Chapter 1026: Stab in the back

Marin never dared to underestimate the Dutch's great nautical potential. The original history also proved the dreadful history of the Dutch in navigation. According to historical records, during the heyday of the Dutch, 15,000 merchant ships sailed around the world. And now in the prosperous Venice, there are only more than 3,000 merchant ships.

Moreover, the merchant ships of the two countries are also very different. The Venetian merchant ship only needs to sail on the Mediterranean Sea where the wind and waves are small, it does not need to build much, and it is a paddle sailboat. The Dutch merchant ships are mostly large merchant ships that can sail on the Atlantic Ocean.

It is said that in the 17th century, there were hundreds of shipyards in the Dutch capital Amsterdam alone, and hundreds of ships could be built at the same time throughout the country. According to one shipyard, only one or two sea ships can be started at the same time. At that time, the Netherlands estimated that there were one or two hundred shipyards.

Of course, that was the heyday of the Netherlands in the 17th century. For now, there are certainly not that many. After all, the North Sea market and the Baltic market are still in the hands of the Hanseatic League. Without so much demand, there will not be as many shipyards in the Netherlands. What's more, there is not enough timber for shipbuilding in the Netherlands. During the heyday, much of the Dutch shipbuilding wood came from the forests of Norway and Sweden. But now, the forest resources of Norway, Marin has been used, and the Dutch have nothing to do. Therefore, Marin is very begging, for what reason, the Dutch suddenly started big sailing.

Immediately, Kleiman gave the answer:

"French support!"

"What?" Marin almost thought he had heard it wrong. He asked in surprise:

"The Habsburgs and France are deadly enemies. How can France support the Dutch in sailing?"

Kleiman nodded and said:

"The truth is right, but your Highness overlooked one thing ..."

"What's the matter?" Marin asked curiously.

"The French navy was maimed by England, and even the merchant ships off the coast of France, but anyone flying the French flag will be attacked by the English 'pirates' ..." In fact, the so-called "Pirates of England" is the official order of merchant ships in England Disguised. Its purpose is to suppress France's nautical career with all its strength and avoid them threatening England.

Marin suddenly understood:

"You mean that France is not convenient to develop the shipping industry on its own, so the Dutch are used to engage in shipping?"

Kleiman nodded:

"Yes, France has a lot of goods that need to be exported, such as wine and other agricultural products. But now the French do not have shipping goods, and the French are not willing to hire British ships and our North Sea ships. So, the Dutch ship , Became their best choice. "

"It is precisely because of the huge demand for sea cargo transportation in a big country like France that the shipping industry on the side of Amsterdam in the Netherlands suddenly developed. According to the information from my brother Kohler, there are now 30 shipyards on the side of Amsterdam. Each year, more than 50 large commercial ships can be built. These commercial ships are used by several Dutch commercial companies to help the French transport goods. "

"It turns out that the English have wiped out most of the French merchant ships, and I did not expect to indirectly achieve the Dutch ... By the way, does the Dutch merchant ship help the French to transport goods, does His Royal Highness Philip know?"

Kleiman shook his head:

"His Royal Highness Philip didn't know that His Highness was in Ghent, and his main focus was on Flanders' woolen textile industry. It seemed that the group of rich Dutch merchants in Amsterdam helped the French to ship the goods themselves. Twelve privately gave the group of businessmen a lot of benefits, only to stimulate the group of businessmen in Amsterdam who are willing to do things for France. And all this, His Royal Highness Philip seems unaware. "

Ghent is located in the south of the Netherlands, which is the territory of Belgium in later generations. Amsterdam, however, is located in the Dutch Netherlands region in the north. Philip did not know that the small movements of the merchants of Amsterdam in the north were normal. Unlike Marin, because the Beihai Chamber of Commerce had spies in Paris, they only found out the inside information.

