Peter Natz wasn't really interested in the map of the gold mountain, because the power of the Taiwanese merchant hall alone was not enough to bring the Japanese shogunate to its knees, and if the power of the company was used, then the gold mountain would have nothing to do with him.

But he is full of resentment towards the Japanese shogunate, and he will try to do anything that can make the Japanese shogunate feel embarrassed. Not to mention, his huge trade interests in China also made him pay more attention to the attitude of the Chinese.

Although Zheng Cai suddenly brought a map of Jinshan was very strange, he was not willing to explore the secret behind it, but bought the map without bargaining, anyway, the money was also Batavia asked him to use to curry favor with the Chinese.

As for Zheng Cai's hint to him that he hoped that he could promote the company's idea of using force against the Japanese shogunate, Peter Natz also agreed without hesitation, but he immediately made a request to Zheng Cai: "Dear friend, my time in Asia will not be very long. After winning the trade deal with China, I sent a letter to my family asking for me to move me back home. You know, I'm good enough to go back to the company's headquarters. ”

Zheng Cai smiled and said, "This is indeed a good thing, I should congratulate you." Well, what kind of help would you like to get? Money or a trade privilege? ”

Peternats' body leaned forward, looked at Zheng Cai seriously, and said, "I hope that after I return to China, the raw silk trade quota that His Majesty promised me can still be continued." In addition, I would like to ask you to restrain the Ming officials in Taiwan, whose pioneering actions in Taiwan have exceeded the agreement we reached at the beginning, and are now almost within the range of the city of Geranza. ”

Zheng Cai thought for a moment and then said, "I promised you the raw silk trade quota, and I can assure you that even if you return to China, there will be no change." But you should also remember that even after returning to China, you are still a friend of the Ming Dynasty.

As for Taiwan's pioneering actions, God, do you think I can restrain those who are looking for food for themselves? Besides, according to the agreement, wouldn't the construction of your city of Geranza be stopped a long time ago? If everyone is not following the agreement, why are you holding them back? ”

Peternats's face was very ugly, but he still insisted: "Then at least before I leave Taiwan, you should let them restrain a little, otherwise I won't be able to explain to Batavia." ”

Zheng Cai thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, for the sake of our friendship, I will tell them, at least within the confines of Geransha City, to restrain their actions." ”

Peternats's face suddenly became happy, but before he could speak, Zheng Cai had already continued to say to him: "Then for the sake of our friendship, I also hope that you can copy a copy of the design drawings of the city of Geranza to us." ”

The joy on Peternats' face froze suddenly, and it took a long time before he nodded slightly. Zheng Cai got up and patted him on the shoulder, and then said with a smile: "You are really our good friend of Daming, and your efforts will definitely be rewarded." ”

After leaving the small courtyard where Peternats was, Zheng Cai reflected on his meeting with the envoy from Manila in front of his carriage, and he felt that the envoy had concealed his emotions very well, and it was probably difficult for him to find out the other party's attitude towards Japan for a while.

He raised his head and commanded his coachman, "Go to Tianshuijing Hutong..."

Hearing that Zheng Cai came to the door, Methwald hurriedly walked to the door to greet him. The two exchanged pleasantries at the door for a while, and Methwald beckoned Zheng Cai to enter the conversation.

The two entered the west wing in the front yard, which was furnished in the English style of a living room, with several leather sofas and wooden chairs surrounding a conversation area, surrounded by a bookcase set against the wall.

Zheng Cai glanced at the settings in the room, then chose a sofa to sit down at random, looked at the porcelain tea set on the coffee table in front of him and the milk pot and sugar pot on one side, he skillfully moved his hands and mixed a cup of milk tea for himself.

After taking a sip of the fragrant and sweet milk tea, Zheng Cai said to Methwald with satisfaction: "I came over today mainly to reply to you." We have decided to lease three merchant ships, the Bristol, the Glasgow, and the Bath, to the East India Company.

The Bristol is 47,500 yuan a year, the Glasgow is 47,500 yuan a year, and the Bath is 55,000 yuan a year, and the charter period of the three merchant ships is three years. After three years, whether to continue borrowing or not will be discussed.

In addition, we have decided to reward the crew of each ship with 5% of the annual profit. 05% for captains, 15% for officers, 25% for regular crew, and the remaining 05% will be deposited directly into your bank account. ”

Hearing such news, Methwold was naturally in a good mood. However, he hesitated slightly, and still asked Zheng Caifa: "Your Majesty's personal conditions for me are naturally very good, but as an employee of the East India Company, I still hope that Your Majesty can give the company some preferential treatment in trade, so as to block the doubts of others, otherwise it will be difficult for me to obtain preferential tariffs for your ships to enter the UK." ”

Zheng Cai pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty is not in favor of granting any trade privileges to the East India Company, because it is contrary to the spirit of free trade.

