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Part One: Penghu Chapter 74: Trade with the Dutch

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    The disappearance of the "Viking" not only shocked Zheng Zhilong, but also dealt a huge blow to the Dutch.

    The defeat in the Battle of Luowan had severely weakened the Dutch's self-confidence, and the subsequent disappearance of the "Viking" made them even more panicked.

    What kind of power can actually hijack the huge "Viking"?  To what extent has pirates become rampant?

    What made Putmans, the Dutch Governor in Taiwan, even more angry was that this time, in addition to the East India Company's huge losses, his personal losses were also extremely heavy.

    The wealth that was obtained through hard work in Taiwan disappeared without a trace in an instant.

    The furious Governor made a serious protest to Zheng Zhilong and sent a large number of ships in an attempt to find the whereabouts of the "Viking".

    "But the sea is vast, and it's easy to find a place to hide the "Viking". Where can he look for it?

    Wockadek can completely understand the Governor's painstaking efforts. No one can afford such a loss.  So when he came in, he heard the Governor complain for a long time, and then said: "Mr. Governor, Father Sam Larch, a Portuguese from the Jesuit Church, wants to see you."

    Although the Netherlands and Portugal are competing for maritime supremacy, this does not harm Governor Putmans' belief in doctrine.

    He straightened his clothes and asked Father Sam Larch to be brought in.

    Sam Larch introduced himself, and then told Putmans that his Chinese name was Sarozzi, which made Governor Putmans frown slightly: "Father, why do you always like to take Chinese names?  ?I don¡¯t think they are religious people, they are just a bunch of heathens who deserve to be damned.¡±

    Sarozzi had long heard that the Governor had just lost a large ship loaded with treasures, and his heart was filled with anger, so he smiled and told the Governor:

    "It is a habit of the church to take Chinese names. Our forefathers told us that only in this way can we integrate into Chinese life more quickly. In our eyes, Chinese or people from anywhere else  , are all God¡¯s people, and it is our responsibility to spread the doctrine and let them believe in God.¡±

    He brought "God" out, allowing Governor Putmans to temporarily shut up his slander against the Chinese: "Okay, Father, what are you doing here?"

    "You know, the church also needs to survive." Sarozzi said his purpose: "Gifts from believers alone cannot meet the normal operating expenses of a church, so I must do some business to meet the development of the church.  I have two shipments ready, but I don¡¯t know who to sell them to, so I¡¯m specifically asking for your help.¡±

    "Two shipments of goods? What are they?" Putmans became curious.

    Since the Chinese governor of Fujian, Zou Weilian, announced the "Sea Ban", the East India Company's channels for obtaining Chinese goods have become narrower. In most cases, they must rely on Zheng Zhilong's fleet.

    If you can open up another maritime trade route, that would be a good choice, especially now that those who transport goods for themselves also believe in the almighty God.

    "Raw silk, sugar."

    Putmans was overjoyed by Sarozzi's answer, which was exactly what he needed urgently.  However, he still felt a little strange: "Father, Fujian Governor Zou Weilian has announced a sea ban. How did you transport it out?"

    For this problem, Sarozzi was well prepared: "Please don't forget that there are also many loyal believers in Fujian, even Zheng Zhilong. With the help of believers, I can accomplish many things that others cannot do."

    "Thank God." Putmans made the sign of the cross: "So, where is your ship?"

    "With your permission, it will be shipped to Taiwan in two days."

    Putmans seemed very excited and did not care about the arrival of these goods.  He carefully agreed with the priest on the time of arrival and the method of delivery, and then enthusiastically invited the priest to have dinner.

    Sarozzi declined the invitation.

    He told the Governor that he had never been to Taiwan and wanted to visit the place carefully.

    Every newcomer is always curious. Governor Putmans happily agreed to this request and proposed that he send two guards for protection.

    Sarozzi still refused.

    In his opinion, he does not need protection, it is enough to have God by his side.

    In fact, this is just a reason. In addition to helping Ding Yunyi sell his goods, he has a more important task when he comes to Taiwan this time:

      Bring the Dutch military deployment in Taiwan back to Penghu!

    The Tainan area of ??Taiwan was actually controlled by the Dutch. As early as July of the second year of the Ming Dynasty, when the Dutch invaded Penghu, Reyoz came to Taiwan's Damuan Port, that is, the sea and land of Tainan, to conduct reconnaissance and surveying.  Some commercial and trade activities were conducted, which was undoubtedly preparation for the invasion of Taiwan.

    At that time, there were 11 islands in the offshore waters of Taijiang Estuary. To the north of the southern channel of the Taijiang River Estuary were the four islands of Beixianwei, Jialao Bay, Xizi Port and Haiwengxian. To the south of the southern channel of the Taijiang Estuary were the islands from Yi Kunyu to Qi  Kunyu is lined with seven islands, forming a natural barrier from north to south, forming a large harbor that can berth more than a thousand ships at the widest point.

    In addition, between Luer Island and Jia Lao Bay at the northern end of the northern line is the Luermen Waterway, which is the main channel into the Taijiang River.  If there is no spring tide, the Luermen channel is too shallow and difficult for warships with a deeper draft to pass. Therefore, it is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and has high military value.

    The colonists did everything they could to achieve their goals of aggression.  In September of the fourth year of the Ming Dynasty, the Dutch armed fleet commanded by Song Ke came to Taiwan after leaving Penghu Fenggui.  At that time, the Dutch, who were pretending to be pitiful, proposed that they just need to borrow "a space as big as a cowhide". Of course, the kind-hearted Chinese believed it, thinking that the Dutch were just parking their ships ashore and did not need much space, so they agreed.  .  The colonists' cunning deceived the Chinese.

    How big was a piece of cowhide in the eyes of the colonists?  The Dutch colonists first occupied Kunyu, which is today's Anping area in Tainan, and carried out extensive construction work to build the "Orange City".  When the local Chinese asked the Dutch to promise "an area as big as a cowhide," the shameless colonists actually cut a cowhide into very thin leather lines and connected them to enclose the land. This was "a cowhide."

    The inner city was completed at the end of the fifth year of Chongzhen's reign in the Ming Dynasty, and the outer city was about to be completed, becoming a stronghold for foreign invaders in Taiwan.

    At this time, Sarozzi did not know why Ding Yunyi needed the Dutch military deployment in Taiwan, especially the clear and clear layout of the city of Aurunz.
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