1635 Han style rises again

Chapter 401 Dutch business thinking ([-])

"Chairman Haider, I also heard about the war between the East India Company and a local force called Hanzhou last year. To be honest, I express my sincere admiration and respect for the decisive measures taken by Batavia. I agree." Ludwild said seriously: "A rising local power will definitely threaten the East India Company's local business interests, and must be suppressed and weakened."

"However, later, I gradually learned that the Hanzhou forces seemed to have the ability to independently build large ships, and their land warfare was also very strong. At the same time, they were able to maintain self-sufficiency to a certain extent. The East India Company also I suffered a lot because of this, and lost a lot of materials and personnel. And I happened to know and understand the local forces in Hanzhou, and I was very surprised that their strength had developed to such a degree."

"In this way, that Hanzhou will definitely not be tamed or eliminated by forceful suppression. Even if the East India Company resolutely blocks and hostile to him, it will pay a heavier price. Then, we Why can't it be changed in a different way. Exclude force, and use the business methods that our Dutch businessmen are used to to control it, guide it, and finally restrain it."

"It's like we use economic means to control Sweden and the German states. You know, in terms of land warfare capabilities, Sweden is comparable to France and Spain, and it was even able to suppress the Holy Roman army for a time, but their various domestic resources and business Aren’t the channels controlled and monopolized by our inter-provincial businessmen? And this can completely affect any political decisions they make.”

"Chairman Haider, what do you think?"
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"Using the commercial and economic means we are good at to control and influence the political direction of a country and region, isn't it the most effective foreign means for us Dutch people? Why doesn't our East India Company adopt this model to solve our problems in the country? All kinds of disputes in the Far East?" Genrich Haider, chairman of the board of directors of the Dutch East India Company, looked at the directors sitting there, and said with a smile: "In Europe, our interprovincial republic has a huge amount of maritime transportation capacity, and Sweden Iron ore and timber from Denmark, fish from Denmark, food from Poland, wine from Germany, handicrafts from France, fruits from Spain and Arabia, furs from Russia, spices from the East Indies, cotton textiles from India, Silk and porcelain, etc., the prices of these goods are all completed in Amsterdam, and they are transshipped by our inter-provincial merchant ships, and re-sold by our inter-provincial merchants. Even loans to the governments of European monarchies are allocated here."

"In the whole of Europe, and even the whole world, we have unparalleled business channels and monopoly advantages, so can we replicate the successful business model in Europe to the Far East? Everyone, war is a violent act that consumes resources and manpower , apart from destruction and destruction, I can’t imagine any more terrible behavior than this. However, through commercial means, we can easily achieve things that violence such as war cannot do. Therefore, the radical hegemony policy in the Far East It must be corrected, and too many disputes involving local forces must also be stopped."

"If the colonial policy in the Far East is to be changed, then the current governor of Batavia may not be able to continue to serve. We need to appoint another new governor who can effectively improve the company's commercial interests." A board member agrees with Genrich Haider very much The chairman's suggestion, and then put forward a proposal to replace the governor of Batavia.

After some discussion, the board of directors quickly determined the candidate to replace the governor of Batavia, Anthony Van Derman. Governor.He will go to the Far East with a large-scale fleet in late March, and after taking over from Governor Daiman, he will start to end some disputes affecting the major commercial interests of the East India Company, focus on the company's operations, improve the company's profits, and revitalize the local area And the confidence of European investors in the company.

Outside Amsterdam, in a slightly dilapidated manor, Councilor Connet Ludwild sat quietly on a soft chair, looking at the vibrant flowers, plants and trees in the field outside, and fell into deep thought among.

More than two years ago, Ludwig returned to the European Netherlands from the distant Batavia. With the operation and recommendation of his family and the East India Company, he got his wish to enter the Amsterdam City Council and entered the political circle.Last year, he entered the Inter-Provincial Assembly and became the richest and most powerful member of the republic, participating in and discussing all major internal and external issues of the republic.

It stands to reason that he should be complacent about this, or be complacent, and continue to cultivate in the political world. Perhaps he can become one of the main decision-makers of this powerful republic, and it is also a promising thing in the future.

However, Ludwig always had a deep regret in his heart.Originally entered the East India Company, and traveled across the ocean to work in the East Indies. In addition to gaining experience in political and economic affairs, the other was to search and accumulate huge amounts of funds for the future political future. Worries about the future.

