As a governor, Albert had a plan, but he still had to report to Marin. Because of the smooth wind, the ship from New York to Emden only ran for a month.

When Marin received Albert's report, he was very appreciative of Albert's idea. Because, the reason why Marin asked Albert to explore Manhattan Island in New York was not for fixed-point development, but for expansion.

Long Island, New York, is the most suitable place for expansion after Manhattan Island. It is separated from the North American continent by rivers and is less likely to be attacked by warlike Indian tribes other than the Dravaare. Moreover, Upper New York Bay is indeed an excellent deep-water port......

So, this plan was naturally signed by Marin. At the same time, 500 head of cattle and more farm implements were arranged to be shipped to New York to complete the deal on the western part of Long Island. Of course, a lot of logging tools were also sent to complete the felling of trees in the western part of Long Island to make room. Albert's application to transfer more than 10,000 immigrants from Cape Breton Island was also approved by Marin.

After all, Cape Breton Island is only a springboard for attacking the North American continent in Marin's positioning, plus a coal base. When it comes to development, it's better in New York.

However, after signing the paperwork, Marin looked at the map of the Hudson Estuary in New York and was stunned......

For the hair? Because Marin looked at the small dot (small island) on the map at the bottom left of Manhattan Island at the mouth of the Hudson River, and suddenly remembered something......

It seems that that small island is the famous Liberty Island in the future. Of course, this is not the most important thing. And most importantly, this Liberty Island is where the Statue of Liberty, the symbol of the old United States, is placed......

Of course, with Marin's intervention in the North American colonies, history has certainly been changed. The Statue of Liberty may not be installed on this small island in the future.

"Why don't I ask Michelangelo to carve a statue of myself and place it in the place of the Statue of Liberty, so that it will replace the Statue of Liberty and become the symbol of the North American continent?" Marin touched a small handful of whiskers on his chin and thought......

It's all touching to think about it, after the merchant ships sailed into New York Harbor, I saw the statue of Marin there from afar, for example...... What about it? Well...... Hold up a torch too......

The torch held by the Statue of Liberty symbolizes cooking and freedom, so let's hold a torch too...... Symbol...... Symbol...... He brought the spark of civilization to the Americas...... It's just amazing......

Marin thought of this and laughed proudly. However, it seems difficult to carve a huge statue with a height of 46 meters. I don't know if a master carver like Michelangelo can handle it. Of course, you can also help him form a team...... In short, in this life, Marin decided to play a big game, on the island of the Statue of Liberty, get himself a huge statue dozens of meters high, holding a torch symbolizing the flame of civilization, shining on the land of America......

The original Statue of Liberty appears to be metal, but Marin doesn't plan to make his own statue out of metal. Because, in this era, metal is still very expensive. To carve a 225-ton bronze statue would be too costly.

Moreover, if there is any turmoil in the future, the 225-ton copper statue will definitely be coveted by outlaws. Maybe they'll be pulled down and sent to smelting. At the current exchange rate, 225 tons of copper, worth 15 tons of silver, are extremely coveted and attacked...... When the time comes, the bronze statue will be pulled down and smashed by the descendants who are greedy for money, and the statue will stand in vain......

Therefore, it is safer to get a stone statue. After all, the stone statue is something that no one covets. Moreover, this statue is so big, you can't pull it if you want to...... And if it is chiseled, the broken stone is worthless......

Also, stone is easier to carve than copper. What's more, there were also master carvers like Michelangelo in this era. It's a waste of talent not to ask Michelangelo to help you carve a statue......

Well, when the time comes, what should you put your own statue on? Marin cupped his chin and thought about it—

"The right hand must be holding the torch, which symbolizes that he has brought the flame of civilization to the Americas......"

"Left hand...... It's embarrassing to be empty...... Take a copy of the Bible and look a little higher...... Moreover, it also symbolizes the spread of Christianity in the Americas...... This is important in Europe......"

"Looks like there's a cross missing...... However, both his left and right hands were full...... Where do you put it...... Oh yes, you can hang the cross on your chest......"

Marin took out a piece of paper, wrote and drawn, and began to draw a design for his statue......

"In the future, this island will no longer teach Freedom Island, let's call it Marin Island...... It doesn't seem to be domineering enough...... Why don't you call it St. Marin? This can have ......"

"But being canonized as a saint seems to be after death...... Forget it, leave this matter to Robert (Marin's illegitimate son), anyway, Lao Tzu intends to train him to be the pope...... When Lao Tzu dies, this thing is almost the Pope, so it's not difficult to canonize Lao Tzu to him......"

Marin, who fell into YY, was immersed in it for several days and couldn't extricate himself. When he saw little Robert crawling all over the ground crawling to his side while eating, Marin hugged little Robert in open crotch pants with a fatherly expression, and said encouragingly:

"Son, work hard! Strive to become a pope in the future, so that after Lao Tzu dies, you can also canonize Lao Tzu as a saint to play......"

After speaking, Marin really took out a "Bible" and stuffed it into the hand of little Robert with a confused face, as if he hoped that little Robert, who was still wearing open crotch pants, would quickly eat this Christian classic and become a big name in the religious world as soon as possible......

Angela and Felise, who were eating at the same table, were stunned, and their faces were full of confusion...... Eventually, the two women laughed together and couldn't stand up straight...... And little Caesar and little Robert are all full of bewilderment - what's wrong with the adults?

"What are you laughing at? What's so funny? Laugh and hit PP again! Marin threatened in annoyance.

"Let Robert Jr. be the Pope, it's a good idea! Well...... I'll be the Pope's Great Aunt then......" Angela laughed.

"Poof-" Marlin squirted as well......

"The Pope's ...... Big...... Aunt ......"

It will be Felise's turn to be dissatisfied:

"Hmph, you two...... Robert will definitely become pope in the future. When the time comes, I will be the Pope's mother......"

Marin also laughed:

"You ...... Ha ha...... The Pope's ...... Aunt...... The Pope's Old Mother...... This is the worst time a pope has been hacked......"

Then, the three of them got into a mess......

When Marin said that he wanted to ask Michelangelo to help him carve a statue to stand on Liberty Island in New York Harbor (no, there is no name at this time, it can be called Marin Island in the future), the two women became interested:

"It's a good thing to get a good reputation, and I think my father must have liked ......it," Felise said excitedly. As the youngest daughter of Julius II, Felise knew very well that her father was a man who cared a lot about fame and would definitely want his name to go down in history. It would be a great pleasure to get him a statue and leave it in the Lateran Basilica at the headquarters of the Holy See......

"Hey, Felise, you've got a good idea! I could have hired Michelangelo to help my father-in-law carve a statue and place it at the Holy See headquarters, and pat his old man's ass......"

In fact, Marin still had a sentence that he didn't say in his heart - just for the young Michelangelo to practice his hands with his papal father-in-law. By the time I invited him, the child's carving level was almost mature...... No, the seemingly famous male fruit sculpture "David" was completed in 1501. Now, although Michelangelo is only in his early 30s, he is already a famous artist in the art world and does not need to practice......

However, whatever about him, no matter what famous person, Lao Tzu stoned him to death with gold coins...... Before the work of his "Genesis" began, let him help carve a statue of Julius II......

Later, let the gang carve a giant statue on Liberty Island to replace the future Statue of Liberty as a New York landmark. Even, it has become a landmark for the whole of America...... 8)