Nanming: I can build wonders

Chapter 76 Maria's Strategy
Maria knew very well that it was not that simple for Spain to defeat Ming Zheng in the east, and it needed new allies.

Traditional allies are no longer enough to contend with Ming Zheng, and the Netherlands, which is also under the threat of Zheng Kezang, is a better choice.

"Unite with the Dutch?" Minister of the Interior Fernance and the new Governor of Luzon Gabriel de Cruzia Leghi Ariola looked at each other in dismay.

The two of them have never had such an idea.

The relationship between Spain and the Netherlands is not very good.

In the past, Spain was the suzerain of the Netherlands, but the Spanish king's excessive taxation angered the Dutch.

The two countries fought a fierce war, which lasted 1568 years from 1648 to 80.

Countless Dutchmen died in that war.

There is even more indissoluble hatred between the two countries.

It is simply impossible for Spain and the Netherlands to unite to deal with Ming Zheng now!
Even if the Spaniards agree, will the Dutch agree?

"Your Excellency the Regent, are you sure you are not joking? How can we unite with the Dutch? Besides, with the strength of Spain, it is enough to eliminate those Chinese! There is no need for us to unite with the Dutch!" Minister Fernance shook his head.

He did not agree with the proposal of Prince Regent Maria. In his opinion, this was simply nonsense.

"Fernans, I have a detailed document on the Battle of Manila. After you read it, you will know that it is very necessary to unite with the Dutch." Maria handed a document to Fernando, the Secretary of the Interior. s.

Admiral Fernance began to read carefully, but the more he looked at it, the more ugly his face became.

After reading it, he handed the information to Governor Gabriel de Curuccia Leghi Ariola, and said, "His Royal Highness, is this all true? How could this group of Chinese people be so strong?" , they are clearly being bullied by the Tatars at will in the land of the East."

"I assure God, this information is absolutely true and effective. Those Chinese people have mastered unrivaled new weapons. Their army is very strong. It is very difficult to defeat the group of Easterners by simply relying on the Spanish army to transport the expedition. !” said Maria.

"Damn it! Those vicious thieves actually have such powerful weapons!" Admiral Fernance said bitterly.

Originally, he thought that he could send the army to Luzon by virtue of the strong strength of the Spanish fleet, so he could sit back and relax.

But now it seems that everything is too simple for him.

"Fernans, the Netherlands also belongs to the Western world. Ming Zheng's rise poses a great threat to the Dutch East India Company. Let you handle the matter of uniting with the Dutch." Maria asked, looking at the Minister of the Interior. .

The Secretary of the Interior, Fernando, and Governor Gabriel de Curuzialegui Arriola thought for a while, and finally, both nodded.

They also realized that with the strength of the Spanish Expeditionary Force alone, they might not be able to defeat the Ming Zheng Guards.

And Maria, the regent queen mother of Spain, wanted the result of retaking Luzon, and she would not care about the process.

As long as they can regain Luzon, then they have completed their mission and are the heroes of the Kingdom of Spain!

"Your Excellency the Regent, I will try my best. The Dutch also hate those Chinese people very much. I think there is hope for cooperation. You can send Governor Gabriel directly to the city of Batavia to unite with the Dutch Governor." Minister of the Interior full of confidence.

"Your Excellency the Regent, I am going to go to Batavia right now. We can discuss the specific joint plan at that time!" said the new Governor of Luzon.

Maria felt that something was wrong. It would take at least half a year to travel from Europe to Batavia, which was really too long. After half a year, Mingzheng didn't even know what the development had become.

It's a pity that the Suez Canal has not yet opened in this era, otherwise, it would only take three to four months.

"It's better for you two to go to Amsterdam to discuss the alliance with the despicable Dutch king. Batavia is too far away." Maria ordered.

Next, Minister of the Interior Fernance and Governor Gabriel immediately rushed to Amsterdam to inform King Hendrik Casimir II of Queen Mother Maria's proposal.

Jointly discuss the formation of an alliance between Spain and the Netherlands to deal with Zheng Kezang together!

Spain and the Netherlands are separated by a French, very close.

Therefore, it only took half a month for the two of them to meet King Hendrik Casimir II of the Netherlands.

When they conveyed the Queen Mother Maria's plan to Hendrick Casimir II, he was completely stunned, as if he did not expect that the mighty Spaniard would propose such a plan.

The news of the Spaniard's defeat in Luzon was also known to the Dutch.

Originally, he wanted the Spaniards and Ming Zheng to fight to the death, and then the Dutch East India Company followed behind to pick up the bargain.

Hendrik Casimir II told them he needed to think about it.

After sending them away, he immediately sent someone to find the chief minister of the think tank, De Boer
"De Boer, do you think we should ally with the Spaniards?" asked Hendrik Casimir II.

De Boer was a little conflicted. As a native Dutch lowlander, he had never had a good impression of the Spaniards.

The 80-year Dutch War of Independence caused heavy losses and a sharp drop in population.

The Netherlands now has only about 200 million people, which is only one-sixth of Spain's.

If he wants to unite with Spain, he will be emotionally difficult to accept.

However, he is even more aware that with the current strength of the Dutch East India Company, it is simply impossible to compete with Ming Zheng.

What's more, the Dutch have already suffered a big loss in Yizhou Island. If Mingzheng seeks Batavia, they will also be in danger.

Moreover, the distance between the two places is too far. If Mingzheng attacks Batavia and they want to support Batavia, it will take half a year for the reinforcements to arrive.

If we can unite with the Spaniards to deal with Zheng Kezang, it is undoubtedly the best choice at present!

"Your Excellency the Consul, everything is up to you to decide!" De Boer said.

"Mr. De Boer, I need your opinion." Hendrick Casimir II asked.

"Your Excellency the Consul, although Spain is powerful, to be honest, I am not optimistic about them, because I heard that the Chinese have a terrible weapon in their hands." De Boer said.

"If we unite with the Spaniards, is it possible to defeat them?" asked Hendrik Casimir II.

"At present, only West-Holland United can hope to defeat Ming Zheng in Asia." De Boer said pertinently.

"Okay, I agree with the Spaniard's joint plan." Hendrik Casimir II mused.

(End of this chapter)