The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

East India Company, in later generations, can be said to be well-known, or infamous.

They have accumulated rich original funds and made great contributions to the rise of Western capitalist powers, which is like a "monument" like a milestone.

However, the composition of the East India Company is very complicated. It is like a signboard. The great powers and countries want to share a share of the land.

To put it bluntly, there are two most powerful and influential East India companies.

One is the British Empire's East India Company, and the other is the Dutch East India Company with its core in Jakarta.

At this time, the main vision of the British Empire was still concentrated in the vast Indian continent, while the Dutch had gradually risen in Southeast Asia.

After a brief cleaning up, Li Yuanqing met Ben Coster, the representative of the Dutch East India Company, on his ship.

Ben Coster is very fluent in Chinese at 356 this year.

He has golden hair, blue eyes, a moustache on his lips, a neat trim, a white shirt, black trousers and a black bow tie.

When you look at it, you can feel that this guy is the representative of the so-called "gentleman" in the West.

However, Li Yuanqing knows that in a place like Brunei where birds don't poop, this guy, at best, is a running dog.

After exchanging greetings, Xiao He personally offered the tea. Li Yuanqing tasted the tea lightly and said with a smile, "Ben, my friend, I don't know what you're here for. What can I do for you?"

Ben Coster said with a smile: "in fact, as early as the year before last, Mr. Cohen has been paying close attention to the situation in the Far East! He has great admiration for you and the combat effectiveness of your troops. Mr. Cohen has always believed that with the efforts of you and your brave warriors, those barbaric societies which are free from the mainstream civilization will surely pay a heavy price! "

Mr. Cohen.

At this time, the Dutch East India Company, the big boss in Southeast Asia.

In later generations, Li Yuanqing's fiancee also wrote a paper on the Dutch East India Company, mainly to analyze the economic and trade situation in Asia at that time.

This Mr. Cohen is the core figure who needs to be highlighted with heavy ink.

He was promoted to the head of the Dutch East India Company in Southeast Asia around the early 1720s.

In just a few years, it monopolized a large number of spice business in Southeast Asia, taking a large number of Portuguese and Spanish shares.

It is also him who has continuously increased the contact between Southeast Asia and East Asia, and has made great contributions to the Dutch in Southeast Asia by making use of the role of Taiwan's transit station to carry out various trade with Daming on a large scale.

Therefore, he was deeply trusted by the shareholders behind him, the so-called "Seventeen gentlemen group".

At this time, in 1626, the sixth year of apocalypse, Mr. Cohen was at his zenith.

In contrast, Spain's governor of Manila, Valen dagama, is as conservative as an antique.

At this time, listening to Ben Coster's words, the legendary Mr. Cohen has paid close attention to him for such a long time. Li Yuanqing can't help but fall into deep thinking.

Looking at Li Yuanqing's expression, Ben Coster said with a smile: "distinguished general Li, Mr. Cohen, you have an unparalleled influence in the Far East, especially in the Liaohai area. Mr. Cohen has always wanted to cooperate with you. Unfortunately, there is no suitable opportunity! As you know, the Far East is rich in ginseng, pilose antler and various rare medicinal materials, including bear skin, deer skin and mink. These goods are very popular in Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe and even the new world. If you have time, Mr. Cohen would like to have an interview with you! Develop these commodities as valuable as gold together

Li Yuanqing nodded with a smile, took a sip of the tea and said with a smile, "Ben, my friend, thank you very much. I feel very honored to bring Mr. Cohen's kindness to me! As for Mr. Cohen's invitation, I think I will consider it as soon as possible and reply as soon as possible. Today, however, I am going to visit the Sultan of Brunei. Ben, if you have time, you can sit down and have a good cup of tea. Later, we can have a drink and talk slowly

Ben Coster said with a quick smile, "Dear General Li, I am honored to have your invitation! However, I also have a good friendship with this Sultan. If you need me, I can accompany you to attend the meeting. "

Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing: "Ben, how can I bother you? I will arrange the best VIP break for you! Wait for me to come back, we must have a good drink

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After sending Ben Coster away, Li Yuanqing's face was gloomy!

These dog day Dutch ghost guys, they're really fuckin 'when they're characters!

The starving wolf, like the wolf in the dark, is very dangerous.It is less than two months since Li Yuanqing came to Nanyang region.

And, has maintained enough low-key, basically is deep shallow out.

In addition, there was a fleet of Yang boats. They were confused in Jakarta, but they didn't expect that this guy could grasp his real trend so quickly. Only when he came to Brunei, the next day, he actually sent someone to find the door.

Up to now, Li Yuanqing has also been very clear about the means of these white haired monkeys.

