I became a mysterious person in textbooks after being pushed by the emperors

Chapter 77 Inserting Trade in the Age of Discovery

"My God, who can tell me what happened? How could those Ming people attack Malacca!"

"asshole!"

At one station, a group of Portuguese people were a little panicked at the moment.

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

Was it simply an attack, or was it an attack on them, the Portuguese.

At this moment, the Portuguese's living space has been severely squeezed by Spain and the Netherlands, and losing Malacca at this moment is undoubtedly fatal to them.

Now they have to face the giant Ming Dynasty again. How can they not panic in such a situation.

Of course they panicked, and so did everyone else.

Daming's sudden intervention was something they had never expected.

And in this way, they had to consider what Da Ming's attitude was like.

Of course no matter how nervous they are.

Daming's actions have already begun.

In the spring of the 24th year of Jiajing, Daming re-established the Xuanwei Department of the Old Port on the original land of Manlajia, and took charge of Nanyang affairs.

The Xuanwei Department of Jiugang has the power to independently handle many matters in Nanyang.

Such news has little impact on the entire Ming Dynasty.

However, it is extremely important for the entire Nanyang.

Undoubtedly, under this appointment, the whole Nanyang caused great waves.

Hu Zongxian, on the other hand, started to act immediately after the establishment of the Old Port Propaganda Department.

He has not forgotten the purpose of his coming this time.

That is to set up checkpoints in Malacca to collect taxes.

That's right, taxes.

All merchant ships that pass through Malacca must pay corresponding taxes to the Old Port Proclamation Department.

As for the tax amount.

Then collect according to the ship.

Start collecting from big ships with more than [-] materials.

The big ship with [-] materials collects [-]/[-] of the tax, while [-] materials are [-]/[-], [-] materials are [-]/[-], [-] materials are [-]/[-], and so on.

Such taxes are undoubtedly extremely heavy.

After all, from the reign of Zhengde to the reign of Jiajing, the tax revenue of Daming was only 20.00% at most.

However, as soon as such news came out, both Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

For them, what they are most afraid of is what kind of plans Daming has for Nanyang.

If they just occupy Malacca to collect some tax revenue, they can still accept it.

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

According to Western logic, Ming Dynasty is naturally qualified to participate in this feast.

For a moment, the original restlessness could not help but calm down.

Even Portugal suppressed its indignation at losing Malacca.

There is no way, in Nanyang they want to compete with Daming, they still have some doubts in their hearts.

In this case, the restoration of the Old Port Xuanwei Division did not have any turmoil. The only war was to fight a sandcastle with only [-] Portuguese garrisoned.

Such a result did not even occur to Hu Zongxian.

But although I didn't expect it, it would undoubtedly be a better outcome without the need for war.

Hu Zongxian began to make further drastic changes.

The entire Jiugang Xuanwei Department gradually improved through his actions.

At the same time, with the passage of time, one after another merchant ship passed through the Xuanwei Division of the Old Port, and the income of the Xuanwei Division of the Old Port was increasing exponentially.

Temporarily remodeled Xuanwei Division.

Hu Zongxian and Qi Jiguang are listening to the income report of the Propaganda Department of Jiugang for a while.

"My lord, as of today, Xuanwei Division currently receives 70 taels of gold, 200 million taels of silver, and a total of 3203 shi of spices."

A figure reported with shock.

While listening to the report, Hu Zongxian and Qi Jiguang also felt that their breathing was becoming heavier.

Within half a year, even they did not expect that this time their income would be so huge.

There are 70 taels of gold alone, 1000 million taels of silver, and spices. The total value exceeds 2000 million taels.

Such a sum of money was something he had never imagined before.

"With such income, if His Majesty knew about it, he would definitely be happy."

Qi Jiguang spoke with emotion.

"Hahaha, we have done a great job this time."

"This time, you will transport this income back to Kyoto to make sure nothing goes wrong."

Hu Zongxian also smiled, and then opened his mouth to Qi Jiguang.

"No, I will live up to my mission!"

Qi Jiguang nodded solemnly.

"Hahaha, I am still very assured of your ability."

Hu Zongxian smiled and spoke.

With a decision, there is no doubt that it is an action.

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

a month later.

When the ship arrived at Quanzhou Port.

The news quickly headed towards Kyoto.

Kyoto.

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

Great court meeting.

When a message comes in.

The entire government and opposition parties were undoubtedly shocked.

"well!"

"As expected of the person I like!"

Zhu Houcong laughed out loud.

And at this moment above the court hall, the eyes of one after another figures couldn't help but straighten up.

An income of 2000 million taels. Such a figure is still extremely terrifying even today when the sea is open.

During this period, Shishi Shipping Company's revenue was still increasing, reaching 1000 million taels last year.

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

But no one thought that the Old Port Propaganda Department, a place that they thought was bound to waste money and food, would bring back more than 2000 million taels of income in less than a year.

This kind of income is already equivalent to ten times the previous treasury tax silver.

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

What's more is the huge benefit that such income represents.

At this moment, no matter which existence is related to the interests, they are breathing heavily at this moment.

Interest is always the driving force that drives people.

No matter how sanctimonious one may say, the ultimate goal is profit.

At this moment, the Jiugang Xuanwei Division undoubtedly has huge interests.

"Your Majesty, the Secretary of the Propaganda and Consolation Department of the Old Port, I feel that it needs to be improved a little bit, otherwise problems may arise."

A minister hurried forward and spoke righteously.

"The minister seconded the proposal that the military attache should not set up a consolation envoy, and the minister suggested re-election of the old port consolation department."

As one person spoke, a famous minister soon spoke.

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

Such a huge income almost makes people jealous.

In fact, Master Shibo, they have already started to do it.

But they couldn't play Yan Song and could only admit defeat.

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

In this regard, they are full of confidence.

(End of this chapter)