Domineering Daming

"By the way, what's the situation over there in Wa country?"

As soon as Xiong Wencan left, Zhu Xu suddenly looked up at Cao Huachun and said.He's been busy lately, so he's kind of forgotten about this.

Cao Huachun took a step forward, and said: "Wo Kingdom was very active a while ago, but now there is no movement, the slaves have already sent Jin Yiwei to investigate."

Zhu Xu understood in his heart, sneered, and said: "Order Cao Bianjiao to speed up the formation of the joint fleet. You can first allocate a part from the navy to form it. The bases and networks in various places must be built quickly. When the business and trade, the joint fleet is clear, I will be ruthless." Clean up this Japanese country!"

Cao Huachun responded, while secretly shaking his head inwardly.

At this time, no country has the ability to challenge Daming, and the Wa country is arrogant and respectful at this time, and it is simply life-or-death!

Chapter 772 Negotiating with the Spaniards

Until mid-September, the eunuchs who went to sea finally escorted Acuña, Ankaya and other Spanish captives back to Fujian.

"Your Majesty, forgive me. We encountered storms several times at sea, so we were forced to stay in Dagang for a few days longer, which wasted time." The leading eunuch pleaded guilty to Zhu Xu, quite trembling.

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "I don't blame you this time, let's go down." He said, looking at the two Europeans in front of him, the Spanish governor in the Philippines, Acuña, and his assistant Ankaya.

"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty."

Both of them were also very knowledgeable, looking at Zhu Xu who was sitting on the chair, with his right hand on his chest, bowing respectfully.

Zhu Xu smiled and said: "You two are free of courtesy, come and give me a seat."

The inner warden brought a chair and placed it under Zhu Xu's lower right hand.

Acuña and Ankaya glanced at each other quietly, sat down quietly, and kept looking at Zhu Xu.

Their knowledge of Daming comes from the missionaries' books, whether it is the previous Daming, or the Daming that has undergone tremendous changes in the past few years, they know almost nothing about it.

But there is one thing they understand very well-whether they can survive or not, just a word from the young emperor of the Ming Dynasty right in front of them.

Zhu Xu ignored them, lowered his head, and looked at the thick "account book" on the table, which was written by those merchants in Luzon, and recorded the details of the trade between the Spanish and the Dutch.

It can be seen from the above that the business between Spain and the Dutch is mainly divided into three categories. The first is export, deer hides, meat, horns, sugar, rice, etc.The second is transshipment, metals, medicinal materials, spices, tea, cotton, tobacco, porcelain, silk, etc.The third is plunder, gold, silver, tin, amber, pearl agate and so on.

Among them, the most profitable ones are spices and tobacco, and the profits here are calculated by a hundred times!

Of course, tea, silk, porcelain, pottery, etc. are also very profitable, but they are still overshadowed by the absolute huge profits.

Zhu Xu squinted his eyes, these... are all in his hands, the entire East Asian trade is in his hands, and the huge profits are all his!

Zhu Xu knew the profits of the Dutch and the Spaniards in his heart, and he calculated silently for a while. After a while, the corners of his mouth moved slightly, his heart beat violently, he even had shortness of breath, and his face turned reddish.

More than 5000 million taels of silver!

The annual trade volume of the Dutch and Spaniards in East Asia is more than 5000 million!After excluding miscellaneous things and other income, the annual profit of the Netherlands and Spain is more than 2000 million taels, and this is only in East Asia!

Zhu Xu's eyes were red, and after being excited, he was deeply jealous. The small country of Qu'er can actually have such a huge wealth. No wonder they will rise up and dominate the sea!

The empire on which the sun never sets in history has huge colonies, the land is gradually developed and mature, and the population is huge. What kind of profits do they have!

Zhu Xu's chest rose and fell, and his eyes were shining brightly!

Cao Huachun watched from the side, coughed lightly, and said, "Your Majesty."

Zhu Xu woke up suddenly, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he took a deep breath, only to realize that there was fine sweat on his head in such a short while.

