Steel Dynasty - Chapter 451

[Chapter 451 Marine Corps]

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“Hahaha…”

The serious atmosphere in the government office was broken by Xiao Ming’s laughter.

After struggling for such a long time, he basically solved the Ryukyu problem without any bloodshed, and also found a trade route with Europe.

Stopping his laughter, Xiao Ming said to Claire: “I’m glad you can accept this condition. If you can sincerely trade with my fiefdom, I guarantee that your future trade in East Asia will not be harmed. On the contrary, you will get “

More profits.”

“I hope so. The ultimate goal of us Dutch is trade and profit, as long as His Highness can guarantee this,” Claire said with the same smile.

Nodding, Xiao Ming continued: “In this case, it is better for both of us to sign a trade agreement now to stipulate the commitments of both parties.” Xiao Ming said.

After that, he asked Yang Chengye to prepare paper and pen to write down the results of the negotiation to form an agreement to stipulate the behavior of both parties. Claire had no objection to this.

Then the two sides discussed some issues in detail, and finally formed a paper agreement.

The agreement clearly states:

First, the Netherlands will return Ryukyu Island to the Great Chongqing Kingdom and place it under the name of the King of Qi of the Great Chongqing Kingdom, and the King of Qi of the Great Chongqing Kingdom will ensure the safety of the Dutch trading company’s headquarters in Relandja and the smooth flow of trade routes. .

Second, the Dutch Trading Company and the Qingzhou Chamber of Commerce jointly established the Foreign Trade Department in Dengzhou. In the future, all trade must be approved by the office before proceeding.

Third, Relanja City retains 2,000 musketeers and four warships, and at the same time allows the same number of troops under the name of the King of Qi to be stationed and managed jointly, and both sides are responsible for their own military supplies.

Fourth, when the city of Relanje was attacked by foreign enemies, Qidi had the obligation to work with the Dutch trading company to defend against the enemy. At the same time, when ships on both sides were plundered by foreign enemies at sea, both sides had the obligation to protect them.

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Write down these terms one by one, and soon a piece of paper is covered with words. After writing the treaty in the language of Dayu, Xiao Ming wrote another treaty in the language of the Netherlands. This move Making Claire’s jaw almost drop.

“Dear His Highness King Qi, why do you know our language?” Claire said.

Xiao Ming said: “Then why does Rhodes know the language of our country of Chongqing?”

“But he can only speak, not write.” Claire said, Rhodes’s past is not glorious. In fact, Rhodes was also a pirate in the past. It was by following pirates from different countries that the young Rhodes mastered the language of Great Chongqing.

“That’s really unfortunate. I learned this knowledge from a knowledgeable missionary.” Xiao Ming also used this reason to excuse himself.

“Missionary? So His Highness has both flintlock guns and artillery?” Claire said in surprise.

Xiao Ming nodded affirmatively. Since they cooperated, he had to give them a reason.

“This must be a very knowledgeable missionary.” Claire smiled bitterly. He really wanted to kill this missionary with a shot.

With a soft laugh, Xiao Ming handed the agreement to Claire. In fact, he mastered memorizing things very quickly, such as language. After all, the knowledge that needs to be memorized is in the technology library. Whatever he thinks of, he will know it immediately. A word or even a sentence jumps out.

“Now it’s time for us to sign. As long as this agreement takes effect, war can be avoided.” Xiao Ming said.

Claire’s expression became serious. He took a deep breath and took out a quill pen from his arms to sign his name on the agreement.

Ryukyu Island was developed by the Dutch Trading Company, so it belongs to the wealth announced by the Dutch Trading Company. He has the right to deal with the company’s property, provided that the company’s trade will not be damaged.

After Claire signed the agreement, she pushed it to Xiao Ming and said, “It’s your turn now.”

After taking the agreement, Xiao Ming also signed his name. The agreement was officially effective, and he nodded with satisfaction. He nodded and said: “I wish us a happy cooperation.”

Claire’s expression was very complicated. This agreement was a complete victory for the King of Qi, but for them it was the humiliation of failure. This meant that the era of the Dutch informing East Asian trade routes was officially a thing of the past. , just as they have now lost European maritime supremacy.

“I hope His Highness can abide by the commitments in the agreement, otherwise we Dutch will fight to the last soldier.” Claire warned.

Xiao Ming looked serious and said solemnly: “I always keep my promises.”

Nodding, Claire stood up and said: “In that case, we will wait for His Highness’s arrival in Relanja City.”

“Okay.”

Xiao Ming originally wanted Claire to stay for a meal, but he gave up because he was worried about Claire’s humiliating mood at this time. After all, losers also have their own dignity.

After sending Claire off, Yang Chengye, who was involved in the negotiations, looked at Xiao Ming with admiration and said, “I didn’t expect that His Highness is so knowledgeable. I admire you so much!”

“Stop flattering and do more business. We have signed the agreement this time. This Dengzhou can It will be the commercial port for trade with the Netherlands in the future. In the future, goods coming here from the Netherlands will be unloaded here, and our goods will be loaded on Dutch ships here.”

Yang Chengye said since Xiao Ming mentioned this last time. I have been looking forward to this day, and now two months have passed, and now I finally have some clues.

He said: “I will order the courtyard next to the government office to be vacated and converted into the Ministry of Foreign Trade.” After saying that, Yang Chengye got ready to go. He was much more anxious than Xiao Ming now.

Shaking his head, Xiao Ming walked towards the cabin. Now that the agreement was signed, there were still a lot of things to do. First, he had to take over Ryukyu Island and the bastion Mingkes on the island opposite to Relanja City.

Afterwards, his army was to be stationed in the city of Jelanja and the Dutch would jointly monitor the coastal trade routes.

Thinking of this, he immediately sent someone to call Yue Yun. Naturally, it was Yue Yun who was responsible for controlling the route.

Not long after returning to the camp, Yue Yun rushed over. During this period, he had been leading the fleet training. When he learned that Xiao Ming had arrived in Dengzhou, he was about to come to Xiao Ming to ask about the Ryukyu matter.

“The Dutch surrendered? How boring!” Yue Yun looked disappointed. He was now looking for an opponent like a fighting cock.

“It’s not surrender. It’s just that we will have a cooperative relationship from now on. But while we cooperate, we must also remain vigilant. This is the meaning of garrisoning.” Xiao Ming said: “So, you have to dedicate some warships to station in Ryukyu. I will also I will train a group of marines for you.”

“Marines?” Yue Yun’s eyes lit up. This is the branch he has always dreamed of.

(End of chapter)