Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 552

I don't know when, these Western barbarians who are so penny-pinching, actually became cheerful, and they didn't want any face. Song Qingshu said that the trial was judged, and Song Qingshu said that the compensation was paid. In one day, this Chinese and Western bilingual copy The "Manila Agreement" was signed. In the agreement, the Ming Dynasty and Spain officially ceased fighting. The Manila colony was officially recognized by the Governor of New Spain as the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and the Sulu Kingdom was the protectorate of the Ming Dynasty.

In addition, the Spaniards also compensated 400 million Spanish silver coins, [-] Spanish gold coins, as well as precious incense and some dyes. The officials of the Governor's Palace in Manila headed by Pedro, as long as they are related to the massacre, will be handed over to Ming trial.

All of a sudden, it’s really a matter of face and face. Song Qingshu needs a lot of money to develop Luzon. One Spanish silver coin is about ten grams, and 400 million silver coins are 80 taels. Moreover, Pedro handed over Song Qingshu for trial. The right has also been guaranteed. It can be said that Spain really knocked its head to the ground this time.

It's just that this slap made Song Qingshu feel a little unreal. According to the example of the greed of the Spaniards, after losing Manila, what they should do most is to clamor for revenge and send troops to retake the Asian headquarters.

But Manstein and other envoys stayed in Manila directly, and because they were worried, Song Qingshu planned to dispatch [-] battleships to meet the upcoming indemnity, so as to prevent the Spanish and Dutch from ambush at sea, but the Spaniards Still think it's less than half, and argued for a while to add [-] battleships, but no matter how I look at it, I can't see any conspiracy in it.

Song Qingshu had no choice but to bury this doubt in his heart.

In the next few days, Manila became more and more under martial law. The six divisions in Manila pushed their cannons onto the forts. The bunkers on the two islands at the entrance of Manila Bay also stepped up renovations. There were many more military patrols on the streets. Because of the capture of Northern Luzon, most of the trade in Southeast Asia was almost seized by Song Qingshu. The role of Manila, a maritime crossroads, was highlighted in the West India Company, and three-quarters of the fleet was mobilized to meet the indemnity. Deducting the two squadrons patrolling the route and fighting pirates, the entire Manila coastal defense is a bit empty. It would be a shame if the Dutch and the Spaniards teamed up to make another surprise attack.

Song Qingshu's sea view villa.

It can be considered that the glass technology has matured a bit. In Manila, several Venetian merchants were captured. Facing the threat of hanging, they obediently spit out some glass burning technology. Now, Song Qingshu’s porcelain wine glasses have been replaced by a set of glass wine glasses, mosaic The traditional small glass windows were also replaced with a large one-meter-square glass. Standing at the window on the second floor, the Manila Bay in the drizzle is even more clearly visible.

On this end, Li Xiangjun, the intelligence secretary, was acting as the eunuch holding the pen in front of the imperial court, helping Song Qingshu pick and choose the documents. ", turn it over and watch it.

"Marshal, these must be sent out before five o'clock today, isn't your work too procrastinating?"

They are all bedside people. Although they are still called by their positions at work, Li Xiangjun is obviously not afraid of Song Qingshu any more, and dares to point fingers and criticize him.But Song Qingshu had to accept it humbly, seeing the pile of copywriting in front of him was as high as the summer homework of the whole class, he finally put down the "Contract" helplessly.

Seeing his commander-in-chief "reform evil and return to righteousness" under his persuasion, Li Xiangjun couldn't help showing a smile on his fair face, flipping through the next document, and said with a smile on his face: "If you want to say These Westmans really have no conscience. A few days ago, the Dutch helped the Spaniards to fight us. After this negotiation, the Spaniards took the initiative to join hands with us to fight the Dutch. For these guys, turning their faces is really worse than turning a book quick!"

"Spain has declared war on Holland, has it?"

After hearing this, Song Qingshu put down the document he had just picked up, and hurriedly opened the "Contract" again, and Li Xiangjun rested his little hand on his forehead helplessly.

"Marshal, Article [-] on the seventh page of the terms and conditions, the lower left corner!"

Under Li Xiangjun's reminder, Song Qingshu just now found a sentence buried in a large sentence in the clauses of the "Contract" that was comparable to the insurance policy of later generations.

From now on, the Holy Spanish Empire joins Ming's war against the Netherlands, valid until the end of the war!

This word made Song Qingshu's eyelids twitch uncontrollably, and some details that had been neglected in his mind suddenly emerged, he dropped the "Contract" and turned around several times, Song Qingshu suddenly slammed the table and shouted.

"Come here, go and invite Mr. Tang Ruowang, and the Spanish ambassador, immediately, immediately!"

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Song Qingshu is a warlord, a dictator, and a major shareholder. His orders are more effective than imperial decrees in the jurisdiction of the West India Company. In less than 10 minutes, the Spanish ambassador and Father Tang Ruowang were pushed into Song Qingshu's living room while panting. Holding the "Contract" with trembling hands, Song Qingshu asked with a gloomy face.

"The commander-in-chief would like to ask. I wonder if the Southern Netherlands is still in the hands of the Spanish Empire?"

Tang Ruowang looked confused, but Ambassador Namannstein's eyes widened in shock.

