The Head of the Ming Dynasty Spared His Life

"Whoever can control the sea power will control the world, and whoever can rule the ocean will lead the world trend for the next 500 years!"

Elizabeth chewed Yan Song's words repeatedly, and the light of wisdom flashed in her beautiful sea blue eyes.

"That's great! That's great!"

Elizabeth felt that she couldn't extricate herself, and she was talking to a soul who had insight into the world and was 500 years ahead of the world.

Elizabeth couldn't help laughing: "How can I be like those aristocratic ladies who have nothing to do all day long and pursue Shakespeare, because of a man's book, I am fascinated?"

She calmed down and decided to communicate directly with the author of the book.

She wants to contact Yan Song.

Because, although [Sea Power Theory] is like a lighthouse, showing her the future path of the British Empire, her current position is still quite far from the lighthouse, and the road in it is still dark.

Specifically, she needed detailed instructions on how to deal with the Spaniards.

Although Elizabeth didn't believe that a chief minister of Ming Dynasty could be so wise, he even knew the weakness of Spain and the way to defeat the empire.But in [Theory of Sea Power], her familiarity with world geography, politics, and history made her believe that Yan Song knows everything.

She opened the scented blue letterhead, and wrote the first letter to Yan Song on it smoothly with a quill pen.

"Yan Song, the wise Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty, I write this letter to you with great reverence and a very presumptuous mood. I want to pay you the highest respect. Your masterpiece [Sea Power Theory] was written when I was most distressed. , has illuminated the way forward for me and England. But now I am not the Queen of England and Ireland, but as a loyal reader of yours, I ask you a question. If you are the King of England, facing the mighty Spanish Armada, How would you respond? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.”

Looking at the smooth and rounded English on it (an English writing style very popular in the Tudor Dynasty), Elizabeth put away the letter paper with satisfaction and stamped it with the seal of the Queen of England. After thinking about it, she pondered.

Because she was not at ease, handing over such an important letter casually to a captain... Most of those captains were illiterate warriors who knew nothing about politics and could easily cause misunderstandings.Besides, they may not be able to meet Yan Song, who is the chief assistant of Ming Dynasty, smoothly.

The identity of the envoy carrying the letter must be noble, and he must be proficient in communication skills. It is best to be able to find out the customs of Daming, and record the affairs of Daming one by one with superb literary style.

Who is suitable?

Suddenly, a figure, like a flash of lightning, pierced Elizabeth's mind.

right!This person will definitely do it!

Elizabeth stood up in satisfaction, and said to the waiter beside her, "Quickly call Shakespeare into the palace!"

Shakespeare, whose full name is William Shakespeare, is the most outstanding dramatist in the history of English literature, the most important and greatest writer of the European Renaissance, and one of the most outstanding writers in the world.

Shakespeare was also the most famous writer in the 16th century, and he was working as a playwright, actor and poet in the King's Troupe at this time.Elizabeth herself also loves literature very much, appreciates Shakespeare very much, and often talks about literature and drama with him.

(Shakespeare lived in an era later than Jiajing. Due to the needs of the plot, he was born 20 years earlier in this book, and he is already a little famous at this time.)

3.7

An hour later, a handsome young man hurried into Buckingham Palace with a roll of new scripts, and was led directly into Elizabeth's room.

Elizabeth received him, and the first sentence was: "Shakespeare, I don't want to read your new play. I want to entrust you with an important diplomatic mission!"

Shakespeare's handsome face was full of confusion, and his eyes widened in surprise: "Diplomatic mission? Your Majesty, but you know, I, Shakespeare, am a dramatist and don't know anything about diplomacy!"

"I don't need someone who understands diplomacy. Because this mission is to ask the teacher for advice as a student. It is not a diplomatic relationship between the two countries." Elizabeth smiled slightly: "Besides, this mission is directly related to our country's national destiny!"

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Chapter 575 A black man with a confused face [4]

For young people, nothing can arouse their patriotic enthusiasm like this kind of national fortune.Even Shakespeare, the great writer who will influence the world for 500 years in the future, is no exception.

Shakespeare's head became hot, and a rush of blood rushed to his head, and he said loudly: "My queen, please order. Shakespeare is willing to go through fire and water for you, and even go to hell!"

Elizabeth chuckled, and said, "I don't want my most admired poet and great writer to go to hell. On the contrary, I want you to go to a beautiful place."

"Where?" Shakespeare's curiosity was completely aroused by Elizabeth.

"The book you admire the most is Marco Polo's [Oriental Journey]." Elizabeth said lightly: "I remember it right?"

Shakespeare nodded, eyes full of longing and said: "Yes. How I long to be like Marco Polo, to see with my own eyes the super country in East Asia that he described, which is full of silk and gold."

"Right now, there is such a 15 chance." Elizabeth looked at the great writer calmly.

Young people, after all, too young!

Shakespeare didn't know that he had been tricked by the cunning Elizabeth. He thought that a great opportunity had appeared in front of him, and said in a trembling voice:

"What? Your Majesty? Is this true? Can I go to Daming?"

"Yes!" Elizabeth said happily, "I happen to have an important mission related to the fate of the United Kingdom, and I want to entrust it to you!"

"I am willing!" Shakespeare knelt down on one knee excitedly: "For the Queen! For England!"

"I want you, as my personal envoy, to deliver this letter to Daming's chief assistant, Yan Song, and find a way to make friends with Yan Song as much as possible." Elizabeth ordered: "I hope to get Yan Song's answer in as much detail as possible. , about how we should deal with the Spanish Armada."

Shakespeare immediately understood what Queen Elizabeth meant: "This Prime Minister of Ming Dynasty is very proficient in naval warfare?"

"It's better than this!" Elizabeth said obsessively: "He is really the greatest wise man of our time! I hope you can learn some of the most advanced ideas from him as a student, as well as his works, bring Go back to the UK. We in the UK must learn and grow as soon as possible!"

Shakespeare was infected by Elizabeth's determination to work hard, and said loudly: "I am willing to serve you! My queen. I must be a humble student and absorb Yan Song's thoughts. However, there is still a small problem."

Shakespeare smiled wryly and spread his hands, "It's thousands of miles away by ocean, how can I get to Daming?"

Elizabeth sighed too.

The two looked at each other and smiled wryly.

It turned out that at this time, Britain was not yet the empire on which the sun never sets in the future, and its sailing power was limited, so it could not compete with Spain and Portugal.

Not to mention that if the UK sends an official warship to escort Shakespeare to China, if the route is not familiar with whether you can find it, even if you can go there, you will probably encounter Spanish and Portuguese fleets on the road.You must know that at this time the world's oceans belong to Spain and Portugal, and all the ports along the coast also belong to Portugal.At this time, the two teeth have merged, and their kings are Philip II, the sworn enemy of Britain.