New Shun 1730

This proposal will not only be ecstatic for the people in the council, but also the Chinese community in the south of the city will be ecstatic if word spreads outside.

Liu Yu said that among the four towns of Anxi, Batavia may become an empty shell, which is another reverse interpretation of these people's ecstasy.

The game between local interests and overall interests is not uncommon in history, especially in Southeast Asia and even Fujian and Guangdong after the fall of the Ming Dynasty.

Historically, Liu Yu killed Shi Lang, who did not want to wear the title "Marquis of Jinghai". He had planned to use the relationship between Taiwan and the Anglo-Dutch to complete his ambition of transferring the foreign trade center from Guangdong to Fujian; and Guangdong subsequently launched the closure of the rest of the country. A series of games between the Customs and Guangzhou Thirteenth Bank’s external monopoly.

The purpose of these local forces is clear and simple. money.

In fact, what Liu Yu did before was similar. It was equivalent to moving the foreign trade center from south to north to Songjiang, siding with Jiangsu and Zhejiang capital, or siding with the Yangtze River waterway and the cities on both sides of the waterway. aside. The Pearl River Basin is still too small.

To a certain extent, in recent years, Macau's trade has declined, gangs and gangs have become prevalent, and human smuggling and slave labor have become the mainstay of the economy. These big blames can actually be placed on Liu Yu.

He talked about this matter through the game of local and overall interests, but it seems that the drunkard's intention is not to drink.

After all, Valkenir is also a governor. Although he has to take care of local forces, he is a governor who was airborne by the committee and will return to the Netherlands in the future.

Liu Yu's outburst made Valkenir wonder if he had offended Liu Yu in private? Did the two of them have a personal feud?

It was definitely impossible for him to agree to Liu Yu's request. Even if he had no power to make decisions for the seventeen-member board of directors, even if the China Trade Commission and the Batavia government were parallel agencies rather than subordinate agencies, it would be useless even if he disagreed. But after Liu Yu said this, he had to take a stand.

By supporting Liu Yu, the local forces in Batavia will be more loyal and supportive of him, but the board of directors will feel that he is siding with the local area and will definitely transfer him back.

Against Liu Yu, the local forces in Batavia must have great opinions on him as the governor. After a long time of quarrels, you are not one of our own, but you are still sitting on the board of directors. Then it will be difficult for you to do things in Batavia. .

Does the power of the Governor come from the Board of Directors whose correspondence takes two years? Or do they come from the local Dutch in Batavia, who would not be able to get their orders through without them? This is a problem.

"Uh... Lord Marquis, this... this question... I think it's better to ask Lord Marquis to talk to the board of directors after he goes to Amsterdam? The policy here is not something we can decide. You should also know, Zeland The province, the province of Amsterdam, and the other five provinces have disputes over this issue."

He wanted to kick the ball, but Liu Yu didn't allow him to kick it.

"However, your opinions are also important. After all, I am also an outsider. I represent the interests of the people of the Celestial Empire in Batavia, and you represent all the Dutch, mixed-race Dutch, and Chinese in Batavia. , Javanese people, and Sundanese people. The Governor still needs to make a statement, so I might as well send the Governor’s written statement to Amsterdam.”

"After all, the board of directors also has to consider your attitude regarding Batavia."

This simple sentence made the Dutch people in the Council and the military look at Valkenir. Of course Valknir knew what kind of expectations were contained in the eyes focused on him.

But the more I look forward to it, the less I can answer.

Valkenir said in his heart that you and I are our own masters and business matters must be dealt with. How did I offend you? Why do you want to cheat me like this? I didn’t massacre you Chinese, so why do you have such a big opinion against me?

Seeing that the atmosphere in the Netherlands was a bit chaotic, Liu Yu just scratched the surface and said with a smile: "There is plenty of time. There are still a few months before I leave Batavia. We can talk slowly. But in my case Before I leave, I hope that the Batavia Council and the Governor will give a statement on this opinion.”

"Of course, this matter is not only about the small Chinese bourgeoisie group in Batavia, but also about the rights of the Chinese who will continue to go to Batavia in the future. I heard that Batavia's policy towards the Chinese can be said to be repeated. , often when the governor is changed, the strategy will be changed.”

"From the beginning, ships coming from Banten had to bring Chinese immigrants before they could enter the port, and they were also exempted from tax. To the current strict control on the number of Chinese immigrants coming to Pakistan, it has been repeated countless times during this period."

"But I heard that when there was no direct trade between China and the Netherlands, your attitude towards the Chinese maritime merchants was quite friendly. After arriving, not only did you treat guests to dinner, the governor also personally gave some gifts to the Chinese who came to Batavia. Captain, is there such a thing?"

All the Dutch people could only nod helplessly. The person facing them was not a fool who knew nothing about the outside world, nor was he a fool who regarded the imagination in his mind as the truth. Although this kind of thing was disgraceful, it made Holland look like a capricious little man. Human, but it is a fact after all and cannot be denied.

"In other words, because Dashun opened up trade, your attitude towards the Chinese has changed drastically. You think that there is no need for Chinese maritime merchants anyway. You can purchase directly in Songjiang, Guangzhou and other places. You have no fear, so you are going to Batavia." There are many restrictions on the Chinese people. You are a company, and what can affect your decision-making is of course profits. "

"I think China should change its trade policy and control the initiative in trade to ensure your attitude towards Chinese immigrants."

