Lu Ming

Chapter 273 Castle Price
Regarding the test of the slave trade between the two parties in the west, it is generally a transaction where everyone gets what they need.Of course, when doing business for the first time, there will usually be a small situation in the process: Ming slaves and black slaves.

The vast majority of the 400 slaves were Visayans.This race is of local Malay descent in the Philippines, with a large population base.And due to the successive incidents of resistance, the confrontation between the colonists and the Visayans was caused, which gave the more docile Tagalogs a chance.

The seeds were planted at this time: in later generations, the Tagalogs, the second largest in population, are the most economically and culturally developed nation among the various ethnic groups in the Philippines. They have always been in an advantageous position in domestic politics, economy and culture. Most Tagalogs are in business or work in government agencies, and many hold leadership positions in the government.

There is a term that explains this phenomenon: coating.

So it is no surprise that, in the 17th century, Spanish cabins were filled with Visayans.

However, even though the races of the required slaves have been indicated on the trade documents, the 10 or so black uncles mixed with the yellow people are still so cool, like fireflies in the dark, so bright, so outstanding.

In addition, several slaves yelling in Hokkien also attracted the attention of customs officers.After careful questioning, it turned out that these people were all Ming people living in Manila, who were imprisoned for violating the law in the aristocratic district.

Generally speaking, general disputes are resolved within the Chinese community itself.But in a situation like this, someone had to pay a fine to the white guards before releasing them.Unfortunately, these few were poor ghosts and had no family members, so they were packed and transported to Dayuan.

The guiding ideology of the time travel people to treat these two kinds of uninvited guests is different.

Regarding Uncle Hei, the Customs responded by "confiscating".It is very simple to confiscate, just like the airport confiscating lighters from passengers in later generations.

And when the Spanish slave traders who were enthusiastic and prepared to give these so-called nobles (pirates) of the Ming Dynasty a good science about the benefits of black slaves found that their "samples" used to test the water were confiscated, they had no choice but to admit that they were unlucky up.

And when they talked to dock officials, the only answer they got was no answer.

Of course, the crossing crowd will not describe to their subordinates the end of the countries that raise black slaves in later generations-this issue is too complicated, and the society, politics and economy are all-encompassing, so it cannot be explained.

The crossing people only need to give a simple order: all black slaves who enter the country will be confiscated and assigned to open up forest farms, isolated from the world.As for those slave traders, they won't get a penny.

No profit, no business, the merchants who tried to open up the black slave market here finally gave up their minds.

Then it was the turn of those Ming people.In this matter, no money is out of the question: there is no reason why Spaniards should be required to carefully distinguish every yellow race.

Even in the later generations with advanced information, blindness still exists among different races, let alone slave owners in the 17th century.

Unlike those black uncles with obvious characteristics, the Spaniards can completely explain these Ming slaves with the reason of being unable to distinguish the rascals.

The last resort was a discount: as long as the slaves could speak Chinese fluently, they were paid three-quarters of the price.Not giving money at all is not acceptable, it is not in line with business ethics.

And the acquisition at a lower than the standard price will also prompt the Spaniards to focus on the indigenous Filipinos in the future instead of playing the ideas of those smart people.In fact, it only takes a few more years before the gunboats will block the gates of Manila. By then, the Spaniards will understand a truth: if you come out to mess around, you will have to pay it back one day.

After the largest and most important slave trade was completed, other commodities were also sold at a good price, especially rice.

For a force with a geometrically expanding population, food is always the number one strategic material.So the Spanish merchants discovered a strange thing here: among all commodities, the tariff rate of rice is actually negative.

The so-called negative refers to an additional reward mechanism: local officials call it "points."

On the basis of zero tariffs, merchants will get some points for every ton of rice shipped.And this point will be used when they buy some rare goods, such as kerosene lamps in the showroom.

The emphasis on rice in the crossing country will soon affect Manila’s trade policy: soon, the share of the slave trade will definitely be occupied by some big figures at the top of the pyramid, and businessmen who have failed in the competition will focus on collecting rice.

You know, points can be traded, and it is not difficult to collect rice in the hot Philippines - just ask those nearby villages to increase the planting area, and a wave of harvest can be harvested in a few months.

The same policy, the Dutch have begun to promote around Batavia.Because if they don't ship in sufficient quantities of rice, then they won't get high-end goods like bleach and kerosene lamps.

While the businessmen were running around excitedly, trying to find more business opportunities in the dazzling crossing country, Special Envoy Juan also started negotiations with Cai Feiming in the villa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The first item of negotiation is of course the Taipei Castle, which has been blocked.In this regard, Mr. Special Envoy has full power. He can easily agree to the traversing people to withdraw the garrison of Taipei Castle, as long as the other party can offer some benefits.

However, the cross-travelers are well aware of this, so Cai Feiming told Juan: the city of San Salvador in Keelung Bay must be handed over.As for the city of Santo Domingo at the mouth of the Vale: "His Majesty Philip's brave soldiers can continue to be stationed there, and they can even take a boat to have a drink at the Pirate Bar during their vacations. This is a manifestation of the friendship between our two countries. "

The Spaniards are not stupid, and Juan quickly figured out Lao Cai's sinister intentions: to keep a castle that has no trading ability, and is located in the estuary area full of mosquitoes and leeches. This is to use the lives of Spanish soldiers to help the other party suppress Native?

So the two sides had a big fight on this issue, but Juan finally compromised: After all, the value of the two castles is nothing compared to the super proposition of the slave trade.

In the end, the agreement between the two parties was as follows: the Spaniards resold the two castles to the crossing people at the price of two gold coins.

The senior officials are responsible for transporting back the castle soldiers and some artillery, and the Spaniards will send messengers with order documents to help take over the castle.

(End of this chapter)