Now, Song Qingshu knew it in his heart.

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On September 47th, greeted by the Qihuo fleet, the indemnity and goods promised in the agreement arrived in Manila Bay safely. However, not only the few Spanish ships transporting the indemnity, but also [-] large and small ships followed Shi Lang's fleet. Spanish warships, uninvited guests of merchant ships, crowded the port of Manila to the brim. The Spanish warships were full of dust and scars. As soon as the tired Spanish sailors and businessmen disembarked, they immediately crowded a dozen pubs and restaurants in Manila. Occupied.

Not only was the Spanish ship full of scars, Shi Lang's main force, the Songjiang Navy, was also in a bit of a panic when they came back this time. There were many large and small holes on the side of the ship that had just been repaired, and the sails of many ships were pockmarked. Normally, as soon as they got off the ship, dozens of wounded and sick ships were immediately sent to the hospital, and after they settled down, General Shi Lang, who was in charge of the command, appeared in Song Qingshu's villa in a rage.

"The last general is incompetent, and failed to arrest the imperial convict Pedro, and ask the commander-in-chief to punish him!"

"Forget it, get up!"

The "Manila Contract" was on hand, Song Qingshu said helplessly.

Immediately Shi Lang submitted the summary report of these days. Looking at the report, Song Qingshu secretly shook his head at the situation before him.

been played!

The Little Ice Age, which began in the Wanli period and ended in the Kangxi period, caused unprecedented disasters in China. Years of drought and locust plagues in the north caused wars and chaos, and the people were in dire straits. Let China enter a closed and dark history of more than 300 years.

But God is fair. The Little Ice Age not only affected China, but also Europe. At the same time, wars and chaos throughout Europe were also in full swing. Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, the Habsburg Dynasty, and the Vatican The 30-year war waged by the Pope for the Catholic Alliance on one side and the Protestant Alliance dominated by Denmark, Sweden, France, England, and the Netherlands also burned throughout Europe.

From the early years of Chongzhen to the 17th year of Chongzhen, it was also the most difficult period for Spain. First, the Armada was defeated in the British-Spanish sea battle, and then in the war with France, the main force of the Spanish army was defeated. The French army replaced the Spanish army and became the number one in Europe. Strong soldiers, naval battles, the Battle of Downs that broke out in Chongzhen 12 years, the main force of the Spanish Armada who was insulted by the British was insulted by the Dutch, and almost the entire army was wiped out again. The once terrible colonial empire has been greatly reduced. Fall into weakness.

Moreover, Spain is still engaged in two wars at the same time, the 30-year war of Catholicism and Protestantism, and the 80-year war with the Netherlands. On the battlefield of the Netherlands, the Spanish army is also retreating steadily. Not only expelled the Spanish army from the provinces of the North Netherlands, but also pursued the victory and penetrated into the lowland countries of the South Netherlands, which were originally ruled by the Spaniards. The war lasted for 80 years. The war between Spain and the Dutch The hatred can be imagined.

At this juncture, Pedro massacred the Chinese in Manila and involved Ming in the war. This made the Governor of New Spain, the Marquis of Buenos von Caton, almost lose his nose.

What made the Spanish nobles even more intolerable was that in order to save the war, Pedro asked for help from the Dutch East India Company. The main force of the company, Manila, was actually breached.

The Atlantic route has been dominated by the Dutch, and British pirates are rampant. The military expenditures and caravans provided by the Spanish treasure ship can only take the Pacific route. At this juncture, the Asian headquarters is gone. The treasure ship from Mexico finally Had to stay in the Titus Islands, and was also targeted by the Dutch East India Company, which had tasted the sweetness of robbing the Spanish treasure ship.

Seeing that the treasure fleet was in danger, the Marquis of Buenos had a flash of inspiration and sent his brother-in-law Manstein to sue for peace, which actually dragged Song Qingshu into the muddy waters of the war between Spain and the Netherlands.

In the Battle of the Titus Islands, the Spanish treasure ship and Shi Lang's fleet jointly repelled the attack of the Dutch fleet, and Shi Lang was beaten all over.

To be honest, seeing this information, Song Qingshu felt sour in his heart. The 400 million Spanish silver coins are only one-tenth of the wealth of this Spanish treasure fleet. There are at least [-] to [-] tons of gold on board, and Other precious items such as gemstones and spices, if he had known earlier, he would never have made peace with the Spaniards, even temporarily with the Dutch, and he could eat at least half of this wealth.

It's a pity that now, Song Qingshu can't do the thing of tearing up the contract before the blood is dry, and can only watch this group of original enemies swagger and hide under his wings.

Especially the focus of this agreement, the former Governor of Manila, Pedro, also fucking took refuge in the Dutch East India Company.

"Okay, this is because our intelligence failed to do it. It's not your fault. You're tired too. Go down and rest!"

Depressedly finished reading the report, Song Qingshu stood up helplessly, and persuaded Shi Lang with kind words, he was relieved, straightened up, Shi Lang planned to thank him, who knew that at this juncture, Li Xiangjun hugged Come in with the file.

"Commander, the Marquis of Buenos, the Governor of New Spain, please see the Commander!"

(End of this chapter)