Although they can hear it, in what they are saying now, it is definitely an exaggeration. However, there is a fact that they have to admit, that is, the Ming Emperor must have defeated Dongwu and changed Dongwu into a province of the Ming Dynasty. For such a big thing, it is impossible to be fake.

Before, they thought that the Ming Emperor would fight. But at this time, I really realized how good the Ming Emperor was at fighting!

As a result, they suddenly felt an extremely great pressure. If the Ming Emperor really wanted to expel and exterminate them, they probably had no room for resistance at all.

At this time, Portugal's overseas colonies were constantly challenged by new colonists, including the Netherlands and England, who went around to grab the Portuguese colonies. It is fair to say that the situation in the overseas colonies is not good.

In the Far East, this place is very important, and it is the most important point of business between the Portuguese and the vast empire and the Japanese kingdom in the Far East.

In the past, the Japanese had begun to close themselves to the rest of the country, and they only did business with the Dutch, and the Portuguese were left with only one trading partner, the Ming Dynasty. If this is lost, then Portugal's interests abroad, will suffer considerable losses. And this is also the reason why the Portuguese, no matter which plane, want to have a good relationship with the Ming Dynasty.

If there was still a trace of disbelief in their hearts before, thinking that if the Ming Emperor embarrassed them too much, they might take retaliatory action. However, at this point, this thought is not at all.

The occupation of Dongwu by the Ming Dynasty meant that the entire Far East was cut off. Even Goa could be attacked by the Ming army, which they simply could not afford.

Silently listening to these bright people talking happily, Johnson, Du Chen and the others all turned around and left in unison, they didn't want to listen anymore.

In the end, they discussed it and sent the Portuguese to Guangzhou to inquire about the news, and then checked the authenticity with a fluke mentality. As a result, the news inquired about was much the same, and the result was still the same: the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty personally drove to conquer Dongwu, and now Dongwu is a province of the Ming Dynasty, and the highest governor is Yan Yingyuan, the governor of Dongwu.

There is a name and a surname, and that is really not wrong. The atmosphere on the side of Ho Kung O, at least on the Portuguese side, is a little more dignified. I don't know why, every Portuguese has fewer words than before.

They were under pressure, silently waiting for the Ming Emperor's final verdict on them.

On this day, John Tong was watching the "scenery" at the intersection as usual, and Johnson was also there, but neither of them said anything.

For a long time, John Tang was actually sure of the Holy See's reply, and he would definitely not let go of the missionary cause of such a large place and such a population in the Far East. Although according to what the Ming Emperor said, the doctrine should be revised and subject to the jurisdiction of the Ming government, but the final answer is estimated to be agreed.

This is also related to what happened to the Holy See in Europe. In the past, the Holy See suppressed the secular kings of various countries, and no one could be a king without the blessing and consent of the Holy See. But now the situation is different, and the position of the Holy See has been severely suppressed by the secular royal power. Therefore, the requirements of the Ming Emperor are a little accustomed to the Holy See, even if it is a little too much than the requirements of the secular royal power in Europe, I believe it will not be too angry.

But now what John Tang doesn't want the most is that the Holy See agreed to the request of the Ming Emperor, but it turned out that the Holy See had been expelled by the Ming Emperor or something, so that the Holy See finally agreed to have new hopes, but the hope was dashed again.

Let's hope it doesn't happen at worst! John Tong silently drew a cross and prayed secretly in his heart. Suddenly, his expression changed, his eyes were wide open, and he looked into the distance, and after only a while, he heard him say to Johnson at a very fast speed: "Look, it seems that there are officers and soldiers coming?" ”

When Johnson heard this, his expression also changed, and he quickly turned his head to look at the end of the official road.

Sure enough, I saw the banner of the Ming army unfurling, a group of cavalry to open the way, and there were many foot soldiers behind.

Seeing this situation, their hearts suddenly became nervous, this time the officials and soldiers came over, and they must have brought the verdict of the Ming Emperor. So what is the result?

The sentinels of Hao Jing Ao also found out that the Ming army was coming, and hurriedly blew the siren, and for a while, the Portuguese in Hao Jing Ao suddenly became nervous and entered a state of combat readiness.

After they were in a hurry, the Ming official army had already gotten a lot closer, and it could be estimated that there were about a thousand people. And judging from the honor guard, it is definitely not the county order of Xiangshan County, or even the level of the prefect of Guangzhou, but a bigger official, or the governor of Guangdong who came in person.

Seeing this clearly, John Tang immediately shouted to the missionaries beside him: "Quick, let them all put away their guns, don't misunderstand, don't misunderstand!" ”

"yes, put it away, don't mess things up!" Johnson also anxiously urged the other people in the Macau Council, "Things shouldn't be too bad, but don't anger the adults who came over!" ”

If it's too bad, there should be more than a thousand officers and soldiers.

