"No way"

Hearing Priest Tomat's solemn inquiry, the old militiaman Chivako thought for a while and said nothing. He knew that whether he could really convince everyone and open up peaceful exchanges between the Kingdom and Taino's ministries would depend on his next suggestion.

The old militiaman scratched his head in distress, and pulled out another lock of hair. He looked towards the nearby palm trees, which were covered with bright and beautiful Cuban striped snails. And under the trees, there were a large group of ants crawling around. The old militiaman's heart suddenly moved, and he murmured.

"The Lord God testifies! When I was in my hometown in the lake, I saw that ants and aphids lived together!"

"Huh? Ants and aphids, living together?"

Hearing this, Priest Tomat was startled. Thoughtful, he patiently listened to the story of the old militiaman.

". Among the small animals on the ground, ants are actually very strong. They are organized, powerful, and fierce like warriors. Many big bugs are not their opponents. And aphids are very weak and very docile. But they can **** the sap of plants and produce very sweet honeydew"

"...The warlike ants will protect the docile aphids, and even raise a group of aphids in captivity to obtain a steady stream of honeydew. If there are other big insects that come to hunt the aphids, they will be killed by the ants. And if a tree cannot **** How much honey is there, or there are too many aphids parasitic on one tree, they will move the aphids away and put them on another tree!"

As he spoke, the old militiaman Chivaco's train of thought became clear. He blinked, a gentle smile on his old face.

"So, the attitude of ants towards aphids is, on the one hand, to protect and protect the aphids from harm. On the other hand, they are to demand and obtain the food produced by the aphids. In addition, they are also responsible for carrying and finding ways to make the aphids more Good yield honeydew!"

Hearing this, Priest Tomat stroked his chin and asked thoughtfully.

"Well, Captain Chivaco, so you mean that the relationship between kingdom warriors and Taino villagers should be like that between ants and aphids?"

"Exactly! Witnessed by the Lord God! In my opinion, the existence of the Kingdom on Snake Island in Cuba should have four identities!"

"Four identities?"

"Yes, the first one is to protect the aphids, that is, the protectors of the Taino people. The people of the Taino tribes are weak, and in this area, they are facing the infestation of the Siguayu people. We can ask the surrounding Taino tribes Declare to become their protectors. As the price of accepting protection, they need to provide enough food to the kingdom's manpower, and pay part of their labor during the slack season."

At this moment, Chivako's eyes are bright, and his thinking is unprecedentedly clear. During the ten-thousand-mile voyage, he has seen so many landscapes and experienced so many human affairs, and his wisdom is also increasing day by day, becoming more and more profound like a turtle.

"The Taino people have plenty of food, and the planting area of ​​cassava is easy to expand. During the slack season, their rich laborers have nothing to do. They might as well help the kingdom mine. Of course, we can take out some gems or cloth for trading , to increase their enthusiasm for labor. Similarly, by attacking the Siguayu or other plunderers, you can use the form of protection to demonstrate the kingdom's force! And if the headman in the Taino village witnesses it with his own eyes, he knows the power of the kingdom's warriors If you are fierce, you will naturally become awed and obedient!"

"Protector of the Taino, exercise of force in the form of protection, access to food and labor"

Hearing this, Priest Tomate nodded. This piece of advice coincides with him.

"Very good! Captain Chivaco, please continue!"

"The second identity of the Kingdom is to transport aphids. In other words, it is the organizer of trade among various ministries, establishing a market for transactions, providing traded goods, providing unique kingdom commodities, and carrying out trade among distant tribes. trading!"

"Through this journey, the kingdom's gemstone trade has been lucrative, and the trade of cloth, copperware and other goods has also been profitable. The production of various parts of Cuba is different. For example, Yanbin produces salt, The Lake Bird Department is rich in feathers, the Brown Bay Department produces wood, and the Golden Lake Department is located on the edge of a large copper mine, and the tobacco that is common in all Cuban departments is the currency purchased by Mayan merchants in large quantities!"

"The distances between the Cuban ministries are far away, and it is not easy to trade in canoes. Mayan merchants come here on their own initiative and often keep the price of tobacco extremely low."

Speaking of this, the old militiaman Chivaco gave the Mayan businessman Tikalo a hard look. Ticaro touched his divine head and smiled awkwardly.

"If the kingdom's longships can control the trade between Cuban ministries, between Cuba and the Maya, or even between Cuba and Haiti, even if it is only a part of the trade, the benefits we can obtain will be far more than enslaving a few Taino tribes! What's more, when the large iron ore and copper mines in the eastern part of Snakehead are mined and smelted by the kingdom, we will continue to produce expensive goods and continuously benefit from all the coastal tribes!"

"Huh? The organizer of maritime trade, trading with various ministries, gaining benefits?!"

