Domineering Daming

Tang Ruowang is not a simple missionary, he knows that many things have to be done in private, and then the big shots nod, this is the normal process.

He also understood another thing from Zhu Youjian's words, that is, he is not Zhu Youjian's only choice. If Tang Ruowang refuses to help, Zhu Youjian has other ways.

Naturally, Tang Ruowang didn't want this. This meant that he would lose his relationship with Zhu Youjian and the envoys of the Ming Dynasty, and it would seriously affect his missionary work in the East.

"My lord, I will do what you wish." Tang Ruowang saluted and said respectfully.

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly. He hated the feeling of being restrained. He couldn't help the one in Beijing, but he would not compromise when facing Tang Ruowang.

At this time, a captain came quietly and whispered something in Zheng Zhilong's ear.

Zheng Zhilong looked slightly startled, and immediately raised his head, took out the binoculars from behind, and looked at the shore from a distance.

At some point, some ships gradually appeared on the opposite bank, which was originally calm, coming from both sides, threatening to encircle them.

Generally speaking, these ships are more than a circle smaller than Daming's, and there are fifty or sixty ships in size, and they look - menacing!

Needless to say, Aobai, Feng Zhu, Zhu Youjian and others picked up binoculars one after another, and started to observe continuously on the opposite bank and at sea.

Not long after, everyone looked solemn, and Zhu Youjian's eyes suddenly turned to Tang Ruowang coldly.

Even if Tang Ruowang didn't have a telescope, he had already noticed some of it, his eyes changed slightly, and he said solemnly: "My lord, please stop the boat and let me see them. I can find out their purpose, and they won't attack you."

There was a chill in Zhu Youjian's eyebrows, but he didn't speak.

Feng Zhu's eyes were quiet, and after a while, he said: "My lord, we are newcomers, and we really need to communicate with the host. We might as well send someone over to communicate."

Zhu Youjian said: "You can arrange it, the king will wait for the letter."

"Yes." Feng Zhugong replied respectfully, turned and left.

After a while, Daming's nearly [-]-ship fleet stopped and raised its combat readiness. Three small ships left the fleet and sent Tang Ruowang and Daming's envoys to the shore.

On the shore, King Philip IV of Spain stood side by side with Oquendo. The two looked at the approaching huge fleet with binoculars. They couldn't speak for a while, and the shock in their hearts could be imagined.

Spain claims to be the strongest in Europe, whether it is at sea or on the road, but it is no easy task to gather such a huge fleet.

"Is the Ming Dynasty strong?" Philip IV couldn't help but asked again what he asked Oquendo a few days ago, and this time he blurted out more seemingly unintentionally.

Oquindo had seen the fleet of the Ming Dynasty at that time, but it was far from the established system like it is now, let alone the one in the middle, a huge and fearsome sea monster.

"Your Majesty, let them stop." Oquindo said lightly.They originally planned to give the Ming people a blow, let them see the strength of Spain, and asked them to spit out the Philippines and make enough compensation.

However, it is all fantasy now.With such a huge fleet, it is conceivable that the ancient oriental country that can only be seen in the pens of missionaries is not only full of gold, but also powerful and terrifying.

They have vast overseas interests. If this fleet of envoys is wiped out today, and the Ming Dynasty sends another one to wander around the world, how will they respond?

This kind of consequence is too terrible, they dare not think about it!

Philip IV is more aware of the current situation in Spain. Spain's finances are already facing collapse and it owes huge debts. He has been trying to reduce it, and even considered reneging on debts, but the consequences are too serious, and naturally he cannot tolerate damage to overseas interests. , especially New Spain, that is, America.

He remembered that the Ming Dynasty was closer than Spain.

Philip IV was silent for a while, then suddenly said: "We need the friendship of wise people."

Looking at the huge fleet of the Ming people through the Ocundo telescope, he suddenly said: "We need their ships."

Philip IV picked up the binoculars. Although it was a little far away, he could see that the ships of the Ming Dynasty were larger and more stable. They were not as thin as European ships, and they looked powerful.

