Carrying AK into Ming Dynasty

Chapter 725 Salt Trading
Gaoshan people?Several question marks popped up on Liu Hongjian's forehead, and it took him a long time to figure out that this might be the aborigines of Taiwan Island.

What did the natives want him for?Daming's army came here with almost no crime except for the Dutchman, so it should not be possible to cause conflicts and be approached by others.

But anyway, I was so worried that I couldn't sleep, and it didn't hurt to see him, so I asked Qin Gongming to bring someone over.

After a while, a young man in colorful coarse cloth came in. Niu Da Bangchui was a little worried, so he stopped the man at the door and searched him.

When Liu Hongjian walked in, he realized that the man's face was red and white with some drawing, his long hair was tied loosely behind his head, and there was a large string of animal teeth hanging around his neck.

It's just that the cuffs of the wide colorful robe only reached the elbows, and the apron that was worn underneath turned out to be similar to that of later generations. If it weren't for his tanned skin and thick muscles, Liu Hongjian would still be a local turtle from the urban-rural fringe.

"I, Basuo Mona, a member of the Taroko tribe, have met the Lord Daming." Basuo Mona did not resist, walked four or five steps away from Liu Hongjian after being searched and bowed.

The Taroko tribe is what the natives of Taiwan call themselves. In fact, there were no less than ten large indigenous tribes on Taiwan Island at this time. The languages ​​of these tribes were similar, but their folk customs were different. Because most of these indigenous people lived in groups in the mountains and forests, the Han people lived in groups. They are collectively referred to as the Gaoshan tribe, Qin Gongming explained to Liu Hongjian.

"You can speak Daming language? Not bad, tell me, what is your tribe looking for this king?"

Knowing how to speak Ming language would save trouble. He himself dislikes having an interpreter, and Liu Hongjian's tone is very polite. After all, since Taiwan was recovered, the natives on this island can be regarded as the people of Ming Dynasty.

If these natives ask for something from the imperial court, as a spokesperson, he is still willing to help within his ability, after all, to unite the family.

"Our patriarch hopes that the people of Ming Dynasty will continue to abide by the agreement." Basuo's Daming language was very blunt, almost saying every word.

"Oh? What agreement?" Liu Hongjian asked curiously.

"My lord, the Gaoshan people had an agreement with the Han people on this island. The Han people don't get close to the mountains, and the Gaoshan people don't disturb each other." Qin Gongming seemed to know more than Liu Hongjian, and explained.

As soon as Liu Hongjian heard it, he understood, what is the Han nationality best at?It must be farming. Farming requires reclamation. Hardworking Han people always like to plant more land when they can.

Reclaiming wasteland must cut down and burn forests, and when a forest is burned, the ashes are natural fertilizers.

The Gaoshan people are definitely not happy, they rely on the mountains and forests, and rely on the birds, beasts, insects and fish in the forest to survive.

This is a xenophobic nation, Liu Hongjian thought, but this is almost impossible. Even the leaders of the Miaojiang Tuzhai in the inland of the Ming Dynasty, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Shu must accept the canonization of the imperial court, otherwise they will be among the middle of the country. country yet?
Although the country is a bit small, with only a few thousand people, that's not enough. For the ethnic minorities, the greatest tolerance he can give is to respect their unique folk customs, but in general, they must accept the jurisdiction of the imperial court.

"The patriarch said that if you agree, we are willing to donate [-] deer, [-] wild boars, and [-] sheep every month." Seeing that Liu Hongjian was silent, Basuo reported the price negotiated by his own clan. , This is already a great sincerity for their Taroko people.

Liu Hongjian almost laughed out loud when he heard that, probably because the aborigines have been closed for too long, game is certainly fresh, but it can't be used as a price for negotiation.

If he wanted to eat wild game, Porochi of Chahar Khan could capture the prairie wolf for him, including tiger meat, bear paws, and leopard heads.

"Our patriarch is grateful to Daming's army for coming to attack the curly-haired people in Zeelandia, that's why we are willing to send so many livestock. If you agree, we are willing to send tribal warriors to help you."

