Xinshun 1730

Chapter 588 The Other Leg
It was seriously suspected that the Chinese rebel army in the mountainous area south of Batavia was funded by the British.

Now that Liu Yu brought up this matter again, his previous judgment was confirmed, and he couldn't help but panic even more.

Originally, the reputation of the Dutch in China was quite bad. There were not only previous grievances of aggression and occupation, but also the anti-Dutch propaganda of Catholic missionaries in the Forbidden City after the Diyejia and the solar eclipse gambling head incident. Now the British have followed the court Picking up flowers in the evening...

Valknier thought, is your British butt clean?
"Master Marquis, there is something else hidden about this matter. Your country often says that if you listen to both, you will be clear, and if you believe too much, you will be dark. At the beginning, the British broke their trust and hired Japanese wandering samurai in Southeast Asia to assassinate our governor in Ambon. We just Just to quell the riots."

"And the hijacking of your country's merchant ships in the first year of Tianqi was also the idea of ​​the United Kingdom. At the beginning, our combined fleet had a total of ten ships, five of which were from the United Kingdom. And the commander of the combined fleet is still a British, Robert Adams."

"We have evidence. The meeting was held in Batavia at that time, and Batavia has a copy of the original document."

"Actually, Britain has been instigating war against China and breaking Macau's trade monopoly. If the alliance hadn't collapsed after the Ambon incident in the third year of the Apocalypse, the British would have taken Zhoushan directly."

"We have a detailed copy of the "British-Dutch East India Mutual Defense Treaty" in the 48th year of Wanli, and the "Mutual Defense Plan" formulated in the first year of Taichang. Who proposed the plan to hijack your country's merchant ships and attack Macau? , at a glance."

"Please don't listen to the one-sided words of the British. In fact, they are the most vicious pirates and shameless betrayers on this sea."

Dog bites dog, a mouthful of hair.

Liu Yu was quite satisfied with this answer, at least Dashun's development path in the past few years was correct.Otherwise, in today's incident, the Dutch would say confidently: You are closed to the outside world, and the attack on you is to bring you civilization and free trade.

I dare not say that now, so naturally I bit each other, biting my hair.

Liu Yu was afraid that the bitten hairs would not be enough, so he put on a gesture and said, "Do you have a copy of this document?"

"Yes! Yes! Quickly, go and find the archived copy of that year's meeting. Go!"

Hastily asked someone to look through the old documents from 100 years ago, Liu Yu nodded and said: "If this is the case, the British seem not very trustworthy. Their attitude in Lingdingyang is quite arrogant, and I feel quite uncomfortable .Could it be that you are all the same? The reason why France, Prussia and other countries have not committed any acts of occupation is because they are unwilling or lack of strength?"

This made Valknir really unable to answer.

To say no is to speak favorably of France.Although the British are hateful, France is not a good bird.

To say yes is to say that it is true that we are all a bunch of barbarians.

After a long time, Liu Yu snorted and said: "My colleagues in the capital have heard a lot of what you Dutch people have done this year. I hate it very much, so I don't need to mention it. Now the household government People also hate you a lot."

"Someone... Of course, I want to protect the safety and privacy of the speaker, so I can't tell you who he is. We are told that when the Dutch like to pretend to trade and pretend to be an alliance, they suddenly raid the port, enter the port, and exterminate Its navy. It is even very likely to directly attack the port near the capital."

"This has forced the household government to allocate millions of taels of treasury silver to build turrets, chains, and coastal defense heavy artillery for the naval base."

"I think you should know how the household government, or the Ministry of Finance, feels about spending money."

"Some people in the court also suggested that the Dutch are so shameless. Songjiang is a place where the imperial court pays a lot of taxes. The Dutch must not be allowed to trade here, in order to prevent surprise attacks and corrupt the south of the Yangtze River, and the world will be in danger."

"That's why someone proposed to set up a Spanish-style official fleet trade, drive away the Dutch, let the imperial court dominate the trading rights, and conduct [exploration and cooperation trade] in Batavia."

All the Dutch people present were about to dig the graves of the British in their hearts. Even though they didn't understand the political rules of Dashun, they knew that there were two departments that should not be provoked by the governments of various countries.

One is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

One, is the Ministry of Finance.

In their eyes, Liu Yu was almost a gray-clothed bishop behind the scenes of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the impression was already quite bad.

Now even Dashun's Ministry of Finance has been offended, which is really a big deal.

What is the attitude of the Ministry of Finance to spending money?How could these people not know?
Because of the reputation of the Dutch for sneak attacks, the Ministry of Finance of Dashun spent an extra million taels of silver to repair the fort and the defense of the military port.

So, who would say these things?
There could be no one but the Brit.

"Coward, scumbag!"

