At the celebration banquet for the capture of Goa, the former Dutch Governor in East Fan, later the acting Dutch Governor in Batavia, and the current Dutch Governor in Colombo, found an opportunity to pay homage to the third prince of the Mughal Empire who was surrounded by generals.
Aurangzeb toasted and said to Aurangzeb at the same time: "Your Royal Highness, cheers to our friendship!"
"Cheers!" Aurangzeb was in a good mood, accepting everyone who came, and responded with a smile.
Drinking was not the main thing. In the name of toasting, Kui said to Aurangzeb: "What do you think of the full alliance between the Netherlands and the Mughal Empire and the launch of trade?"
The Mughal Empire was a huge empire. At least in the Far East, it was the largest empire after the Ming Empire. There were many good things, and you could make a lot of money by shipping them back to Europe.
More importantly, if there is such a large empire as an ally, then there is no need to be afraid of the Ming Empire.
At this time, Kuiyi still believed that the most fundamental reason why the Netherlands withdrew from Batavia was that it was too close to the Ming Empire, and they could easily send a large army to overwhelm the Dutch.
Otherwise, if the numbers were equal, he would not retreat like this.
Although the Ming army had steam-armored warships, their flaws were obvious, so there was no need to worry too much!
However, when Aurangzeb heard Kueyi's question, he shook his head and said: "In the agreement between our two countries, you will also help our Mughal Empire conquer several countries in the south!"
Having said this, he paused and added: "With the cavalry of our Mughal Empire and the firearms of the Dutch, I believe that with these small countries in the south, we can achieve peace soon!"
"That's no problem!" After hearing this, Kui nodded quickly and replied, "But there is one condition. We Dutch must be able to go to the Mughal Empire to see the Mughal Empire and travel around the world. The government must be accommodating. When we Dutch meet
If there is an enemy, you must also send troops to deal with it together!"
The previous agreement with Shah Jahan was to lease Goa to the Netherlands. However, it did not open up the entire Mughal Empire.
"Is it necessary to attack the Ming Empire?" After hearing this, Aurangzeb immediately said nonchalantly, "There is no problem with this. My father Khan will definitely agree to it!"
The purpose of wiping out the Portuguese in Goa was to eliminate the accomplices of the Ming Empire. Then we had to deal with the Ming Empire, so there was no problem.
But Kuyi was not satisfied with this alone. What he wanted was a comprehensive alliance, and even the interior of the Mughal Empire was open to the Netherlands. Therefore, he made this request again.
After hearing this, Aurangzeb turned his head and looked around him, then motioned Kui Yi to follow him to an empty room, and then said to Kui Yi with a serious expression: "My father Khan will definitely not agree to let you enter me at will."
Within the Mughal Empire, but if I become emperor, I can agree to your request!"
Kui Yi, who has been dealing with the Mughal Empire during this period, certainly knows about the most sensitive battle for the throne in the Mughal Empire. If possible, he certainly does not want to intervene in this battle for the throne, because if he makes a mistake in judgment, he
The prince who supported him failed in the battle, which may have wiped out all the Dutch investment in the Mughal Empire!
Of course, if the prince supported by the Netherlands can seize the throne of the Mughal Empire, the benefits will be great. No, Aurangzeb made a promise.
However, Kui Yi was still hesitant.
Aurangzeb saw this and said a little unhappy: "Why, are you afraid that I will lose to those losers?"
On weekdays, he showed extreme contempt for those competitors. Anyone who dared to speak well of those princes in front of him would definitely be resented by him.
As soon as Kuei knew that Aurangzeb was not a broad-minded person and saw that he had a misunderstanding, he quickly explained: "Your Highness, you have misunderstood. In this cooperation with His Highness, we have seen His Highness's extraordinary military genius! It's just me.
Personally speaking, I am actually very optimistic about His Highness’s future!”
After hearing this, Aurangzeb's expression improved a little, but he still asked a little dissatisfied: "In that case, why don't you agree to my request, cooperate with me, and support me?"
After hearing this, Kui hesitated for a moment and then explained to Aurangzeb: "The great Shah Jahan is in good health and not very old. He should still be in power for many years. Our Dutch interests in the Far East have been affected."
Damn, the head office may not be able to wait until the prince we support takes office before launching all-round trade cooperation, and we hope that His Highness the Prince can persuade His Majesty the Emperor to agree to our request."
After a pause, he continued: "In this matter, we will also seek help from other ministers of the Mughal Empire!"
