In the end," Professor Li judged: "So, everyone, our relationship with the Ming Dynasty is still in the run-in and temptation" This agreement only reflects the relationship between us and the two of us as a phased product, not the final result. If you could realize this, "I don't think I would be so indignant." Of course, we need to protect our own interests, and the Ming Empire will definitely fight for their rights and interests. There will definitely be more such things in the future, and there will only be more and more of them, and how to deal with them depends on our wisdom and judgment, and it cannot be achieved overnight. ”

"And how do you think we're going to respond to their requests this time?"

A sentence suddenly appeared in the crowd, "It seems that I want to pick on the thorn of the old man in specific affairs, but how can an experienced old professor be caught in this kind of thinking" and immediately smiled: "How to deal with it specifically, that is the responsibility of the management committee." Didn't you elect these 15 comrades just to solve these problems? ”

After saying this, the old man waved his hand at everyone, and left the council hall in such a dashing manner. Everyone in the room looked at each other, and a few of them couldn't help but nod secretly, although this old man took a back seat and claimed to be careless, but he was still concerned about the core line of the entire collective. Some people want to change the friendly policy toward Ming that was formulated under his auspices," the old professor would stand up and say that. And as long as this basic line remains unchanged, how to deal with the various requirements of the Ming Empire" He didn't bother to care.

After a while, Aunt Xi Song lightly tapped the hammer, "Okay, let's continue, Xiao Ao, please continue to introduce your thoughts." ”

"Oh...... Well, in fact, in my opinion, as long as we handle it properly, we may not suffer in this matter. ”

Ao Sayan wanted to state this point of view from the beginning, but he was interrupted and was involved in a debate that "agreeing to the demands of the Ming Empire is a big loss", but in fact, this proposition may not be true. So now, when Ozhayan was given the opportunity to speak again, he hastened to throw out his central issue, "lest it be crooked again."

"We all know that the Ming Empire has always attached little importance to the navy and ships, and this time they made a request just to see that we have captured many large ships from the Europeans, and they want to get a piece of the pie. Even if we give them a few, it probably won't be of much use, and most of them will eventually rot in some port. ”

"That's why we don't need to give them good boats!"

Ye Mengyan shouted, but Ao Sayan shook his head: "My idea is just the opposite: if we give them rotten ships, then in the future, the Ming Dynasty will definitely put all the blame for those ships that cannot be used on our heads, and if we don't give things well, then we will really do a loss-making business."

And it is precisely because of Daming's shortcomings in this regard: "We have to find the best one for them, so that they have no excuses." We have to make the Ming Dynasty feel that it is an absolute waste and a crime to idle such a good ship in the port, and it must be utilized."

So they're going to have to start investing in the ships in earnest......"

"You mean to use their request this time to induce the Ming Empire to build its own navy?"

Wu Kun, one of the committee members, shook his head and said incredulously: "That Emperor Chongzhen is anxious about the silver every day, how can he be willing to come up with such a large sum of money?" Moreover, the Ming Dynasty army must have lacked experience in using this kind of Western galleon, and no matter how good the ship is, it will probably be ruined in their hands. ”

"That's right, it's because the Ming Empire lacks both capital and technology that I dare to build yì to give them good goods, if it can be copied like the later generations of China, then I don't dare to give the ............ of "making competitors for ourselves"

In the face of Wu Gu's questioning, Ao Sayan smiled unhurriedly.

"I estimate that even the big ship we gave them may not be able to take care of it by Daming alone. And it's useless for them to go to just an empty shelf ship, "There must always be some guns on board, right?" The sailor wants to cultivate jade, right? After using it for a while, you always have to do some follow-up work such as maintenance, right? The sailors of the Ming Dynasty themselves will definitely not be able to bear these things, and they will ...... by then."

"Then it's our turn! The boat does not cost money, but there is always a charge for modification and follow-up services...... High! Lao Ao, your idea is high! The Russians of our time gave Indian aircraft carriers for free" and then flashed their knives on carrier-based aircraft and modification and repair services, this hand is definitely worth emulating! ”

As soon as Ao Sayan's plan came out, he immediately received a lot of approval in the conference hall, and everyone said that Ao Sayan's idea was good. Even Aunt Song, who has always been calm and never praises people lightly, said that Xiao Ao's method is good.

It is not only necessary to offend anyone, but also to obtain substantial gain.

