Ming politicians

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When Song Ke appeared, except for Su Tiancheng, everyone else was a little curious.

Song Ke's appearance is obviously different from that of the Han people. He is tall and thin, with blond hair, hooked nose, and blue eyes. He is a typical European. With a red military uniform, he looks a bit nondescript.

The Chinese translator next to Song Ke looked much shorter.

Song Ke pressed the palm of his left hand on his chest, and saluted Su Tiancheng and others. Since he was defeated, the general etiquette that he followed could not be saved, but Song Ke was not used to kneeling. When he was in Taiwan, only people would kneel for him. He will not kneel down to others.

Su Tiancheng looked at Song Ke and nodded slightly.

Some mumbled words came out of Song Ke's mouth, and the translator beside him quickly spoke.

"My lord, the general said that the Ming army is extremely powerful. The general is deeply impressed and willing to sit down and negotiate. However, I implore my lord to temporarily stop the attack. This is also the sincerity of the negotiation."

The color on Su Tiancheng's face didn't change much, but the others couldn't hold back anymore. This Song Ke was really rampant, he dared to negotiate alone, and made a request right after he opened his mouth.

Su Tiancheng waved his hand, signaling to the rest of the people not to speak for now.

"Song Ke, you are a Dutchman who came from afar. If you come to my Ming Dynasty for trade, we welcome you. However, if you come to Daming with guns and warships, you are destined to be destroyed. The gift of my Emperor Ming has once wiped out But you, I don’t want to be strangled completely. It’s a pity that after your defeat, your evil intentions will not die. You are still entrenched in Taiwan. While my Ming court is dealing with internal affairs, I once again occupied the Penghu Islands. This time I come on behalf of the court, and I don’t need to talk to you Mr. Qu and Mr. Xiong will tell you about the negotiation and the specific matters, you just need to do what we ask, and you don’t need to speak about the rest, let alone make any demands. There is no negotiation between us.”

Song Ke's face changed, and he spoke in a murmur.

Su Tiancheng interrupted Song Ke very rudely.

"Song Ke, you have been in my Daming for so many years, and you are already familiar with Chinese. Why is it necessary to bring a translator. To put it bluntly, you don't need to say anything. Just follow our requirements."

After Su Tiancheng said these words.Song Ke finally spoke Chinese.

Song Ke speaks Chinese fluently.

"My lord, the two countries are fighting each other, and it is your country's request not to kill each other. I am negotiating on behalf of the King of the Netherlands, and I hope to receive courtesy. The two sides can sit down and negotiate. I cannot accept such an attitude from your lord."

A smile appeared on Su Tiancheng's face.

"Song Ke, look at what I said. You didn't fully understand it. I can tell you clearly that one day, after I arrive in the Netherlands with a warship, I will tell your king the same way. I have brought troops to conquer the Netherlands, king. Sit down and negotiate with me, and see what kind of conditions the king can come up with to satisfy me, because my Ming Dynasty is a state of etiquette, and the villain is the first, and the gentleman is the first, I say this, you understand."

Song Ke's body shook for a moment. His initial guess was finally confirmed. The Ming Dynasty lord in front of him is really not simple. , but polite, not at all like some adults in the Ming Dynasty, who would be very happy after a few compliments.

"I understand what your lord means. Although we have failed, we are willing to sit down and negotiate and accept the conditions proposed by your lord. I hope that your lord can treat the upcoming negotiations in accordance with the negotiation etiquette."

Su Tiancheng became a little impatient. It seemed that this Song Ke, who was cunning and cunning, really wanted to make a fuss about the negotiation, and wanted to say something of his own directly.

"Song Ke, you came to my Ming Dynasty with guns and warships, just thinking about usurping wealth. The purpose is very clear. Let me tell you, my purpose is more clear than yours. When it comes to interests, only the strong The right to speak, if I can't beat you, there is no situation today. What the strong say is the rule, and the rules made by the strong are the rules. I'm not interested in talking about the negotiation, and time is running out. In order to avoid greater losses for you, and for the sake of your sergeants, you can answer the Netherlands. I hope you will follow our requirements. For specific requirements, Mr. Qu and Master Xiong told you."

After saying this, Su Tiancheng turned and left the deck.

The army did not stop at all, and continued to move towards Taiwan Island.

Song Ke's complexion changed completely. He has been in Taiwan for decades and has dealt with many Han people, but in front of Su Tiancheng, he has no choice. He has no right to speak at all, and can only do as required.