He glanced at Acuña and Ankaya calmly, and they both looked at Zhu Xu, their expressions were still, and there was a strange look in their eyes, puzzled.

Zhu Xu closed the "account book" and leaned against the chair, his thoughts still couldn't help but spread out.

East Asia is now completely in his hands, the huge trade volume, the annual profit may be as high as 5000 million taels of silver, plus the huge profits of firearms, ships, etc., may be further increased, the net profit is at least 3000 million taels!

For Daming, this large amount of income is the rain after a long drought!

Zhu Xu's heart was churning, Haimao's energy was beyond his expectations, and the days to come might not be as difficult as he expected.

Cao Huachun and Cao Bianjiao stood beside Zhu Xu, one on the left and the other on the right. Seeing that he still didn't speak after he woke up, they didn't look sideways.

Holding the handle of the knife on both sides, the imperial guards standing awe-inspiring did not move at all.

Ankaya and Acunia didn't dare to breathe, Zhu Xu's study was eerily quiet for a long time.

"I heard that you want to negotiate with me?" Zhu Xu suddenly looked at Acuña, and Ankaya asked.

His voice suddenly sounded in the study, startling many people.

As soon as the translator relayed it, Acuña and Ankaya said almost in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Xu looked at the two of them and said calmly: "I hope you can convince me, otherwise you won't be able to go back."

Acuña's neck was cold. He knew that beheading is very popular in the East. He could feel the evil spirit of the soldiers behind him, so he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I can bring you huge profits. Silver, believe me, there are more than 500 million taels every year, and I guarantee it with my life..."

The reality is very cruel. Spain can dominate Europe, bully Lulan, Britain, and even fight against the Ottoman Empire, but it is unable to send a huge fleet to the east to teach the Ming Dynasty. Even if it is sent, there will be no victory or defeat. Meaning, the Ming Dynasty is here, but Spain is not.The Philippines they lost is almost, certainly not going to be taken back.

Listening to his words, Zhu Xu frowned, but did not respond.

When Ankaya saw it, she said calmly: "I believe you already know the price I can pay. I hope you can feel my sincerity. I am willing to do things for you and Daming. My sincerity will be appreciated by you in the future." See, give me the chance, you will never regret it!"

Zhu Xu frowned secretly, looking at Ankaya with a strange look in his eyes.

Hearing what Ankaya said, Acuña was secretly angry, and rushed to say: "Your Majesty, the friendship of Spain is very important to you. I am the Governor of the Philippines. I have a strong influence on the Spanish royal family. Can I The benefits brought to you will definitely far surpass Ankaya, as long as you give me a chance, you will find out immediately!"

Zhu Xu smiled, looked at Acuña and said, "Spain's friendship is too far away for me. Since you start a war, you have to pay the price and say something that pleases me, otherwise you will not be able to leave."

Acuña was completely blind to the Ming Dynasty and had no bargaining chips. Hearing His Majesty's simple and rude threats, he said with difficulty, "Your Majesty, please tell me what you need, and I will Do everything possible for you, the Spanish fleet is all over the world."

"I need food, the more the better, how much can you give me?" Zhu Xu turned his head and said to Ankaya.

Acuña was in a hurry, but he didn't dare to talk, he didn't know the bottom of his heart.

Ankaya blinked and said, "In the first year, 100 million stones, in the second year, 300 million stones, after three years, more than 500 million stones..."

"It seems that Spain has indeed occupied a lot of fertile land..."

Zhu Xu didn't care where Ankaya got the food, and nodded slightly: "What do you need?"

Ankaya knew that she had won the friendship of His Majesty the Ming Emperor, but she didn't dare to be careless. She sat there and said solemnly: "A caravan needs to be protected by warships. I have the command and I can bring it back for His Majesty." Yes, not just food."

"An ambitious woman..."

Zhu Xu could feel that Ankaya was so ambitious that he couldn't hold back anymore.

Chapter 773 Gold and Silver

Zhu Xu likes such an ambitious woman, and Ankaya will bring him endless benefits.