Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 177 The Italian Prince who came to your doorstep

Zhu Yuanzhang called on the world to send invitations to surrounding countries, but he did not send them to Japan.

Because the northern and southern dynasties of the Japanese country were still at odds at this time, Zhu Di led the army to station in Shijian Mountain and was also looking for opportunities to capture the entire Japanese country in one fell swoop.

It can be said that the current Japanese country is no longer a complete country in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, and may become a Ming territory at any time.

Except for Japan, Zhu Yuanzhang sent people to send invitations to almost all the countries named No. [-], no matter how big or small.

The kings of most countries also showed great respect to Ming Dynasty, a powerful country in the Central Plains. They either sent envoys or asked their heirs to come in person to participate in the Ming Dynasty's crown prince enthronement ceremony and military parade.

The prince of the Kingdom of Sardinia is one of them.

Sardinia is the name of people during the Ming Dynasty and before.

In later generations, people called this European country Italy.

Prince Alfonso Frederic Amar Mode of Sardinia, in accordance with the order of his father, and after receiving the invitation of the Ming Dynasty, traveled across the ocean to the Ming Dynasty.

The distance to Sardinia is much further than that of neighboring countries such as Goryeo. Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode was also one of the last envoys to reach the Ming Dynasty.

At first, Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode did not understand the order from his father to go to the Ming Dynasty to attend the crown prince's coronation ceremony.

Because the Italian Peninsula was also in the middle of a war at this time, and the strength of the Kingdom of Sardinia was at a mid-to-low level on the Italian Peninsula.

This caused the Kingdom of Sardinia to be at a disadvantage in the European war situation. It was caught in the cracks of other powerful countries. It was extremely difficult and could only struggle for a slim chance of survival.

Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode believes that at this time, Europe is at war and the Kingdom of Sardinia is already weak. It should not care about the Ming Dynasty's crown prince ascending the throne, but should stay in his own country and protect himself. people.

But his father told him that this might be an opportunity for Sardinia!
  Even though Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode was the prince of the Kingdom of Sardinia, he was only a person after all. Staying in Sardinia would be difficult to change the war situation in Europe at this time.

But the Ming Dynasty overthrew the tyrannical Yuan Dynasty, and it must be powerful. This time the Ming Dynasty called on all countries to participate in the ceremony, and Alfonso Frederic Amar Mod could find an opportunity to seek help from the Ming Dynasty.

Even if there is a price to pay, as long as Ming Dynasty is willing to help, Sardinia's difficult situation at this time will be completely reversed.

Prince Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode initially did not believe the King of Sardinia's claims.

Although he has never been to the Ming Dynasty and does not know much about the Ming Dynasty, he also knows that the distance between the Ming Dynasty and their Kingdom of Sardinia is very far.

No matter how powerful the Ming Dynasty was, how strong could it be?

Could it be possible to send a large army to sea and cross the ocean to help their Kingdom of Sardinia?

Did Ming Dynasty have so many armies?
  Does Ming Dynasty have such strong strength?
  Europe is different from the Central Plains of Asia. They have never experienced unification. Until now, they are still in a situation where there are many small countries and endless wars.

Most of the countries in Europe are small countries like the Kingdom of Sardinia. They are just divided into territorial size and national strength, which are similar to the Warring States Period in the Central Plains.

But even the most powerful country in Europe at this time is completely incomparable with the Ming Dynasty.

Based on Alfonso Frederic Amar Mod's knowledge, it was simply difficult for him to imagine the vast Ming Dynasty's vast land, tens of millions of people, and the powerful Ming Dynasty army and navy.

So Alfonso Frederic Amar Mod expressed doubts about this and felt that going to Ming Dynasty would be of no use.

However, the King of Sardinia insisted again and again. Although he was unwilling in his heart, he could only bring tribute gifts and a group of people to the Ming Dynasty.

But when he arrived at the port and came all the way to Yingtian Mansion, he was completely shocked by the Ming Dynasty in front of him!
  The majestic capital city can be seen as far as the eye can see, and its area is comparable to their small country territory!

At the gate of Yingtian City, he saw crowds of people coming and going. It was better outside the city, but inside the city it was absolutely crowded and crowded! There are symbols of prosperity everywhere!
  The land of the Ming Dynasty was so vast, and there could be so many people in one city, which made Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode unbelievable!
  Even if it is the most powerful and populous country in Europe, and its territory is far smaller than that of the Ming Dynasty, it is impossible to have such a dense distribution of people in its capital!
  Today's Europe is divided into pieces, and it has not yet reached the Age of Discovery. All countries have declining populations and weak national strength.

