Wanli Xinming

Chapter 302 Communication

As expected in the temple calculations before the envoy, Xu Guangqi released the news of free cowpox technology at an appropriate opportunity, blowing quickly across Europe like a gust of wind.Within half a month of the King's Hall speech, Istanbul and London had received the same news that Sirius would provide the cowpox technology to Europe for free.

Because of the eradication of smallpox, people in later generations don't know much about the smallpox virus.In fact, the most terrifying virus in human history is none other than smallpox.In the 21st century of the original time and space, scientists estimated that since the spread of the smallpox virus, almost 5 million people have died of it, which is more than twice that of No.2 malaria.

The smallpox virus can survive in nature for six months without a host and is spread through the air. Its strong infectivity and high mortality rate of one quarter make it worthy of the title of the king of viruses.

It accompanies human history, changes the rise and fall of the power of various human races, and affects the political process—at the time when Zhu Yijun vigorously promoted vaccinia, the smallpox virus and other infectious diseases brought to the Americas by the colonists were raging. Intervention, the Indian population of nearly 1000 million people will be reduced to less than [-] million.

After King Felipe II thanked Zhu Yijun and the delegation for their generosity, he naturally used the virus to test Seris' views on the colony, and asked directly: "Emperor Seris intends to introduce the method of preventing smallpox to Africa and other countries. America?"

Xu Guangqi knew that the biggest test had come, and after a sigh in his heart, he immediately replied: "Of course, my emperor's benevolence has been universal, and believes that the prevention and treatment of diseases is a problem that human beings need to face together, and he will not choose to die because of interests. save."

Felipe II's beard was not thick, and Xu Guangqi could easily see his expression: the Iberian communists were not happy.

He pinched the yellow goatee under his jaw and sneered: "It seems that Seris intends to participate in the division of the world."

"I remind you that the Pope's Meridian has demarcated the sphere of influence of the Empire, and because I am also the King of Portugal. If Sirius wants to participate, the admiral and brave soldiers may not agree! Unless, His Majesty Emperor Sirius In exchange for this power with major interests. For example, the manufacturing technology of porcelain."

Before Xu Guangqi's envoy, he had long held on to the ambition and determination to "open up the remote barbarians, connect the territorial regions, make great achievements in the world, and build the peace of all things". Zhu Yijun also taught him the situation in Europe at this time in his memory—— Therefore, although Xu Guangqi was young, Felipe II could not frighten him.

Hearing this, he smiled and said: "Your Majesty, since the Three Emperors of China came down, its history is more than 800 years. It has been 6000 years since the ancestors and dragons ruled the world, abolished feudalism and took over the prefectures and counties. Passed to my dynasty and my emperor, the current population is [-] million, twice that of the whole of Europe."

"The land that my emperor now rules is [-] miles from east to west, and [-] miles from north to south. There are also hundreds of vassals who pay tribute to the country. Hundreds of tribes and hundreds of millions of people regard my emperor as a loving father; there are thousands of large ships and millions of troops. My emperor is like an arm and a finger."

"China's spare power is enough to dominate the world and divide the world. Although the Iberian Confederation is a big country, it has not yet occupied one-fifth of Europe; Britain, France, and even the Netherlands are small countries enough to compete; Spain is not enough to compete with China. A fraction; the wealth is less than one percent of China's, and the military power is even lower than China's - I don't know where your Majesty's confidence to rule the earth with the power of one country comes from?"

Talking about mouth guns, the Chinese have never lost anyone since Zhang Yi and Su Qin traveled around the world.With the translation of these words, Felipe II's face became darker and darker, and his fingers squeezed the gem-encrusted scepter - he wanted to use the big stick to aim at Xu Guangqi's forehead.

The deputy envoy Wang Jiaping, who accompanied Xu Guangqi, also had a specific division of labor - the envoy could not fall into the country's prestige, and the deputy envoy had to relax his cheeks in time after saying the hard words, otherwise it would be bad to suffer the immediate loss.

Therefore, before waiting for Felipe II to speak, Wang Jiaping continued Xu Guangqi and said: "But my emperor is convinced that peace and trade can benefit the people of the world. On this point, my emperor hopes to find a place to seek common ground while reserving differences with His Majesty."

How could Felipe II, who was so satisfied after the unification of Portugal, listened, he suddenly got up from the throne and said: "Your Excellency Count, what you said to me just now - I will regard it as Seris to Iberia. direct threat. If Sirius intends to take part in the colony fight, then let's use the navy to talk!"

After saying this, Felipe looked at Xu Guangqi contemptuously, and sneered: "Young gentleman, you don't have to use big words to deceive the wise king. It is true that China is the largest country in the world, and it is a country rich in products. Yes, but most of the people are poor because there are too many people."

"I suggest that you have time to read "Journey to Southern China", which was written by Martin Rada and Mr. Geronimo nine years ago. They entered southern China 20 years ago and lived there for a while."