After that, everyone was in full swing to discuss what to do with this business? In terms of strategic position, the 1,000-ton galleons of this year are indeed not much worse than the aircraft carriers of later generations. Although the ship cannot be equipped with carrier-based aircraft, it needs to be equipped with artillery. The number of guns on a ship represents its strength, of course, it must be within a safe range.

The early Europeans paid a lot of price in this regard due to their poor foundation in mechanics, just as the king of Sweden once spent several years and a lot of money to build the largest warship "Vasa" in Europe at that time, with multi-layer gun decks and extremely powerful firepower. It's just that because there are too many guns loaded, the relationship between the center of gravity and the balance cannot be controlled. The ship was launched for the first time for sea trials, and just before it sailed far from the port, it was blown on its side by a gust of wind and sank in the channel near the port, becoming the laughing stock of Europe. However, the ship was so well preserved that it was salvaged from the water a few years later and placed in a special museum for visitors......

In addition to discussing the ship itself, it was also a question of what name to give to the Ming Dynasty. It is not appropriate to give it completely for nothing, then it is equivalent to unconditionally accepting Daming's request, which is very detrimental to future negotiations, so you have to find an excuse.

At the beginning, some people said that it was a birthday gift to Emperor Chongzhen, but according to the information, it was learned that Zhu Youzhen's birthday was the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the lunar calendar, which had already passed. However, if you count the time of the modification training, it is just right to take it out as a gift in December this year. But some people have suggested that if this is done, won't they have to give gifts every year in the future? Put a shackle on yourself for no reason, forget it.

In the end, Lin Feng still came forward in the name of the trading company and sold a thousand-ton galleon to the other party at a symbolic price, which at least nominally had nothing to do with the agreement, and was a pure commercial act. And if the Ming Dynasty makes other requests, it can also be justified to refuse or charge them according to the market price, we have already given such a big discount, if you make other non-sub-point requests, it will not be appropriate.

This proposal was also unanimously agreed by everyone, and after the strategy was decided, the next step was to consider the wording "discuss the details and other parts smoothly, and soon a resolution was formed."

…… Soon after, a well-worded reply telegram was sent from Hainan Island to the Ming court, "presented to the Ming court by Chen Tao, the liaison officer of Qionghai Town in Beijing", formally indicating Qiongzhen's attitude towards the Ming Dynasty's previous requests.

In the reply letter, it was first pointed out in strict terms: Your request to share the spoils of war this time violates the clause of Article * of the treaty signed by you and us before, and we cannot agree to it.

However, in view of the good relationship between the two sides and your urgent need for sea power, our Qionghai Trading Company has agreed to sell some captured ships to you at a preferential price. As a sign of sincerity, we will sell to the Ming at a symbolic price the largest and best-equipped of all the ships captured this time, the flagship galleon of the European Fleet, which was originally carried by the enemy commander-in-chief.

This symbolic price is even more than one silver dollar, that is, five silver coins.

At the end of the reply, there are a few lines of appendices stating that the flagship had been slightly damaged in the battle, but that we would be responsible for repairing it "and adapting it so that it could adapt to the requirements of the Ming sailors: and in the hope that the Ming would send a group of sailors to Luzon, and we would be responsible for training them" and that we would send someone to assist in sailing the ship back to the port of Daming. In addition, the ship will also be presented with eight large bronze guns and 100 high-quality Western fires to ensure that the ship has the ability to protect itself while sailing.

In addition to the text, Chen Tao also specifically informed the other party when talking with Qian Ge Lao: These repairs,

The "refit" training personnel, the artillery fire system that comes with the ship, and the spare parts and materials needed for the first voyage are all free of charge. But if the Ming wanted to increase the ship's firepower and "install more artillery, they would have to buy it." And if Da Ming wants to get more ships, he also needs huā money to buy them, and we will give the best price" Of course, it can't be like this one, almost completely free. Trading companies can't always do loss-making business" I hope you can understand Yunyun......

And Qian Qianyi was overjoyed, and repeatedly said that he understood that it was already an unexpected joy to get a big ship, not to mention the fire mirror and cannon! Even if the imperial court is unwilling to contribute any additional money, this batch of things alone is enough to gag the mouth of any political enemy!

See how you're attacking me again this time? I want someone to deal with shorthair, when did you suffer a loss?

On the way to the cabinet with the reply letter sent by Chen Tao, Qian Qianyi thought so proudly.