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The news of the fleet's defeat quickly spread throughout Europa like a gust of wind.

In order to alleviate his guilt, the Daming Navy turned into a science fiction + fantasy legend in the mouth of the defeated fleet.

The former "God's Whip" and the Tatar iron cavalry that had disappeared for not many years, instantly revived in their minds.

Europa's kings, who were secretly plotting against each other, are now terrified and start recruiting a large number of troops.

If he attacked the Daming Navy by himself, then according to the usual practice, the other party would definitely attack.

I have heard about the long-range and powerful artillery of the Daming Navy, and it would be a lie to say that I am not afraid of it.

Envoys from various countries frantically visited each other in Europa, and all the nobles were discussing Ming's counterattack in horror.

The Portuguese who had been to the border of Ming Dynasty stepped forward at this time, and through their limited information, everyone learned a little bit about the facts.

That empire is huge, even bigger than all of Europa combined!

He once defeated the Tatars who ravaged and swept across Europe. They have a culture that has been passed down for thousands of years...

Gunpowder and artillery were invented by them, but they spread to Europe through the Tatars.

They also invented paper, printing, and they had excellent craftsmen.

They have more people than all of Europa combined, and they have huge cities.

Even some cities have populations as high as tens of thousands.

Every time the kings heard a piece of news, they felt more despair.

For example, the Tatar remnant country that once let the European countries pay tribute was actually reprimanded by the envoys of that empire for not paying tribute.

Oh, God!This was something they didn't even dare to think about at the time.

"How crazy are we to try to attack and occupy such an empire!"

This is the question that haunts the hearts of all the kings of Europe, with remorse and despair scratching their hearts like a cat's claws.

It was also at this time that news came from the Holy See.

His Holiness the Pope sent envoys to contact the countries and invited the kings of the countries to come to the Holy See to discuss this matter.

This even includes the alliance of Venetian merchants and the country formed by mountain mercenaries.

On weekdays, at most a few powerful countries would send special envoys.

However, this time, all the kings set off silently to go to the Holy See in person.

No way, this is likely to involve life and death!

And in the Apostolic Palace of the Holy See, in the hall deep in the palace.

A group of cardinals, with the honorable pope crowned, was in a gloomy cloud.

Standing with his head held high in front of them was Heinrich who had returned to Europa from Yizhou.

The other sitting next to him was wearing a one-eyed blindfold with curly hair and beard.

A Europa man with a blue eye.

This man looked to be nearly fifty years old, and his one eye was full of hostility.

There is still a deep scar on his face, which can vaguely show the damage caused by the knife.

In this hall, he is the only one sitting with armor and sword.

And the armor on his body, the complicated family crest on it has silently explained his status.

"Heinrich! You need to know that everything you say...you need to be responsible!"

The wrinkles on the face of His Majesty the Pope sitting on the main seat slowly opened, his voice was hoarse but majestic.

The influence of the Holy See is weakening, and the nations no longer respect him as much as they used to.

This is an inevitable thing in the course of history, and the struggle between the king and the Holy See has never stopped.

But Heinrich and jackals are special existences.

"I swear on the honor of my family and my ancestors! I can speak on behalf of that Duke General."

With a solemn expression on his face, Heinrich said solemnly to the Pope.

"And as a believer of the Lord, I also want to use these facts to tell Your Majesty..."

"That empire is irresistible."

At this time, the one-eyed man smiled slightly.

Softly said: "However, we can cooperate."

"The Holy See can take advantage of this opportunity to expand its influence."

Seeing him pause, he said: "Those kings who provoked the Ming Empire should be terrified now."

When the Pope heard this, a wry smile appeared on his face.

In fact, why isn't he afraid? !

How many years have passed since the whip of God lashed Europa? !

Recalling the ravages of the Tatars, the losses suffered by the Holy See in those years.

From the bottom of his heart, the pope felt a little bit of panic.

Could it be that such years are coming again!

"Heinrich, go and rest."

As soon as the Pope waved his hand, a waiter led Heinrich out of the hall.

However, no one spoke in the hall.

Everyone looked at each other, as if they were waiting for something.

"Perhaps, we should contact 'investors'."

