Chapter 920: Partition of the Netherlands
This person, you can't get used to it, the title of the Rakshasa people in later generations may have the flavor of ridicule, but in fact, Liu Hongjian has always thought that the fighting nation is worth learning.
The fierce character of the Rakshasa nation was nurtured in the severe cold of the north and carried forward in the strong liquor, and no one was convinced but could recognize themselves.
If you don't mess with me, I won't annoy you, but if you mess with me, I'll play with you.
Such national habits may make many people criticize, but the most direct benefit is that the surrounding countries dare not provoke you at will, because he knows the price of being provoked by this strong neighbor around him.
For example, in the South Seas, Liu Hongjian has actually completed the task in this war, and at least 80% of the share of the Spice Islands has been controlled by the Ming Dynasty.
War can solve most of the problems, but not all the problems, and no one knows the cost of war better than Liu Hongji, but on the issue of Malacca, Liu Hongjian has no intention of making concessions, even through war.
Liu Hongji's words caused the governors present to fall into discussion again, some spoke Dutch, some spoke Franco, some spoke English, but most of them were French. (The official language of Europe at this time was actually French.)
The discussion lasted for half an hour, and a dozen governors seemed to be reluctant to unify their speech, and the Count Donald of Sweden stood up.
"Your Highness, you may not know what it means to go to war with all of you here at the same time, we each have our own fleets, and if we are united, we will have several times more warships than your country.
But we still choose to back down, not because we are afraid of your country, you should know what we want from the sea, the cost of war is too great, Your Highness.
We agree to hand over the Port of Malacca to your country, but we hope that you will follow the old practice when it comes to taxation. After Donald finished speaking, he stroked his chest and gently bowed like a gentleman and nobleman, and the generosity of the people of Europa.
"What you said is so high-sounding, as if the Ming Dynasty took advantage of the sky, not to mention whether you have so many warships, as far as I know, at least in the South Sea, or even the Indian Ocean, you are not enough to resist the Ming fleet." Liu Hong gradually said sarcastically.
In fact, even if there were really so many fleets in their respective countries, Liu Hongjian was not afraid, the religious wars of Europa had been fought for thirty years, and there were many contradictions between countries, how could it be so easy to unite.
As for the kung fu just discussed, the fat governor of little Francois almost got into trouble with Herman of France.
"The cost of the war is a bit big, but the comprehensive national strength of the Ming Dynasty is unimaginable, but it is better not to fight, since you are very practical, then we will decide, this king's fleet will sail into the port of Malacca today, you have no opinion, right?" After Liu Hong finished speaking, he smiled charitantly and looked around at the envoys of various countries present.
"Since it is already the meat in your country's mouth, why should you rush for a while? We need at least three days to evacuate people and materials out of the port of Malacca and the city.
Also, we're more concerned about when your fleet is ready to return? Herman said.
"I'm really sorry, I haven't swallowed it yet, I'm hungry and uncomfortable, this king's fleet is strictly disciplined, and I won't delay your retreat.
As for the king's fleet, except for a part that remained in Malacca, the rest of the fleet would continue westward in a few days, and the king intended to attack the Netherlands by sea. ”
Liu Hong raised his eyebrows after finishing speaking, and said nonchalantly.
"What? You're going to fight the Netherlands? Herman exclaimed.
Not only Herman, but the other governors were also full of shock.
"Of course! The contradictions between the Great Ming and the Netherlands are irreconcilable, if they don't take advantage of the crippled Dutch to wipe them out, will they have time to recover and continue to make trouble for this king?
This king has sworn that he must destroy the thorn in the side of the Dutch nation!
How? If this king is not mistaken, the Dutch kingdom has also oppressed you, why does this king want to help you destroy this enemy with such a face? ”
Liu Hong gradually pretended to be concerned and puzzled.
In fact, Liu Honggradually knew what these guys were worried about, but he didn't say it, he thought that the Netherlands was also a bargaining chip.
"Your Highness, it's a long way to get from here to the Netherlands! Even from the Cape of Good Hope, it will take more than four months! Donald exclaimed.
No wonder they were surprised, the number and quality of the Ming warships were more than any country here, if such a huge fleet reached Europa, wouldn't it be overturned?
It is estimated that everyone here will at least be dismissed, and the king sent them out to make money, not to cause trouble for the homeland.
They all knew it, and Liu Hongjian also knew it, but they were embarrassed to say it, and Liu Hongjian didn't want to say it, these things, whoever brought them up first was the first to expose the sense of need.
"Yes, this king is also very worried, so far away, far away from his relatives and friends in his hometown, this king doesn't want to fight! Alas!
But if you don't fight, you can't do it, if you don't fight, the emperor will blame me, and at least the king will be dismissed from his post and investigated. Liu Hong gradually showed a depressed expression, if he can't get the little golden man in the future generations, there must be a shady scene.
"Or else...... You are fighting for this king? Liu Hong gradually pretended to have a sudden idea.
"This ......" Donald did not express his refusal, but looked at Nigel and Herman next to him in great embarrassment.
In fact, the defeat of the Dutch fleet by the Ming Dynasty was good news for the countries of Europa, and the Dutch could handle their fleet the most and strongest.
Without these fleets, the Dutch would not have been a fart in Europa, with Prussia to the right, New England across the sea on the left, and France to the south.
Over the years, the Dutch have accumulated immeasurable wealth through the plundering and dumping of their huge fleets.
Now that the Dutch fleet has been almost completely wiped out, and the navy cannot be rebuilt in two or three years, it is a good time to eradicate the Europa disaster.
Actually, Donald is trying to say, this is simply wonderful! But he didn't dare to say it, Europa finally ended the thirty-year war, and whoever provoked it was Europa's intoxicating man.
"If you are embarrassed, then the king has to work hard, although it is a little farther, but with the strength of the Ming Dynasty, even if it is supplied from the sea of waves, it is not a big problem, it is just a little trouble.
Alas, to tell you the truth, the king also feels a loss in his heart by giving up the wealth of the Netherlands to you! Liu Hong gradually pretended to be very distressed.
At this time, Donald glanced at Nigel and Herman again, as if he wanted to find the answer from their eyes, Nigel and Herman were actually moved, they both saw desire in each other's eyes, the desire for capital, and the desire for wealth.
"I don't think it's impossible, the Dutch are too arrogant, last year three of my Prussian merchant ships were plundered by pirates, and later I learned that the Dutch did it!" Barth, the Prussian governor in Asia, said angrily.
Baron's son is relatively straight, and he also sees desire in the eyes of Donald and others, but only he says it directly.
Bart was so loud that the cabin fell silent as Donald, Herman, Nigel, and the other governors all looked at him in unison.
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