Chapter 1809: The Big Guy Meets The Big Guy
Magellan had an extensive resume and was born into a declining knightly family in Porto, northern Portugal. When he was 10 years old, his father tried to send him to serve in the palace under the pretext of his connections. Later, he also served as the lady-in-waiting of the Queen of Portugal.
But it's a pity that in Europe, this kind of identity of the queen's side is useless. Because, in ancient Europe, it was more important to pay attention to blood. Because of his low background, Magellan did not rise to prominence. It can only be said that I got a little more opportunities than others.
Later, Magellan was incorporated into the Portuguese National Maritime Agency, and later accompanied Almeida, the first Portuguese viceroy of India, on an expedition to India. Later, he also took part in the Battle of Diu. However, in the capacity of a low-level junior officer. Later, when returning home, Magellan was promoted to captain because of a shipwreck, and Magellan handled things properly......
In other words, before that, Magellan didn't even mix up the position of captain, just an inconspicuous little person. It is precisely because of this that Magellan is unwilling and tries to find opportunities to get ahead. He asked Manuel I to lead a circumnavigation of the world, in fact, in order to gain fame. Of course, he himself has a certain level of sailing and an adventurous spirit.
Today, Magellan is 35 years old, and he has not achieved anything, not even a knighthood, and still holds the title of "son of the nobility", and has not yet been able to mix with the nobility.
Moreover, in this time and space, Magellan is even worse than in the original history. Originally, when Magellan returned from India at the age of 30, because the ship ran aground, the whole ship was stranded on a desert island.
Because of Marin's intervention, the history of this plane has changed a lot. The original Battle of Diu became the Battle of Carikat. Moreover, also from Almeida command, to the Spanish commander da Costa.
Therefore, Magellan's contribution to this plane is much smaller than in the original history. And when he returned home, he didn't encounter the accident that made him go further, and in the end, even the captain couldn't get involved. When he left the Portuguese Navy, he was only a second officer, which can be described as miserable......
Fortunately, as a child of nobles, he was sent to the palace as a boy since he was a child, Magellan had a wide range of knowledge, and he also read a lot of books and knew a lot of nautical knowledge when he served in the palace.
In order to get out of the way, Magellan suddenly thought - if Columbus and America can get out of the mix, why can't I learn from them and make a great voyage?
Don't think about exploring Indian routes or anything, but I can do a round-the-world voyage......
Both Magellan and his friends were proponents of the doctrine that "the earth is spherical" and hoped to verify this. Moreover, if he can be the first to test this theory, it will bring him great prestige. And then, fame, knighthood...... That's it......
He then sold the plan to Manuel I. It's a pity that Manuel I has already been given an Indian route, and he doesn't want to make a fuss and look for something else. Because, this route is enough for Portugal to eat.
Therefore, King Manuel I of Portugal had no interest in supporting Magellan's expedition......
Originally, Magellan was going to try his luck in Spain. However, he suddenly remembered that the two most famous navigators in Europe at present, Columbus and America, seemed to be in the North Sea Country. That Grand Duke of the North Sea Country, Marin, seems to attach great importance to the Great Voyage...... Maybe, you can fool it?
Moreover, Marin happens to have recently been promoted to the throne of the King of the United States, and he must be in a good mood. Perhaps, while he is in a good mood, he can fool himself to invest?
Then, Magellan changed his plans to go to Seville, Spain, and tried his luck in the North Sea country first......
He didn't know that his decision made him lose a marriage and the opportunity to win the first round-the-world honor......
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Marin naturally would not support Magellan to do anything around the world, because there was no need. You know, America has already set off from Panama, crossed the Pacific Ocean, and arrived on the island of Taiwan. That is, Magellan's expedition no longer makes sense.
However, Marin did not want to let Magellan go. Because, if Magellan leaves the North Sea Country, he will definitely go to Spain to seek sponsorship. If he had secured sponsorship in Spain and had completed his circumnavigation of the world......
If nothing else, the vastness of the American land will definitely be exposed to Europeans!
After all, Marin remembers that Magellan's route was along Brazil, Argentina, and all the way to the Strait of Magellan, before turning west to the Pacific Ocean.
At that time, not to mention the situation along the coast of Brazil, the climate and topography of Argentina will be exposed at once. The Spaniards would have been tempted to learn of the vastness of South America and the relative mildness of the climate in Argentina (compared to Brazil).
In particular, the Rio de la Plata estuary is definitely a very suitable area for development......
So, after thinking about it, Marin felt that Magellan must not be allowed to go to the Spaniards. Otherwise, the situation in the Americas will certainly be exposed.
For a moment, Marin was murderous and decided to kill Magellan altogether. However, it seems a pity that a historical celebrity like Magellan was killed like this......
So, Marin decided to test Magellan's attitude first. He decided to win over Magellan with generous treatment first. If the other party accepts the solicitation, forget it. After all, you also need a lot of nautical talent.
However, if the other party insists on doing something to circumnavigate the world, then don't blame yourself for being ruthless......
Originally, after Magellan sailed around the world on behalf of Spain, he caused panic among King Manuel I of Portugal. Even, Manuel I planned to send someone to assassinate Magellan to eliminate the trouble, but he didn't succeed.
Thinking of what Manuel I did in the original history, Marin suddenly lost the burden in his heart - you see, everyone in Portugal does this, and I'm not a special case, right......
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With mixed feelings, Marin, the master of the traverser, summoned Magellan, the original historical sailing boss......
Unlike the big guy Marlin imagined, Magellan was very humble when he saw Marin, and he looked flattering. This attitude made Marin very useful, and he was a little fluttering. Then, he remembered that he seemed to be the boss now, and Magellan was still a horse boy who didn't make a fool......
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When Magellan picked up the globe and pitched his theory of the "circle of the earth" to Marin, and asked to lead a team to explore the round-the-world route, Marin's brow furrowed......
Magellan "chuckled" in his heart, and said in his heart - it won't fail again, right?
He thought that Marin didn't like his plan, but he didn't know that Marin was thinking about how to stop his great idea in his heart at this time......
At this moment, Marin was organizing the wording, thinking about how to stop Magellan from sailing around the world. At the same time, they recruited each other......