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Chapter 16 The Origin of Daming East India Company

　　 Yunzhao, after reading the documents sent by Hazhen, no longer talks about Gao Pei's affairs, and strictly forbids his subordinates to do so.

　　 Judging from the contents of the document, Gao Pei was not wronged in his death!

　　 It doesn't matter what crimes he committed, mainly because he committed enough crimes to behead his head, and it doesn't matter who he is, mainly because he committed the crime, so no one will say anything.

　　 Yunzhao is trying to play down this matter as much as possible...a person who was killed by the law is not worthy of attention.

　　 Regardless of his previous contributions to Lantian County, after he was beheaded by Hachi, those no longer existed.

　　 This knife cut all the love.

　　 At dinner, Yun Zhao received a secret report. After reading it, he looked at Qian Duoduo and said, "How much support did you give Han Xiufen?"

　　 Qian Duoduo stopped the chopsticks in his hand, blinking his big eyes very confused.

　　 "The concubine gave Han Xiufen a letter to encourage her to do a career, so that men in the world will also know that her daughter can also make great things."

　　 Yunzhao handed the secret report to Qian Duoduo: "Coento Zheng Zhilong, the chief director of the 17-person board of directors of the Dutch East India Company, wrote to me asking me whether Lantian County intends to participate in the maritime battle."

　　 Qian Duoduo hurriedly opened the secret report and read it. Feng Ying said on the side: "We only have one ship, what can we do?"

　　 Yunzhao said: "Han Xiufen single-handedly defeated the four pirate ships of the Arabian pirate Seto in the battle of Paradise Bay, and then followed the escaped Seto to Paradise Island.

　　 looted all the gold coins of Sethio on Paradise Island, took Sethio’s youngest son as hostage, raised the pirate flag, and forced Sethio to fight her on Paradise Island."

　　 Feng Ying nodded and said: "Han Xiufen's combat power is good."

Yun Zhao said: "Setho was cut! Killed six more pirate captains who were vying with her for the pirate king. All the Arab pirates were killed, and finally Sethio's treasure was given out to the rest of the wanderings. The pirate has become the king of Paradise Island..."

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha…"

　　 A burst of hysterical laughter came from Qian Duoduo. Yun Zhao turned his head and saw Qian Duoduo holding his belly in one hand, and pointing at Yun Zhao arrogantly with the other hand, and said, "I know!"

　　 Yunzhao hurriedly supported the arrogant money, put her on the chair and said: "This is Han Xiufen's record, what are you proud of."

　　 Qian Duoduo's big eyes opened wide, shining brightly at Yun Zhao and said: "Husband, I want to go to sea, it's so enjoyable.

　　 Ya Ya... Pirate King, I want to be a Pirate King too! I want to kill, rob, set fire, rape... I want to do no evil! "

Yun Zhao pinched a bit among those with a lot of money and said: "Wake up, the female pirate king is not uncommon. The big-bellied pirate king hasn't heard of it yet, or else, you can be a robber king at home, let me give you the title. Up."

After reading the secret letter, Feng Ying poured a little water into Qian Duoduo's mouth, panting, and after Qian Duoduo's mood calmed down, she said: "She is now being rewarded by sixteen sultans and the caliph will hang her. She was also proved by the king of Ottoman that she was a sea devil.

　　 This shows that Han Xiufen has done a lot of harm to these countries and tribes. In addition, since the Dutch East India Company asked Zheng Zhilong to send a message, it shows that they are also very dissatisfied with Han Xiufen.

　　 I don’t believe that Han Xiufen can become a behemoth in such a short time. At this moment, it is her most dangerous time.

　　 We should support her. The problem is that she is on the far sea and we cannot support her. "

Qian Duoduo stood up tenaciously again, and stepped on the stool with one foot for two times. "Order the Quanzhou and Guangzhou firms to form a fleet and deliver manpower, weapons, and supplies to Han Xiufen. I don't believe it anymore. How can those earthy kings stand me."

