At the end of the meeting, everyone began to leave the room. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info But Ferdinand II deliberately took a few steps behind and asked Marin in a low voice:

"Why do you want Japan? Didn't you say that Japan is a poor island country? Why bother? Are you deceiving me? ”

Manuel I, who was walking in front, had a sharper ear, and he also stopped and listened carefully to what Marin had to say......

"That's right, Your Majesty, the silk and porcelain of China, I am also red-eyed. Although Huaxia belongs to Portugal, I can set up a base on the islands by the sea and engage in a little smuggling...... Don't you think that the Japanese archipelago is the best smuggling base close to China? ”

"Really......" Ferdinand II agreed with Marin's statement. Because, it sounds very reasonable, anyway, Ferdinand II couldn't think of a reason to refute it.

"Officially despicable, Count Marin, how can you do this? That's still a Portuguese colony! Manuel I was a little angry. However, this thing is too arrogant, and he directly began to treat Huaxia as his own colony, which is really shameless......

"Your Majesty Manuel, Portugal eats meat, isn't it okay for others to drink soup? Huaxia is so big and has so many benefits, how much can I earn from smuggling? I guess I don't even have a fraction of yours, right? Besides, if you find the smuggling ship, I'm out of luck! Marin simply followed the words of the megalomaniac Manuel I, as if Portugal had already taken the Ming Dynasty......

Manuel I thought about it, really, how much money can be made compared to smuggling and colonization? At that time, after his Portugal took control of Huaxia, he would be able to prevent Marin's smuggling by being stricter. When the time comes, I won't even give the soup to Marin's kid......

It's just that Manuel I never thought about whether he could beat the Ming Empire......

After Manuel I was gone, Ferdinand II smiled and said:

"This fool really thinks that Portugal can defeat China. Just the weak army of Portugal, and the hundreds of thousands of troops of the Ming Empire, it is simply abusive......"

"That's why I asked His Majesty the Pope to give me the Japanese archipelago. That way, I can engage in smuggling. Regardless of whether Portugal can beat the Ming Empire or not, smuggling is no problem anyway. ”

"Sounds really good, it makes me want to go to Daming to smuggle......"

"No, Your Majesty, if I succeed in smuggling. When the time comes, you will definitely let your son Prince Juan be the agent of Huaxia specialties in Spain and Italy, so that he can make a fortune together! You know, Prince Juan and I are friends! Marin was afraid that Spain would really interfere in the smuggling of Daming's side, so he said so.

"Very well, Marlin, don't forget what you said today!" For Ferdinand II, who attached great importance to Prince Juan, Prince Juan was good, equal to his good.

"It must be ......" And just like that, Ferdinand II left triumphantly.

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With a relaxed mood, Marin whistled and returned to the mansion where he lived.

However, he had only rested for a while when an intelligence agent knocked on his door......

"What's going on? I'm resting! Don't bother me if there's nothing big going on! Marin said angrily.

"My lord, it's a big deal!" The man who came, Marlin, knew that it was a close entourage of Kohler, named Jerry. Originally, this guy was supposed to be in East Friesland, but suddenly he appeared here, and it was clear that something big was happening.

So, Marin was also nervous, thinking that something had happened to East Friesland:

"What's wrong? What happened? ”

"Cape Breton Island has been discovered!" Jerry said nervously.

"What?" Marin was taken aback. He always thought that North America was running by himself. Since someone else has found out, then, it may be leaked.

"Who's the discoverer?" Marin asked nervously.

"It was a man named John. Cabot's Italian captain, who was in the service of King Henry VII of England. Jerry said.

In fact, in the original history, John Cabot discovered the east coast of the North American continent as early as 1497. And Henry VII also declared North America to be owned by Britain based on his findings. And, originally, in history, John. Cabot died in 1499.

It's just that after Marin crossed in 1494, because he changed history, there was also an accident on the English side. John. Cabot's voyage in 1497 did not take place, mainly because of Marin. Because, he revealed that syphilis came from the wild continent, and the wild continent was not Asia, and there was no India.

So, the voyage in 1497 was canceled by Henry VII. But because of this, John. Cabot did not die in 1499, but lived well.

Henry VII later thought about it and felt that although there was no India, it was acceptable to occupy some territory as a colony in the wild continent. As for the real India, the British were a little worried about Portugal, which was stronger at sea, and did not dare to get involved.

In 1504, Henry VII finally agreed to the letter of the emperor. Cabot's Quest Requirements. However, as in the original history, only John was given. Cabot: A small sailing ship of about 100 tons and 18 sailors. That's it, John. Cabot took his three sons and 18 sailors and set sail west from Bristol Harbour in that small sailing ship in search of the northern half of the Savage Continent.

Then, John. Cabot's boat, as it had been historically, arrived on the island of Newfoundland.

In the southeast of Newfoundland, John. Cabot spotted the fishing boats sent out from Cape Breton Island. So, John. Cabot and his boat followed the fishing boats to Sydney, the capital of Cape Breton Island......

Garland, the governor of Cape Breton Island, was shocked to learn that a British ship had arrived on Cape Breton Island. As one of the oldest people who had been with Marin for the longest time, Garland knew Marlin's request for secrecy. So, John. Cabot and his party, Garland didn't plan to let go......

However, he is also an old man who has been following Marin for many years, and he is still very scheming. He first pretended to be very enthusiastic and received John warmly. Cabot and his sailors. However, John. Cabot was cautious and landed ashore with only two sons and nine sailors. Others, continue to remain on board, to prevent seizure.

It's just that Garland disguised it well and gave John a warm reception. Cabot and his entourage, every day is good for wine and food. In addition, with John. Cabot and his entourage visited many places on the island, and there seemed to be no idea of secrecy at all.

And just like that, a few days later, John. Cabot let his guard down. In John. After Cabot said he was leaving the place to continue exploring, Garand enthusiastically offered to throw a farewell party.

John, who has lost his vigilance. Cabot brought everyone ashore to the feast, and then - they were all arrested......

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Garand hurriedly sent a ship back to Europe, urgently reported the matter to Marin, and asked for instructions on what to do with the detained John. Cabot and his party.

However, by the time Garland's ship arrived in Emden, Marin had already gone south to Rome. Khloe felt that the matter was serious, so he sent his confidant Jerry to Rome to report the matter to Marin in person......