Dragon Sea Empire

Baradas was very disappointed and helpless. After all, it was fair and reasonable for Yin Feng to do so. He was dissatisfied, but he didn't dare to express it in front of Yin Feng. He said helplessly: "It's a regrettable decision, I regret it , Lord General, oh, His Majesty the Emperor has given you the position of General, how will you treat the missionary work of the Society of Jesus in Taiwan?"

Yin Feng didn't have time to correct his title of "general". Qianhu is still far from the rank of general, Yin Feng said seriously: "Our previous agreement is still valid, you can still preach in your church, I know you I hope that the same thing will not happen next time. The believers developed by your missionaries without permission must be registered in the newly established Religious Affairs Bureau under the Ministry of Security. It is a tradition in China since ancient times. That's it, no religion can challenge the ruler's authority, the imperial court has officially recognized me as the administrator of Taiwan Island, you know that, right?"

"No, no, Your Excellency General, I know that His Majesty the Emperor has given you a formal official position. You are the legal ruler of this island. I will correct the mistakes in the missionary work of the church. Please understand, we are still willing to serve you,"

Baradas left the company headquarters in a cold sweat. An Heping, who hadn't spoken all the way, suddenly said in Spanish: "Master Bishop, you should let our people go to preach,"

Baradas was stunned: "What do you mean?"

"Cultivate our Chinese clergy and let our people go down to preach. This is much more effective than yours. Our big boss also means the same; after all, he is an official of the Chinese court, and it is impossible to let foreigners in his territory Walk as you please, and us Chinese Christians can,”

In fact, this is Yin Feng's meaning, and An Heping is just conveying Yin Feng's meaning.

A month later, Father Matteo Ricci in Beijing received a report from Baradas, hoping to develop Chinese priests in Taiwan.

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The influence of the Spanish trial gradually spread to the whole country along with businessmen from all over the country. The Chinese company and Taiwan unknowingly gained influence across the country. Before that, the Chinese company was a little-known Fujian businessman, but now it is It seems to be the leader in overseas trade, not only because Chinese companies represent Fujian merchants, but also because they are the first to create account bureaus, ticket number institutions, deposits, loans, and remittance businesses in the course of doing business. Protection, as well as strong economic strength, most of the sea trade along the coasts of Fujian and Zhejiang has been monopolized by Chinese companies. Historically, monopoly trade has only been done by the government and the court, but this time it is the first time that a private businessman formed a trade The company is here to run.

And Yin Feng's name gradually began to spread throughout the country.

Various plots of the Great Trial have also begun to spread overseas. Chinese businessmen traveling to various overseas ports, whether they are from Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, or Cantonese, have gradually begun to regard Chinese companies that can truly protect their own interests as the backbone. According to Yin Feng's regulations, the business offices of the Chinese company also took the initiative to organize overseas Chinese businessmen to engage in some activities to deal with the countries where they are located. The business offices of the Chinese company in various places gradually became Chinese "embassies and consulates" abroad. According to the tradition of the Ming Dynasty, it was impossible to have diplomats stationed abroad, and it was impossible to protect the rights of its own merchants and citizens in foreign countries. The Chinese Company Chamber of Commerce became an institution to fill this gap.

The first few days of the trial were all public trials, and then the trial venue was transferred to the auditorium of the company's headquarters shareholders' meeting. There were still a lot of people watching, and Yin Feng didn't have to be there every day now. Zeng Qi had already taken over the trial in its entirety. However, his law enforcement is still based on the regulations on murder and fighting and killing contained in the "Law of the Ming Dynasty". Although the Portuguese people in Macau were actually subject to both the Kingdom of Portugal and the Ming Dynasty, the problem is that when the massacre of Chinese occurred in Luzon, it was still the territory of the Spaniards, and it was very reluctant to judge the case according to the "Law of the Ming Dynasty". Therefore, In fact, in many cases, Zeng Qi handled it according to the so-called "protection of overseas company personnel" regulations formulated by the Chinese company. This regulation later evolved into the "Overseas Chinese Protection Regulations" of the Chinese company, which made the influence of the Chinese company overseas. It is deeply rooted in the hearts of the Chinese people.

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Around the same period, the turmoil on Luzon Island was basically calmed down. After Zeng Qi returned to Taiwan for trial, Zhao Tie and others stepped up their efforts to attack the indigenous tribes. The scattered indigenous tribes could not form a unified leadership group, and rebellions and riots in various places They were wiped out one by one.

After the Battle of Cebu, the Chinese Company reached a peace agreement with the southern Muslims. The two sides temporarily maintained their respective spheres of influence. The Chinese Company’s rule over most of the Philippine Islands has been consolidated, and the vast land in Luzon has officially begun to be sold. .

All major domestic business groups and merchants sent a group of representatives to Manila, and the first land sale in an overseas territory in Chinese history officially began.

"Why did you sell so much land to other businesses?" Zeng Qi asked Yin Feng at a family dinner one day.

