I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

"What conditions?"

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but become curious after hearing this. He didn't understand what other cards the Dutch had in hand.

Desheng took a deep breath and collected his thoughts.

What he was going to talk about next was a big deal involving tens of millions of taels from the Dutch East India Company, and he was not allowed to be careless.

Although this was a spur-of-the-moment decision, Governor Cohen of Batavia was unaware of it.But he firmly believed that as long as he could negotiate this deal, his status in the Dutch East India Company and even Europe would skyrocket, and he would also bring huge profits to the Dutch East India Company.

"Dear Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, my proposal is actually to discuss a cooperation with the Ming Dynasty. After I arrived in the Ming Dynasty, I found that there were rumors all over the Ming Dynasty that you had invented the secret recipe to prevent smallpox, and I came to the capital of the Ming Dynasty from the south of the Ming Dynasty. During this time, the secret recipe was found to be very effective, and many people who were vaccinated were protected from the suffering of smallpox.

But you must also know that smallpox was not only raging in the Ming Dynasty, but also in Europe, India, and the Ottomans.It is also very popular in other parts of America and Asia. Everyone is helpless and can only rely on their bodies to resist it.

Therefore, as a special envoy of the Dutch East India Company, I would like to negotiate a cooperation with the Ming Dynasty. I hope to obtain the operating rights of the secret recipe for treating smallpox outside the Ming Dynasty, so that other people in the world will be free from the suffering of smallpox. "

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he couldn't help but look up and down at the Dutch envoy in front of him, secretly thinking that he had really underestimated him to think of this business.

But after he mentioned it, Zhu Youxiao also felt that he was right.

This smallpox was not only raging in Ming Dynasty, but also raging all over the world.It can be said that before cowpox was discovered, only China had the method of vaccinating against human pox. Although other places had their own treatments, the effect was not obvious.

Therefore, this method of preventing smallpox with cowpox is the best method.

If it is promoted abroad, it will definitely be extremely popular and profitable.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao became curious. Since the Dutch envoy in front of him knew the magical effect of this method, he didn't know what price he would pay?

"Then how much are you prepared to bid?"

Desheng breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and then slowly said the offer he had been thinking about for a long time.

"On behalf of the Dutch East India Company, I am willing to propose that I am willing to buy out the agency price in Europe and America for 150 million taels. In addition, the Dutch East India Company is willing to share [-]% of the profits from overseas sales to Daming."

As soon as these words came out, the entire Wenhua Palace suddenly became quiet. Desheng looked at the Ming Emperor expectantly, hoping that he would nod and agree to his request.

But Zhu Youxiao sneered and stared at the Dutch envoy in front of him.

Just now, he thought this person was quite smart and could actually discover the business opportunities in this.

But now the more I look at him, the more I feel like this person is like a stupid pig. Putting forward this condition really insults my IQ.

"The secret recipe for treating smallpox is worth only 150 million taels. You are quite good at doing business. In the end, you showed great kindness and actually gave Daming [-]% of the profit. You really think highly of Daming.

With such sincerity, you still want to obtain the agency rights of the secret recipe, and you also want to share [-]% of the trade between Europe and the Ming Dynasty. It is really wishful thinking.I do understand why the reputation of the Dutch is so bad in Europe. It turns out that everyone is so stingy and shrewd. No wonder they are all businessmen.

Come on, drive these people out! "

Desheng saw the Ming Emperor in front of him getting more and more excited and waving his hands to drive him out, and immediately understood that he did not agree to his request.He quickly shouted: "Your Majesty the Emperor, if you are not satisfied with the amount, it is completely negotiable!"

But the guards and eunuchs on the side didn't allow him to speak. They immediately surrounded them and tried to drag them out of the Wenhua Palace.When Desheng saw this, he immediately panicked and shouted:
"Four million! Four million taels!"

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he slowly waved his hand to ask the guards to stop.Desheng and others who were amnesty quickly returned to their original positions in small steps.

Now he finally understood the young emperor's temper and knew that his price-lowering approach had definitely angered the emperor and almost lost this important business opportunity.So he no longer dared to use any tricks, and quickly explained to Zhu Youxiao:

"Dear Your Majesty the Ming Emperor, I was negligent just now. I am willing to pay 400 million taels, 400 million taels for the right to purchase the secret recipe for smallpox."

Zhu Youxiao had no expression on his face as he listened to the submissive Dutch envoy.He really wanted to throw these people away, but the business he proposed was indeed very attractive. No matter how angry he was, there was no need to be embarrassed about the money.

So he thought for a while and slowly put forward his conditions,
"With an agency fee of 500 million taels, plus [-]% of the profits from overseas sales, all the ports of the Dutch East India Company will be opened to the Ming Dynasty."

Desheng was relieved when he saw the emperor's bid.

Although this price is indeed a bit high, if the ransom and compensation of 200 million for prisoners of war are added to it.

This time the Dutch East Indies are estimated to have to pay 700 million taels of silver, which is not a low price.But I thought of the huge profits brought by the secret recipe for smallpox and the open Ming Dynasty market.He suddenly felt that the 700 million taels was not impossible to spend.

"Then Ming Dynasty needs to give me [-]% of the trade share between Europe and Ming Dynasty to the Dutch East India Company. As long as you agree to this condition, I can sign the agreement on behalf of the Dutch East India Company."

"Forty percent is not enough. In that case, other European countries will not be able to trade with the Ming Dynasty. At most, [-]% is acceptable for signing the agreement. If you feel it is unacceptable, then there is no need to talk."

Seeing how tough the Ming Emperor was, Desheng was really helpless.

But now, he will never let such a big opportunity slip away from his hands.So he thought for a moment and finally made up his mind:
"Okay, then [-]%!"

Seeing that the matter was finally finalized, Zhu Youxiao, who was originally expressionless, also showed a slight smile.

This period of time was really full of surprises. Spain and the Dutch were fighting for clams, and the fishermen of the Ming Dynasty benefited.Within a few years, he would receive an income of 1000 million taels, not to mention the share of income from the promotion of cowpox in the Netherlands, arms orders from Spain, and customs income in the future.

This was truly an unexpected joy. He could imagine how happy Wang Yingjiao, Bi Ziyan and others were after receiving the news.

"That's it, Wen Tiren. During this period, you, together with the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites, sign an agreement with the Dutch envoy to finalize the matter as soon as possible."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Wen Tiren immediately came out after hearing the words. The confrontation between the emperor and the Dutch envoy just now made him amazed, and he was full of admiration for the emperor.

In just one day, Ming Dynasty's income increased by 750 million taels. This Westerner's money is also very profitable.

The emperor is really a business wizard. (End of chapter)