Southern Ming, my destiny is too abstract

Chapter 111 Miscellaneous Matters and Britain

When Mrauk-U fell, the king died and became a vaulted tomb. The news that the Crown Prince of Daming led his troops to the heart of Arakan spread.

The Arakanese army on the front line had no will to resist anymore and was easily surrendered by Siddhartha.

Even the two Dutch warships that did not have time to escape were deceived by Vanderlan who surrendered rashly.

The Netherlands sent out ten warships this time.

Five were in Mrauk-U, two were in Thandwe to assist in the defence of the Arakan Mountains, and three were around the Malacca Peninsula, threatening to blockade the port of Matuba.

After the Hongsha army marched straight into and garrisoned Miaowu City, Zhu Cixuan was eager to return to the eight cities of Madu.

He suddenly discovered something new.

When he saw Vanderlan's tobacco pipe, he remembered his own Restoration cigarettes.

It seems that we can invent and promote new types of cigarettes.

Of course, they were sold to the now fully paid Ming army, making a net profit of three taels of silver every month.

Zhu Cixuan also promised them tax-free land.

The Ming Dynasty soldiers will sooner or later cause inflation in Yunnan.

Monopolizing cigarettes and reducing currency circulation cannot be delayed.

Smoke for the Ming Dynasty, let Ma Duba collect money, and build ships and warships.

The Stubborn John has been renamed the Yundian.

The Guiqian, Guixi, Sichuan, and Huguang ships are crying out for food.

After inventing paper cigarettes, which received unanimous praise.

Zhu Cixuan began to face up to other useless destinies.

【Selling shoes】

When Zhu Cixuan thought of introducing Britain and France to deal with the Netherlands and Spain.

Suddenly an idea struck me.

Louis XIV, who had not yet taken power, was an inventor who invented and promoted high-heeled shoes, stockings and perfume.

Well, the Louis family and the Zhu family are both experts in part-time jobs.

With the housework skills of the late Qing emperor, Zhu Cixuan created high heels and stockings in just two days.

And let the Polish maid in the Arakan palace try it.

I don't have any ideas about perfume, but the French use it to cover up bad smells, and there's no shortage of spices in Southeast Asia, so I'll send them over there when the time comes.

Afterwards, [The Prophecy of the Golden Sword] gave Zhu Cixuan new ideas.

The Tatars were still wreaking havoc in Eastern Europe, and the Ottomans were Turks.

Europeans who are severely afraid of yellow may want some Mongolian relics to improve their appearance.

Zhu Cixuan got some ideas from generating foreign exchange.

You can use [Antique Imitation] to create a batch of Mongolian and Turkic antiquities and give them to the Ottomans and Europeans.

After the Ming Dynasty conquered Mongolia, it was normal for some of Genghis Khan's royal family's antiques and belongings to remain.

The Turks originally migrated westward from China. Since the Ming Dynasty succeeded the Tang Dynasty, it is normal for some of them to have some Turkic artifacts.

Of course, Zhu Cixuan and the Ming Dynasty did not need foreign exchange.

Even after the First Industrial Revolution, Europe still had a trade deficit with China.

On the contrary, it is the European continent that needs China's silk, tea and porcelain.

The main purpose is to win over alliances.

Win over the Ottomans to fight against the Mughals, and unite with Britain and France to fight against the Netherlands and Spain.

Portuguese?

At this moment, they are still busy restoring their country and gaining freedom and independence from Spain.

It wouldn't be too much to exchange these royal items of the Mongolian royal family for some cannons and ships.

It’s not too much for Zhu Cixuan to ask them for some missionaries, open a university, and recruit a Newton.

Newton, what future do you have in Britain? The right thing to do is to come to the Ming Dynasty dinner table to toast.

Zhu Cixuan's Polish maid and the British police went to Zigong.

The British envoy suddenly appeared.

Zhu Cixuan, who was about to return to Maduba, was stunned when he saw the scene on the sea.

Nearly a hundred privateering merchant ships and less than twenty European warships equipped with artillery.

Zhu Cixuan, who almost thought that Britain was also going to declare war on Ming, had no time to order the ships to enter the port and aim the artillery.

The envoy of the British East India Company hurried to the door to tell the truth.

Zhu Cixuan felt relieved after hearing this. These British people had heard that the Dutch had joined forces with Arakan to fight against the Ming Dynasty.

Wants to interfere in Bangladesh trade.

The original plan was to deal with the Dutch trading ships in Bangladesh.

Then I heard that the Ming Dynasty defeated the Arakanese-Dutch army.

Immediately turn the boat around and head to Hongsavadi.

Zhu Cixuan looked at the British envoy strangely.

The troublemaker is really good at taking advantage of every opportunity.

"Your Governor of Fort St. George wants to assist the Ming Dynasty in capturing Malacca?"

The British envoy patted his chest and said righteously:
"Yes, long after hearing that the Netherlands was going to declare war on the east and west sides of the Ming Dynasty."

"Your Excellency, Governor, please prepare privately to assist the Ming Dynasty in capturing Malacca and expelling the Dutch."

Portugal weakened and Spain focused on America.

The competition for spices in the Land Below the Winds was between Britain and the Netherlands.

After the British East India Company was established in 1600, it fought constantly with the Dutch in the Land Below the Winds in order to plunder spices.

Only three trading houses remained after being expelled, and they were still under threat of persecution from time to time.

The two countries are even more at odds in the main battlefields of America and Africa.

Ten years ago, a full-scale naval war broke out.

Although Lord Protector Cromwell failed, they also welcomed back a new king.

The British envoy heard from the Governor of Fort St. George that the new king had just ascended the throne.

But it has already attracted attention overseas.

He rebuilt the British Navy, renamed it the Royal Navy, and appointed his younger brother as the supreme commander.

More stringent Navigation Regulations are already in preparation.

In less than two years, Britain will challenge the Netherlands again.

Their East India Company's secondary battlefield in the Land Below the Winds was, of course, of no importance.

However, the Ming Dynasty's King Koxinga expelled the Dutch from the East China Sea, and the Ming Dynasty's Crown Prince also fought two wars with the Dutch.

It also supports Aceh in challenging the status of the Netherlands.

They must disrupt this situation.

The Governor of Fort St. George also wanted to show his face in front of the new king.

They originally wanted to take the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the Dutch trading house and factory in Bangladesh.

Wait for the main force of the Ming Dynasty to move south, and then cooperate to capture Malacca and Sumatra.

Who would have thought that the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty was as powerful as usual and defeated the Arakan-Dutch army in one fell swoop.

The news had already reached the Banten Trading House that Batavia had sent more troops to support Dongfan Island.

Another defeat for Arakan.

Now is the time when Malacca and Batavia are at their weakest.

Upon hearing the news, the British envoy immediately called on the merchant fleets on the east and south coasts of India and headed straight for the destination.

"Your Highness, those Malacca countries are too disrespectful to the Ming Dynasty."

“Let’s take Malacca together.”

“The tariff is still the same as before.”

The British envoy made a five-five sign.

Every bit of savings counts.

Although tariffs are insignificant given the huge profits from spices.

Zhu Cixuan stroked the few whiskers on his chin.

Only half a year has passed, and Britain has changed so quickly.

The restored Charles II caused trouble again during this period.

Zhu Cixuan nodded and agreed, "Okay, but regarding the tariff issue, I will discuss it with your king personally."

"I will soon send envoys to Europe and visit various countries. The ambassadors will then discuss matters with your king."

"As for capturing the Malacca Peninsula."