Nan Ming Sun Never Sets

Chapter 428 The Anxiety of Diplomats

As a gathering place for diplomats from European countries in the Ming Dynasty and a place for the circulation of information about the Ming Dynasty, the Mingyue Hotel Club Salon in the Embassy District of Shuntianfu came out with a shocking news on this day - the Ming Empire will organize a grand voyage around the world. , a fleet composed of dozens of Ming capital ships, carrying an unknown number of merchant ships, with a total scale of perhaps more than 2 people, will set out from the Ming Dynasty, cross the oceans, and visit dozens of countries.

Almost every European country that is close to the sea will be the berthing place of this Daming global fleet. The diplomats of the Ming Dynasty will directly meet with the monarchs of European countries to establish or enhance diplomatic relations. At the same time, the accompanying businessmen of the Ming Dynasty will sell various products to the Europeans. Ming's products, and see if some economic cooperation can be carried out.

This is simply a shocking event. The first reaction of all European diplomats stationed in China was not surprise, but panic.

"If the Chinese are not hypocritical in terms of scale, then this will be a disaster for European countries." British Minister Harvey's complexion was heavy, and his body was even a little stiff while sitting on the sofa.

The Frenchman Bassogo said: "Are you worried that this will be a conquest on the grounds of diplomatic voyages? The Ming army will land directly from England, follow the Thames River, and capture London? Do you think the Ming people will really do this? As far as I know, they organized such a large-scale voyage 200 years ago, led by an eunuch next to the emperor, and the scale was not smaller than what we say today."

"The question is not whether the Chinese will occupy London, but whether they have the ability." Harvey said seriously.

"Dozens of the best battleships of the Ming Navy can sweep across the fleet of any European country, coupled with thousands of well-equipped and well-trained soldiers, the Ming army can break through the capital of almost any European country, haha Minister Wei’s concerns are very real,” Hasholt said.

For the Dutch and the British, they have a greater sense of threat. The Netherlands is still in a state of war with Ming. If Ming is not happy, it may directly destroy the Netherlands.And Ming also demanded that Britain hand over their "illegally occupied" New Netherland colony to them. Facing the deadly threat of Ming, Britain obviously had to succumb to it.

Another country with a sense of urgency and threat is Spain.Like the Netherlands, Spain has not officially ceased war with Ming Dynasty. If Ming Dynasty burns the war to their homeland, or even breaks through Madrid, it will be a nightmare for Spain.

At this time, someone asked: "Is there any European countries that unite to deal with Ming Dynasty?"

Bassogo sneered directly: "We Europeans have been fighting for thousands of years. Since the collapse of the Roman Empire, war has been our main theme. Could it be that when a great Ming comes from outside, we will let go of the prejudices of generations and unite against the Chinese? With all due respect, I think this possibility is appallingly low, and everyone lacks basic trust, for example, we will guard against England stabbing France in the back."

Harvey also mocked: "It's the same here, the French lack credibility for us."

Hasholt had a deeper study of Ming's military. He shook his head and said, "I'm afraid, even if the European countries formed a crusader-like coalition and combined fleet, they would not be able to defeat Ming. This country is already ahead of us in terms of military technology. too much."

Hasholt paused slightly, sorted out his train of thought, and said, "We diplomats stationed in China are deeply aware of the power of this huge and long-established eastern country. But our The monarchs don’t know it, our country’s nobles and officials don’t know it, and the people don’t know it. Daming has found a way to make himself rich and strong, and we diplomats stationed in China are working hard to collect any effective information to help our respective countries. But this process may be slow because of the arrogance of those in power and the flaws in thinking. However, all of this will usher in a thorough adaptation. When the most cutting-edge battleships of the Ming Dynasty visit our European ports, when the soldiers of the Ming Army neatly Marching steps pound the roads of European cities while our troops dare to look on in awe. When our king must bow his head to welcome the arrival of diplomats from Ming, there is nothing more instructive than anything Yes! Europe, which has been in chaos and self-importance, will realize how ridiculous their long-standing mentality is, and realize that there is a new road to a strong future, and a new Europe will rise from humiliation and trembling."

Harvey knew that Hasholt had done a lot of homework in Daming, but he still couldn't help stabbing him, saying, "The premise is that Daming doesn't completely destroy our motherland."

Hasholt said firmly: "Definitely not, Ming Dynasty will not do such a thing. It is difficult for them to manage Europe across such a long distance. Reasonable. This country and her emperor are people who love self-esteem, which is what the Chinese call face. What he wants to see is the obedience of European countries, and realize how great Ming is. At most, they It will force European countries to open their markets, after all, Ming is so focused on trade. But I don’t think they will have a governor in Europe, or run a colony by themselves, and Ming’s main colony is still in Southeast Asia.”

Bassogo asked: "Mr. Hasholt, what do you suggest?"

"Obviously, the Ministry of Rites of the Daming Lizhengyuan released this news to us in the hope that we can also play a certain role. I will personally board the ship of Daming and return to the Netherlands with this global fleet. Before they arrive in the Netherlands, I will Go to Amsterdam, show our parliament and the ruling adults that it is absolutely irrational to confront Daming, express obedience and respect, and then send them away. The Netherlands is not a big country, we have our own way of survival, at least at the very least In front of the powerful flying dragon, we have no reason to force ourselves to dress up as a brave man to challenge it."

Basogo responded: "Very pertinent proposal, maybe I will do the same."

Harvey also sighed: "The world will change, and the future world may be closely connected in an unprecedented way. I hope that after realizing the horror of Ming Dynasty, England can work hard and not be left behind by this era."

(End of this chapter)