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Chapter 756 Dutch Envoy 3
Silva was optimistic about the commercial cooperation between the East India Company of the United Provinces and the Ming Dynasty. Because Emperor Jingyang's business ideas were somewhat similar to those of the Dutch, there was a high probability that the two sides would not have a conflict of principle.

As for whether Hispanics should deliberately hold back on this issue, the answer is just two words: Never! No one can be fooled, not Emperor Jingyang, because the emperor has repeatedly expressed in person that he hates being deceived the most and will never forgive.

After living in the Ming Dynasty for so many years, I can't say that I have completely adapted to it, but I haven't had any problems either. Now the only thing my wife and I miss about Spain is our daughter and relatives. Its rise and fall is no longer important. In the Ming Dynasty, we have gained enough respect, attention and preferential treatment, so we should also be loyal in return.

"It's like this...some very bad changes have taken place in Europe, and as a company employee, I think it's time to make some changes." As soon as he talked about business, Cohen immediately put away his smile, put on a stern face, and stared at the other person with his big gray-green eyes, as if he wanted to penetrate his heart.

"…What kind of bad changes are they?"

Although Silva has a noble title and was once appointed the Governor-General of the Philippines, he is not as imposing as Cohen. But he has one advantage, which is that he is thick-skinned. He can't compete with Cohen, but it doesn't affect his mentality at all.

“A terrible war… To put it simply, at the beginning of the year, Ferdinand II sent a special envoy to Prague, the capital of Bohemia, asking the king to dismiss Protestants from government positions and close two Protestant churches.

Just three months ago, the Bohemians who heard the news started a riot, rushed into the palace and threw two envoys out of the tower window. Upon hearing the news, Ferdinand II immediately dispatched troops to resolve the differences between Catholics and Protestants by force with the support of the Pope.

As the biggest supporter of Catholicism, King Philip III of Spain immediately issued a call in his capacity as King Philip II of Portugal to all Spanish and Portuguese ports not to receive Protestant ships.

A fleet of the Indian branch of the East India Company was bombarded while passing through Zanzibar Island and Colombo Port, and the ships and personnel suffered considerable losses. This is the situation, and further news will not come from Europe for more than a month. "

Cohen had originally not intended to tell the news that Spain had blocked all ports in Africa and India, preventing the United Provinces' ships from docking for supplies. But after meeting Silva, who was wearing Ming official uniform, and learning that he was Oyani's husband, he changed his mind.

With that woman's ability and status, it would not be difficult for her to know what was happening in Europe. At most, she would learn about it from the Portuguese merchant ships in a month or two. If she concealed the truth and deceived the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, even if she gained some advantage in the negotiations, she would lose it in a few months, or even more.

"Foolish pious man... If it weren't for his and Duke Lemar's misjudgment, the Philippine Islands would not have been lost, and Spain would have been destroyed in his hands sooner or later! Butler Cohen, in your opinion, will the religious conflict in Bohemia be quickly extinguished or continue to spread?"

War, war again! Silva hated war the most, especially religious wars, which were simply unreasonable. But as an official of the Ming Dynasty, what he should care about at this time was not who was right or wrong between Catholicism and Protestantism, but the scale and intensity of the war. Even if he didn't ask, the emperor would definitely ask after hearing about it.

"As far as I know, many nobles in northern Germany have already gathered their forces to go to Bohemia to fight against the Catholic army. And within the United Provinces Republic, the voice of support for Bohemia is also the highest.

This is also the main reason why I came here. If the war continues, in addition to the loss of life, there will be more business opportunities. If His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty can understand all this, he should also make the right judgment in favor of the empire. "Cohen did not dodge this sensitive topic, but gave his own judgment very clearly, claiming that he saw the benefits from it and wanted to share it with the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

"...I hate war, and I hate people who use war to make money even more! Please don't mind, this is just my personal opinion. Unfortunately, His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty does not seem to agree with my point of view, which will help the success of your trip."

Silva stretched out his fat hands and rubbed his fat face, not wanting to continue talking about this boring topic. He took a look at the watch on his wrist and frowned slightly. Emperor Jingyang was very punctual, but he was late today.

Meeting with ministers? Impossible. Today was neither a court meeting nor an imperial meeting. Even if there was an impromptu meeting, it would be held in the Yangxin Palace. However, he had been sitting in the side hall for more than half an hour, and there was still no sign of the emperor.

"Mr. Silva, I heard from your wife that there are many... men who are not men in the palace of the Ming Emperor. Is this true?" Seeing that Silva did not like his suggestion, Cohen tactfully changed the subject.

"What Oyani said is very inaccurate. It's not many, but all! There are thousands of people living in this huge palace, but there is only one man, and that is His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty."

When it comes to the topic of eunuchs, Silva has no objection. Although there have been eunuchs in European history, and until the Middle Ages there were still individual emperors who would buy castrated men to keep with them, but neither the quantity nor the quality could be compared with this great Eastern country, let alone legislation.

When he was first captured and brought to the capital of the Ming Dynasty, he and his wife had several long talks on this topic, but he could not fully understand Emperor Jingyang's thoughts, let alone the eunuchs' thoughts.

"Oh my god, they all are!"

This answer made Cohen shudder. The young man who had just led him into the palace had a handsome appearance. If he went to the United Provinces Republic, he would definitely be a handsome man. Only then did he learn that he and all the men he saw in the palace were castrated!
"Believe me, never discuss this topic in front of them, let alone ask about it, otherwise the consequences will be serious and may even affect life and death!" Silva was not sure whether he should discuss the issue of eunuchs, but since his wife said so, he decided to take it as it is.

"Doctor Xi, the Emperor is waiting for you two in the main hall. If there is nothing else, I will send someone to purify you!" At this time, a young eunuch walked slowly to the door of the side hall, smiled and bowed to Silva, but his eyes were always on Cohen.

"Thank you, Eunuch..." Silva quickly stood up and bowed, a bright smile blooming on his fat face.

"Well, you know the rules. I'll go call for help..." The young eunuch grinned, as if smiling, then turned and walked out.

(End of this chapter)