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In the Taiwan naval battle, in addition to the seizure of 33 ships, a total of 1,891 officers, soldiers and sailors from various countries were captured. .
These people were eating, drinking, and messing around in a big mess, but Qin Yun did not complain this time, and instead showed great interest. In the eyes of others, this is a burden, but in Qin Yun's eyes, it will soon turn into nothing.
The development of the matter is exactly the same as Ding Yunyi judged. After experiencing the defeat in the Taiwan Naval Battle, although Britain was able to tolerate this defeat because of its small power in the east, the Netherlands and Portugal were completely different.
The disastrous defeat in the Taiwan naval battle severely shaken the power of these two countries in the East.
The warship captured by Taiwan will definitely not be recovered, but the nearly two thousand officers, soldiers and sailors are the most experienced, and they are a valuable asset.
Using money to redeem captives seems to be a natural thing for the country of Taixi, and the best choice for the middleman is undoubtedly the Zheng family
"The Taixi people are worried about how to rescue the prisoners. That is their business and has nothing to do with Ding Yunyi.
His injuries were slightly better, and he quickly got out of bed and went to the place where the prisoners were held.
It was time for dinner, and the prisoners were in good order. However, the food between the East and the West was very different. If nothing else, the use of a pair of chopsticks was enough to embarrass the prisoners.
Some work hard to learn to use chopsticks, while others simply throw away their chopsticks, grab the food with their hands and stuff it into their mouths.
Ding Yunyi saw it interestingly, seeing officers like Aidadan, Delson, and Kerkevi sitting together. He also looked at the food in front of him with a frown.
¡°Ah, I¡¯m giving you a hard time with chopsticks.¡± Ding Yunyi said as he walked to their dining table.
"Mr. Governor." The three Thai and Spanish officers stood up together.
Mr. Governor? They call themselves Mr. Governor? Ming Dynasty Governor in Taiwan? This name sounds fresh. Ding Yunyi smiled and invited them to sit down, and asked Father Sarozzi, who temporarily acted as a translator, to tell them: "Chopsticks can best reflect people's wisdom. There is a lot of exquisiteness in these chopsticks, but this town ah, I will not discuss this with you in detail I have good news for you. Your respective countries have appointed a general negotiator and are coming to Taiwan. I believe you will be free soon This is true. Good news indeed.
"Mr. Governor, thank you for taking care of us." Ada Dan said seriously; "We are treated well here. And we have not been abused in any way."
"Abuse? I can't bear to abuse you." Ding Yunyi smiled "Haha": "Eat, eat, I won't disturb you for eating. Ah. Mr. Delson, please come with me Delson stood up full of doubts. After getting up, Ding Yunyi took him to a deserted place and said: "Mr. Delson, you suffered a heavy failure this time, and I think your reputation will be greatly damaged. "
Hearing Sarozzi translate the words, Delson looked frustrated: "Yes."
"But I admire you very much." Ding Yunyi suddenly changed the subject: "When your ship was completely at a disadvantage and was forced to support itself, you still showed great courage and did your best. In You are very worthy of my respect at this point Delson doesn't know why the other party said these words.
Ding Yunyi smiled: "Since you suffered a defeat at the hands of my Huben Guard Navy, why don't you make a comeback here? I want to hire you as my captain Delson is a little confused, but Sarozzi completely understands Lord Ding means: "Mr. Delson, Mr. Governor wants to hire you to work for him. "
"This" Delson did not expect that the other party would make this suggestion at all.
Sarozzi smiled and said: "You work everywhere, why don't you come here? Here with Mr. Governor. There are Dutch, Spanish and French, and also Portuguese like you. They are all reused. , and enjoy a very high salary. I believe that after this failure, you will be ridiculed even if you return to China. So as your compatriot, I would like to plead with you to stay in Taiwan and restore your reputation. "
Stay in Taiwan? This seems like a good suggestion
Ding Yunyi struck while the iron was hot: "You can pay the salary. As long as your demands are not excessive, I will allow it. You can choose the ships and sailors, you can train them, and you can command them. We can sign a contract. After the contract expires, You can either stay here or leave, I will never force you to stay.¡±
This suggestion is verySeductive.