Seeing Liu Hongjian's lack of interest, Basuo didn't seem to attach much importance to their sincerity. Apart from being annoyed, he wanted to fight for it again.

Liu Hongjian also felt that he had lost his composure, that courtesy is light and affectionate, even if you don't like other people's gifts, at least you shouldn't make fun of them.

"Curly-haired man, are you talking about the Dutch? Hehe, that's a unique name." Liu Hongjian said casually.

The Dutch are different from the Asians. Most of their hair is naturally curly. Even if they grow their hair very long, it is still curly.

"Wait a minute? Have you had contact with the Dutch?" Liu Hongjian was a little surprised.

"Our tribe has an agreement with the curly-haired people to exchange livestock for salt and rice every month." Basuo said truthfully.

"Then why are you willing to help me deal with them, and how can you help me?" Liu Hongjian felt that this Basso looked honest, but he was arrogant in his heart.

Even if he brought his fleet over, he couldn't do anything to Zhelan Zeling Fort. These natives have better archery skills and stronger strength. Could it be possible that they can still overthrow that damn castle?

"The Dutch were too much. Not only did they not abide by the agreement, they often had curly-haired soldiers enter the mountains to harass the tribe, and they also asked us to increase the number of livestock.

We have to send them excess livestock every few days, and the tribe has long been dissatisfied with them. As long as Daming agrees to our request, we are willing to open the gate of Zeelandia for you. "

When Basuo said this, he was not very arrogant, on the contrary, he seemed to be doing a little effort, which made Liu Hongjian immediately interested.

After some questioning, I found out that every seven or eight days, the Gaoshan people would enter the city through the side gate on the east side of Zeelandia City to exchange the prey they hunted for what they needed, and expressed that they were sure to help the Ming army open that gate. But the premise is that Ming's soldiers can capture the city.

Liu Hongjian was overjoyed when he heard the words. He didn't absolutely listen to the Gaoshan tribe's words, but the deal wasn't a loss, and even if he couldn't open it, he didn't lose anything.

"How about this, if your people can help the king take this Zelanzha, the king is the master, and the imperial court will give you free rice grains of [-] shi every month, and the Yanba imperial court can supply it for free. As for the Han people's land reclamation, it will be done How about discussing it later?"

If Zeelandzha can be taken down as soon as possible, so many worries will be reduced, so what if some favors are given?

At the same time, Liu Hongjian had calculated in his heart that more than 1 catties of grain was nothing more than a drop in the bucket for the imperial court, and the cost of salt was lower, but it could fundamentally dominate the group of natives.

As for the conflict between the Gaoshan people and the Han people in reclaiming wasteland, it is more about the need for the two to contact each other. The Han people need game, animal skins, and herbs in the mountains and forests, and the Gaoshan people need iron, needlework, and cloth. It is easy to form a win-win situation, isn't it the mutual market?

Moreover, the mutual market can also enhance the communication between the aborigines and the Han people. Maybe after a few years, these aborigines will be able to identify with the Han culture.

Basuo didn't reply after listening, but at the same time his hands were not idle, as if he was trying hard to calculate how much food a hundred shi was.

After quite a while, Basuo finally discovered to his delight that a hundred shi of rice could almost feed most of the clansmen.

In addition, rice is a food supplement for them, which means that their clansmen no longer have to go hungry, and there is also free salt...

"Do you mean what you say?" Basso asked very seriously.

"Presumptuous! This is His Highness the King of Anguo County of the Ming Dynasty. How could he break his trust with you because of such a trivial matter?" Liu Hongjian hadn't spoken yet, but Qin Gongming, the commander of Quanzhou, patted the table beside him.

Basuo was not intimidated by the one-armed Qin Gongming. He was in charge of the contact between the clan and outsiders, and he liked to pat the table when he saw too many Han people.

"Lord Daming, I need to discuss it with the elders of the Hui clan, but I personally think there is nothing wrong with it." Basso bowed and said firmly.

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