Chapter 1142: Zheng Chenggong landed in Europe
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According to the latest information provided by Anna, Spain has been beaten up by England, France, and the Netherlands, and has been abolished.
The Thirty Years' War in Europe has basically ended, and the power of the Habsburg family has been completely suppressed in Europe.
Moreover, steam engines are now popular in Europe.
In November of the twenty-third year of the Chongzhen period, Chongzhen sent an important telegram to Zheng Chenggong in the Indian Ocean.
This telegram can be said to be enough to change the pattern of Europe.
Its content is as follows: Establish the Great Ming Western Trading Company, granting the company the right to declare war, and the court only collects 20% of the total profits of the Great Ming Western Trading Company, with the rest being managed by the company itself.
And, Ming's Western Ocean Trading Company can raise funds on its own and list on the Beijing Stock Exchange.
The first boss of the trading company was Zheng Chenggong.
It is worth noting that Zheng Chenggong was not only the commander of the Western Expeditionary Army, but also the boss of Ming's Western Ocean Trading Company at that time.
Holding both military and economic power at the same time, which had not happened in the Ming Dynasty for more than twenty years of reform.
However, this happened to Zheng Chenggong at this time.
On the negative side, Zheng Chenggong had an independent source of income and military power, which was the perfect condition for rebellion.
On the positive side, Zheng Chenggong has more freedom overseas, allowing him to make tactical and strategic adjustments according to his own environment.
This is equivalent to further decentralizing power to Zheng Chenggong, allowing him to establish his own country in foreign waters if he wishes.
However, Chongzhen is also accurate. He did not need to establish his own country.
Isn't the current Great Ming Dynasty enjoyable?
Are those soldiers willing to establish their own country overseas?
The resources provided for the continuation of the Great Ming Dynasty are sufficient. When establishing their own country, they have to do everything themselves.
It should be noted that some small countries overseas are still eager to be incorporated into the Great Ming Dynasty.
Establish their own country?
Foolish!
On November 25th, Zheng Chenggong led the Western Expedition Fleet to reach Cape of Good Hope.
He took over the Cape of Good Hope from the Portuguese in just one day, and announced to everyone at the Cape that he had been granted the power of Emperor.
Coming from a merchant family, Zheng Chenggong decided to make the Western Expeditionary Army that followed him the initial shareholders of this business consortium.
He gave each soldier some shares, not a lot, but what he got was equity, and once this commercial company went public, everyone's worth would rise.
He tied the interests of this commercial company with the interests of the western expeditionary army, undoubtedly the most ruthless approach to the current situation.
On that day, the entire army cheered.
And a strong desire to conquer began to burn in every person's heart.
They quickly acquired ships at Cape of Good Hope and formed trading caravans.
Building a trade route between the Nanyang region and Europe with Cape of Good Hope as a transit point.
This undoubtedly poses a challenge to Britain and the Netherlands in terms of trade routes.
That's right, the timing is ripe now, as the Ottoman market is expanding and the Mughal market has fully opened up, while the domestic circulation of the Ming Dynasty is thriving.
The economic dependence on European routes is no longer as significant.
This provides Chongzhen with a great deal of maneuvering space.
What does he want to do?
It's time to collect patent fees from Europe!
Collect patent fees from Europe?
Are they so short of money?
Any discerning person knows that his objective is not patent fees, but to forcefully promote paper money in Europe!
Sitting in the Forbidden City, Chongzhen sent another telegram to Zheng Chenggong in December.
The content is very simple: At present, European countries are using steam engines, which violates the "Ming Dynasty Patent Law". I am sending you to collect patent fees, and 20% of the patent fees can be used as remuneration for the Ming Dynasty Western Merchants Association.
How to collect patent fees?
Chongzhen also gave a figure, any country that uses the Great Ming steam engine should pay a patent fee of 3 million two taels.
Zheng Chenggong estimated that at least five countries would use it, right?
At least 15 million taels?
20% is 3 million taels, which is 3 billion wenqian!
This is definitely not a small number.
The first income of the business company is so huge, of course it is... immediately and actively helping the boss to collect rental income... oh no, patent fees!
After leaving some people at Good Hope Cape, Zheng Chenggong led his fleet northward in December.
At this time, European countries were still dealing with the defeat of the Habsburg family.
The UK, the Netherlands, and France have all demanded war reparations from Spain.
Spain: Aren't you bullying an honest man?