He scolded the British guy dozens of times in his heart, and a blueprint for a "British plan" that was more imaginative than Liu Yu's deliberate instigation emerged in Valkneer's mind.

I thought, yes, the British sent battleships to Southeast Asia with the intention of occupying the Philippines.At the same time, it slandered our image in China, so that Sino-Dutch trade became a model of exploration and cooperation trade, while the United Kingdom tried to gain a foothold in the Philippines and monopolize direct trade with China.

Obviously, due to the situation in Europe, the United Kingdom will not directly declare war on the Netherlands, and will definitely use this shameless little method.The thugs who supported the Chinese in Batavia tried to use the power of the locals to overthrow our rule. This is the consistent practice of the British.

Moreover, according to what Liu Yu said, the slander from the "British" was exactly what Dashun was most worried about.The Jiangnan area is the financial center of Dashun, the starting point of the canal, and an important channel connecting the north and the south.

What if the Netherlands, which "likes sneak attacks and has a history of betraying alliances, massacres, and invading Chinese territory," freely enters and exits ports there and conducts trade on the shore.
At this time, there is not so much political correctness, and the "conviction" has always been discriminatory.

The problem is that the Dutch developed too early, so that at this time the only "criminal record" that cannot be cleaned up is the Netherlands.Zhoushan, Penghu, Taiwan, this matter is really unforgettable.

The previous convictions of the Portuguese in Macau have been basically wiped out through admitting mistakes, kneeling down, and Hexiang, as well as the subsequent solar eclipse, astronomical and calendar events, paying tribute to the lion, and acquiescing that the governor is a subordinate of the county government.

The Dutch past is still vivid, and there was almost a large-scale Chinese uprising, and even forced Dashun to "receive Chinese immigrants back to Fujian. If you don't accept them, then we will massacre, and the fault will be on you." Self-confident diplomacy.Now the Dutch wanted to come, but they didn't take into account the loss of the emperor's face, so that the emperor had to pay the poll tax with money from internal funds.

In terms of exploration and cooperation trade, it is true that Dashun has completely grasped the initiative in trade.

At that time, Dashun may have to accept some "unreasonable" conditions, such as allowing the Chinese to have equal rights, etc.

This broke the good vision of the local Dutch for Batavia's transit trade.What if... What if Dashun forces the Netherlands not to collect Chinese poll tax?
And if the official ships of Dashun come here every year, the local Chinese will look at the ships of Dashun all day long, and I am afraid that the fear and recognition of Batavia will be reduced, which is unacceptable anyway.

It is useless to scold the British no matter how much you can now, you can only refuse this matter as much as possible.

Things were already complicated enough. Dashun's war against Japan led to the severance of trade between Japan and the Netherlands, and Batavia's cash was in a serious crisis.If Dashun gets the initiative to trade again, it will be even uglier.

The members of the council were ecstatic at first, thinking that the model was this: Dashun was not an official trade, but private ships coming to Batavia.In this way, the status of Batavia's transshipment port can be guaranteed, and at the same time, as before, the merchants of Dashun can be forced to lower their prices by means of arresting ships and inspections.

There is no way for small private capital to fight against the East India Company.I could only smash my teeth and swallow it in my stomach.

But it would be completely different if Dashun's official organization of exploration and cooperation trade ended directly.

Detaining Dashun's official ship in the name of inspection to delay the time for payment?Forcing Dashun's official ship to reduce the price?Is this because the Ostend tea incident did not pay enough money?Or do you think that the martial spirit of the Netherlands can allow armed merchant ships to challenge battleships alone?
"Master Marquis, is there no other solution to this matter?"

"Yes, didn't I say it before? Diplomacy is equal. If you don't want to be gifted by the emperor for exploration and trade, then you should do diplomacy on an equal basis and negotiate tariffs. Sign a memorandum of understanding and cancel everything before. Dashun's merchant ship is headed to Amsterdam." Trade, enjoy the same tariffs as Dutch ships in Songjiang. Isn’t this too much?”

Valknir thought to himself, isn't this nonsense?This is of course impossible.

Why let your cargo ship sell goods in Amsterdam?Why are you allowed to enjoy the same tariff treatment as the Dutch ship at Songjiang Customs?

"Master Marquis, I think your thoughts are lacking in sincerity. You are saying that either the exploration and cooperation trade will be carried out in Batavia, or the merchant ships of Dashun can also sell goods in Amsterdam. Apart from this, there is no third choice. ,yes?"

Liu Yu asked back: "Why do you say that my ideas are lacking in sincerity? Your ship can come to Songjiang to sell goods, but our ship can't go to Amsterdam to sell goods?"

"Master Marquis, please don't mess around. You don't know that the East India Company has the monopoly right to the east of the Cape of Good Hope. That is to say, the trade goods sold in the Netherlands and east of the Cape of Good Hope can only be sold by the East India Company. Franchise."

