribe.
However, the atmosphere of the meeting between the two parties was not very pleasant.
Of course, this reason Yang Shanlu can guess if he thinks about it. After all, when the British colonists explored the North American continent, most of their methods were dishonorable... that is, they were all guilty of original sin! If you can cheat, cheat, kill if you can! (If you meet a big Indian tribe, you will cheat, and you will kill a small one)
So the colonial history of the British is the history of blood and tears of the Indians!
(Just give an example. For example, after the Dutch colonists landed in North America 20 years ago, they saw that the local Indians were powerful and used a deceptive method. They exchanged them with a box of cheap glass beads to Manhattan Island, which is later generations. In the elite area of New York City, the colonists’ faces can be seen).
So it is reflected at this moment that even large Indian tribes like Comanche have not been treated fairly in their dealings with the British, and they have even suffered a few losses, if not afraid of the British. With advanced weapons, they had already driven these colonists out of North America.
So now even if the two parties have an interview, they don't have a good face.
Of course, Yang Shanlu saw this, but he had a clearer understanding of his future policies.
This time, accompanied by Yang Shanlu, there was the Mayor Allen, including a British general manager he brought, but looking at their expressions, they didn’t agree at all. Obviously in their eyes, Can an Indian be considered a human? At most, it is just a group of uncivilized monkeys.
But Yang Shanlu is different from those colonists... He believes in fair exchange and friendship first.
You know that the Indians are living very hard now... They live in shack made of branches, mud and grass and other materials. Fishing is made of canoes carved from big trees. There is no shelter from the wind and rain, even Even if winter comes, they don’t have any clothes to wear. Instead, they rely on a wolf skin to keep warm, so are you embarrassed to bully such a tribe
So after the two parties started the negotiation, Yang Shanlu expressed his attitude on the spot... that is, he hoped to buy a piece of land from them, about half of the area they currently occupy (because the Indians occupy the land in a very rough way, just like the animal world. Tigers patrol the mountains and forests, so they can’t be used up at all).
Of course, if they are willing to move elsewhere, it would be better to buy them all (that is, the territory of Virginia in later generations).
Correspondingly, the price Yang Shanlu paid was very sincere.
For example, the Dutch or British people before, they either exchanged cheap glass beads for Manhattan Island, or exchanged an embroidered needle for a cow. Anyway, it was the kind of trick to cheat! Even this is not bad. When encountering that kind of weak tribe, they would just raise the butcher knife and kill them all!
And now, the price Yang Shanlu paid was a hundred times more expensive. Although honestly speaking, it was still insignificant compared with the price of later generations, but in this era, it is already full of sincerity.
For example, in this exchange, in order to buy half of the area they currently occupy from the Indians (about half the area of Yanghe Daodong Road), Yang Shanlu offered a price of 500 woolen sweaters. (Because these Indians are considered civilized, Yang Shanlu also appeared to preside over the negotiation).
Even when he said the price, the mouths of Lord Allen and the communicator he brought with him were so shocked that their mouths opened wide... Such a good woolen product, they have never seen such a good woolen product in the UK, and Now actually want to give these ignorant natives? Or five hundred pieces all at once
"Your Excellency, did you have a slip of the tongue? You mean to give them five pieces, right? Or one piece?" The British General Manager thought Yang Shanlu didn't understand the'quotation', so he quickly reminded him.
Unexpectedly, Yang Shanlu said firmly: "This is not a slip of the tongue, it's 500 pieces!"
"I won't do anything because of wickedness! Just follow this translation!"
So this British general was helpless, he could only sigh for translation, and even he felt in his heart that Yang Shanlu was being taken advantage of! So polite to these monkeys! But why is it so ruthless in Britain
Of course, the same thing looks completely different to those Indians.
It's like the chief of the Comanche tribe. At first, when he heard the English interpreter, he didn't understand what it meant... What is the finest woolen product? Is this a kind of animal fur
Even after Yang Shanlu took out the real thing, he was still a little ignorant, and even tried to put it on his leg!
Then Yang Shanlu couldn't see it. After sending someone to give him a demonstration, the chief of the Comanche tribe put on the first clothes of his life! And in the world of civilized people, they are all absolutely fine clothes!