Qian Duoduo is crazy, and obviously there is no way to discuss things. Yun Zhao smiled and said: "Since the people from the Dutch East India Company have found us, it means that they have something to talk to us. See you tomorrow, Zheng Zhilong and Cohen's messenger. "

　　 Feng Ying nodded and said: "Ask first, if they dare to embarrass Han Xiufen, we can't do anything at sea. On land, we have a way to make them live or die.

　　 Since this Cohen is a businessman, I think he doesn't want to give up either of the two places where good goods are obtained, whether it is Quanzhou or Guangzhou. "

After making a decision, the three of them can no longer eat well. The main reason is that a lot of money is always yelling, and they bite Yunhua who came in with the food, and the biting Yunhua yelled, this Meal is even more impossible to eat.

　　 was harassed all night by Qian Duoduo who couldn't sleep, Yun Zhao yawned when he got up, Qian Duoduo did not sleep all night, but he was very spirited.

　　 However, when Zheng Zhibao and a European with a small beard were brought into the large study by Yunhu, Qian Duoduo immediately became a beautiful and dignified lady.

　　 For a pirate like Zheng Zhilong, who wants to do something on land, the first person to look for must be the robber.

　　 The Yun robbers are now famous on the Green Forest Road, and it is not difficult to get this line through the other robbers.

　　 "Lantian is an armed merchant ship in Lantian County. I think, with my Lantian County people's temper, we would definitely not hurt each other if it weren't for the other party to trouble us."

　　 After the person settled down, Yun Zhao didn't say any more polite words to these two people, and directly admitted the fact that Han Xiufen was from Lantian County.

　　Zheng Zhibao smiled and said: "The tiger is on the mountain and the sea is the dragon. Yun's boat can stir the world. Zheng admires it. My brother also said that he hopes to make friends with the Yun's sea hero."

　　 Yunzhao nodded, and stubbornly said to Cohen’s letter in English: "Welcome to Lantian County. Since the East India Company has monopolized the clove transaction and shipped both things, do you want to make a lot of profits?"

　　 The envoy was surprised that Yun Zhao could speak European languages, but he still could not understand every word Yun Zhao said.

　　Qian Duoduo couldn't understand the strange language her husband said, but she still told the messenger in pure Germanic language: "The "Lantian" ship you are talking about belongs to my husband's property. No one can violate it.

　　My husband is asking whether Mr. Cohen is going to be my friend or enemy in Lantian County. "

　　 The messenger seemed to be fascinated by the beauty of a lot of money. He wanted to step forward and kiss the hand of a lady, but felt wrong, so he stroked his chest and said: "Beautiful lady, Van der Sar likes you to salute."

　　 A lot of money said to Van der Sar with some dissatisfaction: "You should pay tribute to my husband."

　　 Van der Sar once again bowed to Yun Zhao. Yun Zhao did not stand up, but looked at the Dutchman in front of him with interest.

　　 The person who is also interested in the scene in front of him is Zheng Zhibao. He is a very smart person. Yun Zhao nodded to him earlier, which means that when there are outsiders, Yun Zhao does not want to talk to him.

　　 The same text and the same species, Zheng Zhibao understands Yun Zhao's arrangement very well.

"Dear Mr. Earl, your Lantian robbed four of my Dutch East India Company’s merchant ships. The great Mr. Cohen asked me to ask Mr. Earl. Do you want us to send someone to retrieve our cargo from Lantian? , Or let your subordinates send back the goods, the ship, and the crew, and compensate us for our losses?"

　　 Through Qian Duoduo's explanation, Yun Zhao understood Van der Sar's words. Instead of answering the messenger's words, he asked Zheng Zhibao.

　　 "How many Dutch are there in Daming?"

　　 Zheng Zhibao took a look at Van der Sar and said: "The Dutch East India Company is strong and has established its headquarters in Batavia, Java, and other strongholds are established in the East Indies and Spice Islands.

　　 There are more than 20,000 people in each stronghold. At the same time, there are more than 100 merchant ships, 30 warships, 50,000 sailors, and an army of 10,000 mercenaries.