Delson thought about it for a long time: "Mr. Governor, can you really do everything you say?"
Ding Yunyi burst into laughter; "Of course. Father Sarozzi, after he has finished his meal, take him to Qin Yun's place to formally sign the contract. Among the captured Francois, whoever he needs will be willing to stay." All are paid according to Huben Guard¡¯s salary!¡±
Although Delson failed and became a prisoner, Ding Yunyi still saw his combat capabilities with his own eyes. He is proficient in naval warfare, proficient in artillery warfare, and is brave in combat. He will never surrender even in desperate situations. This is exactly the talent he needs.
¡°These people are officers in name, but in fact they are all senior employees. No matter where they are, only someone who can pay enough can recruit them to their subordinates
An important part of the Ding Yunyi Group is the mercenaries recruited from various countries. The quality and loyalty of these mercenaries who receive Ding Yunyi's salary are beyond doubt. They work loyally for their boss and receive a monthly salary. They don't have to worry about their beliefs or that they will mutiny, unless the boss falls.
Whether it¡¯s the Ming Dynasty, the bandits, or the Jurchens outside the customs, they have nothing to do with them. Whoever pays them a salary, they work for. When money comes and people come, there is no ambiguity in fighting a war. Although there seems to be little use in Taiwan now, it will be in the future. But there is a place where they can give full play to their full potential The plenipotentiary negotiator jointly sent by the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom is called Hahn. He is a Dutchman who can speak very fluent Chinese. He has dealt with the Zheng family before and has a comparative understanding of the situation in the Ming Dynasty. familiar.
? ? In his view, this will not be a laborious negotiation.
We have fought many battles with the Ming Dynasty¡¯s army before, and we have also taken prisoners. But as long as the war is over, the Ming Dynasty people will repatriate these prisoners soon.
He firmly believed that this time it would be similar. Although the Zheng family, who acted as a middleman, once reminded the Taiwanese deputy general that it was difficult to deal with, Hahn did not take it too seriously.
In his mind, the most important thing for people in the Ming Dynasty was face. All I can do is put on a smile, say a few nice words and apologize, and then the matter can be resolved smoothly.
His negotiating opponent was Qin Yun. After a brief exchange of greetings, Hahn expressed his "apology" for the incident and said that he would respect Ming's rights in the future and would never make similar mistakes again I represent Ming Taiwan. Lord Ding Yunyiding, deputy general, guard of the army, and general of the country, accepts your apology. "Qin Yun reported a long list of names: "I also hope that in the future everyone can live in harmony, exchange what they need, and increase trade, so that everyone can profit. "
"Yes. Yes." Hahn said repeatedly, feeling relieved.
The Zheng family should really listen at the negotiation site. Ding Yunyi is not as difficult to deal with as they say.
Hahn said with a smile on his face: "Then, when will our officers, soldiers and sailors captured by you be released."
"Immediately Qin Yun's answer made Hahn overjoyed: "Then I will go back and arrange the ship immediately. "
"Of course, of course." Qin Yun nodded repeatedly: "Have you brought your gold?"
"Gold? What gold?" Hahn was confused.
Qin Yun¡¯s face was full of surprise: ¡°Don¡¯t you exchange prisoners without ransom?¡±
Hahn was stunned, but Qin Yun said calmly: "There are so many prisoners. Nearly two thousand people, I have to eat and drink here, and I am almost exhausted by them. I heard that you When the number of prisoners in the Western countries is unequal, they always use ransom in exchange for prisoners. Has this rule changed in Taiwan? "
Hahn is very embarrassed. He didn't expect that his opponent knew so much about Tessie's rules. Little did he know that Qin Yun had already received careful explanation from Ding Yunyi before.
