Domineering Daming

As soon as Zhu Youjian came back, he recruited Aobai and others.

Obai said: "My lord, father-in-law, the Spaniards are very firm. They must form an alliance, otherwise the other two treaties will not come into effect."

Li Yizao said: "Some Spanish officials hinted to officials that if there is a real war, we don't need to send troops to Europe. We just need to contain the Ottoman Empire, and we don't need to join the war on a large scale."

Zhu Youjian took a sip of tea, looked thoughtful, and said: "The Spaniards are so urgent, there must be other conspiracy hidden, we must be cautious."

Feng Zhu thought for a while, and said: "We can only discuss this matter first, and then submit it to the emperor, who will decide. As for whether to renegotiate or sign directly in the future, it will be a matter of the future. First, give Spain an accurate statement. Let's talk about the general agreement."

This matter cannot be dragged on indefinitely. They still have more things to do and cannot be delayed.

A few people have no objection, they are unwilling to make this matter, but they can't make the decision, so they can only fool around now and save it for the future.

Zhu Youjian waited for a while, and then said: "We will go on land and go to Rome through Madrid. Zheng Zhilong will lead the fleet through the Strait of Gibraltar, and we will meet in Rome."

This can be regarded as a tacit understanding, Feng Zhu did not object, and said: "Listen to the prince."

Zhu Youjian nodded lightly, and then said: "I will go to see Philip IV later, and then finalize the general framework of the alliance. Tomorrow, the cabinet will discuss the details. It will be over in three days. After three days, we will leave for Rome to meet the Pope .”

This is the established plan. Everyone nodded silently and began to discuss some details.

If all the important officials in Europe can be concentrated in Rome, many of their affairs can be solved in Rome. Although they have to travel to various countries, it can save a lot of things.

After some secret discussions, until the sky was about to stop, Huan resigned from the mane, the shin, the fir, and the tree.

There were only two people at the dining table. After some mutual protection and testing, Zhu Youjian said: "Your Majesty, I can promise you to try my best to persuade your Majesty, but I hope that Your Majesty can show more sincerity."

Philip IV looked at Zhu Youjian, pondered for a moment, and said: "I can make concessions on some things, including the price of food, the time of payment, and other commodities, but I hope there is a limit."

Zhu Youjian listened to Philip IV's words, his expression remained unchanged, and he said: "Your Majesty, you should know that the treaties we signed are not equal, and we are at a disadvantage. Your Majesty may not be happy about these treaties. These treaties will not come until I return to Beijing." After that, it will be confirmed after meeting His Majesty."

Philip IV frowned. He threatened Zhu Youjian with this before, but now it's the other way around.

Philip IV looked at Zhu Youjian, looked straight at him, expressionless, looked at Zhu Youjian with no sign of giving in, and said, "Zhu, what do you want?"

Chapter 1208 Draw a few random lines

Philip IV's question was simple and direct. He already hated Ming people's style of going around in circles. He wanted to be more direct, end these things quickly, and return to Madrid.He is the king of Spain, and it is an eventful time, and he has too much to do.

Zhu Youjian looked at Philip IV and said for a moment, "I want to buy a few places from His Majesty."

Philip IV obviously caught something, leaned back, and said, "You?"

Zhu Youjian looked calm and said, "Morocco, and Panama."

Philip IV frowned suddenly. Morocco didn't matter, but Panama was an important place for Spain in America, and many merchant ships transited here.

"Why do you want Panama? It's a barren land, except for a good port, no fertile land, no people, no gold and silver mines..." Philip IV asked with a curious smile.

From the perspective of Philip IV or the whole of Spain, Panama is indeed the case. This is a good transit port, and the others are useless and have no benefit at all.

Zhu Youjian said calmly, "You should know the relationship between me and His Majesty the Emperor of our country. Instead of waiting for distribution, why don't I find a place for myself."

Philip IV nodded thoughtfully, pondered and did not speak.

He didn't want the influence of the Ming Dynasty to extend to America, but he always felt that the prince Zhu Youjian was worth paying some price, and the rewards in the future might be quite astonishing.

Zhu Youjian was well aware of the truth that many mistakes were made, so he looked straight at Philip IV.

Philip IV thought for a long time, and said: "I can give you a part of Morocco, Panama, I can't give you all, I can only give you a part."

