The York merchant ship sailed into Nagasaki Port in the drizzle.
Most of the ships on board were raw silk, as well as Ming Dynasty porcelain, brocade silk, etc., which are best-sellers in Japan.
There is also a special guest on the York, Derek Henman, who is the plenipotentiary representative of the Governor of Formosa, Netz, of the Dutch East India Company.
This trip was received by the Japanese General Danagon Tokugawa Iemitsu.
Invited to Nagasaki to discuss helping Japan build warships and purchase heavy artillery.
More than a month ago, a Dutch merchant ship returned from Nagasaki, Japan, bringing a message from the Tokugawa shogunate in Nagasaki, Shigeichi Takenaka, hoping that Netz, the Dutch governor of Formosa, could come to Nagasaki to discuss the Nanban war.
The construction of battleships and the purchase of Nanman cannons also brought news of a naval battle between the Japanese and the Ming people and their defeat.
Since the Hirayama Chochen Incident a few years ago, the shogunate did not allow the Portuguese to be stationed in Nagasaki and merchant ships were not allowed to sail to Manila.
The relationship between the shogunate and the Portuguese and Spanish has gone from bad to worse.
On the contrary, it has close relations with the Netherlands and the English. stand up.
Neutz attaches great importance to it.
After all, several Galenic ships and a large number of sailors have disappeared in Formosa in the past two years, which has deeply affected the construction of the castle in Formosa.
At the same time, he has also lost a large amount of property from the East India Company.
He is in Pakistan.
Davia's position is in jeopardy.
If this can be done, it will not only deepen the contact with the shogunate, but also exchange for considerable money and save his position in the East India Company.
However, due to the many conflicts between Netz and the Japanese ronin who coveted high officials in the past two years, it was really inconvenient to come to Japan, so Derek came to Nagasaki on behalf of Netz.
After Derek entered the Dutch Merchant Store in Nagasaki.
After tidying up his appearance, he sent someone to visit the Nagasaki Administrative Office.
After negotiation between the business office and the execution office.
At the end of the Shinto period, Derek met with Tokugawa Banner Takenaka Shigeharu and Mizuno Moronobu in Nagasaki, the shogunate.
The reason why I chose this place is that Japan has always been xenophobic.
In recent years, due to the rampant preaching by Spanish and Portuguese missionaries, the shogunate encouraged xenophobic forces to attack the missionary work of the Nanyi people.
If I were to meet at the Buddhist temple, it would cause a lot of speculation.
After simple greetings.
Derek presented the Dutchman's documents.
"The twelve-pounder cannon costs two hundred and twenty-five silver pennies, the nine-pounder cannon costs one hundred and seventy-five silver pennies, the eighteen-pound cannon costs two hundred and eighty-five silver pennies, The 200-ton Galenic battleship is worth a small price of 30,000 silver. 300-ton Galenic battleship, 45,000 silver coins The 400-ton Galenic battleship was awarded a small price of 60,000 silver."
Takenaka Shigeharu and Mizuno Moronobu looked at each other.
This price was basically the same as the Spaniard's offer two years earlier, which was quite reliable.
"Mr.
Derek, do you agree with our country's request to help build ships?"
Takenaka Shigeharu asked.
This is what Takenaka Shigeharu asked is the key.
With such a high price, Takenaka believed that the Dutch would make huge profits.
At such a purchase price, the shogunate could not afford to purchase much.
The key is to make it yourself.
It’s just that more than ten years have passed since the first self-built Nanman battleship Date Village.
The person who presided over the construction was a Spaniard.
The Japanese craftsmen who participated in the construction only briefly knew some specific construction techniques.
The drawings of the sailboat were all made in Spain.
Nowadays, shipbuilding can only rely on foreign aid in human hands.
"Well," Derek pretended to be reserved, looking very embarrassed.
"My lords, our bulk cargo is sea-going ships.
If we sell our skills, we will suffer heavy losses."
"First of all, you and your family are not the only ones who can build Nanman warships.
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Secondly, this is an opportunity given to you by His Highness the General.
I hope you will take advantage of it."
Mizuno Moribu, a former military general, said impatiently.
What he hated the most was that the Southern Barbarians were so arrogant, trying to open up Japanese trade routes and being so cowardly.
This time, the general asked for something, and he made a pretense that rare goods were a good place to live, but his body was abominable.
"My lords, don't be impatient."
