Chapter 493: Intentions

(PS: To correct this, some readers pointed out that there are two errors in the previous article, first, the statement that oak boards do not have feet, only inches.) Second, the iron-clad sheet is not established, it can only be copper,)

"In principle, all directors have the opportunity to receive technical support for new production processes." The impact of these words was like a tsunami landslide. How can the textile mills and silk factories cooperated by Suzhou Zhangjia and Dengzhou United Company gain a foothold in the market? It's very simple, the price is low, the quality is high, and the colors are varied. These three factors are related to the production process. The cotton cloth and silk produced by the machine have an absolute advantage in price, and may not be able to win much in quality, but the quality of all fabrics and silk is almost the same, and there is no zài when the difference between good and bad is too obvious, and then there is the technology of dyeing cloth, at this point, other merchants simply have no room for competition, and they can't get modern technology, and they can do some modern technology, just like the half-hand workshop process in "The Great Dyeing Workshop", which is not difficult to achieve in the Ming Dynasty.

The previous condition was just an appetizer, and this condition was the main course, and the main meal was served. In fact, Cui Xin, Zhou and Ye did not support this condition. It's just Chen Xie's decision, and they have no room for refutation. Especially Zhou Xiuying, on behalf of the Shen family to attend this meeting, the Shen family just has a breath left, and the purpose of coming here is to seek a way to live in the future. Even if Chen Xie let go of the Shen family, in the face of Ye Xianyun's large-scale industrial production, the Shen family would not have much room for competition. This technical support, the Shen family also wants to get. After Zhou Xiuying's efforts. The Shen family also made a compromise internally, and the silk weaving piece was handed over to Zhou Xiuying to take care of, and she gave up the rest of the rights. The purpose of doing this is to count on Chen Xie. To put it mildly, the rest of my life is all about this. The condition that Zhou Xiuying and the Shen family negotiated was to take over the stall and let the Shen family write a letter of resignation. This mess looks very big, but in fact, it has been in debt for a long time, and the debts on its back are not small. Otherwise, how could the Shen family let go.

The meeting continued, and Chen Xie took a look at the reactions of the merchants below. You know that things are all right. None of them are fools. No one can resist the temptation. As for why the technology was sent, Chen Xie did not explain it to everyone. He didn't need to explain, and he couldn't explain. I can't sue anyone else, I'm going to cultivate a new class to come out, right? China from Qin Yi. The monarchy centralization that the emperors tirelessly pursued. Confucianism is deeply entrenched. These things. It is not something that can be overthrown by simple reforms, there must be a large group of people who are working for their own interests. Spontaneously change something. And this group itself, it has to have strong strength, who doesn't have the strength to fuck you. While cultivating a group, cultivate the nation's external vision, instead of always staring at the one-third of an acre of land in the country, and talk about the kingdom at every turn.

Chen Xie went downstairs with confidence and left through the back door. Take three guards and wander through the empty streets of the new district. The location of this new district should be the Puxi area of old Shanghai. Building a new city from scratch in this place brings more than just a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. There is also a sense of purpose. The local merchants of Huating have heard the wind, and the most attractive thing about this place in the future is foreign trade. The preservation of the Ship Division is destined for the prosperity of this new area. Jiangnan businessmen's sense of interest does not need to be pointed out by others at all. As long as there is news of the opening of the sea, the low price of this piece can increase tenfold. Chen Xie, who bought this large piece of land at the price of cabbage, has already returned his capital.

The whole new area is still a huge construction site, the workers on the docks are busy, and the storefronts on both sides of the street have long been sold out, just waiting to be handed over and entered, and open for trading. Since Jiangnan has opened the sea, Chen Xie will not plan to transport the silk from Jiangsu and Zhejiang to Dayuan in the future, and it is definitely better to let the Europeans trade here in the new area by themselves to trade there. The reason is very simple, the era when Daming needed to understand the world and close the door to live his own little life is gone. Even if someone still wants to continue like this, they have to ask Chen Xie if he agrees. Jiangnan, where industry and commerce are prosperous, will be the benchmark of Daming in the future. And Huating is an important window to the outside world in the future. No matter how you look at that place, you can't get the effect here in Huating.

"Did the Dutch offer to pay the ransom?" When Chen Xie boarded the Liaodong, he saw Gong Salu who came in a hurry. This trip is not just to send a war report, but also to take the next step requires Chen Xie's knowledge.

"Yes, Your Excellency, as is customary, they have the right to redeem themselves. Of course, this was a matter between the aristocracy. You are an aristocrat, and you think that you can understand their thoughts better. Both Putmans and Putmans were willing to redeem themselves for five thousand closed prices. Gong Salu replied respectfully, and what he said was also the actual situation. On the European side, there is indeed this tradition. As for whether it is a nobleman, Chen Xie is not clear about this matter, and Gong Salu can't understand it.

