Chapter 636: Jin Lianqi made contact with compradors, but underestimated their greed.

Shanghai was bustling with activity, especially since the Rising Sun Empire had suffered a series of defeats and was unable to blockade the surrounding seas.

Furthermore, after Zhang Xian stabilized the South China Sea, two active fleets were able to continuously maintain port order.

This allowed some merchant ships from Southeast Asia to re-enter Shanghai's port, facilitating trade both domestically and internationally.