Chapter 268 Europa Corporation
Zhao Ming pondered for a while and asked, "Where are the people?"
Ding Weiyue said: "I'm out of the camp."
Zhao Ming narrowed his eyes and said, "Bring in!"
After saying that, Zhao Ming turned around and entered the big tent, Ding Weiyue then went to lead Kuiyi and others.
Soon, Kuiyi and a Han man dressed in Western Yi walked into the big tent. The two of them looked around in the tent. Kuiyi saw Ming soldiers holding spears and heavy armors in a row to train. The spears were occasionally turned in one direction in the command, and their movements were uniform, and they were a little shocked.
Seeing the Ming soldiers holding flintlock muskets, they were checking the muskets and wiping them with cloth, Kuiyi felt fear in his heart, but the Han man's eyes were shining with light.
At this time, Ding Weiyue led the two of them to the outside of the tent, stepped forward, and said to the curtain: "Governor, Kuiyi has arrived."
After saying that, he raised the curtain and led the two of them in, and saw Zhao Ming sitting upright behind the handsome desk with a strong horse and a great hero.
Ding Weiyue walked behind Zhao Ming and stood on the mace, like a giant spirit god. The two walked to the center and saluted Zhao Ming: "See the Marquis of Pinglu."
Zhao Ming glanced at Kuiyi and the Han man, raised his hand and said, "What's the name?"
The Han man hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down, "Liar He Bin, the Netherlands Taiwan East India Branch has a news agency, I have paid homage to the Marquis of Pinglu, and I have heard of the Marquis' reputation for a long time!"
"He Bin?" Zhao Ming's brows locked, then stretched out and smiled, "Very good, you are a talented person, but you are willing to serve this Hou."
He Bin, who knelt down and saluted, was stunned. He became a talented person when he met for the first time.
Kuiyi, who was standing by, was also shocked. Zhao Ming dug up the corner of the East India Company as soon as he came up. What's going on?
"Dear Marquis, He Tongshi has a contract with the company and cannot join the Marquis's command." Kuiyi said hurriedly.
Zhao Ming glanced at Kuiyi and smiled and said, "Kiyi, you are just a business of the Dutch East India Company now. Why not follow me too!"
Kuiyi didn't expect that Zhao Ming recruited He Bin and then recruited himself. He waved his head, "Dear Marquis, we Dutch people attach importance to contracts, so I will not obey. This time I am on behalf of the Taiwan East India Company to discuss with the Marquis to restore peace in Taiwan~"
Zhao Ming waved his hand to interrupt him. Zhao Ming naturally understood that he saw the Ming army defeating the Spaniards. He was afraid that after the Ming army drove the Spaniards away, it would affect their interests in Taiwan, so he wanted Zhao Ming to let the Spaniards go.
Hundreds of years later, these Western robbers interfered in China's internal affairs on China's land and hindered China's progress. The thing they liked to play the most was balance.
The Spanish Zhao Ming must drive him away. In the next step, he will take Luzon and will not stop there.
Zhao Ming continued to smile and said, "Kiyi, He Bin, you are now just middle and lower-level members of the East India Company. You work for others and work for me. I will give you shares. How about it?"
Without waiting for the two of them to answer, Zhao Ming continued: "I decided to start an Europa company and ship the Ming Dynasty goods to Europa for sale. I have goods, and you two have relationships with the Netherlands East India Company and can obtain transportation channels. You serve me, and I will give you three hundred shares each, isn't it better than you do for the East India Company?"
Kuiyi said seriously: "Respect the Marquis of Pinglu, how much is this Europa company worth?"
Zhao Ming stretched out his hand, opened his five fingers and said proudly: "I will invest 500,000 taels of silver first. In the future, the company will develop its value and will be worth tens of millions, even surpassing the Dutch East India Company!"
Kui Yi was stunned. He had been in the East India Company for more than ten years before he became a branch business and got some dead salary. Zhao Ming wanted to give him three hundred shares, and the start-up capital was 500,000, which was a little tempted.
At this time, He Bin thought about it and immediately saluted: "The villain He Bin, is willing to serve the marquis!"
He Bin is from Fujian. He was doing business in Japan in his early years. Later, his business failed and he went to Taiwan with Zheng Zhilong. Soon, Zheng Zhilong accepted the imperial edict and went to Fujian, and he stayed in Taiwan.
After the Dutch occupied Chikan, He Bin learned Dutch dialect and worked as a member of the Taiwan East India branch in order to survive, and was just a very low-level employee.
Now that there is a chance in front of him, he immediately forgot what the Dutch Governor gave.
Zhao Ming laughed at this, "Okay, Mr. He will be the executive director of Europa from now on."
The true Western nation-state was not gradually formed until the Napoleonic Wars, in the shouts of long live France.
Now Kuiyi only has a interest in the Netherlands for the East India Company.
Zhao Ming controls the coast and is likely to become the next Zheng Yiguan. If he cooperates with him, he will not have to worry about the source of goods.
Europa can obtain a continuous source of goods through Zhao Ming, while Kuiyi can rent a merchant ship from the Dutch East India Company to transport the goods to Europe, and he will definitely make a big profit at that time.
Thinking of this, Kuiyi was not calm and immediately bowed and bowed, "Respect the Marquis of Pinglu, Kuiyi is willing to serve you."
"Haha~" Zhao Ming smiled and said, "Mr. Kuiichi's contract with the East India Company?"
Kuiyi said seriously: "Don't worry, Marquis Pinglu, this is not a problem. You only need to pay a silver coin to the company."
Zhao Ming smiled and said, "I suggest that Mr. Kuiyi continue to retain his business identity as the East India Company, which will be more conducive to the development of the Europa Company."
Kuiyi frowned, and Zhao Ming continued: "Sir will be the general manager of Europa Company in the future. Keeping the position of East India Company can help Mr. run Europa Company better."
The company was first established, and if it wanted to develop rapidly, it really needed to take advantage of the situation. Kuiyi understood what Zhao Ming meant and nodded, "Don't worry, Marquis, I understand!"
Zhao Ming nodded and asked again with a smile: "Mr. Kuiyi knows, how to reply to the Dutch Taiwan Governor?"
Kui Yi said: "The goal of Pingluhou is only the Spaniards. Not only will it not harm the interests of the company, but it will also cooperate with the company to conduct maritime trade!"
Zhao Ming nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, that's it! In addition, Ben Hou produced a batch of goods in the workshop in Tamsui. You two went to take a look, tried to sell it, and then purchased some raw materials and transported it back to Taiwan."
Kuiyi and He Bin were originally ordered to mediate. The war between Zhao Ming and the Spaniards allowed Spain to preserve a certain degree of strength, restrain Zhao Ming, and prevent Zhao Ming from becoming the next Zheng Zhilong.
Unexpectedly, the two of them not only did not mediate, but were also poached by Zhao Ming and became Europa's sensible and manager.
The two signed a contract with Zhao Ming and walked out of the tent. They were a little dazed. After a while, they came to their senses and came to Tamsui Wei with longing.
At this time, a small official who managed the warehouse opened the door and entered a dusty warehouse filled with various leather boots, bags, leather hats and other items.
The little official smiled and said, "These are all kinds of goods produced by Jiangnan leather workshops. They have been piled up for a while. Since the governor has spoken, you can get them away quickly."
Kuiyi and He Bin looked at each other, picked up the dusty product, and showed an incredible expression on their faces.
"These are the high-end products that Pinglu Hou mentioned?" Kuiyi said in surprise.
These are clearly unsold products, and He Bin also had a little doubt whether he had joined a leather bag company.
Chapter completed!