For the indigenous people who have not much room for resistance, they are violence, violence, and violence again, and they almost want to kill them all!

However, for Daming, they are still not familiar with this huge thing hidden in the veil, but they are gentle and gentle, and maintain enough humility, just like the legendary gentlemen. They want to talk about cooperation.

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of turbid gas, playing with the tea cup in his hand.

According to the state of affairs at this time, the plan he wants to implement in Brunei is not as simple as expected!

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At nine o'clock in the morning, Li Yuanqing went to Brunei palace with rich gifts to visit the Sultan at that time.

The Sultan of Brunei expressed his sincere welcome to Li Yuanqing's arrival and held a grand banquet in honor of Li Yuanqing and his party.

The lunch party has a strong Muslim style. Although he did not drink, Li Yuanqing and the Sultan of Brunei had a good talk. Until 2 p.m., the lunch was coming to an end, and the guests and the host enjoyed themselves.

When Li Yuanqing returned to his boat, Ben Coster was still waiting for Li Yuanqing to come back, licking his face and smiling.

Don't smile when you reach out.

In addition, he didn't drink at noon today. Li Yuanqing ordered huobing to stir fry several dishes and bring a jar of good wine to accompany Ben Coster to "chat" with him.

These white haired monkeys usually drink wine, usually wine.

White wine with high degree and red wine with low degree.

Beer, which was more rugged and tasted purer, was not popular at this time.

At dusk, he changed to the old cellar in the south of Liaoning Province, which was quite different from that of the old cellar in the south of Liaoning Province. But for the sake of face, he could only hold on with his teeth.

Li Yuanqing instantly found this guy's weakness, while trying to persuade him to drink, while laughing and chatting with him.

Li Yuanqing did not expect that.

Ben Coster is a real "embroidered pillow". He is not even Dutch, but a Danish of French origin.

The reason why I mixed up with the Dutch East India Company is to beg for money.

To put it bluntly, "milk is mother.".

Under the temptation of alcohol and silver, Li Yuanqing quickly revealed a lot of "real materials.".

The reason why he came to Brunei ahead of time to "catch" Li Yuanqing was that Mr. Cohen had already predicted that Li Yuanqing would probably come to Brunei for rest after he "separated his troops.".

In fact, from the beginning of taking office in Jakarta, Cohen has been plotting to open up the commercial road from Jakarta to Daming.

In fact, it is also very simple. The trade of rare spices in Southeast Asia makes money. However, this kind of thing is not an absolute necessity of life. Moreover, the output is quite low.

Normal flowing water makes money and makes a lot of money. However, it is far from enough to satisfy Cohen's appetite.

Cohen has mentioned to Ben Coster several times that the East India company wants to make a lot of money in Southeast Asia. Firstly, it takes Ceylon and controls the spice and gem trade of Ceylon. Secondly, it communicates Daming, a huge giant, to bring their porcelain, tea and silk into full play.

But Ceylon is still in the hands of the Portuguese, and Cohen, even if he wants to, does not dare to be rash.

In Southeast Asia, Portuguese talents are the most old colonial pioneers, and even the Spaniards will lag behind them.

Cohen didn't have the courage to fight the Portuguese.

In this way, the best way is to communicate Daming!

However, this mysterious ancient oriental country has always been not very friendly to them.

Although at the official level, there has been no contact between the two sides, but the Ming pirates, who are as dense as cattle hair, have actually taught Cohen several lessons.

After repeated encounters with the wall, Cohen also realized that this huge and mysterious ancient oriental country is far from the monkey aborigines here. It is unrealistic that he wants to open the business road of Daming completely relying on the strength of the Dutch.

The best way is to find the right partner.

Unfortunately, at this time, the most powerful Zheng family along the southeast coast of the Ming Dynasty, although they have a lot of cooperation, they have always been vigilant. Everyone has money to earn. You can share a little money, but it is impossible to monopolize.

Therefore, since the news of Li Yuanqing's fleet going to Nanyang came from the Dutch merchant ship in Macao, Cohen has been paying close attention to the trend of Li Yuanqing and his party.Unfortunately, Li Yuanqing did have a fleet to Jakarta, but Li Yuanqing was not on board.

Cohen had no choice but to step back and express his sincerity to Li Yuanqing.

Ben Coster told Li Yuanqing what he knew intermittently, but he had fallen on the table, drunk as a drunk dog.

Li Yuanqing waved his hand and asked his soldiers to send him to the boat next door for a rest. He slowly tasted a mouthful of wine, turning his tired brain.

At this time, Yang Lei quickly walked in and reported in a low voice: "general, general Niu and General Li, there is news coming."