Daming Military Empire

Chapter 373
After discussing the strategy to lure the enemy, Zhu Cijiong felt that the layout of the Mughal Empire was almost done so far. He was about to wave the two of them back and go back to the harem to rest for a while, but Shi Weila suddenly said reluctantly: "Your Majesty, this humble minister will not let you go!" I'm afraid I won't have the chance to serve you, I will let Kong Dede take care of the affairs of the Mughal Empire."

Why does this guy feel like confessing his last words? Zhu Cijiong asked with a serious face: "What's wrong?"

Shivela still said with a face full of reluctance: "I will return to my country in a few days. The Duke of Braganza needs someone to help. Everyone unanimously recommended me to go to assist. For the sake of the motherland, I have to reluctantly leave Daming up."

It's a good thing to do it for a long time, Zhu Cijiong asked with great interest: "When are you going to start trouble?"

Shivela heard the words and said without any concealment: "Spain is secretly reorganizing the Armada. It is estimated that they will not be far away from the war with the anti-Habsburg alliance. As long as there is a war, they will definitely mobilize their troops to the French border to defend against the anti-Habsburg alliance. The attack of the Habsburg alliance, at that time, they had few troops on the western front, which was suitable for our uprising."

Zhu Cijiong nodded and said: "Well, this is indeed a good opportunity. Before you prepare to start an incident, send someone to Valencia to inform Jin Yiwei Commander Xiao Jiuzheng of the news. At that time, I will go to Europe to mediate for you. At this time, try not to kill people, leave some leeway, so that I can speak for you."

Upon hearing this, Shivela said excitedly: "Is the emperor really going to Europe to mediate for us?"

Zhu Cijiong said angrily: "Of course it's true, did you think I was joking last time? No kidding, don't you know this?"

Shivela was so excited that he almost jumped up. He patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, the emperor, we didn't intend to kill people, but just wanted to expel all the officials they stationed. After all, we don't want to go to war with Spain."

Zhu Cijiong nodded and said: "Well, that's good. I plan to send the fifty super battleships ordered by Spain to Spain in June. If there are no accidents, they should be able to arrive in Spain in September. Hurry up and prepare."

Hearing this, Shivela's eyes shone with hope, and his whole body trembled slightly. There is hope for the restoration of the country, hope for the restoration of the country!In half a year at most, Portugal will be restored!

This guy fiddled for a while, and suddenly said a little embarrassedly: "Your Majesty, we want to order a batch of weapons from the Ming Empire."

Hearing this, Zhu Cijiong took a look at this product inexplicably, and bought weapons as soon as he bought them. There is no need to be embarrassed. When did Ming Dynasty refuse the allies' request to buy weapons? It's just that the quantity needs to be discussed sometimes. He estimated Portugal will not buy too many weapons, because their population is only so small, so he said generously: "As much as you need, I will give you half the price, and take it as a gift to celebrate your restoration of the country."

Shivira said thankfully: "Thank you, Your Majesty, we need [-] flintlock guns, [-] grenades, [-] cannons, and more..."

Zhu Cijiong is pretending to be generous. This weapon is not a big deal. Although he has lost more than 1000 million taels, it can make the alliance between the two countries stronger, and it is not a loss.

Seeing Shivela's hesitation, he couldn't help urging: "What else? Tell me, are you afraid that I won't sell it to you?"

Hearing this, Shivela plucked up his courage and said, "We also want to order a batch of super battleships from Ming Dynasty."

When Zhu Cijiong heard this, he almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, and it was a super battleship, Daming himself was not enough, okay!

He asked angrily: "Why do you want super battleships? Do you still want to compete with the European powers for colonies? This idea is a bit unrealistic. It is impossible for Ming to sell too many super battleships to you. Give up this idea, you guys It would be nice to hold on to the existing colonies."

Shivela quickly shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, we don't want to compete with the European powers for colonies. We just want to slowly transport the wealth of America back to China. Now the waterway from America to Europe is too unsafe, and there are so many pirates. Armed merchant ships with great powers and even the navy don’t follow the rules very much. If there is no super battleship escort, we will be useless even if we disguise the treasure ship as a merchant ship, and we will definitely be robbed!"

Zhu Cijiong asked in amazement after hearing the words: "Is there such a thing? It's fine to rob the colony, and they also rob the merchant ship? How can this business be done!"

Shivela said helplessly: "In the vast sea, whoever knows the rules and whose fists are big is the rules. The reason why they can force the Spanish peace talks is because they can unite and intercept the Spanish merchant ships and treasure ships. By then, the wealth of America will not be transported back to the mainland, and Spain is not finished!"

Zhu Cijiong heard the words, nodded and said: "Well, there is some truth to this, tell me, how many super battleships do you need?"

Shivela eagerly said: "If there are twenty super battleships, it can form a certain deterrence. As long as they don't use the navy, basically there will be no danger; if there are fifty super battleships, they will be afraid As long as they don’t take the initiative to provoke them, they should not rob Portugal’s merchant ships anymore.”

Fifty ships, another fifty ships, Zhu Cijiong's heart is bleeding, but he still hopes that Portugal can develop and help Ming to contain the European powers and even Spain. After thinking about it for a while, he gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, At the end of the year, Ming Dynasty will provide you with fifty super battleships."

Shivela said ecstatically after hearing the words: "Thank you, Your Majesty, you are so generous. How much does it cost to have [-] super battleships? We will get them together as soon as possible."

Zhu Cijiong thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "Forget it, you have just returned to the country, and there are many places to spend money. Even if you count half the price, fifty super battleships still need [-] million taels of silver. You have to spend so much money at once. , how can there be money to develop, don't use gold and silver to pay for the [-] million taels, use other things instead."

Shivira's eyes were wet when he heard that, His Majesty the Emperor of Ming Dynasty was so kind to them, he even considered their future development, he was touched and said: "Your Majesty, as long as we have what you need, you can do whatever you want." explain."

What is the most valuable thing at this time, of course, is the colony. Shivela is ready to give up a colony. He is really the master of this, because the Duke of Braganza has given him full authorization. The Duke of Gansa said that as long as he can buy super battleships from Ming Dynasty, he would not hesitate to sell even one or two colonies!

Shivela also understands why the Duke of Braganza is so eager, because if there is no super battleship, the channel between Portugal and all colonies may be cut off by the powers at any time. What's the difference, exchanging one or two colonies for the wealth of all the colonies, this business is not a loss at all!

Zhu Cijiong also wants a colony, but he doesn't want to take advantage of others. If he takes the opportunity to ask Portugal for a colony or two, they will give it to him. However, this alliance will cause cracks. This is the last thing he wants to see arrived.

So, after thinking twice, he gave up asking for the colony, but continued to say generously: "Then use copper mines instead. I heard that America is rich in copper mines. Now Daming is making copper wires and building mines." Copper coins, copper mines consume a lot. You provide Daming with [-] tons of copper mines every month, and the supply is enough for ten years. In addition, you lease a port city in Portugal to Daming. I just use this as an excuse. Go to the Continent to help you mediate."

Shivela was very grateful when he heard the words. Copper mines are really not worth much to them. They just need to hold the natives to dig them. As for the port, didn’t Portugal lease a Macau from Daming? point!
In the end, he said with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty, we in Portugal will never forget your help."

(End of this chapter)