Taiwan was initially called "Dongfan", "Dawan", "Dayuan", and "Taiwan" in the Ming Dynasty. During the Wanli period, it was called "Dongfan", "Dawan", "Taiwan" because its "terrain is like a bay moon and the floating sea is like a platform".
"Taiwan".
The August sea breeze is warm and humid, and the pale golden sunshine shines on the dining table. A simple but sumptuous dinner is being held at the governor's residence in Taiwan's Relanja City (Anping Castle).
It’s simple because there were not many participants, only four people: Governor Nicholas Ferborg, Captain Dank of the City of Geranze, Captain Malinas, the Horseman, and General He Bin.
It was rich because the rectangular dining table was filled with exquisite silver plates, and there were all kinds of food. Of course, mellow wine was indispensable. There was also a pretty maid standing behind each of the four people, serving them at any time.
The tall butler stood meticulously behind the dining table, waiting for the master's instructions.
At this time, the name of the Netherlands was the United Provincial Republic of the Netherlands. Although it was a republic, it still retained a strong aristocratic atmosphere, and the rules for eating were no less than those of the Ming Dynasty.
"Hey, I didn't expect you to use your knife and fork so well!"
Fairburg smiled and said to his general officer He Bin that the governor was a very kind man, capable, lean, and very gentlemanly.
He Bin smiled: "Your Majesty, the Governor, is ridiculous. As a general, I must learn the etiquette of your country."
He Bin is Zheng Zhilong's brother, a member of the Eighteen Zhi, and a native of Nan'an, Fujian. When Zheng Zhilong was a pirate, he led his men to develop Taiwan, and was later recruited to move to Fujian. He Bin stayed in Taiwan, and the Dutch invaded Chicai (today's
After Tainan City), he had to convert to Catholicism, learn Dutch, and was appointed as general secretary by the Dutch.
This man was patriotic and had repeatedly advised Zhu Chenggong to regain Taiwan. After Zhu Chenggong died for his country, he often contacted Zheng Cai, the founding father of the country. Zheng Cai also sent "Please restore Taiwan" to Zhu Hengjia many times, but Zhu Hengjia was busy fighting at the time.
Nanjing, temporarily put on hold.
Fairburg's smile became even warmer, as if it could melt gold and stone, "Hey, you are such a hard-working person! It's time to collect taxes soon. Tell those merchants to hand over the tax money as soon as possible. Not even a single silver coin will be needed.
No less!"
As soon as the silver coins were mentioned, the smile on the governor's face disappeared, and it was filled with ferocious heat, like a vicious wolf eager to devour others.
The Dutch implemented a tax farming system in Taiwan, also known as the commune system. That is, the trade tax of each village community was contracted to a certain businessman through a tax payment system, allowing him to take over the trade of the village community. The businessman who obtained the contracting rights could
The village community sets its own prices for all commodities; in addition to trade taxes, there is also extremely high land rent. The annual rent for each field (approximately eleven acres) is eighteen shi in the upper field, fifteen shi and six dou in the middle field, and twelve shi in the lower field.
Two buckets; in addition, there are various exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes.
Such cruel oppression has made it almost impossible for the Han and indigenous people in Taiwan to make a living.
When it came to collecting taxes, He Bin put down his knife and fork and begged Ferborg: "Your Excellency, Governor, according to Guo Huaiyi, the "big knot head" of Shimei Village (a Han elder appointed by the Dutch in Taiwan), this year's harvest
It’s not high, the taxes are heavy, and the people can’t live anymore. He asks you to reduce some taxes so that the people can take a breather.”
Guo Huaiyi is also the sworn brother of Zheng Zhilong and a member of the Eighteen Zhizhi. He enjoys high prestige among the people of the Ming Dynasty in Taiwan. He has long served as the elder of Shimei Village near Chijian. The Dutch imposed extortionate taxes and the people's life was difficult. He asked his sworn brother He
Bin begged Ferborg for some tax relief.
"Tax reduction?"
Fairburg shook his head, "He, you know, this tax is set by the company, and there is no way to reduce it. And we have built markets and streets in Chichi, so we must build a castle to protect our residents. My name is
After thinking about it, we decided to call it Prominent City (the predecessor of Chican City). How can we have the money to build a city after tax cuts?"
"Building a city?"