"I need to talk to His Royal Highness the Prince." Philip IV said.

Oquendo stepped forward and ordered the fleets that had gone out to sea to come back.

There are only more than 60 ships in these fleets, and none of them are the main force of Spain. Facing such a huge Ming fleet, there is no possibility of victory.

The Spanish fleet quickly withdrew, and the messenger boats also arrived.

Philip IV warmly received Tang Ruowang and the envoys of the Ming Dynasty, and expressed that he had no intention of being an enemy, and would ensure their safety in Europe. He welcomed the envoys and would do well, the grandest welcome.

Zhu Youjian quickly got a reply, and the fleet was arranged in the shape of an umbrella and slowly sailed into the port of Lisbon.

Philip IV could see the order's guard, and he didn't care at all. Not only withdrew the fleet, but also withdrew the defenses on the shore. He personally and enthusiastically came to welcome Zhu Youjian.

"Welcome, Your Royal Highness." Philip IV leaned towards Zhu Youjian with Spanish etiquette, touching his chest with one hand, very earnest and enthusiastic.

Zhu Youjian was dressed in princely attire, even though he hated these Xiyi people in his heart, he still raised his hand and said, "I have seen His Majesty the King."

Naturally, there was Tang Ruowang who interpreted in the middle. He was very calm and tried to tell each other in words that both of them were familiar with.

Queen Elizabeth looked at the handsome Zhu Youjian, with a smile on her face, stretched out a hand, and said, "Welcome to Spain, Your Royal Highness."

Zhu Youjian watched her stretch out her hand, and couldn't help but startled.

Tang Ruowang chattered a few words to Elizabeth, but Elizabeth withdrew her hand in a daze, with a regretful expression.

Tang Ruowang turned his head and explained to Zhu Youjian: "This is a hand kiss in Europe, which is a kind of respect for ladies."

Zhu Youjian frowned, and understood Tang Ruowang's meaning. Looking at Elizabeth, his eyes became more and more unhappy. Naturally, this kind of thing would not happen in the Ming Dynasty, that is, it would only happen in this incest country!

Although he didn't like it, he didn't say anything, just nodded lightly.

Philip IV looked at Zhu Youjian with great enthusiasm, and said, "His Royal Highness, please come with me. I have prepared a sumptuous dinner for you, all of which are dishes from your Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youjian was taken aback, he really didn't expect this, and said politely: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Philip IV almost walked inside with Zhu Youjian in his arms, and at the same time introduced: "The place where we dine is the Kingdom of Portugal. I am the King of Portugal. Your Highness will definitely like it here..."

Zhu Youjian responded politely, occasionally looking back.

Feng Zhu followed him, Zheng Zhilong met Oquendo, and was talking with Oquendo with the help of a translator.

The fleet of the Ming Dynasty needed repairs, fresh water, food, and various arrangements.

These things are quite trivial, but Ocundo's words are very happy, and he will do his best to help Ming Dynasty and treat them as his best friends.

Philip IV brought Zhu Youjian and others into the Kingdom of Portugal, and continued to introduce the history of the kingdom, spouting and eloquent.

The people on the side were very surprised, their king had never been so talkative, even Elizabeth on the side was surprised.

Philip IV was a very powerful monarch, and he seldom talked so much.

Standing next to Philip IV, Zhu Youjian listened to Tang Ruowang's translation, and then looked at the kingdom that looked like a brilliant crystal wall, but was actually a petty kingdom. He shook his head secretly, but kept a smile on his face, occasionally agreeing.

Philip IV only regarded Zhu Youjian as a newcomer and became more eager to recognize him as a newcomer. He even invited some officials to introduce him to Zhu Youjian.

Zhu Youjian met them one by one, and through Tang Ruowang's translation, he knew that the identities of these people were roughly equivalent to officials of the Ministry of Households, the Royal Bank, and the State Administration of Taxation. These officials were all used to money and food.

Zhu Youjian is not an ordinary young man, he just said something from the enthusiasm of Philip IV, and he quietly set it off.