When Eqiltu Khan and Dulbert Khan entered the customs, an important meeting was also being held here at the Fujian Governor's Yamen far south of the Ming Dynasty.
The attendees looked quite mixed at first glance, because many of them were blond and blue-eyed Xiyi.
Wu Zhiping, the governor of Fujian, is sitting on the main seat. On his left is the Francoist man from Hao Jing'ao, who is also the Portuguese military leader and commonly known as the governor. On his right is the Dutch Consulate in Badada.
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The most powerful figures in the Far East from these two countries received invitations from Ming Dynasty to attend this meeting.
After Wu Zhiping gestured toward the capital with a raised fist, he said to the two people below: "I have been ordered to hold today's meeting. First, based on the previous performance of your two countries, the emperor has approved the opening of some sea trade with you; generally speaking,
It means that you are allowed to trade on your own in the three ports of Fujian. After you truly become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, you can still trade in Tianjin, Zhejiang and Guangdong."
Upon hearing this, both Du Xi and Anthony couldn't help but feel very happy.
Although Portugal sent warships to follow the Ming Dynasty Expeditionary Force to attack the Spanish in Luzon, and also followed the Ryukyu Expeditionary Force to attack the Japanese country; however, it was basically just a formality, or soy sauce, and there was no
It played a decisive role and did not cause them much loss.
Subsequently, the Ming Empire officially opened Fujian to Portugal as a sea trade area, which was a good gain.
Because the Ming Dynasty had originally opened a port in Fujian, they were familiar with traveling here. Of course, if the Ming Empire could open a port in Guangdong, it would be more convenient for Portugal. And if the Ming Empire could open a port in Tianjin, then trade would
There are more types and more money to be made.
These things are all worth looking forward to.
For the Dutch, it is even more difficult.
Originally, they thought that they were powerful enough to use guns and cannons to forcefully knock on the door of the Ming Empire. However, they were taught a lesson, and their trade with the Ming Dynasty never progressed.
Later, the Dutch wanted to increase the pressure on the Ming Dynasty and mobilized more warships to force the Ming Empire to surrender, but the result was even worse. Not only was they expelled to Dongfan, but they also had to pay Zheng Zhilong protection money.
Later, the Ming army destroyed the transit base they had finally built in Dongfan, making sea trade with the Ming Empire even more out of reach.
I just didn't expect that things would take a turn for the better again.
On Anthony's side, he sent a fleet to respond to the call of the Ming Empire to fight against the Japanese country. There was no loss at all. It was just like going through a formality and gaining the opportunity of real trade with the Ming Empire. This is really the end of the road.
There is no road, but there is another village with dark willows and bright flowers!
At this time, when they heard the news announced by the governor of Fujian in the Ming Dynasty, both Du Quan and Anthony were of course very happy.
However, before they could get too happy, they heard Wu Zhiping continue to say to them: "However, according to His Majesty's previous decree, before your mother country becomes a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, there are still things that need to be done by you before it is finally confirmed.
, and it hasn’t been done yet.”
After hearing this, Du Chen didn't remember it. All he could think about was the possibility of real sea trade with Ming Dynasty, so he quickly responded: "Master Zhongcheng, if there is anything else that needs to be done by this country, please feel free to speak out!"
Anthony was more active than him. After all, he had gained the most. It was impossible for him to receive the same treatment as Portugal all at once. He quickly said: "Master Zhongcheng, we Dutch people are the most trustworthy in doing things.
If you have anything, just tell me!"
After listening to what the translator said, Wu Zhiping saw their positive attitude, so he softened his tone and said: "Annan is the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Now the rebels from the north and the south are poisoning the place. And you two happened to help one of them rebel against the rebels.
According to the decree of the imperial court, you and your two families in Annan must look at the situation and cooperate with the imperial court in sending troops to defeat the two rebels!"
Annam, which is Vietnam in later generations, is now the period of the Zheng-Nguyen conflict; that is, the Zheng family was a powerful official in the Northern Dynasties, and the Nguyen family was independent in the south, and then Zheng and Ruan wanted to destroy each other and kept fighting.
But starting from the Jiajing period, Mo Dengyong and dozens of ministers tied themselves up and knelt down, went to Zhennan Pass to ask for land from Ming Dynasty officials, and the Ming Dynasty demoted the Annan Kingdom to the Annan Capital Commandery Division, and the subordinate country was demoted to a dependent territory, and its status was changed.
The Thirteen Roads are the Thirteen Xuanfu Divisions, each with Xuanfu, Tongzhi, Deputy Envoy, Qianshi, and Tingdutong deposed Zhi. At the same time, Mo was ordered to be the Annan Dutong Envoy, ranked second grade, hereditary, and pay tribute once every three years.
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In other words, in name, Annan was already part of the Ming Dynasty.
Wu Zhiping's words are based on this background.