Nowadays, with a superpower like the Ming Dynasty, Alfonso Fred Amal Mod even feels that there is no need for his own country and the small countries in Europe to exist...

This is completely a heaven and an earth!
  Ming Dynasty is the real country! Not only does it have a vast territory, but it also has a large population...

Alfonso Fred Amal Mod stood at the gate of Yingtian City for a long time.

Finally, he swallowed, suppressed the shock in his heart, and led the followers behind him towards the city gate.

Two teams of guards stood at the door, checking people entering and leaving the city one by one.

Due to the arrival of many foreign envoys during this period, the intensity of interrogations at the city gate increased a lot, and staff from Honglu Temple were arranged to assist.

The guard at the door saw Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode coming this way. He knew from his face that he was another envoy from abroad, so he called the staff of Honglu Temple.

Alfonso Frederic Amar Mode presented the invitation letter and documents from his country, and the personnel of Honglu Temple were registered.

Several guards on the side were talking loudly,

"The ceremony for His Majesty's Majesty's enthronement ceremony is really big. So many foreigners are here. I have never seen so many strange-looking foreigners in my life."

"That's right, our Ming Dynasty is getting better and better now. Not only does it have high-yield food, but it also has powerful artillery. Let them come here to give them face."

"I heard that the grain seeds distributed by the imperial court years ago are called potatoes. One acre of land can produce hundreds of kilograms more grain!"

"My family's crops have bloomed since the beginning of spring. The harvest will be harvested in a few months. Then I won't have to worry about food..."

Several guards spoke in low voices, with proud smiles on their faces.

Although Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode could not understand what they were saying, he still felt a little envious when he saw the smiles on their faces.

The people of the Ming Dynasty can live so comfortably, and we are worthy of being a powerful country.

On the other hand, in the Kingdom of Sardinia, not to mention ordinary people, even his father looked gloomy every day.

Maybe this visit to the Ming Dynasty is really an opportunity for them in Sardinia, Alfonso Fred Amal Mod thought in his heart as he followed the staff of Honglu Temple into the city.

The staff of Honglu Temple placed Alfonso Fred Amal Mode in a high-standard inn in the city, and then left, preparing to report the news of the arrival of the envoy from the Kingdom of Sardinia.

After all foreign envoys arrived in the Ming Dynasty, they had to go through Honglu Temple to check their identity, and then report to the ministers of Honglu Temple, who then reported to the emperor.

Originally, it was enough for the emperor to know about these things, and there was no need to interfere too much.

But the day after Alfonso Frederic Amar Mode arrived at Yingtian City, he once again found the staff of Honglu Temple in the inn and said that he had important matters and requested to meet the Ming Emperor.

Many of the foreign envoys who came to Yingtian these days clamored to see Zhu Yuanzhang after arriving.

And these Honglu Temple personnel would also comfort them, saying that the emperor was busy with official duties and could not get away. If anything happened, he would wait until after the ceremony. Just kidding, there are so many foreign envoys, how can Zhu Yuanzhang have time to meet each of them?
  In response to Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode's request, the staff of Honglu Temple also comforted him as usual, but they did not expect this man to be like a stubborn donkey. After learning that he could not see the Ming Emperor, he actually started a hunger strike.

"If the Emperor of Ming Dynasty doesn't see me for a day, I won't eat for a day!"

Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode had the guts to start a hunger strike that very day, without eating a drop of water or a grain of rice.

This stumped the staff of Honglu Temple.

To say that he is just a prince from a foreign country is nothing.

Let alone a prince, even if their king comes, Ming Dynasty will still be weak!

But now is a critical period. If this guy is allowed to starve to death in this inn full of foreign envoys, it will still have a big impact on the Ming Dynasty.

After Alfonso Frederic Amar Mode really starved himself for two days, the helpless staff of Honglu Temple could only report the matter quickly...

the other side

Because the envoys from foreign countries have already arrived, the dates for the enthronement ceremony and the military parade are approaching.

Zhu Yuanzhang sent someone to call the busy Cao Wei to the palace again to confirm the specific matters of the enthronement ceremony and military parade.

In fact, the general plan had been finalized a long time ago. Zhu Yuanzhang called Cao Wei over just to let him have a rest.

Because the enthronement ceremony was in progress, Cao Wei had been working non-stop with the craftsmen of the manufacturing bureau for three months in order to develop the Loshizi light bulb.