After hearing this, Aurangzeb sneered, sat down leisurely, tasted the wine in his hand, and then said to Kuiyi: "I know my father the best, open the interior to your Netherlands, let
If you trade freely, he will think it is an infringement of his rights, and it is absolutely impossible for him to let you do this!"
After a pause, he said in a very affirmative tone: "He is very conservative! This time, if it were not for the threat from the Ming Empire in the Far East, I am afraid that the Netherlands would not cooperate like this and lease Goa to you!"
When Kui heard this, he looked a little unhappy. In fact, he had already felt what Aurangzeb said.
Any mature monarch basically disagrees with such comprehensive cooperation with foreign countries, because if you do so, foreign countries will gain benefits that they cannot control.
At that time, the Ming Empire only opened a few coastal towns to provide foreign trade. The Japanese country only allowed foreigners to trade in Nagasaki.
Aurangzeb felt proud when he saw Kui Yi's face, and then continued: "But I am different. My eyes are on the whole world, the real world, not just this side. The Ming Empire dared to covet me, the Moghul
The Mughal Empire must attack the Ming Empire! There is also Persia, and we must destroy them first, instead of just snatching Kandahar from them!"
At this point, he stretched out his hands and said loudly: "My ambition is simply not comparable to that of those mediocre people."
After finishing speaking, he took back his hand, looked at Kui Yi, and then continued: "As for you, the Netherlands, I like your warships and firearms, which are better than those of the Mughal Empire! Therefore, I am willing to fight with you.
Cooperate with the Netherlands to help me ascend the throne and dominate the world. I guarantee that my country will be open to you, the Netherlands!"
Hearing this, Kui Yi was a little surprised that the prince of the Mughal Empire in front of him had such great ambitions!
But looking back and thinking about it, it seems that this prince of the Mughal Empire is indeed a capable person. It seems that it is not surprising that he has such a big wish!
If he can really continue to expand his empire, and then the Netherlands, as an ally, can gain greater benefits, the future seems to be good!
However, Kuiyi soon returned to reality: withdrawing from Batavia and losing the interests in Nanyang made him have to give more interest guarantees to the company's shareholders and the board of directors in order to ensure his immediate interests.
Although the future is infinitely bright, he pays more attention to the immediate practical interests!
So, he smiled bitterly and expressed this meaning to Aurangzeb tactfully!
Upon hearing this, Aurangzeb turned his head and looked inside the room, and then looked at the door. Seeing the backs of his cronies guarding the door, he made a decision in his heart.
So, he extended his hand to Kui Yi and asked him to come closer.
As soon as Kui heard this, he sat down next to Aurangzeb.
I heard Aurangzeb whisper to Kui Yi: "My father is old and has long lost his ambition! Just like my two brothers, he has become a loser! You help me win these small countries in the south.
, give my cronies enough firearms, and I can send those who do not support me to death in this war, thereby taking control of the most elite army in the empire. When I return to Delhi, let that
How about giving up the throne to me and ascending the throne as the emperor? In this way, your interests will be guaranteed in the shortest possible time, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, Kui Yi was shocked!
This is treason!
The son killed his father, he said it so nakedly!
But he soon came to his senses when he saw Aurangzeb staring at him.
Aurangzeb told him all these things, which meant that he had only two choices, either agree; or be silenced by him!
At this moment, Kui Yi immediately became serious.
This is the Mughal Empire army. If Aurangzeb gets angry, he will definitely not be able to return to the fleet. In other words, if Aurangzeb wants him to die, then he may really die!
He even wanted to kill his father Khan, not to mention him being a Dutchman!
If you don't want to die, you have no choice but to agree to him!
As soon as Kui thought of this, he immediately thought about the possibility of conspiring with Aurangzeb.
Aurangzeb was indeed the most capable prince among Shah Jahan's sons. This time, in order to conquer the southern countries and attack Goa, Shah Jahan put the most powerful guard army under the command of Aurangzeb.
In the following war, he can indeed use the power of commander in his hands to legitimately eliminate dissidents.
In addition, if there is help from the Netherlands to help Aurangzeb arm his cronies, there is a great possibility that Aurangzeb will defeat his father Khan and seize the Mughal Empire.
The throne!
Thinking about this, Kui saw Aurangzeb staring at him with a sullen face, and then thought about the fact that the Mughal Empire seemed to have a tradition for this kind of thing. Finally, he solemnly nodded and said: "Okay, then
It’s a deal!”
"Hahaha..." Aurangzeb burst out laughing when he saw Kui Yi agreed, and then said to Kui Yi: "In that case, let's sign a covenant and celebrate our future!"