Xinshun 1730

Chapter 589
Without these two legs, the emperor probably chose to close in Sunda and Malacca after going to Nanyang.

If the treasury and internal funds want money, closing the door to monopolize and opening up trade is the easiest to control.Selling goods in Malacca is convenient to prevent smuggling, and the emperor can monopolize the trade of spices, tea, and porcelain.

At least tens of millions of taels of income will be added to the national treasury and internal funds a year, and Dashun's annual income can increase from 3000 million to 5000 million.

In this point of view, Liu Yu and the emperor have great differences.

Of course, before Nanyang was captured, the two traveled together.But once the moment of really crossing Malacca, differences will be inevitable.

These two legs are necessary for Dashun to cross Malacca.

Liu Yu made it clear that he was going in a direction that the Dutch could not agree to.

If there is a sober person in the Netherlands who knows what the times have changed and really agrees, he will open his mouth and make another condition that the Dutch would never agree to.

But according to Liu Yu's observation, the Netherlands lacks sober people at this time.

The significance of VOC to the Netherlands at this time can be compared to that of Samsung and Hyundai in South Korea, and the core of VOC is in Nanyang, which is too close to Guangzhou and too far from Amsterdam.

It was like two people playing against each other. Holland took off his pants first, lay down on the flat ground, and sent the most fragile thing underneath to Dashun's palm to pinch.In this way, the mouth is still not clean and the cowhide is coaxing.

People who are more sober can understand the current situation, but in this situation, whether it is the Governor of Java or the 17-member gentleman group, they still have the arrogance of the golden age.

Think about it too.

The smartest ones are busy fighting for provincial autonomy and lowering inheritance tax and progressive taxation; the second smartest ones are thinking about cashing out in the stock market, speculating on finance, and relying on relationships to get the tax-contracting rights of the seven provinces; the second is thinking about intrigue and making money in the colonies Fast money.

The country's elite are busy with this, and indeed no one thinks about the future of the Netherlands.

Liu Yuxin said that the main household is poor and the rich live in it, the people who farm and fight are poor, and the people who do not work for the benefit, see the great benefit and don't go, and hear the disaster and don't prepare.This Dutch country is about to end.

Anyway, Liu Yu felt that if he was the governor of Batavia, or one of the 17 gentlemen, what he was thinking at this time was neither resistance nor writing letters for help, but to actively cooperate and give up benefits, and there was still a basis for cooperation between the two sides.

However, looking at this posture, the Dutch find even the most basic "equal diplomacy and reciprocal tariffs" such a thing as inconceivable.

The problem is that the eggs of the Netherlands are now in Dashun's hands. Dashun is not a weakling like the Matalan Sultanate. Is this the arrogance of being a world hegemon?
Valkneer and the others were astonished at Liu Yu's "disrespectful" request, and were astonished. They felt that Liu Yu was crazy, how could he have such a whimsical idea.

Strip off trade with China?Bilateral tariff agreement?Really... Unless the company's shareholders are crazy, it is impossible to agree.

However, in terms of words, there is nothing to do.

Air-to-air diplomacy and international law are indeed no match for Liu Yu, because everything Liu Yu says is "reasonable".

It is morally reasonable for Amsterdam to impose the same tax rate on Chinese merchant ships as Songjiang Customs charges Dutch merchant ships.

"Lord Marquis, you should reconsider this matter. If the trade between the two countries is cut off, at least in a short period of time, it will be a loss to your country."

Liu Yu said indifferently: "First of all, I neither grow tea nor open a kiln, so it's none of my business? Secondly, someone will make up for the loss in a short period of time. The British say that your Zeeland Chamber of Commerce is Tea smugglers, do you think the market you vacated will be too much for the British to eat?"

"What the British said is not true, is it? Will the Zeeland Provincial Chamber of Commerce not smuggle?"

It was the "slander and rumors" of the "British" again. This time, the Dutch present also had no strength to refute. They all lowered their heads, thinking that they should be silent at this time, and the more they talked, the dirtier they would be.

Liu Yu stretched out his index finger and nodded his head.

"Everyone, be sober and think about it. The times have changed, so don't be like those seventeen idiots who can't see the situation clearly."

"Well, I guess you won't be able to come up with any regulations for a while. Our meeting is temporarily suspended. I will come back in seven days."

"At that time, besides this matter, I want another thing."