Nowadays, not to mention the factors of Liu Weichao, there is no factor of Liu Weichao. Since Emperor Chongzhen is determined to grow the earth and looks overseas, Annan has become very important, and of course he must get it.
The so-called Annan Annan means Annan.
Only by capturing Annan will Ming's control over Nanyang become stronger. Even at this time, Ming can already influence Nanyang through the East Fan and Luzon lines, but it is not as convenient as Annan.
Therefore, Annan must be under the control of the imperial court no matter what.
At this time, when Wu Zhiping mentioned this matter, Anthony and Du Chen, who had been enthusiastic just now, suddenly became quiet.
On the Annan side, both the Portuguese and the Dutch have actually made great efforts. They thought that after helping the indigenous people here take control of the political power, they would be able to do business on a large scale. At the same time, they also took a fancy to Annan's position.
, if they set up a base in Annan, it will be very convenient for them to travel between Nanyang and the Ming Dynasty.
However, now that Daming has said a word, all their previous efforts in Annan may be in vain, at least that's what they think. This time, they are a little reluctant.
In the lobby, it suddenly became quiet.
When Wu Zhiping saw it, he couldn't help but frown, and immediately asked: "What, is there a problem?"
Hearing this, Du Quan first replied: "Master Zhongcheng, I only have some say in Haojing'ao, or in Ming Dynasty, and can make some decisions. But there is nothing I can do about Annan! This matter
, I’m afraid we have to discuss it with the people over there!”
When Wu Zhiping heard this, he immediately became unhappy and asked immediately: "Why, didn't I make it clear just now? Annan is my territory of the Ming Dynasty, didn't you know?"
"..." When Du Chen heard this, he was speechless and forgot about it.
In fact, the Ming Dynasty never had jurisdiction over Annan, and it only had a name. Therefore, at this time, basically no one regarded Annan as part of the Ming Dynasty.
However, now that Wu Zhiping is serious, Annan is now part of the Ming Dynasty.
Du Chen knew that he had said the wrong thing. He looked at Wu Zhiping staring at him and felt a little scared. He was afraid that the relationship with Daming would suddenly have problems again, and that the good situation he had just had would be ruined, and the gain would outweigh the loss.
So, he quickly changed his words and said: "Lord Zhongcheng, of course Annan is the territory of the Ming Dynasty. What I mean is that I am not responsible for that area. But don't worry, Lord Zhongcheng, I will definitely convey the Ming Dynasty's intention and persuade it."
side."
As for the result of the persuasion, he did not say.
When Wu Zhiping heard that he had at least given an explanation, he turned to look at the other one. The meaning was very clear, the Portuguese had already given an explanation, what about you in the Netherlands?
Anthony was a little confused when he heard the Portuguese's answer.
Unlike the Portuguese, he was the governor of Batavia and was responsible for the entire Far East. In other words, he could make the decision for the Dutch in Annan.
Considering that the relationship between Batavia and the Ming Dynasty was not as harmonious as the relationship between the Portuguese and the Ming Dynasty, there were twists and turns in the process. Also thinking that the Ming Dynasty had agreed to sea trade and it was a foregone conclusion that the money would roll in. In the end, he answered
He said: "We, the Dutch, have no problem here. I will send an order to them and ask them to cooperate with the Ming army."
When Wu Zhiping heard this, he was very satisfied, his face became gentle again, nodded, and then said to Anthony: "Your Majesty also explained that the location of the Malacca Strait is very important, so the Ming Dynasty will send troops to capture the Malacca Strait.
Overseas territories, please cooperate when the time comes."
In fact, he didn't pay much attention to this point at all. It was just that the imperial edict said so, so he announced it.
In Wu Zhiping's view, it would be too difficult for the imperial court to govern overseas enclaves? I don't know what the emperor was thinking that he would want such a far away place.
After he finished speaking, he was about to talk about other things. Unexpectedly, the Dutchman didn't reply immediately for some reason.
So, he was a little dissatisfied and made a long "hmm" sound.
Anthony heard Wu Zhiping's urging and dissatisfaction, but he was very embarrassed.
As a maritime country and the governor of Batavia, he knew the importance of the Strait of Malacca very well.
It was precisely because of this realization that the Dutch invested manpower and material resources to seize the Strait of Malacca from the Portuguese.
Now, the Ming Empire actually wants to cross the Strait of Malacca with just one word!
This is not better than Annan, which makes Anthony a little unable to accept it!
Wu Zhiping became even more dissatisfied when he saw that Anthony still didn't reply, and immediately shouted loudly: "Why, you don't want to? Could it be that when my imperial army reaches the Strait of Malacca, you Dutch will still be enemies of the imperial army?"
At this point, his voice became colder again and he said: "If you want to be an enemy of the Ming Dynasty, then your Netherlands cannot be a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. Regardless of everything before, if the imperial army arrives, you Netherlands
You can’t even hope to have a foothold in Nanyang!”