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At that time, the Helan people were defeated by Zheng Zhilong's fleet in Liuluo Bay, and they had no choice but to pay a large amount of tax and silver to the Zheng family every year or buy their goods at a high price, which was equivalent to more than one million taels of silver, so that they could continue to monopolize the maritime trade of the Ming Dynasty.

After Zheng Zhilong defected to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the Helan people who lost their "care" were really happy for a few months, and they could do whatever they wanted in East Asia and made a lot of money.

But after learning about the terrifying strength of the Ming sailors and shipbuilding, they could only abandon their illusions and honestly pay money to maintain their position at sea. In their opinion, Zheng Zhilong relied on the benefits obtained by relying on a tragic war, and the Ming Dynasty could have them only through negotiations, which was already a great concession and sincerity on the part of the generals.

Unexpectedly, Huang Zongxi still sneered, "You guys are calculating." Let me ask you, what is the value of the goods that enter and leave the Ming Dynasty every year? ”

He didn't wait for Bertman to reply, and then he continued: "At least thirty million taels!" This business on the sea, how can the profit be more than fifty percent, you monopolize the business of Daming and other countries, how rich the income is, but only use this little money to send Daming, are you stupid to take everyone else?! ”

Bertman said bitterly in his heart, this Ming official Jing knew a lot about the trade in the Far East, and it seemed that it was impossible to fool the past. Listening to the meaning of his words, I am afraid that the number he wants is far more than a million taels.

In fact, Huang Zongxi is not accurate, although the maritime trade is profitable, fifty percent is already an extremely conservative algorithm, usually ten percent profit is a small meaning, and a hundred times the profit is not uncommon, but at the same time, the risk is also very great.

With the seafaring ability of the 17th century, from the Ming Dynasty to Japan, seven out of ten ships went to sea, and it was not bad to be able to return safely. The loss of the ship, the cargo, the crew pension, etc. are all large expenditures, so the Helan people really fell into the hands of only three or four million taels. In addition, the 30 million foreign trade volume of the Ming Dynasty is not all monopolized by the Lan people, Spain and Portugal also account for a large part, and even the Ming civilian merchant ships that venture to the sea also have a small share.

Berthman had to ask carefully: "Then according to Lord Huang, how much tax and silver does your country want to collect?" ”

"Eight or nine million taels." Huang Zongxi said casually.

"It's impossible!" Bertman nearly vomited blood. Seven million taels! This meant that the East India Company had to pay the Ming downside down.

Huang Zongxi didn't think it was angry, as if he had expected him to react like this, and said with a smile: "We are too much to give less, and you are unwilling to give more." That's not as good as this, and you don't have to pay taxes. ”

Berthman was stunned for a moment, knowing that he must have the following, "What about the conditions?" ”

"You don't have to work hard to run business for Daming in the future, whoever transports the goods yourself." Huang Zongxi said unhurriedly, "The Helan people can go to Guangzhou to sell goods, and the ships of the people from the west can also come to Xiamen and Ningbo, and the countries will pay tariffs according to the law and do business with the Ming Dynasty." Of course, the merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty also had to pass through all parts of the country unimpeded.

"Since everyone wants to do business peacefully, if anyone uses the bully market and oppression other countries, it is a violation of the rules, and it is impossible to get along with the Ming Dynasty, and the court will not tolerate it!"

With a few words, he put an end to the East Asian trade monopoly that He Lan had worked so hard to build.

"This, this is not good! Trade in the Far East is the East India Company......" Bertman said halfway through, and then angrily, "what about you Auxiliary Governors?" I want to see him, I want to protest to him in person! ”

"His Royal Highness the Auxiliary King is a member of the country, how can you see him when you see him?" Huang Zongxi glanced at him disdainfully, "I won't tell you anything, what the official just said is what His Highness meant."

He also said that this is the condition. If you agree, you will conclude a trade agreement accordingly, and if you do not, then please return. Franc Ji already has a trade agreement with the Ming Dynasty, and Ezebayou will sign it later.

"At that time, only the Helan family will not be qualified to do business in Daming."

"We can raise the tax, one and a half million taels! Just ......"

"Nine million taels a year." Huang Zongxi interrupted him, "Otherwise, if you want to do business with Daming, you have to follow our rules." ”

In fact, for Zhu Linmiao, this is already very polite to the Helan people. The main task of the Ming Water Division at present is still to assist the Ming army in attacking Jianyu, and there is no time to deal with the Helan people for the time being. When the pressure on the north is not so great, the sailors will immediately go south to recover Taiwan.

Not to mention the issue of national reunification, just letting Helan, the 17th-century sea overlord, entrench himself next to the Ming Dynasty's couch, will be a disaster sooner or later. Their fleets would plunder at any time, posing a threat to the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade routes at any time.

At the same time, Taiwan is indeed a treasure island, the island is rich in resources, copper, sugar, timber and even oil are produced, and there is a large amount of arable land, plus the climate is suitable, the grain output is extremely high, can be used as one of the granaries of the Ming Dynasty. In addition, Taiwan's geographical location is also very important, guarding the Taiwan Strait, the main communication route between Southeast Asia and Japan, Ryukyu and Korea.

Bertman took a few deep breaths, "One million and eight thousand taels, this is the bottom line of the big man......"

Huang Zongxi looked at the sky outside the window, "These are the conditions, it's up to you what to do." ”

"I'll have to go back and report to the company and the council."

"There's no hurry." Huang Zongxi said, "However, Xiaguan has been free in the past few days, and at the end of the month, he will go to Zhangzhou to arrange the opening of a new treaty port, and I am afraid that it will take two or three months to come back." ”

"I—I'll do it as soon as possible."

Seeing that Berthman had finished talking about trade, Owat's assistant Heimer was busy taking a few steps forward, bowed slightly to Huang Zongxi, and said, "Lord Huang, we can talk about trade slowly, but your country has detained more than ten citizens of our country, and I hope to return it as soon as possible." In the spirit of friendship and sincerity between the two sides, we will not pursue this matter further. ”

"Detained the Helan people? How did I not know? ”

"It's Priest John and Mr. Van Bia, and others."

"Ah, I almost forgot if you didn't say so." Huang Zongxi's face immediately darkened, "These people colluded with the scum of the Ming Dynasty to go deep into the shipyard and other important places to steal secret reports, and they were both stolen." They have confessed, and the criminal department has sentenced them to beheading, and they will be sent to the execution ground next year. ”

"This! There must be a misunderstanding," said Hemmer urgently, "you can't ......" This John was a senior intelligence officer of the East India Company, and he was still a relative of the governor of Batavia, and Van Bia ordered that he must be brought back.

"These thieves also confessed that they were all appointed by the East India Company," Huang Zongxi added, "and you have to give Da Ming a reasonable explanation for this." ”

Heimer couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, and said in his heart that this person didn't arrive, why did it become a diplomatic contradiction......