The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

Seeing Long Qing showing a very embarrassed expression.Both Richard and Joanna were very nervous.This time the two of them were on the orders of Philip II.As an envoy to Daming.Originally in the eyes of the two of them.This is not a very important thing.After all, Portugal has already begun preparations for the war.It can be said that the army boarding and landing in India is just around the corner.And now in Portugal.Whether it is a noble bureaucrat with status.Or the common people.All of them are very supportive of this troop dispatch plan.

But.After entering the territory of Ming Dynasty.The two got to know each other a lot.But it has greatly changed the original idea in my heart.Richard as a diplomat.What they are concerned about is naturally the form of the Ming Empire in terms of people's livelihood and national strength.Just what he sees.Is a rich and powerful empire.It's just that what he saw was only the area in the south of the Yangtze River.He had never been to other places in the Ming Dynasty, and he had never seen poverty at all.In his opinion.Jiangnan represented the entire empire of the Ming Dynasty.And other places in the Ming Dynasty were exactly the same as Jiangnan.

And Joanna as a soldier.It is natural to observe this country from the combat effectiveness of the army.And the army she sees is what she sees.An invincible, invincible, and invincible army.It's just that what she saw was only the Qi family army led by Qi Jiguang.This can only be regarded as the most powerful army in the history of the Ming Dynasty.She never had the chance to meet the troops in other parts of Ming Dynasty.Especially the existing army in Jiangnan.In her opinion.All the troops of the Ming Dynasty existed like Qi's army.

In fact, it is no wonder that these two people are short-sighted or ignorant.to blame.It can only be blamed on this day and age.Communication is not developed in this era.The transmission of inquiries is also extremely slow.And for these two Europeans.The countries they influence are like those in Europe.in Europe.Compared with the Ming Dynasty, France, which has a relatively large territory, is also small and small.in France.Although there are regional differences.For example, a royal capital like Paris will always be much richer than some other rural places.But because of geographical reasons.In fact, the difference is not too much.The same goes for the military.The army in the royal capital will always be stronger than the local army.But the strength gap is not too big to catch up.

What's more.When two people know.Jiangnan was not the capital of the Ming Dynasty.And the Qi family army led by Qi Jiguang was not the time when the elite soldiers guarding the Ming capital were strong.The two of them had such an idea.This kind of result that Zhang Fan and others did not create too deliberately.make them feel.The Ming Dynasty was simply too powerful.This kind of strength is definitely not something their little Portugal can compete with.Even they feel it.Even now.Most of the countries with relatively strong military strength in Europe have united.They may not be Daming's opponents.Although their compatriots have been here long ago.But the Eastern Continent still reveals a mysterious atmosphere.It really made them feel powerless to fight from the bottom of their hearts.

But the two had no choice.Portugal is also very difficult now.It's not that the people's lives are no longer sustainable.It's just because the prelude to the age of great voyages has already been pulled up.And the boundless enthusiasm of the businessmen makes them dare to take any risks.therefore.Domestic pressure is very great.

Plus now.The Mediterranean sea route is occupied by other countries.Spain and Portugal had to open up new shipping routes.Portugal chose the East.And Spain went to the West.now.Spain has discovered the American continent.And the plundering there has already begun.Original Mayan and Inca civilizations.As a result, it suffered a devastating disaster.And the Spaniards who were the perpetrators also benefited greatly from it.

As two very close countries.between Portugal and Spain.Both are related.There is competition again.It is impossible for the Portuguese to just sit back and watch their neighbors grow up so easily and without resistance.But if you want to use force against it.The Portuguese are not so stupid yet.Tech development is almost even in both countries.And more importantly.There are more Spanish than Portuguese.

so.When both Richard and Joanna were looking at the object they were about to invade.After India's neighboring country, the Ming Dynasty, had such a "knowledge".The mood suddenly became tense.

At this time, above the Huangji Hall.The atmosphere seemed a little weird.After Long Qing heard the words of the two Francophones.Immediately put on such a very embarrassed face.And because before.The ministers have already discussed it.So at the moment.The ministers below also looked at the two with ugly faces.Shows extreme malice.

only.In fact, their hearts had already begun to laugh out loud.They all felt that these two Francines were really easy to deceive.Speaking up.If they don't know how to send troops to attack India directly.Even after hearing the news.Long Qing and a group of civil and military ministers would never say anything about it.But since they are here.This is simply to take the initiative to come over and give gifts.There is no reason not to accept this.