After Johnson gave the order, he was afraid that Du Chen, the governor of Macau, would cause trouble for him, so he went in person and found Du Chen and sternly reprimanded him not to show hostility.

After another period of hectic chaos, the Ming official army finally arrived.

The 100 or so cavalry troops in the lead entered Hao Jing Ao first, but as Johnson and others expected, they did not put on a fighting posture, but scattered on both sides to make a vigilant posture. After the infantry army marched in, it further controlled the side of the Haojingao intersection.

An official in a big red robe rode in on horseback, and John Tang knew that it was a court official just by looking at the costume. Johnson recognized that it was none other than the governor of Guangdong, whom he had dealt with twice before.

John Tang and Johnson naturally went to see the face of the governor of Guangdong for the first time, and found that his face was peaceful, and his heart suddenly relaxed, it should not be a bad thing, otherwise, there would definitely be no good face.

Sure enough, after the governor of Guangdong looked around and found that the wall of Haojingao had indeed been demolished cleanly, he nodded with satisfaction, and there was a smile on his face, then he retracted his gaze and said condescendingly to Johnson and others: "The emperor has a decree, you can listen to it later." ”

As soon as they heard this, the hearts of John Tong, Johnson and others suddenly rose again, and they all showed respectful expressions, bent down and bowed their heads, and listened attentively.

I heard that the governor of Guangdong turned over and dismounted, came to John Tong and Johnson, and said loudly to these Portuguese: "The emperor is very angry that you and the Francos dare to participate in the rebellion of the Ming Dynasty. However, based on the fact that your side of Haojingao has always been deferential to the Ming Dynasty, and even contributed during the suppression of the Jianlu, the emperor decided to give you a choice, whether to be a friend of the Ming Dynasty or an enemy of the Ming Dynasty? ”

As soon as he heard this, Tang Ruowang immediately recalled the words that Emperor Chongzhen had said before expelling them from Beijing: "I am very hospitable, and my friends come from afar, so I am very happy, and I am naturally good at drinking; However, if you come with bad intentions, you will naturally be entertained with your fists. After you go back, you can tell those countries that you have that I welcome them to come to Daming to do business and exchange ideas. ”

Thinking of these, John Tang couldn't help but feel happy in his heart, some of them chose, of course, they chose to be friends!

When Johnson heard this, he was also happy, and he actually gave himself a choice, which is really good.

So, as the actual head of Hao Jingao, he hurriedly asked respectfully: "My lord, of course we are willing to be friends with Daming!" I don't know what kind of explanation there is for this choice? ”

As far as the governor of Guangdong is concerned, of course, he also wants to settle this matter peacefully. Therefore, he also had a good attitude towards Franco, and said with a smile: "The emperor has decreed, if you want to be friends of the Ming Dynasty, then from now on, the overseas trade of the Ming Dynasty to your Western countries will be handed over to you." If other countries are jealous and do not get benefits from the Ming Dynasty, they will turn to snatch your ship, and the Ming Dynasty will also send sailors to escort you, at least in the Far East, and will ensure your safety. ”

As soon as I heard this, I didn't know how John Tang was, anyway, Johnson was stunned by the pie that fell from the sky. If this is the case, then Ho Kong will become one of the most important points of Portugal's overseas trade. And how much wealth this will bring to Portugal is also difficult for him to estimate.

Just hearing this, Johnson nodded again and again without hesitation: "This is really good, we must be friends of Daming, definitely the most obedient friends......"

Seeing him like this, listening to his reply, the governor of Guangdong was a little speechless in his heart, but he also understood, after all, if the emperor made a will, from now on, he would justifiably only do business with the Francois family, and with the wealth of the Ming Dynasty, the Portuguese would definitely make a lot of money.

Thinking in his heart, he spoke again, and said in a more serious tone: "The emperor also explained, friend, we welcome the Ming Dynasty, but if it damages the Ming Dynasty, it will also be punished." Therefore, Carlos and the two must be executed to set an example. How about your Franc Ji people in Annam, who are also making meritorious service to atone for their sins? ”

In the face of huge interests, I don't want Carlos and the two people to die, even if the Francos in other places die more, they won't care. Therefore, after hearing this, Johnson hurriedly nodded and said: "That's natural, they dare to be enemies of the Ming Dynasty for money, and they are the ones who bring about their own destruction." However, I don't know how to make meritorious atonement for the Franc machine people on the side of Annan, and please make it clear! ”

"The emperor is about to conquer the rebellion in Annam, and your Franc machine in Annam is the internal response of the imperial army." The governor of Guangdong immediately replied, "Of course, this is also for their good, otherwise, even they will be wiped out together." Even if you run out of Annam, you Franco-machine country must hand over these people, otherwise, the emperor said, those who offend me will be punished even if they are far away, even if they flee back to Franco-machine country, it is useless! ”

()