King Louis XII of France also played beautifully because the Netherlands belongs to the Habsburg family. The Habsburgs, like England, are enemies of France. Speaking of which, the family of England and Habsburg should be regarded as the ally of the "anti-French alliance". Therefore, the Dutch merchant ships flying the Dutch flag passed the English Channel, and the English would not shoot them. Therefore, the behavior of Louis XII privately attracting a group of Amsterdam merchants to help France deliver goods is very beautiful. Moreover, it is said that Louis XII sent many sailors to those Dutch merchant ships. Obviously, he intends to use Dutch merchant ships to help him train sailors. As for training sailors? Need to say? It must be aimed at England. After all, France ’s covetousness for England never let go ...

Not only that, these Dutch merchant ships actually grabbed business with the North Sea Shipping Company, and actually began to carry goods from West Friesland. You know, West Friesland is the transit of Marin's North Sea country and belongs to the sphere of influence of the North Sea Shipping Company. These swelled Dutch merchant ship owners apparently crossed the line. But precisely because of this, Clayman was alarmed. Then I asked the North Sea Chamber of Commerce spy to help me find out so many problems.

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"That's it, let's move! Make sure to suppress this group of Amsterdam fighters!" Marin said seriously.

Whether from the perspective of combating French foreign trade or preventing the future "sea coachman", Marin cannot allow the group of ship owners in Amsterdam to rise. Therefore, it is a good time to suppress them while they have just risen and their fledgling wings are not strong.

"Your Highness please command!" Kleiman said with a serious look. After several years of experience, it seems that the little skinned monkey that has never been adjusted has also made great progress. It is said that now this kid is not much bragging. In other words, the mouth is not as loose as it was a few years ago. After all, people always grow up. Maybe, you can put pressure on him ...

Malin thought about it and ordered:

"First, send someone to inform His Royal Highness Philip that the group of businessmen in Amsterdam are eating out and helping the French make money! As long as the news is sent, His Royal Highness will also help us punish the group of annihilators!"

Because most of the territory of the Principality of Burgundy (the Burgundy region of later France) was stolen by the French, the Habsburg family and France have a deep hatred. Not to mention, the Resistance Army in western Switzerland is completely supported by the French.

Therefore, if the handsome king Philip knew that the ship owners in Amsterdam were helping the French, they would definitely not let them go. After all, capital enemy is a big crime. If a group of big nobles do this, Philip might take care of it. But it's just a group of wealthy businessmen in Amsterdam ... Marin felt that Philip might take the opportunity to make a fortune ... such as ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ copycat or something ...

However, Marin also intends to take a slice of it. Of course, instead of participating in house copying, I coveted the 30 shipyards in Amsterdam. Philip copied the merchants 'homes, so the shipyards and even merchant ships under the merchants' names might be auctioned out. Marin planned to take advantage of those shipyards and merchant ships at a low price. Because, if he does not eat these shipyards, it may be cheaper for others to add a competitor. Therefore, it is best to eat these benefits yourself.

Then, Marin issued a second order:

"Second, send someone to notify the English side. Let them see the Dutch merchant ship and intercept it, and find that the French sailors on the ship are all executed or arrested as slaves. If they find French goods, they are all confiscated!

This move can be regarded as strangling the lifeline of the French. Of course, it was only a heavy blow to the French's intention to use the Dutch ships to train sailors and deliver goods. After all, sea transportation is not good, the French can choose land transportation. Of course, land freight is too expensive, and the profit is very low ...

In addition to these two measures, Marin also brought Kohler to send spies to Amsterdam to collect intelligence. Avoid the fish that escape the net under the blow of the Habsburg family. This time, Marin intends to take this opportunity to hit the Dutch shipping industry severely and avoid the rise and development of the Dutch nautical cause ...

Moreover, because Marin stole the knife behind the scenes this time. Neither the Dutch shipowners nor the French people knew that it was Marin who made it bad. Because, on the surface, it is the hand of the handsome king Philip ...

However, Marin is also considering a question-the Dutch ship owner has fallen, who will the French work with next? After all, the French must have shipping needs ...

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