Chapter 24, Rules-based order, taxation and coinage rights! [Please collect, read, and recommend votes]

How could the Batavia colony still be preserved?

Kreutz suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhu Daohua, trying to discern some clues from the face of this Eastern king.

Unfortunately.

He saw nothing.

Macartney and Bulbulon couldn't help but frowned.

They were also a little unsure of Gangzhu Daohua's thoughts.

Now Zhu Daohua has achieved absolute maritime superiority.

He has too many chips in his hand.

The Dutch East India Company had lost its navy. Even if Zhu Daohua did not take the initiative to attack Batavia, he only needed to block the sea area. The natives on Java Island could tear the Dutch Governor's Palace of Batavia into pieces.

What did he want to gain by retaining the Batavia colony?

"May I know what His Highness Prince Ming wants?"

Kreutz asked.

"order!"

Zhu Daohua looked at Macartney.

"Order based on rules, order based on my rules!"

Macartney's face suddenly turned gloomy.

This sentence was originally a threat he threw to Zhu Daohua.

But now...

But it became a joke.

Because Macartney knew.

The Royal Navy cannot threaten Zhu Daohua for the time being.

He only needs to block the Strait of Malacca to block all Western ships from the west of the world.

The Ming army can do this.

therefore....

On a strength-based basis.

Of course Zhu Daohua can make his own rules.

"What are your rules?"

Kreutz was not as unhappy as Macartney.

Because the Dutch no longer have the strength to send their navy to the East.

The Dutch have failed here.

But this does not mean that the Netherlands must give up all its interests in Southeast Asia.

Just like Zhu Daohua said.

What he needs is order.

So....

What role can the Dutch play in the order led by Zhu Daohua?

The Netherlands is not a world hegemon.

Although the Dutch East India Company had a navy, army and government agencies.

But essentially.

This is still a profit-driven business company.

If we can obtain commercial benefits under Zhu Daohua's order.

The Dutch East India Company was not unacceptable.

"First, based on the current situation, the Strait of Malacca is the maritime intersection between the East and the West. From now on, all merchant ships from Europe can only reach Batam Island at most!"

Zhu Daohua stretched out a finger and said.

Kreutz looked calm.

Macartney and Bulbulon's expressions changed greatly.

Macartney stood up immediately: "No! This is unacceptable!"

Zhu Daohua sneered: "Mr. Macartney, I am telling you my rules and order. If you, the UK, do not agree..."

Zhu Daohua stood up, stared at Macartney and said, "You can choose war!"

Macartney's breath suddenly caught.

Countries from the east threatened the British Empire with war.

If it was before.

The battleships in Portsmouth Harbor were ready for departure.

But Macartney knew very well...

In front of Zhu Daohua's new weapon.

The battleships of the British Royal Navy can no longer threaten the Ming Dynasty in the far east.

so.....

Zhu Daohua is right.

This is not a negotiation.

But inform.

Inform Zhu Daohua of the required rules.

An order based on strength and rules.

Macartney sat down and said nothing.

Bulbulon actually smiled: "King Ming has proven his power over Nanyang through war, so...I agree with this in principle, but...His Royal Highness King Ming, you mean that the merchant ships of all European countries have Is it possible to reach Batam for trade?”

"Of course, I'm a fan of free trade."

Zhu Daohua smiled.

Macartney frowned.

According to Zhu Daohua.

This is actually not unacceptable.

before this.

East-West trade was monopolized by the Dutch.

Especially trade with China and Japan.

Other European countries simply cannot get involved.

And now.

Zhu Daohua allowed merchant ships from any country to arrive in Batam for trade.

The price is to admit that the waters east of the Strait of Malacca belong to Zhu Daohua.

But at least....

Britain could also benefit from this.

Trade with Southeast Asia, China, and Japan was no longer monopolized by the Dutch.

Although you lose face, you can gain benefits...

He did not dare to use force against Zhu Daohua for the time being.

This doesn't seem... unacceptable.

"Second, all trade must pay taxes to the Ming Palace!"

Zhu Daohua continued.

If you admit the first point.

Then this second point is easier to accept.

As long as there is profit.

Paying taxes is not unacceptable.

I saw three people with different expressions.

Zhu Daohua didn't wait for them to digest it.

The third point was thrown out that made the three people's expressions change drastically.

"Third, trade between the East and the West must be conducted using Ming Yuan!"

"What?"

Kreutz, Macartney, and Bulbulon suddenly stood up.

The ones up front are just appetizers.

Harmony is the highlight!

"Ming Yuan? We don't have any Ming Yuan on hand!"

Macartney said.

"Be at peace and don't be impatient. Be at peace and don't be impatient."

Zhu Daohua picked up a cloth bag from the coffee table next to him.

With a crisp sound of metal collision.

Silver coins were poured down in front of the three of them.

Kreutz took out one and held it in his hand.

It just covers the palm of my hand, about three to four centimeters in diameter, and less than 0.5 centimeters thick.

One side is the sun and moon emblem, and the other side is engraved with several Chinese characters.

The Chinese characters read: Ming Dynasty Silver Dollar.

In order to prevent the silver from scratching, the edges are also serrated.

"This is a pure silver coin. All merchant ships coming to Batam for trade must exchange gold, silver and other precious metals into Ming Yuan before they can trade."

"Trade taxes must also be paid in Ming Yuan."

"Mingyuan exchange can be done at Daohua Bank and Chris Bank."

Zhu Daohua said with a smile.

This is the right to mint money.

To some extent, it is also the prototype of financial hegemony.

Although what Zhu Daohua wants more is to turn Ming Yuan into banknotes...

But I’m afraid no one will accept it at this stage.

therefore.

Zhu Daohua could also accept silver coins cast in this way.

More importantly.

Once countries accepted the use of the Ming Yuan as the currency for foreign trade.

The two banks he owns, Daowa Bank and Chris Bank, can absorb a large amount of precious metal reserves. With sufficient precious metal reserves, it will not be difficult for these two banks to become the main trading houses for Southeast Asian trade.

At what time.

Most of the precious metals in Southeast Asia will be stored in Zhu Daohua's silver vault.

This is one of the biggest interests that Zhu Daohua values ​​at the moment.

By casting the Ming Yuan, he obtained the right to mint coins for trade in East Asia and Southeast Asia.

Let the two banks in his hands become the de facto "central banks" of Eastern countries.

This is more profitable than simply occupying the Nanyang Islands for colonization.