It’s been quite annoying lately!

As the Governor of Batavia of the Dutch East India Company, Anthony Van Diemen was in a very unhappy mood, even angry!

In fact, he was originally in a good mood. As a businessman, no, I should say a failed businessman, he joined the East India Company twenty years ago. Later, he was stationed in Batavia, and that was when

Since then, he has had a prosperous career in officialdom. He was promoted to governor of Batavia four years ago, and even nine years ago, he was appointed admiral.

In the past two years, in order to strengthen the company's rule in the Malacca region and control the navigation line from India to the Ming Dynasty, he signed a treaty on behalf of the Netherlands with the Sultan of Dernat that was very beneficial to the Netherlands. From then on, through war, he captured one by one

Originally a Portuguese colonial settlement!

Just when he was about to achieve an unprecedented glorious victory, suddenly, the news from the north hit him hard!

The Ming army actually occupied Rechelan City!

That was a Dutch colony!

What's even more annoying is that the city of Rechelan fell so quickly entirely because of the betrayal of the Japanese mercenaries in the city. After learning the news, he immediately made a decision to kill all the Japanese in Batavia.

people.

More than 600 Japanese mercenaries and their families were killed overnight. Although they lost a mercenary with strong fighting power and feared by the natives, at least Batavia's safety was guaranteed.

God can testify that it is not safe at all. After all, there are more than 10,000 Ming people in Batavia. If they had a choice, Anthony and the members of the Batavia Parliament would like to deal with them all, but

...He doesn’t dare!

After all, this is not the 19th century, and the Ming Dynasty is not the Manchu and Qing Dynasties!

As early as when he was promoted to admiral, the Dutch fleet suffered heavy losses in Liaoluo Bay. Not to mention the losses of the fleet, the Dutch even lost the right to trade along the Ming Dynasty coast, which was equivalent to squeezing out the Dutch East India Company.

Outside the market of Ming Dynasty!

Trade with the Ming Dynasty was the basis for the establishment of the Dutch East India Company. As for spices, the era of huge profits from spices was long over. Losing the Ming Dynasty would not only lose huge profits, but would even lead to the bankruptcy of the East India Company. The East India Company

The existence is to make money and trade with the Ming Dynasty!

Therefore, the top priority after Anthony Van Diemen took over as Governor of Batavia was to reopen the door to the Ming Market... With the failure of the Liaoluo Bay naval battle, of course he could not use war to solve the problem. Then

The victory in the naval battle made him realize that the Ming Dynasty was definitely not an Indian chief or a native of Southeast Asia. Moreover, it could not defeat the Ming navy... Even if a huge fleet was mobilized from the Netherlands, it would not be enough to destroy the Ming navy.

division, forcing them to submit.

Since war cannot solve the problem, let alone make them surrender, let's negotiate!

The last time, it was through negotiations with Zheng Zhilong that the trade problem was solved through exclusive trade with him and the trade route was reopened.

So what about this time?

In fact, if he had a choice, Anthony Van Diemen would be willing to send a fleet to recapture the city of Rejelan, but this would mean a large-scale war, more investment and greater risks. With the company's financial resources, especially

But when the war with the Portuguese was ongoing, he simply could not make such a big gamble - the company could not go to war with two powerful enemies at the same time, let alone lose, even if it was a protracted war, the company would not be able to make it.

Gotta close down!

Portugal or Ming Dynasty?

Which one to choose?

Just when Anthony Van Diemen was distraught, he didn't know whether to continue attacking Portugal to seize the trade route, or to take back Jechelan and ensure the forefront of the trade stronghold.

Adriana Quina, the wife of the previous Commissioner, suddenly came to Batavia and brought shocking news.

His Royal Highness Prince De of the Ming Dynasty hopes that the Dutch East India Company can send a high-level delegation to Dalian to conduct trade negotiations with him!

Negotiate with His Highness the Prince!

Direct face-to-face negotiation!

My God, for Anthony Van Diemen, this is a piece of pie in the sky, because since the Europeans sailed to the Ming Dynasty, they have been looking forward to meeting their emperors and nobles to negotiate trade issues.

But... this wish is almost never not achieved!

We are willing to give anything, even to betray God, just to see their King!

Over the years, countless people have made such a vow, but it has never come true!

Now, even if you can’t see the king, you can still see the prince!

As long as we can see His Highness the Prince, there will be a chance to open up trade. In comparison, the city of Geranje is not important at all. As for the Dutch in the city, well, they were all killed by the despicable and shameless Japanese. He Ming

What does it have to do with the country?

Faced with such a God-given opportunity, Anthony Van Diemen naturally couldn't wait to board a Galenic ship. It was not that he was worried about someone else, but he was unwilling to let such a big credit fall to others.

We boarded a ship of guns and gunpowder. I heard that China was fighting against the barbaric Tatars in the north and would definitely need these weapons. This was a welcome gift.

During the voyage, he even impatiently calculated a lot of conditions that would be offered!

Since trade negotiations are negotiations, we should strive for some conditions!

As Anthony Van Diemen, who is determined to open up Eastern trade, he wants a lot! For example, he hopes to have the same leased land as Macau. Well, this can be used as compensation for losing the city of Relancia, and of course

It means that East India Company ships have freedom of navigation along the coast of Ming Dynasty, but they can enter any port of Ming Dynasty...

"This is impossible... Your Majesty the Governor, I can assure you that you will definitely be able to return from the Ming Dynasty with a full load of various goods, and you will also be the first to meet the prince of the Ming Dynasty and reach a trade agreement.

As a Dutch official, you will become a hero in the entire United Provinces. But His Highness the Prince will never agree to these demands of yours. There is no chance at all. Your demands are too ridiculous. Since he conquered the city of Geranje, how can he possibly agree to it?

What about agreeing to lease the land to the East India Company? As for all the ports, Lord Governor, you have to understand, what does the Netherlands need? Access to their ports for trade, but not every port can trade!”

Adriana Quinana, who was released as a prisoner, now serves as a messenger between the two sides. However, her position is not just on the Dutch side, she is more on her own position.

After all, this position can bring you more rewards.

As a woman, she did not want to pin all her destiny on a man like in the past, but the prince gave her a new opportunity.

As long as she seizes this opportunity, she may become the richest woman in Amsterdam and even Europe.

Of course, if you want to seize this opportunity, you need to sacrifice some of the East India Company's interests. But what does the company's interests have to do with her?

"I believe that if you put forward these conditions, you are undoubtedly declaring war on him. Don't forget that he is a very good general. He has the most powerful army in the entire East under his command."

When she said these words, Adriana Quina was standing next to Anthony Van Diemen, and her tone seemed very calm.

"War, I think this is definitely not the outcome that the directors of Amsterdam want to see, what do you think?"

Adriana Quina's reminder made Anthony Van Diemen mute. For Amsterdam, what they hope for is trade. What they hope is to carry out trade with China and obtain huge profits from it.

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As for war, God can also testify. The directors I went to Amsterdam did not mind them using military means to snatch wealth from the hands of the natives. But they never wanted a war between the company and China. After all, the company needed China's products.

"Well, I guess you're right, but, you know, it's just negotiation skills."

Van Diemen shrugged helplessly.
Chapter completed!