Once this unprecedented amount of compensation was issued, not only did the negotiators of the European powers sucking cold air, but even the generals of the Ming army were sucking cold air.

Hungry, 550 million taels, His Highness, the King of Zhennan, really dares to speak. Wouldn't he be afraid that the other party will be angry and leave?

The negotiators of the European powers were indeed angry, but they did not dare to leave because the Ming army was all out. If they left, the Ming army would probably chase their butts to the continent. At that time, it would not be a matter of money. It is very likely that some great powers would be beaten by the Ming Dynasty and directly destroyed the country!

The one who bears the brunt of this song is Tsarist Russia. Tsarist Russian negotiator Franz Bekov held back his anger and said with a breath: "His Highness Nikola, is your compensation amount too outrageous?"

Zheng Zhilong shook his head and said, "No, no, no, it's not outrageous at all. On the contrary, we have made great concessions."

Franzbekov was so angry, this was not outrageous, how could it be outrageous? If the Ming Empire hadn't been extremely powerful, he really wanted to lift the table and rush up and beat this guy up!

Seeing Franzbekov's dissatisfaction, Zheng Zhilong immediately calculated with his fingers: "For example, do you know how many troops our Ming Empire has used this time? There are thirteen regular legions alone, a total of 1.3 million soldiers, and their salary alone is more than 5 million taels. This has been fought for two years. Not to mention the loss of food, supplies, weapons and ammunition, the salary alone is more than 100 million taels. Do you have more than 100 million taels of money?"

When Franzbekov heard this, he was speechless. The Ming army was treated well and the salary was high. He had heard of it, but he didn't expect it to be so outrageous. On average, each person's monthly salary was more than three taels. Is it so exaggerated?

He was thinking about how to refute it. Spike on the side couldn't help but ask: "His Highness Nicholas, we didn't fight you, why did we have to pay for it?"

Zheng Zhilong rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Does it cost money to start the battle? Do you need to pay for the early preparation? Because you are threatened by you, the army gathered here in the Ming Dynasty is already 150. Do you know how much is the monthly salary? Also, we still need to invest more troops in the later stage. How much is that? Have you calculated it?"

Spike couldn't help but say, "It's only been a month, a country with 50 million taels, how can it be calculated like this?"

Zheng Zhilong improperly said: "Within a year, based on one year, do you think the army can be transferred back and forth without time?"

Upon hearing this, Spike was so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood. Arguing with His Highness Nicholas was simply a slaughter. It wasn't that Zheng Zhilong's mouth was so powerful, mainly because the Ming Empire behind him was too powerful. If he couldn't win, just fist, what could you do to him!

It seems that this line is unmatched. Franzbekov continued, holding his breath and said, "It seems that the casualties of the soldiers in your country are not very serious. Isn't it too exaggerated to have 100 million taels?"

Zheng Zhilong calculated seriously: "One hundred million taels is still exaggerated? Do you know that every soldier who died in our Ming Dynasty has a pension of 100 taels. The court also has to help them take care of their families. How much is this? Also, do you not spend money on every injured soldier who treats and recupers? One hundred million taels are less, let me tell you."

When Franzbekov heard this, he was speechless. What kind of treatment do these Ming soldiers treat? If it were Tsarist Russia, a general would probably not have such treatment!

It seems that there is no way to argue about this question. Franzbekov said unwillingly: "The third item, your Duke of Zhenguo has passed away, why do we have to pay 100 million taels?"

Zheng Zhilong had something more to say now, and he said with a stern face: "Do you know who this Duke Zhenguo is? He is the imperial teacher of the late emperor, and the current emperor's right-hand man, 100 million taels, is it more? Tell you, 100 million taels are not too much! Besides, wasn't your Tsar just a duke at the beginning? To be offensive, I'll give you 100 million taels, are you willing to let your Tsar die?"

This is a bit heartbroken. Although His Majesty the Tsar now has no real power, it represents the entire Tsarist Russia after all. Who dares to interfere with this?

The negotiations suddenly came to a deadlock. Spike thought about it for a while and said in embarrassment: "His Highness Nicholas, your conditions are too outrageous, please forgive us for not accepting it."

Zheng Zhilong said indifferently: "It doesn't matter if you don't accept it, so keep fighting."

When Spike heard this, he almost spit out blood. If he wanted to fight them, what else would he talk about? Who is confident of blocking the army of the Ming Empire? Especially after Zheng Zhilong's attack on the heart, the negotiators of the great powers had completely lost confidence and just wanted to send the Ming Empire away as soon as possible.

Spike also knew Zheng Zhilong's habit of opening a lion's mouth, so he had no choice but to bargain: "His Highness Nicholas, can you see if you can lose some? 550 million taels are too much. Even if you kill us, we can't give it."

Zheng Zhilong was so happy when he heard this. Sure enough, the negotiators of the great powers were already scared. It seemed that the compensation was expected to be obtained.

As the saying goes, asking for a price to pay back the money, of course, Zheng Zhilong didn't really want the powers to pay 550 million taels. That was the force of the people to fight against you. He pretended to be kind and said, "Okay, you also know that I am the kindest and can't stand others' begging. Since my old friend spoke, I will reduce you by 10% to 500 million taels."

Five hundred million taels are also exaggerated. Zheng Zhilong just expressed his attitude, meaning that the price is negotiable.

Immediately afterwards, the two sides started bargaining, and finally, they reached 150 million taels. Zheng Zhilong refused to surrender, and Tsarist Russia was killed by 100 million taels, and the great powers each had 10 million taels. This was the bottom line given by the emperor. If he didn't give it, he had to start a fight.

Seeing that Zheng Zhilong was determined and knew that there was no hope of bargaining, Spike had to say helplessly: "His Highness Nicholas, can we allow us to discuss it separately first?"

This means there is a show. Zheng Zhilong said generously: "Okay, give it to you first, so you can discuss it here. Anyway, it's time to have a meal, so let's go to have a meal first, and then continue to talk after dinner."

After saying that, he greeted him, all the Ming generals stood up and followed him and walked out one after another. The conference room was left with negotiators and translators from various countries.

The reason why Spike asked for private discussion was mainly because of the seemingly reluctant appearance of Tsarist Russia's representative Franzbekov. This matter is related to the safety of the entire anti-Habsburg alliance. He did not want the Ming army to rush into the continent because Tsarist Russia was unwilling to do so.
Chapter completed!