Zhu Hanming went to the palace to meet Zhu Yuanzhang and Concubine Han several times, but Cao Wei didn't have time every time.

This made Concubine Han complain that Cao Wei did not accompany Zhu Hanming, and she felt sorry for her uncle, who had many things to do.

Today, Zhu Yuanzhang sent someone to call Cao Wei over. After going through the enthronement ceremony and military parade ceremony without any problems, he said:

"Cao Wei, don't work too hard. Even if you can't make the light bulb before the hero's enthronement ceremony, it's not a big deal. It'll be later."

"If you are exhausted, you will have to come here to complain..."

Zhu Xiongying nodded and said:
  "Taishi Cao has built trains, artillery, muskets, etc. for the Ming Dynasty. He has also contributed a lot to increasing the grain output of the Ming Dynasty. I hope that Taishi Cao will cherish his own body. A mere light bulb is far less important than Taishi Cao to the Ming Dynasty."

Cao Wei was stunned when he heard this, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Was he trying to force himself to rest emotionally?

Fortunately, the tungsten wire production process at the Manufacturing Bureau only has the last step, which should be completed in the next few days.

That's okay... I'll take a day off today. Cao Wei nodded slightly.

Speaking of the tungsten wire production process, it can be said that Cao Wei spent a lot of time in just over three months.

Because some of the chemicals needed to make ammonium paratungstate and tungsten wire were difficult to find, the progress was extremely unsatisfactory.

But on the way, Cao Wei thought of this sentence:

If you burn some things, you may make new discoveries.

So Cao Wei asked the Manufacturing Bureau to find whatever they could and put it in the stove to burn.

For more than half a month, everyone in the manufacturing bureau has been burning things. As long as it can be seen with the eyes, no matter what it is, even if it is a stone, it has to go into the furnace!
  As a result, we found some of the most important raw materials for making tungsten wire, so that the manufacturing process can continue.

Now think about it... During those two or three months, he and the craftsmen of the Manufacturing Bureau were busy day and night. It was normal for Zhu Yuanzhang to not see it.

"Hanming is with her mother and concubine at the moment. You can go over and talk to the two of them later." Zhu Yuanzhang instructed.

Cao Wei smiled and nodded in agreement.

At this moment,
  The highest official of Honglu Temple, the Minister of Honglu Temple, rushed over and reported the news that Alfonso Frederic Amar Mode went on a hunger strike to see Zhu Yuanzhang.

After hearing this, everyone present had strange expressions.

What is wrong with Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode, the prince of Sardinia?
  Starved yourself for two days, without eating or drinking, just to see Zhu Yuanzhang?
  Be so cruel to yourself!

Could it be that he was Zhu Yuanzhang's illegitimate son living abroad?
  Zhu Yuanzhang smacked his withered lips and said with a strange expression:

"It's not okay to let him starve to death, so just bring him here."

"promise!"

The minister of Honglu Temple bowed and exited the study.

About a quarter of an hour later, Alfonso Fred Amal Mode and several followers came to Zhu Yuanzhang and others after their belongings were searched.

"You just want to see us? What's the matter?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was straightforward and straight to the point, not wanting to waste too much time on the prince of this small country.

The translator from Honglu Temple who followed behind Alfonso Frederic Amar Mode told him what Zhu Yuanzhang said.

The latter suddenly knelt down with a thud, and he was still prostrate to the ground.

Having been hungry for two days, Alfonso Frederic Amar Mod was already in a state of despair, his face was pale, and he almost had no strength to stand.

At this moment, he suddenly fell down, shocking everyone present!
  Immediately, Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode, who was prostrated, started chattering a lot, but Zhu Yuanzhang and Cao Wei did not understand a word.

It was the accompanying Honglu Temple translator who translated his language.

"I have met His Majesty the Ming Emperor. I am Alfonso Frederic Amal Mode, Prince of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
  In addition to congratulating the new Ming Emperor on his enthronement this time, I also want to ask His Majesty the Great Ming Emperor to send troops to assist our Kingdom of Sardinia and save the people of the Kingdom of Sardinia from the war. "

"Of course, we will not let Dabai do it in vain. This time I brought our domestic treasures to donate to His Majesty the Ming Emperor."

said,

Alfonso Frederic Amal Mod waved to the entourage behind him, and the entourage opened several large boxes they had brought with him, revealing the gold and silver jewelry inside.

(End of this chapter)