After experiencing the changes brought about, the chief of the Comanche tribe almost jumped up excitedly!
You know, it's March. Although it's in North America, it's colder (it's the peak of the Little Ice Age). Even the Indians who live here all the year round are bruised by freezing! But now? After putting it on, he can't feel the cold at all! Better than the best wolf skin!
And how many such good things are there? Five hundred pieces!
Of course, it is difficult for the chief to understand such a large number of five hundred. So when the British generalist even said and made gestures, he pointed to the nearly one hundred Indians he had brought, indicating that everyone could have one. , And then multiplied by five times, the chief of the Comanche tribe figured it out.
In addition, Yang Shanlu is very happy to do things. In order to conclude the transaction as soon as possible (he leads the army, it is impossible to stay here for a long time), he brought five hundred woolen sweaters on the spot.
Then, when they were handed over to this Amaru (Chief of the Comanche tribe, transliterated name), after nearly a hundred Indians each put them on, they all jumped and jumped excitedly! It's almost a bonfire party!
"Hoho ha!" The chief of the Comanche clan expressed excitement in his unique way! And agreed on the spot! Even with his somewhat dull brain, he felt that this was the most sincere and kindest transaction ever between outsiders and them!
Then Yang Shanlu looked at him with a smile on his face... And is this called punishing cruelty and helping the weak
Even so, Yang Shanlu didn't suffer at all. Take Daming as an example. Even if you buy an acre of the worst land, you will need one or two silver, and a good one will cost you six or seven taels! But now? After conversion, you can buy 50 acres to 100 acres for about a tael of silver! (Of course it's like the Dutchman exchanging Manhattan Island, that's a complete deception!)
Then after the two parties reached a deal, the Indians signed the contract with their own characteristics. There were no black and white words on paper and pen, and there were no handprints!
The chief of Comanche directly brought two arrows for hunting, and then he gave Yang Shanlu one, one by himself, and then the two broke them on the spot—and this is called a confederation of arrows! Indicates that the covenant has been established!
Even the chief of the Comanche tribe was really satisfied with this transaction, so happy, so next, the chief Amaru solemnly removed a string of necklaces from his neck. The necklace is made of spikes and colorful shells, with a rough Indian style! Then he hung the necklace on Yang Shanlu's neck solemnly!
Then the British General Manager looked very jealous, but he had to translate: "This is their etiquette for their friends! And the items presented by the leader like this indicate that you have won their highest friendship!"
"The highest friendship?" And Yang Shanlu laughed when he heard it. This means that there is a reward for giving...
And although the Indians are very ignorant and very backward, they are not stupid! It is clear who is pretending to treat them and who is their true friend! And this is still very good for taking root in this continent in the future.
And in the long run, this is also of far-reaching significance, because as a traverser, Yang Shanlu still knows history very well. Although the Indians of North America are weak and have been slaughtered by colonists several times, they have never seen the stage of history Disappear!
Even after the new century, there are still Indians on the North American continent, so instead of thinking about how to oppress and enslave them, it is better for everyone to live together peacefully and build a beautiful homeland.
(And from another point of view, don’t do to others what you don’t want to do. You must know that for a long time, I was also in the role of a weak person in China. Allied forces have invaded, and they have always tasted of being bullied! So now that they have finally risen up, they will not put this kind of pain on others!)
So just like that, after Yang Shanlu paid a sincere, and expensive price (the sweaters were also worth tens of thousands of taels), the two parties formally signed the agreement... The first foothold on the North American continent The land is officially obtained!
And this site is still very large, it can feed at least 100,000 people! Even after the dust settled on this matter, Yang Shanlu was still very proud... because this was his first starting point in the North American continent! Then he can use this as a starting point and begin to expand to New York/York State and other places!
And his ultimate goal is to occupy no less than one-tenth of the United States/Emperor's territory, and it is all the essence of the United States/Emperor, so as to build a powerful country!
And Yang Shanlu also believes that although the places he bought are all pristine areas, basically forests, shrubs, and undeveloped plains, he believes that earth-shaking changes will soon take place when the hard-working and capable people arrive. Therefore, Yang Shanlu believes that a new era has arrived! (End of this chapter)