Liu Yu stood up with a grim expression.

"That is to say, Dutch law governs Chinese ships. Right?"

"The Netherlands can sell goods in China, but China can't sell goods in the Netherlands, otherwise it's just nonsense. Right?"

"The Monopoly Act of the Dutch Parliament is higher than the Chinese Emperor's Encouragement of Encouraging Maritime Merchants. Is this what it means?"

Valknir also knew about this matter, if it was a serious diplomatic insult, he hurriedly said: "No, no, no, Mr. Marquis, I didn't mean that. I mean, you are telling me here, It is useless, it requires the permission of the Congress. We are only a company authorized by the Congress, if the Congress allows your country’s ships to sell in the Netherlands...we can only abide by the regulations.”

"Whether it's a joint venture trade or a free trade tariff agreement, it's not up to us in Batavia. Aren't you going to Europa? You can go there and talk."

Saying so, but thinking of sending this plague god away as soon as possible.

Allow Chinese ships to trade in Amsterdam?Ha, what is the East India Company?Monopoly right in name only?How traitorous would Congress have to be to agree?

There may be many conflicts between Europe, but in this matter, at least Britain and the Netherlands will not let go and are united.If you go around Europe, you will find that you have nothing to do, and everyone opposes it, so what can you do?You can't choose to close the country and cut off trade for the sake of free and equal trade, right?
However, Liu Yu's subsequent words gave Valkner a blow in the head.

"Of course I know that you can't make such a decision, and you don't have the right to decide. Of course I also know that this kind of matter will go to Europa to discuss with your Congress and the board of directors."

"However, this matter requires your cooperation. The people on the board of directors are a bunch of idiots. If they weren't idiots, they wouldn't have the stupid idea of ​​capturing Penghu and trying to trade in the previous Tianqi years; and there would be no disorderly expansion of sugar trade. The conditions that led to the sugar crisis."

"These idiots don't understand Dashun's situation at all, and they don't understand what Nanyang is like. They squat [-] miles away and formulate policies based on speculation."

"So, I need you to write a detailed report and attach your opinions, lest those idiots on the board of directors use 'need feedback from Batavia' as an excuse to play delaying tactics with me. I am in Europe. Can't wait two years."

"My request is simple."

"Reorganize the East India Company, spin off its business with China, and establish a China Trading Company. In the new offering, Dashun must control 50.00% of the equity. Eighteen kinds of Chinese trade products will be added to the company's monopoly privileges."

"The East India Company's trade business in India and Southeast Asia, such as spices, remains unchanged. Dashun will not get involved in this trade."

"Eighteen kinds of trade products, such as tea, rhubarb, porcelain, and silk, belong to the China Trading Company. Otherwise, I will approach those in Amsterdam who oppose the monopoly of the East India Company and reach a cooperation with them. You know Yes, many Dutch people are not against monopoly, but they are against not being a major shareholder of monopoly companies.”

"Of course, I can guarantee that 5.00% of the equity proceeds will be taken out, and you will hold the shares privately. You only need...you write a report with a clear head and let those idiots on the company's board of directors understand the situation."

"Or, out of your honor and loyalty to the motherland, you can choose to give up the 5.00% equity income annuity, but write this report with conscience."

With a smile on his face, Liu Yu knew that it was impossible for the Netherlands to agree to the divestiture of trade with China.

But he will take this opportunity to make a big splash in Amsterdam and contact those local anti-monopoly factions in the Netherlands who have never gotten into the car and are dissatisfied with the East India Company.

When he returns, the Dutch who are against the East India Company and the House of Orange will soon witness the fall of the Netherlands and the bankruptcy of the East India Company.

Then they will denounce why they did not agree to Dashun's conditions in the first place. A massive anti-Orange and anti-old system movement should be inevitable.

With a large amount of funds that had nowhere to go after the bankruptcy of the old East India Company, Liu Yu's intentional campaign conditions this time became a new hope.

And this will be the foundation for the conclusion of the contract with the Netherlands after going to Nanyang.

The Dutch East India Company was destroyed, but its market, contacts, and smuggling channels are still there.

Or, have nothing, and swear to avenge this.Dutch youths donated all their property, let their wives go to Britain and France to be chickens, and built ships with their mouths and legs to make money. Fighting the 70.00% fleet voyage mortality rate at this time, they reached the mouth of the Dagu River and stained Bohai Bay with blood.

Or, you can still eat half, and everyone earns pounds and Mexican silver dollars together.

It is not clear who will choose the former, but capital will definitely choose the latter.

The old company should die, and the new company should be established, becoming another leg of Dashun's smuggling in Europe.

A completely frightened, neutral leg that can only do its best to cooperate with Dashun and engage in smuggling.The Swedish leg is still a bit thin.

(End of this chapter)