The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 304
Zhu Linmin nodded, "This is the tentative agreement on the invasion of Guangzhou by Flangji's soldiers."

Castro also breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said: "Then we will sign an agreement here. After the compensation is delivered, we hope that His Highness's army can withdraw as soon as possible."

"Withdraw the troops?" Zhu Linmi shook her head and said, "I just finished the first thing."

"Is there anything else?" Castro frowned and slowly sat back on the chair, "Please tell me, Your Highness."

"How many troops does Franz have in Macau right now?"

The number of troops stationed in Frangji is not a secret, and those who are interested can roughly calculate it by calculating the consumption of food and fresh water.So Castro didn't hide it, "There are 700 soldiers in total." In fact, there are only a little over [-], and he is also giving himself a little more courage.

Zhu Linmin nodded, "How many forts are there, how many cannons of various sizes, how long is the city wall built, and how many warships are stationed there?"

"This..." Castro hesitated, "These are all Franji's military secrets, so I'm sorry I can't tell you."

Zhu Linmei looked at him with a smile, "I don't know what kind of military secrets Franji can have in Macau?
"Oh, does the special envoy remember the contents of the Seaway Ban Treaty?"

This "Sea Road Prohibition Treaty" is a regulation specially set up by Daming for the Frangji people.According to the official agreement between Ming Dynasty and Portugal, Portuguese people only enjoy the right of residence in Macau and can do business within a certain range.

That is to say, the Portuguese in Macau are still under the rule of Daming Xiangshan County in name, and must abide by various laws of Daming.

In fact, during the Wanli and Tianqi years when the national power of the Ming Dynasty was still relatively strong, the Portuguese were relatively honest. Even if a Portuguese broke the law, it had to be handed over to the magistrate of Xiangshan County for trial.

But later, when the captives and bandits ravaged the Central Plains, and the Ming Dynasty gradually declined, these barbarians also began to regard the Ming Dynasty as nothing, and they have been promoting Macao's "autonomy" overtly and secretly.

But no matter what, on the surface they still have to abide by the various restrictions of the "Sea Lane Ban".

When Castro heard that the Assistant Regent of the Ming Dynasty first asked about the military equipment of Macau, and then mentioned the "Sea Road Ban", he felt uncomfortable, and hurriedly said: "This ban is set up in the Macau Senate Pavilion, so I will naturally remember it. But this ban It was set up decades ago, and it is no longer suitable for the situation in Macau..."

"Whether it's suitable or not is up to the Ming court, not Francois." Zhu Lin said, "Please ask the special envoy to recite the content of the prohibition agreement."

"This……"

Zhu Linmei immediately continued: "I can carry it for you.

"The "Sea Road Prohibition Treaty", one said, it is forbidden to raise Japanese slaves. Yi merchants who dare to raise animals and take foreign ships along with them will be punished by military law...

"Secondly, it is forbidden to buy people. If barbarian merchants bought the children of Tang people, they will be prosecuted according to their names, and they will still be punished...

"On the third day, military ships are prohibited, and wages are prohibited. When the foreign ships arrive in Macao, they will enter the port immediately and wait for the Zhang to draw...

"On the fourth day, it is forbidden to buy private goods. All the barbarians take advantage of the trade and go to the provincial capital to sell the goods... If they are secretly transported to Australia, they will be sent to the dispatcher, and the ship's equipment will not be official...

"On the fifth day, it is forbidden to build without authorization. For all the barbarians in Australia, build pavilions, build a piece of soil and a tree without permission...the crime will still be aggravated..."

It can be seen from the "Sea Road Prohibition" that in the Ming Dynasty, the Portuguese were greatly restricted in Macao. It can be said that they could only come to do business and have to pay taxes honestly.It was not until the Manchu Qing Dynasty that Macau truly became an extraterritorial place.

Naturally, Zhu Linmi would not let the Portuguese do whatever they wanted in Macau, not to mention that this is a good natural port, which can be used as a fulcrum for Ming's trade with various parts of South Asia, as well as a southern military port.But based on the fact that this place is the territory of Ming Dynasty, outsiders are absolutely not allowed to occupy it.

Seeing that Castro's face was black and silent, he raised his voice a little bit, "I don't care about the first two for now.

"From Article [-] onwards, military ships and pay are prohibited. How many warships do you have stationed in Macau? At least forty or fifty. As for the soldiers, as you have said, there are still more than eight hundred.

"Article [-], smuggling is prohibited. You, Frangji, are smuggling in Macau, and [-]% of the trade has not paid taxes to the Ming government!
"Article [-], unauthorized construction is prohibited. But right now Macau not only has a city wall built by you, Frangji, and troops are stationed there, but also built a fort along the coast, threatening the passing ships."

"This," Castro argued, "these are just to protect our rights in Macau from..."

Zhu Linmei squinted at him and said, "What 'rights' do you have in Macau? Let me tell you, you have only one right in Macau, which is to do business according to your duty and pay taxes honestly under the management of the Ming government!" "

Castro's face darkened even more, and it took him a long time to choke out, "What do you want, Your Highness?"

Zhu Linmei smiled and said: "It's very simple, from now on, Frangji must strictly abide by the "Sea Road Prohibition".

"First, evacuate all your troops and warships in Macau. All people in Macau are not allowed to hide weapons, and must register their names at the Xiangshan Yamen, and review every two years.

"Secondly, hand over all the forts, city walls, and artillery factories that you built against the law in Macau to Daming for control. Of course, considering that you have contributed a lot to building these things, Daming will properly replenish you with some money. Such as cannons Things that are difficult to carry can be sold to Daming at a discount.

"Finally, smuggling is strictly prohibited. In the future, the Daming Navy will patrol around Macau, and all merchant ships must be inspected and pay customs duties."

Castro stood up with a dignified expression, and bowed slightly to gesture to Zhu Linming, "I will definitely convey His Highness's meaning to the parliament, but the outcome will be decided by the parliament."

"I'd have forgotten if you didn't tell me," Zhu Linming added, "Franji people are not allowed to establish any parliament in Macau. Remember, you have no administrative power."

Castro was taken aback for another moment, saluted hastily, shook his hands and walked out of the tent.

He knew very well that the parliament would never agree to these conditions, so he could only think of a way to procrastinate for a while. Maybe in ten days and a half months, Ding Kuichu would launch an attack in Guangxi, and the predicament in Macau would be solved by itself.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he took two steps, Zhu Linmei said behind him: "Oh, and, I'm in a hurry, so I must get an answer within two days.

"If there is no reply by then, or my request is not met, then I can only lead the army into Macau and help you carry it out."

……

"How could the Ming court put forward such a tough condition this time..." Du Chen's expression became more anxious. Originally, he would step down as the governor next year and return to Portugal. "Can you think of a way to delay it for a while?"

Castro shook his head with a bitter face, "I have done everything I can. As for how long it can take, only God knows."

"Deus!" Du Chen said anxiously, "What if the Ming army really came to attack in two days?!" He didn't even have the slightest idea of ​​accepting Zhu Linmi's conditions.

"Your Excellency, even if these Easterners attack, there is nothing to worry about." With a hoarse voice, a middle-aged man in a Portuguese navy uniform pushed the door open.

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