In the end, it was the one-eyed man who spoke first.

He glanced at these bishops and said in a low voice: "The current situation cannot be dealt with by ourselves alone."

"No! Can't find them!"

A cardinal stood up excitedly, growling in a low voice with red eyes.

"Those damn bastards, they're a bunch of vampires! They're demons!"

The rest of the cardinals had different expressions when they heard the name "investor".

But then fell into a low-pitched discussion, and several people even said that their faces were red.

"But even demons, we have to deal with them now."

The Pope, who was sitting on the throne, slowly opened his cloudy eyes.

As soon as he spoke, the discussion below stopped immediately.

"Your Majesty!!"

The cardinal stood up excitedly, but the pope glanced away...

He slumped back on the chair.

"Contact them! In my name..."

When the one-eyed man heard this, a trace of flush appeared on his face.

Europa is not big, although the traffic situation at this time is not as good as in later generations.

But within a month, kings from various countries arrived at the Holy See one after another.

Along with them came the important officials and generals around them.

There are even thousands of guards stationed outside the city.

The venue of the meeting was at Castel Gandolfo, more than 30 kilometers outside the Holy See.

Castel Gandolfo, named after the fortress of the Dukes of Gandolfo in the 12th century.

Many years ago, it was taken by the famous Roman Saveri family.

The Apostolic Cabinet of the Vatican purchased Fort Gandolfi from the Saveri family at the price of 15 scudus.

It was subsequently repaired and rebuilt into the current Castel Gandolfo, and became the Pope's summer residence.

And the location here is wide, which is also suitable for the followers of the kings of various countries to camp.

When the kings came, it was natural to hold a ball, hunt and socialize.

This time they were not in the mood to compete with each other, and everyone was testing each other's knowledge.

And consider how everyone should cooperate to overcome this difficulty.

They also knew that the pope must have come to them because of this matter.

It was also at this time that the true and false news between them was mixed together.

Not only did it not eliminate their fear, but it made them even more frightened and desperate.

Hundreds of thousands of armored and well-trained troops, equipped with muskets that can shoot farther than bows and arrows.

Armed with more powerful artillery than any on Europa today, they had huge ships of war.

Their battleships are still covered with iron armor, and even Europa's current artillery can't penetrate the armor covering these battleships...

8Chapter 17 Stormy Europa, Silent Investors

Castel Gandolfo, the Pope's summer residence.

Now many countries, big and small, in Europe, even the Duchy of Ross, who came from afar, have arrived together.

Seeing those kings blushing, Grand Duke Ross remained silent.

The pope, who sat on the top seat, also remained silent.

"We must unite! Otherwise, once the revenge of the Ming Empire strikes..."

"This is the trouble you caused! It was the anonymous attack on the fleet of the Ming Empire. Do you think we don't know?!"

"I'm sorry! I don't think Da Ming will go to identify who attacked him, they just need to judge that the person is from Europa."

"How many years have passed, and you have forgotten the iron hooves of the Tartars and the 'God's Whip'?!"

Unlike the gentleness at yesterday's reception, today everyone knew that a result had to be negotiated.

There is not much time left for them, and it has been a month since the fleet was defeated.

They must agree on how to cooperate as soon as possible, and then form a new joint fleet.

Then decide whether to send envoys to Ming Dynasty to try to negotiate.

The fleet originally sent to the New World has been withdrawn one after another.

Everyone knows that Europa mainland is now their foundation.

"Contact the Ottomans! If they can resist Daming, we will have a lot easier!"

"Idiot! The Ottomans knew about Da Ming a long time ago, and they even knew about Da Ming's situation earlier than us!"

"Do you think the Ottomans will stand on our side and offend a huge empire?!"

Even in union, all kings have their own interests.

Isn't that the case with Europa in later generations? !

They barely made up a union, but eventually they began to argue endlessly because of their respective interests.

There is still a huge gap between the alliance with the real political system.

"Okay! I asked you to come here today, not to quarrel."

Finally, the pope, who was sitting in the first place, finally spoke.

The noisy kings were all silent.

They all knew that a single individual was powerless against Daming.

But together, how to protect their own interests has become the most important node.