However, His Majesty said that although there are tens of thousands of miles between the Ming Dynasty and the United Kingdom, they are both fledgling countries in terms of overseas exploration. Neither the Ming nor the British could catch up with the great geographical discoveries of the past hundred years, and now the most fertile and fertile lands of the New World have fallen into the hands of the Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch.

Therefore, to a certain extent, the Ming and Britain naturally had many common interests, such as the redivision of the New World colonies; the abolition of the monopoly of certain countries on certain trade routes; For the untapped new world, there are equal opportunities for people and countries..."

Zheng Cai's relayed Chongzhen's words immediately resonated greatly with Methwold. During his years in Asia, he was overwhelmed by the suppression of the Dutch East India Company, and the latecomers did have a natural aversion to the maritime interests seized by the first-mover countries.

Methwald subconsciously applauded Zheng Cai, "That's true, Your Majesty's words really go to my heart." It's a pity that our king only cares about the European continent across the channel, and for us merchants who explore the sea, they are only regarded as money bags for withdrawals.

The Dutch East India Company has so squeezed out British merchants abroad that His Majesty will only ask us to be patient and retreat. If our Majesty had half the insight of His Majesty the Emperor, we merchants would have a much better time overseas.

However, Mr. Zheng, you said so much, although I also agree with it, but it still doesn't help the company at all. ”

Zheng Cai smiled and said: "I haven't finished talking yet, Your Majesty considers that the situation between Daming and Britain is similar, so he intends to support Britain and your company in a way that does not violate the spirit of free trade." ”

Methwold asked curiously, "In what way?" ”

Zheng Cai immediately replied: "Of the three merchant ships we have leased, two of them will be used to run the Ming and British routes. After the two ships have sold their goods in the UK, they will use two-thirds of their profits to purchase British wool, and the remaining one-third to purchase other British cargo.

At the same price, your company can give priority to procurement, or you can give priority to supplying goods. In this way, your company is equivalent to borrowing these two ships of capital for free, and you can also use the purchasing right to increase the right to speak in China. This should be no less than a trade privilege for the UK and your company, right? ”

Methwald only thought about it for a moment and admitted that Zheng Cai's idea was indeed good for the company. The woolen textile industry is now the most important industry in the UK, and the western region where the woolen textile industry is developed is also a very influential squire group in the country.

Combined, the two ships will not carry less than 1,000 tons, and this amount of Chinese cargo is worth about 15-200,000 pounds in the UK. If the company increases the purchasing power of this scale in the country every year, it will undoubtedly be a considerable benefit.

After all, although Britain's wool tweed is good, it has never been able to open the Asian market before, so when Britain imports Chinese goods, it can only export a large amount of precious metals, and even so, the Chinese are not willing to trade with them.

Of course, the main reason why British high-quality broadbanded wool has no market in Asia is that the value is too high and the color is too dull. A piece of English woolen wool is worth £5 and £12 in the European market, and it sells for at least £8-10 a horse in Asia.

However, at this price, the Chinese might as well buy the colorful Shu brocade. Therefore, after learning about the prices in China, Methwold had long since given up the idea of selling wool products to China, although the best thing in Britain was now the woolen industry.

But if the Chinese are willing to buy wool in the UK, it is a good opportunity for the company to win over the powerful woolen merchants in London. Although it does not help the company's economic interests, it does help to increase the company's political influence in the country.

After thinking for a long time, Methwald finally agreed to the other party's proposal, and also accepted Zheng Cai's request, in order to ensure that the ship did not have an accident, the crew on the ship should be replaced by half of the Chinese.

For this, Methwold can still express his understanding, in this era of the sea without order, a ship carrying nearly 100,000 pounds of cargo, not to mention will cause pirates to covet, even the crew of the merchant ship may not have ideas, after all, no sailor who dares to run the ship is in peace.

Zheng Cai and Methwald soon finalized the cooperation between the Four Seas Trading Company and the East India Company, and the remaining ship was also fixed for the shipment of oil between Shanghai and the South Seas.

After talking about business, Zheng Cai took a big sip of milk tea, and was thinking about how to test the British view of Japan when he heard the other party suddenly ask him: "Mr. Zheng, in fact, I have a little personal curiosity and want to ask you."

I heard that Japan invaded Korea decades ago and was eventually driven back by the Ming army. I would like to ask why the Ming Dynasty did not ask Japan for war compensation in the first place..."