Chapter 218 Sweeping the South Seas: The Declaration of Malacca Sea Power
Set up a business website.
Business tax exemption.
Regarding these two requests made by Alonso Fernandez, Xu Huoqing refused on the spot, saying: "It is impossible to give away land, and it is impossible to reduce or reduce tax exemptions. You Portuguese people are not capable of fighting.
The tip-off is very powerful. If it hadn't been for you this time, I wouldn't have been able to travel thousands of miles in a month, sweeping through Manila, Batavia, Malacca and many other places. Tired people were trapped in boats and ships. Tell me, this
How should I calculate the account?"
"The tip was made by Ricardo. What does it have to do with us in Portugal?"
Alonso said with an aggrieved look: "You should punish Ricciardo for this matter. Why do you want to implicate us? I didn't send someone to tip off the news, so how can you punish me? It's not fair."
!You can't do this." He protested strongly.
Faced with such a logic genius, Xu Huoqing could not argue, so he could only ask the headquarters for instructions on how to deal with it.
In the afternoon, Harbor City sent instructions, which contained three items:
1. The Portuguese are allowed to set up business stations, but they need to pay rent.
Second, it is impossible to do business tax-free. Unless the Portuguese are able to transport resources from Brazil and other places to Xujiazhuang in large quantities, they can enjoy the tax deduction or exemption policy.
Third, if the Portuguese dare to tip the world again, they will all be expelled from the East and lose the right to do business directly here.
See these three terms.
Alonso was very disappointed and even shocked that Xu Jiazhuang's appetite was even eyeing Brazil's resources. What on earth did Xu Jiazhuang want to do?
But without the strength to resist, they could only choose to accept it. After all, they retained a business station. Even if they had to pay rent and taxes, after Xujiazhuang manages this place, it will surely become prosperous and fully developed.
, they have the upper hand, can make a lot of money, and turn losses into profits.
There is no need to directly face the attacks and harassment from the two indigenous kingdoms of Johor and Aceh, perfect, simply perfect.
Thinking of this, Alonso Fernandez felt much better, and even had the mentality of watching a good show. I wonder how Xujiazhuang will respond to the attack from the indigenous kingdom? Will he be in a hurry and suffer a big loss?
the next day.
8,000 natives from the Kingdom of Johor arrived in the east.
The Kingdom of Aceh across the strait, under the personal leadership of Sultan Inskanda Muda, sent more than 300 ships directly to the port of Malacca, with the momentum to conquer this place in one fell swoop.
However, Xu Jiajun's 1,500 marines chose to go out to fight in the city and killed more than 4,000 Johor natives in just over half an hour.
Although the six armored warships of the Xu family's naval fleet consumed a lot of ammunition and had not much remaining, they only consumed more than 2,000 rounds of 75mm artillery shells, destroying more than 200 ships of the Kingdom of Aceh, and bombing the Sultan of the country.
He was seriously injured and had to withdraw in embarrassment. At least in the short term, he would not dare to challenge again.
However, the challenge from these local indigenous forces was just a small episode. It was not worth mentioning to Xujiazhuang. However, it frightened the Pu people who were watching the battle. It was the first time that they really saw the strength of Xujiazhuang. At the same time, they felt lucky. It was okay.
Surrender decisively, otherwise you will die miserably.
The real big event on the 29th was that in the afternoon, Xu Huoqing issued the "Declaration of Malacca Sea Rights" in the name of Xu Jiazhuang.
In a large shopping mall.
Businessmen from the Netherlands, Britain, Spain, Portugal and other Western countries were invited, as well as some indigenous representatives from Southeast Asia, totaling more than 300 people.
In front of them, a formal declaration was made.
The main contents are six items:
First, from now on, the land of Nanyang has been the back garden of the Ming Empire and Xujiazhuang. It is the sphere of influence of the Ming Empire that does not allow any external forces to encroach. Those who dare to challenge this principle can increase their chips and come and try.