Seeing Long Qing's embarrassed face.Both Richard and Joanna were very nervous.But it's only about tension.After all, Long Qing's current appearance was embarrassing.rather than anger.This incidates that.There are still conditions that can be negotiated.It's just that the two of them faced such a rich and vast empire.I really don't know.What conditions should be used as a bargaining chip to negotiate with them.

"His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty." After a while.Richard spoke up. "I don't know what kind of relationship is between your country and that India."

The Ming Dynasty people present listened to his words.Although the expression on the face has not changed.But everyone wanted to roll their eyes at him in their hearts.What is the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and the land in India?That place has been around since ancient times.have not been unified.All are tribes one by one scattered over that land.With a place that has never been united.How could the Central Plains Dynasty have anything to do with it.

But they don't know about this.And the Ming people present would never tell them.

But since people asked that.You have to give people an explanation.After much deliberation.The only thing that everyone can think of is.In the previous dynasties that ruled the Central Plains.Take the previous Yuan Dynasty as an example.There have been some battles there.But it's useless to say this kind of thing.

No one came out to speak for a long time.This also made Richard and Joanna feel a little weird.

"You two. Our country has a long history with that place. It can be said that it has a long history." The critical moment.It was Zhang Fan who stood up and spoke.But as soon as he said it.Ming people present.Whether it is the emperor Longqing or the following civil and military ministers.All looked at him curiously.I don't even know where he got this point of view from.

Richard and Joanna, on the other hand, looked suspicious.Waiting for Zhang Fan's answer.

"Ahem..." Zhang Fan cleared his throat.Open your mouth and say. "Perhaps you don't know that. You call that land India. We call it Tianzhu.

"More than 500 years ago, monks from Tianzhu came to our land in the Central Plains. They taught Buddhism and established temples, which are what you call churches. Since then, there have been Buddhism. And now. Buddhism has been deeply rooted in my Ming Dynasty. There are countless believers.

"It's not just that. More than 800 years ago. At that time, a dynasty called 'Tang' ruled my Central Plains. At that time. There was a monk named Xuanzang. From Chang'an City. Walked on foot. Trekked one hundred and eight thousand For the rest of my life, I went to Tianzhu. I only went there to seek the Buddhist scriptures. When I came back, I spread the Dharma.

"Nowadays, Buddhism has become widespread in our Ming Dynasty. There are countless monks. And these monks have different feelings for the place of Tianzhu. So..."

"Your Earl means that this matter involves religion. Is that so?" Richard said.

"Exactly." Zhang Fan nodded.Said.

Those present who heard Zhang Fan's words.Including people like Xu Jie and Li Chunfang.They all looked at Zhang Fan with a very surprised look.As if now.They were the ones who really knew Zhang Fan.I really didn't expect it.Zhang Fan would actually involve this kind of thing in this.It's really... It's really speechless.

For Europeans.Something like religion has become a part of their lives.No.Than live to survive.Religious belief seems to have a more important position in their appearance.in Europe.for thousands of years.The wars and bloodshed caused by religious issues are simply too numerous to count.up to now.The status of the Holy See in Europe is even more prosperous.Authority cannot be violated by others.in European countries.Even the king of a country succeeds to the throne.Without the consent of the Vatican and the coronation of the Pope himself.Its status will be difficult to be recognized by the people and leaders of other countries.It can be seen the importance of religion in the minds of Europeans.

But in Daming.Although for the Central Plains.Religion has always been used by emperors as a ruling tool.But its status in the Central Plains cannot be ignored.Be it Buddhism or Taoism.It has a very high status in the Central Plains.Now things have involved Buddhism.But for the Ming Dynasty.Buddhism also has a special status.

Although I don't know what kind of status religious issues have in the hearts of people in the Ming Dynasty.But after Richard and Joanna heard what Zhang Fan said.A sense of despair gradually emerged in my heart.