Song Ke was not reconciled, but the strength of the Ming army made him feel chilled. When he boarded the ship just now, he paid special attention to the giant warships and patrol boats of the Ming army. What he saw made him gasp. The powerful warships and patrol boats, the Dutch warships can't compete at all. If they confront each other, it is also the fate of the whole army to be wiped out. Fortunately, I am wise and quickly order to surrender, otherwise all the warships will be buried in the sea.

Su Tiancheng's words didn't have the slightest room for maneuver. The request was very clear. Song Ke knew what the request was without opening his mouth. That is, he and all the Dutch soldiers left Taiwan and didn't want to take anything away. You can agree to this. Song Ke was not reconciled to the request, after so many years of struggle, especially after defeating the Spaniards and occupying the entire Taiwan, he saw that huge benefits could be obtained.

But if you don't agree to the request, the ending will be even more tragic. What Su Tiancheng said was not a joke. I am afraid that the more than 2000 sergeants in Taiwan will not be able to return to the Netherlands and will stay in Taiwan forever.

Song Ke's inner struggle was shown on his face.

After Su Tiancheng left, Qu Qingze looked at Song Ke, and spoke with an unquestionable tone.

"Song Ke, on behalf of the imperial court, I order you to lay down your weapons and gather all of you in Chixian City. After our army arrives in Taiwan, you should make all preparations and leave Taiwan within half a month."

Just as Qu Qingze finished speaking, Xiong Zijian spoke up.

"Song Ke, the warship that fought with our army already belongs to our Daming Navy. When you leave Taiwan, let the merchant ship stationed in Batavia come to pick you up. The time must be fast, it only takes half a month. If If the merchant ships come late, you will not be treated accordingly, and you will need to earn your own living.”

Song Ke was a little desperate, it was really hard for him to accept such a harsh request.

"My lord, the warship is the property of the Netherlands. The Ming army has no right to dispose of it. Even if we want to leave Taiwan, we have to leave with the warship and property. This is the rule."

Qu Qingze laughed out loud, he was not as polite as Su Tiancheng.

"Song Ke, our lord has made it very clear that only the strong have the right to speak. Since you have lost the battle and surrendered, you must do everything according to our requirements. It is okay to disobey the requirements. Then we will come again. I made it clear. Let me tell you, we can completely disappear your warships from the sea within an hour, but it is a pity that these warships are now my property."

"As for other wealth, I believe that when you came to Taiwan, you must have empty hands, and when you leave, you also have empty hands. This is fair."

After Qu Qingze finished speaking, Song Ke was dumbfounded, not knowing how to answer.

After more than a minute of silence, Xiong Zijian spoke.

"Song Ke, I have said all the requirements. If you are not convinced, then leave quickly, return to Chixian City, organize the soldiers to resist, and see you on the battlefield. If you agree, then follow the requirements immediately. We don't have time. Spending time here, adults have already said that there is no negotiation between us, you just do what we ask."

This tone is completely commanding, and it is the request of the strong to the weak. Song Ke has never encountered such humiliation in his life, but what Su Tiancheng said is right. This world is originally a world of the strong. The powerful Spain has almost ruled the whole of Europe, conquered foreign countries, plundered wealth, and Portugal, which rose later, did the same thing. Now it is the Netherlands. Because it is strong, the words spoken are the rules, and the weak eat the strong. This is survival. rule.

After a while, Song Ke, who had no blood on his face, finally spoke.

"My lords, can you give me some time to think about it? I still have the same request. I am sure that the Ming army will temporarily stop advancing. After we make a decision, we will see what to do next."

This time it was Xiong Zijian's turn to laugh.

"Song Ke, you're really interesting, but I still don't understand what your lord means. Negotiations don't mean stopping the attack. The army won't stop moving forward. Your lord said that time is running out. That's what it means. If you can't accept our proposal If you can’t obey the order, the attack will start immediately, of course, you have to understand that the sergeants who have been captured by our army cannot participate in the battle.”

Song Ke's body finally began to tremble violently. All his plans here are useless. It is impossible for the soldiers in Chixian City to resist. The commander himself is still fighting with the Ming army. Negotiations, the sergeant can't make a thorough deployment, even if the deployment is done, it is impossible to resist the attack of the Ming army. This adult of the Ming army is too cunning, and there is no time for himself to prepare. These requirements, disobedience to orders, the attack will start immediately, this is completely the practice of the strong.

After struggling painfully, Song Ke finally spoke.

"I am willing to accept the request of the Ming army, and implore the Ming army not to kill innocent people and protect the lives of my soldiers." (To be continued...)