Carrying AK into Ming Dynasty

Chapter 924 Treaty of Malacca between China and Europe
On September [-]th of the third year of Taishun, representatives of eleven countries signed the famous "China-Europe Malacca Treaty" on the battleship Invincible in the port of Malacca. The content of the treaty is as follows:

First, the European countries recognize that the port of Malacca belongs to Ming Dynasty, and all countries respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity;
Second, the Ming Dynasty Navy is not allowed to enter the Atlantic Ocean because of Dutch affairs, and the European countries will pay Daming a total of 380 million taels of silver in compensation within three days from now on;

Third, the tax collection of Malacca Port in the Ming Empire must follow the old rules, and tax increases are not allowed at will;
Fourth, the European countries need to attack and dismember the Netherlands within two years, and its joint governance of Orange should be handed over to the Ming Empire;
Fifth, all trade in the Ming Empire, including silk, tea, and porcelain, must abide by the principle of fair trade, and the Ming Empire must not transfer trade rights to one or more countries.

The treaty was in eleven copies, with Liu Hongjian affixing his own princely seal, and the others affixing their respective governor's seals.

Except for the last clause, which was seriously protested by large and small Francophone countries, all countries have no objection to the content of the treaty.

However, the protests from the big and small frangipani were very weak. As the party concerned, Liu Hongjian naturally did not want to hand over the hard currency of Daming Maritime Trade to only one or two countries. Only with competition can there be higher profits.

That night, the Daming Navy impatiently entered the city of Malacca, and the port of Malacca was overwhelmed with boats and water could not get through.

While preparing for the dinner of the governors of various countries, Liu Hongjian ordered the imperial guards to take over the defense of Malacca City. He worked until midnight before he put down the stone in his heart.

The next day, Liu Hongjian took Qi Yuangong, Zheng Sen and others to the top of the city wall of Malacca. It was late autumn, and he looked down from the city wall of Malacca.

Although the buildings in the city are not tall, there are many shops and the crowds are bustling.

Malacca City was a wealthy kingdom more than 100 years ago, and it was one of the many vassal states of Ming Dynasty in the middle and early Ming Dynasty. It was called Mancijia, and it was a world-famous port and economic and trade center.

Because of its location in the center of navigation and trade, as well as a good deep-water port, it goes east to the resource-rich Ming Empire, and west to India, the Arab world, and European countries, making Malacca not only a prosperous commercial center, but also an east-west hub. It is a place where various cultures meet and communicate with each other.

In fact, the decline of the Malacca Dynasty had a very important relationship with the Ming Empire. At that time, the Portuguese coveted this piece of land flowing with gold and sent a fleet to attack Malacca.

At this time, the Ming court during the reign of Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty chose to ban the sea, which made the news that the city of Malacca was breached known to the Ming Dynasty only 11 years later.

But at this time, the Ming Empire turned from prosperity to decline, and there was no time to take care of the safety of a small dependent country. In addition, the entire court did not pay attention to the sea at that time, so the court actually detained the Portuguese envoys who came to pay tribute, and threatened them with their envoys The Portuguese colonists withdrew from the Kingdom of Malacca, and laughed out loud.

Ming Wuzong is Zhu Houzhao, the famous Zhengde Emperor of the Ming Empire.

As a vassal state of the Ming Empire, the Malacca Kingdom actually guarded the southern gate for the Ming Empire. During the heyday of the Ming Empire, two-thirds of the vassal states were in Nanyang.

The loss of Malacca's Daming opened the sea gate at the southernmost tip of the empire, and it could no longer stop the western colonists from coming east.

It was not until more than 100 years later that Liu Hongjian led the Daming Navy and took it back again. With the port of Malacca as a springboard, the navy of the Ming Empire could have the ability to reach the Atlantic Ocean. Only those who understand ocean trade understand the significance of this. .

At this time, most of the Malacca city were Malays. Besides, there were also a large number of Chinese and Portuguese. However, the Portuguese could no longer be arrogant. Many Europeans were urgently dumping supplies. Fortunately, Withdrew from the city after three days.

The city of Malacca was built near the sea, and outside the city was the huge port of Malacca, and the port was even more hectic. Apart from the retreat of warships from other countries, the Europas actually had the idea of ​​building a fort.

Most of the Melaka forts were built by the Great Francine Kingdom, and they wanted to dismantle all the artillery of the forts on the grounds of their own assets.

On the contrary, Liu Hongjian was very magnanimous. The intention of the Europeans could be seen by any Han Chinese. This was to weaken the defense of Malacca Port.

But still the same sentence, the Lord doesn't care at all. Daming has a more advanced howitzer, so he doesn't like Europa's solid iron bullets. Even if the Europa people don't take the artillery away, he may have to rebuild the fort.

Compared with Batavia and Luzon, the port city of Malacca is of great significance to the Ming Dynasty. Liu Hongjian even plans to build a permanent naval base here.

"My lord, Prussia has sent a shipment of silver coins, but the weight seems to be wrong. It seems to be more than 7 catties!" Qi Laosan came over carelessly, as if he wanted to ask for credit.

According to the Supplementary Treaty of the Sino-European Malacca Treaty, the amount of compensation that Prussia needs to give to Daming is 80 taels, and 80 taels converted into Daming's unit of measurement is 2 catties, but now there are more than [-] catties more.

"Does the third child think we have made money?" Liu Hongjian put down the binoculars and said with a chuckle.

"Then we designated it as a profit! This is an extra 2 catties!" Qi Laosan said indifferently.

"What does Yuan Gong think?" Liu Hongjian didn't answer, but asked the boss of the Qi family.

"Returning to the lord, there is no reason for the people of Europa to pay more taels of silver. I think that the silver content of this silver coin must not be 100% silver."

