"Indeed, there are. They are also called Ah Xiang and Ah Fu Rong," Minister Cao answered personally once again.
He wasn't a doctor, but he was present at several trade negotiations with foreign countries over the years, so he had a relatively good understanding of the situation.
Upon hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo's heart skipped a beat. It really was that thing! Now she could confirm it without logging into her computer in her space.
The foreign delegation sitting opposite them naturally heard the conversation. After the interpreter translated it for them, the envoy smiled. The price of this item absolutely could not be lower than in previous years, and in fact, the price would be increased.
Because he knew that this was something Fengliang Kingdom desperately wanted, something they would buy even if the price increased every year.
The envoy said, "Starting this year, the quantity of opium supplied to your country can be doubled, but the price will also be doubled." After saying that, he looked at Hong Xiaoduo with a smug look and said, "You are celebrating too soon. What our country lost in the previous items can be made up for with just opium."
Upon hearing the other party speak again, everyone in the Ministry of Revenue looked at Hong Xiaoduo, waiting for her to translate what the other party had said.
Hong Xiaoduo snapped out of her daze, translated it once, and as soon as she finished speaking, she heard the officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Rites express their joy, but also their helplessness.
Clearly, they were pleased that the poppy country had agreed to double the quantity, but disappointed that the price would also double. They realized that the reason the price increase was so outrageous was simply because the other party hadn't gained any advantage in the previous items, so they were trying to make up for it here.
At this moment, only the Emperor, Kaiyang, and Tan Jijiu noticed that Hong Xiaoduo's expression was somewhat unusual.
Tan Jijiu thought to himself, "He's still just a young kid. He only cares about immediate gains and doesn't consider the consequences. The foreign delegation is determined to win. Let's see how this kid handles it..."
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