Xujiazhuang is always with you.
Secondly, Manila, Batavia, and Malacca, which were occupied by Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal and other countries, have been owned by Xujiazhuang and have been renamed New Luzon City, Golden Phoenix City, and New Loulan City respectively. From now on, the new place names will prevail.
No more old place names are allowed.
Third, please withdraw all military forces as soon as possible from Palawan Island, Sulu Islands, Borneo, Cebu Island, Spice Islands, Makassar, Timor Island and other areas occupied by Western countries. Xujiazhuang Naval Fleet will soon
A second wave of sweeps will soon be launched to eliminate all Western colonial forces on these islands.
Fourth, in the future, the land of Nanyang will include the entire eastern sea. Unarmed merchant ships from the West can enter, but not a single gun or cannon. Anyone who dares to appear in the area, whether it is a pirate or an official force, will
They must be destroyed without mercy, that is, warships from Western countries are not allowed to appear east of the Strait of Malacca or north of the Strait of Sunda, otherwise one ship will be sunk.
Fifth, Xujiazhuang welcomes businessmen from all over the world to do business legally in Nanyang, and will provide them with a safe and stable business environment, as well as lower tax rates.
Sixth, Xujiazhuang's colonization of Nanyang was not to occupy territory, plunder resources, massacre and enslave the indigenous people, and destroy the country. He just wanted to establish a small number of manors, ports, and trading stations to lead all peace-loving nations to develop together and move towards a common goal.
The prosperity of China is fundamentally different from that of Western colonists. Local kingdoms and tribes should not be too worried or overreact. Even if there are conflicts, please give priority to dialogue and cooperation.
above.
This is the core content of the Malacca Sea Rights Declaration.
And after listening to this declaration.
All the Western businessmen and indigenous representatives at the scene were whispering and discussing, and their faces were obviously more worried than happy.
"We are about to be bound by the Eastern order. The beautiful colonial era is over. If we want to go back to the past, we must unite the entire Europe and send more than a thousand gunboats."
"My profits may be reduced by more than 30%, or even unprofitable."
"No, not necessarily. I have been to the Harbor City in Xujiazhuang. That place is like heaven, more beautiful than the paradise described in the Bible. It once shook my faith in God, but Xujiazhuang's ability is beyond doubt. Among them
Under our management, Nanyang will definitely be more prosperous and develop faster. This is a better era for us businessmen and there will be more opportunities."
"Even so, we are doing business under the guns of others. I don't believe they will abide by the spirit of the contract. I plan to give up the Eastern Market." The businessman said pessimistically.
"This is an unacceptable defeat. We in Europe can no longer be divided. We must unite. All God's people, including the Dutch, British, Spanish, and Portuguese, must join forces to deal with Xujiazhuang, otherwise
We stand to lose everything," the hardliner said.
"Sorry, don't drag us Portugal, we are on the verge of bankruptcy, and the Eastern market must not give up."
Over there with the indigenous representatives.
"The city of Malacca belongs to us, and you cannot stay on our land." said an envoy from the Kingdom of Johor.
"Since you helped drive away the Westerners, please leave too. We don't need you, just like Zheng He's fleet left two hundred years ago with peace and friendship." Another representative said.
"Yes, please leave. We can take care of our own affairs and don't need your help."
Face these unwelcome voices.
As the spokesperson, Xu Huoqing had to point to the white businessmen on his right and said to these indigenous representatives: "We left, and they will come back soon. You will be massacred, enslaved and deprived again, and you will live better."
It's still miserable now, and we have no obligation to help you again. In this case, let's accept the status quo. The order provided by Xujiazhuang will be much fairer, more merciful, and bring more benefits than them. Maybe after a while I
I can hear your heartfelt thanks, and you can look forward to...this press conference ends here."
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The other side.
Within the Ming Dynasty.
It was learned that Xujiazhuang’s naval fleet had basically swept through Nanyang, and the full text of the "Malacca Declaration of Sea Rights" was published in the "Oriental Times".
