Nan Ming Sun Never Sets

Chapter 475 Five Nations Military Alliance

The Portuguese military band was playing music on the pier, and there were also honor guards in uniforms, but they were far inferior to the aura of the Ming Dynasty soldiers.Although the uniforms of the Portuguese honor guards have many of the ornate and complicated features of Europe at this time, the uniforms of the Ming Dynasty soldiers are very simple, with almost no other decorations except for badges, epaulettes and armbands, plus their belts.But the spirit emanating from the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty completely defeated these Portuguese.

Even in terms of height, Europeans in this era are generally short, not to mention that the Portuguese in southern Europe belong to the relatively short Caucasian.

The period of geographical discovery can be said to be an important period that fueled Europeans' racism and sense of superiority. They went to the New World, Africa, the South Asian subcontinent, and even some areas in East Asia. These Europeans were able to take advantage, and they gradually Thinking that they are so excellent and the best species in the world.

But the emergence of a Ming Empire has thoroughly educated Europeans about what a truly superior race and superior civilization in this world should look like.

The young Prince Pedro looked at several Ming battleships in the port that had not yet berthed. The elegant white-gray hulls and huge gun barrels all symbolized absolute power and majesty. Both males can produce a violent beauty of pleasure.Prince Pedro developed a "man should be like this" complex.

"Portugal, even if it can't be as great as Ming Dynasty, at least it can't be willing to become a second-rate small country in Europe and be dominated by a country like Spain!" Prince Pedro's heart was filled with such emotions.

In comparison, his elder brother Alfonso VI seemed particularly frightened. Facing the huge Ming Dynasty Global Fleet, he still had obvious fear, because his younger brother clearly told him that if the commander of this fleet, Wang If you are willing, then Lisbon will be captured this afternoon, and the red flag of Ming Dynasty will be planted above the palace.

Prince Pedro still helped his brother to do a lot of diplomatic etiquette work at the critical moment, he said: "Your Excellency, Portugal is full of joy for your visit, and the whole country welcomes the arrival of our sincere friend with the greatest enthusiasm. , we will hold a grand welcome dinner in the palace to entertain all distinguished guests of Ming Dynasty."

If he had a choice, Bai Mingxiu would hate such vain and unserious activities of Europeans, but he still had to give the Kingdom of Portugal a face.

Bai Mingxiu nodded, and said: "Our fleet still needs to be settled, and we have more diplomatic work to discuss. I hope the dinner can be simpler. To be honest, our Ming Dynasty may be the most etiquette and procedure country in the world. But we try to be as efficient as possible in official situations.”

Prince Pedro nodded again and again: "Understood, I will definitely follow the Commander's wishes."

Bai Mingxiu smiled and didn't say much.

After the whole welcoming ceremony was over, Bai Mingxiu did not leave the pier, but supervised the operation of the entire global fleet at the pier.On the contrary, Liang Haisheng, the envoy, was busier and began to directly discuss with the Portuguese the issue of the upcoming Spanish crusade.

After seeing Prince Pedro, Liang Haisheng came up and said very slyly: "Prince, how are the terms with the Spaniards going? What conditions did Spain promise for the truce with Portugal?"

Prince Pedro was taken aback, but quickly realized that this should be Liang Haisheng's trick, but his performance has proved that the Spaniards did indeed send people to Portugal, and Portugal also had some contact with them.

Prince Pedro waved his hand and denied: "Portugal will not betray its alliance with the Ming Dynasty, and we will not make a peace and truce with the Spanish alone."

"Even so, there are still voices in Portugal, hoping to end the war with Spain. After all, Portugal has won a decisive victory in the previous Monte Carlo battle."

Prince Pedro was even more vigilant. Liang Haisheng's words showed that Daming had a certain degree of control over Portugal's political and diplomatic situation. They should have their own intelligence network, which surprised Prince Pedro.

But at least he himself did not intend to negotiate a truce with Spain. Although Portugal may be the country that sends the most troops in the next war but has no clear direct territory acquisition, Prince Pedro believes that the greatest benefit of the war is that it can increase The friendship and trust with Daming, the world's most powerful country, means that Portugal can knock on more doors in Daming through trade.

In fact, the Ming Dynasty also asked Portugal if it also wanted a share of Spanish territory, but Portugal believed that occupying land with a Spanish majority would be difficult for their management and might instead consume the kingdom's power.

On the contrary, if Portugal can defeat Spain and wash away its past shame, it is also very critical for Portugal's national pride and national status.

Bringing in Daming would at least be able to fake the tiger's prestige, so that European countries dare not easily move Portugal.The most important thing for Portugal is the interests of trade. Now the people of insight in Portugal are thinking about how to make Portugal richer by wooing Ming Dynasty.

Even Prince Pedro did not realize that technology and industrialization were the keys to making a country stronger. What they saw more was gold and silver, or wealth itself.

Prince Pedro said solemnly: "Portugal will definitely adhere to the alliance with the Ming Empire and defeat Spain to seek their recognition of the independent status of the Kingdom of Portugal. Our army is almost ready, and it has also been conscripted according to Ming's requirements. There are a large number of civilians and means of transportation, as long as war breaks out, we must follow in the footsteps of the Ming army and step into Madrid."

Liang Haisheng said with a smile: "The attitude of the prince is very admirable. We will not wait for the arrival of the British, French and Dutch troops. We will immediately transfer our troops to the front line. At the same time, our navy is also preparing to cross Gibraltar and start attacking the Spanish navy. gone."

Finally, he added, "Of course, we have to sign a military alliance first. I think the diplomats of Britain, France, and the Netherlands are also ready."

Prince Pedro hurriedly said: "Yes, everyone is ready, especially us in Portugal!"

In fact, there were still many discussions in Portugal, but Prince Pedro was eager to show himself in front of Daming, so he readily agreed.

(End of this chapter)