Domineering Daming

Zhu Youjian nodded calmly, and continued: "Currently there are thousands of European missionaries in Japan, and we replace them as citizens. We have never treated them harshly. I believe those who have returned have already told His Majesty."

Most of the European missionaries are from Portugal or Spain. Most of them are "refugees". They were first in Macau and now in Shenlong Mansion. Although they have changed places, they seem to be more free and like the atmosphere there. There are businessmen everywhere. It is not as oppressive by the local government in Macau.

Innocent X nodded with a smile, naturally he knew it, and said: "Although there are no returnees in Europe, I am willing to set aside a place for the people of your country. I hope that our two countries can communicate closely and spread the word of God." the Gospel of..."

Zhu Youjian's eyes flickered slightly, and he said: "If your majesty is in our country, I believe many things can be resolved calmly, after all, our two countries are too far away."

Innocent X did not understand what Zhu Youjian said, and said in a high-spirited tone: "Dear Zhu, I believe that we will gain a sincere friendship, and I will send the largest delegation to visit your country next year , to meet His Majesty the Emperor of your country..."

If it wasn't for a huge fleet, but just a few people, it would be possible to set off from the Mediterranean Sea, pass through Egypt, and arrive at Daming from the Red Sea by boat. This time would be greatly shortened, perhaps only a few months.

Zhu Youjian called Innocent X again, and said, "Your Majesty, let me take the liberty to ask, is there only one pope? Or, if you are in our country, can you send a representative to handle church affairs with full authority?"

Innocent X was lifeless, and smiled and said: "The pope is the only representative of God in the world, there is no second person. I can order an archbishop to handle all the religious affairs of your country and even Asia. The specific method , but there are too many things that cannot be separated from me, these things, we need to discuss carefully, carefully, and prudently..."

Zhu Youjian has already heard from Feng Zhu that Zhu Xu wants to create a church, a church of the Ming Dynasty, and use this church to counter the infiltration of the European Holy See.

Then, an existence comparable to the pope is necessary.

Zhu Youjian was silent for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, believers in our country, is it possible to become the successor, or the Pope?"

Innocent X was sophisticated and calm, and said: "Of course, all believers are possible. We are not a secular country, and we don't pay attention to blood. As long as we are approved by the Cardinals, we can inherit the Pope..."

Zhu Youjian nodded, and said, "Your Majesty, our country is different from Europe. I hope that the church model and management methods will be different. We don't want to see conflicts, especially bloodshed and human life. Attention, they may drive all the missionaries out of Ming Dynasty with a single document..."

Innocent X's expression did not change at all, and said: "I already know what happened in the Ming Dynasty, and I apologize for the impact and anxiety they caused your country. I promise His Royal Highness that it will never appear again. Similar things, our preaching is to spread the gospel of God, for the good of the world, not for bloodshed conflicts..."

Chapter 1218 Magnificent Tome

Innocent X was a cunning and sophisticated pope. His words were tight and he expressed enough sincerity to Zhu Youjian, but he didn't make any promises.

Zhu Youjian looked at Innocent X, as if seeing his good brother in a trance, always incomprehensible to others, with a feeling of planning in his heart, and he was talking and laughing with you on his face, his true emotions were indistinguishable dew.

But this Innocent X is not his younger brother after all, he sees his tricks, and quietly reveals some thoughts of the Ming Dynasty.Zhu Youjian didn't care about whether the Holy See would accept the offer, or how to accept the offer.

If the Vatican wants to preach in the East, the Ming Dynasty must pass this hurdle, and even more and more places will need Ming in the future, and the Vatican needs the friendly relationship of Ming.

On the contrary, in Zhu Youjian's view, the Ming Dynasty does not need to have anything to do with this inexplicable Holy See, so the attitude is extraordinarily tough. Facing the old-fashioned Innocent X, he did not give any benefits verbally, but the conditions were Not a lot.

Innocent X was smiling, kind and harmonious, and had a good chat with Zhu Youjian, but they also had no accurate words at all, and they were all fake.

After the banquet, Maidarzini sent Zhu Youjian away, returned to the Pope's bedroom, and said with a sneer, "Your Majesty, what are these wise men doing? What's their purpose?"

At the dinner table, Zhu Youjian only casually mentioned a small condition for the Holy See to be more friendly to Ming people, and there was nothing else, it was all nonsense.

In Maidarzini's view, this is too weird.

Innocent X looked at the scriptures on the table in front of him, and said in a calm and indifferent tone: "The sun in the east is the same as ours. We bathe in the light of God. The east is no exception. There is no light of God in the world." Where the light can't reach..."

Maidarzini immediately understood, and said respectfully: "It is Your Majesty, I will respect your will and have another conversation with the Ming people."

Innocent X did not speak, and looked at the scriptures quietly. A ray of sunlight came in and shone on Innocent X. The golden light shone like a son of God bathed in holy light.

Maidarzini became more respectful and stepped back quietly.

Zhu Youjian went back to their small building, recalled the conversation with Innocent X, and said lightly: "The pope seems very polite, but he doesn't have a single word. It is very difficult for us to achieve our goal."

Feng Zhu looked at the tea in front of him and shook his head secretly. Before the Ming Dynasty, the tea sold to Europe was very poor. The Pope took this to entertain them.