"Clear and detailed, the resettlement plan for the Tang immigrants to Ceylon. Including treatment, contract period, distribution, autonomy rights, immigration batches, and mortality indicators, these things must be clear and clear, and it is also convenient for us to send people to supervise the implementation. "

Looking at the group of Dutch people with a warm smile, he finally said: "I'm not someone who talks empty words and benevolence. I also know that immigration is not easy, some conditions are relatively harsh, and the death rate may even be as high as [-]%. I can understand this. .But, it has to be written clearly. Is that okay?"

The last sentence can be regarded as making the Dutch feel full of sincerity. Some people who have dealt with Dashun officials in Guangzhou have finally met someone who doesn't talk so much about benevolence and righteousness.

Immigrants to Ceylon will definitely die a lot of people. Although the [-]% mortality rate is still a bit low, it can still be achieved with hard work.

After saying this, Valkner felt relieved. It seemed that Liu Yu had no intention of going alone.

"Okay, Lord Marquis, since you said so, let's talk about it in seven days. We will definitely give you a detailed resettlement plan, and we will also give you information on 'separation of trade with China' or the choice of 'exploration and cooperation'." Opinion on trade'."

"I have arranged for someone to prepare a dinner, please appreciate it."

Liu Yu laughed, waved his hands and said, "I'm not used to Dutch food. You should focus your limited energy on big things. My time is very tight."

"If after seven days, we can reach a happy agreement, of course I would be happy to have a good drink with you. Now, let's say goodbye."

They got up and left without stopping. A group of Dutch people got up and sent Liu Yu and others away like a plague god.

After watching Liu Yu's carriage disappear into the street, the group of people returned to the Governor's Mansion and discussed Liu Yu's request.

Batavia has already made a plan for emigrating to Ceylon.

It's just that Liu Yu's attitude needs to be considered unknown before, and if Liu Yu doesn't understand the mortality rate of tropical immigrants at all, he has to forge some terms.

But now that Liu Yu said that, he could tell the truth clearly.The treatment must not be too good, and it is better than Tamil slaves.

If this matter is not mentioned, the divestiture of trade with China has become a matter to be discussed by everyone.

Naturally avoiding the "5.00%" annuity income promised by Liu Yu, so that everyone pretends to be rational rather than self-interested.

Valkner also knew that everyone was waiting for him to show an attitude first, but he just shook his head and said: "Gentlemen, this is a difficult opponent. We are powerless to deal with it, so we should send him away as soon as possible, let him and Go talk to the board, the people from the Interprovincial Conference."

"We just need to express our views on this matter objectively, fairly and disinterestedly."

"From an objective, fair, and non-self-interested perspective, as well as our understanding of China in Batavia, this matter is favorable."

The Governor said it was beneficial, that is, he supported the divestiture of the China business.The annual annuity income of 5.00% equity is much better than the meager salary of the staff.

And the governor also said that this is out of reason, not self-interest.

Seeing that everyone present was getting excited, Valknir immediately poured a basin of cold water.

"But, gentlemen, don't expect anything in the matter."

"This will not be allowed to happen between the chambers of commerce in Zeeland, Amsterdam, Rotterdam."

"The company is a complete system. The funds, profits, and important cash repatriation of trade with China are a link in the rest of the trade."

"It's impossible for a company to divest the most promising business and leave the declining business that must spend a lot of money to maintain."

"For example, the garrison in Batavia maintains the monopoly of spices. Part of the cost of the garrison is drawn from the profits from the trade with China."

"So, gentlemen, as a giant company, take away the most dynamic and promising part and reorganize it, what about the remaining unprofitable or even money-losing businesses?"

Valkner used a somewhat vulgar metaphor.

"It's like a family with many daughters. There are the most beautiful daughters who don't have to worry about getting married and get a huge dowry gift; there are also the ugliest daughters who not only don't have a dowry gift, but may have to accompany them with extremely valuable gifts. dowry."

"As long as the family is not disintegrated, all the daughters can be married off. But if the most beautiful daughter is stripped off, what should we do with the remaining ugly sisters?"

"Gentlemen, you should be very clear about the importance of trade with China. The trade with Japan, which is far less important than trade with China, has caused major problems in the company's capital flow. In any case, it is impossible for the company to allow this proposed."

"Of course, the final decision can only be made by the board of directors and the federal provincial meeting. I am just expressing my opinion here and reminding gentlemen not to have too much hope for this."

"As for the reciprocal trade requested by Liu Yu, I can tell you clearly that this matter is absolutely impossible. Because this matter violates the monopoly rights of the East India Company, it means the disintegration of the company."