However, the bursting of the tulip bubble in 1637 cost him all his investments (speculation).When he returned to the mainland of the Netherlands, he was faced with a long contract payment of tens of thousands of guilders, which made him almost financially bankrupt.The hundreds of thousands of dong of wealth he accumulated from the Far East were wiped out within ten days.In order to maintain his decent life, he had to reluctantly sell a large number of precious porcelain, jade and jewelry brought back from the Far East.

The formerly luxurious and wealthy manors were sold off, groups of servants were dismissed, and the dances and salons often held by the family were also closed one after another. The life of the once top aristocrats was suddenly reduced to the realm of ordinary people in the country, all of which made Ludwig De felt a huge gap, and his heart was extremely painful.If he understands and has read the article "Teaching Thrift and Showing Health" by Sima Guang of the Song Dynasty in China, he will very much agree with the sentence in it, "It is easy to go from thrift to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality."

What I once had, once lost, I always think in my heart that I must find a way to get it again.Yes, in the past few years, Ludwig has used various means to try to regain the wealth he had before.However, the Inter-Provincial Republic is, after all, a new country with relatively sound rules and laws. It is impossible to quickly accumulate huge wealth by ordinary means.He also instructed his family members to engage in the lucrative Far East trade. Perhaps because of his bad luck, the merchant ships he saved and purchased sank near the turbulent Cape of Good Hope, causing him to lose a large sum of money again.

Just when Ludwig felt that the god of fortune was gradually moving away from him, a few days ago, Genrich Haider, chairman of the board of directors of the East India Company, came to consult him about the East India Company's involvement in the disputes in the Far East, and what he needed to do suitable countermeasures.Suddenly, deep in his heart, there was a voice calling him.The resurgence of the Ludwild family may still be in the Far East.To be more precise, the source of the huge wealth to be obtained should be in that Hanzhou.

"Sean, Anli, I have a question here, and I want to get a reasonable answer from you." Connette Ludwidd looked solemnly at his eldest son, Sean Ludwild, and his loyal housekeeper, Anli. Credo.

"Father, your question should be very important and sharp, and I'm not sure I can give you a reasonable answer." Sean Ludwig also said with a serious face: "But I will use what I have obtained I will try my best to give you an answer based on my knowledge and experience.”

Steward Anri Credo just nodded, saying that he would carefully consider the question he raised and answer it prudently.

"For you, is the rise and fall of a family important, or a person's reputation and loyalty the most important?"

"Family." Sean Ludwig replied without hesitation: "Sometimes, the purpose of reputation and loyalty is actually for the development and prosperity of the family."

"Sir, in this increasingly complex and changeable era, only if a family can maintain long-term prosperity, will individuals have a secure support and strong assistance." Steward Anri Credo said: "Reputation and loyalty are important to Personally, it’s just a means.”

"Anli, what do you think of our former friend Cao and the Hanzhou he possessed." Cornett Ludwidd asked the housekeeper Anri Credo.

"Cao, he is a good man." The housekeeper Anri Credo smiled and said, "I heard that Batavia suffered some losses in the hands of Hanzhou. I have to say that Cao has done a good job in Hanzhou. Exceeded my expectations."

"Will Hanzhou be the biggest threat to the East India Company in the Far East in the future?"

"Sir, your previous judgment is still correct. Hanzhou will develop and become stronger in the future, and it will be the biggest threat to the East India Company." Anri Credo thought for a while and said, "However, their Hanzhou has a fatal threat. Disadvantages. That is, Cao's age, and when we left, he seemed to have no heirs. You know, it is a group of pirates who followed Cao to create the foundation of Hanzhou."

"In the future, will Hanzhou produce a very visionary successor?"

"Maybe." Anri Credo shrugged his shoulders and said: "If they are lucky enough, it is possible to produce a successor who is wise enough and far-sighted. However, a country established by a group of pirates can last for a long time. Instead of splitting, I take a more cautious attitude.”

Cornett Ludwig nodded. Cao Xiong had often met him before, and had a deep contact with him. He was rough and generous, without much knowledge, and he had never shone with the light of wisdom. He was a typical pirate gangster figure.If the Dutch East India Company had in-depth exchanges with Hanzhou, it would not be difficult to control their economy and people's livelihood through strong commercial channels and economic means.

Perhaps, the East India Company can tame Hanzhou into Sweden in the Far East, and fight and fight for the benefit of the Dutch.

"Anli, I want you to go to Batavia and take Sean with you." Ludwild showed a relieved look on his face, "We want to re-establish contact with Cao and his Hanzhou, we can Give them something in exchange for what we need - wealth."

"Yes, sir, I'll be of service!" replied Anri Credo, stooping.

(End of this chapter)