Zhu Linmiao nodded, "The invasion of Guangzhou by the soldiers of the Franc Machine is temporarily agreed upon. ”

Kasro also breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said: "Then we will sign an agreement here, and after the compensation money is delivered, I hope that His Highness's army can be evacuated as soon as possible." ”

"Withdrawal?" Zhu Linmiao shook his head and said, "I've just finished the first thing." ”

"Anything else?" Kasro frowned and slowly sat back in his chair, "Your Highness, please speak." ”

"How many troops does the Franc Machine have in Macau at the moment?"

The number of Franc Ji garrisons is not a secret, and those who are interested can roughly calculate it by calculating the consumption of food and fresh water. It was Kasro who did not hide it, "There are eight hundred soldiers. In fact, it is only more than 700 points, and he is also giving himself a little courage.

Zhu Linmiao nodded, "How many forts are there, how many cannons of various sizes are there, how long are the city walls, and how many warships are stationed?" ”

"These ......," Kasro hesitated, "these are military secrets of the Franc Machine, and I will not be able to tell them below." ”

Zhu Linmiao looked at him with a smile, "How come I don't know what military secrets the Franc Robot can have in Macau?"

"Oh, does the envoy remember the contents of the Sea Route Ban?"

This "Seaway Ban" is a rule and regulation set by the Ming Dynasty specifically for the Franco. According to the official agreement between the Ming Dynasty and Portugal, the Portuguese only have the right of residence in Macao and can do business within a certain range.

In other words, the nominally Portuguese in Macao were still under the rule of Xiangshan County, and they had to obey the various laws of the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, in the Wanli and Tianqi years, when the Ming Dynasty was still relatively strong, the Portuguese were still relatively honest, even if the Portuguese broke the law, they had to be handed over to the Xiangshan County for trial.

It's just that after the Central Plains captives and Kou raged, and the Ming Dynasty gradually declined, these Yi people also began to regard the Ming Dynasty as nothing, and they have been promoting Macao's "autonomy" openly and secretly.

Regardless, they still had to comply with the restrictions of the Maritime Prohibition Treaty.

When Kasro heard that the Ming Auxiliary King first asked about Macao's armaments and then mentioned the "Sea Route Ban Treaty", he felt bad in his heart and hurriedly said: "This ban is set up in the Macao Senado, and I will naturally remember it." But this ban was established decades ago, and now it is no longer suitable for the situation in Macau......"

"Whether it is suitable or not is the final decision of the Ming Dynasty, not the Francophile." Zhu Linmiao said, "Please also ask the special envoy to recite the content of the ban." ”

"This ......"

Zhu Linmiao immediately continued: "I'll carry it for you."

"The Prohibition of the Sea Road", one said, it is forbidden to raise animals and slaves. Anyone who dares to have livestock and ride a foreign ship will be punished by military law......

"Second, it is forbidden to buy people. Yishang bought the children of the Tang people, and they were investigated according to their names, but they were still punished for the crime......

"Three, ban military ships, ban salaries. When the boat arrives in Macao, it will enter the port and wait for the ......

"Fourth, it is forbidden to buy smuggled goods. Fanyi took advantage of the trade goods to go to the provincial capital to sell them...... If it is absconded to Australia, it will be sent to the dispatch department, and the ship will not be official......

"Five, it is forbidden to act without authorization. Where Ao Zhongyi Liao, add pavilions, and be good at building a soil and a wood...... ...... still aggravated sins"

It can be seen from this "Maritime Prohibition Treaty" that during the Ming Dynasty, the Portuguese were greatly restricted in Macao, so it can be said that they could only come to do business and have to pay taxes honestly. It wasn't until the Manchu reign that Macau really became extraterritorial.

Zhu Linmiao naturally would not let the Portuguese do whatever they wanted in Macao, not to mention that it was a natural harbor that could be used as the fulcrum of the Ming Dynasty's trade with all parts of South Asia, as well as a southern military port. However, with the fact that this place is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, outsiders will never be allowed to occupy it.

Seeing that Kasro was silent, he raised his voice a few more points, "I don't care about the first two for the time being.

"Since Article 3. Ban on military ships and salaries. How many warships are there in Macau? At least forty or fifty pieces of size. As for the soldiers, as you yourself said, there are still more than 800.

"Fourth, it is forbidden to smuggle goods. Your Francophone people have become a common smuggler in Macao, and nine out of ten percent of the trade has not paid taxes to the Ming government!

"Article 5, Unauthorized construction is prohibited. But at present, Macao not only has a wall built by your Franc machine man, and troops are stationed on it, but also a large number of forts are built along the coast to threaten the coming and going ships. ”

"This," argued Kasro, "is just to protect our rights and interests in Macau from ......"

Zhu Linmiao squinted at him and said: "What 'rights' does Macau have for you?" Let me tell you, you have only one right and interest in Macao, that is, under the management of the Ming government, do business and pay taxes honestly! ”

Kasro's face darkened, and it took a long time to hold back a sentence, "What does Your Highness want?" ”

Zhu Linmiao smiled and said: "It's very simple, in the future, the Francophile must strictly abide by the "Sea Road Ban".

"First of all, evacuate all your troops and warships in Macao. All people in Australia are not allowed to hide weapons privately, and their names must be registered at the Xiangshan Yamen, which will be reviewed once every two years.

"Secondly, all the forts, city walls, including the artillery factory that you built in violation of the law in Macau, will be handed over to the Ming Dynasty for control. Of course, considering that you have also made some efforts to make these things, the Ming Dynasty will properly supply you with some silver. Hard-to-carry items such as cannons can be sold to the Ming at a discount.

"Finally, smuggling is strictly prohibited. In the future, the Daming Navy Division would patrol the vicinity of Macao, and all merchant ships entering and going had to be inspected and pay customs duties. ”

Kasro stood up with a solemn expression and bent down slightly to Zhu Linmi, "I will definitely convey His Highness's meaning to the council, but the outcome will be decided by the council." ”

"If you don't say it, I'll forget," Zhu Linmiao added, "that the Francois are not allowed to establish any parliament in Macau, remember, you have no executive power." ”

Kasro was stunned again, gave a hasty salute, shook his hand and walked out of the tent.

He knew very well that the parliament would never agree to these conditions, and that he could only find a way to delay it for a while, and perhaps in ten days and a half months, Ding Kuichu would make trouble in Guangxi, and Macao's predicament would be solved.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he took two steps, he heard Zhu Linmiao say behind him: "Oh, and also, I'm in a hurry, so I have to get an answer within two days."

"If there is no reply by then, or if my request is not met, then I can only lead the army into Macao and help you carry it out."

……

"It seems that this time Ming Ting is going to move really." Du Chen's expression became even more anxious, he could have stepped down as governor next year and returned to Portugal, "Can you find a way to delay it for a little longer?" ”

Kasro shook his head with a bitter face, "I have done everything I can, as for how long it can be delayed, only God knows." ”

“Deus！” Du Chen hurriedly said, "What if the Ming army really comes to attack in two days?!" He didn't have the slightest idea of accepting Zhu Linmiao's conditions at all.

"Lord Governor, even if these Easterners attack, there is nothing to worry about." With a hoarse voice, a middle-aged man dressed in a Portuguese Navy uniform pushed the door open.