"Haha! Did you see that, third child, you have to learn from your elder brother, don't just focus on eating wine and meat!" Liu Hongjian admonished.

Prussia was the most powerful German Federal Kingdom before the unification of Germany. Its nation was famous for its rigorousness. Liu Hongjian did not think that the Prussians dared to violate the treaty the next day under the constraints of the treaty. Therefore, the silver content of this batch of silver coins must not be high. It will exceed [-] jin, and it will need secondary refining.

"Ma De, these white devils dare to lie to me!" Qi Laosan heard that instead of taking advantage of him, he actually suffered a disadvantage, and began to curse in a moment of anger.

"My third son, you have been in the Beiyang Navy for two or three years, how do you feel?" Liu Hongjian ignored Prussia's petty gesture, but changed the subject instead.

"Feeling? We don't feel anything. We can eat and drink, and it smells good." Qi Laosan also saw that Liu Hongjian's words were very serious, so he answered Liu Hongjian's question very seriously.

"Third brother! The lord is asking you something, be serious!" Qi Yuangong saw the brother's behavior, and immediately reprimanded him severely.

When Qi Laosan heard it, he felt very aggrieved, and thought that he was not serious, and the prince didn't ask us how we felt.

"Hey, Yuan Gong, don't be so strict. This king is just asking casually. You three brothers have contributed a lot to the development and growth of the Beiyang Navy. It is only the beginning of Daming's ocean journey. We can't take it lightly! "Liu Hongjian suddenly said meaningfully.

"Now we have given up drinking, and we don't play poker anymore. We have also learned seven or eight points of the art of war that our elder brother teaches us every day, and we have a general understanding of the theory of the supply of goods from our second brother.

I just think, we don’t need these things, do we? "Qi Lao San didn't know whether it was depression or something, and his mood suddenly became very unbeautiful.

"Do you think there is no use for it?" Liu Hongjian added.

"We are not as good at writing as the prince, hehe." Qi Laosan scratched his head again to express that he was told what was on his mind.

"My lord now has an errand that will make you useful, but I don't know if you have the confidence to do it well. Well, that's all, I should think about it again." Liu Hongjian shook his head after speaking.

"Farewell, my lord, what's the matter? Let's not say a word. Although we don't have much ability, we are not afraid of death. As long as the lord has a word, we dare to die now." Qi Laosan was anxious when he heard it. Well, what he hates most with his impatient nature is half a sentence when others talk.

"If this matter is not handled well, I'm afraid that even if you die, it will be useless. This matter is really important, but Malacca City does lack a governor. Oh, what a worry!" Liu Hongjian said again.

"We can do this job, my lord!" Qi Laosan's eyes began to light up when he heard this.

"Third brother, don't lie!" This time, Qi Yuanfu couldn't stand it anymore. Qi's third child has been a troublemaker since he was a child, and the eldest and second child have wiped his ass frequently over the years.

"We are capable, so there is nothing we dare not say, my lord, just give us this job, and we must work hard to do this governor well!" Qi Laosan said stubbornly.

He has long been tired of staying at the Beiyang Navy Base, not that he doesn't like the Navy, but that there have always been elder brothers and second brothers in the Beiyang Navy, and everyone, including his subordinates, thought he was just relying on relationships. Climb up.

This has troubled Qi Laosan for two years. He wants to prove himself, and because of this, he quit drinking.

"My king has always been unique in employing people, Yuanfu, a strong man cannot be conceived in a baby, according to my king, the third child can try.

But ugly words can be said before, if this king finds out that you are not doing well..."

"If we can't do it well, let's see you!" Qi Laosan blushed.

"Don't be in a hurry to make sure, do you know what the responsibility of being the governor is?" Liu Hongjian was not angry when the words were interrupted. Qi Laosan's temperament is like this, and Liu Hongjian is used to it.

Qi Laosan scratched his head and was speechless.

"First of all, it is necessary to ensure the safety of the port and the people in the city, and secondly, the passing merchant ships of various countries must be taxed according to the type of ship, and all ships must be taxed."

"What about our Daming's ship?" Qi Laosan said very seriously.

"All ships include Daming's." Liu Hongjian explained.

"Tax collection is a fat job, but the Qi family has never had a corrupt official so far, you have to do it yourself, in addition to being responsible for collecting news from various countries, and passing the tax money and news to the court as scheduled.

I will give you [-] land soldiers and [-] warships. How about it? Are you confident? "Liu Hongjian finished speaking and looked at Qi Laosan.

Qi Laosan frowned as if he was thinking about it. Although he has a carefree temper, he can always stay awake before major events, which is why Liu Hongjian valued Qi Laosan.

Although Qi Laosan lived under the protection of his two elder brothers, he was really an underestimated general. This man was not greedy for money and was not afraid of death. general.

"We are confident, but it is best for the prince to stay here for a longer time, when we are familiar with the process..."

"Hehe, there are not many famous generals who become famous under certain circumstances. I have more important things waiting to be done. I will see you." Liu Hongjian teased.

"My lord, is there anything else important?" Qi Yuangong asked very seriously, whether the speaker was interested or the listener was interested.

Liu Hongjian did not answer immediately, but stood on the city wall and looked northeast.

"go home!"

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PS: This volume is finished here, and the sixth volume is also the last volume. It will explain the final destination of the male protagonist and the development direction of the Ming Empire. It will not be too long. Self-reliance through usurpation.

PS: Recommend an old friend's book, "The Rise of Chongzhen" travels through Chongzhen for 11 years, half hell mode, let's see how the old man smiles proudly at Ming Dynasty, book friends who are bored at home during the epidemic must read it.

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