The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

Compared with the Dutch "coachmen on the sea", the Portuguese are a little bit behind the pace. In this respect, the "sun never sets" empire and the British Empire will be even slower.

However, due to the unique advantages of Lisbon and the Strait of gibraltarian, Portugal is also an old empire, "people in the circle.".

They are not as pioneering as other pioneers, but Li Yuanqing clearly knows that these dog days are no worse than the British and Dutch in terms of profit.

You know, the huge Brazil has always been the traditional territory of the Portuguese.

However, Li Yuanqing did not know at this time whether these dog scum had extended their tentacles to the vast and rich land.

"Ha ha. The Persian Gulf? That's a good idea. Mr. Thomas, I will think it over. "

Li Yuanqing picked up his glass with a smile and tasted it lightly, but his expression on his face could not be denied.

At this time, Portugal has occupied Macao for more than 70 years, and it has some deep-rooted flavor.

But the dog scum is pretty smart.

The land they occupy in Macao is very small.

Even, it may not be as big as a village with a prosperous spot nearby. In addition, they have always paid the "rent" respectfully to Daming. Therefore, neither the imperial court nor the local officials took this matter seriously.

The governor's office of Macao at that time, though already quite large, was not a fraction of the size of a large house in the surrounding villages and towns. This also made the officials in the surrounding areas relax their vigilance, and many people would come here to work and earn some extra money.

However, although its layout is not as luxurious as Daming's mansion, its internal facilities are still quite good, very luxurious and full of traditional western style.

From this, we can see how much silver these dog scraps have collected in this land!

At this time, the place where Juan Thomas entertained Li Yuanqing was the main hall of the governor's house. Although the table was not large, it was long enough.

On the two long tables at the head of the table, the women and children are laughing and playing, while the men are talking about business at the main table at the top.

Joseph has been with Li Yuanqing for five or six years.

Although he was not as free as he was in Europe, he was far more comfortable than before. He almost enjoyed himself as an orthodox "master". He knew Li Yuanqing's temper deeply. He did not dare to be half careless and neglect in carrying out Li Yuanqing's instructions.

A few small words between him and Juan Thomas led the topic to the right path, but it was half true and half false.

At this time, hearing Li Yuanqing's reply, Juan Thomas was stunned. For a moment, Juan Thomas reacted and said with a smile: "noble general, according to the combat effectiveness of you and your army, you can certainly teach those annoying Muslims a lesson! You know, we Portuguese, we must hate doing business with them. "

In this era, Muslim navigation was also flourishing, especially in the Indian Ocean region and the Mediterranean Sea. However, due to obstinate conservatism, the gap will soon be widened.

Li Yuanqing laughed: "Dear Mr. Thomas, thank you for your reminding. By the way, I have several questions. I've always wanted to ask you. Is it convenient for you? "

Of course, when you come to Macao, you are very busy! If you ask me, I'll tell you what I know and what I'll say. "

For the Portuguese at this time, including the Dutch and Japanese, who were familiar with the terrain and environment of East Asia, would not dare to provoke them easily to Daming.

In their eyes, Daming is still a huge giant!

Li Yuanqing is also an important border defense area in the northern part of the Ming Dynasty, and the most powerful real power general. Juan Thomas naturally dare not neglect it.

Not to mention the huge fleet that would cover the harbor.

In this world, we always respect the strong!

No matter the Dutch or the Portuguese, at this time, in East Asia, they were mainly "taking advantage of" things, rather than in Southeast Asia. They were totally plundering with bloody violence!

To some extent, in recent years, the Chinese pirates in Daming, Japan and the surrounding areas of Nanyang have contributed a lot!

Of course, the Zheng family in the future will play a "barrier" role!

What a pity!

Zheng Zhilong white will a hand Wang fried cards, hold to the hand until death, but also failed to play it out.

At this time, looking at Juan Thomas's deference, Li Yuanqing said with a smile: "Dear Mr. Thomas, what I want to know is, in the distant new world, what is the state now? Do you Portuguese, have you built docks in Rio, and those damn Spaniards have made a fortune in Havana and Veracruz

"Well?"