　　 At the same time, they have 16 ships, more than 2,000 sailors, and six businesses in Xin'an County, Guangzhou, Quanzhou, and Zhangzhou, totaling no more than 3,000 people. "

Yun Zhao nodded and said, "Spices are a good thing, and they are extremely expensive in Daming. Didn’t Brother Feihuang (Zheng Zhilong’s number) think about establishing a Daming East India Company? Right?"

　　Zheng Zhibao smiled and said: "We will discuss this matter again, and the county magistrate should first deal with the trouble this Dutch East India Company person brings to you."

　　 Yunzhao nodded, and once again said to Van der Sar: "You understand what we are talking about, right?"

　　 Van der Sar, with a dull expression, said in Chinese: "Understand, I heard Mr. Earl is preparing to jointly establish a Daming East India Company with Mr. Zheng Zhilong.

　　Here, I have to warn the two gentlemen, the consequence of your doing this is war!

　　 And the sea is too strange to the people of your country. "

　　 Yunzhao shook his head and said, "It's not unfamiliar. Two hundred years ago, my Daming warship arrived at the Cape of Good Hope.

　　 So this road was pioneered by our ancestors, so I have the right to get a share, Mr. Van der Sar, what do you think? "

　　 Van der Sar said: "Dear Mr. Earl, you are provoking."

　　 Yun Zhao smiled, spread his hand, Qian Duoduo immediately put his teacup in his hand, Yun Zhao took a sip of tea and said, "Since my men have begun to rob your company, then they must have reason to rob you.

　　 So, I support my subordinates!

　　 In addition, if you dare to deal with my men at sea, then I will deal with you on land.

　　Guangzhou, Quanzhou is not far from me.

　　 See you off! "

　　 Yun Zhao is in no mood to talk to this stupid Dutchman. For the Dutch East India Company, Yun Zhao may know better than anyone in Daming.

　　 Eighty years ago, a group of Dutch businessmen sent Hotman to Portugal to spy on business. After Hotman returned to China, the group of businessmen set up a company to use this information to develop in the East India region.

Thirty to forty years ago, the Netherlands successively established 14 companies focusing on East India trade. In order to avoid excessive commercial competition, these 14 companies merged and became a joint company, which is the Dutch East India. the company.

　　The National Assembly of the Netherlands at the time authorized the Dutch East India Company to have a trade monopoly from the Cape of Good Hope in the east to the Strait of Magellan in the south of South America in the west.

　　 Its board of directors is composed of more than 70 people, but only 17 people have real power. They are called the 17-person board of directors. They are eight in Amsterdam, four in Zeeland, and one in each of the other regions.

　　 The Dutch East India Company was the first company that could organize its own mercenaries and issue currency. It was also the first company limited by shares. It was allowed to enter into formal treaties with other countries and exercise the power to colonize and rule the land.

　　 Since the company’s emergence, the once calm sea has finally begun to emit cannon smoke, and the era of great voyages has also been pushed to the pinnacle of economic interests.

Southeast Asia has always been a vassal country of Ming Dynasty, and the tribute has never stopped over the years. Although the value of the things given to the envoys of these countries is much higher than the tribute they sent, this is what Yang Yang Guo has made to the vassal country. Way of governance.

　　 This set of tribute system occupies a very important position in Chinese history, and it is definitely not comparable to the loss of some money.

　　 Based on Yun Zhao’s understanding of the Dutch East India Company, if they hadn’t really gotten Han Xiufen’s solution, they would never come to Lantian County politely to discuss a solution.

　　 Things that cannot be obtained from Han Xiufen are even more impossible from Yun Zhao!

Therefore, in view of the fact that Van der Sar and his entourage still have a lot of important news that has not been dug up, he has just been invited to Izumoshao’s large study room and was taken away by Qian Shaoshao. Qian Shaoshao treated Han Xiufen and the others at sea Things are more curious.

　　 "The two armies are at war, don't cut it!"

　　 Zheng Zhibao found through the window that Van der Sar was sturdy and practically tied and carried away by wearing a wooden pole, feeling a little uneasy.

　　 "The messenger? He is not worthy! You are the real messenger. Think about what I just said, it's not a joke."

　　 Van der Sar was taken away, and Yang Xiong immediately prepared a feast for Zheng Zhibao in the side hall.

