In modern times, there are four strong feudal domains, referring to the Choshu domain, the Satsuma domain, the Hizen domain, and the Tosa domain.

They are all in the west.

This was because the Tokugawa originated from the Eastern Army, and the Western Army adopted a suppressive strategy.

But in the west, it faces the Ming Dynasty and the Li Dynasty across the sea.

That's when I got the idea of moving the Hirado Shokan to Nagasaki and bringing it under the rule of the shogunate.

On the other hand, Yang Chengying explained the harmfulness of doing so.

Maritime trade is uninterrupted and lucrative. If the shogunate wanted merchant ships to enter Edo, they had to set up some supply points along the coast, otherwise the big ships would not be able to pass.

If the big ships could not pass, then the maritime trade would be concentrated in the west, which would be of great benefit to the local power.

Because I feel troublesome, and I choose to ban it, the Shimabara Rebellion will break out again, and it will continue.

This kind of "good words" out of the rule made Sakai Tadashi very entangled after listening to it.

In the end, Sakai Tadakatsu only said: "Let me go back and report this matter to the general, and then discuss it." ”

"Please go back and say hello to the general for me, and when I take care of the affairs of the southwest, I will immediately go north to meet with the general."

Yang Chengying said politely.

After sending Sakai Tadashi away, Yang Chengying began to talk about the issue of the Maritime Inspection Division.

"Zhong Ming, you have been in the Admiral for several years, it is time for you to go back."

Yang Chengying sat crookedly on the futon, beating his sore legs, and said, "The new Admiralty Shangshu belongs to you." ”

"The minister is promoted by the king, but who will replace the minister after the minister leaves?"

Geng Zhongming was overjoyed, being a Shangshu was much stronger than in this ghost place.

"You'll succeed you as an overseas admiral."

Yang Chengying said: "The Admiralty's Office was moved from the Ryukyu Kingdom to Jilong Island to strengthen business contacts with Fujian and Zhejiang, and at the same time to develop business in Nanyang. ”

The entire East China Sea and the Yellow Sea have been brought into Yang Chengying's grasp, further squeezing the living space of the Dutch.

At the same time, it is imperative to prepare for the next step.

Shang Kexi heard the nomination, straightened up, and looked solemn.

"What about here?" Geng Zhongming asked, "This place has begun to take shape, and it would be a pity to give up like this." ”

"It's just that the Admiral's Mansion has been moved over, and the other departments are still in the Ryukyu Kingdom."

Yang Chengying said: "Shi Daxuan, Xu Kang, and Zheng Zhihu are all old people, and they can discuss things to do. ”

"Yes."

Shi Daxuan, chief of the navy stationed in the Ryukyus, Xu Kang, ambassador, and Zheng Zhihu, president of the Ocean Trade Chamber of Commerce, responded in unison.

Seeing that the Admiral was in charge of it, their lives were better.

In fact, the Admiral stayed on Jilong Island, and was in charge of the Maritime Inspection Division, which directly choked the source of their supplies.

It is clear which cloud is floating above their heads.

"In the future, if there is no paperwork for a passing merchant ship, it must not be let go."

Yang Chengying said solemnly: "This is related to our interests, but also to the well-being of hundreds of thousands of soldiers in Liaodong. ”

"The ministers must be under the command of Admiral Shang, work hard, and share the worries of the king."

Led by Shi Daxuan, the subordinates of the Ryukyu Kingdom who stayed behind assured Yang Chengying in unison.

Yang Chengying nodded, and suddenly asked, "That Mr. Governor from the Netherlands, how is he in good spirits recently?" ”

"It's much better." Shi Daxuan replied, "When he was first captured, he had to die or live, and now he can eat a bowl of rice." ”

He was responsible for the detention of the Dutch governor in Batavia, Brouwer.

"Very well, keep him locked up until someone from Holland arrives."

A grim smile appeared on Yang Chengying's face.

With his temper, Brouwer could not stay, and died in the sea feeding the fish.

Now that he has been rescued and does not give any benefit, the Netherlands does not want to take people away.

As soon as the words were finished, the guards came to report that the new Dutch governor in Batavia, Van Dimen, had arrived at the port of Naha with a delegation.

"It's coming fast."

Yang Chengying pondered for a moment and said, "Invite them to meet in the main hall." ”

The negotiating table has already been set up there.

Although Van Diemon has been in the East for many years, it is the first time he has come to the Ryukyus Kingdom, and it is the first time he has dealt with Yang Chengying face-to-face.

Seeing the negotiation scene, he was stunned for a moment, thinking that the other party was really prepared.

A moment later, a young man with a majestic figure and a dignified appearance came to the negotiation site.

The two sides sat facing each other, with a long table in between.

"You and I are both smart people, and we don't beat around the bush."

Yang Chengying said, "If you have anything to say, I don't have time for you to spend it." ”

Van Diemen listened and said, "I hope that you will release our governor, and in exchange we will pay you seven thousand taels of silver." ”

"Deal!" Yang Chengying agreed without thinking.

Seven thousand taels of silver is a lot, and it is very rare for a governor who has suffered a great defeat to still have this value.

"Second, we agreed to cede the city of Geranza, but it will take time to ......"

"Tell you!" Yang Chengying interrupted him, "After you leave, I will send a fleet south to collect the city of Relandsha." Whoever does not go will leave his head behind. ”

"The Dutch have lived in the city of Geranza for many years, and they have moved a lot of things......

Van Diemen stopped as he spoke.

Because Yang Chengying stared at him coldly, his eyes were extremely cold.

"Okay, okay. We moved out immediately. ”

Van Diemen took a deep breath and continued: "On the trade side, I hope to reach a trade agreement with you. ”

"There is no problem with this, the price fluctuation can be negotiated, but the merchant ship owner must have the paperwork I gave you before you can buy their cargo."

Yang Chengying said: "We will also treat it equally, if one party violates it, then it is no wonder to me." ”

"This ...... Of course. Van Dimen was sweating.

He didn't know why, facing the youth in front of him, there was an invisible sense of oppression.

"There's something I have to tell you."

Yang Chengying said, "That is, all the Dutch who participated in the war are dead, and only a governor and an interpreter remain. Governor, you have already given the money, how much money did the translator give? ”

"Ah, translator......"

Van Diemen wanted not to give money, but he felt that if he did so, he would be ruined and harmful to the future.

He pondered for a moment and said, "I'll give you a thousand taels, please let him go." ”

"Three thousand taels, just ten thousand taels."

Yang Chengying said: "In addition, you need to compensate us for our losses, one million taels." ”

"A million taels?!" Van Diemen was taken aback.

"Don't give it?" Yang Chengying was embarrassed, "Then there is no way." My favorite thing to do is to do it myself, if you don't give it, I'll go to Batavia. ”

Call!

Van Dimen had some difficulty breathing.

This is not a small expense, and even if he takes it out, he will be reprimanded by the council, or even removed from office.

"Have you thought about it? To give or not to give! ”

"Uh...... To give! ”

"That's right." Yang Chengying smiled.