"My God, who can tell me what's going on, how can those Ming people attack Malacca!"

"Bastard!"

A group of Portuguese people were a little flustered at the moment.

They couldn't figure out why the Ming Dynasty had suddenly attacked Malacca.

Is it simply an attack, or an attack on them Portuguese.

At this moment, the living space of the Portuguese has been squeezed extremely seriously by Spain and the Netherlands, and the loss of Malacca at this moment is undoubtedly fatal for them.

Now they have to face the existence of the giant Ming Dynasty, how can they not panic in such a situation.

Of course they panicked, and so did everyone else.

Da Ming's sudden intervention was something they had never expected.

And in this way, they must consider what the attitude of the Ming Dynasty is.

No matter how nervous they are, of course.

Daming's actions have already begun.

In the spring of the twenty-fourth year of Jiajing, the Ming Dynasty re-established the Old Port Propaganda Department on the original land of Manraka and took charge of Nanyang affairs.

The Old Port Propaganda Department has the right to independently deal with many matters in Nanyang.

Such news does not have much impact on the entire Ming Dynasty.

However, it is extremely significant for the whole of Nanyang.

The entire Nanyang has undoubtedly set off monstrous waves under this appointment.

And Hu Zongxian immediately began to act after the establishment of the Old Port Propaganda Department.

He hadn't forgotten what he had come for.

That is to set up a checkpoint in Malacca to collect taxes.

That's right, it's taxes.

All merchant ships passing through Malacca must pay the corresponding taxes to the Old Port Publicity Division.

As for how much is taxed.

Then collect it according to the ship.

Collect from the big ship above 300 materials.

A large ship of 300 materials collects a tax of one-tenth, while a four-hundred-material is two-tenths, a five-hundred-material is three-tenths, a six-hundred-material is four-tenths, and so on.

Such a tax is undoubtedly extremely heavy.

After all, from the Zhengde period to the Jiajing period, the tax revenue of the Ming Dynasty was only 20% at most.

However, as soon as such news came out, whether it was Spain or the Netherlands, Portugal couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

For them, what they are most afraid of is what Da Ming has for Nanyang.

If they simply occupy Malacca to collect some taxes, they can still accept it.

After all, this is the Ming Dynasty, a superpower in the true sense of the word.

According to the logic of Westerners, Da Ming is naturally qualified to participate in this feast.

For a while, the original restlessness couldn't help but subside.

Even Portugal suppressed the indignation at the loss of Malacca.

There is no way, if they want to compete with Daming in Nanyang, they are still a little forced in their hearts.

In this case, there was no turmoil in the restoration of the Old Port Propaganda Division, and the only war was only a sand castle garrisoned by only 300 Portuguese.

Such a result did not allow Hu Zongxian to expect.

However, although I did not expect it, there was no need for war, and it was undoubtedly a better result.

Hu Zongxian began to make further drastic changes.

The entire Old Port Propaganda Division was gradually perfected in his actions.

At the same time, with the passage of time, merchant ships passed through the Old Port Propaganda Division, and the income of the Old Port Propaganda Division was skyrocketing at a geometric rate.

Temporary renovation of the Propaganda Division.

Hu Zongxian and Qi Jiguang were listening to the income report of the Old Port Propaganda Division during this period of time.

"My lord, as of today, the Xuanwei Division currently earns 704,200 taels of gold, 13,230,000 taels of silver, and a total of 13,000 stones of spices."

A figure reported with a shock.

And Hu Zongxian, who listened to the report, and Qi Jiguang also felt that their breathing couldn't help but be a lot heavier.

However, in half a year, even they didn't expect that the income this time would be so huge.

There are 700,000 taels of gold alone, 10 million taels of silver, and spices, the total value of which exceeds 20 million taels.

Such a sum of money was something he could not have imagined before.

"Your Majesty would be happy if he knew about such income."

Qi Jiguang opened his mouth with emotion.

"Hahaha, we've done a great job this time."

"This time, you'll ship the income back to Kyoto to make sure it's safe."

Hu Zongxian also smiled, and then spoke towards Qi Jiguang.

"No, we will live up to our mission!"

Qi Jiguang nodded solemnly.

"Hahaha, I'm still very confident in your ability."

Hu Zongxian smiled and spoke.

And with a decision, it is undoubtedly action.

The next day, a hundred scissor sailing ships, carrying a large amount of gold and silver, headed for the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

A month later.

When the sea ship arrives at the port of Quanzhou.

The news quickly headed for Kyoto.

Kyoto.

When Zhu Houxi received the news, it was already two months later.

The Great Imperial Council.

When a message comes in.

The entire government and opposition undoubtedly couldn't help but shake.

"Good, good!"

"Worthy of the person I fancied!"

Zhu Houxi opened his mouth with a laugh.

And at this moment, above the court, one by one the figures couldn't help but straighten their eyes.

An income of 20 million taels, such a value, even now when the sea is opened, is still extremely terrifying.

During this period of time, the income of the city company is still increasing, and it reached a value of 10 million taels last year.

Such a value is enough to make the eyes of the whole court red.

But no one thought that the Old Port Propaganda Division, a place that they thought was bound to waste money and food, would bring back more than 20 million taels of silver in less than a year.

Such revenues are already ten times the amount of the treasury tax in the past.

Even now, it is almost equal to the treasury tax silver.

What's more, such income represents a huge benefit.

At this moment, no matter which stakeholder exists, they are breathing heavily.

Interests are always the driving force behind people.

No matter how sanctimonious the mouth is, the ultimate goal is profit.

And at this moment, the Old Port Propaganda Division undoubtedly has huge interests.

"Your Majesty, the old port propaganda department, the minister feels that it still needs to be improved, otherwise I am afraid of problems."

A minister hurriedly stepped forward and spoke in a righteous manner.

"The minister seconded the proposal, the military attache should not set up a consolation envoy, and the minister suggested that the old Hong Kong consolation department be re-elected."

As one person spoke, soon a famous minister spoke.

At this moment, they have only one purpose, that is, to replace Hu Zongxian, Qi Jiguang, and let their own people go.

With such a huge income, it is almost eye-catching.

In fact, they have already started to do it.

But they can't play, Yan Song can only admit it.

But Yan Song can't play, they can't play with a Hu Zongxian and a little kid.

They are confident in this.

(End of chapter)