Hearing this, for the first time, Priest Tomat showed surprise on his face. He didn't expect that Chivako could think of this. Undoubtedly, if the trade of the various ministries can be promoted, the kingdom will occupy an absolute dominant position and obtain nutrients for development from the "aphids" of the various ministries.

Even if it is just a boatload of gems, it is enough to make dozens of times the profit. And the alliance's tobacco trade is also more than ten times the huge profits. However, these maritime trades were not developed at this time. And the only trade is still in the hands of several coastal Mayan clan states. If you want to completely grab it, you must use force.

"Good! Great! Dear Captain Chivaco, do you have any other suggestions?"

"Well, the third identity."

Chivaco gritted his teeth and pulled some hair from his head. Then, he sorted out his thoughts and talked about it again.

"We can adjust the relationship between the 'Aphids' and become the arbitrators of the Taino tribes! When we have established our prestige through the show of force, we can take the initiative to accept the complaints of the ministries, mediate disputes between the ministries, and even within the tribe Even the simple Taino people still have troubles inside and outside the tribe, such as food distribution, land use, and property transactions."

"Especially the property transaction! When maritime trade expands, related disputes will definitely arise. And once the kingdom has the power to arbitrate, it will actually sit on the head of the ministries. Well, in the past Tara In the Kingdom of Scotia, only the nobles in the city can decide whether the villages outside the city can buy salt. Similarly, only the nobles can decide whether the water of a river is allocated to the upstream or downstream, Which village to irrigate”

"Become the arbiter of the Taino tribes, that is, the de facto ruler."

Hearing this, Priest Tomat's eyes flickered and he made a quick decision. In his opinion, the supreme arbiter among the ministries must naturally be the main **** priest of the kingdom! The teachings of the Kingdom will bind all ministries equally, and spread the majesty and glory of the Lord God!

"Well, as for the last identity, as an ant herding aphids."

Chivaco paused, took a deep look at Priest Tomat, and then said with a smile.

"The belief in the Lord God must be spread in the land of Cuba! The priests of the kingdom are naturally the disseminators of the light of the Lord God. And the priests of the kingdom, mastering the technology and divine power of planting, can make food abundant, proficient in medical treatment and herbal medicine, and be able to If the priests who save the sick can bring real benefits to the local tribe, it may be easier to spread the faith than using force to kill people at will!"

"Haha! The protector of the Taino people, the organizer of maritime trade, the arbitrator of the Taino tribes, and the disseminator of the light of the Lord God!"

After listening to Chivako's narration, Priest Tomat laughed out loud, very happy. So far, he has already formed a complete set of plans in his heart, which will surely allow the light of the Lord God to shine on the ignorant tribes on the sea! He stood up, grabbed the arm of the old militia Chihuaco, and praised sincerely.

"That's right! Captain Chivaco, what you said is really good! With your ability, you are enough to rule a state for the kingdom on Snake Island in Cuba! It's a pity that you can't stay here."

"Ah! Ah this."

Hearing that he was staying in Cuba, the old militiaman Chihuaco twitched, and his straight waist bent half in an instant. Given his age and body, if he stayed in Cuba for a few years, he might have to be buried here. He faltered and forced a smile.

"Where, where, it's all under the protection of the Lord God. I can only talk about some ordinary thoughts through my mouth. If we really want to do it, it depends on the respected priests. Praise the Lord God! God bless the kingdom!"

"Praise the Lord God! God bless the kingdom!"

Priest Tomat nodded, prayed devoutly for a while, and made up his mind. After a while, he blinked his eyes, approached the old militiaman Chivaco, and laughed in a low voice.

"Captain Chivaco, the suggestion you put forward is a great inspiration to me! For your sake, in the letter to His Highness, I will... And your previous proposal, give him a chance. I also"

The two lowered their voices and said a few words in a low voice. Chivako turned his head, looked at the puzzled Puap with a curious expression on his face, and sighed secretly.

"Okay! Then thank you! In fact, since he arrived in Cuba~lightnovelpub.net~ he has performed pretty well."

"Captain Chivaco, I'm only looking at your face."

Priest Tomat smiled and repeated it again. Afterwards, he glanced at Ti Kalo lightly, and said in a deep voice.

"As for the other one, I'll leave it to you! The charts, shipwrights, bee slaves, and hostages of the Kekemu family, please take them back to the kingdom and hand them over to His Highness Shen Qi!"

"Okay! I will try my best!"

Chivaco nodded solemnly. The two looked at each other and laughed, then closed their eyes together, prayed devoutly, and made a wish on the coast of Cuba, in front of the iron mine in Mayari.

"Praise the Lord God! May He bless us! May the voyage be smooth, and may everyone live long! And the glory of the Lord God!"

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