Yin Feng has always been very modest in front of his eldest wife, Zeng Jing. Now it is a real family banquet, and there are only Zeng Qi, Zeng Jing and him at the dinner table. Yin Feng smiled and said: "Our company is already in Lu Song Island has invested too much financial resources. Although we robbed the galleons of the Ganla people, the income we got was just enough to make up for the consumption of several wars in the first half of this year. We want to maintain the rule of Luzon, emigrate and develop Luzon Island, relying solely on the financial resources of the Chinese company, it is really more than enough, "

"Then, why do you want to rule Luzon Island? Isn't it enough for you to manage this Dongfan now?" Zeng Qi's tone seemed to reveal a kind of trouble. Zeng Jing, who had been listening to Weng and her son-in-law, raised her head involuntarily. Looking at Yin Feng worriedly.

Zeng Qi sighed: "I originally thought that since ancient times, my Chinese people have not lived overseas for a long time, but this time during my trip to Luzon, I saw that the city of Manila was built by Chinese people; countless fertile fields were cultivated by Chinese people... so It seems that outside of this Chinese world, there are still infinite worlds that can be developed by the people,"

Yin Feng's eyes lit up: he originally dragged Zeng Qi to Manila because he wanted Zeng Qi to open his eyes to see the vast world and broaden his horizons. Now, Zeng Qi seems to have been touched.

Yin Feng nodded and said: "I just want the Chinese people to go to a bigger world, so I will encourage the land sale. In this way, our company will have business relationships with merchants in the entire Ming Dynasty, and it will be able to expand our company's reputation." Strength," in fact, he has more goals that he can't say clearly: with the strength of a Chinese company, it is impossible to quickly develop the entire Luzon, and the land that is attracted by the big businessmen in the country will make these businesses and The Chinese company has become a community of interests. In the future, when dealing with the counterattacks of the Ganba people and the attacks of the imperial government, the Chinese company will have a huge intelligence network all over the country.

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The tutelary mansion in Manila and the Luzon branch of the Chinese company are located in the former Spanish governor's mansion, where Li Dan has an independent office. On this day, he was receiving a Portuguese businessman.

Portuguese businessman De Luna is a "new Christian" in his 40s from Malacca, a Jewish businessman.

"What are you talking about, Li Huayu is in Malacca," Li Dan stood up behind his desk in surprise.

Portuguese businessman De Luna nodded: "Mr. Li is now my business partner and one of the richest Chinese businessmen in Malacca,"

Li Dan smiled and sighed: "That's good," he sat down, and then said seriously: "You came here to find me, not just to tell me the news, right?"

De Luna handed Li Dan a Chinese-style letter and said respectfully: "Mr. Li asked me to give you a letter, and I am not just here on behalf of him..."

Li Dan's eyes lit up, he sat up straight, and said coldly, "Who the hell are you?"

De Luna said calmly: "I also have a letter from the Governor of Malacca to you. A large amount of your treasures are still with the Portuguese merchants in Malacca. This is a fact." letter.

Li Dan's face became more and more ugly, and he didn't go to answer the letter, but frowned and unfolded Li Huayu's letter. After reading it for a while, his face became more and more ugly.

"Mr. Li will secretly come to Luzon Island during the land auction at the end of the year," de Luna said with a faint smile while holding the letter from the Governor of Malacca, "At that time, the fleet of the Kingdom of Portugal will also arrive in Goa. We can arrive in Malacca early next year," he said.

"Fleet," Li Dan chewed the word and shook his head: "Did Li Huayu propose this matter?"

De Luna said with a smile: "Mr. Li is a good friend of the Governor, and the Governor told him that you are still alive." He did not directly answer Li Dan's question, but actually agreed to the answer.

“Put down this letter, I will contact my brother directly, and don’t bother you anymore,”

In the afternoon in Manila, the sun was shining brightly, and the letter from the Governor of Malacca Colony of the Kingdom of Portugal was shining golden in the sun, lying quietly on the table. Li Dan felt that the letter was very dazzling, sighed, and grabbed the letter...

An Xiaosi, the head of the Military Intelligence Department stationed in Luzon, is working hard to write a report in a secluded hut in the backyard of the town guard mansion. Yin Feng stipulates that they must write a work report to him in written form every month. He has just learned to read and write for three years. An Xiaosi had no choice but to do what he could. For a few days every month, he would try his best to write his own report. If other company employees had poor writing skills, they could ask the teacher or the company's book office to write it for them. The reports of the Ministry of Military Intelligence are extremely confidential, and no one else is allowed to know about them, so An Xiaosi had no choice but to write them himself.

"Fourth Master An," someone shouted at the door.

An Xiaosi hurriedly put away the manuscript she was writing, took a deep breath and said, "Come in,"

The one who pushed the door and entered was Brother Li Mo, who had been lurking in Manila with him before the Luzon Battle.

"Well, the Portuguese is gone,"

Brother Li Mo replied: "Let's go, he brought two letters to Li Dan."

"Content," An Xiaosi asked succinctly. He doesn't like Brother Li Mo from Yazhou, Hainan Island, and thinks he likes to show off and grab credit too much.

Brother Li Mo said with a smile: "I don't know, but I let a brother who understands Guanla and Frangji speak outside to eavesdrop; it seems that Li Dan's brother, Li Huayu, has a good relationship with Flangji in Malacca. , I probably want to get the idea of ​​Luzon Island, I have sent people to monitor all Li Dan's actions, "