Also in December, representatives of the UK, the Netherlands, and France signed a ceasefire agreement and a compensation agreement with the Spanish king in Madrid.
Each family will receive compensation of 3 million taels.
Spain will have to pay a total of 9 million taels, which may not be a big deal for past Spain, but it is undoubtedly a very heavy financial burden for present Spain.
Spain: I don't have that much money!
England, the Netherlands, and France: If you don't have money, you have colonies. Use your colonies to raise funds. If you don't give money, we will continue to fight until you do.
Spain: Alright, alright, alright. Give, give, give. Please wait, gentlemen. I will go raise the money.
England, the Netherlands, and France: That's about right.
Spain: Right, guys, I heard there's something good called a steam engine recently. You have it there and I don't have it here. How about giving me a few, so I can make some money? Once I earn money, I can also pay you back faster.
English-Dutch-French: Do you still want a steam engine? Oh my God! Do you want to die? If you want to die, just say it, I'll send you to meet Satan! You are not allowed to use a steam engine. If we see you using a steam engine, we will hit you every time we see you!
Spain: Yes, yes, yes!
The three countries of England, Netherlands, and France are so proud. Now they have defeated Spain, once the strongest country in Europe, and the steam engine is being popularized domestically.
As the steam engine became popular, the industries of textiles and mining flourished.
Not only Spain can give us money, but our own industries are also speeding up.
Oh life, happiness comes so suddenly!
Gaga!
Zheng Chenggong: Oh, I seem to hear someone laughing.
In February of the 24th year of Chongzhen, Zheng Chenggong crossed the Atlantic Ocean and arrived near the junction of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
He landed on a continent.
João IV of Portugal had a tough time in these years. He had just gained independence from Spain and was ready to build his own power and strength, but ended up being defeated by England.
On the face of it, it should be a good thing for Spain that its former enemy was surrounded by three countries.
However, in this battle, Portugal did not benefit in the slightest, and its seaport was affected as well.
This day, King Noan IV was taking a walk by the sea in Lisbon when he suddenly saw a large fleet sailing towards him.
He was greatly surprised.
He didn't know whose fleet it was, but it definitely wasn't British, French, or Dutch.
He looked around and exclaimed, "Wow, whose fleet is this? There are so many ocean battleships!"
Soon, Zheng Chenggong landed in Lisbon, Portugal without any obstacles and met with King Nuno IV.
The Thirty Years' War in Europe has basically ended, and the power of the Habsburg family has been completely suppressed in Europe.
Moreover, steam engines are now popular in Europe.
In November of the twenty-third year of the Chongzhen period, Chongzhen sent an important telegram to Zheng Chenggong in the Indian Ocean.
This telegram can be said to be enough to change the pattern of Europe.
Its content is as follows: Establish the Great Ming Western Trading Company, granting the company the right to declare war, and the court only collects 20% of the total profits of the Great Ming Western Trading Company, with the rest being managed by the company itself.
And, Ming's Western Ocean Trading Company can raise funds on its own and list on the Beijing Stock Exchange.
The first boss of the trading company was Zheng Chenggong.
It is worth noting that Zheng Chenggong was not only the commander of the Western Expeditionary Army, but also the boss of Ming's Western Ocean Trading Company at that time.
Holding both military and economic power at the same time, which had not happened in the Ming Dynasty for more than twenty years of reform.
However, this happened to Zheng Chenggong at this time.
On the negative side, Zheng Chenggong had an independent source of income and military power, which was the perfect condition for rebellion.
On the positive side, Zheng Chenggong has more freedom overseas, allowing him to make tactical and strategic adjustments according to his own environment.
This is equivalent to further decentralizing power to Zheng Chenggong, allowing him to establish his own country in foreign waters if he wishes.
However, Chongzhen is also accurate. He did not need to establish his own country.
Isn't the current Great Ming Dynasty enjoyable?
Are those soldiers willing to establish their own country overseas?
The resources provided for the continuation of the Great Ming Dynasty are sufficient. When establishing their own country, they have to do everything themselves.
It should be noted that some small countries overseas are still eager to be incorporated into the Great Ming Dynasty.
Establish their own country?
Foolish!
On November 25th, Zheng Chenggong led the Western Expedition Fleet to reach Cape of Good Hope.
He took over the Cape of Good Hope from the Portuguese in just one day, and announced to everyone at the Cape that he had been granted the power of Emperor.
Coming from a merchant family, Zheng Chenggong decided to make the Western Expeditionary Army that followed him the initial shareholders of this business consortium.
