The trouble that would come from offending those merchants would probably be that no one would come to the trading port anymore.
It is possible that the trade port will spend so much money in vain and end up getting nothing back, not even the capital.
Zhu Xuan said: "It's okay. There won't be much trouble at the trading port. I can foresee that their next plan is smuggling. I will catch the smugglers. When they are almost done, they will move the trading location to Luzon." Wait for a place to avoid our Ming Dynasty."
Even if we avoid Daming, the problem is not big.
If Zhu Xuan implements the plan, he can still regain his advantage.
"But during this period, our trading port may be deserted."
Zhu Xuan said: "You can continue to spread the news. As long as you join our Panyu Chamber of Commerce, the tax rate generated by the transaction will not be that high. The next step is to wait."
Cen Jing nodded and said, "I understand!"
As long as you follow the direction Zhu Xuan said, there won't be any big problems.
Cen Jing didn't know much, so he could only do it this way.
"I dare to do so much, just because I have confidence, I can guarantee that it won't collapse, don't worry!"
Zhu Xuan said and encouraged.
Cen Jing nodded slightly, still confident.
"Grandson of the Ming Dynasty Emperor!"
At this moment, Alfonso's voice came from the trading port.
During their stay in Panyu, they had been living in the trade zone. They had seen everything that had just happened, and they were actually opposed to the issue of taxation.
No one wants to hand over the money.
"Hello!"
Zhu Xuan nodded slightly.
Turner asked: "Does the Ming emperor really want to collect taxes like this?"
Zhu Xuan said: "Some rules must be implemented to the end. If there is no tax, many transactions will be chaotic. I have also provided venues and sufficient resources to allow all foreign businessmen to trade in our Ming Dynasty. It is reasonable to charge a little tax. You can also tax our Ming merchants who go to the West."
Adelaide smiled and said: "The Emperor Sun of the Ming Dynasty is right. I support this tax. When I come to the Ming Dynasty next time, I will definitely trade at the trading port."
He could see that Zhu Xuan dared to do this because he had calculated that even if they did not trade at the trading port, they would not be able to avoid the tax in the end.
Daming has a natural advantage in transactions.
They can only follow the Ming Dynasty's policies. Offending Zhu Xuan is a very unwise behavior, and they may even lose countless benefits as a result.
What the West needs, only Ming Dynasty can provide.
Adelaide could not have imagined that the little emperor grandson of the Ming Dynasty could think so carefully at such a young age.
"So are we!"
Turner smiled and said: "Our church only cooperates with the emperors and grandsons of the Ming Dynasty."
How could he not see what Adelaide was thinking.
It is more beneficial to make friends with Zhu Xuan than to offend him, not to mention that there is not much benefit in following other businessmen.
The emperor of the Ming Dynasty would definitely not let those troublemaking businessmen go.
Alfonso was still young and didn't think enough.
But before coming, Fernando told him that if he didn't understand anything, just do what he saw the Turners doing, and he echoed: "Me too!"
Zhu Xuan smiled slightly and said: "Thank you for your support. If you come to trade in the future, the tax will be reduced by half. Any good porcelain and other good things we have will be provided to you first."
Adelaide said with great joy: "The Ming Emperor is still happy. In fact, there is no need for them to make trouble. It is better to follow the Ming Emperor's arrangements and maximize the benefits."
Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "You are also very cheerful. Businessmen pursue profit. They only have short-term interests in their eyes. You are different. You are all Western aristocrats, and the structure is much bigger."
These two sentences, which were deliberately flattering, made them happy.
Businessmen only consider immediate interests, while people with real plans see long-term development, which has a different meaning.
Zhu Xuan doesn't know if the Adelaide guys have any structure, but it doesn't cost money to support them.
After appeasing these Westerners, Zhu Xuan entered the trading port.
"How are Adelaide and the others doing lately?"
"Very well behaved."
Cen Jing said: "The talks between them and me were pretty good, so there shouldn't be any big problems."
Zhu Xuan nodded and said: "That's alright, you go ahead and get busy! I'm going to see Master Hua Yinghua!"
After leaving the trading port, Zhu Xuan went to the government office and found Huaying, asking him to help fight against smuggling and arrange ship cruises. At the same time, he also lent them battleships. Shenjiying and Jinyiwei would help.
Of course Huaying knew what Zhu Xuan was thinking and agreed directly.
"After discovering the smuggling businessman, the goods will be confiscated and fined, and the name and place of origin will be recorded to facilitate settlement of accounts in the future."
Zhu Xuan said: "There is no need to arrest people and confiscate their homes for the time being."
Zhu Xuan doesn't want to catch all those businessmen for the time being, and lets them continue to ferment.
"I see!"
Huaying nodded and said.
After arranging things, Zhu Xuan went back to the mansion.
All other plans that should be written have been written down, and I can finally take a break.
Seeing the eldest girl Xu Miaojin and her two little girls chatting at home, Zhu Xuan leaned on the chair and looked at them, which was quite satisfying.
"Brother, don't you have to be busy today?"
Mu Yuanjun asked.
Zhu Xuan stretched his waist and said, "I'm done for now. I'll just wait for the news. Is there anywhere you want to go? I can take you around."
The three of them looked at each other and shook their heads slightly.
It seems that there is no other place I want to visit. I have already visited Panyu.
"Then I will stay at home with you."
Zhu Xuan's words made them cheer.
Within Guangzhou Prefecture, water conservancy construction is in full swing.
The anti-smuggling operations have been launched one after another, and the intensity is still unprecedentedly powerful.
On the third day of the crackdown, more than ten smuggling merchant ships were seized.
Huaying and the others, according to Zhu Xuan's instructions, confiscated everything and then charged a fine.
Businessmen who dared to resist would be beaten without mercy. After the beating, they would be put back without arrest.
The crackdown on smuggling has set off a series of rebellious sentiments among businessmen.
It's just that those businessmen didn't dare to rush this time.
After all, smuggling is an illegal act. If you dare to do it again, you will probably go to jail.
They could only swallow this breath.
Zhu Xuan sold all the confiscated goods to Adelaide and the others at low prices. When the Hongwu ship went to sea and Zheng He took them back to the west, he would collect the money.
Adelaide and the others readily agreed, which was simply a bargain.
More than ten days later.
"Your Highness!"
Hua Ying came to report the situation and said: "Currently, the number of smuggled goods seized is getting less and less. According to the information we have received, those overseas merchants and our Ming merchants no longer smuggle or trade in Ming Dynasty, but have gone to Nanyang Trade and avoid the business rules set by His Highness.”