"Everything in the company is based on monopoly power."

"So, personally, I support exploration and cooperation trade. If you don't accept the humiliating 'tributary grant trade', then this matter is likely to cause diplomatic disputes."

The fire in the hearts of everyone in the council was extinguished.

They support Batavia as a transshipment port, but they do not support the official disembarkation of Dashun for transshipment.

There is no way to blackmail the exploration and cooperation trade.It can only be said that it is beneficial to the Chinese citizens of Batavia who run hotels, sell vegetables, and run restaurants, but it does not benefit the upper class like them.

You can neither smuggle, bring private goods, nor blackmail. It is far more attractive than the 5.00% equity annuity that strips off trade with China.

In the midst of disappointment, everyone wanted to say something, but Valknir signaled that everyone could disband.

"Gentlemen, I suggest that you carefully revise Ceylon's immigration plan. Our opponent has terrible eyes, please don't try to deceive him."

After the rest of the people left, Prips, who had previously gone to the capital to negotiate and presided over the trade with China, turned away the rest of them, leaving only Valknir, and the two wanted to have a private talk.

"Mr. Governor, even if you accept the prospecting trade, I think if Liu Yu's goal is reciprocal trade, this matter will not be successful."

"You don't understand the concept of China's Celestial Dynasty."

"You have to know that in Dashun, they called the lion sent by Alfonso VI as a 'tribute', and Macau also acquiesced to all of this; but in fact, in Europe, for the sake of national dignity, the Portuguese said Diplomatic gift."

"Liu Yu definitely understands the difference between tribute and diplomacy, and he will definitely make it clear in Amsterdam. At that time, the patriotism of the Netherlands will definitely not accept the term 'research and cooperation trade'. This is related to The dignity of the nation, the honor of the country."

"In order to allow trade, we also went to the capital in the name of paying tribute. However, we all understand that no one will tell the truth to the citizens of the Netherlands. If this rotten scar is directly pointed out by Liu Yu, then in fact, The exploration and cooperation trade will definitely be rejected by the federal provincial meeting."

"But I heard what Liu Yu said, either reciprocal diplomacy, equal tariffs; or unequal diplomacy, accepting the name of tribute."

"He will not allow us to gain reputation and profit again."

"On this point, I can assure you that he is definitely not a person who will suffer. This is not because he beat our mission in Tianjin, so that I have prejudice."

Phillips, who has a much deeper understanding of China and Liu Yu than Valkner, knows very well in his heart that trade at this time is unequal at the diplomatic level.Dashun demands reciprocal tariffs, which is equal diplomacy.

But now the Netherlands, and even the whole of Europe, is a kind of "natural hooligan mentality" towards the countries east of the Cape of Good Hope: I can ask you to open the country, but I don't allow you to come to our country to sell goods, only our east. Indian company monopoly.

This kind of mentality and this kind of method have always been invincible, so that it has become a matter of course, as it should be.

However, once encountering an outlier like Dashun, problems will arise.

One is the natural hooligan mentality; the other is the pride and self-confidence of the kingdom of heaven.

Phillips had been to the Forbidden City to attend the banquet, and he had truly seen the visible pride of the Kingdom of Heaven.

As for Liu Yu, he left a very frightening impression on him. This is a person who cannot suffer.Will the Dutch be allowed to have both face and face?

Valkneer thought for a while, and thought that Phillips and Liu Yu had been in contact for a longer time, and asked: "So, what do you mean: we can only suggest to the board of directors that we accept the proposal of exploration and cooperation in private, instead of Everyone who made this incident known?"

However, Phillips pointedly pointed out that this will not work.

"Mr. Governor, if equal diplomacy cannot be reached, do you think Liu Yu will choose to leave it at that?"

"Before, Chinese officials only maintained the appearance of the celestial dynasty internally; but Liu Yu, in the absence of real benefits, would let Europe understand the difference between tribute and diplomacy."

"The initiative of this matter is in his hands. The board of directors can deal with it in a low-key manner, but how can Liu Yu's mouth be blocked and let him also keep a low profile?"

"As an aristocrat of the Celestial Dynasty, will Liu Yu accept that the Celestial Dynasty needs less face and less face? I have been in contact with him, and he also wants face, but he doesn't think that the face of the Celestial Dynasty is meaningful within the Celestial Dynasty."

"I worry……"

He glanced at the Governor, who was already feeling overwhelmed, and expressed his biggest worry.

(End of this chapter)