He Bin was shocked, "Chicai is a dangerous place in southern Taiwan. If the red-haired Yi people build a city here, it will be difficult for the Ming Dynasty to regain Taiwan!"
"But, your Excellency the Governor, something will happen if the people can't survive." He Bin wanted to beg Fairburg again.
"What could happen?"
Feilburg smiled disdainfully, "Hey, you tell those knotheads that whoever dares to collect less tax will have a taste of the legal majesty of the East India Company."
Without fulfilling the great trust of his old friend, He Bin took heavy steps and left the Governor's Mansion in disappointment.
After dinner, Felburg left Dank and Malinas behind with serious expressions, changing from the relaxed and confident attitude in front of He Bin.
"Now the Republic is in a special period, and the company refuses to reduce taxes. Therefore, we must be more vigilant to prevent riots and riots. Dank, you have to inspect the defense of the city of Jeland; Malinas, Chi Chi is now
The city hasn't been built yet, so you have to keep your eyes open at night, especially to be wary of those Ming people and natives. Do you understand?"
"Okay, sir!"
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
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Fierborg was right. The current Federal Republic of the Netherlands is indeed in a special period. Two years ago, their hereditary ruler Wilhelm II died of smallpox. Historically, it would take another nineteen years to elect a new leader.
Governing. A country without a supreme leader is indeed special.
In fact, it doesn’t matter. The Republic of the United Provinces of the Netherlands is a democratic country and implements a representative system. Everything is decided by the parliament. When encountering major issues, the parliament of the republic must discuss and make decisions; but the republic is composed of autonomous provinces.
Therefore, we have to go to the provincial councils for discussion; and each province has some autonomous cities, so it must be approved by the municipal councils. In the end, the minority obeys the majority.
The reason why it is so strange is that it originated from the Eighty Years War. At that time, the Dutch were dissatisfied with the tyranny of the Spanish and launched a great uprising that lasted for eighty years. In the end, eight northern provinces and some southern cities became independent and established the world
The first bourgeois republic in history: the "United Provinces of the Netherlands". Because the Dutch province has the most developed economy, it is also called the "Dutch Republic".
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This country is very impressive. Not long after its founding, it became a world-class "Sea Coachman".
Why are you so awesome? They own the East India Company!
This East India Company is incredible. The Dutch government allowed the company to organize its own mercenaries, issue currency, and was allowed to make treaties with other countries and implement colonization and rule.
The company established extensive colonies in the East and was headquartered in Batavia (today's Jakarta, Indonesia). The board of directors consists of more than 70 people, but only 17 people actually hold real power, which is called the 17-member board of directors.
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This is the richest private company in the world at this time, with a huge force of more than 150 merchant ships, 40 warships, 50,000 employees, and 10,000 mercenaries. The dividend is as high as 40%.
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The Dutch were hostile to Spain because of the War of Independence, so after the East India Company expanded to East Asia, it attacked Spanish merchant ships and blocked Manila's trade with China and the Americas. In order to achieve this goal, it was necessary to establish a stronghold close to China. They
Attempts to capture Macau and Penghu failed. Finally, a stronghold was established in southern Taiwan.
The Spanish panicked and built a stronghold in northern Taiwan to confront the Dutch. In 1642, the Dutch captured the Spanish stronghold and controlled all of Taiwan.
As a company, in order to pursue the maximum rate of return on capital, the East India Company was eager to extract the last silver coins from the Taiwanese people, which also aroused resistance from the local people.
In 1624, the Gaoshan people of Mujialiuwanshe and the Han people attacked the Dutch fortress and set fire to the fence; in 1628, the Gaoshan people of Xingangshe, Madou, Mujialiuwan and other communities revolted; in September 1636, the Gaoshan people of Madoushe
The tribe attacked and killed more than 60 Dutch invaders living there, and joined forces with Xiaolong, Mojialiuwan and other communities to resist Dutch reinforcements; from 1641 to 1643, 58 Gaoshan villages and communities resisted the Dutch invaders with arms.
Although these uprisings were suppressed, they also hurt the Dutch colonists. In order to strengthen their rule politically, they appointed Han and Gaoshan "elders" to rule; economically they levied high land rents and trade taxes; culturally
Christian missionaries were sent to preach, establish schools, and promote enslavement education.
After ten governors-general, the East India Company headquarters believed that Taiwan was already a safe colony. They did not expect that a vigorous uprising was about to begin.
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