"This" Hahn pondered in his mind for a long time, expecting that he would not be able to give up without taking some money this time. What's more, before coming, the Three Kingdoms had instructed him to pay an appropriate ransom in exchange for the captives. He calmed down and said: "Of course, of course we can pay the ransom. These demands are completely reasonable, but this amount refreshing, refreshing!" Qin Yun gave a thumbs up: "We have already calculated the specific amount. This is for you. It's Dutch guilders, and we use silver. Isn't that wrong? I don't know the specific exchange ratio, but in the land of my Ming Dynasty, I can only do it according to the rules of my Ming Dynasty. The price of rice is one stone and two. Two to two liang and five cents. At present, there are famines everywhere and the price of rice has skyrocketed. In Nanjing, the price of rice has risen to three taels and six cents. Although it is slightly better in Fujian, it is still only three taels. At its peak, it also exceeded three taels and six cents. I am very obedient. Oh They were originally negotiating the issue of ransom for prisoners, but Qin Yun suddenly mentioned the price of rice, which confused Hahn.
Qin Yun sighed repeatedly: "Mr. Hahn, think about it, nearly two thousand prisoners eat my food, drink my food, live in my house, and the price of rice is so high, my money flows out like water. You want a prisoner? Okay, you have to give me food, drink, and shelter. According to today¡¯s rice price, I won¡¯t cheat you. Each person will be counted as one stone per day, and the compromise will be three taels of silver, and one day will be counted. Don¡¯t bargain with me, and I won¡¯t mess with you.¡±
Hahn was stunned. Isn¡¯t this just a random calculation? One stone of rice accounts for more than ninety kilograms, which is nearly two hundred kilograms of rice. Can one person eat two hundred kilograms of rice in one day?
Hahn hurriedly protested, but Qin Yun had a bitter look on his face: "You think I am willing to do this? This stone of rice is where I purchased it anyway. If you can't eat it, it's yours. If you can eat it, it's yours. The rest What does it have to do with me? Also, Mr. Hahn, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart He lowered his voice mysteriously: "So many prisoners this time are all a profit for my brothers. Opportunities are all staring eagerly to make a big profit out of it. Who would be willing to work as an official for thousands of miles if not to make a fortune? We can make a lot of money by buying rice, but it's a pity that we spend so much money that we really can't pay the bills. In this way, Mr. Hahn, as long as you keep quiet, I will always give you benefits. "
Hahn couldn¡¯t laugh or cry, what does your desire to make money have to do with me? Is it possible that I use money to fill the hole where each of you has to eat two hundred kilograms of rice every day?
He shook his head repeatedly and refused to agree.
Qin Yun kept bargaining with him, and finally reduced the price from three taels of silver per person per day to two taels. Qin Yun refused to give in at all.
"Two taels, there is no need to discuss." Qin Yun's face darkened: "Just give up this one tael of silver, and I will have a net loss of one thousand taels. If it doesn't work, then we have no need to talk."
Hahn calculated in his mind that although what the other party wanted was illegal, two thousand people would be redeemed for four thousand taels of silver, which was much lower than the previous budget and completely acceptable. He gritted his teeth and accepted the other party's request.
"Refreshing, refreshing!" Qin Yun praised repeatedly: "When doing business, I have to find a cheerful person like you, so that I can explain to the people below. Mr. Hahn, the food and drink bill has been settled clearly, we should talk about redemption money ¡±
Hahn was shocked and said: "Salvation money? Isn't that what we just talked about?"
"Where did you mention it just now? What you just calculated was the food and drink bill." Qin Yun was full of surprise: "Does Mr. Hahn think that he can take away two thousand prisoners with only four thousand taels of silver? What a joke."
Only then did Hahn realize that he had fallen into a trap. He asked bravely: "How much money does it cost to redeem yourself?"
Qin Yun said with a smile: "Soldiers have fifty taels each, officers have one hundred taels each, and commanders have very different statuses. Naturally, each person must have one thousand taels to show their dignityah, By the way, there is also your commander-in-chief, Mr. Aidaan, that ten thousand taels of silver cannot be lost at all It is simply nonsense!" Hahn couldn't bear it anymore, slapped the table and stood up, saying angrily: "You are extorting, extorting. I will never accept your extortion. I declare that the negotiations have broken down!"
"In this case, we can't guarantee the lives of those prisoners." Qin Yun smiled slightly and said unhurriedly: "Here, send Mr. Hahn."
This sentence struck a chord with Hahn.
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