"Therefore, I am suggesting that the imperial court follow the Spanish model and form a fleet for trade. The fleets of China and the Netherlands will jointly cruise to combat any unauthorized smuggling. The trade fleet chartered by His Majesty the Emperor controls trade with the Netherlands. In Badawi Sub-delivery.”

"So, there are three benefits."

"First, revitalize Batavia's status as a transit port and ensure the interests of the small bourgeois class among the Chinese in Batavia."

"Second, control the initiative in trade as a way to supervise your attitude towards the Chinese. For companies, the only thing that can persuade them is profits. If you dare to harm the interests of the Chinese, I will cut off trade."

"Third, this is the attitude of the Celestial Empire. If you are allowed to trade, you can trade. It is given to you. If you are not allowed to trade, you cannot trade."

Valkenir immediately retorted: "Your Majesty the Marquis, your country has already started diplomacy. Do you want to go back?"

Liu Yu laughed and said: "Well said! So, what are the principles of diplomacy? I just want to ask, can Dashun's merchant ships go directly to Amsterdam for trade? Can they obtain all the conditions for Dutch ships at Songjiang Customs? "

"We couldn't go before, but sorry, we can go now."

After saying that, he stood up rather mockingly, bowed to the Dutch people and said, "Thank you to the Amsterdam Naval Academy in the Netherlands for cultivating outstanding graduates like Bering. We have just completed the search and observation of the transit of Venus in the southern hemisphere. The mission also proves our ability to sail the ship to Amsterdam.”

After ridiculing, Liu Yu said with a smile: "So, this unresolved issue must be resolved."

"If it cannot be resolved, then the essence of this matter is unilateral opening up? You can conduct direct trade in Songjiang, but we cannot conduct direct trade in Amsterdam."

"If it is diplomacy, then the tariff details for both parties must be drawn up. If not, then it can only be regarded as a gift from the Emperor of China to the barbarians, granting you trade. This is a major matter of national character and national structure, not a small matter."

"We impose a 5% tariff on woolen and other textiles shipped by ships from various countries to China. You should also impose only a 5% tariff on Chinese cotton textiles."

"We have learned what diplomacy is, but it seems that you have not. In this case, I have no choice but to make it clear."

In fact, Dashun has reached this stage without even breaking the unequal treaty caused by navigation debt. It's just that this unequal treaty is implicit, and Dashun's ships cannot sell goods in Amsterdam or London. It’s not that you can’t go, it’s that they won’t let you sell it if you go there, but there’s nothing you can do.

Valkenier asked anxiously: "Does your country do the same to French goods?"

Liu Yu smiled and said: "This has nothing to do with you, right? The tariffs between China and France are negotiations between China and France. We can decide as much as we are willing to. What does it have to do with you?"

"My Lord Marquis, you are targeting the Netherlands and are biased against the Netherlands." A commentator stood up and loudly expressed his dissatisfaction.

"Nonsense, when you robbed Zhoushan, plundered Penghu, and occupied Taiwan, how could I not be biased? The French have never done this, right?" Liu Yu also showed no pretense and openly admitted that, yes, I am biased against you.

"My Lord Marquis, the French are even more hateful. He didn't do it because his strength and influence in Southeast Asia made it impossible for him to do it before, not because he didn't want to do it."

Liu Yu said in his heart, what the hell, I certainly know that the French "helped" draw the national map and steal Jingdezhen porcelain technology, but it is much more serious than what you did. If the crow was shot by the French, they would immediately intercept the canal transport. .

However, at this moment, he still spread his hands and said with a smile: "There is a saying in China that the deeds do not matter the heart. For a eunuch, you can say that he also has the heart to rape women, but you cannot convict him because of his heart. So, there is no way, who told you to do it before?”

This sounds like China is quite reasonable. Valkenir quickly thought about the current situation in his mind, and could only sincerely apologize to Liu Yu for the sake of Fujian tea and Jiangxi porcelain.

"Lord Marquis, this matter is indeed our fault. But we have already apologized before, what else do you want?"

"It's not like your country didn't know about these things when trade was resumed. It's already forgotten. This can only be regarded as a misunderstanding caused by the lack of understanding between the East and the West. We are really just here to trade."

Liu Yu sighed and shook his head slightly.

"It's just that, as we are all Western countries, the performance of the Netherlands is really hard to trust. Originally, I didn't care much about this matter, but someone mentioned another thing, saying that your country has always been shameless."

"Three years after the Apocalypse in the previous dynasty, your country was in Nanyang and was in alliance with the United Kingdom. They were all allies, but they suddenly betrayed the alliance and massacred many British people in Ambon. When many ministers in the DPRK heard about this, they all said It is indeed a country of robbers that kills all its allies casually..."

Liu Yu did not name who mentioned it.

However, all the Dutch people present cursed in their hearts almost at the same time.

Damn your ancestors, you British guy! Just to offend your uncle, Ambon just killed a few of you. After Cromwell came to power, he had already forced the company to lose money. What else do you want? According to your instigation, we will pay 300,000 dong for killing a dozen of you. How much compensation will we have to pay for killing hundreds of Chinese people in Penghu and Taiwan?