Of course Derek couldn't let his business run aground.
His master Netz was eager to see what was going on.
"Now, our country's shipbuilding skills are far superior to those of the Spaniards, and even the English are far inferior.
If the English build it, I'm afraid it will take a year or two.
The Spanish construction may be related to missionary issues.
Only I, the Netherlands, "Manpower will be sent over several months to help build it, and it will not be mixed up with religious issues."
The East India Company established a consortium to monopolize profits from the Far East.
What religion is has nothing to do with the East India Company.
Batavia will never compromise its own interests because of religious issues.
"Then tell me your conditions.
If it's too much, then we don't mind waiting a little longer."
Takenaka Shigeyoshi was also very ashamed of the Dutch taking advantage of the situation, and his tone was extremely unkind.
"We hope that the general will purchase at least ten Galenic warships and fifty cannons, and at the same time only allow our merchant ships to come to Nagasaki for trade."
Derek was also very open-minded, especially if he monopolized the Nagasaki trade, the shogunate would not agree.
But this is a bargaining chip, so we can talk slowly.
Sure enough, Mizuno Morinobu got up in anger and wanted to leave.
Takenaka Shigeyoshi also had a bad look on his face, but he still held Mizuno.
It’s not surprising that they were angry.
The Nagasaki followers were no better than other followers.
They were responsible for various government affairs in Nagasaki Town and monitoring foreign affairs.
A businessman, he also monitors and investigates the activities of Kyushu, Shikoku, Choshu Domain and other Western lords.
He holds a high position and has always been the shogun's close confidant.
It is also a good location for promotion, so Nagasaki has always been the target of local merchants and foreign merchants.
The nearby daimyo try their best to please, and all kinds of gifts are constantly sent to the house.
It is really both face and benefit. .
This time the Dutch took the opportunity to make such an exorbitant request, which really made them embarrassed.
However, Takenaka Shigeyoshi still suppressed his anger and did not leave.
The reason was that the young general had a hot temper and was violent.
After this disastrous defeat, the general must have been tortured by his desire for revenge.
If this matter cannot be done as soon as possible, and it takes a year or two to complete it step by step for the sake of some silver, then the completion of the formation of the shogunate naval army may be delayed for a year or two.
Takenaka believes that both he and Mizuno will lose the trust of the general and be Enter another volume.
Both sides have the sincerity to negotiate successfully, and the rest is hard negotiation.
After several days of repeated confrontations, they reached an agreement to favor the Netherlands in trade, such as gold and silver.
In addition, the shogunate ordered four two-hundred-ton Galen warships and two three-hundred-ton Galen warships.
Battleship, a four hundred ton Galenic battleship.
At the same time, fifteen nine-pounders and thirty twelve-pounders were ordered.
The Dutch craftsmen who built the Galen ship will be in place within half a year to help the shogunate build the ship.
With a snap, Tokugawa Iemitsu put Takenaka Shigeharu's letter on the record, "Such a Nanman has nothing good to offer, yet he blackmailed my Tokugawa family."
Tokugawa Iemitsu's face turned crimson and his chest heaved a few times.
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The Dutchman didn't seem to want much for such a price, but this was a large-scale transaction of hundreds of thousands of silver.
It was unreasonable not to lower the price by 30%, but the Dutchman only lowered it by 10% in the end.
It was simply unreasonable.
"Your Highness, there is no need to be angry," Yagyu Munenomi bowed slightly and said with a smile, "It seems that we have suffered a loss this time, but we will know who suffered the loss in the future."
"Oh," Tokugawa Iemitsu's eyes lit up.
He had always had great confidence in Yagyu Muneki, "How can I say this?"
"My subordinates have asked many people to inquire about it, and they roughly know that the southern barbarians came all the way from the far west with their large ships and large iron cannons.
They occupied a lot of land and destroyed many small countries," Yagyu Munenomi gently waved his folding fan. smiled.
"And the reason why the Netherlands wants to drive away the Macau Portuguese to monopolize our market is to lose money and food here, haha..."
Tokugawa Iemitsu clapped his hands and laughed, looking very happy.
He understood what Yagyu Munenomi meant.
If he wanted to monopolize the Japanese market and obtain exclusive rights, hehe, the owner of the Tokugawa family had the final say on the price.
What would happen then?
How can I get back the money I took away?
Yagyu Munomi is a cunning old man, but he likes it.
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