"I'll give you a recap of China as they see it: it's a mysterious country, but when you get a chance to lift her veil, you'll find horrific depravity and weakness; the army is unbelievably large, and the artillery is utterly inferior When the soldiers drill, there is no formation, they are crowded together in groups; they are as cowardly and incompetent as the natives, and the Japanese and Filipinos are much braver than them-a fleet of 2 people gathered from the Philippines is enough to conquer China!"

Similarly, Felipe II's contempt also made Xu Guangqi flush with anger.When he was angry, he was also secretly frightened - Xiyi had already entered China for investigation in the last years of Jiajing, but the Ming Dynasty did not know anything about it: if the emperor did not reform the law, he would die forever. !

If Xu Guangqi was in the court in the fifth year of Wanli now, he would definitely be able to spray Lu Shusheng and other conservatives with spittle stars!
At this time, it is absolutely impossible to lose face. After listening to the translation, Xu Guangqi retorted with a smile: "Your Majesty, you don't have to use the old account book to calculate the new account - the emperor's enthronement and reform, the reform of the country's government, China is long gone. China of yesteryear! Your Luzon governor should give you the latest information instead of fooling you with old missionary documents."

"In the second year after my emperor ascended the throne, he expanded the territory of the northeastern part of our country by [-] miles; five years ago, China defeated Burma lightly in a war and killed its king - this is a country that the Portuguese did not dare to attack. I can I will report to you the latest progress: before the envoy, my emperor has completely and completely subdued Mongolia, eliminating the threat to the north of the empire."

Felipe's mouth twitched, because Luo Wanhua had already expressed his dissatisfaction with Spain at the beginning of Governor Burma - Felipe hadn't won Lisbon at that time - so he always paid attention to the situation in Asia.

Of course he knew that China at this time was not what it used to be.The emperor of Seris was very talented, and the country was prosperous through reform. With the success of the pilgrimage of the Roman embassy, ​​the news was sent back to Europe in large quantities. The leaders of the European countries only overestimated the strength of Ming.

How could a poor and weak country suddenly become an Asian hegemon in just over ten years?Felipe II has been thinking about this recently.Today's meeting with Xu Guangqi made the answer in his mind clearer: China is no longer a feudal system, so the emperor can concentrate on economic and military development - as long as he has this political determination.

Regrettably, in terms of political system, Europe is now more than 600 years behind China, and the autocracy and centralization of royal power are things after the Renaissance. Albert.

Felipe II, of course, also has this heart.But let alone a divided Europe, in the case of the Iberian Confederation at this time, in order to centralize power, he spent more than ten hours a day on official business, but he did not dare to cut the vassal.Especially in the newly annexed Portugal, although the nobles respect him as the master, Felipe II can only be divided into half with the nobles' parliament in terms of political power, and there is no room for a single word.

parliament!Bullshit noble council!The local self-governing council is a pile of shit!Felipe II looked at Xu Guangqi who was talking eloquently, and envied the emperor of Seris in his heart. The local officials were completely appointed by the emperor, all the troops were only loyal to the king, the nobles only had salaries and no fiefs, and they were politically better than the civil servants. It is even more in a weak position. If Spain can do this, my army would have unified the whole world long ago!

Felipe II had no intention of arguing with Xu Guangqi for some cheap words. After all, the two countries were too far apart. It is impossible for Spain to transfer the Armada to Asia for a decisive battle with the Ming Navy, and vice versa.

After the two expressed to each other that they and the country behind them were not easy to mess with, under the gentle cheeks of the ministers beside Felipe and Wang Jiaping, the topic of the audience slowly turned to the right track: Daming’s relationship with Luzon, the Spice Islands and The question of the status of these crucial Habsburg colonies in Goa.

This is the biggest diplomatic issue facing the two countries, and the imperial court was prepared for it.Of course, Xu Guangqi had to express China's attitude according to the emperor's wishes:

"Your Majesty, Luzon, Mandala and Johor are all vassals of the Ming Dynasty. My emperor is not willing to fight against Spain in Central Continent, but our two countries must reach an agreement on this issue."

Felipe II's face was very long, and it was as black as ink at this time. He raised his eyebrows twice and asked coldly, "I want to hear what the emperor of your country thinks first."

Xu Guangqi took a deep breath, exhaled and said, "My emperor means that Daming can allow the Spanish Empire to keep the Goa colony, and the control of Luzon, the Spice Islands, including Manlaga must be handed over to China."

"China has no intention of interfering with previous trade exchanges and the trade route between Goa-Muragas-Lisbon."

Resisting the anger in his heart, Felipe II asked, "What will Spain get after ceding control?"

Xu Guangqi glanced at his face, and knew in his heart that Felipe II had not been angered by the previous talk, but the negotiation at this time completely angered him.But as an envoy, you must fully express the emperor's will:
"You will gain the friendship of His Majesty the Emperor, and Spain can establish direct trade links with the Ming Dynasty. My Emperor can also issue a charter - Spanish merchant ships will be exempt from tax when they pass through the full time."

　At the end of the month, Lao Mo has three thousand-word chapters in a row, asking for a monthly ticket for encouragement.

　　
　
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