In the public opinion field of Ming Dynasty, it also caused considerable repercussions and discussions.
"I didn't expect those Western barbarians to be wiped out so quickly without fighting."
"Although Nanyang is fragmented and has many islands, its total area is no less than that of the Ming Dynasty. It is also sparsely populated, has a lot of wasteland, and is warm and rainy all year round. It is a treasure land suitable for farming. If you go to open up the wasteland, you may have a lot of potential." Some people are tempted to go to Nanyang for development.
thoughts.
"You have to wait and see. Don't be impatient. Whether you can gain a firm foothold in the scourge of Nanyang is a question. Don't risk your life in it."
"If it is really possible, why not take advantage of this trend, invest more than ten thousand taels, and send people to contract several thousand acres, with three crops a year? How can there be such good land in the Ming Dynasty?" Somewhere in the south of the Yangtze River,
This rich man with a plain appearance and shabby clothes murmured to the newspaper, but he seemed to be asking for more than a hundred thousand taels, which was more than enough. His true strength may be unfathomable.
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Beijing, Wenhua Palace, cabinet meeting.
"Expelling the Bai Yi, showing off their power outside the territory, and defending the Ming Dynasty's maritime borders, their achievements are no less than Huo Qubing's sealing the wolf as a subordinate. It's a pity that Xu Huo Qing is not my favorite general, but just a businessman's thug."
Chongzhen Zhu Youjian, who was sitting on a soft chair, put down the newspaper in his hand and said in a lemon-scented tone.
Wen Tiren, the first assistant, immediately suggested: "Your Majesty, how about naming Xu Huoqing the 'Sea Champion Marquis' in the name of the imperial court? And naming his wife Yinzi, maybe it can arouse this person's loyalty. I will add more later.
The reward may make this person's heart turn toward the imperial court."
Wu Zongda, the second assistant, said: "I agree that businessmen value profits. There are always some people who do not value profits but only want to be famous throughout the ages. Perhaps Xu Huoqing is one of them."
"That's enough."
Zhu Youjian rolled his eyes and said: "Don't mention such childish tricks again. It's useless. It only increases misunderstandings and suspicions. In addition, I think Xujiazhuang never does anything that is uncertain. If Xujiazhuang succeeds in colonizing overseas, it will really happen."
Bringing countless benefits, isn't Xujiazhuang getting stronger and stronger? Shouldn't I also invest tens of millions of taels to join in overseas expansion and not let the gap get wider and wider?"
He raised his concerns.
"Your Majesty, it is absolutely impossible for Xujiazhuang to colonize overseas and succeed!"
Wen Tiren said with determination: "Perhaps in a few days, news will come out that there is a major epidemic among immigrants, and the dead are lying there, or that Xujiazhuang reports good news but not bad news, deliberately concealing it. What Your Majesty has to do is not to follow suit.
Instead, we secretly dispatched Jin Yiwei to investigate and see what the actual situation is."
Bachelor Qian Shisheng said: "Your Majesty, there has been a major disaster this year and countless places need relief. Where can we find the money to expand overseas? It is better to continue to wait and see, explore more, and never follow blindly."
Wang Yingxiong, a bachelor, said: "Now that the money and food in the treasury have been spent, your majesty's internal money is increasing every day. Some people saw that gold and silver were being brought in one cart after another, and he bought enough food from Xujiazhuang.
It takes hundreds of four-wheeled carriages to transport a ship. Your Majesty, there are many honest officials in the capital who are living in poverty, with insufficient firewood and suffering from hunger and cold. Instead of thinking about overseas colonization, it is better to show kindness to the officials in the capital.
A good year, five hundred thousand silver dollars, only half a million silver dollars is enough."
"No, no, I don't have money."
Before other pavilion elders could follow suit and plead, Zhu Youjian quickly stood up and left without even being able to see his back in the blink of an eye. This chapter has been completed!