　　 Qianduo Duoduo was not interested in eating with outsiders. Seeing that her husband had arrested Van der Sar, she happily went to see her brother's interrogation. She was listening to the story.

　　 Although having a banquet early in the morning is bad for the stomach, these things are essential to talk about.

　　 Yunzhao and Zheng Zhibao were a bit late to meet each other, especially after drinking alcohol, the two of them were even more confidant... As for whether it was true, only the two of them knew best in their hearts.

　　 There are 683 copies of Zheng Zhilong's dossier in Yun Zhao's large study room. Yun Zhao doesn't like this person who has a special hobby for the women of the country.

　　 Because he was in Guangdong and Fujian with a strong maritime power, Yun Zhao brought this man into his line of sight and studied it.

　　The most valuable volume is the life of Zheng Zhilong, which Yun Zhao personally filled in, especially when he was in the blank period of the country with a big question mark.

　　 These top secret things are absolutely invisible to Zheng Zhibao, and they are beyond his imagination. At the banquet, he happily agreed to Yun Zhao's request to send him the Lantian ship.

　　 On this point, Yun Zhao entrusted him with caution, and Zheng Zhibao promised to be serious.

　　 Zheng Zhilong's dissatisfaction with the Dutch East India Company is unquestionable. No one likes to spot other people on their own territory.

Zheng Zhibao was very satisfied with Yun's practice of severing contact with the East India Company without thinking about it, holding the idea that the enemy's enemy is a friend. For the Lantian in the distant Arabian Sea, Zheng Zhibao would naturally be willing to help. Help me.

　　 "Left full rudder..."

Han Xiufen yelled, and Zhang Chuanli, who was steering, quickly hit a full rudder. The huge Lantian quickly drew a semicircle to the left on the sea. The sails were full of wind, and the two tall warships passed by at the same time. , The artillery on both sides of the ship made a huge roar at the same time, the fire was everywhere, the sawdust was flying, and there were muzzles sticking out of the muzzle. After the fire flashed, they quietly retreated, waiting for the next launch.

　　 The chain bullets whizzed out of the muzzle, easily tearing the sail into pieces. Some chain bullets hit the mast, causing the thick mast to crash to the ground.

　　 "Jump to help!"

　　 Mario's screaming roar was extremely harsh in the roar of artillery fire, and then, there were countless hooks and locks flying towards the opposite ship.

Han Xiufen, like a cannonball, landed heavily on the battleship called the "Princess" on the opposite side. Only after gaining a foothold, he slashed his long knife heavily on the neck of a soldier. The power of this knife It was so big that the soldier's head was chopped off, and the headless corpse fell on the deck after a shower of blood.

　　 Behind her was a group of dark pirates who slid silently onto the Princess, using the same long swords, to fight with the armored men with stabbing swords on the deck.

　　 Liu Mingliang was the last person to jump to help. He just jumped on the boat and was thrown into a big somersault by the greasy blood of his feet.

　　 looked around and found that no one was paying attention to him, so he quickly got up and killed Han Xiufen.

Han Xiufen’s axe will smash a plate-clad man with a red tassel on the helmet to the ground. He took the opportunity to plunge a long knife through the gap between the Tin Man’s waist and shook the handle vigorously until a puff of blood came from the iron skin. Flowing out from under the human armor, he just gave up.

The Lantian county soldiers with short guns quickly cleaned the unarmored sailors. As for the black warriors who fought with the armored warriors, they rely on their strong bodies to hold the armored men on the deck without their help. roll.

　　 "The captain ran away."

　　 Someone yelled, and Han Xiufen looked in the direction of his subordinates' fingers, and saw that a small lifeboat was actually hung on a sail. Under the blast of the sea breeze, he fled to the depths of the sea like arrows.

　　 Seeing his captain ran away, the desperate sailor dropped the weapon in his hand and knelt on the ground to accept the fate's arrangement, while the tin people gathered in the corner with their arms out, cautiously guarding against Han Xiufen, who was gradually approaching.