"Ten thousand gold coins for officers and five hundred gold coins for soldiers. If you can't get this ransom, it's no problem, and you can pay off the coal you have dug for a lifetime in the coal mine. By the way, according to your understanding, if our price is too high, will the Dutch in Batavia retaliate? Chen Xie is not sad about this, this ransom is dispensable for him. Don't let the lion open his mouth and see how the Dutch react. From this it is possible to make a judgment about the strength of the Dutch in the Far East.

Gong Salu shook his head: "Unlikely, the strength of the Dutch in the Far East is not strong, even if the merchant warships of the East India Company in India are dumped, it is impossible to win." And the cost of doing so is too great, and given the current situation, the Dutch should seek an opportunity for reconciliation. ”

This answer made Chen Xie fall into deep thought, as far as personal thoughts are concerned, it is not suitable to march into Nanyang immediately at this stage, and the best time should be after the outbreak of the Anglo-Dutch War. The Elder can be cultivated as a base for advancement, and there is one place that can be occupied, and that is the Ryukyus. Once the islands in this area are occupied, the entire Japanese route is under control. For Chen Xie, the temptation is too great. Once the Dutch lose the trade routes with Japan, the question of whether they will jump over the wall in a hurry cannot be considered well.

"You go back and tell Sù Fangsi Valley, don't consider the issue of entering Nanyang at this stage. If the Dutch want to talk, then talk slowly. Lord, it can be seen as an unsinkable battleship, and with this island, the route from Java to Japan can be cut off at any time. The purpose of the negotiations was not to make peace with the Dutch, but to find out the details of the Dutch. Don't make a mistake about this, so when negotiating, try to put forward some conditions that are unacceptable to the Dutch, and be prepared for battle. Let's do this first, if there is any change, feel free to contact me. Chen Xie finally made the stage, Gong Salu took a closer look at the conversation record, and put it away closely. Then he said, "Adams, the envoy of the British, is on my ship." The ship on which he was traveling, which is currently remaining in the Commissary, means that the British cannot enter our territorial waters without your consent. ”

Chen Xie nodded with satisfaction: "He did a good job, and you are also very good." Since you're here, let's bring it and see it. I think it would be a matter of great historical significance to meet the envoy of the British on this battleship. ”

Gong Salu stood up and saluted: "There is no doubt that your great achievements will go down in history!" ”

The fart of foreign devils is very high. Master Chen was very cool, nodded with satisfaction, and motioned for him to call someone.

Adams, who came to Huating on the battleship Jiangnan, was shocked too much along the way and was numb. When he actually boarded the battleship built for the ocean, the new shock shook the numb nerves again. There is no doubt that this is a very professional warship, unlike the Dutch, who mainly rely on merchant warships, taking into account both transport and combat. The warships of the Ming people, in terms of quality, were in no way inferior to the European ones. When he saw the copper plate under the black lacquer, Adams felt that these Ming people were too rich. I applied to look around on the battleship and was agreed. After walking around every corner, Adams had to admit that this was a very professional navy. At least the Ming Navy, which is working in the direction of professionalism. The soldiers may not look so tall, but their every move seems very orderly, and a qiē looks just orderly.

High-quality warships, high-quality suzhì, high-quality weapons, huge scale. While the Europeans were still immersed in the glory of their own navigation, the Ming people had quietly caught up with the soldiers and completed the transcendence. Everyone on this ship has confidence and pride on their faces. Although they did a good job on their faces, the contempt in their eyes was very clear. Adams understood this mentality, and he would see the natives of India as well.

Along the way, Ke deliberately talks to Gongsaroch and learns that the country has just experienced a war against the Tatars in the north, as well as an internal rebellion war. Although both wars were completely victorious under the command of His Excellency the Great Cabinet Minister, they also had a huge impact on the country's economy. It's a huge country, and they have a lot of problems to face. This is probably the main reason why His Excellency the Cabinet Secretary extended the invitation, right?

Adams saw a lot of fanatical adoration in the eyes of Gong Saloth, especially when he mentioned the cabinet minister, and the word "great" was used both in his mouth and in his mouth. These details deepened the impression of Adams. From Gong Salu's words, it is known that it was the great cabinet minister who brought advanced weapons and technology to the Ming Dynasty. From scratch, in just a dozen years, an invincible navy and an invincible army have been built. Whether it was against the Tatars in the north or against the internal rebellion, every battle, this was a victory for the cabinet ministers.

The Ming army had achieved full-scale firearms, and their flintlock pistol technology was so mature that they could even shoot accurately with rifles at a distance of a thousand feet. How terrible is that? (To be continued......)