Zhao Ming and his entourage rushed to the chicken coop fort, entered the barracks, and asked the general in charge of the siege a few words.In the big tent, Zhao Ming sat in the handsome position, and the rest of the people sat according to the official position.At this time, Wang Dana clenched his fists and said: "Guogong, these Spaniards can't hold on anymore, continue to besiege them, it won't take long, they will all starve to death, why did Guogong agree to let them go?"
”Zhao Ming raised his hand and pressed it, motioned for him to sit down, and then explained: "The Spaniards are a maritime power, and although they are in decline now, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and its strength should not be underestimated.We will kill all the Spaniards in the chicken coop, but we can't help the Spaniards in Luzon, and we can't defeat the Spaniards completely, so it is better to force the Spaniards to sign a treaty and obtain the safety of the sea route. ”In the next period of time, Zhao Ming is ready to develop industry and conduct overseas trade to strengthen his own strength.In the past, China earned a lot of silver from maritime trade, which stimulated the economic development of Jiangnan, but also caused severe inflation.A large number of domestic goods flowed overseas, and a large amount of silver flowed into the Ming Dynasty, resulting in the phenomenon of less goods and more money in the country, and even forced the Ming Dynasty to impose a sea ban.Zhao Ming wanted to change this phenomenon and was ready to spend the silver earned in trade, and purchase materials and raw materials from Japan, Korea, Nanyang, and even through Xiyi, so that trade became a virtuous circle.To this end, Zhao Ming will form a fleet and sail in the East China Sea, the South Seas, and even to India and the Ottoman Empire, which will require a truce with Spain and other maritime powers, otherwise the Donghai Zhenming army fleet that has just set foot in the ocean will inevitably not be able to withstand the attack of the Xiyi fleet.Now Zhao Ming has no intention of attacking Luzon, and he has no strength for the time being, so he hopes to make peace with the Spaniards, and when the time is ripe, he will drive the Spaniards out of the Ming Dynasty's sphere of influence.Wang Dana and the others listened to Zhao Ming's words, but they didn't really understand Zhao Ming's intentions, but although they hated the Spaniards in their hearts, but Zhao Ming spoke, then they could only obey orders."
That's really cheap, these white clans."
The tunhu of Donghai Town, Shangdao Takuzo, was repeatedly attacked by the Spaniards, thousands of people were killed, and countless villages were burned, Wang Dana said through gritted teeth.Zhao Ming comforted: "It doesn't hurt to let them exist for a while longer, I clearly tell you that after the development of Taiwan, my next target is Luzon, so you don't have to worry that you won't have a chance to clean up the Spaniards in the future." ”Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and Wang Dana hugged his fists and said: "We will listen to the arrangement of the national prince." ”Zhao Ming bowed slightly, then looked at Chen Mingyu and said, "Mr.
Chen, please draft a treaty." ”Chen Mingyu stood up and arched his hand: "Please give orders to the Duke of the Kingdom!"
”Zhao Ming pondered for a moment, thinking in his heart, although this treaty was not the first treaty signed between the Ming Dynasty and the Western Zhuyi, but it was the first treaty signed between me Zhao and Xiyi.Thinking that the students in the future will be governed by this treaty, they must memorize it well, and deal with the exam, Zhao Ming felt complacent.Thinking of this, Zhao Ming stood up, puffed up his chest, and said in a deep voice: "This treaty is signed by two parties, one is the Duke of the Ming Dynasty and the Governor of the Right Army, and the other is the Kingdom of Spain, the Governor of Chicken Coop City.The Treaty consists of the following five articles. ”Zhao Ming paused as he spoke, and Chen Mingyu hurriedly beckoned, asked the scribe to prepare pen and ink, and began to record.Zhao Ming muttered: "First, the two sides cease all hostilities, and from the date of signing the treaty, the Spaniards are not allowed to attack the Ming merchant ships, and they have the obligation to protect the safety of the Ming merchant ships sailing within the Spanish sphere of influence.Second, the Spaniards should hand over the chicken coop fort, the artillery, surplus military supplies, merchandise, gold and silver, and other property to the town of Tokai.The third article, the Spanish Viceroyalty of Luzon, allowed Ming merchants to go to trade and guaranteed the safety of the Luzon region, Ming merchants.Fourth, the Spaniards compensated the Ming military expenses of 100,000 taels, and after delivery, after inspection, the Ming army allowed the Spanish soldiers to return to Luzon with a small amount of necessities.Article 5, the treaty was signed, peace was restored between the two sides, and the Ming Dynasty allowed Spanish merchant ships to come to trade, but they needed to pay customs duties according to the regulations. ”The scribe worked hard to write down what Zhao Ming said, and then raised his head to look at Zhao Ming."
That's all for now!"
Zhao Ming glanced at everyone and asked, "Do you have anything to add?"
”This kind of treaty, Chen Mingyu and others are also in contact for the first time, and after several people discussed for a while, Chen Mingyu saluted and said: "Guogong is thoughtful, I have nothing to add." ”Zhao Ming nodded, "Then let people send it into the city, if the people inside have no opinion, sign it as soon as possible!"
”March 15th.On the day that the Ming army sent the treaty into the castle, Francis, the Spanish governor in the castle, and Franco, the commander of the colonial army, immediately decided to surrender to the Ming army.In the evening, the gates of the fortified chicken coop fort were opened, and the hungry Spanish troops in the castle marched out of the city in a sluggish procession, pestle and armed.At this time, the Ming army built a temporary high platform on a hill outside the city, the flags on the high platform were numerous, and below the high platform, more than 10,000 well-armored Ming soldiers stood with spears and muskets, and they were mighty.At this time, Zhao Ming sat in front of a long table on a high platform, sitting north and facing south, and there were three copies of the same in front of the table, with treaties written in Han and Latin, as well as pens and inkstones.On both sides of the steps of the high platform, the Ming army soldiers stood with spears, and the governor of the chicken coop, Francis, and the commander of the army, Franco, walked among the soldiers, and climbed the high platform with heavy steps.Zhao Ming was already on the treaty, signing with a seal, Francis walked to the table, sat down and read the treaty, his hand trembled and used his own quill pen to sign his name, and pressed the handprint.Then Francis bowed his head and handed the treaty to Zhao Ming, while Francis bowed his head and bent over, handing over the matching sword and a short-barreled flintlock musket with both hands.The Spaniards signed, the "Chicken Coop Mingxi Treaty" was formally signed, before the Ming Dynasty and the Western Zhuyi had long contact, and a conflict broke out, but the result was that the Ming Dynasty won, but the Ming Dynasty's request was only to drive the Xiyi away, and did not sign a treaty very favorable to the Ming Dynasty.Zhao Ming's "Chicken Coop Mingxi Treaty" can be said to be a precedent, not only claiming many rights and interests, but also demanding reparations from the Spaniards, which can be regarded as a real victor's treaty.Zhao Ming took the treaty, accepted the weapon, and the Ming soldiers under the high platform immediately cheered in unison, "Ten thousand victories, ten thousand victories!"
”On the high platform, Zhao Ming's staff saw this grand occasion and were excited about the Ming army's recovery of the chicken coop, and couldn't help but write a poem: "The national prince is loyal, brave and righteous, and the heroes of water and land are shaking the sea."
The fort is majestic and the sunset is shining, and the east is ugly and silent. ”(Thank you for your support, I came back late today, no more at 12 o'clock.) ）()