　　 This time they lost the unusable stabbing sword, holding the axe and gun in their hands, their faces were covered by the visors and their expressions could not be clearly seen, but Han Xiufen felt a tragic breath permeating the deck.

　　 These people should be soldiers, not mercenaries, because the guys who kneel on the ground and raise their hands to surrender are the mercenaries of the Dutch East India Company.

　　 This kind of armor should not appear on the ship, just like the Yun’s armor should not appear on the ship.

　　 is the most fierce resistance of this group of people just now, even after losing power after the main mast of the warship was interrupted by a chain bullet, they were still fighting.

　　 The entire warship was quickly searched by Liu Mingliang, and the black pirates on the other pirate ships also boarded the ship and began to move supplies.

　　 Liu Mingliang, who had dealt with these things, came to the group of people who still held axes and guns as if they were sculptures, and said in a proficient Germanic language: "Let go, we will not kill the prisoners."

There was a stern cry from the group of soldiers. The soldiers looked back and saw a young man wearing a tight top with a large string of unidentified ornaments under his neck, a full foot and a half long socks, and a pair of small leather shoes under his feet. Walking out of the crowd, he said in a Germanic language far more pleasant than Liu Mingliang: "We surrender, and hope that we can redeem our freedom with gold."

　　 Han Xiufen glanced at the young man with short soft blond hair and said to Liu Mingliang, "Send him to my cabin."

　　 Liu Mingliang said embarrassedly: "This is a ban. Although our Lantian County Military Regulations does not stipulate women **** men, I still feel wrong."

"Bring back!"

　　 Han Xiufen increased his tone, Liu Mingliang's body trembled, and he ordered two black men to get this beautiful blond boy on the Lantian.

　　 "Go away, you dirty pigs don't touch me!" The young man lost his temper, and immediately, a woman dressed as a maid rolled out of the crowd and hugged the blond young man tremblingly, for fear of him being hurt.

　　 "I want to challenge you!"

The armorer headed by 　　 did not hesitate to lift his visor and untie his armor. Wearing a linen tights, he raised his axe and spear and pointed it straight at Han Xiufen.

Han Xiufen in leather armor is more like a heroic man than Liu Mingliang. She glanced at the young man lightly. Liu Mingliang regretfully raised the short fire gun and pulled the trigger. The short fire gun was no surprise there. A large amount of iron sand spewed out from the shouts of the boy and the woman, smashing the body of the young man.

The rest of the armor screamed and launched a desperate charge. For a while, the sound of the hammer hitting the plate armor, the movement of the axe and the gun on the human body, the sound of the bow and arrow leaving the string, and the sound of the explosion of fire. On the deck.

　　 These movements did not last long. UU read www.uukanshu.com very quickly, and the deck became quiet, and nine soldiers fell to the ground, and there was no sound.

　　 "You killed Andreas, you killed Andreas."

　　 The blond boy and the maid came to the **** young man who had been beaten by Liu Mingliang and kept screaming at Han Xiufen.

　　 "Next time, before you surrender, order your subordinates to lay down their weapons! Liu Mingliang!"

　　 Han Xiufen explained to the young man in Germanic, and then yelled at Liu Mingliang.

　　 The young man buried his head in the maid’s arms and wept sadly. Liu Mingliang immediately waved his hand. The two giant blacks put the two petite men on their shoulders, stepped on the dangling springboard, and boarded the Lantian.

　　 The "Princess" has been beaten to a mess, and the pirates on the Lantian struggled to carry the supplies and artillery on the Princess.

　　Liu Mingliang, who was tired and paralyzed, leaned lazily on the rudder, and said to Zhang Chuanli with a laid-back look: "Lao Han has been back to the room for a long time, do you think that fair-haired boy who is as delicate as a flower can obey?"

　　 Zhang Chuanli said: "It's normal for people to invade that young man. It's difficult for our brothers. There are military laws. It is estimated that we will be a monk for a long time."

　　 Liu Mingliang licked his lips and said, "I've seen it just now. Which maid looks like a gourd all over, tempting."

　　 Zhang Chuanli looked up and down Liu Mingliang and said, "I think you are very suitable for the position of eunuch, the eunuch."