"If we go out, we will definitely become rivals with the Europeans. We have no hope of winning by ourselves."
Standing in front of the vast map, browsing the familiar and unfamiliar place names one after another, Zheng Zhilong was very sober.
Although there are many places in this world that are unclaimed lands.
However, these unowned lands are like the fattest lambs on the grassland, which will definitely attract competition from lions.
He never thought that the remaining power in his hand could be regarded as a mighty lion.
In his life he had fought against the Portuguese, against the Spanish, and against the Dutch.
He knows better than anyone how powerful these European countries are.
During the period when the Zheng family was most victorious, they were no match for these European countries.
I'm afraid it's even worse now.
Zuo Mengeng walked over and stood side by side with him. Like a big mountain, it is very trustworthy.
"Cooperation is just because the country does not have much energy to do this. But it does not mean that the country will let the pioneering and enterprising people become drifters in the sea. No matter where you go, you must always remember that the country stands with you. Behind your back. If you encounter troubles that you can’t solve, the country will naturally take action.”
Zheng Zhilong's eyes lit up and he suddenly became enlightened.
He completely understood.
"I need ships, I need guns, I need artillery."
The open ocean is different from the offshore.
Zheng's remaining ships have no way of competing in the deep sea.
Only Xia's new warships can do this.
Conversations between smart people are so simple.
Zuo Mengeng was very pleased and looked forward to what kind of brilliance Zheng Zhilong would shine after transforming into a deep sea dragon.
"There are ships, guns, and cannons. Not only that, you will also receive the most scientific and rigorous training. You will definitely become the most capable group of people on the sea in the world today."
His generosity made Zheng Zhilong's heart surge.
After his thoughts changed, he suddenly discovered that what he had been thinking before was actually so ridiculous.
"Your Highness, aren't you afraid that I might have different intentions?"
Zuo Mengeng was very calm.
"Whether you have any alienation or not, you are still Han. This identity cannot be changed. If you have no alienation, China will enter an extremely bright new era; if you have alienation, you will not be able to come back anyway. At most, you will be more overseas. A country of Han people. No matter how you look at it, it is a good thing."
Zheng Zhilong nodded silently.
Zuo Mengeng is right.
When he decided to go out, the outcome was already determined.
No matter how many ships and guns Zuo Menggen gave him, his strength would never exceed that of the country.
The best he can do is seek independence in a distant overseas country.
But even so, he still has to worry about whether the country will attack the past one day.
He also didn't believe that Zuo Mengeng would leave the development task entirely to him alone.
He's not that important.
"How about the ships and weapons provided by His Highness as a shareholding? I believe that with the ability of our brothers, His Highness will not lose money."
Zuo Mengeng laughed heartily.
"Then I'll wait for a big profit."
The Zheng brothers will no longer rebel.
They made the wisest choice.
"Do you know what to do?"
To carry out overseas development, although Zuo Mengeng handed it over to private individuals. But in terms of overall strategy, detailed planning is necessary.
The Zheng brothers sat around and listened quietly to the instructions.
Zuo Mengeng pointed at the map and scolded Fang Qiu.
"I proposed an alliance to the Dutch. I believe the Dutch will not miss this opportunity. Once they agree, then Taiwan will be completely in the hands of the country. But now there are Spanish people on the island of Taiwan. This will be We have a common enemy with the Dutch. So next, the country will launch a crusade against the Spanish."
Zuo Menggeng revealed Xia Guo's next plan.
Although the Netherlands has not replied yet, Zuo Menggeng has enough confidence that they will definitely choose to be Xia's ally.
We will also definitely give up the occupied territory in Taiwan.
As a result, only the aborigines in the mountains and the Spaniards were left on the entire island of Taiwan.
Aboriginal people are nothing to worry about.
Although powerful, its strength is limited. Over time and through various methods, taming can be achieved.
As for the Spaniards, Zuo Mengeng did not want to deal with it peacefully.
Because his target is not only Taiwan, but also Luzon behind Taiwan.
The geographical situation determined that Xia State would not be able to set foot in the South Pacific unless it captured Luzon.
The Dutch can give up Taiwan, but the Spanish will never give up Luzon.
Then the goal can only be achieved through the most intense means of war.
Zuo Menggeng had already proposed to Anthony van Diemen the idea of a joint war against the Spanish.
This made the Dutch very excited, even more active than Xia Guo.
Zuo Meng didn't even think that the Spaniards in Luzon were strong enough to withstand the joint attack of Xia and the Netherlands.
wrong.
Now we also need to add Zheng Zhilong Group.
After the Zheng Zhilong Group was fully armed by the Xia Kingdom, they alone were enough to cause trouble for the Spaniards.
"Don't forget your old profession. After Taiwan is recovered, you will be needed to cause trouble for the Spanish and at the same time provide enough intelligence to the country."
"How to calculate the wealth of the Spaniards that was stolen?"
Since it is a cooperative relationship, Zheng Zhilong makes a clear distinction.
"In addition to land and population, there are also minerals. No matter how much you grab, the rest is yours. The state can even help you sell it."
As soon as this promise was made, the Zheng brothers were all excited.
Originally, Zheng Zhilong invited the state to invest in the company, but they also thought that they needed to share part of the profit from what they grabbed.
I didn't expect Zuo Mengeng to be so generous.
How do they know that in Zuo Mengeng's mind, mere gold and silver treasures mean nothing?
How can it be compared with the land, the people, the waterways, and the treasures that lie above and below the land?
Those are the nutrients for the Chinese nation to thrive again.
"Your Highness, I have received full authorization from the Batavia Parliament and the consent of the Governor-General of India. Your friendly proposal is like rain from heaven to us in the Netherlands. From now on, the Netherlands will join hands with the Xia Kingdom Side by side, advance and retreat together.”
Anthony van Diemen finally gave a formal reply on behalf of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands accepted Xia's alliance proposal and gave up its stronghold in Taiwan.
What they got in exchange was unimpeded navigation and trade rights on the Eastern Seas from now on.
The Kingdom of Xia officially recognized the Netherlands as an independent country.
After completing the war against Luzon, the Netherlands will share the territory equally with the Xia Kingdom.
Although several strongholds were lost, overall, the Netherlands gained greater benefits.
The Dutch people's wisdom made Zuo Mengeng very happy.
"Next winter at the latest, the Xia Kingdom will send a plenipotentiary ambassador to Amsterdam with credentials for establishing diplomatic relations and establish an embassy there. My friend, the flower of our friendship will definitely become more and more beautiful."