Feng Zhu knew that Zhu Xu wanted to establish another sect in the East to counter European Christianity and stop their attempts to infiltrate and invade.

Listening to Zhu Youjian's words, he said: "My lord, no matter what, the hand of the Holy See cannot reach me, Daming. There is a department of theology in the Political Yuan, which is dedicated to studying these teachings of the European Church. What we have to do is to Complete the task assigned by the emperor, and we don't need to worry about the rest."

Zhu Youjian listened to Feng Zhu's vague meaning, and said without answering, "How's the negotiation with the Netherlands going?"

This time, it was Li Yizao who took the call and said: "My lord, the success is beyond imagination. Then Maynard not only wants to trade directly with me, Da Ming, but also hopes to cooperate with each other around the world. It depends on the situation. It is urgent. The father-in-law has already bid 1000 million taels of silver to order food, and will sell it to the Netherlands for fifty large and small warships, thousands of cannons, and countless other porcelains, tea, spices, etc. Next year alone, it is expected to give The treasury brings 2000 million silver in revenue!"

Zhu Youjian didn't care about other things, and he was very fancy about food, so he couldn't help but said happily: "This is at least 3000 million stones, good, good! By the way, what did that Frank say, and England, that Roman Empire and Germany? Did Osman reply?"

Feng Zhu looked at Zhu Youjian's excited expression, and said, "Your Majesty, don't be in a hurry, let the servant speak slowly. Frank is very interested in our fleet and hopes to buy it with 200 million silver, but he is not interested in the rest. The attitude of England is ambiguous and unreliable. The Roman Empire is even more so. They are still in the melee of divisions and have not seen the people we sent. The envoys from Ottoman did not go ashore at all. They were too violent and killed The habit of using it. Others are basically gone forever..."

The appearance of the Ming Fleet is quite abrupt. It is different from Spain's financial and declining national power. The Holy See is eager to preach in the East. Frank, England, etc. have nothing to do with Ming, and they have a bad relationship with Spain. Since the Ming Dynasty has formed an alliance with Spain, then They are their enemies indirectly, so naturally they don't like it.

As for the Roman Empire in Germany, the Ottoman Empire even ignored the Ming Dynasty, which was completely irrelevant.

Zhu Youjian was a little disappointed in his heart, but he immediately said excitedly: "The annual income of Guochao is only ten million shi, but now there are 3000 million shi. The court and the people can breathe a sigh of relief. This trip is really not in vain..."

Feng Zhu looked at Zhu Youjian with a smile and said nothing, these were just direct purchases, and other aspects of trade could bring tens of millions of taels of silver to the treasury.

What a terrible thing it is to spend 3000 million yuan every year and still have a surplus of tens of millions. This has exceeded the fiscal revenue of the Ming Dynasty over the years and is enough to feed the Ming court!

How far-sighted the emperor is, from the top of the house, from the top of the mountain!

Countless words of praise appeared in Feng Zhu's mind for a moment, and his eyes became more respectful and respectful.

Zhu Youjian was stunned suddenly, looked at Feng Zhu and said, "You mean we can go back?"

If other things didn't make sense, then their trip could be terminated when they reached Rome, and then they could start their journey back.

It's almost December now, he's been away from Beijing for almost two years, and he really misses his home and the flowers and plants of Daming.

Feng Zhu thought for a while, but didn't reply immediately.

According to the plan, they are going to go to all European countries, but in reality, there are huge risks hidden. If they go to England, they will set up an ambush. Maybe the fleet of the Ming Dynasty will be the second armada.

The Ottoman Empire and Russia are even more dangerous. Their minds are more southward, and they are synonymous with "violence" in Europe.

After doing this calculation, it seems that there is really no other need to continue to stay. As long as the trouble of the Holy See is solved, they can return to Beijing.

Li Yizao looked at the emotional expressions of the two, and reminded: "My lord, father-in-law, we still have a lot to do, we can't just go back in such a hurry."

Zhu Youjian knew that Li Yizao was walking around, collecting information on European culture, technology, military and other aspects.They want to compile a great book and submit it to the imperial court and the Qianqing Palace.

The significance of this book is grand from the very beginning!

Chapter 1219

Innocent X disappeared after seeing Zhu Youjian once, and everything was handed over to Maidarzini.

The dialogue between Maidarzini and Zhu Youjian fell into a dilemma. The Ming Dynasty insisted that the Holy See or God needed a spokesperson in the East, and even proposed that the Pope could be invited to Daming.

From the point of view of the Holy See, this is naturally absolutely unacceptable. It is impossible for there to be two messengers of God, and there are many alternatives, all of which were rejected by Zhu Youjian.

The Holy See has been quiet for two days and has no further contact with Zhu Youjian and others, and the people in the church have also maintained restrained respect for Zhu Youjian and others.

Fortunately, Zhu Youjian and others were not detained and could come and go freely. The trade negotiations with the Netherlands, Frank and other countries went very smoothly, and the number of goods exchanged was as high as hundreds, including spices, rice, etc. , the amount was as high as 3000 million taels of silver!

Zhu Youjian was naturally happy looking at these numbers, which meant that Ming Dynasty had overseas blood transfusions, and life would be much easier.