East Factory Governor

Chapter 805 Sino-Portuguese Manchurian Treaty

(It should be the Ming Dynasty, Manchuria and Canada Treaty, I found that the title cannot be changed, sorry)
Nelson believes that he has done his best.

It is not a matter of one's own ability or will, but that the opponent is too strong.

This kind of war, even if it is fought by any general, it is impossible to win.

So, he decided to surrender.

Speaking of surrender, he was relatively at ease.

Because the relationship between Portugal and the Ming Dynasty has been pretty good over the years, and there has never been much blood feud, so he doesn't think the other party will kill him.

Indeed, Qin Shuhuai also specifically explained to Zhang Xiao that if the other party surrenders, he doesn't have to kill him.

The reason is simple. Showing off your muscles is all about showing off your muscles. If you can make fewer enemies, you still have to make fewer enemies.

Or else?A killing at the door of your house made all European countries jump up and beat you in unison. Do you really feel better?This is not fear, but the same goal of dominance can be achieved, and the price paid will be very different if you use an extreme method or a moderate method.

For example, if the Europeans really form a joint fleet to attack, although Ming has the ability to win, the loss will never be small.

Even if the other party doesn't form a combined fleet, as long as they stop Da Ming's merchant ships everywhere in the European ocean, that's enough, isn't it?It's impossible for Ming's warships to spread all over the world, right?
So Qin Shuhuai not only wanted to win over Spain, who took the initiative to come over, but also didn't want to have a death feud with Portugal.

Governor Nelson quickly ordered to open the gate of the Governor's Mansion and let the Ming army in unconditionally.

Seeing that the gate had been opened, the Ming army rushed in immediately, but they did not start killing after entering. They just asked everyone to put down their weapons and squat down on the spot.

After that, Zhang Xiao led a group of people into the Governor's Mansion.

When Nelson saw Zhang Xiao, he said without humility, "Your Excellency, you have won. From today onwards, Manga is yours. I will order all troops to give up resistance and hand over all facilities to you."

After Zhang Xiao listened to Tongshi's translation, he smiled and said, "Excellent! According to the Order of the Ming Dynasty, as long as you hand over to us peacefully, we can protect the lives and personal property of you and all the soldiers. If you Need assistance leaving and we can help."

Nelson hesitated for a while, then said, "Your Excellency, Lord Anguo of your country should be in the fleet now, right? I have one last request, can you let me meet this legendary general, so that I am saying goodbye to the Far East Then, there will be no regrets.”

To put it bluntly, Qin Shuhuai's name has now spread far and wide overseas.Ordinary people overseas may not have heard of him, but those aristocratic elites have a wide range of sources, and most of them have heard of his deeds.

Nelson is no exception.

In Nelson's view, Qin Shuhuai, a legendary general in the Far East, would be a first-class hero in Portugal.

Europeans have always worshiped heroes, so when he was about to leave here, Nelson wanted to meet this legendary figure.

After Zhang Xiao understood what he meant, he smiled and said, "Our Duke will not see you. If he wants to, I'm afraid you have to represent your king."

Nelson sighed and said with a wry smile, "Okay... please give us ten days, and we will evacuate on time after ten days."

Zhang Xiao said, "Yes, as long as you sign this contract."

With that said, Zhang Xiao took out an agreement that had already been drawn up and handed it to Nelson.

In fact, according to Zhang Xiao's point of view, since this place has already been captured, why bother to sign these things, wouldn't it be over if they just occupied it?

But Qin Shuhuai insisted that Nelson must sign the agreement, which was drawn up in both Portuguese and Chinese.

The name of the agreement is the "Ming-Portuguese-Managa Strait Treaty", which states that Portugal will unconditionally hand over control of the Managa Strait to Ming Dynasty.

Why do you do this?

Considering that in the territorial disputes of later generations, countries often use treaties to make matters, so Qin Shuhuai simply signed a treaty, proving in black and white that we officially occupied this place.

In this way, at least there will be a theoretical basis in the future, and it can be permanently occupied here-unless future generations fail to live up to it and are robbed by others, the treaty will be the same.

But as long as it can be occupied all the time, or even if it can be taken back quickly after being robbed, then after entering a civilized society, the most important strait in the world, even though it is hanging overseas, may still be recognized by the whole world as Chinese territory. ——Just like a large number of British colonies in later generations have become independent, but at least they still hang the flag of the Commonwealth, or even further, isn’t Hawaii, which is left alone in the United States, always in their hands?
Nelson took the treaty and looked at it carefully, but there was no angry expression on his face.

He was even a little happy.

Because the treaty stipulates that within the next five years, Portuguese ships can enjoy tax exemption when passing through the Managa Strait, and within ten years after five years, Portuguese ships can enjoy half of the tax payment.

This is Qin Shuhuai's favor to Portugal, and it is also a kind of face, used to ease the conflict with Portugal.

It is foreseeable that after the capture of Manga, Portugal generally dare not have direct friction with the new overlord of the Far East, Daming, based on the richness and undiscardable interests of the Far East. It is possible for the ocean to engage in the Ming merchant ship.

Now that Manga has been laid down, Qin Shuhuai must of course do everything possible to make up for the rift with Portugal - this method is to use strong military strength as the backing, and then make up for it with affordable discounts.

Not to mention coercion, the atmosphere was even somewhat friendly. Governor Nelson signed his name on the treaty.

In this era, as long as the inherent territory of the country is not involved, it is normal for the colony to change ownership. When calculating gains and losses, people often only consider how much they invest here, and how much they lose when they are robbed by others. It is not based on the concept of sovereignty at all. Calculate, but calculate with the concept of business.

In business, there are always gains and losses.

This was the case in the Age of Discovery where pirates were rampant.

After the agreement was signed, Zhang Xiao immediately sent someone to send the agreement to Qin Shuhuai.

At this time, Qin Shuhuai had already landed and found a good place to drink tea comfortably.After all, after floating on the sea for a long time, the land is very kind.

After receiving the agreement, Qin Shuhuai said with a smile, "Lao Zhang's efficiency is getting higher and higher. Great, we have saved some family money for the younger generation, and hope they don't lose everything."

After everything was settled, the Ming army did not set sail immediately, but was waiting for news from Li Dingguo.

Because Li Dingguo's army traveled by land, their speed was much slower than that of Qin Shuhuai who traveled by sea. Qin Shuhuai didn't know where he was now.

However, the two parties agreed that once Li Dingguo entered the territory of Siam, he would immediately send someone to Manga to look for Qin Shuhuai.

(End of this chapter)