Juan Thomas was stunned. This time, he was really a little stunned. He really didn't expect that the arrogant and powerful general of the Ming Dynasty should touch the situation of the new world like this.But looking at Joseph, who was smiling all over his face, Juan Thomas suddenly realized that Joseph, the dog scum, helped him. It was no exaggeration for the Ming general surnamed Li to know this.

"Dear General Li, I can't believe that you know so much about the situation in the new world. I have been to the new continent for more than ten years. However, when I came back to Lisbon last year, I heard people talk about it. Now, more and more Portuguese nobles and businessmen are going to the new world to set up farms and grow sugar. The labor and land there are very cheap, there should be some profit to be made! However, as you said, the most profitable gold and spice business is still occupied by those pesky Spaniards! What a sad thing

Li Yuanqing nodded slowly.

Although he knows something about this period of history, he is not specific about the specific time.

However, during this period, Li Yuanqing and Joseph had a detailed understanding of the world situation. By this time, more than 50 years had passed since the six years of the Ming Dynasty's apocalypse!

At this time, although Spain still maintained the position of the world's top power, the collapse of the "invincible fleet" has been very difficult to support their roots.

"Ha ha. Spaniards are really annoying, but I don't think they will have such a good life for a long time

………

The banquet lasted about an hour and a half. After having dinner, Li Yuanqing had a brief talk with Juan Thomas, a group of Portuguese nobles, and went to the guest room they had prepared for a rest.

But Joseph stayed.

At this time, Juan Thomas, in the living room of another small building in the governor's house, lit a pure Cuban cigar with the exuberant candlelight on one side. He looked at Joseph with a smile and said, "tut tut! Poor child! I can't believe that you have lived under a yellow haired monkey for so long! Joseph, you are a disgrace to the British Empire

"Ha ha."

Facing Juan Thomas's abuse, Joseph was not angry at all.

He glanced at Juan Thomas with a faint smile. He also took a cigar from the exquisite box, lit it carefully by the candle, took a sip of it with great intoxication, looked at Juan Thomas and said with a smile: "my dear governor Thomas, my dearest cousin, you can laugh at me, but I also remind you that you'd better not laugh at me Master, otherwise, when you have to pay a heavy price, even life, I can not save you! "

"What?"

Juan Thomas could not help but get angry, and the veins on his forehead swelled: "Joseph, you little bastard who lost his ancestral property. You have been staying in the Ming Dynasty for several years. Can't you be fooled by those disgusting yellow haired monkeys? Your master's fleet? ha-ha! Ha ha ha... "

Juan Thomas couldn't help laughing. "In my opinion, it's just a bunch of fat sheep! They don't even have a gun! "

Joseph ignored Juan Thomas' ridicule and took a deep, intoxicated puff of his cigar: "cousin, you may think so, but I also warn you in advance that you'd better not try it easily."

Joseph stopped for a while and then said with a smile, "of course, I also know that you have absolutely no such capital. However, I can also remind you that in today's world, on land, no one can stop my master and his warriors! The future, at sea, is the same! "

"Bah, I'm so happy!"

Juan Thomas spat hard.

He almost pointed to Joseph's nose and laughed: "Joseph, thanks to your noble background, you are really a disgrace to the nobles of the British Empire! You are not only willing to be a slave of a yellow haired monkey, but also advocate for him like this? "

"Well, I know, bragging doesn't cost money! I also know that your master did win many wars in the northern defense area of the Ming state. But Joseph, you have to understand! The future is the era of the ocean! These cheap yellow haired monkeys, they will not have any chance! They are as stupid as pigs! Oh, by the way, in the northern defense area of the Ming state, are not two groups of pigs fighting? "

Juan Thomas said, laughing.

Seeing this, Joseph did not refute any more. He leaned comfortably on the sofa and enjoyed his cigar.

Looking at Joseph's appearance, Juan Thomas began to doubt it.

As his aunt's cousin, no one knows his cousin's temperament better than Juan Thomas.

This guy, although his heart is higher than the sky, but his eyes are lower than his hands. He has lost nothing in the business that could have made a lot of money.

But even then, this guy is still the highest.

But at this time, he was willing to be a slave of a yellow haired monkey far away from the "mainstream world", and even "unswervingly determined"Thinking about it, Juan Thomas's eyes narrowed slightly. He strode to Joseph's body and grabbed the lapel of his chest. He said viciously, "Joseph, tell me, where is your destination in this trip?"