The next day, Marin took Ferdinand II and quietly went to see Julius II, and the three of them discussed how to trap Portugal. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

If you want to blatantly go to Portugal, you must have a righteous name. Otherwise, Portugal is not so easy to mess with. For this reason, Julius II and Ferdinand II set their sights on Marin, the "kobold military division", at the same time......

"Ahem......" After being looked a little uncomfortable by the two, Marin decided to come up with some dry goods:

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the King, it is very simple to overwhelm Portugal in the name of righteousness......

"Simple?" Ferdinand II was puzzled.

"Of course, Your Majesty, you signed the Treaty of Todesiras with Portugal, and the Treaty of Todesiras was presided over by the Holy See, right?"

"Yes."

"What, then, is the Holy See in mind?"

"What the Holy See is looking for?" Ferdinand II was a little puzzled, then glanced at Julius II on the side. The heart said, "Marin, how dare you say that you are talking about the plans of the Holy See next to the Pope......

"I would like to hear from you!" Ferdinand II was cunning and let Marin speak directly.

"What the Holy See wants, of course, is that the glory of Christ will be sprinkled all over the world!" Marin said.

On the side, Julius II nodded his head. Because, what Marin said is indeed lofty.

Ferdinand II rolled his eyes when he heard this, "Damn, I thought you were going to say that the Holy See was plotting gold and silver treasures...... Isn't it...... The cardinals of the Holy See are all greedy for money...... However, it's really hard to say that......

"So, what does this have to do with us and Portugal?" Ferdinand II asked, puzzled.

"Yes, of course!"

"I remember that in 1492 Your Majesty and Queen Isabella once captured Granada, the last pagan state on the Iberian Peninsula?"

"Of course!" Ferdinand II said triumphantly. It was one of the most glorious events in Spain, and it was also the proudest thing in the life of the Spanish royal couple.

This should be regarded as a great contribution to the great cause of Christianity, right? His Majesty the Pope? Marin looked at Julius II.

"That's for sure, the Expaticles expelled the pagans from Western Europe, and did a great contribution to the cause of religion!"

"That's right, Spain has made a huge contribution to Christianity. So, what about Portugal? ”

"What? They didn't preach in Africa? "Julius II was a little angry. Julius II was a devout Christian and enthusiastic about religious causes. He was angry when he heard about the Portuguese inaction in Africa.

"Of course not, the Portuguese have been operating on the west coast of Africa for decades, but most of them have only built a few forts along the coast for trade, and have not taken the mission to heart at all......" Marin was well aware of this, and did not frame the Portuguese.

"How unreasonable! If they don't preach, what are they doing with Africa? "Julius II was really furious.

"Your Holiness the Pope, we in Spain will always be committed to proclaiming the glory of God!" At this time, Ferdinand II immediately jumped out to show his loyalty. Because, such a statement will easily make the Pope biased in favor of Spain.

"Of course, it cannot be said that Portugal is completely devoid of missions. It is said that in Congo, West Africa, a Portuguese missionary turned their prince into a Christian. After two years, the old king died, the prince ascended the throne, and the Congo would almost become the first Catholic country in Africa. Marlin said slowly.

"And this?" Both Ferdinand II and Julius II were surprised.

"That's right, my teacher had been to West Africa two years ago and had heard about it there." Marin said firmly. Einstein was used as his biggest shield. Moreover, it is famous, since 1506, when the prince who converted to Christianity became king of Kongo, the Kingdom of Kongo became the first Catholic state in Africa. Later, the Portuguese repeatedly boasted about it, showing their missionary contributions. Of course, this was the only bright spot in their missionary career.

"Then the first Christian nation will emerge in Africa?" Julius II said happily.

"No, that's not the first Christian country in Africa. Ethiopia in East Africa, the country of the legendary Queen of Sheba, is already a Christian country. However, they profess Greek Orthodoxy (Orthodox). ”

"Hmph, just a bunch of heretics!" Julius II said indignantly. Obviously, he did not like to see the Orthodox Church.

Marin didn't care if the heretics were not hereticals, but continued:

"Of course, even if that prince succeeds to the throne, it will have to wait a few years, but these days, the Portuguese are not in a position to use this as a capital for negotiations. After all, this has not happened yet, and it is still Spain's capture of the Kingdom of Granada, which can be used as a bargaining chip. ”

Both Julius II and Ferdinand nodded, indeed, what had happened could be brought out and said. And what hasn't happened yet, it's just speculation, and it can't be taken out to say something, at most it can be taken out and braggart.

"Didn't Portugal have a mission?" Julius II asked.

"Yes, there are definitely, but there are also minority. Moreover, most of the missionary acts were spontaneous acts of the clergy. The Portuguese officials don't seem to have officially engaged in missionary work, they are all busy making money. It is said that the gold that the Portuguese bring back from Africa every year is half a ton, or 1,100 pounds, and can mint about 140,000 gold coins. ”

Ferdinand II's eyes lit up suddenly, this man could not hear the news of gold and silver the most......

And Julius II's attention was not on this, but he said angrily:

"Hmph, I only know how to make money, I don't know the glory of the Lord, the Portuguese really only have money left in their eyes. This time, let the Lord forgive me and favor Spain once, and teach the Portuguese a lesson! ”

In fact, Julius II had already colluded with his son-in-law Marin, but it was only for Ferdinand II.

Ferdinand II saw Julius II say this, and nodded violently:

"Uh-huh, His Holiness the Pope is wise! We, Spain, are willing to give up the wild continent in exchange for Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia in southeastern Africa! ”

"Actually, Spain can also keep the wild continent......" Julius II said suddenly.

Marin was stunned for a moment - there is no such thing as a script in this one......

In fact, this was indeed an improvised addition by Julius II. Because, Julius II had an ambition to unify Italy......

"And what should Spain do?" Ferdinand II asked with interest. It can keep the Savage Continent, although it can't be used for the time being. However, it is also good to occupy the pit first.

"Quite simply, as long as Spain surrenders the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily to the Holy See, then it can retain the vast wild continent......" Julius II tempted.

However, Sicily was the lifeblood of Ferdinand II, and the Kingdom of Naples was also highly valued by Ferdinand II. So, Ferdinand II shook his head firmly:

"Forget it, I still don't want the wild continent, Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples are fine......"

This is the difference between Ferdinand II and Isabella I, and if Isabella I had been here, she might have considered Julius II's proposal.

Because, Isabella I was a strong woman with a pioneering spirit. Ferdinand II, on the other hand, was a monarch with his eyes on the present. As a result, Isabella I preferred to expand the colonies, while Ferdinand II preferred continental supremacy.

However, Isabella I was already seriously ill and almost dying. Ferdinand II, on the other hand, attached great importance to Spanish interests in Italy. Therefore, this proposal of Julius II was also mentioned in vain. As for the American continent, it was actually discovered and concerned by the Kingdom of Castile of Isabella I, and it was also the Kingdom of Castilla that financed Columbus's voyage to the west that year, or Isabella I's private money. At that time, Ferdinand II and his kingdom of Aragon had no interest in the great voyages.

Therefore, Ferdinand II, who focused on the hegemony of the European continent, in a few words, under the deception of Marin, threw away the Americas and replaced them with Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique...... I have to say that this is also Marin's luck. In the case of Isabella I, Spain would not have been so happy to abandon the Americas......