Zhu Youjian's expression sank, and he immediately said, "Yes, but it's up to me to designate."

Philip IV smiled a little, and said with a smile on his face: "Of course."

Later, Zhu Youjian drew five straight lines with a ruler and pencil in these two places, three in Morocco and two in Panama.

The people of later generations were quite shocked. The two places Zhu Youjian divided had ruled over Europe for nearly a hundred years. The profits obtained from these two places were the most contributing places for Ming to survive the disaster and maintain its national strength!

Commentators from later generations believed that His Royal Highness Xin Wang was not as short-sighted and narrow-minded as described in the history books. He had a long-term strategic vision. After all, he was the elder brother of Emperor Shengwu.

Of course, some people say that this is one of the purposes of Emperor Shengwu's sending of envoys to Europe, and that what King Xin did was at the request of Emperor Shengwu, but there is no evidence for this, whether it is the eunuch Feng Zhu and others Whether it is the memoirs of Jingzheng Shilu or the oral records of Qianqing Palace, there is no clue at all.

With Zhu Youjian and Philip IV reaching a tacit understanding, the alliance treaty between Spain and Ming was quickly negotiated and completed, and it was only waiting for the final confirmation and signature of the two parties.

The content of the treaty is quite broad, although there are rigid clauses, such as: if one party is attacked by force, the other party should use all means to respond to ensure the sanctity of the alliance.

Three days later, Zhu Youjian and others, accompanied by Philip IV, set off from Lisbon and turned to Madrid.

Ming's fleet turned straight to Gibraltar, landed in Morocco, and took over an area equivalent to one-thirtieth of the island of Taiwan. This place is facing the Strait of Gibraltar, which is quite suitable for establishing a base.

There is another danger here, that is: less than a hundred miles to the east is Ottoman's territory!

Zheng Zhilong stayed here for three days, built a temporary base, and continued to lead the fleet into the Mediterranean Sea without much thought.

At the same time, Zhu Youjian entered Madrid.

Lisbon is only a prospect, and Madrid is the highlight.Philip IV took Zhu Youjian to visit all the important ministers in Spain, and there were many negotiations, and the details were unfolded here again.

But Zhu Youjian didn't stay long, passed through Madrid, and marched towards Rome.

It has not been a short time since Zhu Youjian and others came to Spain, and it has already spread throughout Europe. In addition, some Ming Dynasty deliberately contacted them.

More are on the way. The arrogant Frankish Kingdom, the anxious Netherlands, and England, who are far away overseas, have sent people there.The fragmented and vainly named Roman Empire also sent people to Rome, Ottoman, which was hostile to Europe, and Russia, whose westward advance was blocked, were all sending people there.

These people have their own thoughts, and they are all wary of a big country that suddenly appeared in the east, and they want to find out.

Zhu Youjian left Madrid in an extremely unfamiliar carriage and headed straight for the Papal State.

The current Papal State is not the Vatican of later generations, it occupies quite a large territory, Italy has no shadow, has not been bloodbathed by Napoleon, and is still the center of Europe and the place of faith for the world.

Next to Zhu Youjian was a missionary, different from Tang Ruowang's Christians, he was a Protestant. Although he respected the Pope on the surface, he was still dissatisfied with the original religion in his heart, and he had nothing good to say.

"The Papal State has no army. Their 'army' is guards from all over Europe to protect the Pope. Among them, the Swedes are the most devout."

"His Majesty the Pope is Innocent X. This is a rather lazy and selfish Pope. He indulged his family too much. For his family, he even wanted to go to war with Frank. It is simply stupid!"

"The Pope has never been in charge of academic affairs, but his in-law Maidarzini is in charge, especially the referee. More and more people were burned to death by him, and there are complaints everywhere..."

"Majdarzini is a very greedy person. He has several huge manors filled with gold, silver and jade objects, and there are countless women. He almost treats him like a king..."

Zhu Youjian listened silently and remembered.He went to Rome this time to meet the Pope.

Zhu Youjian wants to persuade the Pope to do something and help Daming do something.

After asking for a while, the missionary took a piece of gold and left happily.

Feng Zhu looked at Zhu Youjian from the side, and said: "My lord, maybe we can start with this Maidarzini. As long as the money is enough, the matter may be able to get twice the result with half the effort."