He gave each soldier some shares, not a lot, but what he got was equity, and once this commercial company went public, everyone's worth would rise.
He tied the interests of this commercial company with the interests of the western expeditionary army, undoubtedly the most ruthless approach to the current situation.
On that day, the entire army cheered.
And a strong desire to conquer began to burn in every person's heart.
They quickly acquired ships at Cape of Good Hope and formed trading caravans.
Building a trade route between the Nanyang region and Europe with Cape of Good Hope as a transit point.
This undoubtedly poses a challenge to Britain and the Netherlands in terms of trade routes.
That's right, the timing is ripe now, as the Ottoman market is expanding and the Mughal market has fully opened up, while the domestic circulation of the Ming Dynasty is thriving.
The economic dependence on European routes is no longer as significant.
This provides Chongzhen with a great deal of maneuvering space.
What does he want to do?
It's time to collect patent fees from Europe!
Collect patent fees from Europe?
Are they so short of money?
Any discerning person knows that his objective is not patent fees, but to forcefully promote paper money in Europe!
Sitting in the Forbidden City, Chongzhen sent another telegram to Zheng Chenggong in December.
The content is very simple: At present, European countries are using steam engines, which violates the "Ming Dynasty Patent Law". I am sending you to collect patent fees, and 20% of the patent fees can be used as remuneration for the Ming Dynasty Western Merchants Association.
How to collect patent fees?
Chongzhen also gave a figure, any country that uses the Great Ming steam engine should pay a patent fee of 3 million two taels.
Zheng Chenggong estimated that at least five countries would use it, right?
At least 15 million taels?
20% is 3 million taels, which is 3 billion wenqian!
This is definitely not a small number.
The first income of the business company is so huge, of course it is... immediately and actively helping the boss to collect rental income... oh no, patent fees!
After leaving some people at Good Hope Cape, Zheng Chenggong led his fleet northward in December.
At this time, European countries were still dealing with the defeat of the Habsburg family.
The UK, the Netherlands, and France have all demanded war reparations from Spain.
Spain: Aren't you bullying an honest man?
Also in December, representatives of the UK, the Netherlands, and France signed a ceasefire agreement and a compensation agreement with the Spanish king in Madrid.
Each family will receive compensation of 3 million taels.
Spain will have to pay a total of 9 million taels, which may not be a big deal for past Spain, but it is undoubtedly a very heavy financial burden for present Spain.
Spain: I don't have that much money!
England, the Netherlands, and France: If you don't have money, you have colonies. Use your colonies to raise funds. If you don't give money, we will continue to fight until you do.
Spain: Alright, alright, alright. Give, give, give. Please wait, gentlemen. I will go raise the money.
England, the Netherlands, and France: That's about right.
Spain: Right, guys, I heard there's something good called a steam engine recently. You have it there and I don't have it here. How about giving me a few, so I can make some money? Once I earn money, I can also pay you back faster.
English-Dutch-French: Do you still want a steam engine? Oh my God! Do you want to die? If you want to die, just say it, I'll send you to meet Satan! You are not allowed to use a steam engine. If we see you using a steam engine, we will hit you every time we see you!
Spain: Yes, yes, yes!
The three countries of England, Netherlands, and France are so proud. Now they have defeated Spain, once the strongest country in Europe, and the steam engine is being popularized domestically.
As the steam engine became popular, the industries of textiles and mining flourished.
Not only Spain can give us money, but our own industries are also speeding up.
Oh life, happiness comes so suddenly!
Gaga!
Zheng Chenggong: Oh, I seem to hear someone laughing.
In February of the 24th year of Chongzhen, Zheng Chenggong crossed the Atlantic Ocean and arrived near the junction of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
He landed on a continent.
João IV of Portugal had a tough time in these years. He had just gained independence from Spain and was ready to build his own power and strength, but ended up being defeated by England.
On the face of it, it should be a good thing for Spain that its former enemy was surrounded by three countries.
However, in this battle, Portugal did not benefit in the slightest, and its seaport was affected as well.
This day, King Noan IV was taking a walk by the sea in Lisbon when he suddenly saw a large fleet sailing towards him.
He was greatly surprised.
He didn't know whose fleet it was, but it definitely wasn't British, French, or Dutch.
He looked around and exclaimed, "Wow, whose fleet is this? There are so many ocean battleships!"
Soon, Zheng Chenggong landed in Lisbon, Portugal without any obstacles and met with King Nuno IV.