Treasure Book.

Summary

A call from Bo Te Er prompted military generals to exit the command room of the Fan Cheng warship, indicating a meeting with Yue Chen. Bo Te Er questioned Yue Chen's intentions, doubting the support of the Imperial Border Defense Army. Yue Chen proposed making Jin Gang Wan a neutral trade port, benefiting both the Red Shirt Army and Imperial merchants. After a significant financial transfer from Kang Na Fu, Yue Chen emphasized his business motives and the potential annual tribute for Bo Te Er. Jin Gang Wan declared independence, establishing a council and granting Yue Chen governance. He appointed representatives to manage the new Autonomous Region. After a period of calm, Bo Te Er contacted Yue Chen again, introducing a Foreign Affairs Commissioner who proposed shared management rights in Jin Gang Wan. Yue Chen rejected the proposal, asserting the benefits of a trade port and offering a tax concession instead. Further negotiations ensued, with Bo Te Er's side proposing rental options for Jin Gang Wan. Yue Chen consistently refused until they finally agreed on an annual rent of 250 million Imperial coins for a hundred years.

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